HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 06-17 Amending Chapter 17.34 For Off Street Parking & Loading RequirementsORDINANCE NO. 06-17
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ORANGE AMENDING CHAPTER
17.34 OF THE ORANGE MUNICIPAL CODE TO
MODIFY THE CITY'S OFF - STREET PARKING
AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS FOR MULTI-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT.
WHEREAS, the City's parking standards were last comprehensively updated in 1995; and
WHEREAS, in late 2016, the City Council reviewed and approved a number of multi-
family residential projects. During deliberations for those projects, the Council expressed a
concern that Code provisions related to required number of parking spaces for multi - family
residential uses may be insufficient and out -of -date; and
WHEREAS, at the November 9, 2016 Council meeting, the City Council requested that
staff review the multi - family residential parking standards and bring back a Code amendment to
modify the standards, if necessary; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to require sufficient off - street parking for its land uses in
order to minimize parking spillover and to avoid negative effects to the quality and character of
the neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, the City also desires to ensure that parking requirements are not
unnecessarily stringent such that they function as a hindrance to the reasonable development of
property; and
WHEREAS, the subject Ordinance is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15305 (Class 5, Minor
Alterations in Land Use Limitations) according to Section III of the findings herein; and
WHEREAS, the subject Ordinance revising provisions of the Code related to parking
standards for multi - family residential uses is consistent with the goals and policies of the General
Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission having conducted a duly advertised public hearing
held on September 18, 2017 including review of the staff report and receiving public testimony on
the item, has determined the subject Ordinance is reasonable, appropriate and justified and
recommends approval thereof; and
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted one duly advertised public hearing on October
24, 2017, at which time interested persons had an opportunity to testify either in support of or in
opposition to the subject Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the October 24, 2017, public hearing was conducted, continued, and duly
advertised as a continued City Council public hearing on December 12, 2017, at which time
interested persons had an opportunity to testify either in support of or in opposition to the subject
Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes the proposed amendment will serve the public
health, safety and welfare of the City.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORANGE
HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I:
Section 17.34.060 (Required Number of Parking Spaces) is hereby amended to add text as follows,
under a new Subsection D (to follow Subsection C):
D. Tandem parking, mechanical lifts, or other similar parking solutions may be allowed in
multifamily residential developments in cases where tandem or vertical parking spaces are
assigned to the same unit and meet required findings for site plan review. Tandem parking
mechanical lifts, or other similar parking solutions may be approved through a Minor Site Plan
Review process described in Section 17.10.060D of this Code. Mechanical lifts and other
similar equipment shall be user - friendly, maintained in good operating condition, and
enclosed within a structure that is visually compatible with the primary structure(s) on the site.
SECTION II
Table 17.34.060.A (Required Number of Parking Spaces for Residential Uses), with text changes made
related to "Multifamily Residential (3 units or more) ", is hereby amended and replaced as follows:
Table 17.34.060.A
REQUIRED NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES FOR RESIDENTIAL USES
USE REQUIRED NUMBER OF SPACES
Single - 2 enclosed garage spaces /unit up to 4 bedrooms accessed by a 12 foot wide 20 foot long
family driveway. For 5 or more bedrooms, 1 additional enclosed space. For bedroom additions to
Dwelling homes built prior to the effective date of Ordinance 17 -08, refer to Section 17.34.020(A).
For PUDs, units with 3 or more bedrooms shall provide an additional 1.5 guest parking
spaces per dwelling unit. Of this requirement, 1 open parking space may be provided at the
residence subject to compliance with Section 17.16.060.
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Of the above requirements a minimum of one space per unit shall be covered. A minimum
of 0.2 spaces per unit shall (with a minimum of two guest spaces in a multifamily
development) be provided as easily accessible and distinguishable guest parking in addition
to the required parking for each unit.
For multifamily residential units without driveways that are at least 18 feet in length, a
minimum of 0.3 spaces per unit shall (with a minimum of two guest spaces in a multifamily
residential development) be provided as easily accessible and distinguishable guest parking
in addition to the required parking for each unit.
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Of the above requirements a minimum of one space per unit shall be covered. A minimum
of 0.2 spaces per unit shall (with a minimum of two guest spaces in a multifamily
development) be provided as easily accessible and distinguishable guest parking in addition
to the required parking for each unit.
For multifamily residential units without driveways that are at least 18 feet in length, a
minimum of 0.3 spaces per unit shall (with a minimum of two guest spaces in a multifamily
residential development) be provided as easily accessible and distinguishable guest parking
in addition to the required parking for each unit.
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If a space that would otherwise meet the definition of a room or bedroom omits one of four
encompassing walls, that room shall not be counted as a bedroom for purposes of
calculating required number of parking spaces.
Boarding
house, bed
and 1 space /rentable room, plus any other additional spaces required by the underlying zone
breakfast
inns
Supportive
Supportive Housing and Transitional Housing located in a single - family dwelling unit shallHousing,
Transitional be subject to the parking standards for "Single- family housing and PUD's in R -I Zone
Housing
Districts ".
Supportive Housing and Transitional Housing located within a duplex shall be subject to
the parking standards for "R -2 Zone Districts ".
Supportive Housing and Transitional Housing located within a multi - family dwelling unit
shall be subject to the parking standards for "Apartments, condominiums and PUDs in
Multiple Family Zone Districts ".
For Transitional Housing or Supportive Housing configured as group quarters (i.e. where
bed(s) are provided in individual rooms but kitchen and/or bathroom facilities are shared),
1 space per bed, plus one space per onsite staff person (during the shift with maximum
staffing levels). Parking spaces may be enclosed or unenclosed, but are encouraged to be
unenclosed.
Student
housing
dormitory, 0.5 space /student resident, plus l space /each resident staff person
fraternity,
sorority)
Trailer park, 2 spaces /unit, (1 of which shall be covered, where at least 2 sides of the carport shall be at a
mobilehome minimum 50% open and= unobstrdcted) plus 1 guest space /3 trailers or mobilehomes shall
park be provided as easily accessible and distinguishable guest parking. Tandem parking is
permitted for the mobilehome.
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SECTION III:
The subject Ordinance implements the goals and polices of the City's General Plan. Specifically,
the Ordinance implements Land Use Element Policy 1.6 which calls for the City to minimize the
effects of new development on the privacy and character of surrounding neighborhoods. The
subject Ordinance adjusts the parking requirements for multifamily residential uses for the purpose
of ensuring parking standards reflect parking demand, thereby accommodating parking for new
residential developments onsite and minimizing the potential for adverse effects associated with
off -site parking spillover into surrounding communities.
SECTION IV:
The subject Ordinance is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act
CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15305 (Class 5, Minor Alterations in Land Use
Limitations) because it involves a modification to a citywide development standard related to
required parking. It does not involve a specific site, development project, or focused geographic
area, does not change permitted land use or density, and does not otherwise result in a physical
change that could cause an impact to the environment. Further, parking is not considered an impact
to the environment under CEQA. As such, no further analysis is warranted or required.
SECTION V:
A summary of this Ordinance shall be published and a certified copy of the full text of this
Ordinance shall be posted in the Office of the City Clerk at least five (5) days prior to the City
Council meeting at which this Ordinance is to be adopted. A summary of this Ordinance shall also
be published once within fifteen (15) days after this Ordinance's passage in a newspaper of general
circulation, published, and circulated in the City of Orange. The City Clerk shall post in the Office
of the City Clerk's a certified copy of the full text of such adopted Ordinance along with the names
of those City Council members voting for and against the Ordinance accordance with Government
Code Section 36933. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days from and after the date of
its final passage. Immediately after the effective date of this Ordinance the City shall include
summary of the adopted Ordinance in a general mass mailing, such as the City water bill, to its
citizens.
ADOPTED this 9th day of January 2018.
f/cEa -
Tere a E. Smith, Mayor, City of Orange
ATTEST:
Mary . M y, City Clerk, ' f Orange
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
CITY OF ORANGE
I, MARY E. MURPHY, City Clerk of the City of Orange, California, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at the regular meeting of the City Council held on the
12th day of December 2017, and thereafter at the regular meeting of said City Council duly held
on the 9th day of January 2018, was duly passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:
Ordinance No. 06 -17
Alvarez, Whitaker, Smith, Murphy, Nichols
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None
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Mary E. y, City Cler , ity ge
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