Ordinance No. 365ORDINANCE NO 365
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING SECTION 25-41, AND DIVISION 2 OF CHAPTER 25,
SECTIONS 25-53 THROUGH 25-56, OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE,
AND SECTIONS 106 10, 107 10, 108 11 109 10 AND 110 10
OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPENDIX I
TO SUCH CODE, RELATING TO SUBDIVISION OPTIONAL DESIGN AND
IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS
SECTION 1: Section 25-41 of the Cypress City Code shall be amended to
read in full as follows
"Conditional exceptions to the regulations set out in this
division may be authorized under the provisions of Division 2 of
Article V of Chapter 25 of this Code, Sections 25-53 through
25-56'
SECTION 2: Division 2 of Article V of Chapter 25 of the Cypress City Code
shall be amended to read in full as follows
DIVISION 2 OPTIONAL DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS
"Sec 25-53 APPLICABILITY OF DIVISION
A subdivider may use the procedures set out in this division
when by written affirmation he signifies his intention*
(1) To enhance the livability and appearance of his
proposed subdivision by using new concepts in the
arrangement for lots for the circulation pattern to
serve such lots, or
(2) To accomodate special circumstances applicable to
such subdivision due to limited size unusual shape
industrial development, extreme topography, dominating
drainage problems or the impracticability of employing
a comprehensive plan or layout by reason of the prior
existing recorded subdivision of contiguous properties by'
(a) Providing appropriate means of access to
blocks, schools, shopping centers and other uses and
(b) Providing for the creation of permanent scenic
public open space within the neighborhood of which
such subdivision is a part, or of irrevocably dedi-
cated, and permanently maintained private common
areas for the use of the residents of such subdivision,
by dedication and/or improvement of public areas or
facilities, and/or such private common areas, and/or
(c) Providing for other dedication or improvement
of public areas of facilities
Sec 25-54 PREREQUISITES TO USE
The standards set out in this chapter may be varied pursuant
to this division only when.
(1) The gross density of the area is not increased more
than fifteen percent (15%), and
(2) The design of such subdivision is approved by the
Planning Commission, and
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(3) In the opinion of the Planning Commission, such a
variation will produce a more desirable and livable
subdivision than would be created by the minimum standards
of this chapter and will create a better community
environment through.
(a) The creation of permanent scenic public open
spaces, within the neighborhood of which such
subdivision is a part or of irrevocably dedicated,
and permanently maintained private common areas for
the use of the residents of such subdivision and/or
(b) Other dedication or improvement of public
areas or facilities
(4) The Planning Commission may consider such social
and community value factors as open space recreational
facilities historical sites, environmental amenities,
and aesthetic considerations in relation to the growth
and development of the community
Sec 25-55 1 ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS
In approving any subdivision optional design and improvement
standards under this division the City of Cypress may require
standards of development greater than those otherwise required
for subdivisions provided that the subdivider is advised of
such greater standards either.
(1) By the imposition of such standards as conditions to
the approval to such subdivision by the Planning Commission,
or
(2) By letter mailed to the subdivider at least five days
prior to approval of such subdivision by the City Council
Such greater development standards may include but are not
limited to street lighting parkway improvements, dwelling
unit size and location of dwelling units
Sec 25-56 APPROVAL OF DEVIATIONS
Before any deviation based on improved design shall be
authorized pursuant to this division it shall be approved by
a majority vote of the Planning Commission and the City Council
of the total membership of each, upon a finding that the
variation will result in a neighborhood which is a substantial
improvement over the neighborhood which could have been developed
by the following the standards otherwise required by this chapter
Sec 25-56 1 PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL
Subdivision optional design and improvement standards
shall be approved as follows:
(a) A tentative map of each subdivision for which
optional design and improvement standards are proposed
by the subdivider shall be submitted in accordance with
Article II of Chapter 25, Sections 25-7 through 25-18,
of this Code, except that in addition to the contents
specified in Section 25-15, such map shall contain the
following*
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(1) Location of buildings upon each lot, square
footage, height and size of buildings
(2) Lot Dimensions
(3) Elevations indicating type of construction
and materials to be used
(4) Proposed public Improvements
(b) The actions by the Planning Commission and
City Council upon such subdivision shall be as
provided in Sections 25-17 and 25-18 of this
Code
SECTION 3. Sections 106 10, 107 10, 108 11, 109 10 and 110 10 of the
Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cypress Appendix I of the Cypress City
Code, are amended, each to read in full as follows
"SUBDIVISION OPTIONAL DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS
When a development has been approved by the City Council
under the optional design and improvement standards provisions
of Division 2 Article V of Chapter 25 of this Code, then such
approved building sites, coverage, yards and other requirements
imposed as conditions to such approval shall be considered as
the requirements of this part of the Zoning Ordinance "
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cypress at a
regular meeting held on the 8th day of January, 1968
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CITY CLEf2K OF T CITY OF CYPRESS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
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MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
I DARRELL ESSEX City Clerk of the City of Cypress DO HEREBY
CERTIFY that the (foregoing Ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting
of the said City Council held on the 8th day of January, 1968, by the
following vote.
AYES 5 COUNCILMEN Bowen, Kanel, McCarney, Noe, and Harvey
NOES. 0 COUNCILMEN. None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN. None
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CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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