HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 2020-02ORDINANCE NO.2020-02
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 246 TO AMEND
VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 88 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL
CODE (DEVELOPMENT CODE)
WHEREAS, the City of Azusa, California (the "City") is a municipal corporation, duly
organized under the constitution and laws of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code, Section 65800 et seq. authorizes the adoption
and administration of zoning laws, ordinances, rules and regulations by cities as a means of
implementing the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, on February 22, 2005, the City Council of the City of Azusa (the "City
Council") adopted the new Development Code (Chapter 88 of the Azusa Municipal Code) with
the understanding that the new format included wholesale changes to the prior Code, and that
revisions would be necessary after the new Code was implemented; and
WHEREAS, on December 11, 2019, the Planning Commission held a Study Session of
Code Amendment No. 246, and
WHEREAS, on January 8, 2020, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing
on the proposed Development Code Amendment No. 246 at a regular meeting, and
recommended that the City Council approve this Ordinance.
WHEREAS, all other legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Ordinance have
occurred.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct and are
incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. The additions to the Azusa Municipal code are underlined and the
deletions are denoted by a striketln+ugh font. Those underlined in blue font represent
hyperlinks.
SECTION 3. The following changes to Chapter 88 of the Azusa Municipal Code are as
follows:
88.10.050.
E. New Nonresidential Land Use in Existing Building or on Developed Site. A
land use identified by Article 2 (Urban Standards) as a "P" (permitted) use, that is
proposed on a site where no construction requiring a building permit will occur,
shall require a zoning clearance as provided by Section 5.'� 88.51.020
(zoning clearance) to ensure that the site complies with all applicable standards of
this Development Code, including parking, landscaping, signs, trash enclosures,
etc. Zoning clearance shall not be granted and the proposed land use shall not be
established unless the site and existing improvements comply with all applicable
requirements of this Development Code, except as provided by Chapter 5-.20
88.54 (Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Parcels).
88.21 - SPECIFIC PLANS
88.21.010. - Purpose of Chapter
This chay_ter_establishes the regulating_ authority for the specific plans located in the areas
highlighted in the RMIatiag Plan (Figure 2) in Section 88.20.040. The areas located in the
specific plan are regulated by their respective development standards, parking requirements,
allowable land uses, incentives, and any other applicable standards. In cases where the Specif e
Plan conflicts with the Development Code, the Specific Plan will take precedence. Where the
Specific Plan is silent on a topic(s), the Development Code and/or General Plan will remain in
effect.
88.21.020. - Parkside Azusa Specific Plan
A. Purpose. The purpose of the Parkside Azusa Specific Plan is to allow
comprehensive development of the site while implementing the City of Azusa's
General Plan goals as they relate to development of the Specific Plan areas. The
Specific Plan is prepared pursuant to California Code Section 65450 et. seq., as
described in Section 1.5 of the Specific Plan. The Specific Plan serves as the
direct link between the General Plan's policies and the design of the proposed
residential development project, and assures that, as the two development phases
of the Specific Plan are approved, they are and will remain consistent with the
General Plan.
B. Allowable Uses. Refer to the Parkside Azusa Specific Plan.
C. Site Planning and Building Design. Refer to the Parkside Azusa Specific Plan.
88.21.030. - Monrovia Nursery Specific Plan
A. Purpose. The Dumose of the Monrovia Nursery Specific Plan is to create a master
planned community that embodies time -tested planning_ principles and
architectural styles and promotes the heritage and values of Azusa. This new
community will be part of and enhance the existing community of Azusa while
implementing the Guiding, Principlesof the General Plan.
B. Allowable Uses. Refer to the Monrovia Nursery Specific Plan.
C. Site Planning and Building Design. Refer to the Monrovia Nursery Specific
Plan.
88.21.040. — Azusa Pacific University Specific Plan
A. Purpose. The Azusa Pacific University Specific Plan is a comprehensive euide to
defining the character of future physical development for the main campus of
Azusa Pacific University, (�). The campus is located on two nearby sites (East
Campus and West Campus) in Azusa. California. This plan does not address other
properties owned or leased by APU in Southern California.
B. Allowable Uses. Refer to the Azusa Pacific University Specific Plan.
C. Site Planning and Building Design. Refer to the Azusa Pacific University
Specific Plan.
88.21.050. — Dhammakaya International Meditation Center Specific Plan
A. Pu€roose. The Dhammakava International Meditation Center (DIMC) Specific
Plan is a comprehensive guide to defining future improvements to, and use of, the
DIMC Property. Typically, Specific Plans are used for large, multiple phase
developments that incorporate many different types of land uses. In this particular
case, the DIMC Property is unique due to its history and the relatively few special
events that occur on the Property. Therefore, a Specific Plan can provide the City
more clarity in regulating the phasing of physical improvements and the on -going
use of the Property,
B. Allowable Uses. Refer to the Dhammakaya International Meditation Center
Specific Plan.
C. Site Planning and Building Design. Refer to the Dhammakaya International
Meditation Center Specific Plan_
88.21.060. — Azusa TOD Specific flair
A. Purpose. The Azusa Transit -Oriented Development (TOD) General
P1an/Devely ment Code Update and S ecific Plan fl2erein referred to as the
Azusa TOD Specific Plan or, simply Specific Plan is a comprehensive document
that will implement the vision for the Specific Plan Area as established by the
City of Azusa planning 12rocess.
B. Allowable Uses. Refer to the Azusa TOD Specific Plan.
C. Site Planning and Building Design. Refer to the Azusa TOD Specific Plan.
88.22.030.
A. Location and Existing Conditions. The central neighborhoods of Azusa are
defined by the 210 Freeway to the south and southwest, the rail lines to the
northwest, Foothill Boulevard to the north, and Cerritos Avenue to the east. These
neighborhoods are bisected by the TOD Specific Plan Distriet and Azusa/San
Gabriel Avenue Corridor (described separately). The Little Dalton Wash flood
control channel cuts through the southeast corner of the neighborhoods.
88.22.065.
A. Permit requirements. Tables 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, and 2-4 provide land uses that are:
1. Permitted subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Development
Code, subject to first obtaining a zoning clearance (Section-88.56..02;0 �8.51.020). These
are shown as "P" uses in the tables;
2. Allowed subject to the approval of a minor use permit (Section 88.50 88.51.040),
and shown as "MUP" uses in the tables;
3. Allowed subject to the approval of a use permit (Section 98.51.050 88.51.040), and
shown as "UP" uses in the tables;
4. Allowed subject to the type of city approval required by a specific provision of Chapter
4.4-2 88.42 (Standards for Specific Land Uses), and shown as "S" uses in the tables; and
5. Not allowed in particular zones, and shown as a "" in the tables.
88.22.065. (Table 2-1)
Key to Zone Symbols
NC
Neighborhood Center
L
Low Density
NG1
Neighborhood General 1
MED
Medium Density
NG2
Neighborhood General 2
MOD
Moderate Density
NG3
Neighborhood General 3
Notes:
(1) A definition of each listed use type is in Aftiele 6 Article 7 (Glossary).
88.22.070.A(3) (c) (2)
Galleries, arcades, and awnings may encroach into the setback as shown in the above
diagrams, but shall be limited to:
i. Front encroachment: Five feet maximum.
ii. Side Street encroachment: Five feet maximum.
iii. Side encroachment: Five feet maximum.
iv. Rear encroachment: Five feet maximum
iN,-. v. Maximum encroachment height is two stories or 30 feet.
vi. Porches may encroach to within five feet of the front or side street property line.
88.22.070.B(3)(c)(2)
Porches, patios, cantilevered bay windows, and balconies may encroach into the setback, but
shall be limited to:
i. Front encroachment: Eight feet maximum.
ii. Side Street encroachment: Five feet maximum.
iii. Side encroachment: Two feet maximum.
iv. Rear encroachment: Five feet maximum.
iv-. v. Maximum encroachment height: Two stories or 24 feet.
88.22.070.C(3)(c)(2)
Porches, patios, cantilevered bay windows, and balconies may encroach into the setback, but
shall be limited to:
i. Front encroachment: Eight feet maximum.
ii. Side Street encroachment: Five feet maximum.
iii. Side encroachment: Two feet maximum.
iv. Rear encroachment: Five feet maximum.
iv. v. Maximum encroachment height: Two stories or 24 feet.
88.22.070.D(3)(c)(2)
Porches, patios, cantilevered bay windows, and balconies may encroach into the setback, but
shall be limited to:
i. Front encroachment: Eight feet maximum.
ii. Side Street encroachment: Five feet maximum.
iii. Side encroachment: Two feet maximum.
iv. Rear encroachment: Five feet maximum.
i-v. v. Maximum encroachment height: Two stories or 24 feet.
88.22.065.
A. Permit requirements. Tables 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, and 2-4 provide land uses that are:
1. Permitted subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Development
Code, subject to first obtaining a zoning clearance (Section -.''�0 88.51.020). These
are shown as "P" uses in the tables;
2. Allowed subject to the approval of a minor use permit (Section 5.'� 88.51.040),
and shown as "MUP" uses in the tables;
3. Allowed subject to the approval of a use permit (Section 5.'�0 88.51.040), and
shown as "UP" uses in the tables;
4. Allowed subject to the type of city approval required by a specific provision of Chapter
4.4-2 88.42 (Standards for Specific Land Uses), and shown as "S" uses in the tables;
5. Not allowed in particular zones, and shown as a "" in the tables.
6. Fer sub districts located within the TOD Spee-ifie Plan i 7 7 ,
DR, DT ,.,.7 DG) r-dF to Chapt.» 2 of the City of Azusa TOD itipecifi., Plan f
allowable useF,-.
88.24.005. (Table 2-2)
Key to Zone Symbols
DE
Edgewood District
DW
West End Industrial District
DWL
West End Light Industrial District
Notes:
(1) A definition of each listed use type is in AAiele 6 Article 7 (Glossary).
88.24.005. (Table 2-2)
LAND USE TYPE (1)
PERMIT REQUIRED BY ZONE
DE
DW
DWL
RECREATION, EDUCATION & PUBLIC ASSEMBLY USES
Conference/convention facility — UP UP
88.24.005. (Table 2-2)
LAND USE TYPE (1)
PERMIT REQUIRED BY ZONE
DE
DW
DWL
SERVICES — BUSINESS, FINANCIAL, PROFESSIONAL
Medical services — Clinic, urgent
care
P
MUP
MUP
Medical services — Doctor office
P
P
P
Medical services — Extended care (3)
—
—
Medical services — Hospital
UP
UP
88.24.005. (Table 2-2)
LAND USE TYPE (1) 1 PERMIT REQUIRED BY ZONE
DE I DW I DWL
SERVICES — GENERAL
Veterinary Clinic, animal hospital,
boarding kennel
UP
UP
UP
UP
88.24.005. (Table 2-2)
Key to Zone Symbols
DU-
University District - Mixed Use
C-3 DU-
University District - Residential
M14
RMO
Moderate
MU
DU-
University District - Residential
RM
Medium
88.24.020.C(1)
h. Install landscaped medians and parkways on Foothill Boulevard and Alosta
Avenue, consistent with the TOD Specific Plan Wit.
88.24.020.C(3)(a)
1. Require installation of neon tube/LED freestanding/monument and wall signage on
parcels fronting onto Route 66, as outlined in the Route 66 Themed Signage section on
Page 2-59 of the TOD Specific Plan.
88.24.020.1)(3)(b)
Gallery/arcades, awnings, balconies, porches, patios, and outside dining furniture may encroach
into the setback and public right-of-way, and shall be limited to:
(1) Front encroachment: Ten feet maximum.
(2) Side Street encroachment: Ten feet maximum.
(3) Side encroachment: Two feet maximum.
(4) Rear encroachment: Five feet maximum
(4) (5) Maximum encroachment height is two stories.
(5) (�) Porches may encroach to within five feet of the front or side street property line.
88.24.030.D(3)(b)
Gallery/arcades, awnings, balconies, and outside dining furniture may encroach into the setback
and public right-of-way, and shall be limited to:
(1) Front encroachment: Ten feet maximum.
(2) Side Street encroachment: Ten feet maximum.
(3) Side encroachment: Ten feet maximum.
(4) Rear encroachment: Five feet maximum
(4) (5) Maximum encroachment height is two stories.
88.24.040.C-1
3. Requirements.
a. Promote the creation (and restoration) of neon signage along historic
Route 66(Foothill Boulevard and Alosta Avenue).
(1) Require installation of neon tube/LED freestanding/monument and wall sig_nne on
parcels fronting onto Route 66, as outlined in the Route fib Themed Signage section on
Page 2-59 of the TO❑ Specific Plan.
88.24.030.D(3)(b)
Gallery/arcades, awnings, balconies, and outdoor dining furniture may encroach into the setback
and public right-of-way, and shall be limited to:
(1) Front encroachment: Ten feet maximum.
(2) Side Street encroachment: Ten feet maximum.
(3) Side encroachment: Ten feet maximum.
(4) Rear encroachment: Five feet maximum
(4) (�) Maximum encroachment height is two stories or 40 feet.
88.26.005.
A. Permit requirements. Tables 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, and 2-4 provide land uses that are:
1. Permitted subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Development
Code, subject to first obtaining a zoning clearance (Section 9 88.51.020 . These
are shown as "P" uses in the tables;
2. Allowed subject to the approval of a minor use permit (Section 88.Cva-51.05 88.51.040),
and shown as "MUP" uses in the tables;
3. Allowed subject to the approval of a use permit (Section 88.6u 1.050 88.51.040), and
shown as "UP" uses in the tables;
4. Allowed subject to the type of city approval required by a specific provision of Chapter
88.42 (Standards for Specific Land Uses), and shown as "S" uses in the tables;
5. Not allowed in particular zones, and shown as a "—" in the tables.
88.26.005. (Table 2-3)
C-9 TABLE 2-3
Allowed Land Uses and Permit
Requirements
for Corridors
88.26.005. (Table 2-3)
P Permitted Use, Zoning Clearance required
MU Minor Use Permit required
P Use Permit required
UP Permit requirement set by Specific Use
S Regulations
— Use not allowed
LAND USE PERMIT REQUIRED BY ZONE Specific
TYPE (1) Use
CAZ CSG CSA CAH CFB Regulation
s
RETAIL USES
Outdoor displays I MUP I MUP I MUP MUP
and sales QQ a� i sn
88.26.005. (Table 2-3)
Kev to Zone Svmbols
CAZ
Azusa Avenue Corridor
CAH
Arrow Highway Corridor
CSG
San Gabriel Avenue Corridor
CFB
Foothill Boulevard Corridor
CSA
South Azusa Avenue Corridor
Notes:
(1)A definition of each listed use type is in Artiele 6 Article 7(Glossary).
88.26.010.1)(3)(b)
Gallery/arcades, awnings, balconies, porches and outdoor dining furniture may encroach into the
setback and public right-of-way and shall be limited to:
(1) Front encroachment: Ten feet maximum.
(2) Side Street encroachment: Ten feet maximum.
(3) Side encroachment: Two feet maximum.
(A) Rear encroachment: Five feet maximum.
(4) (5) Maximum encroachment height is two stories or 25 feet.
(5.) (0 Porches may encroach to within five feet of the front or side street property line.
88.26.020.A
1. CAZ (Azusa Avenue) Corridor. The Azusa Avenue Corridor (CAZ) zone is applied to
the Azusa Avenue portion of the Azusa Avenue/San Gabriel Avenue couplet immediately
south of the TOD Specific Plan Wit. This zone is intended to accommodate a range of
lower intensity retail, offices and other low intensity commercial uses, together with all
types of residential units allowed except stacked flats.
2. CSG (San Gabriel Avenue) Corridor. The San Gabriel Avenue Corridor (CSG) zone is
applied to the San Gabriel Avenue portion of the Azusa Avenue/San Gabriel Avenue
couplet immediately south of the TOD Specific Plan district. This zone is intended to
emphasize residential rather than commercial development, but with offices and other
low very intensity commercial uses, excluding most retail. All types of residential units
are allowed except stacked flats.
88.26.020.1)(3)(b)
Gallery/arcades, awnings, balconies, porches and outdoor dining furniture may encroach into the
setback and public right-of-way and shall be limited to:
(1) Front encroachment: Ten feet maximum.
(2) Side Street encroachment: Ten feet maximum.
(3) Side encroachment: Two feet maximum.
(4) Rear encroachment: Five feet maximum.
(4) (5) Maximum encroachment height is two stories or 25 feet.
(5) (0 Porches may encroach to within five feet of the front or side street property line.
88.26.030.1)(3)(b)
Gallery/arcades, awnings, balconies, porches and outdoor dining furniture may encroach into the
setback and public right-of-way and shall be limited to:
(1) Front encroachment: Ten feet maximum.
(2) Side Street encroachment: Ten feet maximum.
(3) Side encroachment: Two feet maximum.
4 Rear encroachment: Five feet maximum.
(4) (5) Maximum encroachment height is two stories or 25 feet.
(5) (0 Porches may encroach to within five feet of the front or side street property line.
88.26.040.1)(3)(b)
Gallery/arcades, awnings, balconies, porches and outdoor dining furniture may encroach into the
setback and public right-of-way and shall be limited to;
(1) Front encroachment: Ten feet maximum.
(2) Side Street encroachment: Ten feet maximum.
(3) Side encroachment: Two feet maximum.
(4) Rear encroachment: Five feet maximum.
(4) (5) Maximum encroachment height is two stories or 40 feet.
(5) (0 Porches may encroach to within five feet of the front or side street property line.
88.28.030.
A. General Permit Requirements. Table 2-4 identifies the uses of land allowed by this
Development Code in the special purpose zones, and the planning permit required to
establish each use, in compliance with Section 88.10.050 (Approval Requirements for
Development and New Land Uses). Table 2-4 provides for land uses that are:
1. Permitted subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Development
Code, subject to first obtaining a zoning clearance (Section_8.8.51.020). These are shown
as "P" uses in the tables;
2. Allowed subject to the approval of a minor use permit (Section 88.551 05 88.51.040),
and shown as "MUP" uses in the tables;
3. Allowed subject to the approval of a use permit (Section 88.51.050 88.51.040), and
shown as "UP" uses in the tables;
4. Allowed subject to the type of city approval required by a specific provision of
Article 4 Chapter 88.42 (Standards for Specific Land Uses), and shown as "S" uses in the
tables; and
5. Not allowed in particular zones, and shown as a "—" in the tables.
88.28.030. (Table 2-4)
LAND USE TYPE (1)
PERMIT REQUIRED
Specific
BY ZONE
Use
Regulation
s
INS
OS
REC
RETAIL USES
Alcoholic beverage sales
UP
UP(4)
Bar/tavern
—
UP(4)
88.28.030. (Table 2-4)
Kev to Zone Svmbols
INS
Institutional/School
REC
Recreation
OS
Open Space
Notes:
(1) A definition of each listed use type is in Artiele 6 Article 7 (Glossary).
88.34.030.
Definitions of certain technical terms and phrases used in this chapter are under "Landscaping
Standards" in Aftiele 6 Article 7 (Glossary) of this Development Code.
88.36.050.
B. TOD Specific Plan DistFiet Parking Requirements. For development located within
the TOD Specific Plan District, refer to the Specific Plan for parking requirements.
88.36.050.F
3. Waiver by Commission. The commission may waive covered parking requirements
when a nonconforming structure is proposed for rehabilitation if the commission
determines, in compliance with Section i24.Siv 51.05 88-51.040 (Use Permits and Minor
Use Permits), that the existing structure location, lot size, or topography renders the
requirement unreasonable.
88.36.050. (Table 3-7)
Rowhouse, townhome, and courtyard
units:
_Studio or and one -bedroom unit
1 space within a garage for each unit.
—Two to four bedroom units
2 spaces within a garage for each unit.
_5 or more bedroom units
3 spaces within a garage for each unit.
_Guest parking
1 guest space for each 3 units in a project of five or
more units.
88.36.050. (Table 3-7)
Secend unit er- eaniage As r-eq uired by Sect i on -8 9.4 2.1-90 (Second Units and Carri, e
hatise Houses).
88.36.050. (Table 3-7)
(All customer parking shall be clearly marked
and not be used for parking of unregistered
vehicles. No damaged, inoperative, wrecked,
Vehicle services - All except the following
or abandoned vehicles shall be stored in any
exterior area for more than five days.)
2 spaces, plus 3 spaces for each service bay
(service bays do not count as spaces).
Car wash - Self service
2 spaces for each wash bay (wash bays do not
count as spaces).
Car wash - Full service
4 spaces for each 20 ft. of length of washing
structure or area.
Veterinary clinic, animal hospital, kennel
1 space for each 300 gsf of floor area; 4 spaces
minimum.
1 space for each 1,000 sf of outdoor dis Ia
Plant Nursery
area. 1 space for each 500 sf of indoor display
area.
88.36.090.
E. Surfacing. All driveways required by this section, and as shown on the approved plans,
shall be surfaced in compliance with Section 88.36.090.H 88 3b 090.1, except that a
driveway with a slope of ten percent or greater shall be paved with asphalt or concrete in
all cases.
88.36.100.B
5. Lighting. Loading areas shall have lighting capable of providing adequate illumination
for security and safety. Lighting shall be deflected away from abutting residential sites
and installed and maintained in compliance with Section 89a 88.31.030 (Outdoor
Lighting).
88.36.120
A. Maximum Distance. The maximum distance between sites designated for off -site
parking and loading spaces shall be 300 feet in compliance with 88.36.090.A(21,
B. Covenant, Lease, or Other Agreement Required.
1. When off-street parking or loading facilities are provided on a site other than the site
on which the use or structure to be served by the parking or loading facilities is located, a
recordable covenant, easement, or other agreement, acceptable to the city attorney, shall
be recorded in the county recorder's office.
2. The parties to the covenant, easement, or agreement shall include the owner of the off -
site parking spaces and the owner of the subject site, with covenants reflecting the
conditions of approval and the off -site parking plan approved by the city.
B-. C. Facilities Shall Not be Used for Any Other Purpose. The recordable covenant,
easement, or other agreement designating the off-street parking or loading facilities and
the use or structure to be served, with legal descriptions of both sites, shall also certify
that the off-street parking or loading facilities shall not be used for any other purpose
unless the restriction is removed by resolution of the commission, in compliance with
subsection EF., below.
Q D. Certificate of Occupancy. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued until an attested
copy of the recorded covenant, easement, or other agreement has been filed with the
director.
D E Loss of Off -Site Spaces.
1. Notification to the City. The owner or operator of a business that uses approved off -
site spaces to satisfy the parking requirements of this chapter shall immediately notify the
director of any change of ownership or use of the property for which the spaces are
required, and of any termination or default of the agreement between the parties.
2. Effect of Termination of Agreement. Upon notification that the agreement for the
required off -site parking has terminated, the director shall determine a reasonable time in
which one of the following shall occur:
a. Substitute parking is provided that is acceptable to the director; or
b. The size or capacity of the use is reduced in proportion to the parking spaces lost.
l F. Commission's Action to Remove Restriction. Upon submission of satisfactory evidence
that other off-street parking or loading facilities have been provided in compliance with
the requirements of this chapter, or that the use has ceased, or the structure has been
removed or altered so as to no longer require the off-street parking or loading facilities,
the commission shall remove the restriction.
88.38.020
C. Definitions. Definitions of the specialized terms and phrases used in this chapter may be
found in Artiele 6 Article 7 (Glossary) under "Sign."
88.38.050
K. Route 66-Themed SiQnas!e. Neon tube/LED freestandinuJmonument and wall sianaae
are required for those parcels fronting onto Route 66 Foothill Boulevard and Alosta
Avenue) in compliance with the Use of Neon Tubing standards outlined on page 2-59 of
the Azusa TOD Specific Plan. Only those located within the Route 66 District of the
Azusa TOD Specific Plan shall comply with the Maximum Sign Area on page 2-59 of the
Azusa TOD Specific Plan. All other sig_nage not identified within the Route 66 District
shall comply with the requirements of 88.38.060 (Sign Standards by Area).
88.38.060 (Table 3-12)
Allowed Maximum
Sign Types Sign Height
Ground -mounted and Ground -floor Signs
Awning
Below roof (1)
Maximum Number of
Signs
Allowed per Parcel
Single tenant site or
building:
Maximum Sign Area
Maximum sign area
per parcel. The total
Freestanding
Projecting,
Wall
Mounted
and Wall -
painted
Suspended
6 ft.
Below roof (1)
Below eave/
canopy; at least 8 ft.
above a walking
surface
3 of any combination
of allowed sign types
per primary building
frontage.
1 of any allowed sign
type per secondary
building frontage.
Site or structure
with 4 or more
tenants: 1 of any
allowed signtype per
business frontage,
unless additional
signs are authorized
by the review
authority through a
Master Sign Plan
approval.
sign area on a parcel
shall comply with the
following
requirements.
1. 1 sf for each linear
ft. of primary building
frontage.
2. 0.5 additional sf
for each linear foot of
secondary building
frontage.
3. Each use is
allowed a total sign
area of at least 25 sf
regardless of frontage
length.
4. The total sign area
per use shall not
exceed 100 sf,
without Master Sign
Plan approval.
Maximum sign area
per building
frontage. The total
area of all signs on a
single structure
frontage shall not
exceed the total linear
feet of that frontage
shall not emeeed th-e
total lirnear boat of that
frentag •
Site with 4 or more
tenants: is allowed an
additional
freestanding
identification sign of
0.25 sf for each linear
ft. of total primary
structure frontage, up
to 100 sf maximum.
88.38.070.0
4. Required Findings. The approval of a use permit for a freeway -oriented sign shall
require that the commission first find that the use or site cannot be adequately identified
by other signs allowed within the applicable zoning district, in addition to the other
findings required for use permit approval by Section 88.=�r51.050 88.51.040.
88.42.020
E. Tents and Portable Shelter Structures. The use of tents and other temporary and
portable shelter structures may not be allowed in the front setback of residential districts
but may be allowed in fesidenlial districts i rear yard areas not visible from the street or
public right-of-way.
88.42.120
G. Mixed -Use Development Standards within the TOD Specific Plan Distriet. For
mixed -use development located within the TOD Specific Plan Wit, refer to the
Specific Plan for par -king development standards.
88.42.160
A. Enclosure and Screening Required. Outdoor storage areas shall be entirely enclosed by
a solid wall or fence as approved by the review authority with a minimum height of six
feet and a maximum height of eight feet. Storage containers may be allowed with a
temper minor use permit in the DW and DWL zones only, located so as not to be
visible from the street.
88.44.020
Definitions of the technical terms and phrases used in this chapter may be found under "surface
mining" in AAiele 6 Article 7 (Glossary).
88.46.020
The technical terms and phrases used in this chapter are defined in "r-tiele 6-Article 7 (Glossary)
under "telecommunications facility.
88.46.040
E. Required Findings for Approval. The approval of a use permit for a communication
facility shall require that the review authority first make the following findings, in
addition to those required for use permit approval by Section 88.Svv 50 05 88.51.040 (Use
Permits and Minor Use Permits):
88.51.032
B. Applicability. Design review is required for:
1. New single-family dwellings;
2. Multi -family projects;
3. Second floor additions to existing dwellings, alterations (including siding, new
windows, wainscoting, doors, columns, porches, etc.) to facade visible from a street,
and/or ground floor additions that increase existing floor area by more than 29 percent or
499 square feet; and
4. Non-residential projects, including permanent outdoor sales and displays, news and
flower stands, and outdoor dining; and
5, Facade improvements to nonresidential buildings which include but are not limited to
repainting of the exterior color, installation of new windows or exterior doors visible
from public right-of-way_, exterior facade treatments (stucco, siding,_ bricks or stone
veneer, or other enhanced building material), installation or repair of awning, canopy, or
other shade solution.
88.52.040
B. Time Limits.
1. Unless conditions of approval or other provisions of this Development Code establish a
different time limit, any permit or approval granted in compliance with Chapter
88.51 (Permit Review and Decisions) and Article IV of Chapter66 (Subdivisions) that is
not exercised within the time limits listed below after its approval shall expire and be
subject to revocation, except where an extension of time is approved in compliance with
subsection C., below.
Planning permit
Time Limit
Use Permits and Minor Use Permits
l year
6 months
Variances and Minor Variances
Design Review
Tentative Maps
2 years
SECTION 3. Section 88.24.050 of the Azusa Municipal Code is hereby deleted:
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SECTION 4. Figure 2 in Section 88.20.040 of the Azusa Municipal Code is hereby
revised and shall be replaced by Exhibit A of this Ordinance.
SECTION 5.: That in accordance with Section 88.51.060 of the Azusa Municipal Code,
the City Council approves said Code Amendment No. 246 based on the following findings:
1. That the proposed amendment is consistent with the goals, policies, and objectives of
the general plan, any applicable specific plan, development agreement, owner
participation agreement or disposition and development agreement; and
The proposed amendment is not a part of any applicable specific plan, development
agreement, owner participation agreement or disposition and development agreement. It
is, however, consistent with the goals, policies, and objectives of the General Plan below:
Chapter 3, Land Use Goal 12:
Ensure that the City's General Plan and Development Code are updated and maintained
to increase effectiveness.
The proposed Code Cleanup changes will ensure that the Development Code is up-to-date,
clear, concise, and effective. The proposed changes include clarifying language to the
Development Code that will make it more readable and accessible to the general public.
Land Use Policy 12.1:
Review the General Plan and the related Development Code, annually, to ensure internal
consistency with federal, state, and local regulations and policies.
Both documents are reviewed annually to ensure internal consistency with federal, state,
and local regulations and policies. Some of the proposed Code Cleanup changes include
consistency with the City's specific plans and other documents.
2. That a proposed zone change will not adversely affect surrounding properties.
A zone change is not proposed as a component of this Development Code amendment.
Therefore, the proposed Development Code amendment would not adversely affect
surrounding properties.
SECTION 6. CEQA. This Ordinance is not a project within the meaning of Section
15378 of the State of California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") Guidelines, because it has
no potential for resulting in physical change in the environment, directly or indirectly. The City
Council further finds, under Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 15061(b)(3),
that this Ordinance is nonetheless exempt from the requirements of CEQA in that the activity is
covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for
causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is
no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the
activity is not subject to CEQA. The City Council, therefore, directs that a Notice of Exemption
be filed with the County Clerk of the County of Los Angeles in accordance with CEQA
Guidelines.
SECTION 7. Custodian of Records. The documents and materials that constitute the
record of proceedings on which this Ordinance is based are located at the City Clerk's office
located at 213 E. Foothill Blvd., Azusa, CA 917025. The custodian of these records is the City
Clerk.
SECTION 8. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance
or the application thereof to any entity, person or circumstance is held for any reason to be
invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect other provisions
or applications of this Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or
application, and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are severable. The City Council of
the City of Azusa hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section,
sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section,
subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 9. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days
following its adoption.
SECTION 10. Publication. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this
Ordinance. Not later than fifteen (15) days following the passage of this Ordinance, the
Ordinance, or a summary thereof, along with the names of the City Council members voting for
and against the Ordinance, shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of
Azusa.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 18th day of February, 2020.
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Joseph Romero Rocha
Major
ATTEST:
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF AZUSA )
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance No. 2020-02, was duly introduced
and placed upon first reading at a regular meeting of the Azusa City Council on the 3rd day of
February, 2020 and that thereafter, said Ordinance No. 2020-02 was duly adopted and passed at a
regular meeting of the Azusa City Council on the 18th day of February, 2020 by the following
vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: CARRILLO
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Best, B st & Krieger,kP
City Att rney
EXHIBIT "A"
REVISED FIGURE 2 OF SECTION 88.20.040 TO REPLACE EXISTING FIGURE 2 OF
SAID SECTION
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