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Ordinance No. 722ORDINANCE NO. 722 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING SECTION 14, OFF- STREET PARKING, OF ORDINANCE NO. 640, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, KNOWN AS AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 84 -2. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HEREBY DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Section 14, Off- Street Parking, of Ordinance No. 640, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cypress, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows: SECTION 14: OFF- STREET PARKING SECTION 14.0. PURPOSES In order to alleviate or to prevent traffic congestion and shortage of curb spaces, off - street parking facilities shall be provided incidental to new uses and major alterations and enlargements of existing uses. The number of parking spaces prescribed in this Section or to be prescribed by the Planning Director, shall be in proportion to the need for such facilities created by the particular type of use. Off- street parking is to be laid out in a manner that will ensure its usefulness, protect the public safety, and, where appropriate, insulate surrounding land uses from its impact. SECTION 14.1. BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR OFF- STREET PARKING A. Off- street parking shall be provided for any new building constructed and for any new use established; for any addition or enlargement of an exist- ing building or use; and for any change in the occupancy of any building or the manner in which any use is conducted that would result in additional parking spaces being required, subject to the provisions of this article. B. No existing use of land or structure shall be deemed to be nonconforming solely because of the lack of off - street parking facilities prescribed in this Section, provided that facilities being used for off - street parking on the effective date of this Ordinance shall not be reduced in capacity to less than the minimum standards prescribed in this article. C. For additions or enlargements of existing buildings or uses, or any change of occupancy or manner of operation that would increase the number of parking spaces required, the additional parking shall be required only for such addition, enlargement, or change and not for the entire building or use, provided that no additional parking shall be required where the total number of spaces prescribed for the addition, enlargement, or change is less than 10 percent of the number of spaces prescribed for the use as conducted prior to such addition, enlargement or change. D. Parking required by this section for any building or use shall not be considered as providing parking for any other building or use, except where a joint parking facility serving more than one building or use contains not less than the total number of spaces required for each building or use as determined separately, or where the Planning Agency determines that overlapping parking requirements will not conflict with each other. E. All off - street parking spaces and areas required by Section 14 shall be maintained for the duration of the use requiring such areas. Required parking spaces and areas shall not be used for the sale, display or repair of motor vehicles or other goods and services. F. No use shall be required to provide more spaces than prescribed by Section 14 or prescribed by any Conditional Use Permit. SECTION 14.2. PARKING SPACES REQUIRED A. General 1. In all residential zones, for residential uses, off - street parking shall be provided in accordance with Section 9.2.C.1 -3. 0fl:.�, 2. In all other zones and for all other uses, off - street parking shall be provided in accordance with the standards prescribed in Section 14.2.B. The requirement for any use not specifically listed shall be determined by the Planning Director on the basis of the require- ment for similar uses. 3. Where the application of the off - street parking requirements results in a fractional number of spaces, a fraction of one -half or greater shall be resolved to the next higher whole number. 4. All required off - street parking spaces shall be located on the same lot as the use to be served. B. Schedule of Off- Street Parking Requirements for Building or Uses USE Automobile, boat, camper or similar vehicle sales, display or rental uses Automobile car wash Bank, financial institution, public or private utility office Boarding or rooming house Church, chapel, or mortuary Clubs or lodges MINIMUM OFF- STREET PARKING REQUIRED 1 space for each 500 square feet of gross floor area, but not less than 5 spaces. Spaces or reservoir parking and drying equal to 5 times the capacity of the car wash. 1 space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area. 1 space for each guest room or guest dwelling. 1 space for each 3 seats in the main assembly room; or 1 space for each 20 square feet in the main assembly room. 1 space for each 3 seats in the main assembly room; or 1 space for each 20 square feet in the main assembly room. College, or University, including .75 spaces for each full -time equivalent auditoriums, stadiums and housing student, less the number of spaces pro- vided for on- campus housing facilities according to this schedule. Community care facilities Convalescent home /hospital Country club, swim club or recreation use Day nursery or nursery school Dormitories or other student housing Drive -in dairies Drive -in restaurants Elementary or junior high school Food store, supermarket or similar use General Retail and service Uses .5 space for each bed. 1 space for each 3 patient beds. 1 space for each 3 persons based on the maximum anticipated capacity of all facilities capable of simultaneous use as determined by the Planning Director. 1 space for each staff member plus 1 space for each 10 students. 1 space for each guest. room. 5 spaces. 1 space for each 200 square feet of gross floor area, but not less than 10 spaces for each such establishment. 2 spaces for each teaching station. 1 space for each 225 square feet of gross floor area (including display). 1 space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area. USE High school, including audi- toriums and stadiums on site Hospital Hotel, Motel or Inn Manufacturing or industrial uses, including office or other inci- dental operations on the site Medical or dental office Mini -mart Office, administrative, technical service, and similar uses Plant nursery, garden shop Restaurant, cocktail lounge, or similar use for sale or con- sumption of food or beverage Service station Shopping center or supermarket Theater or auditorium not on a school site Warehouse and distribution industry SECTION 14.3. MINIMUM OFF- STREET PARKING REQUIRED 7 spaces for each teaching station. 2 spaces for each patient bed. 1 space for each guest room. 2 parking spaces for each 3 employees, but in no event less than 2 spaces for each 1,000 square feet of gross floor area. 1 space for each 200 square feet. 1 space for each 250 square feet, but a minimum of 5 spaces. 1 space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area. 5 spaces, plus 1 additional space for each 1,000 square feet of outdoor sales or display. 1 space for each 100 square feet of gross floor area, but not less than 10 spaces for each such establishment. 5 spaces. 1 space for each 225 square feet of gross floor area. 1 space for each 3 seats in main assembly room; or, (without fixed seats) 1 space for each 20 square feet in main assembly room. 2 parking spaces for each 3 employees, but in no event less than 2 spaces for each 1,000 square feet for the first 20,000 square feet; 1 space for each 2,000 square feet for the second 20,000 square feet; 1 space for each 4,000 square feet of floor area of the building area. If there is more than 1 shift, the number of employees on the largest shift may be used in determining parking requirements. LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS FOR OFF- STREET PARKING AREAS A. Each off - street parking area shall provide an area or areas landscaped equivalent to 20 square feet for each parking space. Such landscaping shall be provided along the periphery of the parking area and shall con- sist of trees and plant material; provided, however, that such landscaped area shall include at least one minimum 15- gallon tree for each 8 parking spaces. In addition, one minimum 24 -inch box tree shall be provided in the interior portions of the parking area for each 1,500 square feet of parking area. Required landscaped yard or setback areas shall not be construed as satisfying any portion of the landscaped area required by this Section. B. Any unused space resulting from the design of the parking area shall be used for landscape purposes. C. All required landscaped areas shall be provided with a permanent and adequate means of irrigation and shall be adequately maintained. D. In conjunction with the requirement of Section 14.3.F.8, said 5 -foot area between curb and face of walls, fences, buildings or other structures shall be fully landscaped. On t E. All landscaping shall be installed and maintained in such a manner as to not interfere with maintenance or repair of any utility, not restrict pedestrian or vehicular access, and not constitute a traffic hazard due to reduced visibility. SECTION 14.4. SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR OFF- STREET PARKING AREAS A. Parking Space Dimensions and Criteria 1. Each off - street parking space shall consist of a rectangular area not less than 9 feet wide by 20 feet long, together with drives, aisles, turning and maneuvering areas and having access at all times to a public street or alley. 2. At the discretion of the City staff, off - street parking facilities containing more than thirty (30) parking spaces may provide an onsite traffic circulation and parking plan to accommodate both full -size and compact car spaces. Said optional parking plan shall meet the follow- ing criteria: (a) Not more than 30% of the total number of parking spaces shall be designed for compact and sub - compact vehicles. (b) Compact car spaces shall measure at least 8 -1/2 feet by 15 feet size with up to a 1 foot overhang. (c) Compact car spaces shall be clearly marked for compact car park- ing only, using stencils or signs. 3. Parking stall length may include allowance for vehicle overhang of a curb or planter area at the following ratios: (a) 9 x 20 -foot space: Maximum of 2 -1/2 foot overhang. (b) 8 -1/2 x 15 -foot space: Maximum of 1 foot overhang. 4. Parallel parking stalls shall be a minimum of 8 feet by 24 feet. 5. Double line striping 12 inches on center should be used for marking parking spaces. 6. Parking for the handicapped shall be provided in accordance with State requirements. B. All off - street parking areas shall be constructed and maintained to provide the following: 1. Grading, drainage, and a minimum of two inches of asphaltic concrete paving over a four -inch aggregate base to the specifications of the Building Superintendent. 2. Internal spacing, circulation, and dimensions as indicated on the sample parking lot plan (see page 73). 3. Bumpers, wheel stops, stall markings and other vehicular control to the specifications of the Building Superintendent. 4. Lighting to the specifications of the Building Superintendent. In all cases, such lighting shall be arranged so that direct rays do not shine into adjacent property. 5. Drainage shall be provided to the specifications of the City Engineer. C. Parking area design dimensions shall be as follows: (See sample parking lot plan). In the event practical difficulties and hardships result from the strict enforcement of the following standards due to existing permanent buildings or an irregularly shaped parcel, an administrative variance by the Planning Director may be given for Standards No. 1 through No. 4 inclusive, not to exceed ten percent (10 %): it -`1 Note: The number in the left hand column of the following listing refers to the numbers on the attached sample parking lot plot plan. 1. 30° 45° 60° 90° 2. 16' 19' 20' 20' 3. 16' 18' 20' 24' 4. 48' 56' 60' 64' 5. Sixteen -foot (16') minimum for one -way traffic; 24-foot minimum for two -way traffic (two -way aisles shall be permitted only on 90° parking designs). 6. Islands shall have a maximum length of 180 feet. 7. Islands shall have a minimum width of 6 feet. The minimum average width of islands at the extremities of 90° parking islands shall be 6 feet. 8. Curbs shall be installed at a minimum of 5 feet from face of walls, fences, buildings or other structures. This requirement excepts driveways that are not a part of the maneuvering area for parking. A curb shall be installed a minimum of 3 feet from the edge of driveways that are parallel to block walls or fences. 9. Curb radius shall be 6 -foot minimum at all aisle corners. 10. Driveway widths shall be 24 -foot minimum and constructed to City standards. 11. First parking space for angle parking shall be 10 -foot minimum distance from property line. 12. Walk openings 4 feet wide shall be permitted in the island every 5 spaces. D. Where off - street parking facilities are provided but not required by Section 14, such facilities shall comply with the development standards of this Section. E. Loading spaces shall be provided to the specifications of the City staff under Design Review. SECTION 2. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance, or the application thereof to any person or place, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court or competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or its application to other persons or places. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions, or the application thereof to any person or place, be declared invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION 3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify as to the adoption of this Ordinance and to cause copies hereof to be posted in three public places throughout the City. FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the City Council of said City held on the 12th day of March 1984 and finally adopted and ordered posted at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 26th day of March 1984. ATTEST: /2 CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS MAYOR OF THE C TY OF CYPRESS - 5 - STATE OF CALIFORNIA) SS COUNTY OF ORANGE ) I, DARRELL ESSEX, City Clerk of the City of Cypress, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the said City Council held on the 26th day of March 1984; by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Lacayo, Mullen, and Partin NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None CITY CLE'K 0 HE F C Y �0 CYPRESS Property Line Wall J Of- SAMPLE PARKING LOT PLOT PLAN SCALE s I" = 30'