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HomeMy WebLinkAbout95-5 - Amending Title 20 as Pertains to the Parking Of Automobiles, Storage or Parking of Boats, Campers, and Trailers; and Property Maintenance on Residential Properties. (Planning Commission Amendment No. 813)ORDINANCE NO. 95 -5 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, AMENDING TITLE 20 AS PERTAINS TO THE PARKING OF AUTOMOBILES, STORAGE OR PARKING OF BOATS, CAMPERS, AND TRAILERS; S; AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES. (Planning Commission Amendment No. 813) • WHEREAS, Section 20.84.010 of the Municipal Code of the City of Newport Beach provides that Title 20 (the Zoning Code) may be amended by changing the zoning designation of Districts and other provisions whenever the public necessity and convenience and the public welfare require such amendment; and WHEREAS, the project has been determined to be Categorically Exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 5 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations); and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 20.84.030, on February 9, 1995, the Planning Commission of the City of Newport Beach held a public hearing regarding Amendment No. 813, and at that time voted to recommend that the City Council approve the amendment; and •WHEREAS, on March 13 . 1995, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach held a public hearing regarding Amendment No. 813. • NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach does hereby ordain as follows: SECTION 1: Section 20.10.050 of the Municipal Code is hereby amended 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 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 detemvned by the Planning Commission. B. Parking of automobiles on the roof of a building in 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. isD. 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 front yard 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 -2- • • 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; or where an approved curb cut and drive apron provide access to a paved parking area; provided, however, that structural encroachments shall not E. 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 one end of the lot. F. 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. SECTION 2: Section 20.10.060 of the Municipal Code is hereby added to Chapter 20. 10, to read 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: -3- 0 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. SECTION 3. The Mayor shall sign and the City Council shall attest to the passage of this Ordinance. This Ordinance shall be published once in the official newspaper of the City, and the same shall become effective thirty (30) days after the date of its adoption. SECTION 4. This Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach held on the 27th day of Feb. 1995, and was adopted on the 13 thday of March , 1995, by the following vote, to wit: oil AYES, COUNCIL MEMBERS EDWARDS, WATT, DEBAY, HEDGES, COX, GLOVER, O'NEIL NOES, COUNCIL MEMBERS NONE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBERS NONE -4- Jai -"� MAYOR