HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 211 1996 0221ORDINANCE 211
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE MOORPARK
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 17.32.011
REGARDING SECOND DRIVEWAYS IN RESIDENTIAL
ZONES
Whereas, on October 4, 1995, the City Council authorized
the initiation of proceedings to consider amendments to revise the
Zoning Ordinance for the purpose of considering the amendment to
the City's Zoning Ordinance regarding second driveways in
residential zones and adopted a resolution directing the Planning
Commission to study, set a public hearing and provide a
recommendation to the City Council pertaining to the addition of
Section 17.32.011 regarding second driveways in residential zones;
and
Whereas, the Planning Commission at a duly noticed
public hearing on November 13, 1995, opened the public hearing,
took testimony and closed the public hearing and adopted Resolution
PC -95 -314 recommending that the City Council make modifications to
the City's Zoning Ordinance regarding second driveways in
residential zones; and
Whereas, the City Council opened the public hearing on
February 7, 1996; and
Whereas, the City Council closed the public hearing on
February 7, 1996; and
Whereas, the City Council determined that the
modifications to the City's Zoning Ordinance is categorically
exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b) (3) in
that the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance does not have
the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK,
CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the modification to the City's Zoning Ordinance
is categorically exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section
15061 (b) (3).
SECTION 2. That Section 17.32.011 of the Municipal Code is
added regarding second driveways in residential zones as found in
Section 3.
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-- SECTION 3.
17.32.011 Second Driveways in Residential Zones
Second driveways and driveway approaches in residential
zones are only permitted on corner lots or lots with a
street frontage of more than 100 feet.
A. Maximum Number
No more than two driveway approaches per street
frontage shall be allowed.
B. Minimum Setbacks
1. Driveway approaches shall have a minimum
setback of 60 feet from the corner radius (as
measured from the end of the radius to full
curb height).
2. Driveway approaches shall have a minimum
setback of 40 feet from any other driveway
approach on the same property frontage (as
measured from full curb height to full curb
height).
3. Driveway approaches shall have a minimum
setback of 10 feet from any driveway approach
on an adjacent property (as measured from full
curb height to full curb height).
C. Required Development Standards
1. If a gate is installed over the driveway, and
if said gate is less than 20 feet from the
curb, the gate shall swing inward or be a
sliding /rolling type parallel to the property
line.
2. Second driveways shall be located a minimum of
5 feet from the property line.
3. The second driveway shall have a maximum width
of 12 feet.
D. Approval Process
Construction of a second driveway for a residence
requires approval of an Administrative Permit
pursuant to Section 17.44.030.
SECTION 4. That if any section, subsection, sentence, clause,
phrase, part or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to
be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent
jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council declares
that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section,
subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, part or portion thereof,
irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections,
subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, parts or portions be
declared invalid or unconstitutional.
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SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30)
days after the passage and adoption.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certif
adoption of this Ordinance; shall enter th
original ordinances of said city; shall
passage and adoption t
the City Council at
shall, within fifteen
thereof, cause the sam e
a weekly newspaper of
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hereby designated for
hereof in the records
which the same is pa
(15) days after the
to be published once
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that purpose.
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make a minute of the
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in the Moorpark News,
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Moorpark, and which is
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of FEBRUgY1996.
Paul W. tavfrason, Jr.
Mayor
ATTEST:
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RESOLUTION NO. 95 -314
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA RECONKMING TO
THE CITY COUNCIL THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE
MOORPARK MUNICIPAL CODE THE ADDITION OF
SECTION NO. 17.32.011 REGARDING SECOND
DRIVEWAYS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES
Whereas, the City Council may initiate proceedings to
consider amendments to the Zoning Code by the adoption of a
resolution of intention requesting the Planning Commission to set
the matter for study, public hearing, and recommendation within a
reasonable time; and
Whereas, on October 4, 1995, the City Council authorized
the initiation of proceedings to consider amendments to revise the
Zoning Ordinance for the purpose of considering the amendment to
the City's Zoning Ordinance regarding 2nd driveways in residential
zones and adopted a resolution directing the Planning Commission to
study, set a public hearing and provide a recommendation to the
City Council pertaining to the addition of Section 17.32.011
regarding second driveways in residential zones; and
Whereas, That the Planning Commission at a duly noticed
public hearing on November 13, 1995 opened the public hearing, took
testimony and closed the public hearing; and
Whereas, the Planning Commission provided a
recommendation to the City Council pertaining to the addition of
Section 17.32.011 regarding second driveways in residential zones.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Planning Commission recommends to the
City Council the addition of Section 17.32.011 regarding second
driveways in residential zones to the Moorpark Municipal Code -
City of Moorpark Zoning Ordinance as shown in Section 2.
SECTION 2.
17.32.011 Second Driveways in Residential Zones
Second driveways and driveway approaches for residential
structures are only permitted on corner lots or lots with
a street frontage of more than 100 feet.
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A. Maximum Number
No more than two driveway approaches per street
frontage shall be allowed.
B. Minimum Setbacks
1. Driveway approaches shall have a minimum
setback of 60 feet from the corner radius (as
measured from the end of the radius to full
curb height).
2. Driveway approaches shall have a minimum
setback of 40 feet from any other driveway
approach on the same property frontage (as
measured from full curb height to full curb
height).
3. Driveway approaches shall have a minimum
setback of 10 feet from any other driveway
approach on an adjacent property (as measured
from full curb height to full curb height).
C. Required Development Standards
1. If a gate is to be used over the driveway, and
if said gate is less than 20 feet from the
curb, the gate shall swing inward or be a
sliding /rolling type parallel to the property
line.
2. Second driveways shall be located a minimum of
5 feet from the property line.
3. The second driveway shall have a maximum width
of 12 feet.
D. Approval Process
Construction of a second driveway for a residence
requires approval of an Administrative Permit as
described in Section 17.44.030.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 13TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1995.
AYES: Commissioner's Torres, Martens, Miller, May, Acosta
NOES:
ATTEST:
Celia LaFleur, Secretary
airman•
John Torres
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MOORPARK
799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 (805) 529 -6864
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF VENTURA ) ss.
CITY OF MOORPARK )
I, Lillian E. Hare, City Clerk of the City of Moorpark,
California, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury that
the foregoing Ordinance No. 211 was adopted by the
City Council of the City of Moorpark at a meeting held on
the 21st day of FEBRUARY , 1996, and that
the same was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HUNTER, PEREZ, WOZNIAK AND MAYOR LAWRASON
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
WITNESS my hand and the official seal of said City
this 23rd day of FEBRUARY , 1996.
--
Lillian E. Hare
City Clerk
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PAUL W. LAWRASON JR. JOHN E. WOZNIAK PATRICK HUNTER BERNARDO M PEREZ
Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Councilmember Councilmember