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Home My WebLink AboutOrd. 1259 - ZOA 13-223 � ��-� .�� ? • v�0/'� ❑ �rc�u��o CITY OF PALM DES �p��.��2PiD RE�tGt3�6o� �� U�� DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY EVELOPMENT STAFF REPORT REQUEST: CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL OF A COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE TO THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 25, ZONING SUBMITTED BY: Tony Bagato, Principal Planner APPLICANT: City of Palm Desert CASE NO: ZOA 13-223 DATE: August 22, 2013 CONTENTS: Ordinance Na 1259 Draft Zoning Ordinance Desert Sun Legal Notice Planning Commission Staff Report, dated August 6, 2013 Planning Commission Draft Meeting Minutes, dated August 6, 2013 Recommendation Waive further reading and pass Ordinance No, 1259 to second reading approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment 13-223 amending Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 25, Zoning, in its entirety. Executive Summary Staff has been working with PMC World on a comprehensive update to the City's Zoning Ordinance (the code ). The main purpose of the update is to create a user-friendly code that is consistent with'State law and the City's 2004 General Plan, and which includes better organized sections that eliminate internal inconsistencies, and provides new tables and graphics. This staff report will highlight the new code that has been presented and discussed during two joint Planning Commission/City Council study sessions on March 22, 2012 and May 9, 2013. For clarity in discussion and voting, staff has prepared one staff report that presents the existing regulations and policies, as updated to reflect changes in State law and/or to better illustrate them with tables and graphics. Three separate staff reports will be presented in September that presents meaningful changes to the existing regulations and policies. This will allow adoption of the majority of the code, which represents no substantive policy changes, to proceed easily. The City Council can then focus their Staff Report ZOA 13-223 Page 2 of 10 August 22, 2013 attention on the remaining three code amendments wherein true policy changes are proposed. This staff report covers the preponderance of the zoning ordinance, wherein there are no substantive policy changes. Plannina Commission Action On August 6, 2013, the Planning Commission reviewed and discussed the proposed zoning ordinance amendment. Staff presented the staff report, and presented one letter of support for the update to the entire code. No one from the general public spoke in favor or opposition to the zoning ordinance amendment. After a brief discussion, the Planning Commission approved the ZOA 13-223 as proposed. Backqround In 2011, the City Council authorized staff to select a consultant to perform the professional services necessary to update the Zoning Ordinance to be consistent with the General Plan. The City of Palm Desert General Plan was updated in March 2004. This update was approved after three years of collaboration between a 21-member General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC), the Planning Commission, and the City Council. The General Plan was adopted based on different views and interests of residents, business owners, developers, environmentalists, and City leaders and officials. The State of California Govemment Code Section 65860 requires that the Zoning Ordinance be amended to be consistent with an updated General Plan. The Zoning Ordinance has not been updated since the adoption of the 2004 General Plan. This is one reason for the comprehensive update. In addition to the legal mandate, there are several other compelling reasons to update the Zoning Ordinance: 1) to make it internally consistent and more user-friendly; 2) to provide a predictable framework for development within which residents and developers can expect that projects will be developed; and 3) to protect the City from potential legal challenges that may arise from recent changes in State Law that override local ordinances. These reasons are described further as follows: Internal Consistency and User-friendliness: The last major update to the Zoning Ordinance was completed in 1998. Since then, there have been numerous piecemeal updates, including a comprehensive update to the signage standards. The outdated ordinance and piecemeal updates have led to internal inconsistencies and challenging codes that are open to interpretation by staff and the general public. In addition, the update will focus on creating a more user-friendly code. The Zoning Ordinance is reorganized in a more logical format than the existing code. New tables and graphics are added to assist staff, developers and residents to better understand the requirements and sections of the Zoning Ordinance. G1Planning\Tony Bagato�Staff Reports�ZOA�Zo�ing OrdinancelCity Council Hearing Dxs 8-22\Staff Report_Cdy Council_Enti•e Code dcex Staff Report ZOA 13-223 Page 3 of 10 August 22, 2013 Predictability of Development: The update of the General Plan has resulted in uncertainty and confusion on specific types of projects where the Zoning Ordinance does not provide standards for development. For example, the General Plan has a land use designation for Mixed Use Commercial and a Medium/High Density Overlay. However, the Zoning Ordinance does not provide any development standards for either of these finro designations. Updating the Zoning Ordinance provides the tools that staff needs to guide the development community so that they can submit projects that comply with the vision of the General Plan. The update gives both developers and residents a degree of certainty and predictability regarding future development and the development process. Changes in State Law: In recent years, the State of California has passed legislation in several areas that supersede our local ordinances. This has led to confusion for staff, residents, and developers who seek the information in the Zoning Ordinance. If staff directs developers and residents to the current ordinances, they are likely to spend time and money pursuing outdated regulations. Areas in which the existing Zoning Ordinance no longer conforms to State law include day care facilities, ADA accommodations, density bonuses, and provisions for emergency housing. Proiect Descriqtion Staff has been working with PMC World on a comprehensive update to the City's Zoning Ordinance since December of 2011. The Zoning Ordinance Amendment 13-223 will establish a new Zoning Ordinance that is user-friendly, better organized, and internally consistent, and that provides new sections that are required based on State law and the City's 2004 General Plan. Staff has previously stated that as part of the Zoning Ordinance update, certain policy modifications to sections of the code would be included for discussion. Those modifications will be presented as separate public hearing items and will not be discussed as part of this staff report; they will be voted upon separately. As stated above (Background), sections of the proposed update are required based on State Law inconsistencies with our current Zoning Ordinance. The following sections have been added to address these inconsistencies: • 25.28.030 High Density Housing Overlay (General PlanlState Law) • 25.28.050 Mixed Use Overlay District (General Plan/State Law) • 25.34.040 Affordable Housing and Density Bonus Provisions (State Law) • 25.46.060 Bicycle Parking Requirements (State Law) • 25.46.070 Clean Air Vehicle Parking Requirements (State Law) • 25.64.050 Reasonable Accommodations—ADA (State Law) G:\Planning\Tony Bagato�StaH Reporis\ZOA�Zoning O�dinance\City Counai Heanng Docs 8-22\Staff RepoR_City Council Enure Code docx Staff Report ZOA 13-223 Page 4 of 10 August 22, 2013 Furthermore, the update includes certain provisions required by the California Department of Housing and Community Development for approval of the City's Draft Housing Element, which is currently being updated as well. These modifications are: • Homeless shelters permitted by right in the Service Industrial (S.I.) zone. • Transitional and supportive housing allowed based on regufations similar to other uses in the same zone. • Definitions added for "Single-room Occupancy" and "Family." These additions will make our new Zoning Ordinance compliant with State law. The remaining, and vast majority, of the update will make our Zoning Ordinance more user- friendly. Many sections of the current Zoning Ordinance have repeated development standards, land uses and similar setbacks in different sections. This can be better organized and displayed in tables for clearer understanding, and provides an easier process for updating a development standard that may affect different land use categories. The following images illustrate what the current Zoning Ordinance looks like: G:1Planning\Tony Bagato\Slaff ReportslZOA�Zoning OroinancelCiry Counal Heanng Docs 8-22\Staff Report_Ciry Counal_Enbre Code.docx Staff Report ZOA 13-223 Page 5 of 10 August 22, 2013 Current 25.16.050 R-1 Development Standards • zs ib�>>p A. hlinimum lot area,right thousand '>quarc fcet ur F S1inimum street side yard,tif�ecn fect; laruc►as determined by ihe city council end indicataJ on G. Thc mi��imum dwelling unit size as specitied in ihc zoning map; Section 2�55.320 sfiafi bt increased tu fiRccn hurulrtJ a. Mininw�t�!ot width,sevrnry fert; square fec!fi�r al)lots larger than tiHcen�hvusarxl u{uare C Minimum front yard,twont}fcrt; frel; D. htinimum rear yrrd,tifteen feer, Fi. '�4aximum build+ng sisc covrrage,thirty-fitie per- F.. Minimum side yards,founcYr.(eetcamhinetl,each ceM.(Ord.R6b§2(Exhibit A)lpan),1998:Ord.1'8§§1 of which shalt he nnt kss than tive feet; (part), 3, 1976: nrd y4 ¢ I (part), 1975: �xhibit A ¢§ F. '�tinimum s�ree�side yatd,Irn leet; ?5_10-7—Z.S.10-7.08) C;. M1taximum building site co�erage.�hiny-tivc per- ccnr 35.{6.080 Generai de�dopment standards H. "the minimum dwellmg�nit size as spccrtied in applicabte to all lots. Srction 25.Sb.32f1 shall be onc thousand squarc fcrl on lots Th�li�llowing standards shull apply to at!lots in an R 1 lcss thar}(en thousand square feel in ciza(OrJ. S66 Q 2 district: (Exhibit A)(par11,1998:Qrd.t28§I(put},(y76:Usd.94 A. 4taximum building height, cighteen feet 1nd §1 tparq, 1975:F.xhlbit A§§Z.5.10-5—25.111-5.09) mnximum orx siory in height.All homes(iReen frrt m height or m�xe sh:ill bt rcviewrJ and appru4ed by tht ae- 25.16.060 Developmentstandardsforbtsat �hiiceturalreviewcomsnissiunpnnrsoissuanceofhuilding Ieas1 ten thonsand square feet bul ptrmits.fflfitpruperty is wi�hin a humrnwnrrs assu�iation Irss Ma�fiheee tbousaad aquare fert. with�bona(�de:uchitectural revitw prucess:u�J thn appli- All devclupment un lols at least ten thous:snd syuare feet cxnt ublains approval Crum that architrc:tural rc�•icw Ixxly, bui smallcr�han filleen thuusand square tect as shown on the ciry's azchittcturnl rev+ew proccss nsay be waived: the r.uning map zt�:+11 cumply to the lollowinglet•el�pnxzit 13, titaxirnum M�i{ding site coverage in 1he R-1 zone srandanis. distri�ts may br increxsai to as much as fifty p�xcent suM A. M1tinimum{ot depth,uno hunJred feel; ject to rrtiiew atxl approval by the archdectural rsviaw H. Mmimum lot w�dths,ninety frd; axnnussion. ttems�o be c��sidared by the architeclural C. Minimum front yard,twooty feet; revicw comm�ssion include,bu�are nc�t Iimit�S to,builJing D. Minimum rear ya�d,twcnty fect; scibacks and rxighbnrfio0d compatihility. E. i�linimum s'sde yards,twcnty tcct corobined, no C. AU par{cing anJ loading shall comply with the pro- side tess than aight teet; visions ofC'tuptrr 2>.58; F. Minimum s�rert sidc yurd,fi(lcen feer, p. tor prvvisions regasding utilirics, sec Sect�on (i. Ma�imwn building site covCrnge,th�rty-five pet- 25.56.10(l; ceni; Y_. Ali signs shaU be in con�lianco with Chapttt N. 'fhe minimum dweliing unil si�e:u s�r:cifirJ in 25.68; Sec�ion 25.56.320 shall be inrreased to one thousand two h'. Alt devetopmenl shaticomply�cith the pnrv�sions hundrt�!Gfty squue fee�Cor all loes larger than ten show �f Chapter:5.7f)titt site p{an re�iew by th�architcx;tural sand square faet but smaller than tifleeu 1hou�nA.(Ord. rcview cununission rcvirw proctss.(Urd.fi66§2(Exhibit $66§2(Exl7ibit A)(Part).1998:Ord 128§§ 1(part).2, A)tpart). IyN$ (hd.94§ 1 (part). 14�5: Exhibit�1§$ 197b:(hd.9d$ 1 (par11, I9�5: Exhibit A�}25.10-6— 25.IQ•8--ZSJQ-SAS) 25.10-6.081 25.15.090 Front,rear ynd sxie yard setback 25.16.U70 Developmtnt standards For lots ecceptions. lifiecn thousand sqaare feet or more. A. Pront ancUor rcar yard s�tbatks rnay bt rcducal by All develvpments on lots fiFleen thousand square feet or up to twenty-five prrcent of the rcyuirecS SetAack provided , moro u show��nn the r.oning map sha1l cumply to the fo!- that the average of each such sethack,when rnnsiderad on lowing minfmum devetopment standartis: an inclrviJual basis,is not las than the minimum requircJ A. Minimum 10�depth,onrhundred iwcnty-fivt t'aei; tot the dislricl (i.e., a fifty-fart wiJe dwetling which f3. M1iinimum lut width,ninrry tee1; chex�ses to utilize a twenty-five petecnt reduction for C. 1Lnimum Gom yard,twenty•tn e feel; twenty-five fect uf ifs width must nrovide a setback at Icas� U. !�linimum rca�yarA,twenty feet; �wenty�five percent greater than ihr minimum prascribed G Minimum side yard,tiflren feei; srtbxck for iht rrmx�mng twenty-fi�e fert oC its w�ddi�. 1 36i �t'�i�r.��crna�pq vo ii.Hn�� G:\Planning\Tony Ba9ato\Staff Reports�ZOA�Zoninq Ordinance\CAy CounGl Hearmg Docs 8-22\Staff Report City Counc��_Entire Code.docx Staff Report ZOA 13-223 Page 6 of 10 August 22, 2013 Cur�ent 25.56.195 Walls 8� Fences Standards �; ;�,.t��i >?'If:rhib�t:lifp,irtl. 148k:Ori1.51��l.14R;,Ord. t2R �trctl corners sha11 n�it be impaircd. (Sc� Src�iun � 7 1p;�rt�. 1'�7(k t)rd. vtS : I Ipactl. IN%i: (-.�hsbii A C �>.�6'tN11 ?5,:�_;.US) i�. ;1•t:��cria{ decurati�cblock,s�uccoor�.n�uehtiron. ... �Val!and Fencc�at�ir Srhind tiu�lding 5eihacks w ?5.56.IY� Stand�rds for wxlls and(ea�c�fur :s hta��mum uf tie�rnty-i wo Inchcs m I lc�ghi. sin;;lafamily residrntirl luts in the R- a Sidr yaril ur•in frnies.mt�riix,icie yard�nd re.:r 1,K-2,R-3�nd PR zonr districts. qard femes tiisibtc frum a pubiic ri_ht-oP•�ray� ,1. Purpu,. thc fi,llo��ing�\:tII 1il(1 ICfICC d.�tlup- \Lueria{s. n�eN stand:uds cp�cifying Ickahon,matertia!;tnd rc�•ie« +. Decurativc binck: procedure. arc desiened to rtmovt sU �tnbiguit� atid i�. Prerisfun biuck stuccocd or paintad to match ❑chirve ron•isirn�}throughnw the city."1 he ub�aciice is to hous.; protect anJ roruncf le ihe ofltn conflicting gosls otaesthtt- �ii �1'roagfit irun. it;.�h acy,sec�mty.�ie�o sight linr,artd dr,�inage. b. Intenur rc�r and,idr yard F�nc�s not�i>ible frum R. Retiie��Pnxrdurcs_�Ilapplications ti�rfcnees.md thz public right-nf'-��ay: �rall.sha II br:i�b�ect tu omsiir msprctioa prior lo app{oval f.1ascrialti bq M�ch�hc dcpartment of communuy devclupment.u�d i. f31�xk—afl typcc; building and>aftty, unlzss Ihe�pplic.un�ubmtts pfioto- ii RrdaouS,cedarorotherapp�oveddreay-r�si;t�nt �raphs of the�uhject and adjacant propertics sufiicieM so ti�-o�x{product; drmunstnic�ny impa�is the�vallh�may creaic.In sddi- iir. «'rnughi iton. (ion.rttaininr w.dls�sitl reyuire approcal by the depan- .i. Rz�ainmc�Valls and Combin:+tions nC Retaining mrnl of public wurk�. ;�nd�ti'rought tr�.n Fencr�. C. 11"allKeyuirement—�ewR�-�iden�ialCunstructi�m. a. Ret�ining��aNsandcumbinationwallskwaitduna All ntu resiJenunl ronsinictir�n ;hail mclude :�alls or rear ar iMerior SItSC i1TDflfTi� line as,ociatrJ with a cut 1'ences of a�mnimum uf fiva tcet in hci�_ht eircicniny;rear slupe shali be n maximum of six f'eei in hcight measurtd :and mlerior s�de yards. from thc highest adjuirting gradr. Materiaf standard. io U. Decclupment StanJard�. su6stetion(f))(t 1 of this secuun sfialt app{y. I. �Vall,:+nd Fences LVi�h�n Froni and titree� Side h. Ke�aiiiing y�d cumbination wall or rear or mtrn��r Setbacks. side�-aats a�soe�atzd with a fi44 slope shatl be lirnittd tc�a �. F'encrs forty-two inchcs m hrigh�or lesx: mnximum ot six fret in height of sofid wa11 materiat.0 i L�uaUon:mav he locatcd un pru�rrrry line,hw in mcasurcd kom the lowest adjacent grade.A combmatiun nu e�ent less ihan a mmimimi�>f sc;vcn trrt 1'rom iace�f nf solid cv�d open wro�ght imn tcncing shaU not etic��ed curb.hlay nnt br I�xu�rd in publ�c ri_ht-u1=�aa}. ❑inr fert in li��ght as rneasureS Prom th� lowcr adjaccnt ii. Matrnal: must tm decurative matarial includin�„ crade.TGe maximum comhination f�nce heigfit me�surcd decur.ui�r blocks,stucco or wroughl iwn. frum ihe hi�he�r adjxcent grade Shali not czceal sia feet.1n b. Fenc�s greater�h:m forty-t�ao inches in htight,hW adJilion,the depa[tmrnt ut�puhtic warks shall refer to Or- less than sicry-one imhrs in height. dinance?14 amcnding Citle 2?tthe bRaJing ordinan.cl:u i. [.oeauon: ailhin fmnl yard seiback mus� he a it apQlics tu mitirating ad�cae impac�s uf till ceisdihons. minimum of tiflern I�ct tium face of curb. N'iihin.ireei c. 14here a filt slope reuii�ing wall is pwposcd ad}e- side yards or ronr�ard.tionting un:�public strer�,ruini- ctnt to a�acunt tot which ducs rtot current4y mecl tht city's � mum of fiftccn feet tiom fxr uf curb.S:lc ins�xction or grading ordinance, the cuy engineet shall detrrmine thc pho�ossh:ill�nsurethatvuibiliryxdjacenttodri�ew:iysand lowcr aJjaceni gr:ule h;ased utwn an assessment i�C the s�reet comrrs stwll not be imp:iircd (S�c: Srction minimum grude rrquircJ on that cacant loi to meet tlie 25.56—'�N)) er.�de�le�atiun drainase re��uircmrnts. it. \t,ucnal:lccuraiiv,;bluck.,tucco.on+m�rrht iron. a. tiJainlrn:+ncc oi Nuncontonning Pcnres. Vurnial r. tencr.sitit�-une inche�s m hc�gM io se�rnty-two m.untcnanceufnunconli�mun�fcrnes.h.dl be�x�nnnted io inches in hcight: preservn a qualily ap�aranc�.�tajnr struclurol repair�or i I.�xauon• a ithin (mn� }arJ setbark must bc a rcpl�ceinrnt sh�tl Me rcquired�o c.,nfiirm tn be above I�xa- minimum of t�.cnty fre�from face uf curh. 4�iihi��trect tiun and matenal stanJards. �idc y�rds�r rear yards trunling on a pubhe strrei,mini- 5. lhe cominicur�n of tennis cuurl f'encing greaier mtin�of�i�vcnty tiet iiuu�t:�ce of curb.S�tr inspection or thsn six fce�in hright ui u�e uC�hain luiA,hall th:sub�cci phoN�s.haf{m.ureihat�isibilir:adjacentludmrwu}s�mJ I��aiondili�+n:duseprrmrt. . -11�) q•.�trn!h,.�r�;p�... ..,i � G1PlanninglTony Bagato\StaH Reports�ZOA�Zoning Ordinance\C�ry Councd Hearing Oocs 8-22\StaH Report_Ciry Council_Entire Code.docx Staff Report ZOA 13-223 Page 7 of 10 August 22, 2013 As shown above, the existing code repeats much of the same information for each zoning district and is very wordy, using only text to describe the development standards. The following images illustrate the same sections in the new ordinance, organized in tables or illustrated in images: Tabte 25.10-2: Residential Zoning District Development Standards f2E R-1 MeasuremenVZonmy Dishlct Lots of record: >15,000 sf,but R-2 RJ R-1M' HPR� >5 ae i1,b�� 51 ac >_15,900 sf <10,000 sf <t 0,000 sf Restdafttlal0ensrty Density(du/ac).min - - - - - - - - � �-2 Lot Dlmensions Lot s¢e.mn 5A1 ac 0 29 ac 40,000 sf 15.000 sf 10 OGO st 8 G00 sf 8 000 sf �O,OOD sf 20 ac J 5.000 sf - Lot s¢e max Na rnax 5 ac 1 ac No max 1<.999 sf 9 989 sf No rnax No max No max - Lolwitlth,mm 250' 2b0' 150' 90' 9C� 7D' :D 90' SOd - Lol de{�th,mm 300' � 250' ?(�' t25' 700' - 1W' 100' -- - Setbacka F ron[yard,mm 50' S0' :A' 25' 20 20 15' 15 '.'0!5 - Side yard,mm 75' 15' 75' 75' 8 5 5' 8' 10 15' -- Eachs�de,min 50' :i0' �5' �- - -- -- - - - Combmed both sdes,mm - - - - 2G 'a� 1 a 20� - - Street sWe yard,mm - - - 15' 15 '0' 10' 10- 20'I-• - Rearyard,min 200- 100' S0" 20' 20- 'S' 20- 10' 70'!5' - Residential accessory structures See Sectron 25.40.Q50{lkcessory Structures) Cowraqe Lot cwerage,maa percentage of Id a�ea t0% 20% 30°b 35%' 35%' 35%' S0% 50% - :S% 9ullding Maasuremanta He;ghtmax �S ��a �5'(�B'nRCI '•5�18 15'{18' 1S(�9'ARC) 15(1A'ARCI - - l8',ie�ry - RRC) ARC) ARC) F!at roof height,max - - - - - - 2� 2� - - PRched roof heght mau - - - - - - 24 24 - - 18',t shx 18'.1 tNdhin 120"of R-1 d�stnct,max - - - - - - Y s�o,Y - - Dwefing ur.rt size,min 2.000 st�- 1 250 sf 1 000 sf� 7.D00 s" - - - - Dwelung urd sae,maz - - - - - - - - - 4.�� Site a�ea per dNeling un�t,mm - - - - - - 4 0p0 sf 2,SC0 sf - - Bu;ktmg pad area.m� - - - - - - - - - 10 0�0 st Op�n Spac� Group usable open space per CHelling unrt.mm - - - - - - - �� - - G'SPianninglTony BagatolStaff Reports�ZOA�Zoning Ortlinance\Ci�y Council Hearing Docs 8-22\Slaff Report_Ciry Counal_Enti•e Code.docx Staff Report ZOA 13-223 Page 8 of 10 August 22, 2013 Table 25.40-2: Location, Height and Material Standards by Fence Type Fence Type , Location Height(max Materials or range) Walis and Fences in Front and Side Setbacks Short Fence 7'-0"from curb face' 42" Decorative materials inciuding decorative blocks, stucco or wrought iron. Moderate height fence 15'-0"from curb face'' 43"to 59" Decorative materials including decorative blocks, stucco or wrought iron. Ta11 fence 20'-0"from curb face 5' to 6' Decorative materials including decorative blocks, stucco or wrought iron. Walls and fences at or Behind front bui{ding setback (side 6'-0" Decorative bVock, precision 6ehind buiiding yard tie-in fences, interior side yard block stuocoed or painted to setbacks, visible from and rear-yard fences) match house; wrought iron. ROW Waiis and fences, not Behind front building setback 6'-0" Block—aii types; redwood, visible from R�W cedar or other approved decay-resistant wood product; wrought iron. Retaining walis and Rea� or interior side property line 6'-0" {highest Qecorative b4ock, stucco or combinations of retaining associated with a cut slope. adjoining wrought iron. a�d +n�rought iron fences. grade) (Cut Slope) Retaining walls. (Fill Slope} Rear ar interiar side property line 6'-0" {{owest Solid wall materials. associated with a fill slope. adjoining grade)3 Cambinations of retaining Combinations of solid retaining 9'-0" (lower Decorative block and/or and wrought iron fences. walls and wrought iron fences adjacent stucco and wrought iron. (�i�{Slope)' focated on a rear or interior side grade). property line associated with a fiil 6'-0" sfope. (maximum combination fence height measured from the higher adjacent grade) G:�PlanronglTony Bagato\Staff Reports�ZOA�Zoning Ordinance\Ciy Council Hearing Docs 8-22\Staff Report_Ciry Counc�l_Enti•e Code dcex Staff Report ZOA 13-223 Page 9 of 10 August 22, 2013 Figure 25.40-9: Walls and Fences in a Residential Zone � R Public Street A � Building� At or behind setback; ; buildinq setbacks_� .__�__.___ _.___-----.. - — � i � � 20'min j I - . ��a,�, � �;,�. � , �,;�� *� '^ �m� ��.: � + 15'min _1 ' Tmin i � � � � � Ii �� ,fi„ ,fi� �r � ,n 1 ,, 61" 42 � 4 Face of ��,r / ;� y i � Curb : u I : � �.. u � ", °' �- � � ?"' � '�"'`' �" � � '��% � .;. � � ',a =��.,A,��'� � �+��r`��.` .� . ':�:. � ' ',r. a j A Ir - ,� �°�� `�µy w Section A-Fence Height in Yards Adjacent to Streets with Sidewalks :��; -.�.�° � '+, � _,�.,:�. I � � R � �` ��^ '� '` Building i At or behind �,. r,,:. ,.. �_,��: ' setback i� building setbacks �' I �, � n i 20'min Public Street B 15'min �j � —� � ! 7'min , Maximum Fence Height I I f � � 72" 72° 6�� 4 � Face of ";�•. 72"" � 72" ;;� 61" 42" 42., '�Curb •This coincides with bui(ding setback areas. �' � "`,� t � ��,. :t�a � � f�, : Specia!fenw and wa(!sty/es and materials are � �� ' g r� ^;�,� 'y " "�� permi[ted wrthin this area. �.' " ''"�" ' ' " �"� .'�"�`' " " "l"` �`". ,..� " I Sectian B-Fence Neight in Yards Adjacent to Streets without Sidewalks The examples above illustrate the difference between the existing code and the proposed code. Other than the new sections required by State law, the remaining sections of the new Zoning Ordinance are consistent with the existing ordinances and provide updated standards for current policies. Conclusion The new code will implement portions of the City's 2004 General Plan that are required by State law. The current code is not user-friendly, and the proposed code is better organized, and modernized with tables and graphics. In addition, the new code will save time and money for property owners and developers by providing streamlined review procedures, modern development standards, regulations that comply with State Law, and uniform standards that apply to everyone. G\Planning\Tony Bagato\Staff ReporlS�ZOA�Zoning Ordinance\Cily CounGl Heanng Docs 8-221Staff Report_City Council_Enfi�e Code docx Staff Report ZOA 13-223 Page 10 of 10 August 22, 2013 Environmental Review According to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), staff must determine whether a proposed activity is a project subject to CEQA. If the project is subject to CEQA, staff must conduct a preliminary assessment of the project to determine whether the project is exempt from CEQA review. If a project is not exempt, further environmental review is necessary. Further review from a non-exempt project would result in a Negative Declaration, a Mitigated Negative Declaration or an Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Generally, an EIR must be prepared if a project may have a significant impact on the environment. In this case, staff has determined that the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment is not a project subject to CEQA because the adoption of a new Zoning Ordinance will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Fiscal Impact There is no fiscal impact to the City associated with the Zoning Ordinance Amendment Submitted By: C1TYC�O�p�C�AC7'i01� � APPROVED pF�p RE THER Tony Baga o, Princi al Planner MEET G AYE3: � � Department Head: NOES: ABSEIV'I� ABSTAIN: � VERIFIED BY; ! �"" Lauri Aylaian, ire o of Community Developm • �o� F;le with Cit,- Ica�l;'s ()�f;:•e App ov I: � � Jo . Wohlmuth, City Manager G:\Planning\Tony Bagato\Staft RepoAs�ZOA�Zoning Ordinance\Cily Coundl Nearing Docs 8-22\Staff Report_City Coundl_Endre Code.docx ORDINANCE NO. 1259 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT FOR A COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE TO PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 25, ZONING, EXHIBIT A CASE NO: ZOA 13-223 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, Califomia, did on the day of 2013, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request by the City of Palm Desert for approval of the above noted; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, Califomia, adopted Planning Commission Resolution No. 2606 on August 6, 2013, recommending approval of ZOA 13-223; and WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm Desert Procedure for Implementation of the Califomia Environmental Quality Act," Resolution No. 2013-16, the Director of Community Development has determined that the project is not considered a project for CEQA purposes; and WHEREAS, at said public hearing, said City Council heard and considered all testimony and arguments of all interested persons; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDANED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, THAT THE FOLLOWING SECTION OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE IS HERBY AMENDED: SECTION 1: The Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 25 is herby amended and revised in its entirety as described in Exhibit A, provided separately at City Hall. SECTION 2: That the City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, California, is herby directed to publish a notice of this ordinance with the Exhibit A provided at City Hall in the Desert Sun, a newspaper of general circulation, published and circulated in the City of Palm Desert, Califomia, and shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its adoption. ORDINANCE NO. 1259 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, at its regular meeting heid on the day of by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: JAN C. HARNIK, MAYOR ATTEST: RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, CITY CLERK CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA G:`�Planning\Tony Bagaro\Staff Repo�s�ZOA�Zoning Ordinance\City Council Hearing Docs 8-22\Ordinance_Entire Code Update.docx 2 CITY OF PALM DESERT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORT REQUEST: CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL TO APPROVE A COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE TO THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 25, ZONING SUBMiTTED BY: Tony Bagato, Principai Planner APPLICANT: City of Palm Desert CASE NO: ZOA 13-223 DATE: August 6, 2013 CONTENTS: Resolution No. 2606 Draft Zoning Ordinance Desert Sun Legal Notice Recommendation Waive further reading and adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2606, recommending that the City Council approve Zoning Ordinance Amendment 13-223 amending Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 25, Zoning, in its entirety. , Executive Summary Staff has been working with PMC World on a comprehensive update to the City's Zoning Ordinance (the "code"). The main purpose of the update is to create a user-friendly code that is consistent with State Law and the City's 2004 General Plan, and which includes better organized sections that eiiminate internal inconsistencies, and provides new tables and graphics. This staff report is one of four that, in total, would recommend adoption of a new zoning ordinance consistent with what was presented during joint Planning Commission/City Council study sessions on March 22, 2012 and May 9, 2013. For clarity in discussion and voting, the proposed ordinance is divided into four portions: one that presents the existing regulations and policies, as updated to reflect changes in State Law, and three that present meaningful changes to the existing regulations and policies. This will allow adoption of the majority of the ordinance, which represents no substantive policy changes, to proceed easily. The Planning Commission and City Council can then focus their attention on the remaining three code amendments wherein true policy changes are proposed: This staff Staff Repo�t ZOA 13-223 Page 2 of 9 August 6, 2013 report covers the preponderance of the zoning ordinance, wherein there are no substantive policy changes. Backqround In 2011, the City Council authorized staff to select a consultant to perform the professional services necessary to update the Zoning Ordinance to be consistent with the General Plan. The City of Palm Desert General Plan was updated in March 2004. This update was approved after three years of collaboration between a 21-member General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC), the Planning Commission, and the City Council. The General Plan was adopted based on different views and interests of residents, business owners, developers, environmentalists, and City leaders and officials. The State of California Government Code Section 65860 requires that the Zoning Ordinance be amended to be consistent with an updated General Plan. The Zoning Ordinance has not been updated since the adoption of the 2004 General Plan. This is one reason for the comprehensive update. In addition to the legal mandate, there are several other compelling reasons to update the Zoning Ordinance: 1) to make it internally consistent and more user-friendly; 2) to provide a predictable framework for development within which residents and developers can expect that projects will be developed; and 3) to protect the City from potential legal chalienges that may arise from recent changes in State Law that override local ordinances. These reasons are described further as follows: Internal Consistency and User-friendliness: The last major update to the Zoning Ordinance was completed in 1998. Since then, there have been numerous piecemeal updates, including a comprehensive update to the signage standards. The outdated ordinance and piecemeai updates have led to internal inconsistencies and challenging codes that are open to interpretation by staff and the general public. In addition, the update will focus on creating a more user-friendly code. The Zoning Ordinance is reorganized in a more logical format than the existing code. New tables and graphics are added to assist staff, developers and residents to better understand the requirements and sections of the Zoning Ordinance. Predictability of Development: The update of the General Plan has resulted in uncertainty and confusion on specific types of projects where the Zoning Ordinance does not provide standards for development. For example, the General Plan has a land use designation for Mixed Use Commercial and a Medium/High Density Overlay. However, the Zoning Ordinance does not provide any development standards for either of these two designations. Updating the Zoning Ordinance provides the tools that staff needs to guide the development community so that they can submit projects that comply with the vision of the General Plan. The update gives both developers and residents a degree of certainty and predictability regarding future development and the development process. G�P'anrmg�Tony Bagato�Staff Reprns�ZOA�Zcr�rg Ordinance�PC Hearir,g Oocs 8-6�EnUre Code Update Staff Report docx Staff Report ' ZOA 13-223 Page 3 of 9 August 6, 2013 Changes in State Law: In recent years, the State of California has passed legisfation in several areas that supersede our local ordinances. This has led to confusion for staff, residents, and developers who seek the information in the Zoning Ordinance. If staff directs developers and residents to the current ordinances, they are likely to spend time and money pursuing outdated regulations. Areas in which the existing Zoning Ordinance no longer conforms to State law include day care facifities, ADA accommadations, densiry bonuses, and provisions for emergency housing. Proiect Description Staff has been working with PMC World on a comprehensive update to the City's Zoning Ordinance since December of 2011. The Zoning Ordinance Amendment 13-223 will establish a new Zoning Ordinance that is user-friendly, better organized, and intemally consistent, and that provides new sections that are required based on State Law and the City's 2004 General Plan. Staff has previously stated that as pa�t of the Zoning Ordinance update, certain policy modifications to sections of the code would be included for discussion. Those modifications will be presented as separate public hearing items and will not be discussed as part of this staff report; they will be voted upon separately. As stated above (Background), sections of the proposed update are required based on State Law inconsistencies with our current Zoning Ordinance. The foNowing sections have been added to address these inconsistencies: • 25.28.030 High Density Housing Overlay(General Plan/State Law) • 25.28.050 Mixed Use Overlay District (General Plan/State Law) • 25.34.040 Affordable Housing and Density Bonus Provisions (State Law) • 25.46.060 Bicycle Parking Requirements (State Law) • 25.46.070 Clean Air Vehicle Parking Requirements (State Law) • 25.64.050 Reasonab{e Accommodations—ADA (State Law) Furthermore, the update includes certain provisions required by the California Department of Housing and Community Development for approval of the City's Draft Housing Element, which is currently being updated as well. These modifications are: • Homeless shelters permitted by right in the Service Industriaf (S.I.) zone. • Transitional and supportive housing allowed based on regulations similar to other uses in the same zone. • Definitions added for "Single-room Occupancy" and "Family." These additions will make our new Zoning Ordinance complaint with State Law. The remaining, and vast majority, of the update will make our Zoning Ordinance more user- friendly. Many sections of the current Zoning Ordinance have repeated development standards, land uses and similar setbacks in different sections. This can be better organized and displayed in tables for clearer understanding, and provides an easier process for G:lPlann�nglTony Bagato�Staff Reporls�ZOA�Zoning Ordinance'.PC Heanng Docs 8-6�Er.Ure Code Update StaM Report.Cocx Staff Repo►t ZOA 13-223 Page4of9 August 6, 2013 updating a development standard that may affect different land use categories. The following images illustrate what the current Zoning Ordinance looks like: Current 25.16.050 R-1 Development Standards � zs i�.n;o A. tlininwm lot area,eight thousand square feet or F. �linimum stred siJe yard,fiReen fcel; larga a�determined by�ho city council anJ irnlicateJ on G. The minimum Jwelling unit size as sprcit�ed in the zoning map; Sc�:tion 25.S6J20 shall be incrcued to tiRren hurnlmJ 0. Rlinimum lot wiJth,s..wrnry teeh, squue feet for aI!lu�s larger than titleen thousvx!square C. Slinimum fronl yord,twenry fce� �n� D. �tinimum rcar yard,6Rern feet; H. Maximum building si�e coverrge,ihirty-five peti F.. �hnimum sicfe yards,Rwneen fen combinnl,exh ccnt.(Ord 8G6§2([�hibit A)(pah),►99g;Ord I 28 34 1 of which shall benot le�,t than five feet; (paN), J, 19'6:Oni.94§ 1 (part), 1975: Exhibit,1§9 F. 1linimum sUeet siJe yard,ten feer 23.10-7—:5.10-7.OR) G. Ma�i�oum building sifa covernge,thirty-five�xr- cent; 25.16.ONA Crneral develupment standanls IL The minimum Jwelling unit si�e as speci(ied in appllcable to all Iots, Section 23.56.32Q shall be rme thous�ndsquare Ceet on lots Ihe Collowing staaferci�shnll apply to all lon in an RI las thary.ten thowuul square feet in siza(Ord.S66§2 JistricL• (ExhiAitA)(Part).I�NIS:(hd.128 4 I(Part�1976:Und.94 A. �laaimum builJing height, cighteen feet qcxi §I(pan),1975:ExhibitA�§?3.10-S-2S.10-5.09) maximum one�tory in heighl All homp fiReen kd in hcight ur mixe shall be rcvicwed aad ap�xoved by the ar- 23.16.060 Derebpmenl staaJudr for lob at chi�ecluralreviewcommis�io�Prio�W��eofbuilding lerat tew thouaand squ�ro Rel Dnl permits.Ifthe pmperty is wiihin a Iwmeowners as�ociation less tha�flRee��ho�naad aquare feet, wii6 a bona fide;uchilectural review pruccs�anJ the appli- All ckvelopmrnt on Iou:U least ten thousand syuare fcet cam oblaine approval fiom ihat architcewnl review body. but smaUer�han fiEleno eho�uand squarc fca a�shown on ihe city'a arehilectural rcview pmceu may ba waived; ihe zoning map s}ull comply to ihe folbwing�evrlopment 9. �taaimum 6uilding aite covcrage in the R•1 zone stanJarde, districta may be inereivai io aa much�fifty peecrnt sub- A. Minimum lot Jepih,ornr hundrod(ee�; ject to review and approvr�by the architecturrl rcyiew B. Minimum lot wiJUu,ninety(ret; commission.Ituro to be coruidered by the arehitecturol C. Minimum fiont yard,cwrory fnet; review rnmmiseion include,bw bre not��mi�ed to,buiWing D. �finimumrcnryanl,twentyfee� setbacks:uKlnrighborAoaiccxnpatibility. fi. htinimum side ynrda,twenty fcet combineJ,no C. AU pvicing and loading shall cnmply with the Fxo- siJe le+s than eight feet; vieioro of Chip�er]S.SB; F. :�linimum street siJe Yard,fiReen feet; Q. For provisiom regarJing ulilitid, see Seciion O. Maximum building site cuverage,thirty-tive per- 25.56.100; cent; E. All signs �►�all Ae in compliance with Chapter H. '(he minimum dwelling unit siu�s specifia!in 25.filt; Section 25.56.32b�hull ba increasevl to one thousa�xi two F. All devrlopment shall comply wi�h the provi�ions hunctml fiRy rquarc fed for all lou Iargcr�han irn Ihou- of Ch�p�er 25.70 for site plsn review by the�rchitecmrrl mnd squoro(ed but smalla thon fiRern tha�sand.((hd. review commisaioo review process.(lhd y66§2(Exhibit 866�2(E.rhibit A)(part).1998:(hd 128§¢1(pert).2. A)(part). 1'P)8:(hd.9,1¢ I (part). 1975:Exhibit A§� 19i6:fhd 91� I (part� 1975:(ahihit A§�25.10.6— 23.10•S—25.10-8.05) 25.10-6.OA) 2S.lb.U9f1 Fcont,rear and sWe yard u�b�ek 25.16.070 Urvelupment�ranJarJffarMb ecceptlona. (tftren�hnusand eqwre feet o�more. A, Frunt arnl/or re�r yud xtbecka rruy be rcJurrJ by All developmrnb on bta fitleen ihousand square feet ex up to twrnty-five percent o(ihe rryuirctii sethack pmvided more�shown on the wning map shaU cumply to the fol- that ihe avrrage of each wch uibock,when consiJered on I�wing minimum Jevelopment stanJanl�: an individual buis,ie nut les�than ihe minimum requ'ved A. AlinimumlotJrp�h,onehunJrcJtwrnty-tiveteel; fnr ihe district (i.e., a titly-CiH�I wida dwelling �vhich L3. hlinimum lut wiJth,ninety feN; chuuses to Wilize a IweNy-five percrnt reJuc�ion fur C. \tin�mum front y:ud,twcntyfive fert; twenty-tiur fcet of iq wiJlh musl pcoviJe a sttbuck at leael D. hlinimum«sr yart1,twmty fier, twenty-ti�e percent greata ihan the minimum prescnbed E. \linimum siJe yard,tifiorn feeh, satb;�ck Cor�he remeining tw�ty-li�e fcel uF ils wiJlh}. � 367 �vdmik.�n>�qp.w.i�.xnn G��Pianr�ng\Tony Bagato�StaH Repo�s�ZOA�Zoring OrC�nance�PC Heanng Docs 8-6�Entire Code Update StaH Report.doa Staff Report ' ZOA 13-223 Page 5 of 9 August 6, 2013 Current 25.56.195 Walls & Fences Standards �5 5�.t��o 5S7yExhibilAyip.+N).194R:Ord.>{2�f.19S�:Onl.l?8 ��rce� curners >h:ill not br im(r�ircJ. (Sct Stctiun j 7 ipar�l. 19'6:C)rd. 911 .�, I Ip,�rll. 1975:F.shibil A j 2c.�6'lN)1 �5.)?-7.0�) ii. tifaieriaL•decora�iveblak,stuccoor��raighiiron. 1. 11'al{�nd Frncc�a1 or Fkhiml HuiiJing 5t�b:uks io ±g,;�,{y5 titanJards for»,�Ih and fences fur :�Rlaximum oF Seven�y-Twu Incha in f Iright. sin�;lc-fe�nily resldtnfl�l lols ia lht R- a. Sidc yarJ tio-in frnccs,inmrior�iJe yard and rcar I,R-2,R-)and PR cone di.rtrier�. yard frnca vis�6le tiom a public right-of-way: A. Puqx»r. I'ht folbaing wall and lenca�le�di�p- 4taterials: auat�laalsuls sp�ifying la:apon,ma�eria!rnd review i. Uecurative bla:lc; proceSurts �Te desiymc�i lu rtmoce aU ambiguity and i�. Preeisiun bloek siueak�l or paintctl lo malch ;�chirve cunsi,irncy thraighixd ihe ciry.The obj�wiive is to Ixiusr; prut�Y��ndreruncilelheoFlrnconFliciinggoalsoFaesihot- iii. \Vra�ght+ron. ic;,{xivxy,.ecurity,viaw sight lints aeui dreinnge. b. fntrrror rcar:md siJe yrnl fencts nol visible hom F3. RCvirw Pnxalurcs..All application�for ftnces�nJ �he public right•uf-way: walh�hall br subject io on-sile inspection prior lo.�pprov;,l 11�teri;�lsr by both ihe department of communiry dcvelupment and I. I;IOCIC—JII 1Y�1; huilding and:afery,unless Ihe applicant submiu pholo- i�. Red�vuod,c�Yfar orntfierapprovcJJtcay-rcsistanl gr.iphs of the subject and acijacent prupertity su�cirnt tn woal praluct; damonstrate any impxu 1he wall(s)may crc�te.ln ad�i- iii. SVrought irvn. tiun,retaining walls wi�l rcyuira appm�xl by�ho dcpxn- ). Relaining Walls nnd Cumbination�c�f Retaining nxnl ofpublie wurks. ,md 1Vrvught lro�Fenccs. C. �4'allKct{uiremenl—\ewRvtiick�nti�ICo�shuccioa a. Retainingw�lls�ndcumbinationwallslixatedonr All new resulaatial coastn�ctinn shall include walls or rear ur imerior xide pmptrty line�ssoci�ted with a cut fcncea of'�minimum of five fe.Y in hcighl enclosing rru slupr shall be a m�ximum of siz feel in heioht mrnsured and inirrior sidr yatds. frum �hn highest adjoining gr.ule. Llukrwl standard5 in D. Uevclopment SianJarJs. subsectio�(UJ(l►of�his sectiun sfwll apply. I. 1V.�IIs a�xl Fencts 1Yiihi�Front anl Stcnot Side h. Rctaining:u�d combmatioa wa11 ur rear or intuior Sdb:u:ks. side y:ucls asxoci•rted wiU�a GII slope shall tx limited to a a, Fencey fony-two incfics in heighi or fes.r: muimwn of six teet in height of soliJ wall msterixl aa i. L�x:uion;may he located on propeAy line,bul in measurcd From ihe lowest ac)j:+cent b�,uie.A combioation no ev�nt leas Own a minimum of cecen feet Crom faee of of sulid a�d ogtn wrought irun fencing shall not exeeed curb.May not br loealed in publie righlr�t=way. nine feet in hcight av mratiurcrS Gom the lower aJjacent ii. Mate�nl: must be decuretivr mafnrial including grade.T1ie n�aaimwn cumbination frnce hcight me:�surcd decnrntive blocics,stuccu or wrough►iron. from ihe highcr adjacem gnde ihall not exec�ed six fee�.[n b. FtnaK grca�er�han fi�rty-lwo inchrs in hcight,but aJJition,the Jepartmenl of public u�orka stm!(rekr�u Or- less Ihan sixtyont inches in hcighe dinancc 513 amcaQing'Citle 27(the gnding orJinrnce)as i. La aiion: wilhin front pard ;ci6ack must bc a rt applias tu mitigaling�Jvcne impacts of h11 conJiliunt. minimum uf fiflecn feel Crom fxe of curb.Within 3lreet c. �Vhrra�fifl slopr[etaining wall ia proposed�dja- siJe yards ur rcar yarJs Gon�ing on n public strcet,mini- crnl to a v:�cant lol whi�:h does nd currendy mert fie city's mum of tiliccn ket Prom Pacc of curb.Site inspection or graJing ardinnnce,thc city engineer ol�all Jetenoiae the phuios>hallinsurc�hatvisihilityaJja�:cnt�odrivoways:md luwcr aJjacen[ gracle EuscJ upon :u�asse�ment uf�he strrel comerx ,hall no� be impaimd. (Se,�e Su;ewn minimum gr.�de rcyui�ed an ih:d vacam Iru to mrat the ??.�6.ZU0? gride clev�tion Jrainage requirrmtuLs. ii. \lateriaL•decomrive blixk,anicco,or�.�muglu imn. a titainlenance of None�miortning Fencev. Nurmal c. femrs;itify-une m�ha in hcighi lo sevenry-lan mainicnanceufnoncunforming Crrkes.hallhrpem�itlalw tnches in hrighc prestrve a yualily appear�nce.:tilaio�stnkWral rcpaics or i. Lrna�ion: within lionl yerd ticib:wk muy� be a repl:icemrntshallbercyuirodtocunfurmtotxalw�rl�xa- ininimum uf tt,enty fre�Crom f:ua oF curb lYithin sieee� (IJ17 2111I IpJIG/�I st�ndnrd�. ;iJe):uds or rrar yaal3 Ctunling un,�public;viceL mini- 5. ll�e cun.iniclion o(�rnnu court fencinL erc:ner mam of l�cc�tily firt tiom face oi curb.S�tc�u.prctiun or ih.m.ix fict in hcight or usr ofchain Imk Yh;dl bc subjcct ph��ius,hall insure ilwi�i,ibility:�djac¢ni w dmcway,euJ Io u rnndiiionol use�urmrt. .1�'! �:�,im tk.�n l.��p•..� . •m i G�`•Planringl7ony Baqato\StaR Reports'ZOA�Zening OrCinance�.PC Heanng Oocs B 6�En6re Code Updale StaH ReO��docx Staff Report ZOA 13-223 ' Page 6 of 9 August 6, 2013 As shown above, the existing code repeats much of the same information for each zoning district and is very wordy, using only text to describe the development standards. The following images illustrate the same sections in the new ordinance, organized in tables or illustrated in images: Table 25.10-2: Residential Zoning District Development Standards RE R-1 Measuroment2onln9 Dlstriet �y� Lob of reeot0: s1 aa 213,000 s! '1S 000 sf.but <10,000�} R•2 RJ R-1 M� HPR4 �1,but S�aa s10,000 st R�alaentlal o�nstty. ' _ • Oensily(du/ac1�min - - - - - - - - 7 0� Lot Dlmanslan . _ _. . , . , :: �:_ r.: . . , , Lat s¢�rtin 5.01 ac 0�J9 ac a0,000 sf /5,000 si t O,OCA A B 000 af 8,000 st 10,000 sf ZO ac f S,G00 sf - Lot sas,mar No max S ac 1 ac No max 14,99D sf 9.999 sl No rmx Mo rr� No max - Lot vMth,min 250' 200' 150' 90' 90' 70' 7Q 90' S00' - Lot depth,min 300' 250' 200' 125 100' - 100 lOQ' - - 3�tDackr , • � . , _. Front yard,min 50' S0' 30' 25' 2Q 20' 15' tS 20'!5' - Sidsyard,min 15' 1S 15' 1S 8' S 5' 8' 10'/S' -- Exh sids,mm 50 50' 15' •- - - • - -• - Cambined both sdes,min - - - - 20' t4' 14' 20' - - Street sde yard,mm - - - 15' 13' td 10' 1Q 20'!- - Rear yard,min 200' 100' S0' 20' 20' 1 S 2V 10' 10'/5' - Resldental xussay structuree See Section 25.A0 050(Accessory SVuchues) Cowroq�. lot coverage,rrwe peicentags of lot area 1091 20°l� 3091 35°�l 35%� 35%� 5091 509� - 359� 8uilding Maasurem�M��. . . � . � .. , � . . . � . . �� He�gh�m� �5�� 15'(18 ARC) 15(18' 1S(18' 15'(18'.4RC) 15'(19'ARC) - - 18'.t sbry - ARC) AR� ARC) Fiat roof height,max - - - - - - 2T 27 - - Pitched�oof heghR max - - - - - - 24' ^<4' - - WRhin 120'of R-1 distnct,max - - - - - - 18',1 s �8�'1 _ - � story Dvwlling unR sizs,rrin '.,C00 af� 1,150 sf5 1.000 st' 1.000 st' - - - - Qwelllny unQ s2s,maz - - - - - - - - - �,�� 3ite area per dv.elling un�min - - - - - - 4,000 sf 2,500 sf - - 8uilding pad arna.max - - - - - - - - - 70 000 sf Op�t�3pac� . Group usable opan space per�ellinp unit min - - - - - - - 300 sf - - G Pianning�Tony BaqatolStaH Reports�ZOA�Zcning Ortlinance�.PC Heanng Docs 8-o.Eniire Code Update Staff Report docz Staff Report ' ZOA 13-223 Page 7 of 9 August 6, 2013 Table 25.40-2: Location, Height and Material Standards by Fence Type " Fenc�Type�; � ' ; Locaticrt• Helght(max�; , Materiats ., or range}': _ Wails and Fences in F�ont and Side Setbacks Short Fence T-0"from curb face` 42" Decorative materials including decorative blocks, stucco or wrought iron. Moderate height fence 15'-0"from curb face'•Z 43°to 58" Decorative materials incfuding ' decorative blocks, stucca or wrought iron. Tall fence 20'-0"from curb face 5'to 6' pecorative materials inciuding decorative blocks, stucco or wrought iron. Walis and fences at or Behind front building setback (side 6'-0" Decorative block, precision behind building yard tie-in fences, interior side yard block stuccoed or painted to setbacks, visible from and rear-yard fences) matcfi house;wrought iron. ROW Walls and fences, not Behind frorrt building setback 6'-0" Block—all types; redwood, visible firom ROW cedar or other approved decay-resistant�,�ood product; wrought iron. Retaining walls and Rear or interior side property line 6'-0" (highest Decorative block, stucco or combinations of retaining assnciated with a cut slope. adjoining wrought iron. and wrought iron fences. grade} (Cut Slope) Retaining walla (Fill Slope) Rear or interior side property line 6'-0" (lowest Solid wall materiala associated with a fill slope. adjoining grade)3 Combinations of retaining Combinations of solid retaining 9'-0" (lower Decorative block and/or and wrou�ht iron fences. walls and wrought iron fences adjacent stucco and wrought irort. (Fifl Slope) located on a rear or interior side grade). property fine associated with a fill g�_p� slope. (maximum combination fence height measured from the higher adjacent grade) G'.Planninqt7ony Bagato�Staff Reports+ZOA`Zernng O�dinartcelPC N�anr.g Docs B��Entire CoCe UDdate Staff Report.docx Staff Report ZOA 13-223 ' Page 8 of 9 August 6, 2013 Figure 25.40-9: Walls and Fences in a Residential Zone � 2 Public Street A Buiiding� At or behind setbacki ' buildin set6acks i i i 20'min ;:,:�u;,,�:r„�;ar�*�e��A: ,,• , 15'min ...,,,: ,�� I 7'min ', {� 7� 7� 61 42 Face of `� Curb � v ..a . � � ,� . ,:�. ,��'* .�� '4} � r��. �� yt , .;`'� �.� Nft�rki.ro r Y h f�t � fi"'r ��'{v1� � '� bw��. u '��S�47i�� ..r v .� * 6 .�,t i.��i}.�y�i. L f -s"v � . � r.u.w �.�itr:i�:... � z d ,,r�y:;�,�a„ ,�i„� �..1 A Section A-Fence Height in Yards Adjacent to Streets with Sidewalks s>. �,, �" �.. �� r� -�; R I � ;:4- :s ��.^ 1 I , Building� At or 6ehind setback i buildin setbacks i i 20'min Public5treet B 15'min 7'min Maximum Fence Height � I � ;:,,�� 72" � 72" � 61" 42' 72" 72" 61" 42� I Face of ' Curb � � � �A '7his colncides with building setback oreas. :K� d „�,� : �, �+. k� 0. '"��,� . Spedal fence ond wall sryles and materials are �' � r„ , �* � � 'j� t � �- *-"'.h�^ .Y f ';:`° +� �=a r "'.� w r t.; _ permitted within this area. '�"�""�`'""�"'°i�'�°" . '�"`''�'�`� '�"'`�j I Section B-Fence Height in Yards Adjacent to Streets without Sidewalks The examples above illustrate the difference befinreen the existing code and the proposed code. Other than the new sections required by State Law, the remaining sections of the new Zoning Ordinance are consistent with the existing ordinances and provide updated standards for current policies. Conclusion The new code will implement portions of the City's 2004 General Plan that are required by State Law. The current code is not user-friendly, and the proposed code is better organized, and modernized with tables and graphics. In addition, the new code will save time and money for property owners and developers by providing streamlined review procedures, modern development standards, regulations that comply with State Law, and uniform standards that apply to everyone. G�Pianr�rg�Tony 0agato�Staff Reperts'�ZOA�Zonng Ordinance�PC Heannq Dccs�-6�Enbre Code Updata Staff Reoort.docx Staff Report ' ZOA 13-223 Page 9 of 9 August 6, 2013 Environmental Review According to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), staff must determine whether a proposed activity is a project subject to CEQA. If the project is subject to CEQA, staff must conduct a preliminary assessment of the project to determine whether the project is exempt from CEQA review. If a project is not exempt, further environmental review is necessary. Further review from a non-exempt project would result in a Negative Declaration, a Mitigated Negative Declaration or an Environmental Impact Report (E1R). Generally, an EIR must be prepared if a project may have a significant impact on the environment. In this case, staff has deteRnined that the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment is not a project subject to CEQA because the adoption of a new Zoning Ordinance will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Submitted By: Tony Bagato, Principa Planner Department Head: Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Development G-`�P!anrorglTony Bagato�StaH Reports�ZOA�Zonirg OrdinancelPC Heann9 Oocs 8-6�.Enhre CcCe Update SIaH Repat.Cocx PLANNtNG COMMISSION RESOLUTtON NO. 2606 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE TO PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 25, ZONING CASE NO: ZOA 13-223 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, Califomia, did on the 6�' day of August 2013, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request by the City of Palm Desert for approval of the above noted; and WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm Desert Procedure for Implementation of the Califomia Environmental Quality Act," Resolution No. 2013-16, the Director of Community Development has determined that the project is not considered a project for CEQA purposes. WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said Planning Commission did find the following facts and reasons to exist to justify the recommendation to the City Council of said request: 1. That the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment is consistent with the Palm Desert General Plan. 2. That the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment will provide the modern, user-friendly standards, guidelines and regulations that are consistent with the Falm Desert General Plan. 3. That the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment wili not be detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare, or be materially injurious to properties or improvements in the City of Palm Desert. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS: 1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the Planning Commission in this case. 2. That the Planning Commission does hereby recommend approval of ZOA 13- 223 as proposed. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2606 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Plann�ng Commission of the City of Palm Desert, Califomia, at its regular meeting held on the 6t" day of Auqust 2013, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: NANCY DE LUNA, CHAIRPERSON ATTEST: LAURI AYLAIAN, SECRETARY PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION G.'•P�anr�nqiTony Bagato�SlaB Reports�ZOA�Zoning OMinancelPC l-eanng Docs 8�6�Pann�nq Commiss�on ResGuticn_Enhre Code Update dxx 2 CITY OF PALM DESERT LEGAL NOTICE CASE NO. ZOA 13-223/ZOA 13-224 I ZOA 13-225/ZOA 13-226 NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT FOUR (4) AMENDMENTS TO PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 25. ZONING. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City of Palm Desert Pianning Commission will be considering the following zoning ordinance amendments at the August 6`", 2013 meeting: ZOA 13-223: The City of Palm Desert is adopting a comprehensive update to the entire Zoning Ordinance to reorganize and reformat the code. Other sections of the code will be updated to eliminate internal inconsistencies, add new sections required by the State of Califomia, and provide new tables and graphics. ZOA 13-224: The City of Palm Desert is considering aliowing illuminated window signs as part of the signage ordinance. Currently, any illuminated window signs are only allowed to say "open"and cannot exceed three square feet. The proposed amendment will allow a business to have one illuminated window sign that may not exceed 25 percent of the total window area or 15 square feet,whichever is less. ZOA 13-225: The City of Palm Desert is considering a modification to the current signs standarcis for Pedestrian Signs located on EI Paseo. Currently, business owners are allowed one pedestal sign in front of the business that is limited to the word "open".The proposed change will modify the standards in two ways: 1) it will now allow a business to have either a pedestal sign or an A-frame sign. 2) the signs will only be allowed during the summer months instead of year around. The proposed time frame is June 1 to October 1. This would eliminate the potential clutter along the sidewalk during the busy season, while providing advertising during the slower summer months. ZOA 13-226: The City of Palm Desert is considering a modification to the entire Parking Standards section of the code. The proposed amendment will reduce the number of parking spaces for most uses within the City. The reasoning for this is that paricing lots require a large portion of land for any project. Many of these parking lots are over built to meet a pe�ceived high parking demand, which in fact only occurs for a few seasonal days a year. Most of the year, many parking spaces may not be used and the paved surface leads to increased rain runoff, creates heat islands, and increases glare and light pollution. A table for the new standards is available at the City of Palm Desert Community DevelopmenUPlanning Department for review and comment. SAID public hearing will be held on Tuesday, August 6 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at the Palm Desert Civic Center, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, Catifomia, at which time and place all interested persons are invited to attend and be heard. Written comments conceming all items covered by this public hearing notice shall be accepted up to the date of the hearing. Information conceming the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments is available for review in the Department of Community Development at the above address between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ' Monday through Friday. If you challenge the proposed actions in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to,the public hearing. PUBLISH: Desert Sun Lauri Ayfaian,Secretary � July 27, 2013 � Palm Desert Planning Commission ti PRELIMINARY MINUTES PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 6, 2013 VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION of a recommendation to the City Council to approve a comprehensive update to the Palm Desert Municipal Code Title 25, Zoning. Case No. ZOA 13-223 (City of Palm Desert, Applicant). Ms. Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Developmqi�i�t, commented that the items on the agenda represent greater that 18 montEiS�i�vorth of work. She stated -,�� that Mr. Bagato has led the way and has done a reaf�o . She also stated that staff did not receive communications in favor o�oppositio to a complete and comprehensive zoning ordinance update, which is a testimbn ;to the good work of Mr. Bagato. r Chair DeLuna said that she agrees with Ms. Aylaian sentiments. S e said Mr. Bagato's that the report was thorough and it was put into a form that the Planning Commission could understand. She complimented Mr. Bagato and staff for the work. '-°�.,,� Chair DeLuna stated that fo� he re ord,,�she works for affordable housing developer. The approval of the zo��ng ordirtati�e,�mendment includes updates to affordable housing;standards bas��.ar��tate Ia��She stated that the changes are applied Citywide, andtl the publi�;�r�arings are not part of any development. Approval of the'State law c�anges do s not pose a financial or legal conflict for her or her employer. � Mr. Tony- Bagato,` Principal Planne�,� orally presented his staff report and PowerPoinfipresentation. He reported that the update will establish a new Zoning C7rdinance that'is, user-friendly, better organized, consistency, and provides new sections that are required �bx State law and the City's General Plan. He showed onscreen the new`proposed tables and images for sections of the Zoning Ordinance. Staff recommends approval to the City Council. Mr. Bagato offered to answer any question�. , Commissionec Dash complimented Mr. Bagato for his work. He mentioned that he found an item� in the ordinance that he did not understand on page 16-6, item G. Medical Services, accessory. It reads "permitted only when ancillary to an in conjunction with the operation of a hotel." He asked what they are talking about. Mr. Bagato responded that it is in the existing code, and that he was not sure himself. After a little research, he found that it allows a medical office for large scale hotels. Commissioner Dash clarified that it is for first aid onsite. 5 G'�.Plann:ng��.Monica OReilly�P!anning Commissiom2013`�Minutes8-&�3 min.docx PRELIMINARY MINUTES � PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 6, 2013 Mr. Bagato replied yes. He said he is not aware of any of the hotels in Palm Desert that have a medical office. Chair DeLuna declared the public hearing open and asked for any public testimony IN FAVOR or OPPOSITION. With no testimony offered, Chair DeLuna declared the public hearing closed. Commissioner Campbell moved, by Minute Motion, to recommend to the City Council approval of Zoning Ordinance Amendment 13-223.. amending Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 25, Zoning, in its entirety. Motion was seconded by Dash and carried by a 4-0 vote with Commissioner Greenwood ABSEN�. Commissioner Campbell moved, by Minute M,otion, to waiva.further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2606. Motion was seconde� b�i Dash and carried by a 4-0 vote with Commissioner Greenwood ABSENT. � � R TM.., . y3'�� .. . . _.�r� '..;� � ' -�j � �� ' � �� ':... �Y. - . .� �.,�.. �..�:� \'` 1 � �\ .�' �.�- � ,� -,�� '�,4 ,r ; `'� .:1 �A �t A �. 6 G:,P�anning`.Monica OFe�lly'.Piannirg Commissior`�2013`Minutes�&673 min.dcex