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CITY COUNCIL, AND THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AZUSA AUDITORIUM WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2008
213 EAST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD 6:30 P.M.
AZUSA CITY COUNCIL
JOSEPH R. ROCHA
MAYOR
KEITH HANKS ANGEL CARRILLO
COUNCILMEMBER MAYOR PRO-TEM
URIEL E. MAC IAS ROBERT GONZALES
COUNCILMEMBER COUNCILMEMBER
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Copies ofstaffreports or other written documentation relating to each item
of business referred to on the Agenda are on file in the Office of the City Cleric and are available for
public inspection at the City Library.
persons who wish to speak during the public Participation portion of the Agenda, shall rill out a card
requesting to speak and shall submit it to the City Clerk prior to the start of the City Council meeting
When called, each person may address any item on or off the agenda during the public participation.
CLOSED SESSION
1 . CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6)
Agency Negotiators: Administrative Services Director-Chief Financial Officer Kreimeier
Organizations/Employee: IBEW, SEIU, AMMA, ACEA
2. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8)
Address: 428 - 432 N. San Gabriel, Azusa, CA 91702 (La Tolteca)
Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Interim Assistant City Manager Makshanoff
Negotiating Parties: LTA LLC .
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
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3. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8)
Address: 152 E. Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA 91702
Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Interim Assistant City Manager Makshanoff
Negotiating Parties: Bank of America &LOWE Enterprises Real Estate Group
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
4. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8)
Address: 100 E. Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA 91702
Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Interim Assistant City Manager Makshanoff
Negotiating Parties: LOWE Enterprises Real Estate Group.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
5. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956 81
Address: 614 - 640 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702
Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Interim Assistant City Manager Makshanoff
Negotiating Parties: LOWE Enterprises Real Estate Group
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
RANCH MARKET TENANTS
6. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec 54956.8)
Address: 802 N. San Gabriel Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702
Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Interim Assistant City Manager Makshanoff
Negotiating Parties: Broderick's Auto Body - Business Owner Evelyn &George Broderick
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
7. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec 54956.8)
Address: 120 West 9th Street, Azusa, CA 91702
Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Interim Assistant City Manager Makshanoff
Negotiating Parties: Alondra's Bakery - Business Owner Raul Corona
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
8. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec 54956.8)
Address: 150/190 West 9th Street, Azusa, CA 91702
Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Interim Assistant City Manager Makshanoff
Negotiating Parties: King Ranch Market - E &T Foods, Inc. Business Owner Aner Iglesias
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
9. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec 54956.8)
Address: 809 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702
Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Interim Assistant City Manager Makshanoff .
Negotiating Parties: Community Garage - Business Owner Conrad Diaz Jr.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
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10. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT APPOINTMENT (Gov. Code Sec. 54957)
Title: Director of Economic and Community Development
1 1 . CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9
(a))_ Case No. CIT 071304349, Kelly Sakata Moon v. City of Azusa.
Any person wishing to comment on any of the Closed Session items listed above may do so now.
7:30 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
• Call to Order
• Pledge to the Flag
• Invocation - Pastor Wood Calvary of Praise Chapel Azusa
A. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
(Person/Group shall be allowed to speak without interruption up to five (5) minutes maximum
time, subject to compliance with applicable meeting rules. Questions to the speaker or
responses to the speaker's questions or comments shall be handled after the speaker has
completed his/her comments. Public Participation will be limited to sixty (60) minutes time.)
B. REPORTS UPDATES, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Introduction of New Employees: Conal McNamara and Grace Acosta.
2. Mayor Rocha - Mr. Lewis and his Academy of the Arts Students to perform a short "clip" of
their Spring production of "Peter Pan and The Revenge of Hook."
3. Mayor Rocha request for certificates of appreciation to the five food banks in Azusa to be
presented at the May 28" Mayor Prayer Breakfast.
4. Request by Staff fora proclamation to proclaim the week of May 18' - 24"' as American Public
Works Week, in the City of Azusa.
5. Mayor Rocha-Ms. Anita Dominguez of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life to provide
information on the activity.
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C. SCHEDULED ITEMS
1. PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST BY COVINA IRRIGATING COMPANY (CIC) THAT CITY OF
AZUSA ADOPT A RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO CIC'S USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Open public hearing to consider request by Covina Irrigating
Company (CIC) that the City of Azusa adopt a resolution consenting to CIC's use of eminent
domain to acquire a permanent and temporary easement through a private road and parking
area located on the Crystal Canyon Condominium property located within the City of Azusa for
purposes of constructing and maintaining a water transmission line; Close public hearing and
waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 08-C38, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CONSENTING TO THE USE OF
EMINENT DOMAIN, PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, SECTION
1245.310 ET SEQ., BY THE COVINA IRRIGATING COMPANY TO ACQUIRE A PERMANENT 10-
FOOT WIDE EASEMENT AND RIGHT OF WAY FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS.
2. RE-STRIPING OF CITRUS AVENUE FROM ARROW HIGHWAY TO GLADSTONE S ONE STREET TO
ACCOMMODATE THE ADDITION OF TWO-WAY LEFT TURN LANE ADDITION ON CITRUS
AVENUE AT LAXFORD. RECOMMEND ACTION: Approve Option 2 which will take away street
parking on the east side of Citrus Avenue but still provide parking along the West side of Citrus
Avenue.
3. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF THE AZUSA DEVELOPMENT CODE
CONCERNING VEHICLE PARKING AND STORAGE REGULATIONS,COMMERCIAL OVERSIZED
AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKING AND STORAGE REGULATIONS ON PRIVATE
PROPERTY AND TEMPORARY SIGN AND TENT REGULATIONS. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Waive further reading, read by title only and introduce the ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
PORTIONS OF THE AZUSA DEVELOPMENT CODE CONCERNING VEHICLE PARKING AND
STORAGE REGULATIONS, COMMERCIAL, OVERSIZED AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKING
AND STORAGE REGULATIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY AND TEMPORARY SIGN AND TENT
REGULATIONS
4. AN URGENCY AND REGULAR ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING NOISE SOURCE
STANDARDS. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
a. Waive further reading, read by title only and adopt the attached urgency ordinance entitled
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING NOISE SOURCE STANDARDS.
b. Waive further reading, read by title only and introduce the attached ordinance entitled AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE
AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING NOISE SOURCE STANDARDS.
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D. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar adopting the printed recommended actions will be enacted with one
vote. if Councilmembers or Staff wish to address any item on the Consent Calendar
individually, it will be considered under SPECIAL CALL ITEMS.
1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 5 2008 AND SPECIAL
MEETING OF MARCH 31, 2008. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Minutes as written.
2. HUMAN RESOURCES ACTION ITEMS. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Personnel Action
Requests in accordance with Section 3.3 of the City of Azusa Civil Service Rules and applicable
Memorandum of Understanding(s).
3. LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR ASSEMBLY BILL 642 - DESIGN BUILD; CITIES; COUNTIES AND
SPECIAL DISTRICTS. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Talce a stance of support for the proposed
Assembly Bill 642 and authorize the Mayor, on behalf of the City to send a letter of support for
proposed Assembly Bill 642.
4. RECONSIDERATION OF AZUSA AVENUE DOWNTOWN STORM DRAIN PROJECT.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Reconsider the Azusa Avenue Storm Drain Project and direct Staff.
CONVENE AS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
E. AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar adopting the printed recommended actions will be enacted with one
vote. /f Boardmembers or Staff wish to address any item on the Consent Calendar
individually, it will be considered under 5PECL4L CALL ITEMS.
1 . APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF MAY S, 2008. RECOMMENDED
ACTION: Approve Minutes as written.
F. ADIOURNMENT
1 . Adjourn.
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
May 27, 2008, (Tuesday) Utility Board Meeting - 6:30 p.m. (Magnolia Elementary School, 945 E.
Nearfield, Azusa)
June 2, 2008, City Council Meeting - 6:30 p.m. (Auditorium)
June 16, 2008, City Council Meeting- 6:30 p.m. (Auditorium)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to
participate in a city meeting,please contact the City Clerk at 6I6-811-5119. Notification three
(3) working days prior to the meeting when special services are needed will assist staffin assuring
that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide access to the meeting
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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CITY ATTORNEY
VIA: F.M. DELACH, CITY MANAGER jtitt9
DATE: May 14, 2008
SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING PORTIONS OF THE AZUSA DEVELOPMENT CODE CONCERNING
VEHICLE PARKING AND STORAGE REGULATIONS, COMMERCIAL, OVERSIZED
AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKING AND STORAGE REGULATIONS ON
PRIVATE PROPERTY AND TEMPORARY SIGN AND TENT REGULATIONS
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council waive further reading, read by title only and introduce
the attached ordinance entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PORTIONS OF THE AZUSA DEVELOPMENT CODE
CONCERNING VEHICLE PARKING AND STORAGE REGULATIONS, COMMERCIAL, OVERSIZED
AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKING AND STORAGE REGULATIONS ON PRIVATE
PROPERTY AND TEMPORARY SIGN AND TENT REGULATIONS
BACKGROUND
The City Council created a committee known as the Azusa Citizens Committee for Code
Compliance ("ACCFCC"). The ACCFCC was charged with reviewing the City's current
development regulations and making recommendations to improve the Development Code.
The ACCFCC made several Development Code amendment recommendations relating to
recreational vehicle ("RV") parking and storage requirements, temporary signs and tent
regulations. City Staff has taken the ACCFCC's recommendations and created the attached
Development Code omnibus Ordinance. The Planning Commission reviewed and
recommended the attached Ordinance at a public hearing held on April 30, 2008.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Azusa is currently in the process of amending many aspects of the Development
Code in an effort to improve the general community and residents' quality of life. As part of
this process, the City charged the ACCFCC with reviewing the existing development
regulations and recommending proposed changes to improve the
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Development Code. The ACCFCC through consultations with the community and various City
Departments created a list of proposed amendments to the Development Code. The
attached Ordinance incorporates the ACCFCC's recommendations and amends a number of
sections throughout the Development Code.
The Ordinance amends Development Code Section 88.30.060(D)(3) by requiring all vehicles
to be parked in paved areas. The Ordinance also, amends Development Code Sections
88.36.030(e) and 88.36.130 by creating more extensive RV parking and storage
requirements. A single RV will be allowed to be parked on private property subject to certain
limitations designed to ensure that the RV does not become a nuisance to neighbors and the
community.
During the Planning Commission's review of the RV parking provisions an issue arose
regarding the setback requirements. As proposed by the ACCFCC RV's are required to be
parked behind a sidewalk, or where there is no sidewalk, at least 8 feet from the edge of the
curb or paved street. The Planning Commission amended the setback requirement in
Ordinance Section 88.36.130(C)(2)(a) so that RV's would be parked 8 feet from the edge of
the property line. The Planning Commission believed this amendment would limit those
situations where RV's may block a driver's line of sight, thereby, increasing overall safety.
Development Code Chapter 88.38's regulations regarding temporary and human signs are
also amended by this Ordinance. The changes require certain temporary signs that were
previously allowed without a sign permit to be authorized only with the approval of a sign
permit by the Economic and Community Development Department. This change will give the
City greater control over the placement of signs within the community.
Additionally, changes to human sign regulations will result from this Ordinance. In recent
years cities throughout the State have been confronted by problems associated with human
signs. The attached Ordinance regulates human signs and requires them to be maintained in
a manner that does not place the public at risk. The attached Ordinance also amends
Development Code Section 88.42.020(E) by requiring tents and portable shelters to be kept
out of the public view.
City Staff and the ACCFCC believe that the changes contained within the attached Ordinance
will improve the Development Code.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
Attachments: (1) Development Code Ordinance
(2) Redline draft of amended code sections
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ORDINANCE NO.2008-
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PORTIONS OF THE AZUSA
DEVELOPMENT CODE CONCERNING VEHICLE PARKING AND
STORAGE REGULATIONS, COMMERCIAL, OVERSIZED AND
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKING AND STORAGE
REGULATIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY AM) TEMPORARY SIGN
AND TENT REGULATIONS
TNF. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 8830.060(D) (3) of Article 3 of the Azusa Development Code is
hereby amended,in its entirety,to read as follows:
"Vehicle parking and storage.No required parking space shall be
located within a required setback, except as provided by Section
88.36.090.A (Location of Parking) and 88.36.130 (Commercial,
Oversized and Recreational Vehicles on Private Property). The
following requirements shall also apply:
a. All vehicles parked within the front yard setback of a
residential lot shall be parked only on a driveway leading to a
garage or carport, and shall be parked on a paved surface. The
maximum allowable area that can be paved in the front yard
setback or street side yard setback area is thirty-five percent (35%)
of the total width of the setback area.
b. Parking of any vehicles on unpaved surfaces, concrete tiles
or blocks, or grasscrete blocks, concrete tiles or similar surfaces is
prohibited. Driveways must be fully paved.
c. The parking or storage of inoperable vehicles in the front
yard of a residential lot is prohibited. Inoperable vehicles may be
parked or stored in the side or rear yards of a residential lot on a
paved area or in a garage, provided the vehicle is screened with
approved and appropriate fencing from public view.
d. The parking of any vehicle on any vacant unpaved lot is
prohibited.
e. Vehicles parked on driveways in the front yard setback or
street side yard setback shall not encroach into a parkway
containing a sidewalk or in cases where there is no sidewalk, at
least eight feet(8' 0") from the edge of the curb and in the absence
of a curb at least eight feet(8' 0")from the edge of the paved road.
f. Vehicle repairs shall not be performed in front yard
setbacks except in case of an emergency. No long term repairs or
car dismantling shall be allowed in front yard setbacks. An
emergency is considered as the car being unable to start such as a
battery jump or changing a flat tire. Long term repairs are
considered those taking more than a twelve (12) hour consecutive
period."
SECTION 2. Section 88.36.030(E) of Article 3 of the Azusa Development Code is
hereby deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 3. Section 88.36.130 of Article 3 of the Azusa Development Code is hereby
amended,in its entirety,to read as follows:
"88.36130 —Commercial, Oversized and Recreational Vehicles
on Private Property
A. Definitions.
The following words,terms and phrases,when used in this chapter,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except
where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Commercial vehicle means a motor vehicle of a type required to be
registered under the California Vehicle Code,or maintained for the
transportation of persons for hire, compensation, or profit or
designed, used, or maintained primarily for the transportation of
property.
Curb means an edging (as of concrete)built along a street to form
part of the gutter and edge of the street,
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) means the weight specified
by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a single vehicle.
Gross combination weight rating (GCWR) means the weight
specified by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a
combination or articulated vehicle. In the absence of a weight
specified by the manufacturer, GCWR shall be determined by
adding the GVWR of the power unit and the total unladen weight
of the towed units and any load thereon-
Oversized vehicle shall be defined as any vehicle whether
motorized or non-motorized,that exceeds twenty three feet(23')in
length,or eighty inches(80") in width or ninety-six inches(96") in
height regardless of its weight. Any extension caused by any
mirror, load height or any accessory attached to such vehicle shall
be considered part of the measured distance.
Notwithstanding the length, width, and height requirements for an
oversized vehicle, the following vehicles shall also be considered
oversized vehicles subject to the prohibitions contained in this
section:
l Buses as defined in the California Vehicle Code;
2. Trailer coaches as defined in the California Vehicle Code;
and
Park means the standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not,
otherwise than temporarily for the purpose of, and while actually
engaged in, loading or unloading merchandise or passengers.
Recreational vehicle shall be defined as a motor home, slide-in
camper, travel trailer, truck camper, or camping trailer, with or
without motor power, designed for human habitation for
recreational purposes or emergency occupancy. Recreational
vehicle shall also include:
1. Camping trailer,. A vehicular portable unit mounted on
wheels and constructed with collapsible partial sidewalls which
fold for towing by another vehicle and unfold at the campsite and
designed for human habitation for recreational or emergency
occupancy;
? Motor home. A vehicular unit built on or permanently
attached to a self-propelled motor vehicle chassis, chassis cab or
van, which becomes an integral part of the completed vehicle,
designed for human habitation for recreational or emergency
occupancy;
3. Slide-in camper. A portable unit, consisting of a roof, floor
and sides,designed to be loaded onto and unloaded from the bed of
a pickup truck, and designed for human habitation for recreational
or emergency occupancy and shall include a truck camper.
4. Travel trailer. A portable unit,mounted on wheels, of such
a size and weight as not to require special highway movement
permits when drawn by a motor vehicle and for human habitation
for recreational or emergency occupancy or travel trailers carrying
off-highway vehicles.
5. Off-Highway vehicles. Vehicles that are subject to the
provisions of California Vehicle Code, Section 38010(a), that
include, but are not limited to (a) any motorcycle or motor-driven
cycle, except for any motorcycle which is eligible for a special
transportation identification device issued pursuant to Vehicle
Code, Section 38088; (b) any snowmobile or other vehicle
designed to travel over snow or ice, as defined in Vehicle Code,
Section 557; and (c) any motor vehicle commonly referred to as a
sand buggy,dune buggy,or all terrain vehicle.
Right-of-way means a corridor or strip of land, either public or
private, on which a right of passage has been recorded and over
which are built roadways,curbs and parkways
Semitrailer means a vehicle designed for carrying persons or
property, used in conjunction with a motor vehicle, and so
constructed that some part of its weight and that of its load rests
upon, or is carried by,another vehicle-
Trailer means a vehicle designed for carrying persons or property
on its own structure and for being drawn by a vehicle. "Trailer"
includes a semitrailer when used in conjunction with an auxiliary
dolly, if the auxiliary dolly is of a type constructed to replace the
function of the drawbar and the front axle or axles of a trailer.
Truck tractor means a motor vehicle designed and used primarily
for drawing other vehicles and not so constructed as to carry a load,
other than a part of the weight of the vehicle and the load so drawn.
As used in this section, "load" does not include items carried on
the truck tractor in conjunction with the operation of the vehicle if
the load carrying space for these items does not exceed thirty-four
(34)square feet.
Unladen weight means the weight of a vehicle equipped and ready
for operation on the road including the body,fenders, oil in motor,
radiator full of water, with five gallons of gasoline or equivalent
weight of other motor fuel; also equipment required by law, and
unless exempted under California Vehicle Code Section 661, any
special cabinets, boxes or body parts permanently attached to the
vehicle, and any machinery, equipment or attachment which is
attendant to the efficient operation of the body or vehicle.
Vehicle means a device by which any person or property may be
propelled, moved, or drawn upon a highway, excepting a device
moved exclusively by human power or used exclusively upon
stationary rails or tracks.
B. Application. These regulations shall apply only in
Neighborhood districts and sub-districts as defined in this Article.
C. Regulations. The following regulations shall apply to the
parking and/or storage of commercial, oversized and recreational
vehicles:
1. No commercial vehicle, trailer, truck tractor or oversized
vehicle may be parked on private property,except:
a. While loading or unloading goods or materials
when delivered to the property;and/or
b. When the vehicle is parked in connection with
providing services to or on the property.
2. Recreational vehicles may be parked and/or stored on
private property,subject to the following:
a. A maximum of one recreational vehicle may be
parked and/or stored in a front yard setback or a residential
driveway,provided that all of the following are met: (1) The entire
recreational vehicle fits over a paved surface; (2) The recreational
vehicle is parked and/or stored behind a public sidewalk, where
applicable; (3) The recreational vehicle is parked and/or stored
behind the property line and does not encroach into a public
parkway containing a sidewalk;and(4)Where there is no sidewalk
the recreational vehicle is parked at least eight feet (8') from the
face of the curb, or eight feet (8') from the beginning of the paved
street.
b. Notwithstanding limitations on paved surfaces in
front yard setbacks, a paved surface used for the lawful parking
and/or storage of a recreational vehicle shall combined with
existing lawful driveways shall generally not exceed forty percent
(40%) of the total width of the front yard setback. Installation of
more than one driveway or combined driveways may be permitted
subject to the submittal and approval of a temporary use permit and
shall be in accordance with Section 88.36.100. Driveway locations
and ultimate widths shall be established as part of the temporary
use permit.
c. Recreational vehicles may be parked and/or stored
on side yards, as long as the entire recreational vehicle is parked
and/or stored on a paved surface and there is a clearance of not less
than three feet (3') from the residential structure over the entire
length of the recreational vehicle
d. Recreational vehicles may be parked and/or stored
on rear yards, as long as the entire recreational vehicle is parked
and/or stored on a paved surface and there is a clearance of not less
than three feet(3')from all parts of the residential structure_
e. Recreational Vehicles parked or stored in front yard
driveways must be parked perpendicular to the front yard property
line and where possible facing forward for safer egress into the
public right-of-way.
f. Recreational vehicles parked and/or stored in a front
yard driveway must be registered and operational. Recreational
vehicles shall be maintained clean and in repair and shall not leak
any fluids (oil, coolant, etc.). No person shall dump or dispose of
any recreational vehicle waste except in certified waste disposal
canisters.
g. Recreational vehicles that are stored on property
may be protected with an appropriate cover. An appropriate cover
shall be a snap-up cover or snug zip-up cover made of canvas,
polyester, vinyl or other weather resistant material, customized to
fit over the recreational vehicle- No recreational vehicle shall be
parked or stored anywhere on the property under a temporary
accessory structure(i e,canopy,tent,tarp,or similar structure).
h. Recreational vehicles may be temporarily connected
to an electrical outlet only while parked within the private property
for a period not to exceed seventy-two (72) hours and for the sole
purpose of loading and unloading the recreational vehicle and
getting it ready for a trip.
SECTION 4. Section 88.38.035(B) of Article 3 of the Azusa Development Code is
hereby amended,in part,to read as follows:
"B. Temporary signs. The following temporary signs are
allowed, subject to the approval of a temporary sign permit from
the Economic and Community Development Department, Planning
Division,of the City of Azusa."
SECTION 5. Section 88.38.035(B) of Article 3 of the Azusa Development Code is
hereby amended by adding subsection 3 to read as follows:
"3. On-site human directional and advertising signs. On-site
human directional and advertising signs shall be permitted on the
same property as the sign directs or advertises. Such signs shall
not be carried in a mariner that creates a safety hazard to patrons of
the property upon which such sign is carried."
SECTION 6. Section 88.38.035(D) of Article 3 of the Azusa Development Code is
hereby amended by adding subsection 7 to read as follows:
"7. On-site human directional signs." Provided that such
signs shall not be carried in a manner that creates a safety hazard to
patrons of the property upon which such sign is carried.
SECTION 7. Section 88.38.040 of Article 3 of the Azusa Development Code is hereby
amended by adding subsection (G)(1)to read as follows:
"1. Off-site human directional and advertising signs."
SECTION 8. The preamble of Section 88 38.070(F) of Article 3 of the Azusa
Development Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"F. Temporary signs. The following temporary signs are
allowed subject to the approval of a temporary sign permit from the
Planning Division. All temporary signs shall be maintained in good
repair and properly secured so as not to create a public safety
hazard."
SECTION 9. Section 88.38.070(F) of Article 3 of the Azusa Development Code is
hereby amended by adding subsection 7 to read as follows:
"7 Additional temporary sign standards and guidelines.
A. Temporary signs shall not be placed over public property or
public rights-of-way.
B. Temporary signs shall not interfere with the operation of
doors or windows.
C. Temporary signs shall not be posted on public facilities
(i.e.,utility poles, light standards,sign posts,trees,etc.)
D. Suspended temporary signs shall be at least eight feet (8'
0") above walking surfaces and sixteen feet (16') minimum above
driving surfaces.
E. Temporary wall or suspended signs shall not exceed ten
percent (10%) the total square footage of the surface of the front
building facade and may be mounted on any building wall surface.
F. Temporary window signs shall not exceed the maximum
twenty percent(20%) coverage of the total window area, including
any permanent window signs."
SECTION 10. Section 88.42.020(E) of Article 4 of the Azusa Development Code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
"E. Tents and portable shelter structures. The use of tents and other temporary and
portable shelter structures may be allowed in residential districts in rear yard areas not visible
from the street or public right-of-way."
SECTION 11. Section 88.70.020 of Article 7 of the Azusa Development Code is hereby
amended by adding the following terms and definitions beneath the definition of"Sign" to read
as follows:
"6a. Business or commercial entity. A business or commercial
endeavor that engages in activities as a means of livelihood or
profit,or an entity which engages in such activities."
"10a. Display of goods. The exhibition of objects or merchandise
for public view."
"21 a On-site human directional and advertising sign. A temporary
sign that is held, carried, or supported by a person while on the
same property as the sign directs or advertises, but does not include
a sign or words or pictures featured on an article of clothing worn
by said person."
"22a. Off-site human directional and advertising sign. A
temporary sign that is held,carried,or supported by a person while
on a property that is different than the sign directs or advertises or
on public right-of-ways or streets, but does not include a sign or
words or pictures featured on an article of clothing worn by said
person."
"28a. Public right-of-way- The area in, upon, above, beneath, or
across any public street, road, lane, court, alley, boulevard,
sidewalk, pathway, park, open space, landscape lot, drainage
facility, easement or other public place or property within the City,
as it now or hereafter exists."
SECTION 12. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phase, or portion of this
Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of
competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
Ordinance.. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and
each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof, irrespective of
the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases or
portions might subsequently be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 13. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is not subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not
result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and
I5060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines,
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in
physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.
SECTION 14. General Plan Consistency. Based on the entire record before the City
Council and all written and oral evidence presented, including the staff report and the findings
made in this Ordinance, the City Council of the City of Azusa hereby finds and determines that
the proposed Ordinance is consistent with the goals and policies of the City of Azusa General
Plan and is reasonably related to the public welfare of the citizens of the City and the surrounding
region. Specifically,the parking provisions in this Ordinance further an important goal identified
within the General Plan's Vision &Values section by improving the physical appearance of the
City by regulating signs, vehicle parking on private property and the location of portable shade
structures.
SECTION 15. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty(30)days after its adoption.
SECTION 16. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Ordinance and shall
cause the same to be posted as required by law.
PASSED,APPROVED,AND ADOPTED this day of 2008.
Joseph R. Rocha
Mayor
ATTEST:
Vera Mendoza
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho,City Attorney
Redline Version of Amended Development Code Sections
Section 88.30.060(D)(3)
"Vehicle parking and storage No required parking space shall be located within a
required setback, except as provided by Section 88.36.090_A (Location of Parking),and _ — Deleted:.No front or side street
88.36.130 (Commercial. Oversized and Recreational Vehicles on Private Property). The setback shall be used for pnrlang a motorvehicle,recreational vehicle(RV),boat.
following requirements shall also apply: or other vehicles.except that an operable
automobile or truck of one-too capacity
or less.in regular use.may be parked
within a paved driveway.
a. All vehicles parked within the front yard setback of a residential lot shall be
parked only on a driveway leading to a garage or carport,and shall be parked on a paved
surface. The maximum allowable area that can be paved in the front yard setback or
street side yard setback area is thirty-five percent(35%) of the total width of the setback
area.
b. Parking of any vehicles on unpaved surfaces. concrete tiles or blocks, or
grasscrete blocks, concrete tiles or similar surfaces is prohibited. Driveways must be
fully paved.
c. The parking or storage of inoperable vehicles in the front yard of a residential lot
is prohibited. Inoperable vehicles may be parked or stored in the side or rear yards of a
residential lot on a paved area or in a garage. provided the vehicle is screened with
approved and appropriate fencing from public view.
d. Theparking of any vehicle on any vacant unpaved lot is prohibited.
e. Vehicles parked on driveways in the front yard setback or street side yard setback
shall not encroach into a parkway containing a sidewalk or in cases where there is no
sidewalk.at least eight feet(8'0")from the edge of the curb and in the absence of a curb
at Ieast eight feet(8' 0")from the edge of thepaved road.
f. Vehicle repairs shall not be performed in front yard setbacks except in case of an
emergency. No long term repairs or car dismantling shall be allowed in front yard
setbacks. An emergency is considered as the car being unable to start such as a battery
jump or changing a flat tire. Long term repairs are considered those taking more than a
twelve(12)hour consecutive period."
Deleted:Recreational vehicle and
travel trailer storage.No recreations)
Section 88.36.030(E) vehicle,as the term is defined in Anicie 6
/ (Glossary),or travel trailer shall be stored
(parked for 24 hours or more)within a
{ r _ front setback area in arry neighborhood
Section 88.36.130 zone established by Article 2 No
recreational vehicle or travel trailer shall
be stored within any District or9
Corridor,except where authorized by
Commercial.Oversized and Recreational Vehicles on Private Property. Temporary Use Permit approval,or in an
approved vehicle storage faciliry.1
A. Definitions. Formatted:Bullets and Numbering
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The following words. terms and phrases. when used in this chapter. shall have the
meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a
different meaning:
Commercial vehicle means a motor vehicle of a type required to be registered under the
California Vehicle Code. or maintained for the transportation of persons for hire.
compensation, or profit or designed. used. or maintained primarily for the transportation
of property.
Curb means an edging(as of concrete)built alone a street to form part of the gutter and
edge of the street.
Gross vehicle weight rating(GVWR)means the weight specified by the manufacturer as
the loaded weight of a single vehicle.
Gross combination weight rating (GCWR) means the weight specified by the
manufacturer as the loaded weight of a combination or articulated vehicle. In the absence
of a weight specified by the manufacturer, GCWR shall be determined by adding the
GVWR of the power unit and the total unladen weight of the towed units and any load
thereon.
Oversized vehicle shall be defined as any vehicle whether motorized or non-motorized.
that exceeds twenty three feet(23') in length,or eighty inches(80") in width or ninety-
six inches (96") in height regardless of its weight. Any extension caused by any mirror.
load height or any accessory attached to such vehicle shall be considered part of the
measured distance.
Notwithstanding the length.width, and height requirements for an oversized vehicle,the
following vehicles shall also be considered oversized vehicles subject to the prohibitions
contained in this section:
1. Buses as defined in the California Vehicle Code:
2. Trailer coaches as defined in the California Vehicle Code:and
Park means the standing of a vehicle. whether occupied or not, otherwise than
temporarily for the purpose of and while actually eneaged in. loading or unloading
merchandise or passengers.
Recreational vehicle shall be defined as a motor home. slide-in camper. travel trailer.
truck camper. or camping trailer. with or without motor power, designed for human
habitation for recreational purposes or emergency occupancy. Recreational vehicle shall
also include:
1. Camping trailer. A vehicular portable unit mounted on wheels and constructed
with collapsible partial sidewalls which fold for towing by another vehicle and unfold at
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the campsite and designed for human habitation for recreational or emergency
occupancy:
2. Motor home.A vehicular unit built on or permanently attached to a self-propelled
motor vehicle chassis. chassis cab or van. which becomes an integral part of the
completed vehicle. designed for human habitation for recreational or emergency
occupancy:
3. Slide-in camper.A portable unit.consisting of a roof,floor and sides,designed to
be loaded onto and unloaded from the bed of a pickup truck. and designed for human
habitation for recreational or emergency occupancy and shall include a truck camper.
4. Travel trailer. A portable unit, mounted on wheels. of such a size and weight as
not to require special highway movement permits when drawn by a motor vehicle and for
human habitation for recreational or emergency occupancy or travel trailers carving off-
highway vehicles.
5. Ot=Higlrwav vehicles. Vehicles that are subject to the provisions of California
Vehicle Code. Section 38010(a).that include,but are not limited to(a)any motorcycle or
motor-driven cycle, except for any motorcycle which is eligible for a special
transportation identification device issued pursuant to Vehicle Code. Section 38088: (b)
any snowmobile or other vehicle designed to travel over snow or ice. as defined in
Vehicle Code. Section 557: and (c) any motor vehicle commonly referred to as a sand
buggy,dune buggy.or all terrain vehicle.
Right-of-way means a corridor or strip of land.either public or private. on which a right
of passage has been recorded and over which are built roadways.curbs and parkways
Semitrailer means a vehicle designed for carrying persons or property. used in
conjunction with a motor vehicle.and so constructed that some part of its weight and that
of its load rests upon.or is carried by.another vehicle.
Trailer means a vehicle designed for carrying persons or property on its own structure
and for being drawn by a vehicle. "Trailer" includes a semitrailer when used in
conjunction with an auxiliary dolly, if the auxiliary dolly is of a ripe constructed to
replace the function of the drawbar and the front axle or axles of a trailer.
Truck tractor means a motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing other
vehicles and not so constructed as to carry a load, other than a part of the weight of the
vehicle and the load so drawn. As used in this section. "load" does not include items
carried on the truck tractor in conjunction with the operation of the vehicle if the load
carrying space for these items does not exceed thirty-four(34)square feet.
Unladen weight means the weight of a vehicle equipped and ready for operation on the
road including the body.fenders, oil in motor,radiator full of water,with five gallons of
gasoline or equivalent weight of other motor fuel: also equipment required by law. and
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unless exempted under California Vehicle Code Section 661.any special cabinets.boxes
or body parts permanently attached to the vehicle. and any machinery. equipment or
attachment which is attendant to the efficient operation of the body or vehicle.
Vehicle means a device by which any person or property may be propelled moved. or
drawn upon a highway. excepting a device moved exclusively by human power or used
exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.
B. Application. These regulations shall apply only in Neighborhood districts and
sub-districts as defined in this Article.
C. Regulations. The following regulations shall apply to the parking and/or storage
of commercial.oversized and recreational vehicles:
l. No commercial vehicle. trailer.truck tractor or oversized vehicle may be
parked on private property.except:
a. While loading or unloading goods or materials when delivered to the
property:and/or
b. When the vehicle is parked in connection with providing services to or on
the property.
?. Recreational vehicles may be parked and/or stored on private property.
subject to the following:
a. A maximum of one recreational vehicle may be parked and/or stored in a
front yard setback or a residential driveway, provided that all of the following are met:
(I) The entire recreational vehicle fits over an paved surface;(2)The recreational vehicle
is parked and/or stored behind a public sidewalk,where applicable:(3) The recreational
vehicle is parked and/or stored behind the property line and does not encroach into a
public parkway containing a sidewalk: and (4) Where there is no sidewalk the
recreational vehicle is parked at least eight feet (81 from the face of the curb. or eight
feet(8')from the beginning of the paved street
b. Notwithstanding limitations on paved surfaces in front yard* — [Formatted:Bullets and Numbering l
setbacks. a paved surface used for the lawful parking and/or storage of a recreational
vehicle shall combined with existing lawful driveways shall generally not exceed forty
percent(40%) of the total width of the front yard setback. Installation of more than one
driveway or combined driveways may be permitted subject to the submittal and approval
of a temporary use permit and shall be in accordance with Section 88.36.100. Driveway
locations and ultimate widths shall be established as part of the temporary use permit.
c. Recreational vehicles may be parked and/or stored on side yards. as long-,— I Formatted:Tabs: r•,Ust tab+
as the entire recreational vehicle is parked and/or stored on a paved surface and there is a I Not at 1.5.
clearance of not less than three feet (3') from the residential structure over the entire f Formatted:Bullets and Numbering
length of the recreational vehicle.
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d. Recreational vehicles may be parked and/or stored on rear yards. as lone
as the entire recreational vehicle is parked and/or stored on a paved surface and there is a
clearance of not less than three feet(3')from all parts of the residential structure.
e. Recreational Vehicles parked or stored in front yard driveways must be
parked perpendicular to the front yard property line and where possible facing forward
for safer egress into the public right-of-way.
f. Recreational vehicles parked and/or stored in a front yard driveway must
be registered and operational. Recreational vehicles shall be maintained clean and in
repair and shall not leak any fluids(oil, coolant.etc.). No person shall dump or dispose
of any recreational vehicle waste except in certified waste disposal canisters.
e. Recreational vehicles that are stored on property may be protected with an
appropriate cover. An appropriate cover shall be a snap-up cover or snug zip-up cover
made of canvas, polyester. vinyl or other weather resistant material. customized to fit
over the recreational vehicle. No recreational vehicle shall be parked or stored anywhere
on the property under a temporary accessory structure(i.e.. canopy,tent.tarp. or similar
structure).
h. Recreational vehicles may be temporarily connected to an electrical outlet
only while parked within the private property for a period not to exceed seventy-two(72)
hours and for the sole purpose of loading and unloading the recreational vehicle and
getting it ready for a trip.
Section 88.38.035(B)
"B. Temporary signs. The following temporary signs are allowedtsubject to the — -4 Deleted: without a sign permit.
approval of a temporary sign permit from the Economic and Community Development
Department.Planning Division.of the City of Azusa.", _ , —(Deleted:5
Section 88.035(B)(3)
3. On-site human directional and advertising signs. On-site human directional
and advertising signs shall be permitted on the same property as the sign directs or
advertises. Such signs shall not be carried in a manner that creates a safety hazard to
patrons of the property upon which such sign is carried.
Section 88.38.035(D)(7)
7. On-site human directional signs.Provided that such signs shall not be carried in
a manner that creates a safety hazard to patrons of the property upon which such sign is
carried.
Section 88.38.040(G)(1)
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1. Off-site human directional and advertising signs. • — —{Formatted:Bullets and Numbering
Section 88.38.070(F)
• Deleted:Temporary signs are allowed
F. Temporary signs. ‘The following_ temporary signs are allowed subject to the , -- subject to the following requirements:
approval of a temporary sign permit from the Planning Division. All temporary sins
shall be maintained in good repair and properly secured so as not to create a public safety
hazard.
Section 88.38.070(F)(7)
4 Formatted:Font:Bold i
J. Additional temporary sign standards and guidelines.
a. Temporary signs shall not be placed over public property or public rights-of-
way.
b.Temporary signs shall not interfere with the operation of doors or windows.
c. Temporary sins shall not be posted on public facilities(i.e.,utility poles.light
standards,sign posts.trees.etc.)
d. Suspended temporary signs shall be at least eight feet (8' 0") above walking
surfaces and sixteen feet(I6')minimum above driving surfaces.
e.Temporary wall or suspended signs shall not exceed ten percent (10%) the
total square footage of the surface of the front building facade and may be mounted on
any building wall surface.
f.Temporary window sins shall not exceed the maximum twenty percent (20%)
coverage of the total window area,including any permanent window sins.
Section 88.42.020(E)
E. Tents and portable shelter structures. The use of tents and other temporary and
portable shelter structures pay be allowed in residential districts in rear yard areas not _ —{Deleted:shall be allowed in the NG
visible from the street or public right-of-way. {zones only within a rear rata.
Section 88.70.020(Beneath the definition of"Sign")
6.Bench Sign.Copy painted on a portion of a bench.
6a. Business or commercial entity. A business or commercial endeavor that
engages in activities as a means of livelihood or profit.or an entity which engages in such
activities.
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10. Directory Sign. A sign for listing the tenants and their suite numbers of a multiple
tenant structure or center.
10a. Display of goods. The exhibition of obiects or merchandise for public
view.
21. Non-conforming sign. An advertising structure or sign which was lawfully enacted
and maintained prior to the adoption of this Development Code, but does not now
completely comply with current regulations.
21a.On-site human directional and advertising sign.A temporary sign that is
held, carried, or supported by a person while on the same property as the sign directs
or advertises. but does not include a sign or words or pictures featured on an
article of clothing worn by said person.
22. Off-Site Directional Sign. A sign identifying a publicly owned facility, emergency
facility,or a temporary subdivision sign,but excluding real estate signs,
22a.Off-site human directional and advertising sign. A temporary sign that is
held.carried. or supported by a person while on a property that is different than the sign
directs or advertises or on public right-of-ways or streets,but does not include a sign or
words or pictures featured on an article of clothing worn by said person.
28. Projecting Sign. A sign other than a wall sign suspending from, or supported by, a
structure and projecting outward.
,{Formatted:Font:Bold
28a. Public right-of-way, The area in., upon, above. beneath. or across any
public street.road,lane.court,alley. boulevard. sidewalk. pathway. park. open space.
landscape lot. drainage facility, easement or other public place or property within the
City.as it now or hereafter exists.
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EXCERPTS FROM THE DEVELOPMENT CODE SUBJECT TO CHANGES
To: Planning Commissioners arid Public
From:Jorge V Rosales, Planning Commissioner and ACCFCC Chairman
SECTION 1, 88.30.060• Setback Requirements and Exceptions
A Purpose This Section provides standards for the,Carlon required size and allowable uses of setbacks Setback standards provide open
areas mound structures for: visibility and traffic safety: access to and around structures:access to natural light. ventilation and direct
_i ddalit separation between potentially conflicting activities:and space for privacy.landscaping and recreation
0. Limitations on the use of setbacks The use or occupancy of a required setback shall comply with the following standards
3.Vehicle parking and storage.No required parking space shall be located within a required setback except as provided by
Section Eo i6 090 A (Location of Parking) No front or side street setback shall be used for parking a motor vehicle. recreational vehicle
iPV:: boat or ohm':chicles except that an operable automobile or truck of one-ton capacity or less.in regular use,may be parked within a
pave:)(driveway
SECTION 2, 66.36.030-General Parking Regulations
E Recreational vehicle and travel trailer storage.No recreational vehicle,as the term is defined in Article 6('Glossary).or travel trailer
shall be stored parked for 24 hours or more)within a front setback area in any neighborhood zone established by Articie 2 No recreational
venicid or travel trailer sail he stored within any District or Corridor except where authorized by Temporary Use Permit aporoval or in an
approved vehicle storage facility
SECTION 3.88.36.130 • Commercial Vehicles on Private Property
TIe, following standards apply to commercial vehicles which for the purposes of this Section are: single vehicles or a combination of
vehicles with more than two axles single vehicles or a combination of vehicles 20 feel or more in length,or single vehicles cr a combination
Cifvehicles with a manr.tfacturer s gross vehicle weight rating of 6.000 pounds)three Ions)or more
A Parking limit in residential zoning districts. No commercial vehicle shall be parked for more than three hours on prvale property in any
pail of a neigr:horhocd oher than a neighborhood center.except:
loading or rin'oading goods or materials and the time required to complete the work exceeds the three-tour period:or
2 ;Mien the vehicle Is parked in connection with and in aid of providing a service to or on a property in the block in which the vehicle is
narked and time in addition to the three-hour period is necessary le complete the service
B Parking limits in neighborhood centers,corridors and districts.A commercial vehicle and?or contractor's equipment(for example,
chippers condi to pJr'ip:rs.etc) and other similar mobile equipment. may be parked on private properly only when the vehicle is in
connection with and is owned or teased by an approved business in a neighborhood center.a corridor or district or when the vehicle is
loading cr unloading goods in connection with abuslness and is parked for 48 hours or less
SECTION 4.88.38.035 • Exemptions from Sign Permit Requirements
B.Temporary signs The following temporary signs are allowed without a sign permit
•
SECTION 5,SECTION 88.38.035-8.3 IS ENTIRELY NEW
SECTION G.SECTION 88 38.035-D.7 IS ENTIRELY NEW
SECTION 7. 88.38.070-Standards for Specific Sign Types
Proposed riigns sheli comply with the following standards applicable to the specific sign type Each sign type listed in this Section stall b:
included at the calculation of the total sign area atiowed on a parcel by Section 88 38.050(Sign Standards by Area). unless Ibis Section
explicitly provides otherwise Each sign shall also comply with the sign area,height. and other requirements of Section 88 38 060 and of
other applicable provisions of this Chapter
F Temporary signs.Temporary signs are allowed subject to the following requirements
SECTION 8. SECTION 88..38.070-F.7 IS ENTIRELY NEW
SECTION 9. 88.42.020 - Accessory Structures
Wheie allowed by Article 2 (Urban Standards). accessory structures shall comply with the regulations of this Section Telecommunications
facilities are instead subject to the requirements of Chapter 88 46((Telecommunications Facilities}
E Tents and portable shelter structures_The use of tents and other temporary and portable shelter structures shall be allowed in the IIG
cores only within a rear yard
SECTION 10. Chapter 88.70 - Definitions
S Definitions,''S"
Sign A stricture device figure display message placard.or other contrivance,or any part thereof situated outdoors or indoors, which is
designed.constructed mended,or used to advertise.or to provide information in the nature of advertising.to direct or attract attention to an
object. person institution. business. product service. event or location by any means.including words letters. figures,designs, symbols.
fixtures colors illumination.or projected images Does not include murals paintings and other works of art that are not intended to advertise
r:d:ratify any business or product.Types of signs include the following
6 Bench Sign Copy painted on a portion of a bench
7 Cabinet Sign (Can Sign).A.sign with its text ardor logo symbols and artwork on a translucent face panel that is mo.;nted within e
metal`rarr c•or cabinet that contains the lighting fixtures which illuminate the sign face from behind
la Directory Sign_A sign for listing the tenants and their suite numbers of a multiple.tenant structure or center
11 Double-Faced Sign A sign constructed to display '-Is message on the outer surfaces of two identical andior opposite parafel
pinnes
r1 Nonconforming Sign An advertising structure or sign which was lawfully erected end maintained error to the adoption of this
Development Code but does riot now completely comply with current regulations
22 Off-Site Directional Sign. A sign r dentifyinc a publicly owned facility emergency feat ty. or a temporary subdivision sign toil
e'r.dildifig roof estate signs
23 Off-Site Sign A.sign identifying a use facility.service.or product that is not located.sold or manufactured on the same premise as
the sign or that identifies a use.service.or product by a brand name which,although sold or manufactured on the premise is riot
a principal item for sale or manufactured on the premise
28 Projecting Sign A sign other than a wail sign suspending kern,or supported by.a structure and projecting outward
29 Real Estate Sign.A sign indicating that a property or any portion thereof is available for inspection. sale, lease,rent. or directing
puoule to a property.but not including temporary subdivision signs
Redline Version of Amended Development Code Sections
Section 88.30.060(D)(3)
"Vehicle parking and storage. No required parking space shall be located within a
required setback, except as provided by Section 88.36.090 A (Location of Parking),and _ — Deleted:.No from or side street
88.36.130 (Commercial. Oversized and Recreational Vehicles on Private Property). Thesetback shall he used for parking a motor
vehicle,recreational vehicle(RV),boat.
following requirements shall also apply: or other vehicles.except that as operable
automobile or truck of one-ton capacity
or less.in regular use.may be parked
within a paved driveway.
a. All vehicles parked within the front yard setback of a residential lot shall be
parked only on a driveway leading to a garage or carport.and shall be parked on a paved
surface. The maximum allowable area that can be paved in the front yard setback or
street side yard setback area is thirty-five percent(35%)of the total width of the setback
area.
b. Parking of any vehicles on unpaved surfaces, concrete tiles or blocks. or
urasscrete blocks. concrete tiles or similar surfaces is prohibited. Driveways must be
fully paved.
c. The parking or storage of inoperable vehicles in the front yard of a residential lot
is prohibited. Inoperable vehicles may be parked or stored in the side or rear yards of a
residential lot on a paved area or in a garage. provided the vehicle is screened with
approved and appropriate fencing from public view.
d. The parking of any vehicle on any vacant unpaved lot is prohibited.
e. Vehicles parked on driveways in the front yard setback or street side yard setback
shall not encroach into a parkway containing a sidewalk or in cases where there is no
sidewalk.at least eight feet(8'0")from the edge of the curb and in the absence of a curb
at least eight feet(8' 0")from the edge of the paved road.
f. Vehicle repairs shall not be performed in front yard setbacks except in case of an
emergency. No long term repairs or car dismantling shall be allowed in front yard
setbacks. An emergency is considered as the car being unable to start such as a battery
lump or changing a flat tire. Long term repairs are considered those taking more than a
twelve(12)hour consecutive period."
Deleted:Recreational vehicle and
travel trailer storage.No recreational
Section 88.36.034(E) vehicle,as the term is defined in Article 6
(Glossary),or travel trailer shall be stored
(parked for 24 hours or more)within a
front setback arta in any neighborhood
Section 88.36.130 zone established by Article 2 No
recreational vehicle or travel trailer shall
be stored within any District orf
Condor.except where authorized by
Commercial.Oversized and Recreational Vehicles on Private Property. Temporary Use Permit approval,or in an
approved vehicle storage faciliry.y
A. Definitions. Formatted:Bullets and Numbering
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The following words, terms and phrases. when used in this chapter. shall have the
meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a
different meaning:
Commercial vehicle means a motor vehicle of a type required to be registered under the
California Vehicle Code. or maintained for the transportation of persons for hire.
compensation. or profit or designed. used_ or maintained primarily for the transportation
of property.
Curb means an edging (as of concrete)built alone a street to form Dart of the gutter and
edge of the street.
Gross vehicle weight rating(GVWR)means the weight specified by the manufacturer as
the loaded weight of a single vehicle.
Gross combination weight rating (GCWR) means the weight specified by the
manufacturer as the loaded weight of a combination or articulated vehicle. In the absence
of a weight specified by the manufacturer. GCWR shall be determined by adding the
GVWR of the power unit and the total unladen weight of the towed units and any load
thereon.
Oversiced vehicle shall be defined as any vehicle whether motorized or non-motorized.
that exceeds twenty three feet(23')in length, or eighty inches (S0")in width or ninety-
six inches (96")in height regardless of its weight. Any extension caused by any mirror,
load height or any accessory attached to such vehicle shall be considered part of the
measured distance.
Notwithstanding the length,width. and height requirements for an oversized vehicle. the
following vehicles shall also be considered oversized vehicles subiect to the prohibitions
contained in this section:
I. Buses as defined in the California Vehicle Code:
Z. Trailer coaches as defined in the California Vehicle Code:and
Park means the standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not otherwise than
temporarily for the purpose of. and while actually engaged in. loading or unloading
merchandise or passengers.
Recreational vehicle shall be defined as a motor home. slide-in camper. travel trailer_
truck camper. or camping trailer. with or without motor power, designed for human
habitation for recreational purposes or emergency occupancy. Recreational vehicle shall
also include:
1. Camping trailer. A vehicular portable unit mounted on wheels and constructed
with collapsible partial sidewalls which fold for towing by another vehicle and unfold at
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the campsite and designed for human habitation for recreational or emergency
occupancy:
3. Motor home. A vehicular unit built on or permanently attached to a self-propelled
motor vehicle chassis, chassis cab or van. which becomes an integral part of the
completed vehicle. designed for human habitation for recreational or emergency
occupancy:
3. Slide-in camper.A portable unit.consisting of a roof.floor and sides.designed to
be loaded onto and unloaded from the bed of a pickup truck. and designed for human
habitation for recreational or emergency occupancy and shall include a truck camper.
4. Travel trailer.A portable unit mounted on wheels. of such a size and weight as
not to require special highway movement permits when drawn by a motor vehicle and for
human habitation for recreational or emergency occupancy or travel trailers carrying off-
highway vehicles.
5. Off-Hiilrwav vehicles. Vehicles that are subject to the provisions of California
Vehicle Code. Section 38010(a).that include,but are not limited to(a)any motorcycle or
motor-driven cycle, except for any motorcycle which is eligible for a special
transportation identification device issued pursuant to Vehicle Code. Section 38088: (b)
any snowmobile or other vehicle designed to travel over snow or ice, as defined in
Vehicle Code. Section 557: and (c) any motor vehicle commonly referred to as a sand
buggy.dune buggy.or all terrain vehicle.
Right-of-way means a corridor or strip of land.either public or private, on which a right
of passage has been recorded and over which are built roadways.curbs and parkways
Semitrailer means a vehicle designed for carrying persons or property. used in
conjunction with a motor vehicle.and so constructed that some part of its weight and that
of its load rests upon.or is carried by.another vehicle.
Trailer means a vehicle designed for carrying persons or property on its own structure
and for being drawn by a vehicle. "Trailer" includes a semitrailer when used in
conjunction with an auxiliary dolly. if the auxiliary dolly is of a type constructed to
replace the function of the drawbar and the front axle or axles of a trailer.
Truck tractor means a motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing other
vehicles and not so constructed as to carry a load,other than a part of the weight of the
vehicle and the load so drawn. As used in this section. "load" does not include items
carried on the truck tractor in conjunction with the operation of the vehicle if the load
carrying space for these items does not exceed thirty-four(34)square feet.
Unladen weight means the weight of a vehicle equipped and ready for operation on the
road including the body. fenders. oil in motor.radiator full of water,with five gallons of
gasoline or equivalent weight of other motor fuel: also equipment required by law, and
OPANGE\MTORRES\4 677.1
unless exempted under California Vehicle Code Section 661, any special cabinets.boxes
or body parts permanently attached to the vehicle, and any machinery. equipment or
attachment which is attendant to the efficient operation of the body or vehicle.
Vehicle means a device by which any person or property may be propelled, moved, or
drawn upon a highway, excepting a device moved exclusively by human power or used
exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.
B. Application. These regulations shall apply only in Neighborhood districts and
sub-districts as defined in this Article.
C. Regulations. The following regulations shall apply to the parking and/or storage
of commercial.oversized and recreational vehicles:
1. No commercial vehicle. trailer.truck tractor or oversized vehicle may be
parked on private property.except:
a. While loading or unloading goods or materials when delivered to the
property:and/or
b. When the vehicle is parked in connection with providing services to or on
the property.
2. Recreational vehicles may be parked and/or stored on private property.
subject to the following:
a. A maximum of one recreational vehicle may be parked and/or stored in a
front yard setback or a residential driveway, provided that all of the following are met:
(1) The entire recreational vehicle fits over an paved surface:(2)The recreational vehicle
is parked and/or stored behind a public sidewalk where applicable:(3) The recreational
vehicle is parked and/or stored behind the property line and does not encroach into a
public parkway containing a sidewalk: and (4) Where there is no sidewalk the
recreational vehicle is parked at least eight feet (8')from the face of the curb. or eight
feet(8')from the beginning of the paved street
b. Notwithstanding limitations on paved surfaces in front yard- - -(.Formatted:Bullets and Numbering j
setbacks. a paved surface used for the lawful parking and/or storage of a recreational
vehicle shall combined with existing lawful driveways shall generally not exceed forty
percent(40%)of the total width of the front yard setback. Installation of more than one
driveway or combined driveways may be permitted subject to the submittal and approval
of a temporary use permit and shall be in accordance with Section 88.36.100. Driveway
locations and ultimate widths shall be established as part of the temporary use permit. r
c. Recreational vehicles may be parked and/or stored on side yards, as long-,- �1 Formatted:Tabs: 1 List tab+
as the entire recreational vehicle is parked and/or stored on a paved surface and there is a I Not at 1.5'
clearance of not less than three feet (3') from the residential structure over the entire Formatted:Bullets and Numbering
length of the recreational vehicle.
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d. Recreational vehicles may be parked and/or stored on rear yards. as long
as the entire recreational vehicle is parked and/or stored on a paved surface and there is a
clearance of not less than three feet(3')from all parts of the residential structure.
e. Recreational Vehicles parked or stored in front yard driveways must be
parked perpendicular to the front yard property line and where possible facing forward
for safer egress into the public right-of-way.
f. Recreational vehicles parked and/or stored in a front yard driveway must
be registered and operational. Recreational vehicles shall be maintained clean and in
repair and shall not leak any fluids (oil. coolant.etc.). No person shall dump or dispose
of any recreational vehicle waste except in certified waste disposal canisters.
e. Recreational vehicles that are stored on property may be protected with an
appropriate cover. An appropriate cover shall be a snap-up cover or snug zip-up cover
made of canvas. polyester. vinyl or other weather resistant material. customized to fit
over the recreational vehicle. No recreational vehicle shall be parked or stored anywhere
on the property under a temporary accessory structure(i.e..canopy.tent, tarp. or similar
structure).
h. Recreational vehicles may be temporarily connected to an electrical outlet
only while parked within the private property for a period not to exceed seventy-two(72)
hours and for the sole purpose of loading and unloading the recreational vehicle and
getting it ready for a trip.
Section 88.38.035(B)
"B. Temporary signs The following temporary signs are allowedtsubject to the _ —(Deleted: without n sign permit.
approval of a temporary sign permit from the Economic and Community Development
Department.Planning Division,of the City of Azusa."; —(Deleted:5
Section 88.035(B)(3)
3. On-site human directional and advertising signs. On-site human directional
and advertising signs shall be permitted on the same property as the siert directs or
advertises. Such signs shall not be carried in a manner that creates a safety hazard to
patrons of the property upon which such sign is carried.
Section 88.38.035(D)(7)
7. On-site human directional signs.Provided that such sims shall not be carried in
a manner that creates a safety hazard to patrons of the property upon which such sien is
carried.
Section 88.38.040(G)(1)
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1. Off-site human directional and advertising sign's. • — —(Formatted:Bullets and Numbering
Section 88.38.070(F)
Deleted:Temporary signs are allowed
F. Temporary signs. The following temporary signs are allowed subject to the , ' subject to the following requirements:
approval of a temporary sign permit from the Planning Division. All temporary signs
shall be maintained in good repair and properly secured so as not to create a public safety
hazard.
Section 88.38.070(F)(7)
4 Formatted:Font:Bold
7. Additional temporary sign standards and guidelines.
a. Temporary signs shall not be placed over public property or public rights-of-
way.
b.Temporary signs shall not interfere with the operation of doors or windows.
c. Temporary signs shall not be posted on public facilities(i.e..utility poles,light
standards.sign posts.trees.etc.)
d. Suspended temporary signs shall be at least eight feet (8' 0") above walking
surfaces and sixteen feet(16')minimum above driving surfaces.
e.Temporary wall or suspended signs shall not exceed ten percent (I0%) the
total square footage of the surface of the front building facade and may be mounted on
any building wall surface.
f.Temporary window signs shall not exceed the maximum twenty percent (20%)
coverage of the total window area.including any permanent window signs.
Section 88.42.020(E)
E. Tents and portable shelter structures. The use of tents and other temporary and
portable shelter structures nay be allowed in residential districts in rear yard areas not — — Deleted:shall be allowed in the NG
visible from the street or public right-of-way, zones only within a rear yard.
Section 88.70.020 (Beneath the definition of"Sign")
6.Bench Sign.Copy painted on a portion of a bench
6a. Business or commercial entity. A business or commercial endeavor that
engages in activities as a means of livelihood or profit.or an entity which engages in such
activities.
ORNIGE\M7ORREES\95677.1
10. Directory Sign. A sign for listing the tenants and their suite numbers of a multiple
tenant structure or center.
10a. Display of goods. The exhibition of obiects or merchandise for public
view.
21. Non-conforming sign. An advertising structure or sign which was lawfully enacted
and maintained prior to the adoption of this Development Code, but does not now
completely comply with current regulations.
21a.On-site human directional and advertising sign.A temporary sign that is
held. carried. or supported by a person while on the same property as the sign directs
or advertises. but does not include a sign or words or pictures featured on an
article of clothing worn by said person.
22. Off-Site Directional Sign. A sign identifying a publicly owned facility, emergency
facility,or a temporary subdivision sign,but excluding real estate signs.
22a.Off-site human directional and advertising sign. A temporary sign that is
held. carried,or supported by a person while on a property that is different than the sign
directs or advertises or on public right-of-ways or streets,but does not include a sign or
words or pictures featured on an article of clothing worn by said person.
28. Projecting Sign. A sign other than a wall sign suspending from,or supported by, a
structure and projecting outward
4 Formatted:Font:Bold
8a. Public ri_ht-of-wa . The area in trio, above beneath. or across an ,
public street.road,lane,court.alley. boulevard. sidewalk. pathway. park. open space.
landscape lot. drainage facility, easement or other public place or property within the
City.as it now or hereafter exists.
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Redline Version of Amended Development Code Sections
Section 88.30.060(D)(3)
"Vehicle parking and storage. No required parking space shall be located within a
required setback, except as provided by Section 88 36.090.A (Location of Parking),and — — Deleted:.No front or side street
88.36.130setback sha!l be used for parting a motor
(Commercial. Oversized and Recreational Vehicles on Private Property). The vehicle.recreational vehicle(RV),boat,
following requirements shall also apply: or other vehicles.except drat an operable
automobile or truck of one-ton capacity
or less,in regular use,may be parked
within a paved driveway.
a. All vehicles parked within the front yard setback of a residential lot shall be
parked only on a driveway leading to a garage or carport and shall be parked on a paved
surface. The maximum allowable area that can be paved in the front yard setback or
street side yard setback area is thirty-five percent(35%) of the total width of the setback
area.
b. Parking of any vehicles on unpaved surfaces. concrete tiles or blocks. or
grasscrete blocks- concrete tiles or similar surfaces is prohibited. Driveways must be
fully paved.
c. The parking or storage of inoperable vehicles in the front yard of a residential lot
is prohibited. Inoperable vehicles may be parked or stored in the side or rear yards of a
residential lot on a paved area or in a garage. provided the vehicle is screened with
approved and appropriate fencing from public view.
d. The parking of any vehicle on any vacant unpaved lot is prohibited.
e. Vehicles parked on driveways in the front yard setback or street side yard setback
shall not encroach into a parkway containing a sidewalk or in cases where there is no
sidewalk.at least eight feet(8'0")from the edge of the curb and in the absence of a curb
at least eight feet(8'0")from the edne of the paved road.
f. Vehicle repairs shall not be performed in front Yard setbacks except in case of an
emergency. No long term repairs or car dismantling shall be allowed in front yard
setbacks. An emergency is considered as the car being unable to start such as a battery
jump or changing a flat tire. Long.term repairs are considered those taking more than a
twelve(12)hour consecutive period."
Deleted:Recreational vehicle and
travel trailer storage.No recreational
Section 88.3,.030(E) vehicle,es the term is defined in Article 6
/ (Glossary),or travel trailer shall be stored
(parked for 24 hours or more)within a
—a front setback area in any neighborhood
Section 88.36.130 zone established by Article 2 No
recreational vehicle or travel trailer shall
be stored within any District oil
Corridor.except where authorized by
Commercial,Oversized and Recreational Vehicles on Private Property. Temporary Use Permit approval.or in an
approved vehicle storage faeility.y
A. Definitions. ormatted:Bullets and Numbering
ORANGE\IiTOP.RES\4 5677.1
The following words. terms and phrases. when used in this chapter. shall have the
meanings ascribed to them in this section. except where the context clearly indicates a
different meaning:
Commercial vehicle means a motor vehicle of a type required to be registered under the
California Vehicle Code, or maintained for the transportation of persons for hire.
compensation. or profit or designed. used, or maintained primarily for the transportation
of property.
Curb means an edging(as of concrete)built along a street to form part of the gutter and
edge of the street.
Gross vehicle weight rating(GVWR)means the weight specified by the manufacturer as
the loaded weight of a single vehicle.
Gross combination weight rating (GCWR) means the weight specified by the
manufacturer as the loaded weight of a combination or articulated vehicle. In the absence
of a weight specified by the manufacturer, GCWR shall be determined by adding the
GVWR of the power unit and the total unladen weight of the towed units and any load
thereon.
OversL-ed vehicle shall be defined as any vehicle whether motorized or non-motorized.
that exceeds twenty three feet(23') in length,or eighty inches (80") in width or ninety-
six inches(96")in height regardless of its weight. Any extension caused by any mirror.
load height or any accessory attached to such vehicle shall be considered part of the
measured distance.
Notwithstanding the length.width. and height requirements for an oversized vehicle,the
following vehicles shall also be considered oversized vehicles subject to the prohibitions
contained in this section:
1. Buses as defined in the California Vehicle Code:
2. Trailer coaches as defined in the California Vehicle Code:and
Park means the standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than
temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in. loading or unloading
merchandise or passengers.
Recreational vehicle shall be defined as a motor home, slide-in camper. travel trailer,
truck camper. or camping trailer, with or without motor power, designed for human
habitation for recreational purposes or emergency occupancy. Recreational vehicle shall
also include:
I. Camping trailer. A vehicular portable unit mounted on wheels and constructed
with collapsible partial sidewalls which fold for towing by another vehicle and unfold at
ORANGE\MTOP.P.ES\4 5677 1
the campsite and designed for human habitation for recreational or emergency
occupancy:
2. Motor home. A vehicular unit built on or permanently attached to a self-propelled
motor vehicle chassis. chassis cab or van. which becomes an integral part of the
completed vehicle. designed for human habitation for recreational or emergency
occupancy;
3. Slide-in camper.A portable unit,consisting of a roof.floor and sides. designed to
be loaded onto and unloaded from the bed of a pickup truck. and designed for human
habitation for recreational or emergency occupancy and shall include a truck camper.
4. Travel trailer. A portable unit. mounted on wheels. of such a size and weight as
not to require special highway movement permits when drawn by a motor vehicle and for
human habitation for recreational or emergency occupancy or travel trailers carrying off-
highway vehicles.
5. OffHighwav vehicles. Vehicles that are subject to the provisions of California
Vehicle Code. Section 38010(a).that include.but are not limited to(a)any motorcycle or
motor-driven cycle, except for any motorcycle which is eligible for a special
transportation identification device issued pursuant to Vehicle Code. Section 38088: (b)
any snowmobile or other vehicle designed to travel over snow or ice, as defined in
Vehicle Code. Section 557: and (c) any motor vehicle commonly referred to as a sand
buggy.dune buggy_or all terrain vehicle.
Right-of-ii'av means a corridor or strip of land,either public or private. on which a right
of passage has been recorded and over which are built roadways.curbs and parkways
Semitrailer means a vehicle designed for carrying persons or property. used in
conjunction with a motor vehicle.and so constructed that some part of its weight and that
of its load rests upon.or is carried bv.another vehicle.
Trailer means a vehicle designed for carrying persons or property on its own structure
and for being drawn by a vehicle. "Trailer" includes a semitrailer when used in
conjunction with an auxiliary dolly. if the auxiliary dolly is of a type constructed to
replace the function of the drawbar and the front axle or axles of a trailer.
Truck tractor means a motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing other
vehicles and not so constructed as to carry a load, other than a part of the weight of the
vehicle and the load so drawn. As used in this section. "load" does not include items
carried on the truck tractor in conjunction with the operation of the vehicle if the load
carrying space for these items does not exceed thirty-four(34)square feet.
Unladen weight means the weight of a vehicle equipped and ready for operation on the
road including the body, fenders,oil in motor,radiator full of water,with five gallons of
gasoline or equivalent weight of other motor fuel: also equipment required by law. and
OR.Ntu-E\MTOP.REs\45677 3
unless exempted under California Vehicle Code Section 661.any special cabinets. boxes
or body parts permanently attached to the vehicle, and any machinery. equipment or
attachment which is attendant to the efficient operation of the body or vehicle.
Vehicle means a device by which any person or property may be propelled. moved. or
drawn upon a highway, excepting a device moved exclusively by human power or used
exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.
B. Application. These regulations shall apply only in Neighborhood districts and
sub-districts as defined in this Article.
C. Regulations. The following regulations shall apply to the parkin and/or storage
of commercial.oversized and recreational vehicles:
1. No commercial vehicle, trailer,truck tractor or oversized vehicle may be
parked on private property.except:
a. While loading or unloading goods or materials when delivered to the
property:and/or
b. When the vehicle is parked in connection with providing services to or on
the property.
2. Recreational vehicles may be parked and/or stored on private property.
subject to the following:
a. A maximum of one recreational vehicle may be parked and/or stored in a
front yard setback or a residential driveway,provided that all of the following are met:
(1) The entire recreational vehicle fits over an paved surface:(2)The recreational vehicle
is parked and/or stored behind a public sidewalk where applicable:(3) The recreational
vehicle is parked and/or stored behind the property line and does not encroach into a
public parkway containing a sidewalk: and (4) Where there is no sidewalk the
recreational vehicle is parked at least eight feet (8') from the face of the curb, or eight
feet(8')from the beginning of the paved street
b. Notwithstanding limitations on paved surfaces in front yard - -{Formatted:Bullets and Numbering )
setbacks. a paved surface used for the lawful parking and/or storage of a recreational
vehicle shall combined with existing lawful driveways shall generally not exceed forty
percent(40%)of the total width of the front yard setback. Installation of more than one
driveway or combined driveways may be permitted subject to the submittal and approval
of a temporary use permit and shall be in accordance with Section 88.36.100. Driveway
locations and ultimate widths shall be established as part of the temporary use permit.
c. Recreational vehicles may be parked and/or stored on side yards, as long-N,- -{Formatted:Tabs: 1 list tab+
as the entire recreational vehicle is parked and/or stored on a paved surface and there is a l Not at i.5^
clearance of not less than three feet (3') from the residential structure over the entire '(Formatted:Bullets and Numbering
length of the recreational vehicle.
ORANGE\t;TORrms\4 5677.
d. Recreational vehicles may be parked and/or stored on rear yards. as lone
as the entire recreational vehicle is parked and/or stored on a paved surface and there is a
clearance of not less than three feet(31 from all parts of the residential structure.
e. Recreational Vehicles parked or stored in front yard driveways must be
parked perpendicular to the front yard property line and where possible facing forward
for safer egress into the public right-of-way.
f. Recreational vehicles parked and/or stored in a front yard driveway must
be registered and operational. Recreational vehicles shall be maintained clean and in
repair and shall not leak any fluids (oil. coolant,etc.). No person shall dump or dispose
of any recreational vehicle waste except in certified waste disposal canisters.
e. Recreational vehicles that are stored on property may be protected with an
appropriate cover. An appropriate cover shall be a snap-up cover or snug zip-up cover
made of canvas. polyester, vinyl or other weather resistant material, customized to fit
over the recreational vehicle. No recreational vehicle shall be parked or stored anywhere
on the property under a temporary accessory structure(i.e.. canopy.tent_tarp. or similar
structure).
h. Recreational vehicles may be temporarily connected to an electrical outlet
only while parked within the private property for a period not to exceed seventy-two(72)
hours and for the sole purpose of loading and unloading the recreational vehicle and
getting it ready for a trip.
Section 88.38.035(B)
"B. Temporary signs.The following temporary signs are allowe&subject to the , —(Deleted: without n sign permit.
approval of a temporary sien permit from the Economic and Community Development
Department.Planning Division.of the City of Azusa.'; t -(Deleted=y J
Section 88.035(B)(3)
3. On-site human directional and advertising signs. On-site human directional
and advertising signs shall be permitted on the same property as the sign directs or
advertises. Such signs shall not be carried in a manner that creates a safety hazard to
patrons of the properly upon which such sign is carried.
Section 88.38.035(D)(7)
7. On-site human directional signs.Provided that such signs shall not be carried in
a manner that creates a safety hazard to patrons of the property upon which such sign is
carried.
Section 88.38.040(G)(1)
ORANGE\t;TORRES\55677 2
1. Off-site human directional and advertising signs. - — — Formatted:Bullets and Numbering
Section 88.38.070(F)
Deleted:Temporary signs are allowed
F. Temporary signs. The following tem_porary sites are allowed subject to the , ' subject to the following requirements.
approval of a temporary sign permit from the Planning Division. All temporary signs
shall be maintained in good repair and properly secured so as not to create a public safety
hazard.
Section 88.38.070(F)(7)
4 Formatted:Font:Bold
,7. Additional temporary sign standards and guidelines. J '
a. Temporary signs shall not be placed over public property or public rights-of-
way.
b.Temporary signs shall not interfere with the operation of doors or windows.
c. Temporary signs shall not be posted on public facilities(i.e..utility poles.light
standards.sign posts.trees.etc.)
d. Suspended temporary signs shall be at least eight feet (8' 0") above walking
surfaces and sixteen feet(16')minimum above driving surfaces.
e.Temporary wall or suspended signs shall not exceed ten percent (10%) the
total square footage of the surface of the front building facade and may be mounted on
any building wall surface.
f.Temporary window signs shall not exceed the maximum twenty percent (20%)
coverage of the total window area.including any permanent window signs.
Section 88.42.020(E)
E. Tents and portable shelter structures. The use of tents and other temporary and
portable shelter structures,lnay be allowed in residential districts in rear yard areas not , —{Deleted:shall be allowed in the NO
visible from the street or public right-of-way. l zones only within a rear yard.
Section 88.70.020(Beneath the definition of"Sign")
6.Bench Sign.Copy painted on a portion of a bench
6a. Business or commercial entity. A business or commercial endeavor that
engages in activities as a means of livelihood or profit.or an entity which engages in such
activities.
ORANGE\MTORRES\4 5E77.I
10. Directory Sign. A sign for listing the tenants and their suite numbers of a multiple
tenant structure or center
10a. Display of goods. The exhibition of objects or merchandise for public
view.
21. Non-conforming sign. An advertising structure or sign which was lawfully enacted
and maintained prior to the adoption of this Development Code, but does not now
completely comply with current regulations
21a.On-site human directional and advertising sign.A temporary sign that is
held. carried. or supported by a person while on the same property as the sign directs
or advertises. but does not include a sign or words or pictures featured on an
article of clothing worn by said person.
22. Off-Site Directional Sign. A sign identifying a publicly owned facility, emergency
facility,or a temporary subdivision sign,but excluding real estate signs
22a.Off-site human directional and advertising sign. A temporary sign that is
held.carried. or supported by a person while on a property that is different than the sign
directs or advertises or on public right-of-ways or streets,but does not include a sign or
words or pictures featured on an article of clothing worn by said person.
28. Projecting Sign. A sign other than a wall sign suspending from, or supported by, a
structure and projecting outward. f
't Formatted:Font:Bold
28a. Public right-of waw The area in. upon. above, beneath, or across any_,
public street.road lane.court,alley. boulevard, sidewalk. pathway. park. open space.
landscape lot. drainage facility. easement or other public place or property within the
City.as it now or hereafter exists.
ORAl4GE\M7ORRE5\45677 ?
Redline Version of Amended Development Code Sections
Section 88.30.060(D)(3)
"Vehicle parking and storage. No required parking space shall be located within a
required setback, except as provided by Section 88.36.090.A (Location of Parking),and — — Deleted:.No front or side 5treet
88.36.130 (Commercial. Oversized and Recreational Vehicles on Private Property). The setback shall be used for parking a motorvehicle,recreational vehicle(RV),boat,
following requirements shall also apply: or other vehicles.except utas an operable
automobile or truck of one-ton capacity
or less.in regular use.may be parked
within a paved driveway.
a. All vehicles parked within the front yard setback of a residential lot shall be
parked only on a driveway leading to a garage or carport and shall be parked on a paved
surface. The maximum allowable area that can be paved in the front yard setback or
street side yard setback area is thirty-five percent(35%)of the total width of the setback
area.
b. Parking of any vehicles on unpaved surfaces. concrete tiles or blocks. or
erasscrete blocks, concrete tiles or similar surfaces is prohibited. Driveways must be
fully paved.
c. The parking or storage of inoperable vehicles in the front yard of a residential lot
is prohibited. Inoperable vehicles may be parked or stored in the side or rear yards of a
residential lot on a paved area or in a garage. provided the vehicle is screened with
approved and appropriate fencing from public view.
d. The parking of any vehicle on any vacant unpaved lot is prohibited.
e. Vehicles parked on driveways in the front yard setback or street side yard setback
shall not encroach into a parkway containing a sidewalk or in cases where there is no
sidewalk.at least eight feet(8'0")from the edge of the curb and in the absence of a curb
at least eight feet(8' 0")from the edge of the paved road.
f. Vehicle repairs shall not be performed in front yard setbacks except in case of an
emergency. No lone term repairs or car dismantling shall be allowed in front yard
setbacks. An emergency is considered as the car being unable to start such as a battery
lump or changing a flat tire. Lone term repairs are considered those taking more than a
twelve(12)hour consecutive period."
Deleted:Recreational vehicle and
travel nailer storage.No recreational
Section 88.36.030(E) vehicle,as the term is defined in Article 6
1 (Glossary),or travel trailer shall be stored
(parked for 24 bolas or more)within a
front setback area in any neighborhood
Section 88.36.130 zone established by Article 2 No
recreational vehicle or travel wailer shall
be stored within any District or9
Commercial.Oversized and Recreational Vehicles on Private Property. corridor,except where authorized by
Temporary Use Permit approval,or in an
approved vehicle storage focility.9
A. Definitions. Formatted:Bullets and Numbering
OR WtGE\t4TORRES\4 5 677.1
The following words, terms and phrases. when used in this chapter. shall have the
meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a
different meaning:
Connnercial vehicle means a motor vehicle of a type required to be registered under the
California Vehicle Code. or maintained for the transportation of persons for hire.
compensation or profit or designed_ used. or maintained primarily for the transportation
of property.
Curb means an edging(as of concrete)built along a street to form part of the gutter and
edge of the street.
Gross vehicle weight rating(GVWR)means the weight specified by the manufacturer as
the loaded weight of a single vehicle.
Gross combination weight rating (GCWR) means the weight specified by the
manufacturer as the loaded weight of a combination or articulated vehicle. In the absence
of a weight specified by the manufacturer, GCWR shall be determined by adding the
GVWR of the power unit and the total unladen weight of the towed units and any load
thereon.
Oversized vehicle shall be defined as any vehicle whether motorized or non-motorized
that exceeds twenty three feet(23')in length,or eighty inches (80") in width or ninety-
six inches(96")in height regardless of its weight. Any extension caused by any mirror.
load height or any accessory attached to such vehicle shall be considered part of the
measured distance.
Notwithstanding the length, width,and height requirements for an oversized vehicle,the
following vehicles shall also be considered oversized vehicles subject to the prohibitions
contained in this section:
1. Buses as defined in the California Vehicle Code:
2. Trailer coaches as defined in the California Vehicle Code:and
Park means the standing of a vehicle. whether occupied or not, otherwise than
temporarily for the purpose o£ and while actually engaged in. loading or unloading
merchandise orpasseneers.
Recreational vehicle shall be defined as a motor home. slide-in camper. travel trailer.
truck camper. or camping trailer. with or without motor power, designed for human
habitation for recreational purposes or emergency occupancy. Recreational vehicle shall
also include:
1. Camping trailer. A vehicular portable unit mounted on wheels and constructed
with collapsible partial sidewalls which fold for towing by another vehicle and unfold at
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the campsite and designed for human habitation for recreational or emergency
occupancy:
2. Motor home.A vehicular unit built on or permanently attached to a self-propelled
motor vehicle chassis, chassis cab or van. which becomes an integral part of the
completed vehicle, designed for human habitation for recreational or emergency
occupancy:
3. Slide-in camper.A portable unit,consisting of a roof.floor and sides, designed to
be loaded onto and unloaded from the bed of a pickup truck_ and designed for human
habitation for recreational or emergency occupancy and shall include a truck camper.
4. Travel trailer. Aportable unit. mounted on wheels. of such a size and weight as
not to require special highway movement permits when drawn by a motor vehicle and for
human habitation for recreational or emergency occupancy or travel trailers carrying off-
highway vehicles.
5. OfT-Higlrwav vehicles. Vehicles that are subject to the provisions of California
Vehicle Code. Section 380I0(a).that include,but are not limited to(a)any motorcycle or
motor-driven cycle. except for any motorcycle which is eligible for a special
transportation identification device issued pursuant to Vehicle Code. Section 38088: (b)
any snowmobile or other vehicle designed to travel over snow or ice, as defined in
Vehicle Code. Section 557: and (c) any motor vehicle commonly referred to as a sand
buggy.dune buggy.or all terrain vehicle.
Right-of-wm'means a corridor or strip of land. either public or private.on which a right
of passage has been recorded and over which are built roadways.curbs and parkways
Semitrailer means a vehicle designed for carrying persons or property. used in
conjunction with a motor vehicle.and so constructed that some part of its weight and that
of its load rests upon,or is carried by.another vehicle.
Trailer means a vehicle designed for catrving persons or property on its own structure
and for being drawn by a vehicle. "Trailer" includes a semitrailer when used in
conjunction with an auxiliary dolly. if the auxiliary dolly is of a type constructed to
replace the function of the drawbar and the front axle or axles of a trailer.
Truck tractor means a motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing other
vehicles and not so constructed as to carry a load.other than a part of the weight of the
vehicle and the load so drawn. As used in this section. "load" does not include items
carried on the truck tractor in conjunction with the operation of the vehicle if the load
carrying space for these items does not exceed thirty-four(34)square feet.
Unladen weight means the weight of a vehicle equipped and ready for operation on the
road including the body.fenders.oil in motor.radiator full of water.with five gallons of
gasoline or equivalent weight of other motor fuel: also equipment required by law. and
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unless exempted under California Vehicle Code Section 661.any special cabinets,boxes
or body parts permanently attached to the vehicle, and any machinery, equipment or
attachment which is attendant to the efficient operation of the body or vehicle.
Vehicle means a device by which any person or property may be propelled. moved, or
drawn upon a highway. excepting a device moved exclusively by human power or used
exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.
B. Application. These regulations shall apply only in Neighborhood districts and
sub-districts as defined in this Article.
C. Regulations. The following regulations shall apply to the parking and/or storage
of commercial,oversized and recreational vehicles:
1. No commercial vehicle, trailer.truck tractor or oversized vehicle may be
parked on private property.except:
a. While loading or unloading goods or materials when delivered to the
property:and/or
b. When the vehicle is parked in connection with providing services to or on
the property.
2. Recreational vehicles may be parked and/or stored on private property.
subject to the following:
a. A maximum of one recreational vehicle may be parked and/or stored in a
front yard setback or a residential driveway.provided that all of the following are met:
(1) The entire recreational vehicle fits over an paved surface:(2)The recreational vehicle
is parked and/or stored behind a public sidewalk where applicable: (3) The recreational
vehicle is parked and/or stored behind the property line and does not encroach into a
public parkway containing a sidewalk: and (4) Where there is no sidewalk the
recreational vehicle is parked at least eight feet (8') from the face of the curb. or eight
feet(8')from the beginning of the paved street.
b. Notwithstanding limitations on paved surfaces in front yard- — -{Formatted:Bullets and Numbering
setbacks. a paved surface used for the lawful parking and/or storage of a recreational
vehicle shall combined with existing lawful driveways shall generally not exceed forty
percent(40%) of the total width of the front yard setback. Installation of more than one
driveway or combined driveways may be permitted subject to the submittal and approval
of a temporary use permit and shall be in accordance with Section 88.36.100. Driveway
locations and ultimate widths shall be established as part of the temporary use permit.
c. Recreational vehicles may be parked and/or stored on side yards, as long-,— 1 Formatted:Tabs: 1",List tab+
as the entire recreational vehicle is parked and/or stored on a paved surface and there is a " Not at 1.5"
clearance of not less than three feet (3') from the residential structure over the entire '{Formatted:Bullets and Numbering
length of the recreational vehicle.
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d. Recreational vehicles may be parked and/or stored on rear yards, as long
as the entire recreational vehicle is parked and/or stored on a paved surface and there is a
clearance of not less than three feet(3')from all parts of the residential structure.
e. Recreational Vehicles parked or stored in front yard driveways must be
parked perpendicular to the front yard property line and where possible facing forward
for safer egress into the public right-of-way.
f. Recreational vehicles parked and/or stored in a front yard driveway must
be registered and operational. Recreational vehicles shall be maintained clean and in
repair and shall not leak any fluids (oil,coolant. etc.). No person shall dump or dispose
of any recreational vehicle waste except in certified waste disposal canisters.
g. Recreational vehicles that are stored on property may be protected with an
appropriate cover. An appropriate cover shall be a snap-up cover or snug zip-up cover
made of canvas. polyester. vinyl or other weather resistant material, customized to fit
over the recreational vehicle. No recreational vehicle shall be parked or stored anywhere
on the property under a temporary accessory structure(i.e..canopy.tent. tarp.or similar
structure).
h. Recreational vehicles may be temporarily connected to an electrical outlet
only while parked within the private property for a period not to exceed seventy-two(72)
hours and for the sole purpose of loading and unloading the recreational vehicle and
getting it ready for a trip.
Section 8838.035(B)
"B. Temporary signs. The following temporary signs are allowed subject to the --(Deleted: without a sign rwmi:.
approval of a temporary sign permit from the Economic and Community Development
Department.Planning Division.of the City of Azusa.'; _ — -(Deleted:5
Section 88.035(B)(3)
3. On-site human directional and advertising signs. On-site human directional
and advertising signs shall be permitted on the same property as the sign directs or
advertises. Such signs shall not be carried in a manner that creates a safety hazard to
patrons of the property upon which such sign is carried.
Section 88.38.035(D)(7)
7. On-site human directional signs.Provided that such signs shall not be carried in
a manner that creates a safety hazard to patrons of the property upon which such sign is
carried.
Section 88.38.040(G)(1)
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I. Off-site human directional and advertising siens. - - --{Formatted:Bullets and Numbering )
Section 88.38.070(F)
.. Deleted:Temporary signs arc allowed
F. Temporary signs. The following temporary signs are allowed subject to the , -- subject to the following requirements:
approval of a temporary sign permit from the Planning Division. All temporary signs
shall be maintained in good repair and properly secured so as not to create a public safety
hazard.
Section 88.38.070(F)(7)
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7. Additional temporary sign standards and guidelines.
a. Temporary signs shall not be placed over public property or public rights-of-
way.
b.Temporary signs shall not interfere with the operation of doors or windows.
c. Temporary signs shall not be posted on public facilities(i.e..utility poles.light
standards.sign posts.trees.etc.)
d. Suspended temporary signs shall be at least eight feet (8' 0") above walking
surfaces and sixteen feet(16')minimum above driving surfaces.
e.Temporary wall or suspended signs shall not exceed ten percent (10%) the
total square footage of the surface of the front building facade and may be mounted on
any building wall surface.
1.Temporary window signs shall not exceed the maximum twenty percent (20%)
coverage of the total window area,including any permanent window signs.
Section 88.42.020(E)
E. Tents and portable shelter structures. The use of tents and other temporary and
portable shelter structures&nay be allowed in residential districts in rear yard areas not _ -{Deleted:shall be allowed in the NG
visible from the street or public right-of-way. l zones only within a rear jrard.
Section 88.70.020(Beneath the definition of"Sign")
6.Bench Sign.Copy painted on a portion of a bench.
6a. Business or commercial entity. A business or commercial endeavor that
engages in activities as a means of livelihood or profit,or an entity which engages in such
activities.
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10. Directory Sign. A sign for listing the tenants and their suite numbers of a multiple
tenant structure or center.
10a. Display of goods. The exhibition of objects or merchandise for public
view.
21. Non-conforming sign. An advertising structure or sign which was lawfully enacted
and maintained prior to the adoption of this Development Code, but does not now
completely comply with current regulations.
21a.On-site human directional and advertising sign.A temporary sign that is
held. carried, or supported by a person while on the same property as the sign directs
or advertises. but does not include a sign or words or pictures featured on an
article of clothing worn by said person.
22. Off-Site Directional Sign. A sign identifying a publicly owned facility, emergency
facility,or a temporary subdivision sign,but excluding real estate signs.
22a.Off-site human directional and advertising sign. A temporary sisal that is
held. carried. or supported by a person while on a property that is different than the sign
directs or advertises or on public right-of-ways or streets. but does not include a sign or
words or pictures featured on an article of clothing worn by said person.
28.Projecting Sign. A sign other than a wall sign suspending from, or supported by, a
structure and projecting outward.
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28a. Publicright-of-way. The area in. Win. above. beneath. or across an v, '
public street road.lane.court,alley. boulevard. sidewalk. pathway. park. open space.
landscape lot. drainage facility. easement or other public place or property within the
City.as it now or hereafter exists.
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Redline Version of Amended Development Code Sections
Section 88.30.060(D)(3)
"Vehicle parking and storage. No required parking space shall be located within a
required setback, except as provided by Section 88.36 090A (Location of Parking),and — — Deleted:.No front or side street
88.36.130 (Commercial. Oversized and Recreational Vehicles on Private Property). The setback shall be used for parking motor
vehicle,recreational vehicle(RV),boot.
fol lowing requirements shall also apply: or other vehicles,except that an operable
automobile or truck of one-too capacity
or less.in regular use,may be parked
within a paved driveway.
a. All vehicles parked within the front yard setback of a residential lot shall be
parked only on a driveway leading to a carafe or carport.and shall be parked on a paved
surface. The maximum allowable area that can be paved in the front yard setback or
street side yard setback area is thirty-five percent(35%) of the total width of the setback
area.
b. Parking of any vehicles on unpaved surfaces, concrete tiles or blocks. or
grasscrete blocks, concrete tiles or similar surfaces is prohibited. Driveways must be
fully paved.
c. The parking or storage of inoperable vehicles in the front yard of a residential lot
is prohibited. Inoperable vehicles may be parked or stored in the side or rear yards of a
residential lot on a paved area or in a garage, provided the vehicle is screened with
approved and appropriate fencing from public view.
d. The parking of any vehicle on any vacant unpaved lot is prohibited.
e. Vehicles parked on driveways in the front yard setback or street side yard setback
shall not encroach into a parkway containing a sidewalk or in cases where there is no
sidewalk.at least eight feet(8'0")from the edge of the curb and in the absence of a curb
at least eight feet(8'0")from the edge of the paved road.
f. Vehicle repairs shall not be performed in front yard setbacks except in case of an
emergency. No long term repairs or car dismantling shall be allowed in front yard
setbacks. An emergency is considered as the car being unable to start such as a battery
jump or changing a flat tire. Long term repairs are considered those taking more than a
twelve(12)hour consecutive period."
,I Deleted:Recreational vehicle and
Section 88.36.030(E) , travel trailer storage.No recreational
vehicle,as the term is defined in Article 6
(Glossary).or travel trailer shall be stored
(parked for 24 hours or more)within is
front setback area in any neighborhood
Section 88.36.130 zone established by Article 2 No
recreational vehicle or travel trailer shall
be stored within any District orf
Commercial.Oversized and Recreational Vehicles on Private Property. Corridor.except where authorized by
Temporary Use Permit approval.or in an
approved vehicle storage factlity.f
A. Definitions. "'Formatted:Bullets and Numbering
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The following words. terms and phrases. when used in this chapter. shall have the
meanings ascribed to them in this section. except where the context clearly indicates a
different meaning:
Commercial vehicle means a motor vehicle of a type required to be registered under the
California Vehicle Code, or maintained for the transportation of persons for hire.
compensation. or profit or designed. used. or maintained primarily for the transportation
of property.
Curb means an edging(as of concrete)built alone a street to form part of the gutter and
edge of the street.
Gross vehicle weight rating(GVWR)means the weight specified by the manufacturer as
the loaded weight of a single vehicle.
Gross combination weight rating (GCWR) means the weight specified by the
manufacturer as the loaded weight of a combination or articulated vehicle. In the absence
of a weight specified by the manufacturer, GCWR shall be determined by adding the
GVWR of the power unit and the total unladen weight of the towed units and any load
thereon.
Oversized vehicle shall be defined as any vehicle whether motorized or non-motorized.
that exceeds twenty three feet(23')in length. or eighty inches(80") in width or ninety-
six inches (96") in height regardless of its weight. Anv extension caused by any mirror,
load height or any accessory attached to such vehicle shall be considered part of the
measured distance.
Notwithstanding the length.width.and height requirements for an oversized vehicle. the
following vehicles shall also be considered oversized vehicles subject to the prohibitions
contained in this section:
1. Buses as defined in the California Vehicle Code;
7. Trailer coaches as defined in the California Vehicle Code:and
Park means the standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than
temporarily for the purpose of. and while actually engaged in. loading or unloading
merchandise or passengers.
Recreational vehicle shall be defined as a motor home, slide-in camper. travel trailer.
truck camper. or camping trailer. with or without motor power. designed for human
habitation for recreational purposes or emergency occupancy. Recreational vehicle shall
also include:
Camping trailer. A vehicular portable unit mounted on wheels and constructed
with collapsible partial sidewalls which fold for towing by another vehicle and unfold at
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the campsite and designed for human habitation for recreational or emergency
occupancy:
Z. Motor home.A vehicular unit built on or permanently attached to a self-propelled
motor vehicle chassis, chassis cab or van. which becomes an integral part of the
completed vehicle, designed for human habitation for recreational or emergency
occupancy:
3. Slide-in camper.A portable unit,consisting of a roof.floor and sides. designed to
be loaded onto and unloaded from the bed of a pickup truck and designed for human
habitation for recreational or emergency occupancy and shall include a truck camper,
4. Travel trailer. A portable unit, mounted on wheels, of such a size and weight as
not to require special highway movement permits when drawn by a motor vehicle and for
human habitation for recreational or emergency occupancy or travel trailers carrying off-
highway vehicles.
5. Oef Highwav vehicles. Vehicles that are subject to the provisions of California
Vehicle Code. Section 38010(a).that include,but are not limited to(a)any motorcycle or
motor-driven cycle, except for any motorcycle which is eligible for a special
transportation identification device issued pursuant to Vehicle Code,Section 38088: (b)
any snowmobile or other vehicle designed to travel over snow or ice. as defined in
Vehicle Code, Section 557: and (c) any motor vehicle commonly referred to as a sand
buggy.dune buggy.or all terrain vehicle.
Right-of-inav means a corridor or strip of land.either public or private, on which a right
of passage has been recorded and over which are built roadways,curbs and parkways
Semitrailer means a vehicle designed for carrying persons or property. used in
conjunction with a motor vehicle.and so constructed that some part of its weight and that
of its load rests upon.or is carried by.another vehicle.
Trailer means a vehicle designed for carrying persons or property on its own structure
and for being drawn by a vehicle. "Trailer" includes a semitrailer when used in
conjunction with an auxiliary dolly. if the auxiliary dolly is of a type constructed to
replace the function of the drawbar and the front axle or axles of a trailer.
Truck tractor means a motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing other
vehicles and not so constructed as to carry a load. other than a part of the weight of the
vehicle and the load so drawn. As used in this section. "load" does not include items
carried on the truck tractor in conjunction with the operation of the vehicle if the load
carrying space for these items does not exceed thirty-four(34)square feet.
Unladen weight means the weight of a vehicle equipped and ready for operation on the
road including the body,fenders,oil in motor,radiator full of water,with five gallons of
gasoline or equivalent weight of other motor fuel; also equipment required by law. and
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unless exempted under California Vehicle Code Section 66],any special cabinets,boxes
or body parts permanently attached to the vehicle, and any machinery, equipment or
attachment which is attendant to the efficient operation of the body or vehicle.
Vehicle means a device by which any person or property may be propelled, moved_ or
drawn upon a highway, excepting a device moved exclusively by human power or used
exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.
B. Application. These regulations shall apply only in Neighborhood districts and
sub-districts as defined in this Article.
C. Regulations. The following regulations shall apply to the parking and/or storage
of commercial.oversized and recreational vehicles:
1. No commercial vehicle, trailer,truck tractor or oversized vehicle may be
parked on private property.except:
a. While loading or unloading goods or materials when delivered to the
property:and/or
b. When the vehicle is parked in connection with providing services to or on
the property.
?. Recreational vehicles may be parked and/or stored on private property,
subject to the following:
a. A maximum of one recreational vehicle may be parked and/or stored in a
front yard setback or a residential driveway.provided that all of the following are met:
(I) The entire recreational vehicle fits over an paved surface:(2)The recreational vehicle
is parked and/or stored behind a public sidewalk where applicable:(3) The recreational
vehicle is parked and/or stored behind the property line and does not encroach into a
public parkway containing a sidewalk: and (4) Where there is no sidewalk the
recreational vehicle is parked at least eight feet (8') from the face of the curb, or eight
feet(8')from the beginning of the paved street
b. Notwithstanding limitations on paved surfaces in front vard• — -{Formatted:Bullets and Numbering I
setbacks. a paved surface used for the lawful parking and/or storage of a recreational
vehicle shall combined with existing lawful driveways shall generally not exceed forty
percent(40%) of the total width of the front yard setback. Installation of more than one
driveway or combined driveways may be permitted subject to the submittal and approval
of a temporary use permit and shall be in accordance with Section 88.36.100. Driveway
locations and ultimate widths shall be established as part of the temporary use permit.
c. Recreational vehicles may be parked and/or stored on side yards. as long-,— I Formatted:Tabs: r,list tab+
as the entire recreational vehicle is parked and/or stored on a paved surface and there is a I Not at 1.5'
clearance of not less than three feet (3') from the residential structure over the entire Formatted:Bullets and Numbering
length of the recreational vehicle.
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d. Recreational vehicles may be parked and/or stored on rear yards. as long
as the entire recreational vehicle is parked and/or stored on a paved surface and there is a
clearance of not less than three feet(3')from all parts of the residential structure.
e. Recreational Vehicles parked or stored in front yard driveways must be
parked perpendicular to the front yard property line and where possible facing forward
for safer egress into the public right-of-way.
f. Recreational vehicles parked and/or stored in a front yard driveway must
be registered and operational. Recreational vehicles shall be maintained clean and in
repair and shall not leak any fluids(oil, coolant.etc.). No person shall dump or dispose
of any recreational vehicle waste except in certified waste disposal canisters.
g. Recreational vehicles that are stored on property may be protected with an
appropriate cover. An appropriate cover shall be a snap-up cover or snug zip-up cover
made of canvas. polyester. vinyl or other weather resistant material. customized to fit
over the recreational vehicle. No recreational vehicle shall be parked or stored anywhere
on the property under a temporary accessory structure(i.e.. canopy,tent.tarp. or similar
structure).
h. Recreational vehicles may be temporarily connected to an electrical outlet
only while parked within the private property for a period not to exceed seventy-two(72)
hours and for the sole purpose of loading and unloading the recreational vehicle and
getting it ready for a trip.
Section 88.38.035(B)
"B. Temporary signs. The following temporary signs are allowecLsubiect to the , —{Deleted: without a sign permit.
approval of a temporary sign permit from the Economic and Community Development
Department.Planning Division.of the City of Azusa.", _ _ —{Deleted:1 J
Section 88.035(B)(3)
3. On-site human directional and advertising signs. On-site human directional
and advertising signs shall be permitted on the same property as the sign directs or
advertises. Such signs shall not be carried in a manner that creates a safety hazard to
patrons of the property upon which such sign is carried.
Section 88.38.035(D)(7)
7. On-site human directional signs.Provided that such signs shall not be carried in
a manner that creates a safety hR7Ard to patrons of the property upon which such sign is
carried.
Section 88.38.040(G)(1)
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1. Off-site human directional and advertising signs. - — —(Formatted:Bullets and Numbering
Section 88.38.070(F)
Deleted:Temporary signs are allowed
F. Temporary signs. The following, temporary signs are allowed subject to the , subject to the following requirements:
approval of a temporary sign permit from the Planning Division. All temporary signs
shall be maintained in good repair and properly secured so as not to create a public safety
hazard.
Section 88.38.070(F)(7)
4 Formatted:Font:Bold
7. Additional temporary sign standards and guidelines.
a. Temporary signs shall not be placed over public property or public rights-of-
way.
b.Temporary signs shall not interfere with the operation of doors or windows.
c. Temporary signs shall not be posted on public facilities(i.e.,utility poles.light
standards.sign posts,trees.etc.)
d. Suspended temporary signs shall be at least eight feet (8' 0") above walking
surfaces and sixteen feet(16')minimum above driving surfaces.
e.Temporary wall or suspended signs shall not exceed ten percent (10%) the
total square footage of the surface of the front building facade and may be mounted on
any building wall surface.
f.Temporary window signs shall not exceed the maximum twenty percent (20%)
coverage of the total window area.including any permanent window signs.
Section 88.42.020(E)
E. Tents and portable shelter structures. The use of tents and other temporary and
portable shelter structures pay be allowed in residential districts in rear lard areas not —1 Deleted:shall be allowed in the NG
visible from the street or public right-of-way. zones only within a rear yard_
Section 88.70.020(Beneath the definition of"Sign")
6.Bench Sign.Copy painted on a portion of a bench.
6a. Business or commercial entity. A business or commercial endeavor that
engages in activities as a means of livelihood or profit,or an entity which engages in such
activities.
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10. Directory Sign. A sign for listing the tenants and their suite numbers of a multiple
tenant structure or center
10a. Display of goods. The exhibition of obiects or merchandise for public
view.
21.Non-conforming sign. An advertising structure or sign which was lawfully enacted
and maintained prior to the adoption of this Development Code, but does not now
completely comply with current regulations.
21a.On-site human directional and advertising sign.A temporary sign that is
held. carried, or supported by a person while on the same property as the sign directs
or advertises, but does not include a sign or words or pictures featured on an
article of clothing worn by said person.
22. Off-Site Directional Sign. A sign identifying a publicly owned facility, emergency
facility,or a temporary subdivision sign,but excluding real estate signs.
22a.Off-site human directional and advertising sign. A temporary sign that is
held. carried, or supported by a person while on a property that is different than the sign
directs or advertises or on public richt-of-ways or streets.but does not include a siert or
words or pictures featured on an article of clothing worn by saidperson.
28.Projecting Sign. A sign other than a wall sign suspending from, or supported by, a
structure and projecting outward
-{Formatted:Font;Bold
28a. Public right-of-way. The area in. upon. above, beneath. or across any
public street.road.lane.court,alley. boulevard. sidewalk, pathway. park, open space,
landscape lot. drainage facility. easement or other public place or property within the
City,as it now or hereafter exists.
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fi
EXCERPTS FROM THE DEVELOPMENT CODE SUBJECT TO CHANGES
To: Planning Commissioners and Public
From:Jorge V Rosales,Planning Commissioner and ACCFCC Chairman
SECTION 1. 88.30.060• Setback Requirements and Exceptions
A Purpose This Section provides standards for the location.required size and allowable uses of setbacks Setback standards provide open
areas around structures for: visibility and traffic safety; access to and around structures.access to natural light. ventilatken and direct
sunlight Seriaration between potentially conflicting activities:and space for privacy,landscaping and recreation
0. Limitations on the use of setbacks The use or occupancy of a required setback shall comply with the following standards
3 Vehicle parking and storage.No required parking space shall be located within a required setback.except as provided by
Section 88&6 090 A(Location of Parking) No front or side street setback shall be used for parking a motor vehicle, recreational vehicle
RV;.boat or other vchirtes except that an operable automobile or truck of one-ton capacity or less,in regular use,may be parked within a
paved driveway
SECTION 2. 88.36.030-General Parking Regulations
E Recreational vehicle and travel trailer storage_No recreational vehicle,as the term is defined in Article 6(Glossary).or travel trailer
shall be stored parked for 24 hours or more)within a front setback area in any neighborhood zone established by Article 2 No recreational
vvfacic or travel trailer shall he stored within any District or Corridor except where authorized by Temporary Use Permit approval or in an
approved vehicle storage farafry
SECTION 3.88.36.130 • Commercial Vehicles on Private Property
The following standards apply to commercial vehicles which for the purposes of this Section. are: single vehicles or a combination of
vertices with more than Iwo axles single vehicles or a combination of vehicles 20 feel or more in length:or single vehicles or a combination
Of 'filth a manulactu'rer s gross vehicle weight rating of 6.000 pounds(three tons)or more
A Parking limit in residential zoning districts. No commercial vehicle shall be parked for more than three hours on private property in any
fof of neighborhood other than a neighborhood center. except:
loading of unloading goods or materials and the time required to complete the work exceeds he three-hour period;or
2 V!hen the vehicle Is parked in connection with and in aid of providing a service to or on a properly iii the block in which the.sehicle is
parked Amo time in addition to the three-hour period is necessary Ie_complete;he service
B. Parking limits in neighborhood centers,corridors and districts. A commercial vehicle,endtrr:contractors equipment Icr example
clippers concrete pumpers.etc) and other similar mobile.equipment. may be parked on private property only when the vehicle is in
Connection with and is owned or leased by at':approved business in a neighborhood center. a corndo: or district or when the vehicle is
loading or uninauino goods in connection with a business and is partied for 43 hours or less
SECTION 4. 88.38.035 • Exemptions from Sign Permit Requirements
B.Temporary signs The following temporary signs are allowed without a sign permit
•
SECTION S.SECTION 88..38.035-B.3 IS ENTIRELY NEW
SECTION 6,SECTION 88.38.035-D.7 IS ENTIRELY NEW
SECTION 7. 88.38.070•Standards for Specific Sign Types
P oposed signs slid: comply with the following standards applicable to the specific sign type. Each sign type listed in this Section shall be
included in The r:ak.uiatioon of the total sign area al owed on a parcel by Section 88 38.060(Sign Standards by Area). unless this Section
explicitly provides otherwise Each sign shall also comply with the sign area; height, and other requirements of Section 88 38 060_ and at
other applicable provisions of this Chapter
F.Temporary signs.Ton tporary signs are allowed subject to the following requirements
SECTION S.SECTION 88.38..070-F.7 IS ENTIRELY NEW
SECTION 9. 88.42.020-Accessory Structures
h;heie allowed by Article 2(Urban Standards).accessory structures shall comply with the regulations of this Section Telecommunications
facilities are instead subject to the requirements of Chapter 88 446(Telecommunications Facilities)
E Tents and portable shelter structures.The use of tents and other temporary and portable shelter structures shall be allowed in the NG
zones only within a rear yard
SECTION 10. Chapter 88.70 - Definitions
S.Definitions.'S"
Sign_ A stricture device figure display message placard or other contrivance,or any part thereof situated outdoors or indoors. which is
designed,constructer} ;mended,or used to advertise.or to provide information in the nature of advertising,to direct or attract attention to an
ubiecf. person institution. business. product. service event or location by any means. including words letters. figures,designs. symbols.
fixtures colors illumination.or projected images Does not include murals paintings and other works of art that are not intended to erive tise
i.e.identify any business or product Types of signs include the following
6 Bench Sign Copy painted on a portion of a bench
7 Cabinet Sign (Can Sign) A sign with its text andlor logo symbols and artwork on a translucent face panel that is mo:;nted within a
metal frame or cabinet that contains the lighting fixtures which illuminate the sign lace from behind
10 Directory Sign A sign for listing the tenants and(twit suite numbers of a multiple tenant structure or center
11 Double-Faced Sign A sign constructed to display its message on the outer surfaces of two identical andlor opposite parallel
planes
21. Nonconforming Sign An advertising structure or sign which was lawfully erected end maintained prior 10 the adoption of this
Development Code but does not now completely comply with current regulations
22 Off-Site Directional Sign. A sign identifying a publicly owned facility emergency facility or a temporary subctn.'is on sign but
:dug rg real estate signs
22 Off•Site Sign A Sian identifying a use.facility.service:.or product that is not located.sold.or manufactured on the same premise as
the sign or that identifies a use. service.or product by a brand name which,although sold or manufactured on the premise is rot
a principal item for sale or manufactured on the premise
28 Projecting Sign.A sign other than a wail sign suspending from.or supported by.a structure arid projecting outward
29 Real Estate Sign.A sign indicating that a property or arty portion;hereof is available for inspection,sale,lease,rent. or directing
peQule to a property.but not including temporary subdivision signs
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!AZUSA
AGENDA ITEM
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CITY ATTORNEY
VIA: F.M. DELACH, CITY MANAGER tit,1,,9
DATE: May 14, 2008
SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING PORTIONS OF THE AZUSA DEVELOPMENT CODE CONCERNING
VEHICLE PARKING AND STORAGE REGULATIONS, COMMERCIAL, OVERSIZED
AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKING AND STORAGE REGULATIONS ON
PRIVATE PROPERTY AND TEMPORARY SIGN AND TENT REGULATIONS
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council waive further reading, read by title only and introduce
the attached ordinance entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PORTIONS OF THE AZUSA DEVELOPMENT CODE
CONCERNING VEHICLE PARKING AND STORAGE REGULATIONS, COMMERCIAL, OVERSIZED
AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKING AND STORAGE REGULATIONS ON PRIVATE
PROPERTY AND TEMPORARY SIGN AND TENT REGULATIONS
BACKGROUND
The City Council created a committee known as the Azusa Citizens Committee for Code
Compliance ("ACCFCC"). The ACCFCC was charged with reviewing the City's current
development regulations and making recommendations to improve the Development Code.
The ACCFCC made several Development Code amendment recommendations relating to
recreational vehicle ("RV") parking and storage requirements, temporary signs and tent
regulations. City Staff has taken the ACCFCC's recommendations and created the attached
Development Code omnibus Ordinance. The Planning Commission reviewed and
recommended the attached Ordinance at a public hearing held on April 30, 2008.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Azusa is currently in the process of amending many aspects of the Development
Code in an effort to improve the general community and residents' quality of life. As part of
this process, the City charged the ACCFCC with reviewing the existing development
regulations and recommending proposed changes to improve the
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Development Code. The ACCFCC through consultations with the community and various City
Departments created a list of proposed amendments to the Development Code. The
attached Ordinance incorporates the ACCFCC's recommendations and amends a number of
sections throughout the Development Code.
The Ordinance amends Development Code Section 88.30.060(D)(3) by requiring all vehicles
to be parked in paved areas. The Ordinance also. amends Development Code Sections
88.36.030(e) and 88.36.130 by creating more extensive RV parking and storage
requirements. A single RV will be allowed to be parked on private property subject to certain
limitations designed to ensure that the RV does not become a nuisance to neighbors and the
community.
During the Planning Commission's review of the RV parking provisions an issue arose
regarding the setback requirements. As proposed by the ACCFCC RV's are required to be
parked behind a sidewalk, or where there is no sidewalk, at least 8 feet from the edge of the
curb or paved street. The Planning Commission amended the setback requirement in
Ordinance Section 88.36.130(C)(2)(a) so that RV's would be parked 8 feet from the edge of
the property line. The Planning Commission believed this amendment would limit those
situations where RV's may block a driver's line of sight, thereby, increasing overall safety.
Development Code Chapter 88.38's regulations regarding temporary and human signs are
also amended by this Ordinance. The changes require certain temporary signs that were
previously allowed without a sign permit to be authorized only with the approval of a sign
permit by the Economic and Community Development Department. This change will give the
City greater control over the placement of signs within the community.
Additionally, changes to human sign regulations will result from this Ordinance. In recent
years cities throughout the State have been confronted by problems associated with human
signs. The attached Ordinance regulates human signs and requires them to be maintained in
a manner that does not place the public at risk. The attached Ordinance also amends
Development Code Section 88.42.020(E) by requiring tents and portable shelters to be kept
out of the public view.
City Staff and the ACCFCC believe that the changes contained within the attached Ordinance
will improve the Development Code.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
Attachments: (1) Development Code Ordinance
(2) Redline draft of amended code sections
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ORDINANCE NO.2008-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PORTIONS OF THE AZUSA
DEVELOPMENT CODE CONCERNING VEHICLE PARKING AND
STORAGE REGULATIONS, COMMERCIAL, OVERSIZED AND
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKING AND STORAGE
REGULATIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY AND TEMPORARY SIGN
AND TENT REGULATIONS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF TILE CITY OF AZUSA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 8830.060(D) (3) of Article 3 of the Azusa Development Code is
hereby amended, in its entirety,to read as follows:
"Vehicle parking and storage.No required parking space shall be
located within a required setback, except as provided by Section
88.36.090.A (Location of Parking) and 88.36.130 (Commercial,
Oversized and Recreational Vehicles on Private Property). The
following requirements shall also apply:
a. All vehicles parked within the front yard setback of a
residential lot shall be parked only on a driveway leading to a
garage or carport, and shall be parked on a paved surface. The
maximum allowable area that can be paved in the front yard
setback or street side yard setback area is thirty-five percent (35%)
of the total width of the setback area.
b. Parking of any vehicles on unpaved surfaces, concrete tiles
or blocks, or grasscrete blocks, concrete tiles or similar surfaces is
prohibited. Driveways must be fully paved.
c. The parking or storage of inoperable vehicles in the front
yard of a residential lot is prohibited. Inoperable vehicles may be
parked or stored in the side or rear yards of a residential lot on a
paved area or in a garage, provided the vehicle is screened with
approved and appropriate fencing from public view.
d. The parking of any vehicle on any vacant unpaved lot is
prohibited.
e. Vehicles parked on driveways in the front yard setback or
street side yard setback shall not encroach into a parkway
•
containing a sidewalk or in cases where there is no sidewalk, at
least eight feet(8' 0")from the edge of the curb and in the absence
of a curb at least eight feet(8' 0") from the edge of the paved road,
f. Vehicle repairs shall not be performed in front yard
setbacks except in case of an emergency. No long term repairs or
car dismantling shall be allowed in front yard setbacks. An
emergency is considered as the car being unable to start such as a
battery jump or changing a flat tire. Long term repairs are
considered those taking more than a twelve (12) hour consecutive
period."
SECTION 2. Section 88.36.030(E) of Article 3 of the Azusa Development Code is
hereby deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 3. Section 88.36.130 of Article 3 of the Azusa Development Code is hereby
amended, in its entirety,to read as follows:
"88.36.130 —Commercial,Oversized and Recreational Vehicles
on Private Property.
A. Definitions.
The following words,terms and phrases,when used in this chapter,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except
where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Commercial vehicle means a motor vehicle of a type required to be
registered under the California Vehicle Code,or maintained for the
transportation of persons for hire, compensation, or profit or
designed, used, or maintained primarily for the transportation of
property.
Curb means an edging (as of concrete)built along a street to form
part of the gutter and edge of the street.
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) means the weight specified
by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a single vehicle.
Gross combination weight rating (GCWR) means the weight
specified by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a
combination or articulated vehicle. In the absence of a weight
specified by the manufacturer, GCWR shall be determined by
adding the GVWR of the power unit and the total unladen weight
of the towed units and any load thereon.
Oversized vehicle shall be defined as any vehicle whether
motorized or non-motorized, that exceeds twenty three feet(23') in
length,or eighty inches (80") in width or ninety-six inches (96") in
height regardless of its weight. Any extension caused by any
mirror, load height or any accessory attached to such vehicle shall
be considered part of the measured distance.
Notwithstanding the length, width, and height requirements for an
oversized vehicle, the following vehicles shall also be considered
oversized vehicles subject to the prohibitions contained in this
section:
1.. Buses as defined in the California Vehicle Code;
2., Trailer coaches as defined in the California Vehicle Code;
and
Park means the standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not,
otherwise than temporarily for the purpose of, and while actually
engaged in, loading or unloading merchandise or passengers.
Recreational vehicle shall be defined as a motor home, slide-in
camper, travel trailer, truck camper, or camping trailer, with or
without motor power, designed for human habitation for
recreational purposes or emergency occupancy. Recreational
vehicle shall also include:
1. Camping trailer, A vehicular portable unit mounted on
wheels and constructed with collapsible partial sidewalls which
fold for towing by another vehicle and unfold at the campsite and
designed for human habitation for recreational or emergency
occupancy;
2. Motor home. A vehicular unit built on or permanently
attached to a self-propelled motor vehicle chassis, chassis cab or
van, which becomes an integral part of the completed vehicle,
designed for human habitation for recreational or emergency
occupancy;
3. Slide-in camper. A portable unit, consisting of a roof, floor
and sides, designed to be loaded onto and unloaded from the bed of
a pickup truck, and designed for human habitation for recreational
or emergency occupancy and shall include a truck camper.
4. Travel trailer. A portable unit, mounted on wheels, of such
a size and weight as not to require special highway movement
permits when drawn by a motor vehicle and for human habitation
for recreational or emergency occupancy or travel trailers carrying
off-highway vehicles.
5. Off-Highway vehicles. Vehicles that are subject to the
provisions of California Vehicle Code, Section 38010(a), that
include, but are not limited to (a) any motorcycle or motor-driven
cycle, except for any motorcycle which is eligible for a special
transportation identification device issued pursuant to Vehicle
Code, Section 38088; (b) any snowmobile or other vehicle
designed to travel over snow or ice, as defined in Vehicle Code,
Section 557; and (c) any motor vehicle commonly referred to as a
sand buggy, dune buggy,or all terrain vehicle.
Right-of-way means a corridor or strip of land, either public or
private, on which a right of passage has been recorded and over
which are built roadways,curbs and parkways
Semitrailer means a vehicle designed for carrying persons or
property, used in conjunction with a motor vehicle, and so
constructed that some part of its weight and that of its load rests
upon, or is carried by,another vehicle.
Trailer means a vehicle designed for carrying persons or property
on its own structure and for being drawn by a vehicle. "Trailer"
includes a semitrailer when used in conjunction with an auxiliary
dolly, if the auxiliary dolly is of a type constructed to replace the
function of the drawbar and the front axle or axles of a trailer.
Truck tractor means a motor vehicle designed and used primarily
for drawing other vehicles and not so constructed as to carry a load,
other than a part of the weight of the vehicle and the load so drawn.
As used in this section, "load" does not include items carried on
the truck tractor in conjunction with the operation of the vehicle if
the load carrying space for these items does not exceed thirty-four
(34)square feet..
Unladen weight means the weight of a vehicle equipped and ready
for operation on the road including the body, fenders, oil in motor,
radiator full of water, with five gallons of gasoline or equivalent
weight of other motor fuel; also equipment required by law, and
unless exempted under California Vehicle Code Section 661, any
special cabinets, boxes or body parts permanently attached to the
vehicle, and any machinery, equipment or attachment which is
attendant to the efficient operation of the body or vehicle.
Vehicle means a device by which any person or property may be
propelled, moved, or drawn upon a highway, excepting a device
moved exclusively by human power or used exclusively upon
stationary rails or tracks.
B. Application. These regulations shall apply only in
Neighborhood districts and sub-districts as defined in this Article.
C. Regulations. The following regulations shall apply to the
parking and/or storage of commercial, oversized and recreational
vehicles:
1. No commercial vehicle, trailer, truck tractor or oversized
vehicle may be parked on private property, except:
a. While loading or unloading goods or materials
when delivered to the property;and/or
b. When the vehicle is parked in connection with
providing services to or on the property.
2.. Recreational vehicles may be parked and/or stored on
private property,subject to the following:
a. A maximum of one recreational vehicle may be
parked and/or stored in a front yard setback or a residential
driveway,provided that all of the following are met: (1) The entire
recreational vehicle fits over a paved surface; (2) The recreational
vehicle is parked and/or stored behind a public sidewalk, where
applicable; (3) The recreational vehicle is parked and/or stored
behind the property line and does not encroach into a public
parkway containing a sidewalk; and(4)Where there is no sidewalk
the recreational vehicle is parked at least eight feet (8') from the
face of the curb, or eight feet (8') from the beginning of the paved
street.
b. Notwithstanding limitations on paved surfaces in
front yard setbacks, a paved surface used for the lawful parking
and/or storage of a recreational vehicle shall combined with
existing lawful driveways shall generally not exceed forty percent
(40%) of the total width of the front yard setback. Installation of
more than one driveway or combined driveways may be permitted
subject to the submittal and approval of a temporary use permit and
shall be in accordance with Section 88..36.100. Driveway locations
and ultimate widths shall be established as part of the temporary
use permit.
c. Recreational vehicles may be parked and/or stored
on side yards, as long as the entire recreational vehicle is parked
and/or stored on a paved surface and there is a clearance of not less
than three feet (3') from the residential structure over the entire
length of the recreational vehicle.
d. Recreational vehicles may be parked and/or stored
on rear yards, as long as the entire recreational vehicle is parked
and/or stored on a paved surface and there is a clearance of not less
than three feet(3')from all parts of the residential structure.
e. Recreational Vehicles parked or stored in front yard
driveways must be parked perpendicular to the front yard property
Iine and where possible facing forward for safer egress into the
public right-of-way.
f. Recreational vehicles parked and/or stored in a front
yard driveway must be registered and operational. Recreational
vehicles shall be maintained clean and in repair and shall not leak
any fluids (oil, coolant, etc.). No person shall dump or dispose of
any recreational vehicle waste except in certified waste disposal
canisters.
g. Recreational vehicles that are stored on property
may be protected with an appropriate cover. An appropriate cover
shall be a snap-up cover or snug zip-up cover made of canvas,
polyester, vinyl or other weather resistant material, customized to
fit over the recreational vehicle. No recreational vehicle shall be
parked or stored anywhere on the property under a temporary
accessory structure(i..e..,canopy,tent,tarp, or similar structure).
h. Recreational vehicles may be temporarily connected
to an electrical outlet only while parked within the private property
for a period not to exceed seventy-two (72) hours and for the sole
purpose of loading and unloading the recreational vehicle and
getting it ready for a trip.
SECTION 4. Section 88.38.035(B) of Article 3 of the Azusa Development Code is
hereby amended, in part,to read as follows:
"B. Temporary signs. The following temporary signs are
allowed, subject to the approval of a temporary sign permit from
the Economic and Community Development Department, Planning
Division, of the City of Azusa."
SECTION 5 Section 88.38.035(B) of Article 3 of the Azusa Development Code is
hereby amended by adding subsection 3 to read as follows:
"3. On-site human directional and advertising signs. On-site
human directional and advertising signs shall be permitted on the
same property as the sign directs or advertises. Such signs shall
not be carried in a manner that creates a safety hazard to patrons of
the property upon which such sign is carried."
SECTION 6. Section 88.38.035(D) of Article 3 of the Azusa Development Code is
hereby amended by adding subsection 7 to read as follows:
"7. On-site human directional signs." Provided that such
signs shall not be carried in a manner that creates a safety hazard to
patrons of the property upon which such sign is carried.
SECTION 7. Section 88.38.040 of Article 3 of the Azusa Development Code is hereby
amended by adding subsection (G)(1)to read as follows:
"1. Off-site human directional and advertising signs."
SECTION 8. The preamble of Section 88.38.070(F) of Article 3 of the Azusa
Development Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"F. Temporary signs. The following temporary signs are
allowed subject to the approval of a temporary sign permit from the
Planning Division.All temporary signs shall be maintained in good
repair and properly secured so as not to create a public safety
hazard."
SECTION 9. Section 88..38.070(F) of Article 3 of the Azusa Development Code is
hereby amended by adding subsection 7 to read as follows:
"7. Additional temporary sign standards and guidelines.
A. Temporary signs shall not be placed over public property or
public rights-of-way.
B. Temporary signs shall not interfere with the operation of
doors or windows.
C. Temporary signs shall not be posted on public facilities
(i.e., utility poles, light standards, sign posts,trees, etc.)
D. Suspended temporary signs shall be at least eight feet (8'
0") above walking surfaces and sixteen feet (16') minimum above
driving surfaces.
E. Temporary wall or suspended signs shall not exceed ten
percent (10%) the total square footage of the surface of the front
building facade and may be mounted on any building wall surface.
F. Temporary window signs shall not exceed the maximum
twenty percent(20%) coverage of the total window area, including
any permanent window signs."
SECTION 10. Section 88.42.020(E) of Article 4 of the Azusa Development Code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
"E. Tents and portable shelter structures. The use of tents and other temporary and
portable shelter structures may be allowed in residential districts in rear yard areas not visible
from the street or public right-of-way."
SECTION 11. Section 88.70.020 of Article 7 of the Azusa Development Code is hereby
amended by adding the following terms and definitions beneath the definition of"Sign" to read
as follows:
"6a. Business or commercial entity. A business or commercial
endeavor that engages in activities as a means of livelihood or
profit, or an entity which engages in such activities."
"10a.. Display of goods. The exhibition of objects or merchandise
for public view."
"21a.. On-site human directional and advertising sign. A temporary
sign that is held, carried, or supported by a person while on the
same property as the sign directs or advertises, but does not include
a sign or words or pictures featured on an article of clothing worn
by said person."
"22a. Off-site human directional and advertising sign. A
temporary sign that is held, carried,or supported by a person while
on a property that is different than the sign directs or advertises or
on public right-of-ways or streets, but does not include a sign or
words or pictures featured on an article of clothing worn by said
person."
"28a. Public right-of-way. The area in, upon, above, beneath, or
across any public street, road, lane, court, alley, boulevard,
sidewalk, pathway, park, open space, landscape lot, drainage
facility, easement or other public place or property within the City,
as it now or hereafter exists."
SECTION 12. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phase, or portion of this
Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of
competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and
each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof, irrespective of
the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases or
portions might subsequently be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 13. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is not subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not
result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and
15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines,
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in
physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.
SECTION 14. General Plan Consistency. Based on the entire record before the City
Council and all written and oral evidence presented, including the staff report and the findings
made in this Ordinance, the City Council of the City of Azusa hereby finds and determines that
the proposed Ordinance is consistent with the goals and policies of the City of Azusa General
Plan and is reasonably related to the public welfare of the citizens of the City and the surrounding
region. Specifically,the parking provisions in this Ordinance further an important goal identified
within the General Plan's Vision & Values section by improving the physical appearance of the
City by regulating signs, vehicle parking on private property and the location of portable shade
structures,
SECTION 15. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty(30) days after its adoption.
SECTION 16. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Ordinance and shall
cause the same to be posted as required by law.
PASSED,APPROVED,AND ADOPTED this day of 2008.
Joseph R. Rocha
Mayor
ATTEST:
Vera Mendoza
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
Redline Version of Amended Development Code Sections
Section 88.30.060(D)(3)
"Vehicle parking and storage. No required parking space shall be located within a
required setback, except as provided by Section 88 36 090.A (Location of Parking),and , — Deleted:.No front or side street
tor
88.36.130 (Commercial. Oversized and Recreational Vehicles on Private Property). The vehicle,recrshaleational
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following requirements shall also apply: or other vehicles,except that as operable
automobile or truck of one-ton capacity
or less.in regular use.may be parked
within a paved driveway.
a. All vehicles parked within the front yard setback of a residential lot shall be
parked only on a driveway Ieading to a garage or carport.and shall be parked on a paved
surface. The maximum allowable area that can be paved in the front yard setback or
street side yard setback area is thirty-five percent(35%) of the total width of the setback
area.
b. Parking of any vehicles on unpaved surfaces. concrete tiles or blocks. or
grasscrete blocks. concrete tiles or similar surfaces is prohibited. Driveways must be
fully paved.
c. The parking or storage of inoperable vehicles in the front yard of a residential lot
is prohibited. Inoperable vehicles may be parked or stored in the side or rear yards of a
residential lot on a paved area or in a garage. provided the vehicle is screened with
approved and appropriate fencing from public view.
d. The parking of any vehicle on any vacant unpaved lot is prohibited.
e. Vehicles parked on driveways in the front yard setback or street side yard setback
shall not encroach into a parkway containing a sidewalk or in cases where there is no
sidewalk.at least eight feet(8' 0")from the edge of the curb and in the absence of a curb
at least eight feet(8'0")from the edge of the paved road.
f. Vehicle repairs shall not be performed in front yard setbacks except in case of an
emergency. No long term repairs or car dismantling shall be allowed in front yard
setbacks. An emergency is considered as the car being unable to start such as a battery
jump or changing a flat tire. Lone term repairs are considered those taking more than a
twelve(12)hour consecutive period."
Deleted:Recreational vehicle and
Section 88.36.030(p travel trailer storage.No rane)
vehicle,as the term is defineuedd inin Article 6
/ (Glossary),or travel trailer shall be stored
(parked for 24 hours or more)within a
front setback arca in any neighborhood
Section 88.36.130 zone established by Article 2 No
recreational vehicle or travel trailer shall
be stored within any District oil
Commercial.Oversized and Recreational Vehicles on Private Property. corridor.except where authorized by
Temporary Use Permit approval,or in an
approved vehicle storage facility.9
A. Definitions. Bullet and Numbering
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The following words. terms and phrases. when used in this chapter. shall have the
meanings ascribed to them in this section. except where the context clearly indicates a
different meaning:
Commercial vehicle means a motor vehicle of a type required to be registered under the
California Vehicle Code, or maintained for the transportation of persons for hire.
compensation. or profit or designed. used. or maintained primarily for the transportation
ofpropertv.
Curb means an edging (as of concrete)built alone a street to form part of the gutter and
edge of the street.
Gross vehicle weight rating(GVWR)means the weight specified by the manufacturer as
the loaded weight of a single vehicle.
Gross combination weight rating (GCWR) means the weight specified by the
manufacturer as the loaded weight of a combination or articulated vehicle. In the absence
of a weight specified by the manufacturer, GCWR shall be determined by adding the
GVWR of the power unit and the total unladen weight of the towed units and any load
thereon.
Oversized vehicle shall be defined as any vehicle whether motorized or non-motorized
that exceeds twenty three feet(23') in length.or eiehty inches(80") in width or ninety-
six inches (96")in height reeard]ess of its weight. Any extension caused by any mirror,
load height or any accessory attached to such vehicle shall be considered part of the
measured distance.
Notwithstanding the length,width,and height requirements for an oversized vehicle. the
following vehicles shall also be considered oversized vehicles subject to the prohibitions
contained in this section:
1. Buses as defined in the California Vehicle Code;
2. Trailer coaches as defined in the California Vehicle Code:and
Park means the standing of a vehicle. whether occupied or not. otherwise than
temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in. loading or unloading
merchandise or passengers.
Recreational vehicle shall be defined as a motor home. slide-in camper. travel trailer,
truck camper, or campine trailer. with or without motor power. designed for human
habitation for recreational purposes or emergency occupancy. Recreational vehicle shall
also include:
1. Camping trailer. A vehicular portable unit mounted on wheels and constructed
with collapsible partial sidewalls which fold for towing by another vehicle and unfold at
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the campsite and designed for human habitation for recreational or emergency
occupancy:
2. Motor home.A vehicular unit built on or permanently attached to a self-propelled
motor vehicle chassis. chassis cab or van. which becomes an integral part of the
completed vehicle. designed for human habitation for recreational or emergency
occupancy:
3. Slide-in camper.A portable unit.consisting of a roof.floor and sides.designed to
be loaded onto and unloaded from the bed of a pickup truck. and designed for human
habitation for recreational or emergency occupancy and shall include a truck camper.
4. Travel trailer. A portable unit.mounted on wheels, of such a size and weight as
not to require special highway movement permits when drawn by a motor vehicle and for
human habitation for recreational or emergency occupancy or travel trailers carrying off-
highway vehicles.
5. 09=Highway vehicles. Vehicles that are subject to the provisions of California
Vehicle Code. Section 38010(a).that include.but are not limited to(a)any motorcycle or
motor-driven cycle, except for any motorcycle which is eligible for a special
transportation identification device issued pursuant to Vehicle Code. Section 38088: (b)
any snowmobile or other vehicle designed to travel over snow or ice. as defined in
Vehicle Code. Section 557: and (c) any motor vehicle commonly referred to as a sand
buggy,dune buggy.or all terrain vehicle.
Right-of-irav means a corridor or strip of land.either public or private. on which a right
of passage has been recorded and over which are built roadways.curbs and parkways
Semitrailer means a vehicle designed for canning persons or property, used in
conjunction with a motor vehicle.and so constructed that some part of its weight and that
of its load rests upon.or is carried by.another vehicle.
Trailer means a vehicle designed for carrying persons or property on its own structure
and for being drawn by a vehicle. "Trailer" includes a semitrailer when used in
conjunction with an auxiliary dolly, if the auxiliary dolly is of a type constructed to
replace the function of the drawbar and the front axle or axles of a trailer.
Truck tractor means a motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing other
vehicles and not so constructed as to carry a load. other than a part of the weight of the
vehicle and the load so drawn. As used in this section. "load" does not include items
carried on the truck tractor in conjunction with the operation of the vehicle if the load
carrying space for these items does not exceed thirty-four(34)square feet.
Unladen weight means the weight of a vehicle equipped and ready for operation on the
road including the body.fenders,oil in motor,radiator full of water,with five gallons of
gasoline or equivalent weight of other motor fuel: also equipment required by law. and
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unless exempted under California Vehicle Code Section 66I. any special cabinets.boxes
or body parts permanently attached to the vehicle. and any machinery. equipment or
attachment which is attendant to the efficient operation of the body or vehicle.
Vehicle means a device by which any person or property may be propelled moved_ or
drawn upon a highway. excepting a device moved exclusively by human power or used
exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.
B. Application. These regulations shall apply only in Neighborhood districts and
sub-districts as defined in this Article.
C. Regulations. The following regulations shall apply to the parking and/or storage
of commercial oversized and recreational vehicles:
I. No commercial vehicle. trailer,truck tractor or oversized vehicle may be
parked on private property,except:
a. While loading or unloading goods or materials when delivered to the
property:and/or
b. When the vehicle is parked in connection with providing services to or on
the property.
?. Recreational vehicles may be parked and/or stored on private property.
subject to the following:
a. A maximum of one recreational vehicle may be parked and/or stored in a
front yard setback or a residential driveway.provided that all of the following are met:
(1) The entire recreational vehicle fits over an paved surface:(2)The recreational vehicle
is parked and/or stored behind a public sidewalk,where applicable:(3) The recreational
vehicle is parked and/or stored behind the property line and does not encroach into a
public parkway containing a sidewalk: and (4) Where there is no sidewalk the
recreational vehicle is parked at least eight feet(8') from the face of the curb. or eight
feet(81 from the beginning of the paved street
b. Notwithstanding limitations on paved surfaces in front yard- — Formatted:Bullets and Numbering
setbacks. a paved surface used for the lawful parking and/or storage of a recreational
vehicle shall combined with existing lawful driveways shall generally not exceed forty
percent(40%)of the total width of the front yard setback. Installation of more than one
driveway or combined driveways may be permitted subject to the submittal and approval
of a temporary use permit and shall be in accordance with Section 88.36.100. Driveway
locations and ultimate widths shall be established as part of the temporary use permit.
c. Recreational vehicles may be parked and/or stored on side yards. as long-,— I Formatted:Tabs: 1',List tab+
as the entire recreational vehicle is parked and/or stored on a paved surface and there is a I Not at 13°
clearance of not less than three feet (3') from the residential structure over the entire 'f Formatted:Bullets and Numbering
length of the recreational vehicle.
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d. Recreational vehicles may be parked and/or stored on rear yards. as long
as the entire recreational vehicle is parked and/or stored on a paved surface and there is a
clearance of not less than three feet(3')from all parts of the residential structure.
e. Recreational Vehicles parked or stored in front yard driveways must be
parked perpendicular to the front yard property line and where possible facing forward
for safer egress into the public right-of-way.
f. Recreational vehicles parked and/or stored in a front yard driveway must
be registered and operational. Recreational vehicles shall be maintained clean and in
repair and shall not leak any fluids(oil. coolant.etc.). No person shall dump or dispose
of any recreational vehicle waste except in certified waste disposal canisters.
n. Recreational vehicles that are stored on property may be protected with an
appropriate cover. An appropriate cover shall be a snap-up cover or snug zip-up cover
made of canvas, polyester. vinyl or other weather resistant material. customized to fit
over the recreational vehicle. No recreational vehicle shall be parked or stored anywhere
on the property under a temporary accessory structure(i.e.. canopy.tent,tarp. or similar
structure).
h. Recreational vehicles may be temporarily connected to an electrical outlet
only while parked within the private property for a period not to exceed seventy-two(72)
hours and for the sole purpose of loading and unloading the recreational vehicle and
getting it ready for a trip.
Section 88.38.035(B)
"B. Temporary signs_The following temporary signs are allowedtsubject to the — -4 Deleted: without a sign permit.
approval of a temporary sign permit from the Economic and Community Development
Department.Planning Division.of the City of Azusa.", _ , —t Deleted:y
Section 88.035(B)(3)
3. On-site human directional and advertising signs. On-site human directional
and advertising signs shall be permitted on the same property as the sign directs or
advertises. Such signs shall not be carried in a manner that creates a safety hazard to
patrons of the property upon which such sign is carried.
Section 8838.035(D)(7)
7. On-site human directional signs.Provided that such sims shall not be carried in
a manner that creates a safety hazard to patrons of the property upon which such sign is
carried.
Section 88.38.040(G)(1)
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1. Off-site human directional and advertising signs. — —(Formatted:Bullets and Numbering )
Section 88.38.070(F)
Deleted:Temporary signs are allowed
F. Temporary signs. ‘The following temporary signs are allowed subject to the , ' subject to the following requiremenu:
approval of a temporary sign permit from the PIanning Division. All temporary signs
shall be maintained in good repair and properly secured so as not to create a public safety
ha lard.
Section 88.38.070(F)(7)
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7. Additional temporary sign standards and guidelines.
a. Temporary signs shall not be placed over public property or public rights-of-
way.
b.Temporary signs shall not interfere with the operation of doors or windows.
c. Temporary signs shall not be posted on public facilities(i.e.,utility poles.light
standards,sign posts.trees.etc.)
d. Suspended temporary signs shall be at least eight feet (8' 0") above walking
surfaces and sixteen feet(16')minimum above driving surfaces.
e.Temporary wall or suspended signs shall not exceed ten percent (10%) the
total square footage of the surface of the front building facade and may be mounted on
any building wall surface.
f.Temporary window signs shall not exceed the maximum twenty percent (20%)
coverage of the total window area,including any permanent window signs.
Section 88.42.020(E)
E. Tents and portable shelter structures. The use of tents and other temporary and
portable shelter structures,Lay be allowed in residential districts in rear yard areas not , —{Deleted:shall be allowed in the NO
visible from the street or public right-of-way. l zones only within a rear yard.
Section 88.70.020(Beneath the definition of"Sign")
6.Bench Sign.Copy painted on a portion of a bench.
6a. Business or commercial entity. A business or commercial endeavor that
engages in activities as a means of livelihood or profit,or an entity which engages in such
activities.
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10. Directory Sign. A sign for listing the tenants and their suite numbers of a multiple
tenant structure or center.
10a. Display of goods. The exhibition of objects or merchandise for public
view.
21. Non-conforming sign. An advertising structure or sign which was lawfully enacted
and maintained prior to the adoption of this Development Code, but does not now
completely comply with current regulations
21a.On-site human directional and advertising sign.A temporary sign that is
held, carried. or supported by a person while on the same property as the sign directs
or advertises. but does not include a sign or words or pictures featured on an
article of clothing worn by said person.
22. Off-Site Directional Sign. A sign identifying a publicly owned facility, emergency
facility,or a temporary subdivision sign,but excluding real estate signs.
22a.Off-site human directional and advertising sign. A temporary sign that is
held, carried_ or supported by aperson while on a property that is different than the sign
directs or advertises or on public right-of-ways or streets. but does not include a sign or
words or pictures featured on an article of clothing worn by said person.
28. Projecting Sign. A sign other than a wall sign suspending from, or supported by, a
structure and projecting outward.
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28a. Public right-of-way The area in. upon. above. beneath, or across any,
public street.road.lane.court.alley. boulevard. sidewalk. pathway. park open space.
landscape lot. drainage facility. easement or other public place or property within the
City.as it now or hereafter exists.
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EXCERPTS FROM THE DEVELOPMENT CODE SUBJECT TO CHANGES
To: Planning Commissioners and Public
From:Jorge. V Rosales, Planning Commissioner and ACCFCC Chairman
SECTION 1, 88.30.060• Setback Requirements and Exceptions
A Purpose This Section provides standards for the location required size and allowable uses of setbacks Setback standard;provide open
arces tiourld structures for: visibility and traffic safety; access to and around structures:access to natural light. ventilation end direct
sunlight separation between potentially conflicting activities:and space for privacy.landscaping and recreation
D. Limitations on the use of setbacks The use or occupancy of a required setback shall comply with the following standards
3.Vehicle parking and storage.No required parking space shall be located within a required setback.except as provided by
Section F38.t6 090 A(Location of Parking) No front or side street setback shall be used for parking a motor vehicle, recreational vehicle
fz..V boa or ohior ki)hictes except that an operable automobile or track of one-ton capacity or less.in regular use,may be parked within a
paved driveway
SECTION 2. 88-36 030-General Parking Regulations
E Recreational vehicle and travel trailer storage.No recreational vehicle,as the term is defined in Article 6(Glossary).or traveel trailer
shall be stored parked for 24 hours or more)within a front setback area in any neighborhood zone established by Article 2 No recreational
ve icie or travel trailer shall he stored evilhin any District or Corridor except where authorized by Temporary Use Permit approval or in an
approved vehicle.storage facitry
SECTION 3, 88.36.130 • Commercial Vehicles on Private Property
The following standards apply to commercial vehicles which for the purposes of this Section are: single vehicles or a combination of
veiiic;s with more than two axles single vehicles or a combination of vehicles 20 feel or more in length;or single vehicles or a combination
of vehicles;vitt'a inan ifacturer s gross vehicle weight rating of 6.000 pounds(three Ions)or more
A Parking limit in residential zoning districts.No commercial vehicle shall be parked for more than three hours on pevale property in any
p el at a neighborhood other than a neighborhood center.except:
t estiiileloading of unloading goods or materials and the time requires to compiete the work exceeds the three-hour period;or
2 Mien the vehicle Is parked i::connection with and in aid of providing a service to or on a property in the block in which the vehicle is
parked and time in addition to the three-hour period is necessary le compete the service
B Parking limits in neighborhood centers,corridors and districts.A commercial vehicle and/or contractor s equipment(for example,
chippers cenerete pampers. etc) and other similar mobile equipment. may be parked on private propeil'y only when the vehicle is in
i:cir'nection with and is owned or:eased by an approved business in a neighborhood center.a core cru or district or when the vehicle is
ireadine or unleaciing t;Duds in connection with a bpsiness and is parked for 48 hours or less
SECTION 4.88.38.035 - Exemptions from Sign Permit Requirements
B.Temporary signs The fnllowirrg temporary signs are allowed without a sign permit
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SECTION 5.SECTION 88.38.035-B.3 IS ENTIRELY NEW
SECTION 6.SECTION 88.38.035-D.7 IS ENTIRELY NEW
SECTION 7. 88.38.070-Standards for Specific Sign Types
Proposed signs shali comply awiitt the loltovring standards applicable to the sped Ic sign type Each sign type listed in this Section shall be
included in the calculation of the total sign area allowed on a parcel by Section 88 38 030(Sign Standards by Area). unless this Section
explicitly provides otherwise Each sign shall also comply with the sign area,height. and other requirements of Section 88 38 060 and al;
other applicable provisions of this Chapter
F.Temporary signs Temporary signs are allowed subject to lire following requirements
SECTION S. SECTION 88..38.070-F.7 IS ENTIRELY NEW
SECTION 9. 88.42.020 •Accessory Structures
lydilere allowed by Article 2(Urban Standards). accessory structures shall comply with the regulations of this Section Telecommunications
facilities are instead subject to the requirements of Chapter 88 46(Telecommunications Facilities)
E Tents and portable shelter structures.The use of tents and other temporary and portable shelter structures shall be allowed in the NC
zones only within a rear yard
SECTION 10. Chapter 88.70 - Definitions
S Definitions.`'S"
Sign A stricture device figure display message placard.or other contrivance,or any part thereof situated outdoors or indoors, which is
designed.constructed ;mended, or used to advertise.or to provide information in the nature of advertising.to direct or attract attention io an
slaw.t person institution. business. product service event or location by any means.including words letters.figures,designs: symbols.
fixtures.colors.illumination.or projected images Does not include murals paintings and other works of art that are not intended to advertise
Jr identify any usriiess or product.Types of signs include the following
6 Bench Sign Copy painted on a portion of a bench
7 Cabinet Sign (Can Sign).A sign with its text and?or logo symbols and artwork on a translucent face panel that is mounted within a
metal frame of cabinet that contains ihe lighting fixtures which illuminate the sign lace from behind
10 Directory Sign.A sign fur listing the tenants and their suite numbers of a multiple tenant structure or center
11 Double-Faced Sign A sign constructed to display its message on the outer surfaces of two identical andior opposite parallel
planes
21 Nonconforming Sign An advertising structure or sign which was lawfully erected end maintained (prior to the adoption of this
Development Code but does not now completely comply with current regulations
22 Off-Site Directional Sign. A sign ider..tifyine a publicly owned facility. emergency faaty. or a temporary subdivision sign but
eluding real estaie signs
23 ON-Site Sign A sign identifying a use_facility.service.or product that is not located.sold or manufactured on the same premise as
the sign or that identifies a use.service.or product by a brand name which,although sold or manufactured on the premise is not
a principal Item for sale or manufactured on the premise
28 Projecting Sign A sign other than a wail sign suspending from.,or supported by.a structure and projecting outward
29 Real Estate Sign.A sign indicating that a property or any portion thereof is available for inspection. sale, lease,rent. or directing
puoule to a property.but not including temporary subdivision signs
Redline Version of Amended Development Code Sections
Section 88.30.060(D)(3)
"Vehicle parking and storage. No required parking space shall be located within a
required setback, except as provided by Section 88.36.090..A (Location of Parking),and — — Deleted:.No front or side street
setback shall be used for parking a motor •
88.36.130 (Commercial. Oversized and Recreational Vehicles on Private Property). The vehicle,recreationalvebicle(RV)•boat_
following requirements shall also apply: or other vehicles.except that an operable
automobile or truck of one-ton capacity
or less.in regular use.may be parked
within a paved driveway.
a. All vehicles parked within the front yard setback of a residential lot shall be
parked only on a driveway leading to a garage or carport.and shall be parked on a paved
surface. The maximum allowable area that can be paved in the front yard setback or
street side yard setback area is thirty-five percent(35%)of the total width of the setback
area.
b. Parking of any vehicles on unpaved surfaces. concrete tiles or blocks. or
arasscrete blocks, concrete tiles or similar surfaces is prohibited. Driveways must be
fully paved.
c. The parking or storage of inoperable vehicles in the front yard of a residential lot
is prohibited. Inoperable vehicles may be parked or stored in the side or rear yards of a
residential lot on a paved area or in a garage. provided the vehicle is screened with
approved and appropriate fencing from public view.
d. The parking of any vehicle on any vacant unpaved lot is prohibited.
e. Vehicles parked on driveways in the front yard setback or street side yard setback
shall not encroach into a parkway containing a sidewalk or in cases where there is no
sidewalk.at least eight feet(8'0")from the edge of the curb and in the absence of a curb
at least eight feet(8'0")from the edge of the paved road.
f. Vehicle repairs shall not be performed in front yard setbacks except in case of an
emergency. No long term repairs or car dismantling, shall be allowed in front yard
setbacks. An emergency is considered as the car being unable to start such as a battery
jump or changing a flat tire. Lona term repairs are considered those taking more than a
twelve(12)hour consecutive period."
1 Deleted:Recreational vehicle and
/ travel trailer storage.No recreational
Sect-ion $$.36.030(E) vehicle.as the term is defined in Article 6
(Glossary),or travel trailer shall be stored
(parked for 24 hours or more)within a
front setback area in any neighborhood
zone established by Article 2 No
Section $$.36.13U recreational vehicle or travel trailer shall
be stored within any District oil
Corridor.except where authorized by
Commercial.Oversized and Recreational Vehicles on Private Property. Temporary Use Permit approval,or in an
approved vehicle storage facility.q
A. Definitions. Formatted:Bullets and Numbering 1
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The following words. terms and phrases. when used in this chapter. shall have the
meanings ascribed to them in this section. except where the context clearly indicates a
different meaning:
Commercial vehicle means a motor vehicle of a type required to be registered under the
California Vehicle Code. or maintained for the transportation of persons for hire.
compensation. or profit or designedt used_ or maintained primarily for the transportation
of property.
Curb means an edging (as of concrete)built along a street to form part of the gutter and
edge of the street.
Gross vehicle weight rating(GVWR)means the weight specified by the manufacturer as
the loaded weight of a single vehicle.
Gross combination weight rating (GCWR) means the weight specified by the
manufacturer as the loaded weight of a combination or articulated vehicle. In the absence
of a weight specified by the manufacturer. GCWR shall be determined by adding the
GVWR of the power unit and the total unladen weight of the towed units and any load
thereon.
Oversized vehicle shall be defined as any vehicle whether motorized or non-motorized.
that exceeds twenty three feet(23')in length. or eighty inches(S4") in width or ninety-
six inches (96")in height regardless of its weight. Any extension caused by any mirror.
load height or any accessory attached to such vehicle shall be considered part of the
measured distance.
Notwithstanding the length. width, and height requirements for an oversized vehicle, the
following vehicles shall also be considered oversized vehicles subiect to the prohibitions
contained in this section:
1. Buses as defined in the California Vehicle Code:
Z. Trailer coaches as defined in the California Vehicle Code:and
Park means the standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not. otherwise than
temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in. loading or unloading
merchandise or passengers.
Recreational vehicle shall be defined as a motor home. slide-in camper. travel trailer.
truck camper. or camping trailer. with or without motor power, designed for human
habitation for recreational purposes or emergency occupancy. Recreational vehicle shall
also include:
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1. Camping trailer. A vehicular portable unit mounted on wheels and constructed
with collapsible partial sidewalls which fold for towing by another vehicle and unfold at
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the campsite and designed for human habitation for recreational or emergency
occupancy:
3. Motor home.A vehicular unit built on or permanently attached to a self-propelled
motor vehicle chassis. chassis cab or van. which becomes an integral part of the
completed vehicle. designed for human habitation for recreational or emergency
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occupancy:
3. Slide-in camper. A portable unit,consisting of a roof.floor and sides.designed to
be loaded onto and unloaded from the bed of a pickup truck_ and designed for human
habitation for recreational or emergency occupancy and shall include a truck camper.
4. Travel trailer.A portable unit_mounted on wheels, of such a size and weight as
not to require special highway movement permits when drawn by a motor vehicle and for
human habitation for recreational or emergency occupancy or travel trailers carrying off-
highway vehicles.
5. Of-Higlnnav vehicles. Vehicles that are subject to the provisions of California
Vehicle Code. Section 38010(a).that include.but are not limited to(a)any motorcycle or
motor-driven cycle, except for any motorcycle which is eligible for a special
transportation identification device issued pursuant to Vehicle Code. Section 38088: (b)
any snowmobile or other vehicle designed to travel over snow or ice, as defined in
Vehicle Code. Section 557: and (c) any motor vehicle commonly referred to as a sand
buggy.dune buggy.or all terrain vehicle.
Right-of-wav means a corridor or strip of land.either public or private, on which a right
of passage has been recorded and over which are built roadways.curbs and parkways
Semitrailer means a vehicle designed for carrying persons or property. used in
conjunction with a motor vehicle.and so constructed that some part of its weight and that
of its load rests upon.or is carried by.another vehicle.
Trailer means a vehicle designed for carrying persons or property on its own structure
and for being drawn by a vehicle. "Trailer" includes a semitrailer when used in
conjunction with an auxiliary dolly. if the auxiliary dolly is of a type constructed to
replace the function of the drawbar and the front axle or axles of a trailer.
Truck tractor means a motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing other
vehicles and not so constructed as to carry a load,other than a part of the weight of the
vehicle and the load so drawn. As used in this section, "load" does not include items
carried on the truck tractor in conjunction with the operation of the vehicle if the load
carrying space for these items does not exceed thirty-four(34)square feet.
Unladen weight means the weight of a vehicle equipped and ready for operation on the
road including the body, fenders,oil in motor,radiator full of water, with five gallons of
gasoline or equivalent weight of other motor fuel: also equipment required by law, and
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unless exempted under California Vehicle Code Section 661. any special cabinets.boxes
or body parts permanently attached to the vehicle. and any machinery. equipment or
attachment which is attendant to the efficient operation of the body or vehicle.
Vehicle means a device by which any person or property may be propelled, moved, or
drawn upon a highway. excepting a device moved exclusively by human power or used
exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.
B. Application. These regulations shall apply only in Neighborhood districts and
sub-districts as defined in this Article.
C. Regulations. The following regulations shall apply to the parking and/or storage
of commercial.oversized and recreational vehicles:
1. No commercial vehicle, trailer.truck tractor or oversized vehicle may be
parked on private property.except:
a. While loading or unloading goods or materials when delivered to the
property:and/or
b. When the vehicle is parked in connection with providing services to or on
the property.
2. Recreational vehicles may be parked and/or stored on private property.
subject to the following:
a. A maximum of one recreational vehicle may be parked and/or stored in a
front yard setback or a residential driveway, provided that all of the following are met:
(1) The entire recreational vehicle fits over an paved surface:(2)The recreational vehicle
is parked and/or stored behind a public sidewalk where applicable:(3) The recreational
vehicle is parked and/or stored behind the property line and does not encroach into a
public parkway containing a sidewalk: and (4) Where there is no sidewalk the
recreational vehicle is parked at least eight feet (8') from the face of the curb. or eight
feet(8')from the beginning of the paved street
b. Notwithstanding limitations on paved surfaces in front yard — -{Formatted;Bullets and Numbering )
setbacks. a paved surface used for the lawful parking and/or storage of a recreational
vehicle shall combined with existing lawful driveways shall generally not exceed forty
percent(40%) of the total width of the front yard setback. Installation of more than one
driveway or combined driveways may be permitted subject to the submittal and approval
of a temporary use permit and shall be in accordance with Section 88.36.100. Driveway
locations and ultimate widths shall be established as part of the temporary use permit.
c. Recreational vehicles may be parked and/or stored on side yards, as long — Formatted:Tabs: 1 List tab+
as the entire recreational vehicle is parked and/or stored on a paved surface and there is a Not at 1.5'
clearance of not less than three feet (3') from the residential structure over the entire 'f Formatted:Bullets and Numbering
length of the recreational vehicle.
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d. Recreational vehicles may be parked and/or stored on rear yards. as long
as the entire recreational vehicle is parked and/or stored on a paved surface and there is a
clearance of not less than three feet(3')from all parts of the residential structure.
e. Recreational Vehicles parked or stored in front yard driveways must be
parked perpendicular to the front yard property Iine and where possible facing forward
for safer egress into the public richt-of-way.
f. Recreational vehicles parked and/or stored in a front yard driveway must
be registered and operational. Recreational vehicles shall be maintained clean and in
repair and shall not leak any fluids(oil. coolant. etc.). No person shall dump or dispose
of any recreational vehicle waste except in certified waste disposal canisters.
a. Recreational vehicles that are stored on property may be protected with an
appropriate cover. An appropriate cover shall be a snap-up cover or snug zip-up cover
made of canvas. polyester. vinyl or other weather resistant material. customized to fit
over the recreational vehicle. No recreational vehicle shall be parked or stored anywhere
on the property under a temporary accessory structure(i.e.. canopy,tent, tarp. or similar
structure).
h. Recreational vehicles may be temporarily connected to an electrical outlet
only while parked within the private property for a period not to exceed seventy-two(721
hours and for the sole purpose of loading and unloading the recreational vehicle and
eettina it ready for a trip.
Section 88.38.035(B)
"B. Temporary signs. The following temporary signs are allowetsubiect to the , 4 Deleted: without a sign rerrniL j
approval of a temporary sign permit from the Economic and Community Development
Department.Planning Division.of the City of Azusa."; , —(Deleted:q J
Section 88.035(B)(3)
3. On-site human directional and advertising signs. On-site human directional
and advertising signs shall be permitted on the same property as the sign directs or
advertises. Such signs shall not be carried in a manner that creates a safety hazard to
patrons of the property upon which such sign is carried.
Section 88.38.035(D)(7)
7. On-site human directional signs.Provided that such sins shall not be carried in
a manner that creates a safety hazard to patrons of the property upon which such sign is
carried.
Section 88.38.040(G)(1)
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I. Off-site human directional and advertising signs. - — -{Formatted:Bullets and Numbering
Section 88.38.070(F)
Deleted:Temporary signs are allowed
F. Temporary signs. Jbe following_ tem_porary signs are allowed subject to the , ' subject m the roiowingrequirements:
approval of a temporary sign permit from the Planning Division. All temporary signs
shall be maintained in good repair and properly secured so as not to create a public safety
ha7nr'd.
Section 88.38.070(F)(7)
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7 Additional temporary sign standards and guidelines.
a. Temporary signs shall not be placed over public property or public rights-of-
way.
b.Temporary signs shall not interfere with the operation of doors or windows.
c. Temporary signs shall not be posted on public facilities(i.e..utility poles.light
standards.sign posts.trees.etc.)
d. Suspended temporary signs shall be at least eight feet (8' 0") above walking
surfaces and sixteen feet(16')minimum above driving surfaces.
e.Temporary wall or suspended signs shall not exceed ten percent (10%) the
total square footage of the surface of the front building facade and may be mounted on
any building wall surface.
f.Temporary window signs shall not exceed the maximum twenty percent (20%)
coverage of the total window area.including any permanent window signs.
Section 88.42.020(E)
E. Tents and portable shelter structures. The use of tents and other temporary and
portable shelter structures Lrtay be allowed in residential districts in rear yard areas not_ _ IDeleted:shall be allowed in the NG
visible from the street or public right-of-way. zones only within a rear yard.
Section 88.70.020 (Beneath the definition of"Sign")
6.Bench Sign.Copy painted on a portion of a bench.
6a. Business or commercial entity. A business or commercial endeavor that
engages in activities as a means of livelihood or profit.or an entity which engages in such
activities.
ORAlJGE\MTORRES\95677 1
10. Directory Sign. A sign for listing the tenants and their suite numbers of a multiple
tenant structure or center.
10a. Display of goods. The exhibition of objects or merchandise for public
view.
21.Non-conforming sign. An advertising structure or sign which was lawfully enacted
and maintained prior to the adoption of this Development Code, but does not now
completely comply with current regulations.
21a.On-site human directional and advertising sign.A temporary sign that is
held. carried, or supported by a person while on the same property as the sign directs
or advertises. but does not include a sign or words or pictures featured on an
article of clothing worn by said person.
22. Off-Site Directional Sign. A sign identifying a publicly owned facility, emergency
facility,or a temporary subdivision sign,but excluding real estate signs.
22a.Off-site human directional and advertising sign. A temporary sign that is
held. carried. or supported by a person while on a property that is different than the sign
directs or advertises or on public right-of-ways or streets,but does not include a sign or
words or pictures featured on an article of clothing worn by said person.
28. Projecting Sign. A sign other than a wall sign suspending from, or supported by, a
structure and projecting outward.
.{Formatted:Font:Bold
28a. Public right-of-way. The area in. upon. above. beneath, or across any,
public street.road.lane.court,alley. boulevard. sidewalk, pathway. park. open space.
landscape lot, drainage facility. easement or other public place or property within the
City.as it now or hereafter exists.
ORANGE ViiDARES\45677 1
Redline Version of Amended Development Code Sections
Section 88.30.060(D)(3)
"Vehicle parking and storage. No required parking space shall be located within a
required setback, except as provided by Section 88..36.090.A (Location of Parking),and . — Deleted:.No front or side street
88.36.130 (Commercial. Oversized and Recreational Vehicles on Private Property). The setback oh lb used lhrparkma motor
veluele.=cancan/vehicle(RV),boat.
following requirements shall also apply: or other vehicles.except that an operable
automobile or truck of one-ion capacity
or less,in regular use.,may he parked
within a paved driveway.
a. All vehicles parked within the front yard setback of a residential lot shall be
parked only on a driveway leading to a garage or carport and shall be parked on a paved
surface. The maximum allowable area that can be paved in the front yard setback or
street side yard setback area is thirty-five percent(35%) of the total width of the setback
area.
b. Parking of any vehicles on unpaved surfaces. concrete tiles or blocks. or
grasscrete blocks, concrete tiles or similar surfaces is prohibited. Driveways must be
fully paved.
c. The parking or storage of inoperable vehicles in the front yard of a residential lot
is prohibited. Inoperable vehicles may be parked or stored in the side or rear yards of a
residential lot on a paved area or in a garage. provided the vehicle is screened with
approved and appropriate fencing from public view.
d. The parking of any vehicle on any vacant unpaved lot is prohibited.
e. Vehicles parked on driveways in the front yard setback or street side yard setback
shall not encroach into a parkway containing a sidewalk or in cases where there is no
sidewalk.at least eight feet(8'0")from the edge of the curb and in the absence of a curb
at least eight feet(8'0")from the edge of the paved road.
f. Vehicle repairs shall not be performed in front yard setbacks except in case of an
emergency. No long term repairs or car dismantling shall be allowed in front yard
setbacks. An emergency is considered as the car being unable to start such as a battery
jump or changing a flat tire. Lone.term repairs are considered those taking more than a
twelve(12)hour consecutive period."
Deleted:Recreational vehicle and
Section 88.36.030T) , vavdtrailer storage.termld
is defined in Article 6
(Glossary),or travel trailer shall be stored
(parked for 24 hours or more)within a
_ front setback coca in any neighborhood
Section 88.36.130 zone established by Article 2 No
recreanonal vehicle or travel wailer shall
be stored within any District oil
Commercial.Oversized and Recreational Vehicles on Private Property. Corridor.except where authorized by
Temporary Use Permit approval.or in an
approved vehicle storage facaity,q
A. Definitions. Formatted:Bullet and Numbering j
ORANGE\tlrop.REs\45677.1
The following words. terms and phrases. when used in this chapter. shall have the
meanings ascribed to them in this section. except where the context clearly indicates a
different meaning:
Commercial vehicle means a motor vehicle of a type required to beregistered under the
California Vehicle Code. or maintained for the transportation of persons for hire.
compensation_ or profit or designed used. or maintained primarily for the transportation
ofproperty.
Curb means an edging(as of concrete)built along a street to form part of the gutter and
edge of the street.
Gross vehicle li'eight rating(GVWR)means the weight specified by the manufacturer as
the loaded weight of a single vehicle.
Gross combination weight rating (GCWR) means the weight specified by the
manufacturer as the loaded weight of a combination or articulated vehicle. In the absence
of a weight specified by the manufacturer, GCWR shall be determined by adding the
GVWR of the power unit and the total unladen weight of the towed units and any load
thereon.
Oversized vehicle shall be defined as any vehicle whether motorized or non-motorized
that exceeds twenty three feet(23') in length,or eighty inches (80")in width or ninety-
six inches(96") in height regardless of its weight. Any extension caused by any mirror,
load height or any accessory attached to such vehicle shall be considered part of the
measured distance.
Notwithstanding the length.width. and height requirements for an oversized vehicle. the
following vehicles shall also be considered oversized vehicles subject to the prohibitions
contained in this section:
I. Buses as defined in the California Vehicle Code:
2. Trailer coaches as defined in the California Vehicle Code:and
Park means the standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not. otherwise than
temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in. loading or unloading
merchandise or passengers.
Recreational vehicle shall be defined as a motor home, slide-in camper. travel trailer.
truck camper. or camping trailer. with or without motor power, designed for human
habitation for recreational purposes or emergency occupancy. Recreational vehicle shall
also include:
1. Camping trailer. A vehicular portable unit mounted on wheels and constructed
with collapsible partial sidewalls which fold for towing by another vehicle and unfold at
ORANGE\MToREES\45677.'1
the campsite and designed for human habitation for recreational or emergency
occupancy:
7. Motor home. A vehicular unit built on or permanently attached to a self-propelled
motor vehicle chassis. chassis cab or van. which becomes an integral part of the
completed vehicle. designed for human habitation for recreational or emergency
occupancy:
3. Slide-in camper.A portable unit,consisting of a roof.floor and sides,designed to
be loaded onto and unloaded from the bed of a pickup truck and designed for human
habitation for recreational or emergency occupancy and shall include a truck camper.
4. Travel trailer. A portable unit. mounted on wheels, of such a size and weight as
not to require special highway movement permits when drawn by a motor vehicle and for
human habitation for recreational or emergency occupancy or travel trailers carrying off-
hi ehway
ffhighway vehicles.
5. O 'Higlnvav vehicles. Vehicles that are subject to the provisions of California
Vehicle Code, Section 38010(a).that include.but are not limited to(a)any motorcycle or
motor-driven cycle, except for any motorcycle which is eligible for a special
transportation identification device issued pursuant to Vehicle Code. Section 38088: (b)
any snowmobile or other vehicle designed to travel over snow or ice, as defined in
Vehicle Code. Section 557: and (c) any motor vehicle commonly referred to as a sand
buggy,dune buggy.or all terrain vehicle.
Right-of-wav means a corridor or strip of land,either public or private. on which a right
of passage has been recorded and over which are built roadways,curbs and parkways
Semitrailer means a vehicle designed for carrying persons or property, used in
conjunction with a motor vehicle,and so constructed that some part of its weight and that
of its load rests upon.or is carried by.another vehicle.
Trailer means a vehicle designed for carrying persons or property on its own structure
and for being drawn by a vehicle. "Trailer" includes a semitrailer when used in
conjunction with an auxiliary dolly. if the auxiliary dolly is of a type constructed to
replace the function of the drawbar and the front axle or axles of a trailer.
Truck tractor means a motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing other
vehicles and not so constructed as to carry a load, other than a part of the weight of the
vehicle and the load so drawn. As used in this section. "load" does not include items
carried on the truck tractor in conjunction with the operation of the vehicle if the load
carrying space for these items does not exceed thirty-four(34)square feet.
Unladen weight means the weight of a vehicle equipped and ready for operation on the
road including the body, fenders,oil in motor,radiator full of water.with five gallons of
gasoline or equivalent weight of other motor fuel: also equipment required by law. and
ORANGE\MTORRE5\55677 1
unless exempted under California Vehicle Code Section 661.any special cabinets.boxes
or body parts permanently attached to the vehicle, and any machinery. equipment or
attachment which is attendant to the efficient operation of the body or vehicle.
Vehicle means a device by which any person or property may be propelled. moved. or -
drawn upon a highway, excepting a device moved exclusively by human power or used
exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.
B. Application. These regulations shall apply only in Neighborhood districts and
sub-districts as defined in this Article.
C. Regulations. The following regulations shall apply to the parking and/or storage
of commercial.oversized and recreational vehicles:
1. No commercial vehicle, trailer,truck tractor or oversized vehicle may be
parked on private property.except:
a. While loading or unloading goods or materials when delivered to the
property:and/or
b. When the vehicle is parked in connection with providing services to or on
the property.
?. Recreational vehicles may be parked and/or stored on private property.
subject to the following:
a. A maximum of one recreational vehicle may be parked and/or stored in a
front yard setback or a residential driveway,provided that all of the following are met:
(I) The entire recreational vehicle fits over an paved surface:(2)The recreational vehicle
is parked and/or stored behind a public sidewalk where applicable:(3) The recreational
vehicle is parked and/or stored behind the property line and does not encroach into a
public parkway containing a sidewalk: and (4) Where there is no sidewalk the
recreational vehicle is parked at least eight feet (8') from the face of the curb. or eight
feet(8')from the beginning of the paved street.
b. Notwithstanding limitations on paved surfaces in front yard- - -{Formatted:Bullets and Numbering j
setbacks. a paved surface used for the lawful parking and/or storage of a recreational
vehicle shall combined with existing lawful driveways shall generally not exceed forty
percent(40%)of the total width of the front yard setback. Installation of more than one
driveway or combined driveways may be permitted subject to the submittal and approval
of a temporary use permit and shall be in accordance with Section 88.36.100. Driveway
locations and ultimate widths shall be established as part of the temporary use permit.
c. Recreational vehicles may be parked and/or stored on side yards, as longe- -f FormatNotat1.5"ted:Tabs: 1",list bb+
as the entire recreational vehicle is parked and/or stored on a paved surface and there is a
clearance of not less than three feet (3') from the residential structure over the entire 'fFormatted:Bullets and Numbering 1
length of the recreational vehicle.
ORANGE\4.70?.RES\4 5677.
d. Recreational vehicles may be parked and/or stored on rear yards. as long
as the entire recreational vehicle is parked and/or stored on a paved surface and there is a
clearance of not less than three feet(3')from all parts of the residential structure.
e. Recreational Vehicles parked or stored in front yard driveways must be
parked perpendicular to the front yard property line and where possible facing forward
for safer egress into the public right-of-way.
f. Recreational vehicles parked and/or stored in a front yard driveway must
be registered and operational. Recreational vehicles shall be maintained clean and in
repair and shall not leak any fluids(oil,coolant,etc.). No person shall dump or dispose
of any recreational vehicle waste except in certified waste disposal canisters.
e. Recreational vehicles that are stored on property may be protected with an
appropriate cover. An appropriate cover shall be a snap-up cover or snug zip-up cover
made of canvas. polyester. vinyl or other weather resistant material, customized to fit
over the recreational vehicle. No recreational vehicle shall be parked or stored anywhere
on the property under a temporary accessory structure(i.e.. canopy.tent.tarp. or similar
structure).
h. Recreational vehicles may be temporarily connected to an electrical outlet
only while parked within the private property for a period not to exceed seventy-two(72)
hours and for the sole purpose of loading and unloading the recreational vehicle and
getting it ready for a trip.
Section 88.38.035(B)
"B. Temporary signs.The following temporary signs are allowed,subject to the - -(Deleted: without a sign permit.
approval of a temporary sign permit from the Economic and Community Development
Department.Planning Division.of the City of Azusa."; _ - -{Deleted:y )
Section 88.035(B)(3)
3. On-site human directional and advertising signs. On-site human directional
and advertising signs shall be permitted on the same property as the sign directs or
advertises. Such signs shall not be carried in a manner that creates a safety hn7ard to
patrons of the property upon which such sign is carried.
Section 88.38.035(D)(7)
7. On-site human directional signs.Provided that such signs shall not be carried in
a manner that creates a safety harard to patrons of the property upon which such sign is
carried.
Section 88.38.040(G)(1)
ORANGE\MTORRES\4567, 7
1. Off-site human directional and advertising signs. • — —{Formatted:Bullets and Numbering
Section 88.38.070(F)
Deleted:Temporary signs we allowed
F. Temporary signs. ,The following tem_porary sipns are allowed subject to the •' subject to the following requirements:
approval of a temporary sign permit from the Planning Division. All temporary signs
shall be maintained in good repair and properly secured so as not to create a public safety
hazard.
Section 88.38.070(F)(7)
Formatted:Font:Bold
7. Additional temporary sign standards and guidelines. J '
a. Temporary signs shall not be placed over public property or public rights-of-
way.
b. Temporary signs shall not interfere with the operation of doors or windows.
c. Temporary signs shall not be posted on public facilities(i.e._utility poles. light
standards.sign posts.trees.etc.)
d. Suspended temporary signs shall be at least eight feet (8' 0") above walking
surfaces and sixteen feet(l6')minimum above driving surfaces.
e.Temporary wall or suspended signs shall not exceed ten percent (10%) the
total square footage of the surface of the front building facade and may be mounted on
any building wall surface.
f.Temporary window signs shall not exceed the maximum twenty percent (20%)
coverage of the total window area.including any permanent window sits.
Section 88.42.020(E)
E. Tents and portable shelter structures. The use of tents and other temporary and
portable shelter structures,nay be allowed in residential districts in rear yard areas not — —{Deleted:shall be allowed in the NO
visible from the street or public right-of-way. l zona only within a rearyard
Section 88.70.020(Beneath the definition of"Sign")
6.Bench Sign.Copy painted on a portion of a bench.
6a. Business or commercial entity. A business or commercial endeavor that
engages in activities as a means of livelihood or profit.or an entity which engages in such
activities.
OR.ANGE\mrop.RES\45677.
10. Directory Sign. A sign for listing the tenants and their suite numbers of a multiple
tenant structure or center.
10a. Display of goods. The exhibition of objects or merchandise for public
view.
21. Non-conforming sign. An advertising structure or sign which was lawfully enacted
and maintained prior to the adoption of this Development Code, but does not now
completely comply with current regulations
21a.On-site human directional and advertising sign.A temporary sign that is
held. carried, or supported by a person while on the same property as the sign directs
or advertises, but does not include a sign or words or pictures featured on an
article of clothing worn by said person.
22. Off-Site Directional Sign. A sign identifying a publicly owned facility, emergency
facility,or a temporary subdivision sign,but excluding real estate signs..
22a.Off-site human directional and advertising sign. A temporary sign that is
held. carried. or supported by a person while on a property that is different than the sign
directs or advertises or on public right-of-ways or streets,but does not include a sign or
words or pictures featured on an article of clothing worn by said person.
28. Projecting Sign. A sign other than a wall sign suspending from, or supported by, a
structure and projecting outward.
i Formatted:Font:Bold
228a. Publicright-of-way. The area in. tsps_above, beneath. or across any__
public street.road,lane.court.alley. boulevard. sidewalk. pathway. park open space.
landscape lot. drainage facility, easement or other public place or property within the
City,as it now or hereafter exists.
ORANGS\HTORRES\95677
Redline Version of Amended Development Code Sections
Section 88.30.060(D)(3)
"Vehicle parking and storage. No required parking space shall be located within a
required setback, except as provided by Section 88.36.090.A (Location of Parking),and ! — Deleted:.No front or side street
88.56.130 (Commercial. Oversized and Recreational Vehicles on Private Property). The setback shall he used for parking a motorvehicle,recreational vehicle(Ry),boat,
following requirements shall also apply: or other vehicles.except dttu an operable
automobile or truck of one-ton capacity
or less.in regular use,may be parked
within a paved driveway.
a. All vehicles parked within the front yard setback of a residential lot shall be
parked only on a driveway leading to a garage or carport. and shall be parked on a paved
surface. The maximum allowable area that can be paved in the front yard setback or
street side yard setback area is thirty-five percent(35%)of the total width of the setback
area.
b. Parking of any vehicles on unpaved surfaces. concrete tiles or blocks. or
grasscrete blocks, concrete tiles or similar surfaces is prohibited. Driveways must be
fully paved.
c. The parking or storage of inoperable vehicles in the front yard of a residential lot
is prohibited. Inoperable vehicles may be parked or stored in the side or rear yards of a
residential lot on a paved area or in a garage. provided the vehicle is screened with
approved and appropriate fencing from public view.
d. The parking of any vehicle on any vacant unpaved lot is prohibited.
e. Vehicles parked on driveways in the front yard setback or street side yard setback
shall not encroach into a parkway containing a sidewalk or in cases where there is no
sidewalk.at least eight feet(8'0")from the edee of the curb and in the absence of a curb
at least eight feet(8'0")from the edge of the paved road.
f: Vehicle repairs shall not be performed in front yard setbacks except in case of an
emergency. No lone term repairs or car dismant]ine shall be allowed in front yard
setbacks. An emercencv is considered as the car being unable to start such as a battery
jump or chancing a flat tire. Lone term repairs are considered those taking more than a
twelve(12)hour consecutive period."
Deleted:Recreational vehicle and
travel trailer storage.No recreational
Section 88.3u.030t, / vehicle,as the term is defined in Article 6
r (Glossary),or travel trailer stall be stored
(parked for 24 hours or more)within a
front setback area in any neighborhood
Section 88.36.130 zone established by Article 2 No
recreational vehicle or travel trailer shall
be stored within any District of
Corridor,except where authorized by
Commercial.Oversized and Recreational Vehicles on Private Property. TempornryUse Permit approval,or in an
approved vehicle storage focility.1
A. Definitions. `rFormatted:Bullets and Numbering
ORAItGE\t4TORRES\4 5677.1
The following words, terms and phrases. when used in this chapter. shall have the
meanings ascribed to them in this section. except where the context clearly indicates a
different meaning:
Commercial vehicle means a motor vehicle of a type required to be registered under the
California Vehicle Code. or maintained for the transportation of persons for hire.
compensation or profit or designed. used. or maintained primarily for the transportation
of property.
Curb means an edging(as of concrete)built alone a street to form part of the gutter and
edge of the street.
Gross vehicle i+'eiEht rating(GVWR)means the weight specified by the manufacturer as
the loaded weight of a single vehicle.
Gross combination weight rating (GCWR) means the weight specified by the
manufacturer as the loaded weight of a combination or articulated vehicle. In the absence
of a weight specified by the manufacturer. GCWR shall be determined by adding the
GVWR of the power unit and the total unladen weight of the towed units and any load
thereon.
Oversized vehicle shall be defined as any vehicle whether motorized or non-motorized
that exceeds twenty three feet(23')in length,or eighty inches (80")in width or ninety-
six inches(96") in height regardless of its weight. Any extension caused by any mirror.
load height or any accessory attached to such vehicle shall be considered part of the
measured distance.
Notwithstanding the length. width.and height requirements for an oversized vehicle. the
following vehicles shall also be considered oversized vehicles subject to the prohibitions
contained in this section:
I. Buses as defined in the California Vehicle Code:
2. Trailer coaches as defined in the California Vehicle Code:and
Park means the standing of a vehicle. whether occupied or not. otherwise than
temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in. loading or unloading
merchandise or passengers.
Recreational vehicle shall be defined as a motor home. slide-in camper, travel trailer.
truck camper. or camping trailer. with or without motor power. designed for human
habitation for recreational purposes or emergency occupancy. Recreational vehicle shall
also include:
I. Canrpink trailer. A vehicular portable unit mounted on wheels and constructed
with collapsible partial sidewalls which fold for towing by another vehicle and unfold at
OP.ANGE\MIORRE5\4 5 677
the campsite and designed for human habitation for recreational or emergency
occupancy:
?. Motor home.A vehicular unit built on or permanently attached to a self-propelled
motor vehicle chassis, chassis cab or van. which becomes an integral part of the
completed vehicle, designed for human habitation for recreational or emergency
occupancy:
3. Slide-in camper.A portable unit,consisting of a roof.floor and sides,designed to
be loaded onto and unloaded from the bed of a pickup truck. and designed for human
habitation for recreational or emergency occupancy and shall include a truck camper.
4. Travel trailer. A portable unit. mounted on wheels. of such a size and weight as
not to require special highway movement permits when drawn by a motor vehicle and for
human habitation for recreational or emergency occupancy or travel trailers carrying off-
hi ehway
ff-highway vehicles.
5. O7Higlnvav vehicles. Vehicles that are subject to the provisions of California
Vehicle Code. Section 38010(a).that include,but are not limited to(a)any motorcycle or
motor-driven cycle. except for any motorcycle which is eligible for a special
transportation identification device issued pursuant to Vehicle Code. Section 38088: (b)
any snowmobile or other vehicle designed to travel over snow or ice. as defined in
Vehicle Code. Section 557: and (c) any motor vehicle commonly referred to as a sand
buggy.dune buggy,or all terrain vehicle.
Right-of-wav means a corridor or strip of land.either public or private,.on which a right
of passage has been recorded and over which are built roadways.curbs and parkways
Semitrailer means a vehicle designed for carrying persons or property. used in
conjunction with a motor vehicle.and so constructed that some part of its weight and that
of its load rests upon,or is carried by.another vehicle.
Trailer means a vehicle designed for carrying persons or property on its own structure
and for being drawn by a vehicle. "Trailer" includes a semitrailer when used in
conjunction with an auxiliary dolly. if the auxiliary dolly is of a type constructed to
replace the function of the drawbar and the front axle or axles of a trailer.
Truck tractor means a motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing other
vehicles and not so constructed as to carry a load.other than a part of the weight of the
vehicle and the load so drawn. As used in this section. "load" does not include items
carried on the truck tractor in conjunction with the operation of the vehicle if the load
carrying space for these items does not exceed thirty-four(34)square feet.
Unladen weight means the weight of a vehicle equipped and ready for operation on the
road including the body.fenders.oil in motor.radiator full of water.with five gallons of
gasoline or equivalent weight of other motor fuel: also equipment required by law. and
OR_4NGE\MTORRES\45677 3
unless exempted under California Vehicle Code Section 661.any special cabinets.boxes
or body parts permanently attached to the vehicle. and any machinery, equipment or
attachment which is attendant to the efficient operation of the body or vehicle.
Vehicle means a device by which any person or property may be propelled. moved. or
drawn upon a highway. excepting a device moved exclusively by human power or used
exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.
B. Application. These regulations shall apply only in Neighborhood districts and
sub-districts as defined in this Article.
C. Regulations. The following regulations shall apply to the parking and/or storage
of commercial,oversized and recreational vehicles:
1. No commercial vehicle. trailer. truck tractor or oversized vehicle may be
parked on private property.except:
a. While loading or unloading eoods or materials when delivered to the
property:and/or
b. When the vehicle is parked in connection with providing services to or on
the property.
?. Recreational vehicles may be parked and/or stored on private property.
subject to the following:
a. A maximum of one recreational vehicle may be parked and/or stored in a
front yard setback or a residential driveway.provided that all of the following are met:
(1) The entire recreational vehicle fits over an paved surface:(2)The recreational vehicle
is parked and/or stored behind a public sidewalk where applicable:(3) The recreational
vehicle is parked and/or stored behind the property line and does not encroach into a
public parkway containing a sidewalk: and (4) Where there is no sidewalk the
recreational vehicle is parked at least eight feet (8') from the face of the curb. or eight
feet(8')from the beginning of the paved street.
b. Notwithstanding limitations on paved surfaces in front yard- - -(Formatted:Bullets and Numbering
setbacks. a paved surface used for the lawful parking and/or storage of a recreational
vehicle shall combined with existing lawful driveways shall generally not exceed forty
percent(40%) of the total width of the front yard setback. Installation of more than one
driveway or combined driveways may be permitted subject to the submittal and approval
of a temporary use permit and shall be in accordance with Section 88.36.100. Driveway
locations and ultimate widths shall be established as part of the temporary use permit.
c. Recreational vehicles may be parked and/or stored on side yards, as lone-,- -IFormatted:Tabs: 1",List tab+
as the entire recreational vehicle is parked and/or stored on a paved surface and there is a Not at 1.5°
clearance of not less than three feet (3') from the residential structure over the entire '{Formatted:Bullets and Numbering
length of the recreational vehicle.
ORANdGE\MT'ORRES\45677.;
d. Recreational vehicles may be parked and/or stored on rear yards. as lone
as the entire recreational vehicle is parked and/or stored on a paved surface and there is a
clearance of not less than three feet(3')from all parts of the residential structure.
e. Recreational Vehicles parked or stored in front yard driveways must be
parked perpendicular to the front yard property line and where possible facing forward
for safer egress into the public right-of-way.
f. Recreational vehicles parked and/or stored in a front yard driveway must
be registered and operational. Recreational vehicles shall be maintained clean and in
repair and shall not leak any fluids(oil.coolant. etc.). No person shall dump or dispose
of any recreational vehicle waste except in certified waste disposal canisters.
g. Recreational vehicles that are stored on property may be protected with an
appropriate cover. An appropriate cover shall be a snap-up cover or snug zip-up cover
made of canvas, polyester. vinyl or other weather resistant material, customized to fit
over the recreational vehicle. No recreational vehicle shall be parked or stored anywhere
on the property under a temporary accessory structure (i.e..canopy.tenttarp. or similar
structure).
h. Recreational vehicles may be temporarily connected to an electrical outlet
only while parked within the private property for a period not to exceed seventy-two(72'
hours and for the sole purpose of loading and unloading the recreational vehicle and
getting it ready for a trip.
Section 88.38.035(B)
"B. Temporary signs.The following temporary signs are allowe&subject to the _ , -- Deleted: without a sign permit 3
approval of a temporary sign permit from the Economic and Community Development
Department.Planning Division.of the City of Azusa.'; , -{Deleted:¶
Section 88.035(B)(3)
3. On-site human directional and advertising signs. On-site human directional
and advertising signs shall be permitted on the same property as the sign directs or
advertises. Such signs shall not be carried in a manner that creates a safety hazard to
patrons of the property upon which such sign is carried.
Section 88.38.035(D)(7)
7. On-site human directional signs.Provided that such signs shall not be carried in
a manner that creates a safety hazard to patrons of the property upon which such sign is
carried.
Section 88.38.040(G)(1)
ORANGE\MTORRE5\(5677 2
1. Off-site human directional and advertising signs. - — —(Formatted:Bullets and Numbering
Section 88.38.070(F)
Deleted:Temporary signs are allowed
F. Temporary signs. The following tem_porary signs are allowed subject to the , (subject to the following requirements:
approval of a temporary sign permit from the Planning Division. All temporary signs
shall be maintained in good repair and properly secured so as not to create a public safety
hazard.
Section 8838.070(F)(7)
.4 Formatted:Font Bold
7. Additional temporary sign standards and guidelines. _,
a. Temporary signs shall not be placed over public property or public rights-of-
way.
b.Temporary signs shall not interfere with the operation of doors or windows.
c. Temporary signs shall not be posted on public facilities(i.e..utility poles.light
standards.sign posts.trees.etc.)
d. Suspended temporary signs shall be at least eight feet (8' 0") above walking
surfaces and sixteen feet(16')minimum above driving surfaces.
e.Temporary wall or suspended signs shall not exceed ten percent (10%) the
total square footage of the surface of the front building facade and may be mounted on
any building wall surface.
1.Temporary window signs shall not exceed the maximum twenty percent (20%1
coverage of the total window area,including any permanent window signs.
Section 88.42.020(E)
E. Tents and portable shelter structures. The use of tents and other temporary and
portable shelter structures Day be allowed in residential districts in rear yard areas not — — Deleted:shall be allowed is the NG
visible from the street or public right-of-way. zones only within a rear yard
Section 88.70.020(Beneath the definition of"Sign")
6.Bench Sign.Copy painted on a portion of a bench.
6a. Business or commercial entity. A business or commercial endeavor that
engages in activities as a means of livelihood or profit or an entity which engages in such
activities.
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10. Directory Sign. A sign for listing the tenants and their suite numbers of a multiple
tenant structure or center.
10a. Display of goods. The exhibition of objects or merchandise for public
view.
21. Non-conforming sign. An advertising structure or sign which was lawfully enacted
and maintained prior to the adoption of this Development Code, but does not now
completely comply with current regulations
21a.On-site human directional and advertising sign.A temporary sign that is
held. carried, or supported by a person while on the same property as the sign directs
or advertises. but does not include a sign or words or pictures featured on an
article of clothing worn by said person.
22. Off-Site Directional Sign. A sign identifying a publicly owned facility, emergency
facility,or a temporary subdivision sign,but excluding real estate signs.
22a.Off-site human directional and advertising sign. A temporary sign that is
held_ carried. or supported by a person while on a property that is different than the sign
directs or advertises or on public right-of-ways or streets, but does not include a sign or
words or pictures featured on an article of clothing worn by said person.
28.Projecting Sign. A sign other than a wall sign suspending from, or supported by, a
structure and projecting outward.
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28a. _Public right-of-wax„ The area in. Win. above. beneath. or across any
public street.road.lane.court.alley, boulevard. sidewalk. pathway. park_open space.
landscape lot. drainage facility. easement or other public place or property within the
City.as it now or hereafter exists.
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Redline Version of Amended Development Code Sections
Section 88.30.060(D)(3)
"Vehicle parking and storage. No required parking space shall be located within a
required setback, except as provided by Section 88 36 090.A (Location of Parking),and , — Deleted:.No front or side street
88.36.130 (Commercial. Oversized and Recreational Vehicles on Private Property). The setback shall be used for parking nmotor
vehicle,recreational vehicle(RV),boat,
following requirements shall also apply: or other vehicles,except that an operable
automobile or truck of one-too capacity
or less.in regular use,may he parked
within a paved driveway.
a All vehicles parked within the front yard setback of a residential lot shall be
parked only on a driveway leading to a garage orcarport-and shall be parked on a paved
surface. The maximum allowable area that can be paved in the front yard setback or
street side yard setback area is thirty-five percent(35%)of the total width of the setback
are&
b. Parking of any vehicles on unpaved surfaces, concrete tiles or blocks. or
grasscrete blocks, concrete tiles or similar surfaces is prohibited. Driveways must be
fully paved.
c. The parking or storage of inoperable vehicles in the front yard of a residential lot
is prohibited. Inoperable vehicles may be parked or stored in the side or rear yards of a
residential lot on a paved area or in a garage. provided the vehicle is screened with
approved and appropriate fencing from public view.
d. The parking of any vehicle on any vacant unpaved lot is prohibited.
e. Vehicles parked on driveways in the front yard setback or street side yard setback
shall not encroach into a parkway containing a sidewalk or in cases where there is no
sidewalk.at least eight feet(8'0")from the edge of the curb and in the absence of a curb
at least eight feet(8'0")from the edge of the paved road.
f. Vehicle repairs shall not be performed in front yard setbacks except in case of an
emergency. No lone term repairs or car dismantling shall be allowed in front yard
setbacks. An emergency is considered as the car being unable to start such as a battery
jump or changing a flat tire. Lona term repairs are considered those taking more than a
twelve(I2)hour consecutive period."
fDeleted:Recreational vehicle and
Section 88.36.030(E) , travel nnilraomge.Norecreational
vehicle,as the term is defined in Article 6
(Glossary).or travel trailer shall be stored
(parked for 24 hours or more)within a
front setback area in any neighborhood
Section 88.36.130 zone established by Article 2 No
recreational vehicle or travel trailer shall
be stored within any District oil
Commercial.Oversized and Recreational Vehicles on Private Property. Corridor,except where authorized by
Temporary Use Permit approval,or in an
approved vehicle storage facility.'
A. Definitions, ' 'Formatted:Bullets and Numbering
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The following words. terms and phrases. when used in this chapter. shall have the
meanings ascribed to them in this section. except where the context clearly indicates a
different meaning:
Commercial vehicle means a motor vehicle of a type required to be registered under the
California Vehicle Code. or maintained for the transportation of persons for hire.
compensation. or profit or designed,used. or maintained primarily for the transportation
of property.
Curb means an edging(as of concrete)built alone a street to form part of the gutter and
edge of the street.
Gross vehicle weight rating(GVWR)means the weight specified by the manufacturer as
the loaded weight of a single vehicle.
Gross combination weight rating (GCWR) means the weight specified by the
manufacturer as the loaded weight of a combination or articulated vehicle. In the absence
of a weight specified by the manufacturer, GCWR shall be determined by adding the
GVWR of the power unit and the total unladen weight of the towed units and any load
thereon.
Oversi:ed vehicle shall be defined as any vehicle whether motorized or non-motorized.
that exceeds twenty three feet (23')in length. or eighty inches(80") in width or ninety-
six inches (96") in height regardless of its weight. Any extension caused by any mirror,
load height or any accessory attached to such vehicle shall be considered part of the
measured distance.
Notwithstanding the length.width. and height requirements for an oversized vehicle. the
following vehicles shall also be considered oversized vehicles subject to the prohibitions
contained in this section:
1. Buses as defined in the California Vehicle Code;
2. Trailer coaches as defined in the California Vehicle Code:and
Park means the standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not otherwise than
temporarily for the purpose of. and while actually engaged in, loading or unloading
merchandise or passengers.
Recreational vehicle shall be defined as a motor home, slide-in camper. travel trailer.
truck camper. or camping trailer, with or without motor power. designed for human
habitation for recreational purposes or emergency occupancy. Recreational vehicle shall
also include:
I. Camping trailer. A vehicular portable unit mounted on wheels and constructed
with collapsible partial sidewalls which fold for towing by another vehicle and unfold at
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the campsite and designed for human habitation for recreational or emergency
occupancy:
2 Motor home.A vehicular unit built on or permanently attached to a self-propelled
motor vehicle chassis, chassis cab or van. which becomes an integral part of the
completed vehicle, designed for human habitation for recreational or emergency
occupancy:
3. Slide-in camper.A portable unit.consisting of a roof.floor and sides. designed to
be loaded onto and unloaded from the bed of a pickup truckand designed for human
habitation for recreational or emergency occupancy and shall include a truck camper.
4. Travel trailer.A portable unit, mounted on wheels,of such a size and weight as
not to require special highway movement permits when drawn by a motor vehicle and for
human habitation for recreational or emergency occupancy or travel trailers carrying off-
highway vehicles.
5. O9Nighwav vehicles. Vehicles that are subject to the provisions of California
Vehicle Code. Section 38010(a).that include.but are not limited to(a)any motorcycle or
motor-driven cycle, except for any motorcycle which is eligible for a special
transportation identification device issued pursuant to Vehicle Code, Section 38088: (b)
any snowmobile or other vehicle designed to travel over snow or ice. as defined in
Vehicle Code, Section 557: and (c) any motor vehicle commonly referred to as a sand
buggy.dune buggy.or all terrain vehicle.
Right-of-wav means a corridor or strip of land.either public or private. on which a right
of passage has been recorded and over which are built roadways,curbs and parkways
Semitrailer means a vehicle designed for carrying persons or property. used in
conjunction with a motor vehicle.and so constructed that some part of its weight and that
of its load rests upon.or is carried by.another vehicle.
Trailer means a vehicle designed for carrying persons or property on its own structure
and for being drawn by a vehicle. "Trailer" includes a semitrailer when used in
conjunction with an auxiliary dolly. if the auxiliary dolly is of a type constructed to
replace the function of the drawbar and the front axle or axles of a trailer.
Truck tractor means a motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing other
vehicles and not so constructed as to carry a load, other than a part of the weight of the
vehicle and the load so drawn. As used in this section. "load" does not include items
carried on the truck tractor in conjunction with the operation of the vehicle if the load
carrying space for these items does not exceed thirty-four(34)square feet.
Unladen weight means the weight of a vehicle equipped and ready for operation on the
road including the body,fenders,oil in motor,radiator full of water,with five gallons of
gasoline or equivalent weight of other motor fuel: also equipment required by law. and
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unless exempted under California Vehicle Code Section 661. any special cabinets.boxes
or body parts permanently attached to the vehicle. and any machinery. equipment or
attachment which is attendant to the efficient operation of the body or vehicle.
Vehicle means a device by which any person or property may be propelled, moved. or
drawn upon a highway. excepting a device moved exclusively by human power or used
exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.
B. Application. These regulations shall apply only in Neighborhood districts and
sub-districts as defined in this Article.
C. Regulations. The following regulations shall apply to the parking and/or storage
of commercial.oversized and recreational vehicles:
1. No commercial vehicle. trailer.truck tractor or oversized vehicle may be
parked on private property.except:
a. While loading or unloading goods or materials when delivered to the
property:and/or
b. When the vehicle is parked in connection with providing services to or on
the property.
2. Recreational vehicles may be parked and/or stored on private property.
subject to the following:
a. A maximum of one recreational vehicle may be parked and/or stored in a
front yard setback or a residential driveway.provided that all of the following are met:
(I) The entire recreational vehicle fits over an paved surface:(2)The recreational vehicle
is parked and/or stored behind a public sidewalk where applicable:(3) The recreational
vehicle is parked and/or stored behind the property line and does not encroach into a
public parkway containing a sidewalk: and (4) Where there is no sidewalk the
recreational vehicle is parked at least eight feet (8') from the face of the curb, or eight
feet(8')from the beginning of the paved street
b. Notwithstanding limitations on paved surfaces in front yard- — -{Formatted:Bullets and Numbering
setbacks. a paved surface used for the lawful parking and/or storage of a recreational
vehicle shall combined with existing lawful driveways shall generally not exceed forty
percent(40%) of the total width of the front yard setback. Installation of more than one
driveway or combined driveways may be permitted subject to the submittal and approval
of a temporary use permit and shall be in accordance with Section 88.36.100. Driveway
locations and ultimate widths shall be established as part of the temporary use permit.
c. Recreational vehicles may be parked and/or stored on side yards. as long-s— Formatted:Tabs: 1',Ust tab+
I
as the entire recreational vehicle is parked and/or stored on a paved surface and there is a Not at 1.5"
clearance of not less than three feet (3') from the residential structure over the entire Formatted:Bullets and Numbering
length of the recreational vehicle.
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d. Recreational vehicles may be parked and/or stored on rear yards. as long
as the entire recreational vehicle is parked and/or stored on a paved surface and there is a
clearance of not less than three feet(3')from all parts of the residential structure.
e. Recreational Vehicles parked or stored in front yard driveways must be
parked perpendicular to the front yard property line and where possible facing forward
for safer egress into the public right-of-way.
f. Recreational vehicles parked and/or stored in a front yard driveway must
be registered and operational. Recreational vehicles shall be maintained clean and in
repair and shall not leak any fluids(oil. coolant.etc.). No person shall dump or dispose
of any recreational vehicle waste except in certified waste disposal canisters.
g. Recreational vehicles that are stored on property may be protected with an
appropriate cover. An appropriate cover shall be a snap-up cover or snug zip-up cover
made of canvas, polyester, vinyl or other weather resistant material. customized to fit
over the recreational vehicle. No recreational vehicle shall be parked or stored anywhere
on the property under a temporary accessory structure(i.e., canopy,tent. tarp. or similar
structure).
h. Recreational vehicles may be temporarily connected to an electrical outlet
only while parked within the private property for a period not to exceed seventy-two(72)
hours and for the sole purpose of loading and unloading the recreational vehicle and
getting it ready for a trip.
Section 88.38.035(B)
"B. Temporary signs. The following temporary signs are allowed subject to the _ -- Deleted: without a sign permit.
approval of a temporary sign permit from the Economic and Community Development
Department.Planning Division.of the City of Azusa.'; _ _ —(Deleted:I
Section 88 035(B)(3)
3. On-site human directional and advertising signs. On-site human directional
and advertising signs shall be permitted on the same property as the sign directs or
advertises. Such signs shall not be carried in a manner that creates a safety hazard to
patrons of the property upon which such sign is carried.
Section 88.38.035(D)(7)
7. On-site human directional signs.Provided that such sins shall not be carried in
a manner that creates a safety hazard to patrons of the property upon which such sign is
carried.
Section 88.38.040(G)(1)
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1. Off-site human directional and advertising signs. • — -(Formatted:Bullets and Numbering
Section 88.38.070(F)
Deleted:Temporary signs are allowed
F. Temporary signs. ,The following temporary signs are allowed subject to the subjen to the following requirements:
approval of a temporary sign permit from the Planning Division. All temporary signs
shall be maintained in good repair and properly secured so as not to create a public safety
hazard.
Section 88.38.070(F)(7)
i Formatted:Font:Bold
,7. Additional temporary sign standards and guidelines. J '
a. Temporary signs shall not be placed over public property or public rights-of-
way.
b.Temporary signs shall not interfere with the operation of doors or windows.
c. Temporary signs shall not be posted on public facilities(i.e..utility poles.light
standards.sign posts.trees.etc.)
d. Suspended temporary signs shall be at least eight feet (8' 0") above walking
surfaces and sixteen feet(16')minimum above driving surfaces.
e.Temporary wall or suspended signs shall not exceed ten percent (10%) the
total square footage of the surface of the front building facade and may be mounted on
any building wall surface.
f Temporary window signs shall not exceed the maximum twenty percent (20%)
coverage of the total window area.including any permanent window signs.
Section 88.42.020(E)
E. Tents and portable shelter structures. The use of tents and other temporary and
portable shelter structures,nay be allowed in residential districts in rear yard areas not -f Deleted:shall be allowed in the NG
visible from the street or public right-of-way. 12nae5 only within a rear yard.
Section 88.70.020(Beneath the definition of"Sign")
6.Bench Sign.Copy painted on a portion of a bench.
6a. Business or commercial entity. A business or commercial endeavor that
engages in activities as a means of livelihood or profit,or an entity which engages in such
activities.
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10. Directory Sign. A sign for listing the tenants and their suite numbers of a multiple
tenant structure or center.
10a. Display of goods. The exhibition of objects or merchandise for public
view.
21. Non-conforming sign. An advertising structure or sign which was Iawfully enacted
and maintained prior to the adoption of this Development Code, but does not now
completely comply with current regulations.
21a.On-site human directional and advertising sign.A temporary sign that is
held. carried, or supported by a person while on the same property as the sign directs
or advertises, but does not include a sign or words or pictures featured on an
article of clothing worn by said person.
22. Off-Site Directional Sign. A sign identifying a publicly owned facility, emergency
facility,or a temporary subdivision sign,but excluding real estate signs.
22a.Off-site human directional and advertising sign. A temporary sign that is
held. carried, or supported by a person while on aproperty that is different than the sign
directs or advertises or on public right-of-ways or streets,but does not include a sign or
words or pictures featured on an article of clothing worn by said person.
28. Projecting Sign. A sign other than a wall sign suspending from, or supported by, a
structure and projecting outward
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28a. Public ri ht-of way. The area in. upon. above, beneath. or across any
public street.road.lane.court.alley. boulevard. sidewalk, pathway. park open space,
landscape lot drainage facility. easement or other public place or property within the
City.as it now or hereafter exists.
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EXCERPTS FROM THE DEVELOPMENT CODE SUBJECT TO CHANGES
To: Planning Commissioners and Public
Prom:Jorge V Rosales,Planning Commissioner and ACCFCC Chairman
SECTION 1. 88.30.060• Setback Requirements and Exceptions
A Purpose This Section provides standards for the location.required size and allowable uses of setbacks Setback standards provide open
areas around structures for: visibility and traffic,safety;access to and around strictures.access to natural light. ventilation and direct
sunlight•separation between potentially conflicting activities:and space for privacy,landscaping and recreation
0. Limitations on the use of setbacks The use or occupancy of a required setback shall comply with the following standards
3 Vehicle parking and storage.No required parking space shall be located within a required setback.except as provided by
Section a,36 090 A(Location of Parking) No front or side street setback shall be used for parking a motor vehicle, recreational vehicle
RVi; boat or other+othucles except that an operable automobile or track of one-ton capacity or less,in regular use,may be parked within a
paved driveway
SECTION 2. 88.36..030• General Parking Regulations
E Recreational vehicle and travel trailer storage-No recreational vehicle,as the term is defined in Article 6(Glossary).or travel trailer
shell be stored parked for 24 hours or more)within a front setback area in any neighborhood zone established by Article 2 No recreational
vet id(,?or travel tr aiier shall he stored within any District or Corridor except where authorized by Temporary Use Permit approval or in an
approved vehicle storage fanti'y
SECTION 3. 88.36.130 •Commercial Vehicles on Private Property
The following standards apply to commercial vehicles which (or the purposes of this Section. are: single vehicles or a combination of
vahir es with more than tyro axles single vehicles or a combination of vehicles 20 feet or more in length:or single vehicles or a combination
of'vehicles pith a nianafacturer s gross vehicle weight ralino of 6.000 pounds(three Ions)or more
A Parking limit in residential zoning districts. No commercial vehicle shall be parked for more than three hours on private property in any
pee;,f a neighborhood other than a neighborhood center.except.
While loading or unloading goods or materials and the time required to complete The work exceeds the Three-hour period:cr
2 '`then rhe vehicle Is panted in connection with and in aid of providing a service to or on a property in the block in which the'ehicle is
parked and lane in addition to tIre three-hour period is necessary to complete the service
B Parking limits in neighborhood centers, corridors and districts. A commercial vehicle.and/or contractors equipment (for example,
chippers concrete pumpeis.etc) and other similar mobile equipment.may be parked on private property only when the vehicle is in
connecttri;v!th and is owned or leased by ail approved business in a neigriborhood center a corridor or district or when the vehicle is
loading or unloading goods in connection with a business and is parked for 43 hours or less
SECTION 4. 88.38.035 • Exemptions from Sign Permit Requirements
B.Temporary signs "he collo+wine temporary shirrs are allowed without a sign permit
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SECTION 5,SECTION 88..38 035-B.3 IS ENTIRELY NEW
SECTION 6,SECTION 88.38.035-D.7 IS ENTIRELY NEW
SECTION 7. 88.38.070-Standards for Specific Sign Types
Pr:,posed signs steal comply with the following standards applicable to the specific sign type. Each sign type listed in this Section shall be
included in rho calculation of the total sign area allowed on a parcel by Section 88 38.060(Sign Standards by Area). unless this Section
explicitly provides otherwise Each sign shall also comply with the sign area: height,and other requirements of Section 88 38 060. and ell
other applicable provisions of this Chapter
Temporary signs.Temporary signs are allowed subject to the following requirements
SECTION S.SECTION 88.38•.070-F.7 IS ENTIRELY NEW
SECTION 9. 88.42.020-Accessory Structures
'Weis allowed by Article 2 (Urban Standards). accessory structures shall comply with the regulations of this Section Telecommunications
facilities are instead subject to the requirements of Chapter 88 46(Telecommunications Facilities)
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E Tents and portable shelter structures.The use of tents and other temporary and porlable shelter structures shall be allowed in the fIG
zones only within a rear yard
SECTION 10. Chapter 88.70 - Definitions
S Definitions,"S"
Sign.A Stricture device figure display message placard or other contrivance,or any part thereof situated outdoors or indoors. which is
designee,tronstrucled intended, or used to advertise.or to provide information in the nature of advertising,to direct or attract attention to an
ubiect. person institution. business. product. service event or location by any means. including words letters. figures,designs. symbols.
fu:iures colors illumination.cc projected images Does not include murals paintings and other works of art that are not intended to advertise
Dr identify any business or product Typos of signs include the following
$ Bench Sign.Copy painted on a portion of a bench
7 Cabinet Sign (Can Sign) A.sign with ifs text andior logo symbols and artwork on a translucent face panel that is mounted within a
metal frame or cabinet that contains the lighting fixtures which illuminate the sign face from behind
10 Directory Sign A sign IN listing the tenants and their suite numbers of a multiple tenant structure or center
11 Double-Faced Sign A sign constructed to display its message on the outer surfaces of two identical andior opposite parallel
planes
21 Nonconforming Sign. An advertising structure or sign which was lawfully erected End maintained !prior to the adoption of this
Development Code but does not now completely comply with current regulations n
22 Of;-Site Directional Sign. A sign ,dentifyino a publicly owned facility emergency facility or a temporary sr.rbdi:irsion sign tart
excluding real estate signs
23 Off-Site Sign A.sign identifying a use,facility service.or product that is not located.sold or manufactured on the same premise as
the sign or that,dentias a use. service.or product by a brand name which,although sold or manufactured on the premise is not
a principal darn for sale or manufachlred on the premise
28 Projecting Sign.A sign other than a wail sign suspending from.or supported by.a structure and projecting outward
29 Real Estate Sign.A sign indicating that a property or any portion thereof is available for inspection. sale,lease,rent or directing
puede to a property.but not including lemporary subdivision signs
AZUSA'
AGENDA ITEM
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CITY ATTORNEY
VIA: F.M. DELACH, CITY MANAGERAo"
DATE: May 14, 2008
SUBJECT: AN URGENCY AND REGULAR ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
NOISE SOURCE STANDARDS
RECOMMENDATION:
1. It is recommended that the City Council waive further reading, read by title only and
adopt the attached urgency ordinance entitled AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING NOISE SOURCE STANDARDS
2. It is recommended that the City Council waive further reading, read by title only and
introduce the attached ordinance entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING NOISE
SOURCE STANDARDS
BACKGROUND
The City of Azusa ("City") recently adopted Ordinance No. 06-07 which amended, re-stated
and re-codified the City's noise source standards. Since adoption of Ordinance No. 06-07 it
has come to the attention of the City's Code Enforcement and Police Departments that the
new noise regulations require a 24 hour reading in order to determine a violation, as opposed
to a shorter reading such as 5 minutes or 1 hour. Additionally, certain noise standard
classifications were not carried over from the old regulations into the new regulations. The
City's Code Enforcement and Police Departments routinely rely upon the omitted sections to
preserve the public's safety, health and welfare. Thus, Code Enforcement and the Police
Department are requesting the City adopt the new noise measurement standard and omitted
noise standard classifications by urgency ordinance to allow for the immediate enforcement
of the noise regulations. In addition to the urgency ordinance City Staff has prepared a "back
up" ordinance that will be adopted under the normal process. This second ordinance will
protect the City in the event the urgency ordinance is challenged.
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DISCUSSION:
California Government Code Section 36937(b) authorizes the City Council to adopt by a four-
fifths vote an urgency ordinance which is necessary for the immediate protection of the public
safety, health and welfare.
During the recent re-codification of the City's noise source standard regulations the
measurement standard was changed from a straight decibel scale (e.g., db(A)) to a 24 hour
decibel scale (e.g., db(A) Ldn). This new measurement standard requires the City's Code
Enforcement and Police Departments to take a noise measurement over a 24 hour period.
This long period of time is okay for long term noise violations (i.e., a gas station's operations)
however, it does not work as well for a shorter term noise violation (i.e., a house party at a
residence). Therefore, City Staff would like the City Council to amend the noise standards to
reduce the time requirement and allow greater flexibility in determining noise violations.
Additionally, during the re-codification certain noise standard classifications were omitted
from the new regulations. The omitted regulations related to: (1) motor vehicles; (2)
equipment and machinery; (3) radios, phonographs, musical instruments or other devices; (4)
loudspeakers and amplifiers for advertising; (5) public address systems; (6) animals and birds;
and (7) construction noise.
Each of these 7 omitted noise standard classifications prescribes certain regulations and
criteria designed to ensure that the particular noise source does not become a nuisance to
neighbors or the community. Without these noise standard classifications the City's Code
Enforcement and Police Departments are unable to preserve the public's safety, health and
welfare because they are unable to issue citations that they previously issued when the 7
omitted noise standard classifications were in the Azusa Municipal Code. Therefore, they are
asking the City Council to re-adopt the omitted noise standard classifications and allow for
their immediate enforcement through an urgency ordinance.
In addition to the urgency ordinance City Staff has prepared an identical "back up" ordinance
for adoption by the regular process. This "back up" ordinance will protect the City if the
urgency ordinance is challenged because the "back up" version of the ordinance will have
taken effect. Thus, only actions taken or citations issued during the 30 day gap between the
effect of the urgency ordinance and the "back up" ordinance will be vulnerable to potential
challenges.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
Attachment: Urgency Ordinance relating to noise standard classifications
Regular Ordinance relating to noise standard classifications
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ORDINANCE NO. 08-03
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE AZUSA
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING NOISE SOURCE STANDARDS
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 36937(b) authorizes the City Council
to adopt by a four-fifths vote, without following the procedures otherwise required for the
adoption of an ordinance, an urgency ordinance which is necessary for the immediate protection
of the public safety, health and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City of Azusa ("City") adopted Ordinance No. 06-07 which amended,
re-stated, and re-codified the City's noise source standards; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 06-07 contained noise regulations that required a 24 hour
measurement in order to determine the existence of a violation and omitted certain noise standard
classifications that the City's Code Enforcement and Police Departments routinely rely upon to
preserve the public's safety, health and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City's Code Enforcement and Police Departments have requested that
the noise measurement be reduced below 24 hours and the omitted noise standard classifications
be re-adopted by the City Council to protect the public safety, health and welfare of the City's
residents; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the noise standard classifications to take effect
immediately to protect the public safety, health and welfare because the City's Code
Enforcement and Police Departments are being confronted daily with the types of violations
contained in the omitted noise standard classifications;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. FINDINGS.
The City Council finds that the adoption of this urgency ordinance is necessary for the
immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety due to the nuisance conditions that
arise in the absence of these regulations. The City Council incorporates each of the recitals
provided above into this section as further findings in support of the adoption of this urgency
ordinance.
SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS.
Section 46-402 of the Azusa Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and restated
to read as follows:
"Sec. 46-402. Definitions.
The following words, phrases and terms as used in this chapter shall have
the meaning as indicated below:
(a) "Ambient noise level" shall mean the all-encompassing noise level associated
with a given environment, being a composite of sounds from all sources, excluding
the alleged offensive noise, at the location and approximate time at which a
comparison with the alleged offensive noise is to be made.
(b) "Commercial property" shall mean a parcel of real property which is developed
and used either in part or in whole for commercial purposes including, but not limited
to, retail and wholesale businesses.
(c) "Cumulative period" shall mean an additive period or time composed of
individual time segments which may be continuous or interrupted.
(d) "Decibel" (db) shall mean a unit which denotes the ratio between two (2)
quantities which are proportional to power; the number of decibels corresponding to
the ratio of two (2) amounts of power is ten (10) times the logarithm to the base ten
(10) of this ratio.
(e) "Director" shall mean the Azusa Director of Economic and Community
Development.
(f) "Emergency machinery, vehicle or work" shall mean any machinery, vehicle or
work used, employed or performed in an effort to protect, provide or restore safe
conditions in the community or for the citizenry, or work by private or public utilities
when restoring utility service.
(g) "Fixed noise source" shall mean a stationary device which creates sounds while
fixed or motionless, including but not limited to, industrial and commercial
machinery and equipment, pumps, fans, compressors, generators, air conditioners and
refrigeration equipment.
(h) "Grading" shall mean any excavating or filling of earth material, or any
combination thereof, conducted to prepare said site for construction or the placement
of the improvements thereon.
(i) "Impact noise" shall mean the noise produced by the collision of one (1) mass in
motion with a second mass which may be either in motion or at rest.
(j) "Industrial property" shall mean a parcel of real property which is developed and
used in part or in whole for manufacturing purposes including research and
development uses.
(k) "Ldn" is the average noise level over a 24 hour period. The noise between the
hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. is artificially increased by 10 db(A). This noise is
weighted to take into account the decrease in community background noise of 10
db(A) during this period.
(I) "Mobile noise source" shall mean any noise source other than a fixed noise source.
(m) "Noise level" shall mean the "A" weighted sound pressure level in decibels
obtained by using a sound level meter at slow response with a reference pressure of
twenty (20) micropascals (micronewtons per square meter). The unit of measurement
shall be designated as db(A).
(n) "Person" shall mean a person, firm, association, co-partnership, joint venture,
corporation or any entity, public or private in nature.
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(o) "Residential property" shall mean a parcel of real property which is developed
and used either in part or in whole for residential purposes, other than transient uses
such as hotels or motels.
(p) "Predominant tone noise" shall mean a noise characterized by a predominant
frequency or frequencies so that other frequencies cannot be readily distinguished.
(q) "Professional office" shall mean a parcel of real property which is developed and
used either in part or in whole for business, clerical or professional activities, not
including those activities regulated as commercial properties.
(r) "Public institutional properties" shall mean a parcel of real property which is
developed and used either in part or in whole for religious, hospital, scientific,
educational or charitable purposes.
(s) "Review authority" shall mean the agency, body or department charged with
issuing and/or enforcing conditions of approval.
(t) "Simple tone noise" shall mean a monotone sound consisting of a single pitch or
vibration.
(u) "Sound pressure level" of a sound, in decibels, shall mean twenty (20) times the
logarithm to the base of ten (10) of the ratio of the pressure of the sound to a
reference pressure, which reference pressure shall be explicitly stated."
SECTION 3. NOISE LEVEL MEASUREMENT CRITERIA.
Section 46-403 of the Azusa Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and restated
to read as follows:
"Sec. 46-403 Noise Level Measurement Criteria.
Any noise level measurements made pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall
be performed using a sound level meter. The location selected for measuring exterior
noise levels shall be at any point on the property line of the offender or anywhere on
the affected property. Interior noise measurements shall be made within the affected
unit. The measurement shall be made at a point in the affected unit at least four (4)
feet from the wall, ceiling or floor nearest the noise source."
SECTION 4. DESIGNATED NOISE ZONES.
Section 46-404 of the Azusa Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and restated
to read as follows:
"Sec. 46-404 Designated Noise Zones
The properties hereinafter described, whether within or without the City, are hereby
assigned to the following noise zones:
Noise Zone 1: All residential properties;
Noise Zone 2: All professional office and public institutional properties;
Noise Zone 3: All commercial properties with the exception of professional office
properties; and
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Noise Zone 4: All industrial properties."
SECTION 5. EXTERIOR NOISE STANDARDS.
Section 46-405 of the Azusa Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and restated
to read as follows:
"Sec. 46-405 Exterior Noise Standards.
(a) The following noise standards, unless otherwise specifically indicated, shall apply
to all real property within a designated noise zone:
Exterior Noise Standards
Noise Zone Noise Level Time Period
1 55 db(A) 7 a.m. — 10 p.m.
50 db(A) 10 p.m.— 7 a.m.
2 55 db(A) Anytime
3 60 db(A) Anytime
4 70 db(A) Anytime
(b) In the event the alleged offensive noise consists entirely of impact noise, simple
tone noise, speech, music or any combination thereof, each of the above noise levels
shall be reduced by 5 db(A)."
SECTION 6. EXTERIOR NOISE LEVELS PROHIBITED.
Section 46-406 of the Azusa Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and restated
to read as follows:
"Sec. 46-406 Exterior Noise Levels Prohibited.
It shall be unlawful for any person at any location within the incorporated area of the
City to create any noise, or to allow the creation of any noise on property owned,
leased, occupied, or otherwise controlled by such person, which causes the noise level
when measured on any residential, public institutional, professional, commercial or
industrial property, either within or without the City, to exceed the applicable noise
standards:
(a) For a cumulative period of more than thirty (30)minutes in any hour;
(b) Plus 5 db(A) for a cumulative period of more than fifteen (15) minutes in any
hour;
(c) Plus 10 db(A) for a cumulative period of more than five (5)minutes in any hour;
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(d) Plus 15 db(A) for a cumulative period of more than one (1) minute in any hour;
or
(e) Plus 20 db(A) for any period of time.
In the event the ambient noise level exceeds any of the first four (4) noise limit
categories above, the cumulative period applicable to said category shall be increased
to reflect said ambient noise level. In the event the ambient noise level exceeds the
fifth noise limit category, the maximum allowable noise level under said category
shall be increased to reflect the maximum ambient noise level."
SECTION 7. INTERIOR NOISE STANDARDS.
Section 46-407 is hereby added to the Azusa Municipal Code to read as follows:
"Sec. 46-407 Interior Noise Standard.
(a) The following noise standards, unless otherwise specifically indicated, shall apply
to all real property with a designated noise zone:
Interior Noise Standards
Noise Zone Noise Level Time Period
1 55 db(A) 7 a.m. — 10 p.m.
45 db(A) 10 p.m.—7 a.m.
2, 3, 4 55 db(A) Anytime
(b) In the event the alleged offensive noise consists entirely of impact noise, simple
tone noise, speech, music, or any combination thereof, each of the above noise levels
shall be reduced by 5 db(A)."
SECTION S. INTERIOR LEVELS OF NOISE PROHIBITED.
Section 46-408 is hereby added to the Azusa Municipal Code to read as follows:
"Sec. 46-408 Interior Levels of Noise Prohibited.
It shall be unlawful for any person at any location within the incorporated area of the
City to create any noise, or to allow the creation of any noise on property owned,
leased, occupied, or otherwise controlled by such person, which causes the noise level
when measured within any other structure on any residential, public institutional,
commercial, or industrial property to exceed:
(a) The noise standard for a cumulative period of more than five (5) minutes in any
hour;
(b) The noise standards plus 5 db(A) for a cumulative period of more than one (1)
minute in any hour; or
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(c) The noise standard plus 10 db(A) for any period of time.
In the event the ambient noise level exceeds either of the first two (2) noise limit
categories above, the cumulative period applicable to said category shall be increased
to reflect said ambient noise level. In the event the ambient noise level exceeds the
third noise level, the maximum allowable noise level under said category shall be
increased to reflect the maximum ambient noise level. Each of the noise limits
specified above shall be reduced by 5 db(A) for impact or predominant tone noises, or
for noises consisting of speech or music. In the event that the noise source and the
affected property are within different noise zones, the noise standards of the affected
property shall apply."
SECTION 9. CONSTRUCTION.
Section 46-409 is hereby added to the Azusa Municipal Code to read as follows:
"Sec. 46-409 Construction.
In order to allow construction schedules to take advantage of the weather and normal
daylight hours, and to ensure that nearby residents as well as nonresidential activities
are not disturbed by the early morning or late night activities the City has established
the following limits on construction, in compliance with the table below or as
required by conditions of approval.
Construction Hours
Days Allowable Hours
7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday through Saturday Extended construction hours may only be allowed
by the review authority through conditions of
approval between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Construction activities may only be allowed by the
review authority through conditions of approval
Sunday and National Holidays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
SECTION 10. PROHIBITED NOISE.
Section 46-410 is hereby added to the Azusa Municipal Code to read as follows:
"Sec. 46-410 Prohibited Noise.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter and in addition thereto, it shall
be unlawful for any person to do any of the following:
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(a) Motor vehicles. No person within the City shall make, continue or cause to be
made or continued any loud, unnecessary or unusual noise nor shall any person race
the motor of any motor vehicle, needlessly bring to a sudden start or stop any motor
vehicle or operate any motor vehicle, including any motorcycle, trail bike, dune
buggy, motor scooter or jeep, or the motor thereof on any place other than a highway
so as to disturb the peace or quiet of any neighborhood or person by noise, dust,
smoke or fumes caused by such motor vehicle nor shall any person make any noise
which either annoys, disturbs, injures or endangers the comfort, repose, health, peace
or safety of others.
(b) Equipment and machinery. No person shall use, operate or permit to be used or
operated within or near any residential zone any power tool, machine or equipment or
any other tool, machine or equipment between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.,
in such a manner that the sounds therefrom disturb or interfere with the peace,
comfort or welfare of the neighboring inhabitants, except for emergency work.
(c) Radios, phonographs, musical instruments or other devices. No person shall use
or operate or permit to be played, used or operated, when under his control or
direction, any radio, receiving set, musical instrument, phonograph or other machine
or device for the producing or reproducing of sound in such a manner as to disturb the
peace, quiet and comfort of the neighboring inhabitants or at any time with louder
volume than is necessary for convenient hearing for the persons who are in the room,
vehicle or chamber in which such machine or device is operated and who are
voluntary listeners thereto. No person shall use or operate or permit to be used,
operated or played while under his control any radio, receiving set, musical
instrument, phonograph or other machine or device for the producing or reproducing
of sound between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., in such a manner that the
sound therefrom is plainly audible at a distance of fifty feet (50') from the building,
structure or vehicle in which it is located
(d) Loudspeakers and amplifiers.
(1) No person shall use or operate or permit to be played, used or operated
while under his control any radio, receiving set, musical instrument, phonograph,
loudspeaker, sound amplifier or other machine or device for the producing or
reproducing of sound which is cast upon the public streets for the purposes of
commercial advertising or attracting the attention of the public to any building or
structure.
(2) No person shall use or operate or permit to be played, used or operated
while under his control any radio, receiving set, musical instrument, phonograph,
loudspeaker, sound amplifier or other machine or device for the producing or
reproducing of sound in a public park, unless in conjunction with an Outdoor Festival
(A.M.C. Sections 18-811 et seq.) or a City sponsored event.
(e) Public address systems. No person shall install, maintain or operate any outdoor
paging system or public address system which is:
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(1) Capable of producing a sound level of 5 db(A) above the ambient sound
level at the property line of the adjacent property;
(2) Operated between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.; and
(3) Used in a manner as to create a sound upon any residential property at any
time, which sound is of such tone or volume as to be annoying or disturbing to
persons of normal sensibility upon any residential property
(f) Animals and birds. No person shall keep, maintain or permit upon any lot or
parcel of land under his control any dog, animal or fowl which by any sound, bark or
cry disturbs the peace or comfort of the neighboring inhabitants or interferes with any
person for the reasonable and comfortable enjoyment of life and property."
SECTION 11. LIMITATION ON TRUCK DELIVERIES.
Section 46-411 is hereby added to the Azusa Municipal Code to read as follows:
"Sec. 46-411 Limitation on Truck Deliveries.
Truck deliveries to a commercial or industrial parcel adjacent to a conforming
residential use shall be limited to the hours between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., unless
the Director authorizes other delivery times based on the determination that there is
either no feasible alternative, or there are overriding transportation and traffic
management benefits to scheduling deliveries at night."
SECTION 12. NOISE RECEPTOR STANDARDS.
Section 46-412 is hereby added to the Azusa Municipal Code to read as follows:
"Sec. 46-412 Noise Receptor Standards.
Where noise-sensitive land uses are proposed in areas exposed to existing or
projected noise levels in excess of the standards in Sections 46-405 and 46-407, the
City shall require an acoustical analysis as part of the environmental review process
so that noise mitigation may be included in the project design, so that proposed
structures are designed to limit intruding noise in interior rooms to 45 db(A) Ldn. At
the discretion of the Director, the requirement for an acoustical analysis may be
waived if all of the following conditions are satisfied:
(a) The development is for less than five (5) single-family dwellings or less than ten
thousand (10,000) square feet of total gross floor area for office buildings meeting
facilities;
(b) The noise source in question consists of a single roadway or railroad for which
up-to-date noise exposure information is available. An acoustical analysis will be
required if the noise source is a stationary noise source, or if there are multiple noise
sources that could affect the project;
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(c) The projected future noise exposure at the exterior of proposed buildings or
outdoor activity areas does not exceed 65 db(A) Ldn;
(d) The topography of the area is essentially flat; and
(e) Effective noise mitigation, as determined by the Director, is incorporated into the
project design. The measures can include, but are not limited to, the use of building
setbacks, building orientation, or noise barriers. If closed windows are required for
compliance with interior noise level standards, air conditioning or a mechanical
ventilation system will be required."
SECTION 13. EXEMPTIONS.
Section 46-413 is hereby added to the Azusa Municipal Code to read as follows:
"Sec. 46-413 Exemptions.
The following activities shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter:
(a) School bands, school athletics and school entertainment events, provided such
events are conducted on school property or authorized by the City;
(b) Activities otherwise lawfully conducted in public parks, public playgrounds and
public or private school grounds;
(c) Any mechanical device, apparatus or equipment used, related to or connected
with
emergency machinery, vehicle or work;
(d) Noise sources associated with construction, repair, remodeling, or grading of any
real
property; provided a permit has been obtained from the City; and provided said
activities take place between the hours enumerated in Section 46-409.
(e) Noise sources associated with the maintenance of real property provided said
activities take place between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on any day except Sunday
or between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Sunday or a federal holiday;
(f) Noise sources associated with the authorized collection of solid waste.
(g) Any activity or equipment to the extent that design regulation thereof has been
pre-empted by state or federal laws."
SECTION 14. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
Section 46-414 is hereby added to the Azusa Municipal Code to read as follows:
"Sec. 46-414 Miscellaneous Provisions.
(a) Acoustical analysis required. Where Director determines that a proposed project
may generate noise in excess of any limit established by Sections 46-405 and 46-407,
and/or where the use may generate noise in outdoor areas in excess of 60 db(A), the
land use permit application for the use shall include an acoustical analysis by a
qualified professional approved by the Director.
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(1) Contents. The analysis shall determine the potential for stationary source noise
impacts to neighboring land uses, include field measurements to determine more
precise locations for existing and projected future noise levels (based on traffic
projections in the circulation element of the general plan or as otherwise accepted by
the city), and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
(2) Preferred mitigation measures for receptor sites. When development is subject
to high noise levels requiring mitigation, the following measures shall be considered
and preference shall be given where feasible in the following order:
a. Site layout, including setbacks, open space separation and shielding of noise
sensitive uses with non-noise-sensitive uses;
b. Acoustical treatment of buildings; or
c. Structural measures such as constructed of earth berms and/or wood or concrete
barriers; provided that no sound wall shall be located adjacent to a public street."
SECTION 15. VIOLATION.
Section 46-415 is hereby added to the Azusa Municipal Code to read as follows:
"Sec. 46-415 Violation.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a
MISDEMEANOR. Each day such violation is committed or permitted to continue
shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such. The provisions of
this chapter shall not be construed as permitting conduct not proscribed herein and
shall not affect the enforceability of any other applicable provisions of law."
SECTION 16. CEQA.
The City Council finds that this urgency ordinance is not subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not
result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and
15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines,
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in
physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.
SECTION 17. SEVERABILITY.
If any provisions of this urgency ordinance or the application thereof to any person or
circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of
this urgency ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application,
and to this end the provisions of this urgency ordinance are severable. The City Council hereby
declares that it would have adopted this urgency ordinance irrespective of the invalidity of any
particular portion thereof.
SECTION 18. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.
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This urgency ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption, if adopted by
at least a four-fifths vote of the City Council.
SECTION 19. PUBLICATION.
The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this urgency ordinance and cause it, or a
summary of it, to be published once within fifteen (15) days of adoption in a newspaper of
general circulation printed and published within the City of Azusa, and shall post a certified copy
of this urgency ordinance, including the vote for and against the same, in the Office of the City
Clerk in accordance with Government Code Section 36933.
PASSED,APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of May, 2008.
Joseph . Rocha, Mayor
Attest:
Vera Mendoza, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF AZUSA )
I, Vera Mendoza, City Clerk of the City of Azusa, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Urgency Ordinance No. 08-03, was duly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City
Council on the 14th day of April, 2008, by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
Vera Mendoza, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
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Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
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