HomeMy WebLinkAbout94-93 - Automobile & Property Maintenance on Residential PropertiesRESOLUTION NO. 94 -93
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NEWPORT BEACH INITIATING AMENDMENTS TO
TITLE 20 OF THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE
PERTAINING TO PARKING OF AUTOMOBILES AND
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE ON RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTIES.
• WHEREAS, Title 20 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code
authorizes the City Council to adopt a resolution initiating
amendments to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Newport Beach;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council intends to initiate amendments to
Section 20.10.050 that would prohibit parking of automobiles in
front yards except on driveways and prohibit the storage or parking
of boats, campers and trailers on residential property except in
sideyards; and
WHEREAS, the City Council intends to initiate further the
amendments to Chapter 20.10 by adding Section 20. 10.060 which would
establish certain standards for maintaining residential lots.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Newport Beach to initiate amendment to Section 20.10.050 of the
Newport Beach Municipal Code with the proposed amendment to read as
follows:
20.10.050 Parking. A. Storage or parking space for the
parking of automobiles off the street shall be provided in any
residential district as follows:
(1) Not less than one and one -half parking spaces for each
dwelling unit.
(2) Not less than three parking spaces for any structure
containing 2,000 square feet or more, exclusive of areas devoted to
parking and open space, unless the structure is a single - family
• dwelling.
(3) Not less than one covered, independently accessible
parking space for each two guest rooms in any rooming house.
(4) Not less than one independently accessible parking space
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C. Parking or storage of trailers, campers, boats,
motorcycles or motor vehicles shall not be allowed on vacant lots.
D. In addition to the above -noted parking standards, the
following parking controls shall also apply:
(1) For each dwelling unit there shall be at least one
covered parking space.
(2) For each dwelling unit, there shall be at least one
independently accessible parking space.
(3) Tandem parking up to a maximum of two cars in depth shall
be permitted.
(4) Parking or storage of trailers, campers, and boats in
side yards shall be permitted behind the frontyard setback area:
provided, however, that structural encroachments shall not be
permitted, except as noted in this section. When three parking
spaces are provided across the rear of a lot less than 30 feet 10
inches wide, one garage wall may encroach into the required side
yard setback. Its distance from the property line shall be not
less than 26 inches plus the amount (if any) that the width of the
lot exceeds 30 feet. The substandard side yard created thereby
shall have a clear passageway 26 inches wide, unobstructed by
fences, utility meters, hose bibs, or any other appurtenances which
could interfere with use of the passageway by emergency personnel
or equipment.
(5) Parking of automobiles and motorcycles in front yards
shall be permitted only on driveways in front of garages that set
back at least nineteen feet from the front property line and aprons
adjacent thereto; provided, however, that structural encroachments
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for each
two guest rooms in any hotel.
(5)
Not less than one independently accessible
parking space
for each
guest unit in any motel.
Parking
spaces required for other uses allowed in
any residential
district
not set forth above shall be determined
by the Planning
Commission.
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B.
Parking of automobiles the
building in
on roof of a
any
residential
district is not allowed.
C. Parking or storage of trailers, campers, boats,
motorcycles or motor vehicles shall not be allowed on vacant lots.
D. In addition to the above -noted parking standards, the
following parking controls shall also apply:
(1) For each dwelling unit there shall be at least one
covered parking space.
(2) For each dwelling unit, there shall be at least one
independently accessible parking space.
(3) Tandem parking up to a maximum of two cars in depth shall
be permitted.
(4) Parking or storage of trailers, campers, and boats in
side yards shall be permitted behind the frontyard setback area:
provided, however, that structural encroachments shall not be
permitted, except as noted in this section. When three parking
spaces are provided across the rear of a lot less than 30 feet 10
inches wide, one garage wall may encroach into the required side
yard setback. Its distance from the property line shall be not
less than 26 inches plus the amount (if any) that the width of the
lot exceeds 30 feet. The substandard side yard created thereby
shall have a clear passageway 26 inches wide, unobstructed by
fences, utility meters, hose bibs, or any other appurtenances which
could interfere with use of the passageway by emergency personnel
or equipment.
(5) Parking of automobiles and motorcycles in front yards
shall be permitted only on driveways in front of garages that set
back at least nineteen feet from the front property line and aprons
adjacent thereto; provided, however, that structural encroachments
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shall not be permitted.
D. The one covered parking space that is required for each
dwelling unit shall be included in the gross floor area. However,
the following areas need not be included in the gross floor area:
• (1) Other parking spaces which are open on at least two
sides, or open on one side and one end; and
(2) Twenty -five square feet of storage area adjacent to or a
part of a parking space on a lot less than thirty -two feet wide;
provided that no plumbing is located in said area, and provided
that three parking spaces are provided side by side across on end
of the lot.
E. Structures which were in existence or under construction
on the effective date of this Ordinance, and which do not provide
the required number of parking spaces, may be expanded or altered
in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 20.83.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Newport Beach to initiate further amendments to Chapter 20.10 by
proposed addition of Section 20.10.060 to read in full as follows:
20.10.060. Residential Property Maintenance. Lots located
in residential districts shall be maintained in such a manner to
prevent unsafe or unsightly conditions including:
A. The storage or accumulation of household items -- except
furniture designed for outdoor use, barbecues and plants -- on
patios, roofs, balconies and in yards when such items are visible
from a public street, alley, sidewalk or other public right -of -way.
B. Private driveways or walkways which, due to deterioration
or lack of maintenance, create a hazard to pedestrians.
C. The outdoor storage of large household appliances such as
refrigerators, freezers, washers and dryers, in any area accessible
to minors who are not under the care and supervision of the owner
or person in charge of the property.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the
City of Newport Beach is hereby requested to conduct a public
hearing on the proposed amendment and make recommendations to the
City Council.
0 ADOPTED, this 24th day of October , 1994.
ATTEST:
City Clerk �U
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