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Ordinance No. 176ORDINANCE NO 176 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 90 THE ZONING ORDINANCE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS. Section 1. The following Sections are added to, amended or deleted from Ordinance No 90 as amended: Amend PART 2 (Definitions and Standards) as follows' Section 102 BOARDING AND/OR ROOMING HOUSE Shall mean a building containing a single family unit, and with not more than five (5) guest rooms where lodging is provided with or without meals for compensation for three or more persons- not including rest homes or homes for the aged DAY NURSERY• Shall mean any group of buildings building or portion thereof used primarily for the day -time care of four or more children FRONTAGE: Shall mean the narrowest dimension of the lot which abuts on a dedicated street or highway right-of-way line Frontage is expressed in lineal feet and is measured along said right-of-way line Where a future street or highway right-of-way line has been established on the General or Master Plan or other official Plan frontage shall be measured along that line GARAGE, PRIVATE. Shall mean a detached accessory build- ing or a portion of a main building on the same lot as a dwelling used for the housing of vehicles of the occupants of the dwelling, having a roof and enclosed on not less than four sides Any such structure enclosed on three or less sides shall be considered a carpot LOT LINE, FRONT On an interior street, the front lot line is the property line abutting a street On a corner or revered corner lot, the front lot line is the shorter property line abutting a street On a through lot or lot with three (3) or more sides aubtting a street; the Planning Director shall determine which property line shall be the front lot line LOT, THROUGH Shall mean a lot having frontage on two (2) parallel or approximately parallel dedicated streets not including a corner or reversed corner lot The Planning Director shall determine which frontage or frontages shall be considered as the 'lot front" or lot frontages for the purpose of compliance with yard and setback provisions of this Ordinance LOT LINE, REAR Shall mean a lot line not aubtting a street which is opposite and more distant from the front lot line In the case of an irregular triangular or goreshaped lot, a line within the lot, parallel to and at a maximum distance from the front lot line, having a length of not less than ten (10) feet LOT LINE, SIDE: Shall mean any lot line not a front lot line or rear lot line PARKING SPACE, AUTOMOBILE Shall mean space exclu- sive or driveways ramps columns loading areas office or work areas within a building or open parking area for the parking of one (1) automobile A Parking space shall not be less than nine (9) feet in width, twenty (20) feet in length and shall be accessible and usable for the parking of a standard motor vehicle. REST HOME Shall mean premises used for the housing of and caring for three or more ambulatory aged or inform persons There shall be only incidental convalescent care not involving either trained nurse or physicial residing on the premises There shall be no surgery, physical therapy or other similar activities such as are customarily provided in sanitariums and hospitals Ordinance No 176 STRUCTURE• Shall mean anything constructed or built over the height of six (6) feet, any deifice or building of any kind, or any piece of work artifically built up or composed of parts jointed together in some definite manner, which required location on the ground or is attached to some- thing having a location on the ground, excepting outdoor areas such as uncovered patios, paved areas, walks, tennis courts, and similar recreation areas, but not including swimming pools which shall be considered a structure Amend PART 3 (Establishment of Zones) as follows' Section 103 NAMES OF ZONES In order to classify, regulate, restrict and segregate the uses of lands and buildings to regulate and restrict the height and bulk of buildings and to regulate the area of yards and other open spaces about buildings, and to regulate the density of population, the follow- ing land use zones are established in this Ordinance to be known as follows. USE ZONES' A-1 General Agricultural Zone A-2 Heavy Agricultural Zone R -S Residential Suburban Zone R-1 One -family Residential Zone R-2 Two-family Residential Zone R-3 Multiple -Family Residential Zone R-4 High Density Multiple -Family Residential Zone C-1 Neighborhood Stores Zone C-2 General Commercial Zone C-3 Central Commercial Zone HC Highway Commercial Zone M 1 Light Manufacturing Zone C -C Civic Center Combining Zone PM Planned Manufacturing Zone PD Planned Development Zone CEM Cemetery District R -C Recreational Zone Amend Section 103 1: Establishment of Zones by Map• The location and boundaries of the various zones are such as are shown and delineated on the Zoning Map of the City of Cypress which map is attached hereto and made a part of this Ordinance and shall be known as the "Zoning Map of the City of Cypress Amend Section 103 7. Delete this entire section referring to Sectional District Maps Amend PART 4 General Agricultural Zone or A-1 ZONE Section 104.3. Accessory Buildings and Uses. Accessory Buildings and uses shall be permitted only to the extent necessary and normal to the limited types of uses permitted in this Zone Accessory buildings and structures are permitted in the rear and side yards provided that no building or structure is permitted in the side yard within sixty (60) feet of the front lot line nor within five (5) feet of the side property line nor permitted at all in a side yard abutting a street All accessory buildings which are not a part of the main building shall be separated from the main building by at least three (3) feet Signs may be permitted as provided in the sign ordinance of the City of Cypress Amend Section 104 6 Front Yard Required. A The depth of the front yard shall not be less than twenty-five (25) feet, unless otherwise required in Part 19 of this Ordinance Ordinance No 176 Add Paragraph "C'• C Other Requirements as set forth in PART 25 of this Ordinance Amend Section 104 7 Side Yard Required. The depth of the side yard shall not be less than five (5) feet, unless otherwise required in PART 19 of this Ordinance Amend Section 104 8: Rear Yard Required: The depth of the rear yard shall not be less than twenty- five (25) feet unless other required in PART 19 of this Ordinance Amend Section 104 10 Delete entire section Amend PART 5. Heavy Agricultural Zone or A-2 ZONE Amend Section 105 2 Uses Permitted Delete Paragraph "N" in its entirety This paragraph has reference to allowable signs in this district Amend Section 105.3 Accessory Buildings and Uses: Add - Signs may be permitted as provided in the Sign Ordinance of this City of Cypress Amend Section 105 5 Side Yard Required Each side yard shall have at least twenty (20) feet in width, unless otherwise required in PART 19 of this Ordinance Amend Section 105.6 Rear Yard Required. The depth of the rear yard shall be at least fifty(50) feet, unless otherwise required in PART 19 of this Ordinance Amend Section 105 8 Signs' Delete all of such section Amend PART 6. Residential Suburban Zone or R -S ZONE Amend Section 106 3 Accessory Buildings and Uses' Accessory buildings and uses shall be permitted only to the extent necessary and normal to the limited types of use permitted in this Zone. Accessory buildings and structures are permitted in the rear and side yards, provided, that no building or structure is permitted in the side yard within sixty (60) feet of the front lot line, nor within five (5) feet of the side property line nor permitted at all in a side yard abutting a street All accessory buildings which are not a part of the main building, shall be separated from the main building by at least three (3) feet Signs may be allowed as set out in the Sign Ordinance of the City of Cypress Ordinance No 176 Amend Section 106 4 Lot Area and Dimensions: Lots of record on the effective date of this Ordinance whose area or dimensions are less than those required in this Zone may be occupied by uses permitted subject to all other restrictions and requirements A Lot Area The minimum lot area shall be: Seventy- two hundred (7200) square feet, except for corner lets which shall be Seventy-five (7500) Hundred square feet on the projection of the sides and front yard lines B Lot Dimensions The minimum lot dimensions shall be. Minimum width. Seventy (70) feet for interior lots and Seventy-five (75) feet for corner lots Minimum depth' Eighty-five (85) feet Amend Section 106 6: Yard Regulations: Unless otherwise required in PART 19 of this Ordinance, or unless Optional Design Standards have been used as set out in Section 106 10: A Front Yard Each lot in the R -S Zone shall have a front yard extending across the full width of the subject property, of a depth of not less than twenty (20) feet• provided that where a site plan is approved for the development of five (5) or more adjoining lots, fronting on the same street, the required front yard for some lots may be reduced to fifteen (15) feet, if the average front yard of such lots shall have a depth of not less than twenty (20) feet, provided however, that any garage facing directly on the street shall have a minimum setback of twenty (20) feet No credit shall be given in ascertaining such average of more than thirty (30) feet for any one lot Except for access drives and walks there shall be no structures located in a required front yard or in a required side yard abutting a street No boat or trailer shall be kept in said front or side yard for a period of time in excess of twenty-four (24) consecutive hours, nor shall it be permitted to dismantel, repair, or keep any disabled vehicles in this front or side yard of drive. B Side Yard There shall be a side yard on each side of the lot extending from the front yard to the rear yard of not less than five (5) feet in width A corner lot shall have a side yard abutting the street of not less than ten (10) feet C Rear Yard Each lot shall have a rear yard across the full width of the lot of a depth of not less than ten (10) feet provided that a minimum of fifteen hundred (1500) square feet open area is maintained to the rear or side of the main buildings or in any "L" or "U" design otherwise twenty-five (25) feet Accessory buildings are permitted in the rear yard Any rear yard space covered by a structure shall be replaced elsewhere on the lot exclusive of required rear yards Ordinance No 176 34 . D Other Yard Provisions are set forth in PART 25 Amend Section 106 10:Signs: Delete all reference to signs and substitute the following wording• Section 106.10 Optional Design and Improvement Standards• When a development has been approved by the Planning Commission under the Optional Design and Improvement Standards of the Subdivision Ordi nance, then such approved building sites, coverage and yards under the Plan shall be considered as the requirements of this Ordinance Amend PART 7 Single Family Zone or R-1 ZONE Amend Section 107 3 Accessory Buildings and Uses. Accessory buildings and uses shall be permitted only to the extent necessary and normal to the limited types of use permitted in this Zone Accessory buildings and structures are permitted in the side and rear yards, provided that no building or structure is permitted in the side yard within sixty (60) feet of the front lot line, nor within five (5) feet of the said property line nor permitted at all in the side yard abutting the street All accessory buildings which are not a part of the main building, shall be separated from the main building by at least three (3) feet Signs may be allowed as set out in the Sign Ordinance of the City of Cypress. Amend Section 107.4 Lot Area and Dimensions. Lots of record on the effective date of this Ordinance whose area or dimensions are less than those required in this Zone, may be occupied by uses permitted subject to all other restrictions and requirements A Lot Area The minimum lot area shall be. Six Thousand (6000) square feet, except for corner lots, which shall be six thousand five hundred (6500) square feet on the projection of the side and front yard lines B Lot Dimensions The minimum lot dimensions shall be Minimum width sixty (60) feet for interior lots; 30% maximum reduc- tion of frontage on cul-de-sac lots or lots fronting on knuckles, but not less than sixty (60) feet in width at required setback, sixty-five (65) feet for corner lots Minimum depth eighty-five (85) feet Amend Section 107 6 Yard Regulations: Unless otherwise required in PART 19 of this Ordinance or unless Optional Design Standards have been used as set out in Section 107 10 Ordinance No. 176 A Front Yard Each lot in the R-1 Zone shall have a front yard extending, except for access drives and walks, across the full width of the subject property, of a depth of not less than twenty (20) feet, provided however, that the Planning Commission may allow a staggering of setbacks, with a variation of three (3) feet between houses And in no case shall a setback of less than seventeen (17) feet be allowed, except on culs-de-sac, where the Planning Commission may approve a setback of fifteen (15) feet as a part of a total development plan. Except for access driveways and walks, there shall be no structures located in the required front yards or in the required side yard abutting the street No boat or trailer shall be kept in said yard for a period of time in excess of twenty-four (24) consecutive hours, nor shall it be permitted to dismantel, repair or keep any disabled vehicles in the front or side yard or driveway B Side Yard There shall be a side yard on each side of the lot extending from the front yard to the rear yard of not less than five (5) feet in width A corner lot shall have a side yard abutting the street of not less than ten (10) feet C Rear Yard Each lot shall have a rear yard extending across the full width of the lot of not less than ten (10) feet, providing that a minimum of fifteen hundred (1500) square feet of open area is maintained to the side or rear of the main building, or in any 'L' or 'U' design, otherwise twenty (20) feet Accessory buildings are permitted in the rear yard Any rear yard covered by structures shall be replaced else- where on the lot, exclusive of required yard areas D Other Yard Requirements are set forth in PART 25 Amend Section 107 10 Signs Delete all wording in reference to signs and substitute the following wording: Section 107 10: Optional Design and Improvement Standards• When a development has been approved by the Planning Commission under the Optional Design and Improvement Standards of the Subdivision Ordinance, then such approved building sites, coverage and yards under such Plan shall be considered as the requirements of this Ordinance Amend PART 8 Two -Family Residential Zone or R-2 ZONE. Amend Section 108 2 Permitted Buildings and Uses Only the following buildings, structures, and uses are permitted in an R-2 Zone No buildings or structures, shall be erected, structually altered, or enlarged, or land used, except for the following purposes A Any use permitted in the R-1, One -Family Residential Zone, subject to the regulations and restrictions of said Zone, except that the R-2 building setback provisions shall govern the building setback line B Two-family dwelling units either in separate build- ings or combined in one or two main buildings C More than two family dwelling units are not exceed- ing four family dwelling units either in separate buildings or combined in one or more main buildings, subject to obtaining a Conditional Use Permit Amend Section 108 3. Accessory Buildings and Uses• Ordinance No 176 Add the following sentence' Signs may be allowed as set out in the Sign Ordinance of the City of Cypress Amend Section 108 4: Lot Area and Dimensions: A Lot Area The minimum lot area shall be' Seven thousand (7000) square feet except for corner lots, which shall be Seventy-five Hundred (7500) square feet B Lot Dimensions The minimum lot dimensions shall be: Minimum Width' Seventy (70) feet for interior lots and Seventy-five (75) feet for corner lots Minimum Depth. Ninety (90) feet. Amend Section 108 5 Building or Structural Height Limitation Maximum building or structural height of main building shall be two and one-half (2-1/2) stories, or thirty-five (35) feet, whichever is the lesser, and one (1) story for accessory buildings, or twenty (20) feet whichever is the lesser Amend Section 108 7 Yard Regulations Change title to read: Section 108 7 Yard Regulations Unless otherwise required in PART 19 of this Ordinance or unless Optional Design Standards have been used as set out in Section 108 11 A Front Yard Each lot in the R-2 Zone shall have a front yard extending across the full width of the subject property of a depth of not less than twenty (20) feet, provided however, that the Planning Commission may allow a staggering of setbacks with the variation of three (3) feet between structures, but in no case shall a front yardosetback of less than seventeen (17) feet be allowed. And provided further that any garage fronting on a street shall have a minimum set- back of twenty (20) feet Except for access drives and walks, there shall be no structures located in the required front yard or in a required side yard abutting the street No boat or trailer shall be kept in said yard for a period of time in excess of twenty-four (24) consecutive hours, nor shall it be permitted to dismantle, repair or keep any disabled vehicles in this front or side yard or drive B Side Yard There shall be a side yard on each side of the lot extending from the front yard to the rear lot line of not less than five (5) feet in width A corner lot shall have a side yard abutting the street of not less than ten (10) feet. Ordinance No 176 Amend Section 108.11 ing wording• Section 108 11 C Rear Yard. Each lot shall have a rear yard extending across the full width of the lot for a depth of not less than ten (10) feet, provided that a minimum of seven hundred fifty (750) square feet per dwelling unit be maintained to the rear of the main building if in a single building, or to the rear of each dwelling unit if in separate buildings; otherwise twenty (20) feet Accessory buildings are permitted in the rear yard Any rear yard covered by structures shall be replaced elsewhere on the lot exclusive of required yard areas D Other Yard Requirements are as set forth in PART 25 Signs. Delete entire section and substitute and follow - Optional Design and Improvement Standards When a development has been approved by the Planning Commission under the Optional Design and Improvement Standards of the Subdivision Ordinance then such approved building sites coverage and yards under such Plan shall be considered as the requirements of this Ordinance Amend PART 9 Multiple Family Residential Zone or R-3 ZONE. Amend Section 109 2 Permitted Buildings and Uses Only the following buildings, structures, and uses are permitted in the R-3 Zone No buildings or structures shall be erected, structurally altered or enlarged, or land used, except for the following purposes. Amend Section 109 3: A Churches - subject to a Conditional Use Permit B Convalescent or Rest Homes - subject to a Condi- tional Use Permit C Multiple family dwelling or apartment house single structure D Group dwellings or apartments in more than one structure - subject to obtaining a Conditional Use Permit E Condominiums and similiar types of development subject to obtaining a Conditional Use Permit, and subject to conditions set out in Section 109.10 Accessory Buildings and Uses• Add the following sentence. ... Signs may be allowed as set out in the Sign Ordinance of the City of Cypress Amend Section 109 4. Lot Area and Dimensions: A Lot Area The minimum lot area shall be Seven thousand (7,000) square feet except for corner lots which shall be Seventy-five Hundred (7500) square feet B Lot Dimensions: The minimum lot dimensions shall be Minimum Width Seventy (70) feet for interior lots and Seventy-five (75) feet for corner lots Minimum Depth. One Hundred (100) feet Ordinance No 176 C Minimum lot area per dwelling unit The minimum lot are per dwelling unit shall be. Fifteen hundred (1500) squares feet Amend Section 109 5 Building or Structural Height Limitations. The maximum building or structural height of main buildings shall be two and one-half (2-1/2) stores, or thirty-five (35) feet, whichever is the lesser, and one (1) story or twenty (20) feet whichever is the lesser for accessory buildings. A Conditional Use Permit is required for any height in excess of the above Where an R-3 Zone Abuts upon an R -S, or R-1 Zone, the structural height of any building erected on such abutting or adjacent lot shall be limited to one (1) story or twenty (20) feet whichever is the lesser for a distance of fifty (50) feet from the R-3 Zone boundary abutting any of the afore- mentioned other zones Amend Section 109 6' Minimum Floor and Lot Area of Dwelling Unit' In multiple family dwelling residences and in apart- ment houses the minimum floor area per dwelling unit inclusive of bathrooms and kitchens, and lot area per dwelling unit shall be' A. Bachelor apartment - Four Hundred fifty (450) square feet Minimum yard area, Two Hundred fifty (250) square feet per family unit B. One -bedroom apartment - Six Hundred fifty '(650) square feet of floor area per unit Minimum yard area of Four hundred (400) square feet per dwelling unit C Two-bedroom apartment - Seven Hundred fifty (750) square feet, plus a minimum of One Hundred (100) square feet for each additional room of living area. Minimum yard area Five hundred (500) square feet per dwelling unit Amend Section 109 7: Yard Regulations: Change title to read as follows Section 109 7: Yard Regulations. Unless otherwise required in PART 19 of this Ordinance, or unless Optional Design Standards have been used as set out in Section 109 10 of this Ordinance A. Front Yard. Each lot in the R-3 Zone shall have a front yard extending across the full width of the subject property of a depth of not less than fifteen (15) feet. Except for access drives and walks, there shall be no structure located in a required front yard or required side yard abutting the street No boat or trailer may be kept in said yard for a period of time in excess of twenty-four (24) consecutive hours, nor shall it be permitted to dismantel, repair, or to keep any disabled vehicle in such front or side yard or drive Ordinance No 176 B. Side Yard. There shall be a side yard on each side of the lot extending from the front yard setback to the required rear yard of not less than five (5) feet in width A corner lot shall have a side yard abutting the street of not less than ten (10) feet The side yard requirement shall be increased by one (1) foot for each foot of building height in excess of fifteen (15) feet when the boundary line of such R-3 property abuts on any R -S or R-1 Zone C Rear Yard Each lot shall have a rear yard extending across the full width of the lot of not less than ten (10) feet, provided that the minimum yard areas are maintained as set out in Section 109.6 Accessory buildings are permitted in the rear yard Any rear yard covered by structures shall be replaced on the lot exclusive of required yard areas. D Other Yard Requirements are as set out in PART 25 Amend Section 109.10. Signs. Delete all reference to signs, and substitute the following wording' Section 109 10 Optional Design and Improvement Standards When a development has been approved by the Planning Commission under the Optional Design and Improvement Standards of the Subdivision Ordinance, then such approved building sites, coverage and yards under such Plan shall be considered as the requirements of this requirements of this Ordinance Amend PART 10 High -Density Multiple Family Residential Zone Delete all of the Agricultural Residential Zone Substitute Multi -Family -High Density (R-4 Zone) Amend Section 110 1' Description and Purpose (R-4 Zone) This zone is intended to stablize and maintain the residential qualities of the district, for high density apartments with adequate space for cooperatively used facilities and open area Amend Section 110 2 Uses Permitted Only the following buildings, structures and uses are permitted in the R-4 Zone No buildings or structures shall be erected, structurally altered or enlarged, or land used, except for the following purposes' A. Multiple -Family dwelling or apartment house, single structure B Group dwellings or apartments in more than one structure subject to obtaining a Conditional Use Permit C Churches subject to obtaining a Conditional Use Permit D. Convalescent or Rest Homes, subject to obtaining a Conditional Use Permit E Private, non-profit, recreational facilities, subject Ordinance 176 to obtaining a Conditional Use Permit F Mobilehome Courts, minimum area five (5) acres, subject to obtaining a Conditional Use Permit G Condominiums and similiar types of development subject to obtaining a Conditional Use Permit, and subject to conditions set out in Section 109 10 Amend Section 110.3. Accessory Buildings and Uses. Accessory buildings and uses shall be permitted only to the extent necessary and normal to the type of uses permitted in this zone Accessory buildings and structures are permitted in the rear and side yards, providing that no building or structure is permitted in the side yard within sixty (60) feet of the front lot line, nor within five (5) feet of the side property line, nor permitted at all in a yard abutting the street All accessory buildings which are not a part of the main building shall be separated from the main building by at least five (5) feet. Signs may be allowed as set out in the Sign Ordinance of the City of Cypress Amend Section 110 4 Lot Area and Dimensions Lots of record on the effective day of this Ordinance whose area or dimensions are less than those required in this Zone, may be occupied by uses permitted subject to all other restrictions and require- ment which the size of the lot makes it possible to comply with. A Lot Area The minimum lot area shall be Seven thousand (7000) square feet except for corner lots which shall be seventy-five (7500) square feet B Lot Dimensions The minimum lot dimension shall be. Minimum width of seventy (70) feet for interior lots, and seventy-five (75) feet for corner lots Minimum depth - One Hundred (100) feet. C Minimum lot area per dwelling unit' The minimum lot area per dwelling unit shall be Twelve hundred (1200) square feet. The maximum number of mobile home units per acre shall be Twelve (12) Section 110 5 Building or Structural Height Limitation The maximum building or structural height of the main building shall be two and one-half (2-1/2) stories, or thirty-five (35) feet, whichever is the lesser, and one (1) story or twenty (20) feet whichever is the lesser for accessory buildings. A Conditional Use Permit is required for any height in excess of the above When an R-4 Zone abuts upon an R -S or R-1 Zone, structural height of any build- ing erected on it or on such abutting or adjacent lot, it shall be limited to one (1) story or twenty (20) feet whichever is the lesser for a distance of fifty (50) feet from the R-4 Zone abutting any of the aforementioned other zones Section 110.6. Minimum Floor Area and Lot Area of Dwelling Unit in Multiple -Family Residence and in Apartment Houses The minimum floor area per dwelling unit inclusive of bathrooms and kitchens and the minimum lot area per unit shall be Ordinance No 176 A. Bachelor apartment - Four hundred (400) square feet of living area Minimum yard area, Two hundred (200) square feet per living unit B. One -bedroom apartment - Five Hundred (500) square feet of living area Minimum yard area Three hundred (300) square feet per living unit C Two-bedroom apartment - Six hundred fifty (650) square feet, plus the minimum of One hundred (100) square feet for each additional room of living area Minimum yard, Four hundred (400) square feet per living unit Amend Section 110.7. Yard Regulations. Unless otherwise required in PART 19 of this Ordinance, or unless Optional Design Standards have been used as set out in Section 110 10 of this Ordinance' A Front Yard Each lot in the R-4 Zone shall have a front yard extending across the full width of the subject property of a depth of not less than fifteen (15) fett, providing however that any garage access facing directly onto a public street shall have a required setback of not less than twenty (20) feet Except for access drives and walks there shall be no structures located in a required front yard or in any required side yard abutting the street No boats or trailer may be kept in said yard for a period of time in excess of twenty-four (24) consecutive hours, nor shall it be permitted to dismantel, repair, or to keep any disabled vehicle in such front, side or drive B Side Yard There shall be a side yard on each side of the lot extending from the front yard setback to the required rear yard of not less than five (5) feet in width A corner lot shall have a side yard abutting the street of not less than ten (10) feet The side yard requirement shall be increased by one (1) foot for each foot of building height above the first story, or fifteen (15) feet when such R-4 Zone abuts upon an R -S or R-1 Zone boundary C Rear Yard Each lot shall have a rear yard extending across the full width of the lot of not less than ten (10) feet, provided that all of the area requirements of Section 110 6 are complied with Accessory buildings are permitted in the rear yard Any rear yard covered by structures shall be placed on the lot exclusive of required yard areas D Other Yard Requirements are as set out in PART 25 Amend Section 110 8' Lot Coverage The maximum coverage of the lot by all structures shall not exceed seventy per cent (70%) of the lot area, provided that all yard re- quirements set forth in Section 110 7 are complied with, and provided that any patio structure which is used solely for general open use shall not be counted Ordinanc No 176 as a structure in ascertaining coverage nor shall swimming pools be counted and further provided that patios and swimming pools shall be located a minimum of five (5) feet from the side or rear property line, and twenty (20) feet from the front property line Coverage of the rear yard by patio or any structure shall not exceed thirty per cent (30%) of the required rear yard Amend Section 110.9. Access. When a lot abuts upon an existing or proposed alley, all garages or accessory buildings having access from the alley shall be located not less than twenty-five (25) feet from the opposite side of such abutting alley The ingress and egress of any such garage, or accessory building, housing or intended to house any motor vehicle, shall be from such abutting alley only, and not from the street Amend Section 110 10 Optional Design and Improvement Standards. When a development has been approved by the Planning Commission, under the optional Design and Improvement Standards of the Subdivision Ordinance, then such approved building sites, coverage and yards under such Plan shall be considered as the requirements of this Ordinance. Amend Section 110 11. Off -Street Parking. A The provisions of Part 21 shall apply in determining the amount of parking space that must be provided for each use. The park- ing space shall be improved as set forth in said Part Amend Section 110 12 Minimum Space Between Buildings The minimum space between the exterior walls of main buildings shall be as follows• Amend PART 11 Ordinance No 176 A Buildings end-to-end, ten (10) feet B No entries permitted from the space between building ends C Buildings rear -to -end, or front -to -end, Twenty-five (25) feet between buildings D. Buildings front -to -rear or rear -to -front thirty- five (35) feet between buildings E Buildings front -to -front, when arranged around an open court, minimum distance between buildings, Thirty (30) feet, except where there is a driveway within the court in which event the minimum distance shall be thirty-five (35) feet F Buildings rear -to -rear, Twenty-five (25) feet between buildings Neighborhood Stores Zones or C-1 ZONE Section 111 1• Description and Purpose' The Neighborhood Store Zone is defined as a limited business area not to exceed the area set out in the General Plan planned as an integrated part of a residential district, to provide the daily local commodity or service needs of the residents of the neighboorhood area These areas are intended to fit into the residential area without causing undue additional traffic congestion or other hazards which would be detrimental to the character of the area Section 111 2• Permitted Buildings and Uses: Only the following buildings, structures and uses, either singly or in combination are permitted in a Neighborhood Store Zone Any building in excess of Five thousand (5000) square feet shall require a Conditional Use Permit All uses except newstands, gasoline service stations and off-street parking shall be entirely enclosed within a building and no place shall provide public entertainment or permit public dancing No building or structure shall be erected, structurally altered or enlarged except for the following purposes' A. Bakery Stores - Retail (no baking on premises) B Banks, barber shops, beauty shops, business offices C Cleaning agencies - pick up facilities only and incidental pressing, confectionary stores with fountains - non-alcoholic beverages only - no drive-ins or walk-ups D Coin-operated washers and dryers, coin-operated dry-cleaning machine E Dairy products stores, retail only; dance studios. F. Eating places, not to exceed seating capacity for thirty (30) persons - no drive-ins or walk-ups, or sale of alcoholic beverages permitted G Florist shops, fruit and vegetable stores, grocery stores H Ice cream stores and confectionary stores, retail ice stations I Lodges and meeting halls, subject to Conditional Use Permit J Meat markets and delicatessen stores K Medical and Dental Offices, pharmacy or drug stores, newsstands Professional offices, photography studios L. Shoe repair shops tailor or dressmaking shops M Variety stores N Vocational schools, subject to a Conditional Use Permit O Service stations, subject to a conditional Use Permit Amend Section 111 5• Lot Area and Dimensions Lots of record on the effective date of this Ordinance whose area or dimensions are less than those required in this Zone, may be occupied by uses permitted subject to all other property development standards of this Zone A. Lot area. Minimum lot area shall be Five thousand (5000) square feet B Lot Dimensions The minimum lot dimension shall be Minimum Width Fifty (50) feet Minimum Depth, One Hundred sixty (160) feet Amend Section 111 7: Yard Regulations: Unless otherwise required in PART 19 of this Ordinance, or unless Optional Design Standards have been used as set out in Section 111 11 Ordinance No. 176 A Front Yard Each lot in the C-1 Zone shall have a front yard extending across the full width of subject property, of a depth of not less than that required in the abutting zone but need not exceed Twenty (20) feet, and in the case of a corner lot, also a side yard along the abutting side street meeting the same requirements, which need not exceed Ten (10) feet A minimum of Ten (10) feet closest to the street line shall be land- scaped and permanently maintained as a condition to the use of the property There shall be no parking in the ten feet closest to the street line, excepting access drives or walks, or required yard abutting a street B Side Yard: No side yard is required between commercial structures. When abutting a residential zone, there shall be a side yard of not less than ten (10) feet in width on that side of the property abutting the residential pone. C Rear Yard No rear yard is required when property in a C-1 Zone abuts property in a commercial or industrial zone When abutting a residential zone there shall be a rear yard of not less thatn Twenty-five (25) feet extending across the full width of the subject property, unless the rear of the subject property abuts a fully developed alley Such rear yard may be used for off-street parking or landscaping D Landscaping. Minimum required - Five (5%.) percent of the yard area shall be set aside and maintained in landscaping Amend Section 111 10 Signs Delete all the present wording regarding signs and substitute the following: Signs may be allowed as set out in the Sign Ordinance of the City of Cypress Add Section 111 11 Optional Design and Improvement Standards' When a development has been approved by the Planning Commission under the Optional Design and Improvement Standards of the Subdivision Ordinance, then such approved building sites, coverage and yards under such Plan shall be considered as the requirements of this Ordinance. Amend PART 12 (General Commercial or C-2 ZONE) Amend Section 112 4• Accessory Uses' Accessory uses shall be permitted only to the extent necessary and normal to the limited types of use permitted in this Zone Off-street parking and private garages are permitted in the rear or side yards. Signs may be allowed as set out in the Sign Ordinance of the City of Cypress. ORdinance No. 176 Amend Section 112 5: Lot Area and Dimensions• Lots of record on the effective date of this Ordinance, whose area or dimensions are less than those required in this Zone may be occupied by uses permitted, subject to all other property development stand- ards of this Zone A Lot Area. The minimum lot area shall be five thousand (5000) square feet. B Lot Dimensions' The minimum lot dimensions shall be. Minimum lot width - fifty (50) feet Minimum depth - not less than one hundred (100) feet Amend Section 112 6' Building or Structural Height Limitation' Fifty (50) feet, providing that a greater height may be allowed on obtaining a Conditional Use Permit and provided that when the zone abuts a residential zone then the maximum building or structure height shall not be greater than twenty (20) feet for a distance of fifty (50) feet from the zone boundary abutting the residential zone Amend Section 112 7' Yard Regulations' Unless otherwise required in PART 19 of this Ordinance, or unless Optional Design Standards have been used as set out in Section 112.10. A Front Yard' Each lot in the C-2 Zone shall have a front yard extending except for access drives and walks, across the full width of the subject property of a depth of not less than ten (10) feet There shall be no parking or other use, excepting for signs, access drives or walks, made ofthe required front yard, or a required yard abutting a side street. B Side Yard' No side yard is required between commercial structures When abutting a residential zone there should be a side yard of not less than ten (10) feet in width on that side of the property abutting the residential zone C Rear Yard No rear yard is required when property in a C-2 Zone abuts property in a commercial or industrial zone When abutting a residential zone there shall be a rear yard of not less than twenty-five feet extending across the full width of the subject property, except when abutting an alley which abuts a residential zone, the twenty-five feet required shall be measured from the opposite side of the alley. Such rear yards may be used only for off-street parking and landscaping D Landscaping Two (2) percent of any required yard area shall be set aside and maintained for landscaping Ordinance No. 176 Amend Section 112 9: Fences and Walls• C-2 Zone.. The following fences and wall shall be required in the A No change B No change C The property in the C-2 Zone is used for Off - Street parking or for other Open Uses, except for access drives or walks there shall be a solid masonry wall three (3) feet in height constructed along the street frontages, said wall to be set back from the front or side property lines not less than ten (10) feet Any portion of the remainder of the lot bounded by such required wall or walls may be used for Off -Street park- ing or landscaping Amend Section 112 10 Signs Delete all reference to signs and substitute the following wording. Section 112 10: Optional )esign and Improvement Standards When a development has been approved by the Planning Commission under the Optional Design and Improvement Standards of the Subdivision Ordinance then such approved building sites, coverage and yards under such plan, shall be considered as the requirements of this Ordinance Amend PART 13 Central Commercial - C-3 ZONE Amend Section 113 4 Accessory Uses Accessory uses shall be permitted only to the extent necessary and normal to the limited types of use permitted in this Zone Off -Street parking and private garages are permitted in the rear and side yards Signs may be allowed as set out in the Sign Ordinance of the City of Cypress Amend Section 113 5 Lot Area and Dimensions. A Lot Area. The minimum lot area shall be Five thousand (5000) square feet. B Lot Dimensions. The minimum lot dimensions shall be Minimum Width. Fifty (50) feet• Minimum Depth One Hundred sixty (160) feet Amend Section 113 7. Yard Regulations. Unless otherwise required in PART 19 of this Ordinance, or unless Optional Design Standards have been used as set out in Section 113 10• A Front Yard: None required Ordinance No 176 B Side Yard None required, except when abutting a residential zone, or an alley which abuts a residential zone, there shall be a side yard on the side of the lot abutting the residential zone of not less than ten (10) feet in width Such yard shall be used only for Off -Street parking or access thereto C Rear Yard None required, except when abutting a residential zone when a minimum of ten (10) feet is required Amend Section 113 10 Signs Delete all reference to signs and substitute the following wording. Section 113 10' Optional Design and Improvement Standards' When a development has been approved by the Planning Commission under the Optional Design and Improvement Standards of the Subdivision Ordinance, then such approved building sites, coverage and yards under such plan, shall be considered as the requirements of this Ordinance. Amend PART 14 Highway Commercial Zone or C-4 ZONE Retitle from C-4 to HC Zone. Amend Section 114 2 Permitted Buildings and Uses Only the following buildings, structures and uses either singly or in combination, are permitted in the HC, Highway Commercial Zone No buildings or structures shall be erected, structurally altered or enlarged except for the following purposes: A Food Stores B Automobile service station, Ambulance service stations C Appliance sales automobile sales service and parts D Animal hospitals, subject to a Conditional Use Permit E Public and private recreation facilities F. Building materials, retail hardware stores, commer- cial greenhouses G Drive-in theaters, subject to the issuance of a Condi- tional Use Permit H Garages public and private I Business and dance schools, educational institutions J Garden, patio furniture and equipment stores K Hospitals, subject to the issuance of a Use Permit L Hotels, motels, cocktail lounges, bars, lodges and clubs M Medical centers, professional offices N. Newspaper publishing and printing plants O Open air sales where primary sales and display take place outside a building, subject to obtaining a Use Permit P Plant nurseries, flower shops, pottery sales Q Radio and television broadcasting studios R. Research and development laboratories (no manufacturing) S Restaurants, service establishma-its, including barber shops, beauty parlors T Skating rinks, subject to the issurance of a Conditional Use Permit U Theaters and auditoriums ✓ Garden tools and equipment rental stores W Mobilehome courts, minimum area three (3) acres' maximum density fifteen (15) mobilehomes per acre Ordinance No 176 Amend Section 114 4' Accessory Uses' Accessory uses shall be permitted only to the extent necessary and normal to the limited types of use permitted in this Zone Off -Street parking and private garages are permitted in the rear and side yards Signs may be allowed as set out in the Sign Ordinance of the City of Cypress. Amend Section 114 7 Yard Regulations Unless otherwise required in PART 19 of this Ordinance or unless Optional Design Standards have been used as set out in Section 114 10, Front, Side and Rear Yard Regulations, as presently set forth in this Ordinance Amend Section 114 10: Signs: Delete all reference to signs and substitute the following wording' Section 114.10. Optional Design and Improvement Standards. When a development has been approved by the Planning Commission under the Optional Design and Improvement Standards of the Subdivision Ordinance then such approved building sites coverage and yards under such plan, shall be considered as the requirement of this Ordinance Amend PART 15 Industrial Zone or M-1 ZONE. Amend Section 115 1 Description and Purpose' The M-1 Industrial Zones are intended to provide for the development of the integrated Manufacturing areas and the use of land by industrial enterprises which are compatible with each other and the adjoining zones and can meet the provisions of the Performance Standards set out herein Amend Section 115.3: Other Uses Requiring a Conditional Use Permit. Because of the considerations of smoke, fumes, dust, odor vibration or hazard, the establishment or operation of the following uses in the M-1Zone shall not be permitted unless a Conditional Use Permit authorizing such use has been granted' A Other industrial uses not listed above B Acid manufacture C Asphalt refining or asphalt mixing plants D Blast furnaces or coke ovens E Drop forge industries F. Explosives manufacture or storage G Fat rendering H Fertilizer manufacture or storage I Iron, steel, brass or copper foundry J Oil extraction plants, but not including oil drilling or pumping K Petroleum refining storage and wholesale stores L Any M-1 use when the property upon which it is Located is within 330 feet of the exterior boundaries of any residential zone or educational institution. Ordinance No 176 Amend Section 115 5: Accessory Uses. Accessory uses shall be permitted only to the extent necessary and normal to the limited types of use permitted in this Zone Signs may be permitted as set out in the Sign Ordinance of the City of Cypress Amend Section 115 8 Yard Regulations• Unless otherwise required in PART 19 of this Ordinance, or unless Optional Design Standards have been used as set out in Section 115 11, requirements for front, side and rear yards shall remain as set out in this Ordinance. A Front Yard There shall be a required front yard of fifty (50) feet minimum of which the rear thirty (30) feet may be used for Off -Street parking All portions not used for Off -Street parking shall be landscaped and permanently maintained as a condition to the permitted use B. Side Yard. When property abuts upon a lot in a residential zone, required side yard shall be twenty-five (25) feet, ten (10) feet closest to residential zone shall be landscaped Otherwise no side yard required C Rear Yard When property abuts upon a lot in an R Zone, the required rear yard shall be twenty-five (25) feet ten (10) feet closest to residential zone shall be landscaped and permanently maintained as a condition of the permitted use. Otherwise no rear yard required Amend Section 115 11' Signs: Delete all reference to signs and substitute the following wording. Section 115 11 Optional Design and Improvement Standards When a development has been approved by the Planning Commission under the Optional Design and Improvement Standards of the Sub- division Ordinance, then such approved building sites, coverage and yards under such plan shall be considered as the requirements of this Ordinance Amend PART 16 Industrial Zone, or M 2 ZONE Delete all the wording in the M-2 Industrial Zone presently used and substitute the following' PART 16 Planned Manufacturing District, or PM DISTRICT Section 116 1: Description and Purpose' To provid e a district which will insure an environment conducive to the development and protection of modern industry research institutions and administrative facilities, all well designed and properly landscaped Section 116 2: Permitted Buildings and Uses' Only the following buildings, structures and uses either singly or in combination and those uses qualifying for and obtaining a Ordinance No 176 3SIT Conditional Use Permit, are permitted in a PM, Planned Manufacturing Zone, provided they comply with the Performance Standards set out herein No building or structure shall be erected structurally altered or enlarged, or land used except for such purposes, namely• A Administrative and professional offices accessory to uses permitted in this district B Residence for watchmen or custodians employed on site C Cafeterias or auditoriums accessory to the permitted use D Chemical laboratories, research laboratories and institutes E Electrical electro -mechanical and electronic products and instruments manufacturing F Cartography, bookbinding, printing and lithography G Fabrication of plastic and finished paper products H Research and development I Laboratories J Storage warehouses, excluding inflammable materials K Precision machine shops, editorial and designing, prototype production and fabrication of components L Furniture upholstering, furniture manufacturing, finished paper products M Assembling and construction of paper products with finished paper stock• garment manufacturing, laundry and drycleaning plants N Manufacture of novelties toys and small appliances O Public Utility uses P Wholesale stores and storage Maintenance and operation of all uses shall be subject to the provision of the Performance Standards set out herein Section 116 3 Other Uses Requiring a Conditional Use Permit A Other manufacturing uses not listed above providing they can meet the provisions listed in the Performance Standards set out herein B Building Materials yards C Cabinet shops, contractors' yards D Packing plants truck terminals warehouses E Buik storage of petroleum or gas All manufacturing and fabrication operations shall be con- ducted within a building All equipment and material storage areas shall be screened by solid fences, walls or screen planting not less than six (6) feet in height Ordinance No. 176 Section 116 4. Other Permitted Buildings and Uses Any such other building and uses as the Commission, after a public hearing, as an administrative act may determine and find as a fact to be similar to those listed above, provided such other uses shall not have any different or more detrimental effect upon the adjoining neighborhood areas or zones than such specifically permitted uses, and shall not unduly increase the traffic and noises in the neighborhood area, or otherwise be more obnoxious than those uses specifically permitted Section 116 5 Accessory Uses' Accessory uses shall be permitted only to the extent necessary and normal to the limited type of use permitted in this Zone Signs may be permitted as set out in the Sign Ordinance of the City of Cypress Section 116 6: Lot Area and Dimensions: Minimum building site - One (1) Acre Lot width - One Hundred (100) feet Section 116 7' Building or Structural Height Limit and Maximum Allowable Gross Floor Area The maximum building or structural height shall not exceed Seventy-five (75) feet The maximum allowable gross floor area shall not exceed Three and one-half (3.) times the building site area Maximum allowable coverage - Thirty-five (35) per cent Section 116 8' Yard Regulations: Unless otherwise required in PART 19 of this Ordinance, or unless Optional Design Standards have been used as set out in Section 116 11 A Front Yard: There sha.1 be a required front yard setback line of Fifty (50) feet minimum, of which Thirty (30) feet may be used for off-street parking All portions not so used for off-street parking must be landscaped and permanently maintained B Side Yard. Fifteen (15) feet If structure exceeds Forty (40) feet in height, a light angle from the property line of at least Eighty (80) degrees average shall be maintained C Rear Yard A rear yard of Ten (10) feet shall be required, except when such property abuts a lot in an "R" Zone, in which case the required rear yard shall not be less than Twenty-five (25) feet, the Ten (10) feet of which is closest to residential zone to be landscaped Section 116 9' Off -Street Parking' A The provisions of PART 21 shall apply in determining the amount of parking space that must be provided for each use B Off street parking space shall be improved as required in said Part C The parking requirements of this Section may be satisfied on the lot with the building served or a tract of land contiguous thereto Ordinance No 176 3b1 Section 116 10 Fences and Walls None required except when abutting a residential zone or alley which abuts a residential zone, in which case, except for access drives or walks, there shall be a solid masonry wall six (6) feet in height erected along and immediately adjacent to the abutting property line that is the zone boundary Such wall shall be erected by the developer of the industrial property Where such a zone boundary is a said property line the wall shall be reduced in height to Three (3) feet within the front yard setback area for the abutting residential zone. Section 116 11' Signs' Delete all wording in reference to signs and substitute the following wording Section 116 11' Optional Design and Improvement Standards: When a development has been approved by the Planning Commission under the Optional Design and Improvement Standards of the Subdivision Ordinance then such approved building sites coverage and yards under such Plan, shall be considered as the r equirements of this Ordinance Section 116 12: Loading Requirements: The provisions of PART 21 for loading requirements shall apply to all uses in the PM Zone Section 116 13' Other Required Conditions' Site Plan and approval of elevations are required for all uses Minimum landscaping shall be: Front yard area Twenty (20) feet from street line Side yards and rear yards - Ten (10) feet Amend PART 17 as follows The new title of PART 17 shall be' Planned Development District, or PD ZONE Section 117 0: Description and Purpose: To provide for an integrated community develop- ment, a complete neighborhood which will provide the necessary amenities and conveniences to protect and encourage a suitable environment for families, whether single family or multiple, and to provide commercial service centers office and research area that can be appropriately made a part of a community development Section 117 1 Buildings and Uses Permitted Subject to obtaining a Use Permit in each case Land, buildings and structures may be used in the PD District for the following purposes: A Any use permitted in any R, C-1 or C-2 District B. Administrative and professional offices C. Public and private recreation facilities D Research and development establishments Any application for a use in this district shall be accompanied by complete development plans, including planting areas, plans, and architectural sketches showing site use or planned development, the character and use of adjoining land, the design and character, general size, location and use of all buildings and structures to be placed on the site, the location and dimensions of streets, parking areas, open Ordinance No 176 areas, and other uses. Section 117 2. Building Height Limit and Maximum Allowable Gross Floor Area. The maximum height - Seventy (70) feet; maximum allowable gross floor area not to exceed three times building site area if over Forty (40) feet in height Section 117 3. Minimum Building Site and Lot Width Required• Unless Optional Design Standards have been used as set out in Section 117 6 Planned unit to be a minimum of Twenty (20) acres for total development. Minimum individual building site - not less than Ten thousand (10,000) square feet Minimum width - not less than One Hundred (100) feet for any use other than single family develop- ment Section 117 4: Maximum Allowable Coverage by All Structures Forty (40) percent of land area per family unit The land area per family not less than Three thousand (3000) square feet for multiple family development, or Six thousand (6000) square feet per family unit for single family development, which may be a combination of exclusive plus common area if provisions of Section 117 6 are used Section 117 6 Optional Design and Improvement Standards: When a development has been approved by the Planning Commission, under Optional Design and Improvement Standards of the Sub- division Ordinance, then such approved building sites, coverage and yards under such Plan, shall be considered as the requirements of this Ordinance. Section 117 7: Parking: Minimum off-street parking as set forth in PART 21 hereof shall be provided Add PART 17-A as follows: PART 17-A Section 117 A 1 Combining Civic Center District, or C -C ZONE. Description and Purpose• To provide a district which will insure a proper environment conducive to the development and maintenance of a Civic Center Section 117-A.2 Permitted Buildings and Uses. Only the following buildings, structures and uses shall be permitted in a C -C Zone. No buildings or structures shall be erected, structurally altered or enlarged, or land used except under the following conditions: A All the uses in the districts with which the C -C District is combined, provided however, all use be subject to approval of the exterior appearance of the buildings and surrounding landscaping in order to preserve and promote the amenities of the area surrounding any public area, including parks and public buildings All uses in districts which are combined with the C -C District shall be subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit Section 117-A.3: All other requirements are as set forth in the district with which the C -C is combined. Amend PART 18 PART 18 shall be retitled, "Recreational Resort Zone". Sections 117 0 to 117 7 shall become Sections 118.0 to 118 7 Retitle present PART 18 to "PART 18-A• "Cemetery District Regulations" Renumber sections as now indicated 118 0 to 118 8 as follows. Ordinance No. 176 Section 118.0 shall become 118.8 Section 118.2 shall become 118 9 Section 118 3 shall becuee 118 10 Section 118 4 shall become 118 11 Section 118 5 shall become 118.12 Section 118.6 shall become 118 13 Section 118.7 shall become 118 14 Section 118 8 shall become 118 15 Amend PART 20. Conditional Use Permits Section 120.1 Description and Purpose. The principal objective of this Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cypress, is to provide for the proper location of various types of land use, and to that end to classify, insofar as it is practicable to do so, types of land use in order to provide one or more zones in which such uses shall be permitted It is recognized, however, that certain types of land use require special consideration prior to their being permitted in a particular zone, the reasons for requiring such special consideration involving, among other things, the size of the area required for the full development of such uses, the nature of the traffic problems incidental to their operation, the effect which such uses may have on adjoining land uses and on the growth or development of the community as a whole. This Ordinance, therefore, provides that certain uses may be permitted in any zone unless expressly prohibited, subject to the securing of a Conditional Use Permit The Planning Commission, therefore, upon application being made to it, in accordance with the provisions hereinafter set forth, as an administrative act, may grant a Conditional Use Permit for any use listed, whenever it is found necessary or desirable for the development of the community, and in harmony with the various elements or objectives of this Ordinance, and not detrimental to the existing uses or uses specifically permitted in the zone in which the proposed use is to be located In granting any Conditional Use Permit, the Planning Commission may impose such conditions, which shall be set forth in the permit, as it maydetermine to be necessary in order to safeguard and protect the public health, safety and general welfare, and to insure the develop- ment of the use thus permitted being completed in accordance with such plans as the Planning Commission, or in the event of an Appeal the City Council, may approve Nothing construed herein shall be deemed to require the Planning Commission, or in the event of an Appeal to the City Council, to grant a Conditional Use Permit Section 120 2 Uses Permitted in any Zone Subject to Conditional Use Permit: The following uses, unless expressly prohibited, may be permitted in any zone, subject to a Conditional Use Permit: A Airports and landing fields B. Borrow pits C Churches D Educational institutions, when academic subjects are taught E. Equestrian establishments F. Establishments or enterprises involving large assemblages of people or automobiles as follows. 1. Amusement parks 2. Circuses, carnivals or fairgrounds 3 Public buildings or/and facilities 4 Horse Race Tracts and Rodeos 5. Recreational facilities, privately operated 6 Storage of explosives (In M-1 District only) 7 Golf courses, full length 8 Development of natural resources (including drilling for or producing oil, gas or other hydrocarbon substances, but not including refineries or cracking plants 9 Public utilities, or utilities operated by mutual agencies consisting of water wells, Ordinance No 176 electrical substations, as or conversion plants with the necessary buildings, apparatus or appurtenances incident thereto, but not including distribution mains or electric or telephone wires or cables or City -owned public utilities 10 Radio or television transmitters K Establishments in which public dancing or entertainment for the public is conducted L. Public gatherings to be held in tents or temporary structures for a temporary period of time, not to exceed ninety (90) days Section 120 3. Essential or Desirable: The uses listed in the foregoing Section may be permitted only when the use is deemed by the Planning Commission, after action upon a specific application, that the use will not be detrimental to the neighborhood or to the public in general Nothing construed herein shall be deemed to require the Planning Commission, or the City Council upon Appeal, to grant the request. Section 120 4. Other Uses for whicha Conditional Use Permit may be issued Whenever in any zone uses are listed as permissible, subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit, a Conditional Use Permit can be issued, provided the conditions precedent as set forth in the following Section are satisfied and complied with. Further, whenever a lot or tract of land cannot be reasonably used for any purpose permitted in the zone in which such property is situated, the Planning Commission may recommend to the City Council, after first finding this to be a fact, that they grant a Conditional Use Permit for any other such use, even though such use is not mentioned above, provided the conditions precedent as set forth in the following Section are satisfied and complied with Section 120 5. Necessary Conditions Precedent to the Granting of a Conditional Use Permit' The applicant shall set forth in detail on forms provided by the Planning Commission, the reasons for the requested Conditional Use Permit, shall show thereon how all the conditions set forth in this Section are satisfied and all other information requested by the Planning Commission All Conditional Use Permits may be granted by the Planning Commission only after a public hearing, with notice as required by law. Before the Planning Commission may grant any request for a Conditional Use Permit, it must make a finding of fact by Resolution, that the evidence presented shows that all of the following conditions exist: A That the use applied for at the location set forth in the application is property one for which a Conditional Use Permit isauthorized by this Ordinance B. That the said use is necessary or desirable for the development of the community, in harmony with the various elements or objectives of this Ordinance, and is not detrimental to existing uses or to uses specifically permitted in the zone in which the proposed use is to be located C That the site for the intended use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use and all of the yards, setbacks, walls or fences, landscaping and other features required in order to adjust said use to those existing or possible future uses on land in the neighborhood Ordinance No. 176 D That the site for which the proposed use is bounded by a street or streets and highways property designed and improved so as to carry the type and quantity of traffic generated or to be generated by the proposed use E Commission findings and conditions: The Commission, in granting approval of a Conditional Use Permit, shall first find as follows• 1 That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use and all yards, spaces, walls and fences, parking, loading, landscaping and other features required by this Ordinance to adjust said use with land and uses in the neighborhood. 2 That the site for the proposed use is bounded by street or streets and highways adequate in width and pavement type to carry the quantity and kind of traffic generated by the proposed use. 3 That the proposed use will have no adverse effect on abutting property or the permitted use thereof 4. That the conditions stated in the decision are deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare Such conditions may include. a. Regulation of use b Special yards, spaces and buffers c Fences and walls d Surfacing of parking areas subjectto City Specifications e. Requiring street dedications and improvements (or bonds) f Regulation of points of vehicular ingress and egress g. Regulation of signs h Requiring landscaping and maintenance thereof i Requiring maintenance of the grads Regulation of noise, vibration, odors, etc k. Regulation of time for certain activities 1 Time period within which the proposed use shall be developed m Duration of use n. And such other conditions as will make possible the development of the City in an orderly and efficient manner and in conformity with the intent and purposes set forth in this Ordinance and other ordinances of the City affecting such development Section 120.6: Expiration of Conditional Use Permits. Every Conditional Use Permit issued after the effective date of this Ordinance shall terminate and become void unless: A The applicant shall, within sixty (60) days from the issuance of such permit, file with the Planning Department his written acceptance or agreement to the terms, conditions, if any, imposed by such permit. B The use authorized by such permit shall be commenced or construction necesary and incident thereto shall be begun on or before the time limit specified in such permit and thereafter diligently advanced, or if no time limit is specified, on or before one hundred eighty (180) days after the date such permit was approved by the Planning Commission, or in the event of Appeal by the City Council. In all cases, the Planning Commission for good cause shown, either before or after the expiration of such time limit, may extend such time limit, in which event the permit shall be extended for the time specified Ordinance No. 176 Section 120 7: Appeal: A. Any action taken by the Planning Commission may be appealed as set forth in PART 24 Change Section 120 7 of present Ordinance to Section 120 8 as follows: Section 120.8• Termination of Conditional Use Permit A Conditional Use Permits may be revoked or modified by the Council, upon recommendation of the Planning Commission, after a public hearing on any one or more of the following grounds. 1 That the approval was obtained by fraud. 2. That the use for which such approval is granted is not being exercised within the time specified in such permit 3. That the use for which such approval was granted has ceased to exist, or has been suspended for one year or more 4 That the permit, granted as being, or recently has been exercised contrary to the terms or conditions of such approval, or in violation of any statute, ordinance, law or regulations 5 The use for which the approval was granted has been so exercised as to be detrimental to the public health or safety, or so as to constitute a nuisance. Change Section 120 8 of present Ordinance to Section 120 9 as follows. Section 120 9 Previously Authorized Conditional Use Permits: Any Conditional Use Permit issued prior to the effective date of this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect in accordance with the terms thereof, provided, however, that it has complied with the conditions set forth in Section 120 6 And, provided, that such Conditional Use Permit is subject to modification or revocation for any of the reasons set forth in this Ordinance Amend PART 21: Off -Street Parking Requirements. Section 121 1: Location of Parking Spaces, Common Facilities: All off-street parking spaces, whether in a garage, or open area, shall be so located as to be accessible and usable for the parking of motor vehicles Common parking facilities may be provided in lieu of individual requirements; provided, the common parking facilities have a total number of parking spaces not less than the total number of individual requirements, less any individual requirements actually provided, and meet the requirements of the mone in which they are located "Accessible", as used above, in reference to a garage not having an entrance on an alley, means that there shall be an unob- structed paved surfaced area extending from the garage entrance directly away therefrom for a distance of Twenty-six (26) feet for a single-family development, and Twenty-eight (28) feet for multiple family development Such surfaced area shall be the full width of thegarage for the entire footage surface required, and shall be connected by a paved drive of Ten (10) feet minimum width with the public thoroughfare for single family development and Fifteen (15) feet minimum width for any development exeeeding three units Improvements for driveways or access to garages shall be developed and maintained as provided in the Improvement Standards of the City of Cypress Ordinance Ne. 176 Amend Section 121.2: Minimun Requirements The following off-street parking requirements shall apply to all building erected, and new or extended uses commenced after the effective date of this Ordinance. For any use not specifically mentioned herein, the Planning Commission shall determine the amount of parking required A. Dwelling Units• 2 spaces per dwelling unit in a garage for all single family dwellings 2 spaces per dwelling unit in a garage for all duplexes and triplexes 1 - 1/2 spaces per dwelling unit in a garage, and 1/2 open space for each family unit in any multiple development B For the following uses and zones: C -land C-2 Districts, 8 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area• Stores, offices and service uses C-3 District, 6 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area: Stores, offices and service uses H -C District, 6 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area: Stores, offices and service uses. "m" and PM Districts, a minimum of two parking spaces for every three employees on the shift having the largest number of employees, and not less in any case than one space per 1,000 square feet of ground or floor area used for - Sales, warehousing, storage, manufacturing, processing or related uses. CEM District, one parking space for each three persons employed, one parking space for each three seats in any church or chapel; and one parking space for each 350 square feet of floor space used for retail sales, services or commodities. R -C District, one parking space for each three persons that can be accommodated C. To remain as presently indicated in this Section of the Zoning Ordinance Amend PART 25 General Provisions, Conditions and Limitations Add Section 125.17 Architectural Approval• In case an application is made for a building or structure in any R-3, R-4, "C" District, PM District or C -C District, said application shall be accompanied by architectural drawings or sketches, showing the elevation of the proposed building or structure and proposed landscaping or other treatment of the grounds around such building or structure Such drawings or sketches shall be considered by the Planning Commission in an endeavor to provide that the general appearance of such building or structure and grounds be in keeping with the character of the neighborhood, and such as not to be detrimental to the orderly and harmonious development of the city, or to impair the desirability of investment or occupation in the neighborhood Ordinance No. 176 A. The Planning Commission may appoint an Architectural Committee consisting of the Secretary of the Planning Commission, the City Engineer, the Building Official and the City Manager of the City B. The Architectural Committee shall have authority to approve architectural sketches within the meaning of this Section C. In case the applicant is not satisfied with the decision of the Architectural Committee he may, within fifteen days after such action, appeal in writing to the Planning Commission. The Architectural Committee may, if it deems advisable, refer any application for architectural approval to the Planning Commission, which shall either firm or reverse the decision of the Architectural Committee within thirty (30) days after filing of such appeal Add Section 125.18• Performance Standards. 1 Fire and Explosion Hazards: All activities involving, and all storage of, inflammable and explosive materials shall be provided with adequate safety devices against the hazard of fire and explosion and adequate fire-figiting and fire - suppression equipment and devices standard in industry as approved by the Fire Department All incineration is prohibited 2. Radioactivity or Electrical Disturbance: Devices which radiate radio-frequency energy shall be so operated as not to cause interference with any activity carried on beyond the boundary line of the property upon which the device is located. Further, no radiation of any kind shall be emitted which is dangerous to humans 3. Noise: At the lot line the maximum sound pressure level radiated in each standard octave band by any use or facility (other than transportation facilities or temporary construction work) shall not exceed the values for octave bands lying within the several frequency limits given in Table 1, after applying the correction shown in Table II The sound pressure level shall be measured with a Sound Level Meter and associated Octave Band Analyzer, conforming to standards prescribed by the American Standards Association, (American Standard Sound Level Meters for Measure- ment of noice and other Sounds, Z24 3-1944, American Standards Assoc , Inc , New York, N Y , and American Standard Specifications for an Octave Band Filter Set for the Analysis of Noise and other Sounds Z24 10-1953, American Standards Associations, Inc , New York, N Y shall be used) TABLE I. Frequency Range Containing Octave Band Sound Pressure Octave Bands in Cycles Per Level in Decibels re 0.0002 Second dyne/cm2] 20-300 60 300-2400 40 above 2400 30 If the noise is not smooth and continuous and is not radiated between the hours of 10.00 P M and 7:00 A. M. one or more of the corrections in Table II shall be applied to the Octave band levels given in Table I Ordi nanry Nn 17A TABLE II. Type of Location of Operation Correction in Decibels or Character of Noise 1. Daytime operation only Plus 5 2 Noise source operate less than• a 20% of any one-hour period Plus 5 b. 5% of any one-hour period (Apply one of these corrections only) Plus 10 3. Noise of impulsive character such as hammering Minus 5 4 Noise of periodic character such as hammering or screeching Minus 5 4 Vibration No vibration shall be permitted so as to cause a noticeable tremor, measurable without instruments at the lot line. 5. Smoke: No emission shall be permitted any any point from any chimney or otherwise of visible grey smoke or of a shade equal to or darker than No 2 on the Power's MicroRinglemann Chart published by the Mc-Graw- Hill Publishing Co., Inc , and copyright 1954 (being a direct facsimile reduction of a standard Ringlemann Chart as issued by the United States Bureau of Mines) except that visible grey smoke of a shade equal to No 3 on said chart may be emitted for four (4) minutes in any thirty (30) minutes 6 Odors• No emission shall be permitted of odorous gases or other odorous matter in such quantities as to be readily detectable when diluted in the ratio of one volume of odorous air to four volumes of clean air, at the lot line Any process which may involve the creation or emission of any odors shall be provided with a secondary safeguard system so that control will be maintained if the primary safeguard system should fail There is hereby established as a guide in determining such quantities of offensive odors, Table III "Odor Thresholds," inChapter 5, Air Pollution Abatement Manuel," copyright 1951 by Manufacturing Chemists Assoc. Inc., Washington, D. C. 7 Fly Ash, Dust, Fumes, Vapors, Gases and Other Forms of Air Pollution. No emission shall be permitted which can cause any damage to health, animals, vegetation, or other forms of property, or which can cause any excessive soiling at any point. No emissions shall be permitted in excess of the standards specified in Table I, Chapter 5, "Industrial Hygiene Standards, Maximum Allowable Concentrations" of the "Air Pollution Abatement Manual" copyright 1951 by Manufacturing Chemists Association, Inc., Washington, D C In no event shall any emission, from any chimney or otherwise, of any solid or liquid particles in concentrations exceed 0 3 grains per cubic foot of the conveying gas at any point. For measurement of the amount of particles in gases resulting from combustion, standard corrections shall be applied to a stack temperature of 500 degrees Fahrenheit and fifty )50) percent excess air. Ordinance No. 176 8. Glare: No direct or reflected glare, whether produced by floodlight, high temperature processes such as combustion or welding, or other processes, so as to be visible from any boundary line of property on which the same is produced shall be permitted Sky -reflected glare from buildings or portions thereof shall be so controlled by such reasonable means as are practical to the end that the said sky -reflected glare will not inconvenience or annoy persons or interfere with the use and enjoyment of property in and about thearea where it occurs 9 Liquid or Solid Wastes: No discharge at any point into any public sewer, private sewage disposal system, or stream, or into the ground, of any materials of such nature or temperature as con contaminate any water supply, interfere with bacterial processes in sewage treatment, or otherwise cause the emission of dangerous or offensive elements, shall be permitted, except in accord with standards approved by the California Department of Public Health of such other governmental agency as shall have jurisdiction of such activities. 10 The City may require specifications to be submitted by qualified engineers to certify compliance with this Section. Where it is necessary for the City to retain qualified engineers or technicians to check proposed performance stanards or actual performance, to determine whether or not they comply with this Section, a fee of Two Hundred Fifty ($250 00) dollars shall be paid to the City to cover costs of such inspection. Amend PART 18 1 Trailer Park Zone. Delete this Zone in its entirety from the Zoning Ordinance, and substitute certain standards incorporated in the Trailer Park Zone as Section 125 19 Section 125 19: Trailer Park Development Standards• The following Trailer Park Development Standards shall apply to all trailer parks, mobile home parks developed in those zones which permit them: A Trailer Space Area Each trailer space shall have a minimum area of one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet Trailer parks existing on the effective date of this Ordinance which provide spaces having less than this requirement in the existing spaces may continue to operate, but no additions or alterations affecting more than 25 per cent of the Park Area will be permitted unless the space requirements herein provided are complied with B. Trailer Space Dimensions. Each trailer space shall be not less than Thirty (30) feet in width, nor less than Thirty (30) feet in depth. C Population Density 1. There shall be a minimum of three thousand (3000) square feet of gross area for each dwelling unit in a trailer park 2. In computing the gross area, access, landscaped area, trailer parking, automobile parking, out -building space, recreational areas and other similar uses, may be included. D Building Height 1. No building or structure erected in this Zone shall have a height greater than Two and one-half (2 1/2) stories, not to exceed Thirty-five (35) feet. Ordinance No. 176 E Yards 1 Front Each such trailer park which abuts a dedicated street shall have a front yard of not less than twenty five (25) feet extending for the full width of the trailer park. Said yard shall be landscaped and maintained with evergreen materials 2 Side Each such trailer park shall have a side yard on both sides of the trailer park of not less than five (5) feet, except for corner and reversed corner lots, in which case the side yard on the street side shall be not less than ten (10) feet 3. Rear. Each such trailer park shall have a rear yard extending across the full width of the trailer park of not less than twenty (20) feet Said rear yard may be used for access or parking F Distance between Residential Trailer Units or other Permitted Building or Structures 1. Where trailers are located side by side, or end to side, there shall be a space not less than twenty (20) feet between trailer units 2. Where trailers are located end to end there shall be a space not less than ten (10) feet between trailer ends, excepting where such trailer abuts a roadway serving as access to and within the trailer parking space, in which case the minimum space between any trailer and the roadway shall be ten (10) feet 3. Where residential trailers are located near any permitted building other than aother residential trailer, regardless of the side or end relationships, the minimum space between the trailer and said building shall be twenty (20) feet G. Fences, Hedges and Walls. 1 A trailer park shall be entirely enclosed with a siK (6) foot high solid masonry wall, with exception of the area defined as the front yard wherein a Three (3) foot high solid masonry wall shall be required. 2 No fence or wall over six (6) feet in height shall be located in a Court H Off -Street Parking Within the trailer park there shall be two (2) parking spaces for each trailer parking space, one or both of which may be located on the trailer space area Each automobile parking space shall be a minimum size of two hundred (200) square feet aND SHALL BE at least ten feet in width and twenty (20) feet in depth. I Access 1. Vehicular access ways within trailer parks shall be paved to a width of not less than twenty (20) feet 2. Where pedestrian access is by way of a vehicular access way, there shall be a paved access way of twenty five (25) feet from the street or alley to each individual trailer parking space, said way to be for both pedestrian and vehicular access. J Outdoor Advertising Non -flashing signs shall be permitted in the District which advertise the trailer park Said signs shall be located on the premises and shall not exceed One (1) square foot of said sign for each front foot of the frontage along the street serving as access to the trailer park, however provided that Ordinance No. 176 there shall be a maximum area for signs for any one (1) trailer park of one hundred (100) square feet of sign on any one (1)( frontage The height of any such sign shall be a maximum of twenty (20) feet K. Size of Zone. No parcel of land containing less than the required area may be used for the purposes permitted in the District L Special Standards and Regulations. Each trailer park shall be connected to a sanitary sewer Each trailer space shall be provided a connection to said sanitary sewer M Other conditions to use 1 Trailers either without toilet facilities or with toilet facilities that cannot be connected to a sanitary sewer line shall not be permitted 2. No accessory building shall be constructed as a permanent part of a trailer nor shall any other structure or device be attached to a trailer other than a cloth awning or similar temporary device a Cabanas, ramada, and other similar permanent structures may be erected in conjunction with a trailer parking space, provided, however, that: b Said structure shall be deemed to be a part of the trailer or mobile home even though it shall not be permitted to be attached hereto, and c The space between trailers or mbile home units set forth shall be deemed to be the minimum space between said structures In no case may a cabana or ramada be closer to any trailer other than the one it is designed to serve, or closer to any other cabana or ramada than the distance established therein for the space between trailers 4. All utilities required for service to each dwelling unit shall be placed underground. N Site Plan Review A. Before the Commission or the Council may approve the location of any Residential Trailer Park and before any buildings for trailer park purposes are erected, the applicant for said use shall submit a site plan to the Planning Commission The plan shall show the provisions for lighting of interior access ways, the location of all trailer parking sites, signs and such other architectural and engineering data as may be necessary to permit the Commission to make a find that the provisions of this Ordinance are being complied with Section 2• All other Ordinances or provisions of Ordinances inconsistent or in conflict with the provisions hereof are hereby amended or repealed in order that they shall in all respects conform to the amendments of this Ordinance ATT ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 8th day of July, 1963 RNE S. PHILLIPS, CITY CLER FRANK P NOE, MAYOR Ordinance No 176