HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _6224- Case 5.1235 ZTARESOLUTION NO.6224
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL AMEND SECTIONS 91.00.10, 93.23.xx AND 94.06.01.A OF
THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE RELATING TO CANOPIES AND
CARPORTS
WHEREAS, Sections 94.07.01.A.1 of the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance allows the
Planning Commission to initiate zone text amendments; and
WHEREAS, on January 13, 2010, the Planning Commission directed staff to initiate a
Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (Case No. 5.1235) to consider options for
addressing non -permitted canopies and carports located in required yard areas; and
WHEREAS, the Commission subsequently met on February 3, April 7, June 2, July 7,
October 6 and November 3, 2010 as well as on March 30 and April 6, 2011 at which
meetings, the Commission considered several options for addressing non -permitted
canopies and carports, including enforcement of existing ordinances, an amnesty
program, and amendments to allow such structures under specific conditions; and
WHEREAS, on July 27, 2011, the Planning Commission conducted duly noticed public
hearings on a proposed amendment, at which hearings the Commission carefully
reviewed and considered all of the evidence presented in connection with the project,
including but not limited to the staff report and all written and oral testimony presented,
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission hereby determines that the proposed Zoning
Ordinance text amendment is Categorically Exempt under Section 15305 — Minor
Alterations in Land Use Limitations — of the Guidelines for the Implementation of the
California Environmental Quality Act and that the proposed amendment does not result
in any changes in land use or density.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS;
Section 1: The Planning Commission hereby finds that adoption of the proposed
Zoning Text Amendment would:
a. Provide a means by which property owners may seek approval of existing
non -permitted canopies and carports; and
b. Assure that future canopies and carports are designed and constructed to be
compatible with surrounding development.
Section 2: The adoption of the proposed Zone Text Amendment would be consistent
with the intent of the Zoning Ordinance and the City's General Plan because it provides:
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a. An effective means by which the low -density character of single family
neighborhoods may be preserved while allowing for additional covered
parking in fronts and street side setbacks.
Section 3: Based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission does hereby
recommend to the City Council amendment of the Palm Springs Zoning Code to revise
Sections 91.00.10, 93.23.xx and 94.06.01.A as contained on the draft Ordinance
attached hereto as Exhibit A.
ADOPTED this 271h day of July 2011.
AYES:
5, Donenfeld, Chair Caffery, Hudson, Munger and Roberts
NOES:
1, Conrad
ABSENT:
1, Klatchko
ABSTAIN:
None
ATTEST:
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 91.00.10, 93.230OXX
AND 94.06.01.A OF THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE
RELATING TO CANOPIES AND CARPORTS.
City Affomey's Summary
This Ordinance adopts a definition and standards for
canopies and carports within the Palm Springs Zoning Code
Sections 93.23 and 94.06.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
ORDAINS;
Section 1. Section 91.00.10 shall be amended to include the following definition:
"Canopy" means a permanent roofed structure open on at least three sides used
or intended to be used by the occupants of the premises for storage or permitted
accessory uses.
Section 2. Section 94.06.01.A shall be amended to add:
94.06.01.A.9 Canopies and Carports
Front yard and street side yards may be reduced to zero (0) for a canopy or
carport, subject to the provisions of Section 93.23.xx
Section 3. Section 93.23.xx, "Conditions for Speck Uses" shall be amended to add:
93.23.xx.xx. Canopies and Carports
Canopies and carports within a front or street front side yard may be allowed as
an accessory structure to a single family dwelling, subject to the following
provisions:
1. No more than one canopy per lot may be allowed to encroach into any
required yard.
2. The perimeter of the canopy or carport, including all roof members, eaves
and projections may not encompass a total area greater than 425 square
feet.
3. The average height of the canopy or carports shall not exceed twelve (12)
feet; the maximum height of any point or ridge shall not exceed fourteen
(14) feet.
4. The canopy or carport must be open on at least three sides; the enclosed
side, if any, must be located on the side which is most opposite or farthest
from the street.
5. Columns supporting the canopy or carport roof structure may not exceed
eighteen (18) inches of width in any direction.
6. Planning Commission approval under Section 94.06.01 (Minor
Modification) and Section 94.04 (Architectural Review) shall be required.
Section 4. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and
adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same, or the summary thereof, to be
published and posted pursuant to the provisions of law and this Ordinance shall take
effect thirty (30) days after passage.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this day of
MAYOR
ATTEST:
.LAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DOUGLAS HOLLAND, CITY ATTORNEY
2011.
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