Ordinance No. 809ORDINANCE NO. 809
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS AMENDING "APPENDIX I ZONING" OF THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS BY THE ADDITION OF
SECTIONS 12.10 -0 TO 12.10 -8 ESTABLISHING THE
PLANNED BUSINESS PARK - 25A ZONE
The City Council of the City of Cypress Does ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I: "Appendix I - Zoning of the Code of
the City of Cypress is hereby amended by the addition of
Sections 12.10 -0 to 12.10 -8 to read as follows:
"Section 12.10 -0 PBP -25A Planned Business Park
Zone.
This Zone shall be known as the Planned Business
Park Zone, (PBP 25A).
Section 12.10 -1 Purposes.
In addition to the objectives outlined in Section
1, "Purposes and Scope," the Planned Business Park
Zone is designed to achieve the following purposes:
A. To provide for the classification and
development of parcels of land as complete,
comprehensive, and integrated projects so as
to take advantage of the superior environment
which can result from large scale community
planning, and thereby reduce adverse
environmental impacts of uncoordinated
development.
B. To permit limited uses as a matter of right
while allowing for the diversification of land
uses as they relate to each other in a
physical and environmental arrangement within
the general parameters of a business park
setting, while insuring substantial compliance
with the provisions of this Ordinance.
C. To provide for a zone encompassing various
types of land uses such as educational,
professional and administrative offices,
commercial centers, industrial parks, open
space, or any public or semi - public use or
combination of uses through:
1. Established zoning mechanisms and
criteria as set out in the PS -
(Public/Semi Public) Zone, or
2. The adoption of a specific plan and text
materials which set forth land use
relationships and development standards.
Section 12.10 -2 Uses permitted in the PBP 25A
Zone.
The following uses shall be permitted and
conditional uses in the PBP 25A Zone:
(1) Those uses permitted and conditional in the
PS -1A "(Public /Semi - Public) Zone" as set forth
in Section 12.4 -1 of this Appendix and
reprinted here:
The following uses shall be permitted uses
where the symbol "P" appears, and shall be
conditional uses where the symbol "C" appears
opposite the use.
A. Agricultural uses:
1. Farms or ranches for
orchards, tree crops,
field crops, truck
gardening, berry and bush
crops, flower gardening,
and growing of nursery
plants. The sale of
products raised
on the permises shall
be permitted.
2. Raising of horses, sheep,
goats, or cattle;
provided, that no animal
shall be kept on a site of
less than one acre.
P
P
3. Keeping of animals
except as prescribed
in subsection A2 of
this section; dairies
and feeding lots. C
B. Agricultural experimental
facilities C
C. Animal shelters C
D. Cemeteries, crematories
and columbariums, and related
facilities C
E. Maintenance yards operated
by a public agency C
F. Flood control facilities C
G. Historical landmarks C
H. Horse race tracks C
I. Hospitals C
J. Public buildings and grounds C
K. Public or private
nonprofit schools and colleges C
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L. Public or private parks,
golf courses, golf driving
ranges, zoos, swim clubs,
and other recreation facilities C
M. Public utility installations C
N. Riding academies or stables C
0. Fairgrounds and accessory
uses and entertainment C
P. Accessory uses and
structures incidental to
permitted or conditional uses
P
Q. Commercial uses
incidental, accessory or
in conjunction with the
above permitted or conditional
uses P
R. Day nurseries and nursery
schools C
S. Churches C
T. Clubs and lodges,
including YMCA and YWCA,
veteran organizations, and
other similar nonprofit group C
U. Public libraries and museums C
V. Temporary uses P
1. Temporary uses as
prescribed in Section 13.1
W. Affordable elderly
residential developments C
X. Satellite dish antennas P
(2) The following uses shall be permitted uses
providing the applicant meets the off - street
parking, setback, and other criteria
established by this Code:
A. Public or private, non - profit or
for - profit educational institutes,
schools, academics, or colleges or
universities, or day care
facilities.
B. Church, synagogues, and other non-
profit religious or spiritual
institutions.
C. Public utility installations.
D. Accessory uses and structures
incidental to permitted uses.
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E. Temporary uses as described in
Section 13.1.
F. In the PBP -25A Zone utilizing this
development option, professional and
administrative office, warehouse,
and related commercial uses
consistent with the park -like
setting are permitted provided that
a minimum of fifty percent (50 %) of
the site shall be landscaped and
equipped with an automatic
irrigation system. Land occupied by
buildings, street driveways, public
and private street dedications,
parking spaces or lots, and all
utility and flood control easements
shall not be counted in satisfying
this open space requirement. Any
structure in excess of 35 feet shall
require a conditional use permit.
(3) Those uses designated in the specific plan for
the particular PBP -25A Zone, as approved by
the City Council and which are consistent with
the City's General Plan. The Specific Plan
shall identify which uses are permitted and
which uses are subject to a conditional use
permit pursuant to Section 17.1 of the Zoning
Appendix. The continuance of all land uses
which existed in the zone at the time of
adoption of the specific plan. Said existing
land uses shall either be incorporated as part
of the specific plan or shall terminate in
accordance with a specific abatement schedule
submitted and approved as a part of the
specific plan.
Section 12.10 -3. General requirements: PBP -25A.
The following requirements shall apply to all PBP -
25A Zoned areas:
A. An application for a zone change to permit the
establishment of a PBP -25A Zone shall include
a statement by the applicant as to which
subsection of Section 12.10 -2 the applicant
seeks to apply to his /her project. For
subsections (1) and (2), the applicant shall
provide a general description of the proposed
development for which the new zone will
apply. For subsection (3), the application
for a zone change shall be accompanied by a
Specific Plan for the entire property.
B. An application for a zone change to establish
a PBP -25A zone must be for a parcel or parcels
of land which is under the control of the
person or corporation proposing the
development.
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C. The area contained within .a proposed PBP -25A
zone shall be not less than twenty -five (25)
acres.
D. A conditional use permit may be required for
any land use designation on the Specific Plan.
E. If ambiguity exists as to the specific
dimensions or extent of any designated area on
the Specific Plan, the specific boundaries
shall be set by the filing of a legal
description and map of the parcel in question
in conjunction with the filing of a
conditional use permit, tentative subdivision,
or parcel map, or construction permits.
Section 12.10 -4. Pre - application procedure: PBP -25A
Prior to submitting an application for PBP -25A
Zone, the applicant should hold preliminary
consultations with the planning department and
other city officials to obtain information and
guidance before entering into binding commitments
or incurring substantial expense in the preparation
of plans, surveys, and other data. Such
preliminary consultations should be relative to a
preliminary development or Specific Plan and other
material which expresses the relationship between
the various land uses and the development concepts
to be employed.
Section 12.10 -5. Specific Plan: PBP -25A.
The Specific Plan of a proposed PBP -25A Zone as
required by Section 12.10 -2(3) and Section 12.10 -3A
for option 3, shall consist of maps, plans,
reports, schedules, development standards and
schematic drawings, and such other documents deemed
necessary by the planning director in accordance
with the following requirements:
A. The Specific Plan shall be submitted in a form
approved by the planning director.
B. The development of sections or areas within
the PBP -25A Zone may be permitted subject to
one of the following or any combination
thereof:
1. The uses and requirements of any of the
zone classifications established by this
Ordinance.
2. The uses and standards of development set
forth in the Specific Plan as approved by
the City Council.
3. Approval of a conditional use permit by
the planning agency prior to the
development.
4. Approval of a tentative subdivision or
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parcel map.
C. The Specific Plan and any amendment thereto,
shall include the following:
1. The type and character of buildings or
structures and the developed square
footage per acre proposed for each
parcel.
2. The general location of school sites,
recreational areas, and other public and
semi - public sites, and the approximate
area of each.
3. The general location of all major,
primary, secondary and local collector
streets coordinated with the circulation
element of the Cypress General Plan.
4. A statement of how the PBP -25A and this
particular project is either:
(a) consistent with the City's General
Plan; or,
(b) will be consistent with the City's
General Plan if amended to provide
for this development. A statement
as to how the proposed zoning and
General Plan Amendment will further
the goals and objectives of the
City's General Plan shall be
included.
D. The Specific Plan and any amendment thereto
shall be accompanied by the following:
1. A general land use map setting forth the
proposed uses of all sections or areas
within the subject property and the
approximate acreage of each.
2. An accompanying text setting forth the
land use regulations which constitute the
standards of development designed to
govern those sections or areas specified
in the Specific Plan. Such standards
shall contain definitions and information
concerning requirements for building site
coverage, building heights, building
setbacks, off - street parking, vehicular
access, signing, lighting, storage,
screening and landscaping, and any other
information which the planning director
shall require to insure substantial
compliance with the purpose of the PBP-
25A Zone.
3. A topographic map and conceptual grading
plan of the property.
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4. A preliminary report and overall plan
describing proposed provisions for storm
drainage, sewage disposal, water supply
and such other public improvements and
utilities as the city engineer may
require.
5. A written statement of standards as they
relate to the allocation of land within
the Specific Plan to all proposed types
of land uses.
Section 12.10 -6. Adoption of Specific Plan.
The Specific Plan, if required, and supporting
statements and documents submitted with the
application for a Planned Business Park, shall be
approved and adopted by the City Council and
included in the Ordinance establishing the PBP -25A
Zone.
Section 12.10 -7. Amendments to the Specific Plan.
All development within the PBP -25A Zone authorized
by Section 12.10 -2(3) of this code shall comply
substantially with the approved Specific Plan as
adopted by the City Council.
Any amendments to the Specific Plan shall be
accomplished in the manner as an amendment to the
zoning regulations, as prescribed in Section 17.4.
Section 12.10 -8. Application for Conditional Use
Permit in the PBP -25A.
A conditional use permit required for the
development of any portion or area of a PBP -25A
Zone shall be filed in accordance with Section
17.2, "Conditional Uses," and shall include the
following documents and materials:
A. A map showing the location of the project in
relation to the approved Plan or adopted
Specific Plan.
B. A boundary survey map of the property; a
tentative subdivision map may be substituted
if the applicant proposes to subdivide the
property.
C. A topographic map of the property and the
preliminary proposed finished grade shown in
contour intervals of not to exceed two (2)
feet.
D. Location, grades, widths and types of
improvements proposed for all streets and
general plan of water, sewer and drainage
systems.
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E. Preliminary concept or design drawings
indicating proposed walkways, driveways or
service areas.
F. Location and number of residential units, if
any, for each proposed structure.
G. Location and design of automobile parking
areas.
H. Preliminary landscaping concept plan.
I. Location of public or quasi - public buildings
or areas, including, but not limited to,
schools, recreation facilities, parking and
service areas, if any.
J. Preliminary elevations of structures and a
written description indicating architectural
theme or type of development.
K. Irrevocable offers to dedicate those areas
shown on the plan as public property.
L. The proposed means for assuring continuing
existence, maintenance, and operation of the
various common elements and facilities. If a
community association or similar governing
structure is to be established, a copy of the
Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions,
( "C,C, & R's "), shall be made a part of the
record. If the City Council deems it
necessary, upon advice of the city attorney,
the City of Cypress shall be party to such
C,C, & R's in order to ensure their
continuance and enforceability.
M. Such other information as may be required by
the planning director to permit a complete
analysis and appraisal of the planned
development."
SECTION II: If any section, subsection,
subdivision, sentence, clause, phase, or portion of this
Ordinance, or the application thereof to any person or
place, is for any reason held to oe invalid or
unconstitutional by the decision of any court of 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, sentences, clauses, phrase
or portion of the application thereof to any person or
place, be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION III: The City Clerk is hereby authorized
and directed to certify as to the passage of this Ordinance
and to give notice thereof by causing copies of this
Ordinance to be posted in three public places throughout the
City.
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FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the City Council
of said City held on the 14th day of November , 1988
and finally adopted and order posted at a regular meeting
held on the 28th day of November , 1988.
ATTEST:
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Y�� OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
CI Y CLERK OF THE/ CITY OF CYPRESS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE )ss
I, DARRELL ESSEX, City Clerk of the City of
Cypress, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing
Ordinance was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Cypress, held on the 28th day
of November , 1988; by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Davis, Kanel, Mullen and Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT:1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
CIT CER OF TH CITY OF CYPRESS