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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 08-14 Amending Title 17 Residential Accessory StructuresORDINANCE NO. 08 -14 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORANGE AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE ORANGE MUNICIPAL CODE TO STREAMLINE THE REVIEW PROCESS AND CLARIFY CITY STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN TYPES OF RESIDENTIAL ACCESSORY STRUCTURES, BINGO GAMES, CHURCHES IN INDUSTRIAL ZONES, AND PARKING STRUCTURE FLOOR AREA RATIO. WHEREAS, the City desires to put in place policies and procedures that avail the public of efficient and expeditious review of new residential accessory structures that provide conveniences and amenities for single - family residences, while ensuring preservation of the distinctive quality and character of Orange's diverse neighborhood environments; and WHEREAS, the City recognizes that Bingo games most commonly occur as an accessory activity to churches, fraternal organizations, and similar uses as a not - for - profit fundraising tool to support organization and community service efforts, and that the Planning Commission's public hearing process provides an adequate forum for vetting concerns and imposing conditions for Bingo games as stand -alone uses; and WHEREAS, the City desires to accommodate churches in Industrial zones without the need for a public hearing, provided that they do not negatively impact parking, and create negative conditions for conducting business consistent with the land use and economic development objectives of the City's industrial zones; and WHEREAS, the City recognizes that site redevelopment or intensification often involves the need for structured parking to satisfy project parking as required by the Zoning Ordinance, and desires to exempt the floor area of structured parking for purposes of calculating a project's floor area ratio in order to facilitate site redevelopment at levels of intensity allowed for in the General Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORANGE DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I: Section 17.04.020 is revised to amend the definition of Accessory Structure as follows: ACCESSORY STRUCTURE — A building attached to or detached from the principal building on the same lot and customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal building. In no circumstances shall an accessory building contain facilities for fully independent living. SECTION II: Section 17.04.020 is revised to add definitions for Habitable Accessory Structure and Non - Habitable Accessory Structure as follows: ACCESSORY STRUCTURE, HABITABLE — an accessory structure constructed in accordance with the Uniform Building Code criteria for habitable space, which may include a bathroom or similar plumbing facilities, does not include a kitchen as defined by this Code, and is located on a parcel developed with an existing single - family dwelling. Habitable accessory structures shall be functionally related to the principal residence. A habitable accessory structure is not an accessory second housing unit" and shall not have a separate utility meter or address. ACCESSORY STRUCTURE, NON - HABITABLE — an accessory structure that does not meet the Uniform Building Code criteria for habitable space. SECTION III: Section 17.04.025 is revised to amend the definition of Floor Area Ratio as follows: FLOOR AREA RATIO (F.A.R.) — The building square footage divided by lot area. Building square footage shall include all structures on a lot, including garages and accessory structures, unless otherwise provided in this Code. Parking structures shall not be included in the calculation of F.A.R. SECTION IV: Section 17.04.030 is revised to amend the definition of Kitchen as follows: KITCHEN — A room or portion thereof containing facilities designed or used for the cooking and /or preparation of food including a sink and the presence of a range or oven, or utility connections suitable for servicing a range or oven. 2 SECTION V: Section 17.04.035 is revised to add a definition for Parking Structure as follows: PARKING STRUCTURE — An attached or detached structure or portion thereof composed of more than one level or floor used exclusively for the parking or storage of motor vehicles. A parking structure may be totally below grade (as in an underground parking garage) or either partially or totally above grade with those levels being either open or enclosed. SECTION VI: Section 17.10.030.1) is revised to delete Subsection 3, and renumber Subsections 4 through 7 as 3 through 6, accordingly. SECTION VII: Section 17.10.060.D is revised to add a new subsection k. to read as follows: k. Parking management plans for churches or religious assembly uses in industrial zones pursuant to Section 17.20.060.E. SECTION VIII: Section 17.10.030.E.I is revised to add a new subsection d to read as follows: d. Habitable accessory structures as set forth in Section 17.14.160. SECTION IX: Section 17.14.050.A.1 is revised to read as follows: 1. Accessory second housing units shall be permitted only on lots which contain one existing permanent single- family dwelling unit, but in no case shall be permitted where there is an existing accessory second unit. Lots that are not developed with a permanent single - family dwelling unit but are occupied solely by a tent, trailer and /or other temporary structure shall not be considered for development of an accessory second unit housing. SECTION X: Section 17.14.160 and Section 17.14.170 are combined as a revised Section 17.14.160 to read as follows: 3 17.14.160 Accessory Structures or Garages. A. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of these standards is to accommodate residential accessory structures that provide conveniences and amenities for single - family residences, while ensuring preservation of neighborhood quality and character. B. Principal Structure Required. Accessory structures or garages shall only be permitted on a lot developed with an existing legal single - family, duplex, or multiple - family dwelling units under the same ownership. For purposes of this section the term accessory structure shall mean either habitable or non - habitable accessory structures. C. Attached Accessory Structures or Garages. Where a garage or accessory structure is attached to and made a part of the principal structure, at least fifty (50) percent of the length of one of the walls of the accessory structure or garage shall be an integral part of the principal structure, and the garage or accessory structure shall comply in all respects with the requirements of this title applicable to a principal structure. D. Detached Accessory Structures or Garages. Where a garage, or accessory structure is detached from the principal structure, the setback and height requirements outlined in Table 17.14.160 shall apply. E. Square Footage Limitation. The total aggregate square footage of all attached or detached accessory structures on a lot shall not exceed fifty 50) percent of the square footage of the principal structure. 1. Habitable Accessory structures greater than four hundred fifty 450) gross aggregate square feet are allowed subject to the approval of a conditional use permit by the Zoning Administrator in accordance with Section 17.10.030.E.1.d. F. Interior Plumbing. Interior plumbing facilities are permitted in accessory structures as follows: 1. Any non - habitable accessory structure, such as a workshop or garage, may contain a utility sink, washer and dryer, and /or water heater or other accessory plumbing facilities deemed similar by the Community Development Director. In the case of residential garages, such facilities are allowed provided that the garage remains available for parking in accordance with Section 17.34.050. 2. Habitable accessory structures of any size on lots less than 20,000 square feet in size may contain plumbing facilities subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. 3. Habitable accessory structures on lots larger than 20,000 square feet in size may contain plumbing facilities as a permitted use provided that they are limited in size to not more than four hundred fifty (450) gross square feet. 0 Table 17.14.160 A C_FgROR RTRiJCTURES P = Permitted CUP = Conditional Use Permit (Zoning Administrator) G. Garage Doors. Residential garages shall be designed and constructed to accommodate motor vehicles typically associated with household use. Residential garage doors exceeding eight feet in height that are visible from the street may be permitted only upon approval of a minor site plan review in accordance with Section 17.10.060 of this title (Ords. 6 -00; Ord. 12 -95). SECTION XI: Table 17.18.030 is revised as follows: k. uv t... USE Lot Size Lot Size CTR 20,000 s . ft.20,000 s . ft. Non - habitable of any size with Miscellaneous Uses washing machine, water heater, utility sink, or other facilities P deemed similar by the Community P Development Director Habitable, less than 450 sq. ft. C with plumbing facilities CUP P Habitable, more than 450 gross Antennas, Satellite Dishes Antennas, Wireless Communication Bingo Games A * /C+ A */ C+ aggregate square feet with or CUP CUP without plumbing facilities A* A * /C+ A */ C+ Businesses rovidin drive-through window s P = Permitted CUP = Conditional Use Permit (Zoning Administrator) G. Garage Doors. Residential garages shall be designed and constructed to accommodate motor vehicles typically associated with household use. Residential garage doors exceeding eight feet in height that are visible from the street may be permitted only upon approval of a minor site plan review in accordance with Section 17.10.060 of this title (Ords. 6 -00; Ord. 12 -95). SECTION XI: Table 17.18.030 is revised as follows: k. uv t... USE OP CP /Ct CTR C2 C3 CR Miscellaneous Uses Adult Enterprise Ambulance Service C C C C Antennas, Satellite Dishes Antennas, Wireless Communication Bingo Games A * /C+ A */ C+ A* A * /C+ A */ C+ A* A * /C+ A */ C+ A* A * /C+ A */ C+ A* A * /C+ A */ C+ A* A * /C+ A */ C+ Businesses rovidin drive-through window s C+C+C+C+P* Cemetery (not including crematorium)C C C C E SECTION XII: Section 17.18.060 is revised to add a new subsection H as follows, with existing subsections H through R re- labeled as I through S, accordingly: H. Bingo Games 1. Bingo games may be conducted as an accessory use on the same site or property as a recreation or assembly hall, clubroom, or church in a space designed for group activities. 2. All bingo games shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 5.95 of the Orange Municipal Code. SECTION XIII: Section 17.18.070 is revised as follows: J. Bingo Games 1. Bingo games as a stand -alone use shall only be conducted within a recreation or assembly hall, clubroom, -or similar facility designed for group activities. 2. All bingo games shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 5.95 of the Orange Municipal Code. SECTION XIV: Table 17.19.030 is revised to read as follows: Table Excernt) ee MIXED USE DISTRICTS USE 6TMU -15S 0"1 - MU -15 OTMU -24 NMU -24 UMU Additional Requirements Miscellaneous Uses Antennas, Satellite Dishes A A A A A 17.12.020 Antennas, Wireless Communication A/C A/C A/C A/C A/C 17.12.025 Assembly uses (clubs, lodges, and similar uses)C C C C C Bingo Games A */ C A */ C A */ C A */ C A */ C 17.18.060 17.18.070 Businesses providing drive - through windows C C 17.1 Church C C C C C ee SECTION XV: Table 17.20.030 is revised to read as follows: USE M1 M2 Miscellaneous Uses Bingo Games A * /C + Caretaker's residence including mobile home P*P* Cemetery; crematorium C C Church or religious assembly P P Conversion of a residential structure to a non residential use P*P* Creation of a lot without frontage on a public street P*P* SECTION XVL• Section 17.20.050 is revised to add a new Subsections C as follows, with existing subsection C re- labeled D, and existing subsection E through L, re- labeled as F through M, accordingly: C. Bingo Games. 1. Bingo games may be conducted as an accessory use on the same site or property as a church. 2. All bingo games shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 5.95 of the Orange Municipal Code. SECTION XVIL• Section 17.20.050 is revised to add a new Subsection D as follows, with existing subsection D through L, re- labeled as E through M, accordingly: D. Church or Religious Assembly. Churches or religious assembly uses that occupy tenant space in an industrial property with more than one tenant and shared on -site parking are permitted in the industrial zones subject to the approval of a parking management plan in accordance with Section 17.10.060.D. The parking management plan shall provide information about parking requirements and availability, and hours of operation for the church or religious assembly use as well as other individual uses sharing on -site parking. The parking management plan shall demonstrate that the church or religious assembly use can be accommodated on the site without impacting the availability of required parking for other on -site uses. Shared on -site parking requires parking management plan review and Minor Site Plan Review in accordance with Section 17.10.060. For shared off -site parking, a conditional use permit is required in accordance with Section 17.34.100. 7 SECTION XVIII: Section 17.20.060 is revised to add new Subsections C and E as follows, with existing subsection C re- labeled D, and existing subsection E through M, re- labeled as F through O, accordingly: C. Bingo Games. 1. Bingo games as a stand -alone use shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 5.95 of the Orange Municipal Code. SECTION XIX: Table 17.24.020 is revised to read as follows: Table Excernt) USE PI Antennas, Satellite Dish A* Antennas, Wireless Communication A * /C+ Bingo Games A* Cemeteries, crematoriums, and mausoleums P Churches (including church schools)P SECTION XX: Section 17.24.040 is revised to add a new Subsections C as follows, with existing subsections C through I re- labeled as D through J, accordingly: C. Bingo Games. 1. Bingo games may be conducted as an accessory use on the same site or property as a church. 2. All bingo games shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 5.95 of the Orange Municipal Code. ADOPTED this lo day of March, 2015. c.a - ate Teres E. Smith, Mayor, City of Orange ATTEST: Mary E. Mur ty Clerk, City o nge 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 IO day of February 2015 and thereafter at the regular meeting of said City Council duly held on the IO day of March 2015, was duly passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Alvarez, Whitaker, Smith, Murphy, Nichols NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None Mary E Clerk, of Orange E