HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2004 0204 CC REG ITEM 10DMOORPARK CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REPORT
ITEM 10-71) -
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Barry K. Hogan, Community Development Directo
Prepared By: David A. Bobardt, Planning Man e
DATE: January 23, 2004 (CC Meeting of 2/4/2004)
SUBJECT: Consider Adoption of a Resolution of Intent Directing
the Planning Commission to Study, Hold a Public
Hearing and Provide a Recommendation on Zoning
Ordinance Amendments to Amend Title 17 Relating to the
Keeping of Animals and Regulation of Flagpoles in
Residential Areas.
BACKGROUND /DISCUSSION
Local regulations for the keeping of animals are included in
both Title 6 and Section 17.28.030 of the Moorpark Municipal
Code. The regulations in Title 6 focus on animal control and
licensing. The regulations in Section 17.28.030 address
appropriate limits in the number and type of animals based on
zoning and lot size. These zoning regulations are based on
formulas included in Ventura County's Zoning Ordinance, when it
was adopted to apply to the City of Moorpark in 1983, and
included in the City of Moorpark Zoning Ordinance adopted in
1991.
Flagpoles are currently regulated as accessory structures.
Section 17.24.020 (A) of the Zoning Code regulates minimum
setbacks and maximum heights for accessory structures in
residential zones.
It is appropriate to revisit regulations periodically to ensure
that they reflect current desired norms, avoiding land -use
nuisances without being overly restrictive. The Municipal Code
calls for a Resolution of City Council to initiate an amendment
to the Zoning Ordinance. The attached draft resolution, if
adopted by City Council, would direct staff and the Planning
Commission to study and provide a recommendation to the City
Council on an amendment to Title 17 of the Moorpark Municipal
Code related to the keeping of animals and regulation of
flagpoles in residential areas.
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Honorable City Council
February 4, 2004
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STAFF RECOINIl-fNDATION
Adopt Resolution 2004- , directing the Planning Commission to
study, hold a public hearing, and provide a recommendation to
the City Council on an amendment to Title 17 of the Moorpark
Municipal Code related to the keeping of animals and regulation
of flagpoles.
ATTACHMENT:
Draft Resolution No. 2004-
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RESOLUTION NO. 2004-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, DIRECTING THE PLANNING
COMMISSION TO STUDY, HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AND PROVIDE
A RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON ZONING
ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS THAT WOULD AMEND TITLE 17 OF THE
ZONING ORDINANCE RELATED TO THE KEEPING OF ANIMALS AND
REGULATION OF FLAGPOLES IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS.
WHEREAS, Section 17.44.050 of the Municipal Code provides
that the City Council may initiate proceedings to consider
amendments to the Zoning Ordinance by the adoption of a
resolution of intent; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to initiate proceedings to
consider Zoning Ordinance Amendments that would amend Title 17
(Zoning) regarding the keeping of animals and regulation of
flagpoles in residential areas.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS: The City Council
hereby authorizes the initiation of proceedings to consider
Zoning Ordinance Amendments that would amend Title 17 (Zoning)
regarding the keeping of animals and regulation of flagpoles in
residential areas.
SECTION 2. DIRECTION TO PLANNING COMMISSION: The Planning
Commission is hereby directed to study, hold a public hearing,
and provide a recommendation to the City Council on this matter.
SECTION 3. CITY CLERK CERTIFICATION AND FILING: The City
Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall
cause a certified resolution to be filed in the book of original
resolutions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of February, 2004.
Patrick Hunter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt, City Clerk
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