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Home My WebLink About1989-06-13 - ORDINANCES - AMEND PARKING REQUIREMENTS (2)ORDINANCE NO. 89- 15 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, SUPERCEDING AND AMENDING A PORTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ORDINANCE WHICH ADOPTED THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE PERTAINING TO PARKING REQUIREMENTS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 3. Section 22.52.1110 of Chapter 22.52, Part 11 of the County of Los Angeles Planning and Zoning Code as adopted by reference by the City of Santa Clarita is hereby superceded and amended to read as follows: Section 22.52.1110. ENTERTAINMENT, ASSEMBLY AND ,e DINING. A. Except as otherwise provided in this Part 11, every structure used for amusement, SECTION 1. Section 22.52.1100 of Chapter 22.52, Part 11 of the County of Los Angeles Planning and Zoning Code as adopted by reference by the City of Santa Clarita is hereby superceded and amended to read as follows: Section 22.52.1100. GENERAL COMMERCIAL USES. Except as otherwise provided in this Part 11, every lot or parcel of land which is used for a use permitted in Zone C-3 but not permitted in zone R- 4 -()U, except an electrical substation.or similar public utility in which there are no offices or other places visited by the public, shall provide an area of sufficient size so that it contains one automobile parking space plus adequate access thereto for each 250 square feet of floor area of any building or structure so used. SECTION 2. Section 22.52.1101 of Chapter 22.52, Part 11 of the County of Los Angeles Planning and Zoning Code as adopted by reference by the City of Santa Clarita is hereby added to read as follows: Section 22.52.1101. Medical and Dental Office Uses. Every medical and dental office use shall provide a minimum of one parking space per each 200 square feet of floor area of any building or structure so used. SECTION 3. Section 22.52.1110 of Chapter 22.52, Part 11 of the County of Los Angeles Planning and Zoning Code as adopted by reference by the City of Santa Clarita is hereby superceded and amended to read as follows: Section 22.52.1110. ENTERTAINMENT, ASSEMBLY AND ,e DINING. A. Except as otherwise provided in this Part 11, every structure used for amusement, MRW/ORN0596 assembly, drinking, eating or entertainment shall provide one or more automobile parking spaces: 1. For each three persons based on the occupant load as determined by the City Engineer. These uses include but are not limited to: (a) Conference rooms; (b) Dining rooms, cafes, cafeterias, coffee shops, nightclubs, full service restaurants, and other similar uses; (c) Drinking establishments, bars, cocktail lounges, nightclubs, soda fountains, tasting rooms, taverns, and other similar uses; (d) Exhibit rooms, stages, lounges, and other similar uses; (e) Theaters, auditoriums, lodge rooms, stadiums or other places of amusement and entertainment, not otherwise enumerated in this ^^ Part 11; (f) Mortuaries; (g) Dance halls, skating rinks, and gymnasiums; and (h) Health clubs and centers. 2. For each 250 square feet for an eating establishment selling food for off-site consumption and having no seating or other areas for on-site eating where expressly allowed by a parking permit approved in accordance with Part 7 of Chapter 22.56. 3. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this section, every fast food restaurant use shall provide a minimum of one parking space per each 60 square feet of gross floor area of any building, structure or outdoor eating area so used. B. A business establishment, other than that described in Subsection A2, containing a use or uses enumerated in this section shall be subject to a minimum of 10 automobile parking spaces. -2- MRW/ORN0596 C. The parking requirement for that portion of a business described in Section A that is conducted outside of a building shall be calculated in accordance with the method of determining the occupant load contained in the Building Code. SECTION 4. Section 22.08.180 of Chapter 22.08 of the County of Los Angeles Planning and Zoning Code as adopted by reference by the City of Santa Clarita is hereby amended to add the following definitions: Section 22.08.180. Words beginning with R. Restaurant, fast food means an establishment which is engaged primarily in the business of preparing food and purveying it on a self serve or semi -self serve basis. Customer orders and/or service may be by means of a walk-up counter or window designed to accommodate automobile traffic. Consumption may be either on or off the premises. Restaurant, full service means an establishment which is engaged primarily in the business of preparing and serving meals for consumption on the premises. Such restaurants employ help to fully accommodate customer orders at the table. SECTION 5. Section 22.52.1130 of Chapter 22.52, Part 11 of the County of Los Angeles Planning and Zoning Code as adopted by reference by the City of Santa Clarita is hereby superceded and amended to read as follows: Section 22.52.1130. HOTELS, CLUBS, FRATERNITY AND SORORITY HOUSES, AND DORMITORIES. Every hotel, club, fraternity house, sorority house, dormitory and similar structure providing guest rooms shall have automobile parking as specified herein: A. HOTELS: One parking space for each one guest room or suite. B. Clubs, fraternity houses, sorority houses, dormitories and similar structures used for living or sleeping accommodations: 1. One parking space for each guest room. r-, 2. In the case of dormitories, each 100 square feet of floor area shall be considered a guest room. -3- MRW/ORN0596 SECTION 6. Section 22.52.1180 of Chapter 22.52, Part 11 of the County of Los Angeles Planning and Zoning Code as adopted by reference by the City of Santa Clarita is hereby superceded and amended to read as follows: Section 22.52.1180. RESIDENTIAL USES: A. Every single-family residence, two-family residence, apartment house and other structure designed for or intended to be used as a dwelling on a lot or parcel of land shall have automobile parking as specified herein: 1. Each single-family residence, two fully enclosed automobile parking spaces per dwelling unit shall be required in a garage having minimum inside dimensions of 20 ft. by 20 ft. For the purposes of this section, fully enclosed shall mean covered on the top and all sides with an opaque material (including the garage door) except for necessary ventilation areas. 2. Each bachelor, efficiency or studio apartment, one and one half enclosed parking spaces per dwelling unit; each one -bedroom apartment, one and three-quarters enclosed parking spaces per dwelling unit; and, each.apartment having two or more bedrooms, two enclosed parking spaces per dwelling unit. in addition, parking for apartment houses and two-family residences shall comply with the following provisions: (a) All required parking spaces for apartment houses shall be standard size in conformance with the provisions of Appendix 3. (b) Guest parking shall be provided for all apartment houses containing more than four units at a ratio of one standard parking space for every two dwelling units. These spaces, which may be uncovered, shall be designated, marked and used only for guest parking. (c) At least one accessible parking space shall be assigned to each dwelling unit. Other required parking may be unassigned but must be made available for the +— exclusive use of residents of the property and/or their guests. MIM 0. MRW/ORN0596 B. Tandem and compact parking spaces shall not count as required parking for a dwelling unit and shall not be allowed unless they are in addition to the required number of spaces. C. Parking spaces which are required to be enclosed shall be provided in a garage or carport or other suitable structure located in a place where the erection of such structures is permitted. For the purposes of this section, enclosed shall mean covered on the top and at least three sides with an opaque material. Uncovered parking spaces, in addition to those specifically allowed by this section, may be developed where specifically allowed by a parking permit approved pursuant to Part 7 of Chapter 22.56. Notwithstanding the enclosure provisions of this section, the Director of Community Development may permit a carport design which is not enclosed on at least three (3) sides based upon the following criteria: 1. Vehicles parked in such carports are completely or predominately screened from view of the public street by means of landscaping, grade differentials, walls, structures or other means. 2. The carports are enhanced by landscaping and/or other decorative design materials. 3. The layout of carport areas incorporates design variations to avoid a long, linear and monotonous appearance. 4. The exterior building materials of such carports are of similar quality and architectural style to that of the main buildings on site. 5. Roof pitches are generally consistent or compatible with that of the main buildings on site. D. Parking for senior citizen residences shall comply with the provisions of Section 22.56.235. SECTION 7. Section 22.52.1082 of Chapter 22.52, Part 11 of the County of Los Angeles Planning and Zoning Code as adopted by reference by the City of Santa Clarita is hereby superceded and amended to read as follows: ^' Section 22.52.1082. COMPACT AND TANDEM AUTOMOBILE PARKING SPACES. Except as otherwise provided in this Part 11, not more than 20 percent of the -5- 0 MRW/ORN0596 required number of parking spaces may be compact. Any parking spaces in excess of the total required number, may be compact or tandem automobile parking _:.spaces. Compact spaces shall have minimum dimensions of eight feet by fifteen feet. Tandem spaces shall be a minimum of nine feet wide and a total of thirty six feet long. Compact and tandem spaces shall be developed in accordance with all other provisions of this chapter. SECTION 8. Section 22.56.1110 G and H of Chapter 22.56-,, Part 7 of the County of Los Angeles Planning and Zoning Code as adopted by reference by the City of Santa Clarita is hereby superceded and amended to read as follows: G. Where tandem parking is proposed for non- residential uses, there shall be valets or other persons employed to assist in the parking of automobiles. The ratio of valets to parking spaces shall be established. The parking of automobiles by valets on public streets shall be prohibited. Each tandem parking space shall be nine feet wide; the length of the space shall be 18 feet for each automobile parked in tandem. Parking bays shall contain only one end. Bays of four parking spaces may be permitted where access is available from both ends. Subparagraphs i through N of Section 22.56.1110 are hereby relettered H through M. SECTION 9. Section 22.52.1060.D.1, of Chapter 22.52, Part 11 of the County of Los Angeles Planning and Zoning Code as adopted by reference by the City of Santa Clarita is hereby superceded and amended to read as follows: D. Walls. 1. Front and Side Yards. Where parking facilities are located adjacent to a street right- of-way line, a solid decorative masonry wall not less than 30 inches nor more than 42 inches in height may be required behind the landscaped area to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development. (a) Such wall shall not be nearer to the r-� front lot line than the abutting required front or side yard of property in a residential or agricultural zone for a -6- a MRW/ORN0596 distance of 50 feet from the common boundary line without the Director's approval. (b) Where abutting and adjacent property is in zones other than residential or agricultural, the Director may permit the establishment of the required wall to a height not exceeding six feet pursuant to the provisions of Part 12 of Chapter 22.56 except where a yard is required in the zone. SECTION 10. Section 22.52.1060.E. of Chapter 22.56, Part 7 of the County of Los Angeles Planning and Zoning Code as adopted by reference by the City of Santa Clarita is hereby superceded and amended to read as follows: E. Landscaping 1. Where parking facilities are located adjacent to a street right-of-way line, a minimum five foot wide landscaped area shall be provided adjacent to such right-of-way line, except at driveways and walkways. Such landscaped area shall be increased to a minimum of ten (10) feet when abutting a major or secondary highway. Such area shall be landscaped and permanently maintained with trees, shrubs and groundcover and shall incorporate berms to .the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development. 2. Where more than 10 automobile parking spaces exist on a lot or parcel of land, areas not used for vehicle parking or maneuvering, or for the movement of pedestrians to and from vehicles shall be used for landscaping. At least five percent of the gross area of the parking lot shall be landscaped, including one minimum fifteen (15) gallon tree per each ten spaces. Landscaping shall be distributed throughout the parking lot, so as to maximize the aesthetic effect and compatibility with adjoining uses. This regulation shall not apply to parking areas on the roofs of buildings, nor to parking areas within a building. 3. All landscaping materials and sprinkler systems shall be clearly indicated on the required site plans and shall be subject to the approval of the Director of Community Development. i -7- MRW/ORN0596 4. Parking spaces shall be allowed to overhang into a landscaped area a maximum of two (2) feet provided, however, that said two (2) feet and the required protective curb area shall be counted only as a part of the length of the parking stall and shall not be calculated in any way as required landscaped area or setback. 5. All landscaped areas shall be bordered by a concrete curb a minimum of five (5) inches high adjacent to the parking surface. SECTION 11. Section 22.52.1060.H of Chapter 22.52, Part 11 of the County of Los Angeles Planning and Zoning Code as adopted by reference by the City of Santa Clarita is hereby superceded and amended to read as follows: H. Design. 1. Parking lots shall be designed so as to preclude the backing of vehicles over a sidewalk, public street, alley or highway. Parked vehicles shall not encroach on nor extend over any *'^ sidewalk. Parking spaces shall be designed and striped as shown in Appendix 3 of this Title 22. Modifications to the designs shown in Appendix 3 may be approved by the Director, provided that such modifications are compatible with the design criteria contained in said appendix. 2. Drive-thru facilities shall adhere to the following requirements: (a) Each drive-thru lane shall be separated from the circulation routes necessary for ingress or egress from the property, or access to any parking space. (b) Each drive-thru lane shall be striped, marked, or otherwise distinctly delineated. (c) The principal pedestrian access to the entrance of the drive-thru facility shall not cross the drive-thru lane. (d) The vehicle stacking capacity for uses containing drive-thru facilities shall be as follows: QM 0 MRW/ORN0596 Use Fast Food Restaurant Bank Drive-Thru Windows Stacking Requirements Stacking for four cars between the order board and the pick-up window and stacking for six cars behind the order board. In no event shall a total queing length of less than 200 feet be maintained. Stacking for five cars for each window. 3. Trash enclosure location and access shall be designed to the satisfaction of the Director. Such access shall be conveniently located and cause a minimum number of parking spaces to be blocked while a refuse truck is present. SECTION 12. Section 22.52.1084 of Chapter 22.52, Part 11 of the County of Los Angeles Planning and Zoning Code as adopted by reference by the City of Santa Clarita is hereby superceded and amended to read as follows: Section 22.52.1084. LOADING AREAS. Every non- residential use shall provide sufficient on-site loading and unloading space, or shall conduct loading and unloading operations at such time or in such fashion so as to prevent such activities from causing traffic congestion in the parking lot or adjacent streets and highways. Required loading spaces shall be as follows: 1. Commercial Land Uses (a) offices (medical & professional) (b) retail and services . (c) retail (single occupancy) (d) hospitals and institutions Floor Area No. of Spaces sg. ft. 5,000-25,000 25,001 -Over 5,000-25,000 25,001-50,000 50,001 -Over 30,000 -over 0-50,000 50,001-100,000 100,001 -over �cw 1 delivery van 2 delivery vans 1 delivery van 2 delivery vans 1 semi truck 1 semi truck 1 delivery van 1 semi truck 2 semi trucks MRW/ORN0596 r^ (e) restaurants, hotels, and motels 2. Industrial Land Uses (a) warehouses and manufacturing (b) multi -tenant industrial uses 3. Land Uses Not Specified Above 4. Dimensional Require- ments 5,000-15,000 15,001-40,000 40,001-100,000 + 1 semi truck space for each additional 50,000 sq. ft. to a maximum of 6 loading spaces. 1 delivery van 1 delivery van 1 semi truck 2 semi trucks Determined by Director Determined by Director Turning Width Length Height Radius (a) delivery van space 12' 20' 14' 26' (b) semi truck space 12' 50' 14' 50' 5. General Provisions (a) Required loading facilities shall be located on the same site as the use requiring such facilities. (b) No required loading facilities shall be located in any required setback areas. (c) Whenever possible, loading areas and docks shall be permitted only in rear and side lot areas and, if facing a public street, shall be screened from view of such street. (d) Sufficient space for turning and maneuvering loading vehicles shall be provided on the site. (e) Loading spaces shall be located and designed ^+ so that trucks shall not back into a public street. -10- a MRW/ORN0596 (f) Adequate treatment such as walls and landscaping shall be required to the satisfaction of the Director as necessary to screen and buffer the loading area from nearby residences. SECTION 13. Appendix 3 as referenced in Sections 22.52.1060 and 22.52.1070 of Chapter 22.52, Part 11 of the County of Los Angeles Planning and Zoning Code as adopted by reference by the City of Santa Clarita is hereby superceded and amended to read and display as indicated in attached Exhibit A which is incorporated herein by this reference. SECTION 14. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and cause it to be published in the manner prescribed by law. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 13th day of ,Tune , 1989. DT. 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