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Item to be presented by:
Ric Henderson
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
DATE: March 28, 1995
SUBJECT: MASTER CASE NO. 95-001, UDC AMENDMENT 95-01 SECOND
READING TO ADOPT PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 95-2 TO MODIFY
PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR ALL AGRICULTURAL
AND RESIDENTIAL ZONES CONCERNING SINGLE FAMILY AND
MANUFACTURED HOUSING.
DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BACKGROUND
On March 14, 1995, the City Council held a public hearing and reading of proposed
Ordinance No. 95-2 to consider amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC) which
would accomplish the followings
1. Require that a manufactured home be no more than 10 years old upon placement and
have a minimum of 16 -inch eaves as provided for under state law in all agricultural
and residential zones.
2. Prohibit the placement of metal siding on single family residences and required
parking structures in all agricultural and single family residential zones.
3. Require that the primary roof on all new single family residences have a minimum
incline of 2:12 feet in all agricultural and single family residential zones.
At the previous meeting, the Council received a staff report, opened the public hearing, took
testimony, introduced Ordinance No. 95-2, waived further reading, and passed to a second
reading.
1. Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 95-2.
Adopted: = s Agenda Item:
Ordinance. No 95-2
Planning Commission Resolution P95-01
Negative Declaration
Environmental Initial Study
Strike -out version of UDC with proposed amendments
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RESOLUTION NO. P95-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA RECOMMENDING APPROVAL
TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE RELATING TO MOBILEHOMES 1N
SINGLE-FAMILY AREAS AND STANDARDS
FOR NEW SINGLE FAMILY DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita General Plan requires the implementation of
a City of Santa Clarita Unified Development Code to be in compliance with the Governmental
Code of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, the Government Code Section 65852.3 et sec preempts regulation by local
governmental entities of manufactured homes in residential zones with certain exceptions;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Clarita has determined
that the public health and welfare requires that mobilehomes in residential zones be
regulated to the extent permitted by state law, and
WHEREAS, the City's General Plan requires that all design elements be considered,
including building size, height; mass, and architectural design review process so that new
development does not conflict with the character of neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, this proposed ordinance to amend the City's zoning code is consistent with
the General Plan including the Housing Element;
WHEREAS, the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") of
1970, as amended, Public Resources Code Sections 21000-21774, require the evaluation of the
Negative Declaration for projects such as amendments to the Unified Development Code; and
WHEREAS, a Negative Declaration for these Unified Development Code amendments
was prepared, noticed and circulated for public review in compliance with the provisions of
CEQA and the City's Environmental Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, following City Council direction on December 13, 1994 and in accordance
with Government Code Section 65854, the Planning Commission held duly noticed public
hearings on January 17, 1995 and February 7, 1995, receiving staff reports and public
testimony on this project.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
CLARITA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, FIND, AND DETERMINE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.. The proposed amendments to the Santa Clarita Unified Development
Code are consistent with the City of Santa Clarita General Plan and meet the requirements
of the Government Code of the State of California..
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SECTION 2. The Planning Commission has reviewed and considered the Initial Study
and Negative. Declaration prepared for this project and recommends that the City Council
adopt the Negative Declaration prepared for the amendments to the Unified Development
Code as complete and in compliance with the provisions of CEQA and the City's
Environmental Guidelines.
SECTION 3. The Planning Commission does hereby recommend that the City Council
act upon the amendments to the Unified Development Code as follows: approve amendments
requiring manufactured homes be no more than ten years old upon placement and have
minimum 16 -inch eaves; and, eliminate proposed amendments that prohibit the use of metal
siding and require sloped roofs for new development in single family residential and
agricultural zones,
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this _� day of
ATTEST:
LYNNY . HARRIS
SECRETARY, PLANNING COMMISSION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
PAT MODU N0,
PLANNIN( ISSION
T, Donna M. Grindey, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Santa
Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 7th day of February
1995 by the following vote of the Planning Commission:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Modugno, Townsley, Brathwaite, Cherrngton and Doughman
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
[ ] Proposed WFlnal
MASTER CASE NOS: 95-001 and 95-020, UDC Amendments 95-01 and 95-02
PERMIT/PROJECT: Amendments to the City's Unified Development Code relating to standards
for manufactured housing in single family areas and affordable housing density bonus.
APPLICANT: City of Santa Clarita
LOCATION OF THE PROJECT: Citywide
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT: Amendments to the City's Unified Development Code relating
to standards for manufactured housing in single family areas and affordable housing density
bonus.
Based on the Information contained in the Initial Study prepared for this project, and pursuant
to the requirements of Section 15065 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
City of Santa Ciarha
[X] City Council [ ] Planning Commission [ ] Director of Community Development
finds that the project as proposed or revised will have no significant effect upon the
environment, and that a Negative Declaration shall be adopted pursuant to Section 15070 of
CEQA.
Mitigation measures for this project
[X] Are Not Required [ ] Are Attached [ ] Are Not Attached
LYNN M. HARRIS
DEPUTY CITY MANAGER
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Prepared b • Laura Stotler/Assistant Planner
(ignature) (Name/Title)
Public Review Period From December 28, 1994 To March 14, 1995.
Public Notice Given On December 28, 1994 and February 22, 1995 By:
[X] Legal Advertisement [ ] Posting of Properties [ ] Written Notice
CERTIFICATION DATE: March 14, 1995
ORDINANCE NO, 95-2
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE SANTA CLARITA UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
TO REGULATE MOBILEHOMES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES
AND SIDING ON DWELLINGS
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 65852.3 et seg. preempts regulation by local
governmental entities of manufactured homes in residential zones with certain exceptions;
WHEREAS, the City's General Plan requires that all design elements be considered,
including building size, height, mass and architectural design review process so that new
development does not conflict with the character of neighborhoods;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita has determined that the
public health and welfare requires that mobilehomes in residential zones be regulated to the
extent permitted by state law;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita has determined that
aesthetic interests require that the composition of the exposed siding of single family
dwellings in residential zones be restricted to non-metal materials;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita has determined that
aesthetic interests require that new single family dwellings have sloped roofs and new
additions which change the roofline of existing single family residences shall have sloped
roofs where consistent with the existing design of the house and the surrounding
neighborhood;
WHEREAS, the City desires to meet its regional housing need as determined by the
Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and has considered the effect of this
ordinance upon regional housing opportunities as required by Government Code Section
65863.6;
WHEREAS, this ordinance amending the City's zoning and general procedures codes
is consistent with the General Plan including the Housing Element;
WHEREAS, the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") of
1970, as amended, Public Resources Code Sections 21000-21774, require the evaluation of the
Negative Declaration for projects such as amendments to the Unified Development Code;
WHEREAS, a Negative Declaration for these Unified Development Code amendments
was prepared, noticed, and circulated for public review in compliance with the provisions of
CEQA and the City's Environmental Guidelines;
WHEREAS, following City Council direction on December 13, 1994 and in accordance
with Government Code Section 65854, the Planning Commission held duly noticed public
hearings on January 17, 1995 and February 7, 1995. The Commission recommended the
following UDC amendments to the City Council: adopt requirements that manufactured
homes on residential lots be no older than ten years upon placement and have eaves with a
minimum overhang of 16 -inches; do not adopt requirements that prohibit the use of metal
siding and require slope roofs for new development in single family areas.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That Section 17.07.93, 17.07.188 and 17.07.195 shall be amended
to add Sections 17.07.93.5, 17.07.188.5 and 17.07.195.5 to the'Santa Clarita Unified
Development Code to read as follows:
"93.5 EAVES shall mean the lower border of a roof that overhangs the wall.
188.5 ROOF, SLOPED shall mean a roof that has a minimum slant or inclination of
2:12 feet. Also known as a pitched roof..
195.5 SIDING shall mean the exposed material covering the exterior surface of the
walls of the main structure of a building but not gutters or other fixtures and
not the exposed material covering the exterior surface of the walls of any minor
attachments to the main building such as porches."
SECTION 2. That Section 17.13.010(3) of the Santa Clarita Unified
Development Code shall be amended to read as follows:
"Mobilehomes on individual lots, and permanent foundations which are certified under
the National Mobilehome Const. and Safety Standards Act of 1974 as provided for in
Section 17.15.020(G), and are in compliance with setback and parking requirements
of this Code."
SECTION 3. That Section 17.15.020 of the Santa Clarita Unified Development
Code shall be amended as follows:
"Section G. MULTI FAMILY RESIDENTIAL" shall be relettered as "Section L",
"Section H. DEVELOPMENT IN A SEA (SIGNIFICANT ECOLOGICAL AREA)"
shall be relettered as "Section J.
"Section I. HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT" shall be relettered as "Section K.",
"Section J. OTHER REQUIREMENTS" shall be relettered as "Section L.",
"Section K. SECOND UNITS AS ACCESSORY STRUCTURES" shall be relettered
as "Section M.
SECTION 4. That the Section 17.15.020 of the Santa Clarita Unified
Development shall be amended to add new Section 17.15.020(G) as follows:
"G. MOBILEHOMES ON RESIDENTIAL LOTS
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Mobilehomes as provided for in Section 17.13.010.3 shall meet the following
requirements:
Certified under the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety
Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. § 5401 et seg.
2. Constructed less than ten (10) years prior to the date of the application for the
issuance of permits to install such mobilehomes..
Installed on permanent foundations on individual lots.
4, Installed in places which are not exempted pursuant to Health and Safety
Code §65852.1(b) as having a special character or special historical interest.
Possessing roof eaves with overhangs of at least sixteen (16) inches.
Possessing a sloped roof with a minimum incline of 2:12 feet.
7. Not possessing on the surface of the exterior walls siding composed primarily
of metal."
SECTION 5. That Section 17.15.020 of the Santa Clarita Unified Development
shall be amended to add new Section 17.15.020(H) as follows:
"H. SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTL&L
1. Metal Siding. New single family dwellings and required parking
structures shall not possess on the surface of the exposed exterior walls
siding composed primarily of metal.
2. Sloped Roof. The primary roof of new single family dwellings shall be sloped
with a minimum incline of 2:12 feet. New additions which change the roofline
of existing single family residences shall have sloped roofs where consistent
with the existing design of the house and the surrounding neighborhood. This
sloped roof requirement does not apply to open patio covers."
SECTION 6. That existing Section 17.15.020(G) of the Santa Clarita Unified
Development Code shall be amended to add Section 17.15.020(G)(11) to read as follows:
11. Metal Siding. New multifamily dwellings and required parking
structures shall not possess on the surface of the exposed exterior walls
siding composed primarily of metal."
SECTION 7. That the Initial Study and Negative Declaration for this project has been
prepared, reviewed, considered, and found complete in accordance with the provisions of
CEQA and the City's Environmental Guidelines and the City Council adopts the Negative
Declaration prepared for this project.
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SECITON 8. That if any portion of this Ordinance is held to be invalid that portion shall be
stricken and severed, and the remaining portions shall be unaffected and remain in full force and
effect.
SECTION 9. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this ordinance and shall cause
it to be published in the manner prescribed by law.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of 1995.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I Donna M. Grin&y. City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that
the above and foregoing ordinance was regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at a
regular meeting of the City Council on the day of , 1995. That
thereafter, said ordinance was duly adopted and passed at a regular meeting of the City Council on
the day of , 1995, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
CITY CLERK