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TO: PLANNING COMMISSIOU
ITEM # 3
SUBJECT: CODE AMENDMENT 2012-03 (ORDINANCE 1418) UPDATE TO
THE CITY OF TUSTIN PARKING CODE
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Code Amendment (CA) 2012-03 includes amendments to the Part 6 Off-Street Parking
section of the Tustin City Code. The text amendments involve revisions to parking
requirements and regulations to strengthen and clarify the off-street parking standards
and ensure consistency with the goals and objectives of the General Plan.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4212 recommending that the
Tustin City Council adopt a Negative Declaration and approve CA 2012-03 (Draft
Ordinance No. 1418) amending Article 9 Chapter 2 of the Tustin City Code Off-Street
Parking.
On October 21, 2008, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1354 amending the
Tustin Off-Street parking code. The 2008 amendments consolidated the City's parking
requirements within one code section. This 2008 parking code has now been
implemented over the last four (4) years. The proposed amendment addresses issues
with the 2008 code and further clarifies parking standards and strengthens certain parts
of the Code as follows:
• Clarify maintenance requirements;
• Establish parking requirements for new land uses never envisioned;
• Establish parking criteria for small and large commercial centers;
• Combine parking design standards for residential and non-residential uses;
• Address loading spaces;
• Update figures; and,
• Add definitions.
This report discusses the topical areas in which changes are proposed.
Planning Commission Report
Code Amendment 2012 -03
December 11, 2012
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Maintenance Requirements
Parking lot maintenance or restriping typically involves patching, slurrying, and re-
striping of an existing parking lot or paved area. The scope of work does not
encompass parking lot reconfiguration or the removal of any paving material, asphalt, or
concrete, with the exception of incidental removal of potholes. Parking lot maintenance
work is considered minor in nature. Currently, prior to restriping of any parking lots,
approval of a Design Review /Zoning Permit for parking lot restriping is required to
ensure compliance with parking lot standards such as dimensions for parking stalls,
aisle width (travel lane), overhang, vertical clearance if applicable, queuing distance,
ADA requirements, etc. Efforts should be made to achieve compliance with the
required number of parking spaces; however, reduction of the number of required
parking spaces due to code required re- dimensioning of parking stalls, aisle width,
overhang, etc. would be permissible if the new parking lot configuration would be more
conforming in dimensions than the prior configuration.
The proposed amendment clarifies maintenance requirements within the Off - Street
Parking Code Section. With this provision, only reconfiguration of existing parking lots
would be required to comply with current standards while restriping /maintenance may
occur without further City review.
Additions and Modifications to Parking Requirements
The proposed amendments add new parking ratios for certain land uses such as body
art facilities, tutoring facilities, automated self serve carwashes, and private elementary
schools. Body art facilities and automated self serve carwashes have been established
in the City; however, no parking standards for these uses were listed in the Off - Street
Parking section of the Tustin City Code. The current parking requirements for private
schools do not distinguish elementary schools or high schools. As elementary and
middle school age children do not drive, the proposed amendment introduces a lesser
parking ratio for private elementary and middle schools. All new parking requirements
were derived from surveys from other cities, Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
Study, and ULI's shared parking study.
Modification to retail centers parking ratios is also being proposed. Currently, retail
centers would need to comply with the parking requirements for each use in the center,
i.e. restaurants at 1 space per 100 square feet, retail stores at 1 space per 250 square
feet, etc. This requirement makes it difficult for restaurants or other uses typically found
in a shopping center to locate in an existing shopping center if their uses require more
parking spaces than typical retail uses (note: existing shopping centers typically were
built at minimum retail parking ratio). In this case, shopping centers would need to
resort to Shared Parking study to justify that the center has adequate number of parking
spaces to accommodate the variety of uses. This process takes time and money.
Planning Commission Report
Code Amendment 2012 -03
December 11, 2012
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The Code Amendment proposes a new approach to retail centers. Large retail centers
(over 30,000 square feet in gross floor area) would be able to use 4.5 spaces for each
1,000 square feet of gross floor area regardless of any change in use. This would allow
for restaurants or any other more intensive uses to locate at Large Retail centers
without the need to provide additional parking spaces. Retail centers with less than
30,000 square feet would still need to meet the individual parking requirement for each
use. This new approach is consistent with the ULI's shared parking study and ITE's
study and provides the most flexibility for large retail centers.
Modifications are also proposed for day care centers in which a more flexible parking
ratio may be utilized if adequate drop -off and pick -up areas are provided; and hotels
and motels in which the parking ratio is simplified. The day care centers optional
parking ratio was requested by an applicant wishing to establish a day care center in the
City. Upon research of other cities and ITE's study, staff is in support of this request.
As with the hotels and motels, no change to the parking requirement; however, the
language is being simplified and clarified.
Minor Text Amendments
Minor modifications are also proposed throughout the draft ordinance. The modifications
are as follows:
• Combine parking lot design standards for residential and non - residential uses.
Since parking provisions for residential and commercial are generally the same
(exception for garage spaces), the proposed code amendment combines the
design standards such as space dimensions, drive aisle width, and general
design standards for parallel parking, compact spaces, overhang, wheel stops,
etc.
• Provisions for wider parking spaces when adjacent to physical barriers (i.e.
walls). An additional two (2) feet will be required when a parking space is
adjacent to a physical barrier such as walls or posts.
• Provision for back -up area at dead -end drive aisles. When a drive aisle dead
ends, an additional three (3) foot back up area would need to be provided (see
Figure 4).
• Dual use of loading spaces. A new provision is added to allow for dual use of
loading spaces provided that signage is posted indicating hours approved for
vehicle parking.
• Updates to figures and additions to definitions. Several clarifications to a number
of figures have been included in the proposed Code Amendment and new
definitions have been added to further describe land uses and parking terms.
These minor modifications are necessary to further clarify and strengthen the Off - Street
Parking codes.
Planning Commission Report
Code Amendment 2012-03
December 11, 2012
Page 4
PUBLIC REVIEW
A public notice was published in the Tustin News on November 22, 2012, informing the
public of the public hearing for proposed Code Amendment 2012-03. Notices have
been sent to large retail center owners, informing them of the proposed code
amendment. Copies of the staff report and proposed Code Amendment 2012-03 have
also been forwarded to the Chamber of Commerce for review.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The proposed code amendment is considered a "project" and is subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). City staff has prepared an Initial Study which was
available for public review from November 22, 2012 through December 11, 2012. The
Planning Commission is requested to review the initial study and recommend that the
City Council consider and adopt the Draft Negative Declaration.
ATTACHMENT A
RESOLUTION NO. 4212
A RESOLUTION • THE PLANNING COMMISSION •
THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A NEGATIVE
DECLATION FOR CODE AMENDMENT 2012-03 AND
APPROVE DRAFT ORDINANCE NO. 1418, AMENDING
VARIOUS SECTIONS • PART • • CHAPTER 2 •
ARTICLE • • THE TUSTIN CITY CODE RELATED TO
OFF-STREET PARKING
The Planning Commission does hereby resolve as follows:
A. That the Parking Ordinance was adopted in 2008 and consolidated the off-
street parking standards into one code section and established parking
design standards. That certain minor revisions and clarifications are
required to strengthen and clarify the City of Tustin off-street parking
standards,
B. That the proposed minor code amendments are regulatory in nature and
would provide for clarified implementation and enforcement of existing
parking requirements and standards.
C. That the City of Tustin has a substantial interest in protecting the aesthetic
appearance, public health and safety, and harmony of the community by
providing strengthened and clarified off-street parking requirements and
standards.
D. That the proposed amendment is considered a "project" subject to the
terms of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"). That an Initial
Study has been prepared to evaluate the potential environmental impacts
associated with the project that concluded that the project could not have
a significant effect on the environment, and a Negative Declaration (ND)
was prepared;
E. That a Notice of Intent to Adopt a Negative Declaration was published and
the Negative Declaration and Initial Study were made available for a 20-day
public review and comment period from November 22, 2012, to December
11, 2012, in compliance with Sections 15072 and 15105 of the State CEQA
Guidelines;
F. That a public hearing was duly noticed, called, and held for Code
Amendment 2012-03 on December 11, 2012, by the Planning
Commission.
G. That Code Amendment is reasonably necessary to protect the health,
safety, and welfare of the citizens of the City of Tustin.
Resolution No. 4212
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H. That the proposed amendment is consistent with the Tustin General Plan
in that it complies with the following goals and policies:
Land Use Element
Goal 4: Assure a safe, healthy, and aesthetically pleasing
community for residents and businesses.
Policy 4.6: Maintain and enhance the quality of healthy residential
neighborhoods, and safeguard neighborhoods from intrusion
by non-conforming and disruptive uses.
Policy 6.12: Review and revise, as necessary, the City's development
standards to improve the quality of new development in the
City and to protect the public health and safety.
Circulation Element
Goal 7: Provide for well-designed and convenient parking facilities.
Policy 7.3: Encourage the efficient use of parking facilities, including
provisions for shared use of facilities, smaller vehicles and
other provisions to improve the effectiveness of City codes
and ordinances.
II. The Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council adopt
Negative Declaration for Code Amendment 2012-03 and adopt Ordinance No.
1418, amending various sections of Part 6 of Chapter 2 of Article 9 of the Tustin
City Code related to off-street parking, attached hereto.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of
Tustin held on the 11th day of December, 2012.
STEVE KOZAK
Chairperson
ELIZABETH A. BINSACK
Planning Commission Secretary
Resolution No. 4212
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
CITY OF TUSTIN
1, Elizabeth A. Binsack, the undersigned, hereby certify that I am the Planning Commission
Secretary of the City of Tustin, California; that Resolution No. 4212 was passed and
adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin Planning Commission, held on the 11th day of
December, 2012.
ELIZABETH A. BINSACK
Planning Commission Secretary
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DRAFT NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND INITIAL STUDY
INITIAL STUDY
A. BACKGROUND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 573 -3100
Project Title: Code Amendment 2012 -03 (CA 2012 -03) Parking Code Update
Code Amendment 2012 -04 (CA 2012 -04) Amendment to Daycare Facility
Parking Requirement
Lead Agency: City of Tustin
300 Centennial Way
Tustin, California 92780
Lead Agency Contact Person: Edmelynne Hutter Phone: (714) 573 -3174
Project Location: Citywide
Project Sponsor's Name and Address: City of Tustin
General Plan Designation: All
Zoning Designation: All
Project Description: Code Amendment 2012 -03 and Code Amendment 20120 -04 amend the Tustin
City Code providing an updated parking ordinance with minor text amendments.
The updated parking requirements will provide clarified implementation and
enforcement of existing parking requirements and standards.
Surrounding Uses: N/A
North: East:
South: West:
Other public agencies whose approval is required:
❑ Orange County Fire Authority ❑ City of Irvine
❑ Orange County Health Care Agency ❑ City of Santa Ana
South Coast Air Quality Management District ❑ Orange County EMA
Other
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B. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
City of Tustin
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at
least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist in Section D
below.
❑ Aesthetics
❑ Air Quality
❑ Cultural Resources
❑ Hazards & Hazardous Materials
❑ Land Use/Planning
❑ Noise
❑ Public Services
❑ Transportation/Traffic
❑ Mandatory Findings of Significance
C. DETERMINATION:
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
❑ Agriculture Resources
❑ Biological Resources
❑ Geology /Soils
❑ Hydrology /Water Quality
❑ Mineral Resources
❑ Population/Housing
❑ Recreation
❑ Utilities /Service Systems
® I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a
NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
❑ I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will
not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by
the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared
❑ I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
❑ I find that although the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially
significant unless mitigated impact" on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately
analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by
mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described in the attached sheets. An
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to
be addressed.
❑ I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all
potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR OR NEGATIVE
DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to
that earlier EIR OR NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are
imposed upon the proposed project, and no further documentation is required.
Preparer: Edmelynne V. Hutter Title Associate Planner
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Elizabeth A. Binsack, Community Development Director
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D. EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Directions
City of Tustin
1) A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately supported by the
information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question. A "No Impact" answer is
adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects
like the one involved (e.g., the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact" answer should be
explained where it is based on project- specific factors and general standards (e.g., the project will not expose
sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project - specific screening analysis).
2) All answers must take into account the whole action involved, including off -site, on -site, cumulative project level,
indirect, direct, construction, and operational impacts.
3) Once the lead agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur, then the checklist answers must
indicate whether the impact is potentially significant, less than significant with mitigation, or less than significant.
"Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect may be significant. If
there are one or more "Potentially Significant Impact" entries when the determination is made and EIR is
required.
4) "Negative Declaration: Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of
mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to a "Less than Significant
Impact." The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect
to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from Section XVII, "Earlier Analyses," may be cross -
referenced).
5) Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, an effect has
been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section 15063 (c) (3)(D). In this case, a brief
discussion should identify the following:
a) Earlier Analysis Used. Identify and state where they are available for review.
b) Impacts Adequately Addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of
and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether
such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis.
c) Mitigation Measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation Measures Incorporated,"
describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the
extent to which they address site - specific conditions for the project.
6) Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to information sources for potential
impacts (e.g., general plans, zoning ordinances). Reference to a previously prepared or outside document should,
where appropriate, include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated.
7) Supporting Information Sources: A source list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals
contacted should be cited in the discussion.
8) This is only a suggested form, and lead agencies are free to use different formats; however, lead agencies
normally address the questions from this checklist that are relevant to a project's environmental effects in
whatever format is selected.
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9) The explanation of each issue should identify:
a) the significance criteria or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question; and,
b) the mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than significance.
Issues
I. AESTHETICS. Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic
vista?
b) Substantially damage scenic resources,
including, but not limited to, tress, rock
outcroppings, and historic buildings within a
state scenic highway?
c) Substantially degrade the existing visual
character or quality of the site and its
surroundings?
d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare
which would adversely affect day or nighttime
views in the area?
❑ ❑
No
Impact
Discussion:
The proposed projects will provide updated parking ordinance with minor text amendments for clarified implementation
and enforcement of existing parking requirements and standards. No physical improvements are proposed in conjunction
with this project.
a) No Impact. The City of Tustin General Plan encourages protection of scenic views and resources through the
Hillside Review process; monitoring and limiting development of Peters Canyon Ridgeline consistent with the
requirements of the East Tustin Specific Plan; and through implementation of the Grading and Excavation Code and
Grading Manual. No physical improvements are proposed in conjunction with this project. The parking ordinance
updates do not exempt individual projects from review. Impacts related to any future project would be identified and
evaluated in conjunction with the applicable specific plan or other review document and may be subject to separate CEQA
review. Therefore, these projects will not have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista.
b) No Impact. The General Plan Circulation Element does not identify any State scenic highways within the City.
Impacts related to any future project would be identified and evaluated in conjunction with the applicable specific plan or
other review document and may be subject to separate CEQA review. Therefore no impacts are forecast from the
implementation of the proposed project.
c) No Impact. The parking ordinance amendment and updates do not exempt individual projects from review. Impacts
related to any future project would be identified and evaluated in conjunction with the applicable zoning code, specific
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Less Than
Significant
Potentially
With
Less Than
Significant
Mitigation
Significant
Impact
Incorporated
Impact
❑
❑
❑
❑ ❑
No
Impact
Discussion:
The proposed projects will provide updated parking ordinance with minor text amendments for clarified implementation
and enforcement of existing parking requirements and standards. No physical improvements are proposed in conjunction
with this project.
a) No Impact. The City of Tustin General Plan encourages protection of scenic views and resources through the
Hillside Review process; monitoring and limiting development of Peters Canyon Ridgeline consistent with the
requirements of the East Tustin Specific Plan; and through implementation of the Grading and Excavation Code and
Grading Manual. No physical improvements are proposed in conjunction with this project. The parking ordinance
updates do not exempt individual projects from review. Impacts related to any future project would be identified and
evaluated in conjunction with the applicable specific plan or other review document and may be subject to separate CEQA
review. Therefore, these projects will not have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista.
b) No Impact. The General Plan Circulation Element does not identify any State scenic highways within the City.
Impacts related to any future project would be identified and evaluated in conjunction with the applicable specific plan or
other review document and may be subject to separate CEQA review. Therefore no impacts are forecast from the
implementation of the proposed project.
c) No Impact. The parking ordinance amendment and updates do not exempt individual projects from review. Impacts
related to any future project would be identified and evaluated in conjunction with the applicable zoning code, specific
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plan, or other review document and may be subject to separate CEQA review. Therefore, no impacts are anticipated from
the implementation of the proposed projects.
d) No Impact. The parking ordinance amendment and updates addresses lighting for parking lots and loading areas
consistent with the Security Ordinance. A photometric plan and additional review would be required on a case -by -ease
basis for any lighting proposed. Therefore, there is no impact associated with these projects.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: No additional mitigation measures required
Sources: 1. City of Tustin General Plan (January lb, 2008)
2. City of Tustin Zoning Code
Issues:
IL AGRICULTURE RESOURCES. In
determining whether impacts to agricultural
resources are significant environmental effects,
lead agencies may refer to the California
Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site
Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the
California Dept. of Conservation as an optional
model to use in assessing impacts on
agriculture and farmland. Would the project:
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique
Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide
Importance (Farmland), as shown on
the maps prepared pursuant to the
Farmland Mapping and Monitoring
Program of the California Resources
Agency, to non - agricultural use?
b) Conflict with existing zoning for
agricultural use, or a Williamson Act
contract?
c) Involve other changes in the existing
environment which, due to their
location or nature, could result in
conversion of Farmland, to non-
agricultural use?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
X
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❑
❑
❑
Less Than
Significant
Impact
FOR
No
Impact
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❑
❑
Discussion:
The proposed project will provide updated parking ordinance with minor text amendments for clarified implementation
and enforcement of existing parking requirements and standards. No physical improvements are proposed in conjunction
with this project.
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a) No Impact. Since there are no improvements proposed in conjunction with this project, it will not result in any
impacts to Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland).
b) No Impact. Amendments to the parking ordinance will not result in conversion of farmland to a non - agricultural use.
There are no areas subject to a Williamson Act contract, and conservation of farmland in the Tustin Planning Area. Impacts
related to any future project would be identified and evaluated in conjunction with each specific project. Therefore, no
impacts are forecasted to occur as a result of implementation of the proposed projects.
c) No Impact. As described in Response II.b above, the proposed projects will not directly impact or result in the
conversion of existing farmland uses to non - agricultural uses. Therefore, no impacts are forecasted to occur as a result of
implementation of the proposed projects.
Mitigation Measures/Mouitoring Required: No additional mitigation measures required
Sources: 1. City of Tustin General Plan (January 16, 2008)
2. City of Tustin Zoning Code
Issues: Potentially Less Than Less Than No
Significant Significant Significant Impact
Impact With Impact
Mitigation
Incorporated
III. AIR QUALITY. Where available, the
significance criteria established by the
applicable air quality management or air
pollution control district may be relied upon to
make the following determinations. Would the
proj ect:
a) Conflict with or obstruct El F1
implementation of the applicable air
quality plan?
b) Violate any air quality standard or El El 0
contribute substantially to an existing
or projected air quality violation?
C) Result in a cumulatively considerable E El
net increase of any criteria pollutant for
which the project region is non-
attainment under an applicable federal
or state ambient air quality standard
(including releasing emissions which
exceed quantitative thresholds for
ozone precursors)?
d) Expose sensitive receptors to
substantial pollutant concentrations?
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e) Create objectionable odors affecting a El
substantial number of people?
Discussion:
The proposed projects will provide updated parking ordinance with minor text amendments for clarified implementation
and enforcement of existing parking requirements and standards. No physical improvements are proposed in conjunction
with this project.
a) No Impacts. The proposed projects would not conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality
plan, as prepared by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) in the Air Quality Management Plan
(AQMP) for the South Coast Air Basin. No physical improvements are proposed in conjunction with the amendments to
the zoning code. Impacts related to any future project would be identified and evaluated in conjunction with applicable
specific plan(s) or other review document and may be subject to separate CEQA review. Therefore, no impacts are
forecasted to occur as a result of implementation of the proposed projects.
b -e) No Impacts. Grading and development activities are not associated with the proposed parking code amendments.
Impacts related to any future project would be identified and evaluated in conjunction with applicable zoning specific
plan(s) or other review document and may be subject to separate CEQA review and will be subject to the City's standard
conditions of approval to minimize local nuisance from grading and construction activities. This condition is in
conformance with the SCAQMD requirements and therefore, no impacts are anticipated to occur.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: No additional mitigation measures required
Sources: 1. City of Tustin General Plan (January 16, 2008)
2. A GUIDE TO THE FARMLAND MAPPING AND MONITORING PROGRAM, 2004 EDITION
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Issues: Potentially Less Than Less Than No
Significant Significant Significant Impact
Impact With Impact
Mitigation
Incorporated
N. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the
project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, E E
either directly or through habitat
modifications, on any species
identified as a candidate, sensitive, or
special status species in local or
regional plans, policies, or regulations,
or by the California Department of
Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service?
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Issues:
b) Have a substantial adverse effect on
any riparian habitat or other sensitive
natural community identified in local
or regional plans, policies, regulations
or by the California Department of
Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service?
C) Have a substantial adverse effect on
federally protected wetlands as defined
by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
(including, but not limited to, marsh,
vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through
direct removal, filling, hydrological
interruption, or other means?
d) Interfere substantially with the
movement of any native resident or
migratory fish or wildlife species or
with established native resident or
migratory wildlife corridors, or impede
the use of native wildlife nursery sites?
e) Conflict with any local policies or
ordinances protecting biological
resources, such as a tree preservation
policy or ordinance?
fl Conflict with the provisions of an
adopted Habitat Conservation Plan,
Natural Community Conservation
Plan, or other approved local, regional,
or state habitat conservation plan?
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Less Than
Less Than
Significant
Significant
Significant
Impact
With
Impact
Mitigation
Incorporated
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Discussion:
The proposed project will provide updated parking ordinance with minor text amendments for clarified implementation
and enforcement of existing parking requirements and standards. No physical improvements are proposed in conjunction
with this project.
a, b) No Impact. The California Fish and Game Code was adopted by the State legislature to protect the fish and
wildlife resources of the State. Special permits are required for any lake or stream alterations, dredging or other activities
that may affect fish and game habitat. No physical improvements are currently proposed in conjunction with the
amendment to the parking code. Impacts related to any future project would be identified and evaluated in conjunction
with the California Fish and Game Code and may be subject to separate CEQA review. Therefore, no impacts will result
with implementation of the proposed projects.
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c) No Impact. In accordance with the City's existing permit (Order No. R8- 2009 -0030 and NPDES No. CAS618030)
with the Santa Ana Regional Quality Control Board, any future applicant may be required to prepare a Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to ensure grading and reclamation activities do not allow runoff from the site to carry
sediment during a storm event to impair the water quality. Any future project that is considered a priority project will be
required to prepare a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) to ensure runoff from the site due to ongoing operations
do not impair water quality downstream. Therefore, no impact is anticipated as part of the parking code amendment that
could cause a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.
d) No Impact. As discussed in response IV.a,b, the parking code amendment does not propose any physical changes.
Impacts related to any future project would be identified and evaluated in conjunction with the California Fish and Game
Code and may be subject to separate CEQA review and conditions of approval limiting grading activities. Therefore, no
impacts are anticipated from the implementation of the proposed projects.
e) No Impact. The City's General Plan Conservation/Open Space /Recreation Element encourage continued
maintenance of significant tree stands. The parking ordinance requires landscaping, including trees and shrubs, in areas at
the parking lot that are not used as part of the parking and circulation area. Future individual projects would be subject to
further review for consistency with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources. Therefore, there is no
impact.
f) No Impact. The City of Tustin is a participating member of the Natural Community Conservation Plan (NCCP) and
is within the Coastal Sub /Central Orange County NCCP region. No physical improvements are currently proposed in
conjunction with the amendments to the parking code. Impacts related to any future project would be identified and
evaluated in conjunction with the applicable NCCP /HCP plan or any other conservation plan and may be subject to
separate CEQA review. Therefore, the projects have no impact.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: No additional mitigation measures required
Sources: 1. City of Tustin General Plan (January 16, 2008)
2. City of Tustin Zoning Code
3. Department of Fish and Game, NCCP http: i""/ www. dtl,.ca .covlhabconincc�.html
Issues: Potentially Less Than Less Than
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Impact With Impact
Mitigation
Incorporated
V. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the
proj ect:
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in El E
the significance of a historical resource
as defined in § 15064.5?
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in El D E
the significance of an archaeological
resource pursuant to § 15064.5?
C) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique El
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unique geologic feature?
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d) Disturb any human remains, including
those interred outside of formal
cemeteries?
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Discussion:
The proposed projects will provide updated parking ordinance with minor text amendments for clarified implementation
and enforcement of existing parking requirements and standards. No physical improvements are proposed in conjunction
with these projects.
a) No Impact. The City of Tustin General Plan sets out conservation goals to maintain and enhance the City's unique
culturally and historically significant building sites or features. Specifically, Policy 12.1: Identify, designate, and protect
facilities of historical significance, and Policy 12.3: Development adjacent to a place, structure or object found to be of
historic significance should be designed so that the uses permitted and the architectural design will protect the visual
setting of the historical site. Since the parking code amendment will not change or alter the physical environment, and
each individual proposal will be subject to the City's Goals and Policies of the General Plan, the project is not anticipated
to create a substantial adverse change to historical resources and no impacts are forecasted from the implementation of the
proposed project.
b, c) No Impact. According to the City of Tustin General Plan Conservation/Open Space /Recreation Element (Goal
13), and the Standard Conditions of Approval, individual projects will be subject to site inspection by certified
archaeologists or paleontologists for new development in designated sensitive areas. These conditions will be required on
a case -by -case basis for individual projects; however the parking code amendment proposes no physical changes.
Therefore, no impacts related to archaeological resources would result from the proposed projects.
d) No Impact. No physical improvements are currently proposed in conjunction with the parking code amendments. As
such, the project will not adversely affect, destroy or disturb human remains. Impacts related to any future project would be
identified and evaluated in conjunction with a specific project and standard conditions of approval applied; however, no
foreseeable impacts related to cultural resources are anticipated.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: No additional mitigation measures required
Sources: 1. City of Tustin General Plan (January 16, 2008)
2. City of Tustin Zoning Code
Issues: Potentially
Significant
Impact
VI GEOLOGY AND SOILS. Would the project:
a. Expose people or structures to potential
substantial adverse effects, including
the risk of loss, injury or death
involving:
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Less Than
Less Than No
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Significant
Significant
Significant Impact
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Impact
With
Impact
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Mitigation
Incorporated
i. Rupture of a known
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earthquake fault, as delineated
on the most recent Alquist-
Priolo Earthquake Fault
Zoning Map issued by the
State Geologist for the area or
based on other substantial
evidence of a known fault?
Refer to Division of Mines and
Geology Special Publication
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shaking?
iii. Seismic - related ground failure,
including liquefaction?
iv. Landslides?
b. Result in substantial soil erosion or the
loss of topsoil?
c. Be located on a geologic unit or soil
that is unstable, or that would become
unstable as a result of the project, and
potentially result in on- or off -site
landslide, lateral spreading,
subsidence, liquefaction or collapse?
d. Be located on expansive soil, as
defined in Table 18 1 B of the Uniform
Building Code (1994), creating
substantial risks to life or property?
e. Have soils incapable of adequately
supporting the use of septic tanks or
alternative waste water disposal
systems where sewers are not available
for the disposal of waste water?
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Discussion:
The proposed projects will provide updated parking ordinance with minor text amendments for clarified implementation
and enforcement of existing parking requirements and standards. No physical improvements are proposed in conjunction
with these projects.
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a (i) No Impact. According to the City of Tustin General Plan, Public Safety Element (January 2001), the Tustin
Planning Area (Planning Area) lies within a seismically active region. However, there are no known active or suspected
potentially active faults identified within the Planning Area. The El Modena fault passes through the Planning Area's
northern section; however, studies have not been conclusive about the active /inactive status of this fault. The Code
Amendments propose no physical changes and individual proposals would be subject to individual review. Therefore, no
impacts associated with rupture of a known earthquake fault are anticipated with the implementation of the proposed
proj ects.
a (ii) No Impact. There is no evidence of any active or potentially active faults within the Tustin Planning Area
(Planning Area) and it is not located within an Alquist- Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone. However, the Planning Area is
located in the seismically active region of southern California. Slight to intense ground shaking is possible at within the
Planning Area if an earthquake occurs on a segment of the active faults in the region. Under current seismic design
standards and California Building Code (CBC) provisions, new buildings would incur only minor damage in small to
moderate earthquakes, and potential structural damage during a large earthquake, although new buildings are expected to
remain standing during such events (City of Tustin General Plan, Safety Element). With application of the provisions of
Chapter 16A Division IV of the 1998 California Building Code and the Structural Engineers Association of California,
( SEAOC) guidelines, adequate structural protection in the event of an earthquake would be provided, thus reducing
impacts from strong seismic ground shaking to a less than significant level. Since there is no development associated with
the parking code amendments and individual projects would be subject to the California Building Code and the SEAOC
guidelines, no impacts will occur as part of these projects.
a (iii -iv) No Impact. There is no development associated with the parking code amendments and individual projects
would be subject to the California Building Code and the SEAOC guidelines. Furthermore, a standard condition of
approval requiring a soils report will be required prior to issuance of a grading permit for any future project. Therefore, no
impacts will occur as part of these projects.
b) No Impact. The City of Tustin is a co- permittee with Orange County in the NPDES program, which is designed to
reduce pollutants in storm water runoff. Accordingly, during construction of any future project, the applicant will be
required to develop and submit a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to the Santa Ana Regional Water
Quality Management Plan (RWQMP) for compliance with the Statewide NPDES for construction activity. The SWPPP
would contain Best Management Practices (BMPs) as identified in the Orange County Drainage Area Master Plan
(DAMP) to eliminate or reduce erosion and polluted runoff. General BMPs applicable to construction include erosion
controls, sediment controls, tracking controls, wind erosion control, non -storm water management, and materials and
water management. A standard condition of approval requiring BMP's as part of individual development plans will be
required prior to issuance of a grading permit for any future project. Therefore, no impacts will occur as part of these
proj ects.
e -d) No Impact. As indicated in VLa(ii) above, there is no development associated with the parking code amendments
and individual projects would be subject to the California Building Code and the SEAOC guidelines. A soils report
prepared by a certified soils engineer may be required as part of any project on a case -by -case basis. Since there is no
development associated with the zoning code amendment, no impacts will occur as part of these projects.
e) No Impact. The proposed code amendments do not involve the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal
systems. On a case -by -case basis, any future proposed project will be subject to submit a site - specific geotechnical
investigation for the site and preparation of a geologic and soils report prepared by a certified soils engineer. Therefore, no
impacts will occur from the implementation of the proposed projects.
Mitigation Measures /Monitoring Required: No additional mitigation measures required
Sources: 1. City of Tustin General Plan (January 16, 2008)
2. City of Tustin Zoning Code
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Issues:
Potentially
Less Than
Less Than
No
Significant
Significant
Significant
Impact
Impact
With
Impact
Mitigation
Incorporated
VII HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS. Would the project:
a)
Create a significant hazard to the
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public or the environment through the
routine transport, use, or disposal of
hazardous materials?
b)
Create a significant hazard to the
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public or the environment through
reasonably foreseeable upset and
accident conditions involving the
release of hazardous materials into the
environment?
C)
Emit hazardous emissions or handle
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hazardous or acutely hazardous
materials, substances, or waste within
one-quarter mile of an existing or
proposed school?
d)
Be located on a site which is included
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on a list of hazardous materials sites
compiled pursuant to Government
Code section 65962.5 and, as a result,
would it create a significant hazard to
the public or the environment?
e)
For a project located within an airport
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land use plan or, where such a plan has
not been adopted, within two miles of a
public airport or public use airport,
would the project result in a safety
hazard for people residing or working
in the project area?
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For a project within the vicinity of a
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private airstrip, would the project result
in a safety hazard for people residing
or working in the project area?
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Issues:
g) Impair implementation of or physically
interfere with an adopted emergency
response plan or emergency evacuation
plan?
h) Expose people or structures to a
significant risk of loss, injury or death
involving wildland fires, including
where wildlands are adjacent to
urbanized areas or where residences
are intermixed with wildlands?
Potentially
Less Than
Less Than
Significant
Significant
Significant
Impact
With
Impact
Mitigation
Incorporated
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No
Impact
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Discussion:
The proposed projects will provide updated parking ordinance with minor text amendments for clarified implementation
and enforcement of existing parking requirements and standards. No physical improvements are proposed in conjunction
with these projects.
a - e) No Impact. The projects involve the implementation of zoning code amendment for parking. There are no
hazardous materials proposed as part of this project. Each individual development project will be subject to review on a
case -by -case basis for hazardous materials. Therefore, no impacts related to this issue will result from the proposed
projects, and no mitigation measures are required.
d) No Impact. These projects do not involve a specific hazardous materials site. Any new development project will be
subject to review with the list compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5. A standard condition of approval
will require a site - specific geotechnical investigation for the entire site and preparation of a geologic and soils report will
be required as part of the project. Therefore, no impacts related to this issue will result from the proposed projects.
e - I) No Impact. According to the City's General Plan Circulation Element, air travel is available from John Wayne
Airport in Orange County, approximately five miles to the south by surface roadway. However, the Tustin Planning Area
does not lie within any of John Way's safety zones. The former MCAS Tustin helicopter station is located in the southern
portion of the City. A Specific Plan for reuse of the base has resulted in the elimination of aviation uses, with the
exception of heliports individually permitted or blimp operations as an interim use. Any new development will be subject
to review with the Airport Land Use Commission if necessary. Any conditions of approval will be incorporated into each
individual project where necessary. Therefore, no safety hazards are anticipated related to this issue.
g -h) No Impact. The proposed parking code amendments would not involve any uses that would interfere with the City's
Emergency Operations Plan or with major emergency evacuation routes out of the area nor is it anticipated to expose
people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to
urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands. Therefore, there are no impacts associated with this
issue.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: No additional mitigation measures required
Sources: 1. City of Tustin General Plan (January 16, 2008)
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2. City of Tustin Zoning Code
Issues: Potentially Less Than Less Than No
VIII HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY.
Would
the project:
a)
During project construction,
substantially impair the water quality
of receiving waters? In considering
water quality, factors such as water
temperature, dissolved oxygen levels,
and turbidity should be considered.
b)
Following project construction,
substantially impair the water quality
of receiving waters? In considering
water quality, factors such as water
temperature, dissolved oxygen levels,
and turbidity should be considered.
C)
Substantially alter the existing drainage
pattern of the site or area, including
through the alteration of the course of a
stream or river, in a manner that would
result in flooding- or off -site?
d)
Substantially increase the rate or
amount of surface runoff in a manner
that would result in flooding on- or off -
site?
e)
Substantially alter the existing drainage
pattern of the site or area, including
through the alteration of the course of a
stream or river, in a manner that would
result in substantial erosion or siltation
on- or off -site?
f)
Otherwise result in substantial
increased erosion or siltation on- or
off -site?
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Mitigation
Incorporated
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Issues:
Potentially
Less Than
Less Than
No
Significant
Significant
Significant
Impact
Impact
With
Impact
Mitigation
Incorporated
g)
Change runoff flow rates or volumes in
0
0
a manner that substantially alters the
existing drainage pattern of the site or
area, including through the alteration
of the course of a stream or river, and
results in a significant adverse
environmental impact?
h)
Create or contribute runoff water that
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would exceed the capacity of existing
or planned stormwater drainage
systems?
i)
Increase impervious surfaces and
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runoff in a manner that substantially
impairs water quality or causes other
significant adverse environmental
impacts?
Provide substantial additional sources
of polluted runoff or increase the
discharges of pollutants such as heavy
metals, pathogens, petroleum
derivatives, synthetic organics,
sediment, nutrients, oxygen-demanding
substances, and trash?
k)
For projects that are tributary to water
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bodies that are listed as impaired on the
Clean Water Act section 303(d) list,
result in an increase of any pollutant
for which the water body is listed as
impaired?
1)
Substantially degrade or impair an
environmentally sensitive area?
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Substantially degrade or impair surface
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water quality of marine, fresh, or
wetland waters?
n)
Substantially degrade or impair
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groundwater quality?
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Potentially
Less Than
Less Than
No
Significant
Significant
Significant
Impact
Impact
With
Impact
Mitigation
Incorporated
0) Substantially degrade aquatic, wetland,
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or riparian habitat?
P) Otherwise substantially degrade water
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quality?
q) Cause or contribute to an exceedance
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or applicable surface water or
groundwater receiving water quality
objectives or degradation of beneficial
uses?
0 Violate any other water quality
standards or waste discharge
requirements?
S) Substantially deplete groundwater
supplies or interfere substantially with
groundwater recharge such that there
would be a net deficit in aquifer
volume or a lowering of the local
groundwater table (e.g., the production
rate of pre-existing nearby wells would
drop to a level which would not
support existing land uses or planned
uses for which permits have been
granted)?
t) Place housing within a 100 -year flood
hazard area as mapped on a federal
Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood
Insurance Rate Map or other flood
delineation map?
U) Place within a 100 -year flood hazard
area structures that would impede or
redirect flows?
V) Expose people or structures to a
significant risk of loss, injury or death
involving flooding, including flooding
as a result of the failure of a levee or
dam?
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Less Than
Less Than No
Significant
Significant
Significant Impact
Impact
With
Impact
Mitigation
Incorporated
W) Expose people or structures to a
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significant risk of inundation by seiche,
tsunami, or mudflow?
Discussion:
The proposed project will provide updated parking ordinance with minor text amendments for clarified implementation
and enforcement of existing parking requirements and standards. No physical improvements are proposed in conjunction
with this project.
a - b) No Impact. The City of Tustin is a co- permittee with Orange County in the NPDES program, which is designed to
reduce pollutants in storm water runoff. Accordingly, during construction of a development project, the applicant will be
required to develop and submit a SWPPP to the Santa Ana RWQMP for compliance with the Statewide NPDES for
construction activity. The SWPPP would contain BMPs as identified in the Orange County Drainage Area Master Plan
(DAMP) to eliminate or reduce erosion and polluted runoff. General BMPs applicable to construction include erosion
controls, sediment controls, tracking controls, wind erosion control, non -storm water management, and materials and
water management.
By preparing a SWPPP for NPDES compliance in addition to the standard conditions of approval for water quality, any
future project would potentially meet all applicable regulations to manage runoff from the project site. Pollutants in storm
water would be substantially reduced by source control and treatment BMPs. In that there is no development proposed as
part of these projects, there would be no impacts.
e) No Impact. Construction of any future project may temporarily alter existing drainage patterns, as there would be
areas of exposed soil during grading and excavation activities. If a storm event were to occur during these activities,
exposed sediments may be carried off-site and into the local storm drain system increasing siltation. However, as
discussed in Response No. VIII.a -b, any future project would be required, as part of the standard conditions of approval,
to implement construction BMPs in compliance with the NPDES permit and Orange County Drainage Area Master Plan
(DAMP) to eliminate or reduce erosion and polluted runoff. Therefore, there are no impacts associated with these
proj ects.
d -e) No Impact. The projects includes minor text amendments to the zoning code. Any future project would be
subject to individual review and may be subject to CEQA review. To ensure off -site drainage does not result in flooding
on or off -site, any future applicant may be required, as part of the standard conditions of approval, to provide on -site
hydrology and hydraulic calculations for the proposed development and hydraulic calculations for proposed connections
to the existing storm drain system. This will ensure drainage improvements of any fixture project site will have a less than
significant effect on the environment. However, there are no impacts associated with the implementation of the parking
ordinance.
f) No Impact. Compliance with the NPDES permit (refer to Response VIII.a -b) and BMPs (discussed in Responses
VIII.a -b, VIII.c, and VIII.d above) would reduce potential water quality impacts to less than significant levels. There are
no impacts associated with the implementation of the parking ordinance.
g - h) No Impact. Future projects may generate runoff and may increase runoff and types of pollutants (i.e.: some
trash and oil /grease from vehicles) that are typically associated with parking areas. However, adherence to an approved
Water Quality Management Plan will help to minimize polluted runoff into the storm drain. Since there is no development
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associated with the parking code amendments and individual projects may be subject to providing a WQMP on a case -by-
case basis, no impacts will occur as part of these projects.
i-j) No Impact. As described in response VIIIg -h, runoff typically increases with parking, however, there is no
development associated with the zoning amendment and individual projects would be subject to providing a WQMP on a
case -by -case basis. Therefore there are no impacts associated with the proposed project.
k) No Impact. Any future project may generate and increase runoff and types of pollutants (i.e.: some trash and
oil/grease from vehicles). As discussed in Response No. VIII a -b) and c), construction and operation of any new project
will be subject to comply with the requirements of the Orange County NPDES program, which is designed to reduce
pollutants in storm water runoff. Accordingly, any new applicant will be required to implement BMPs as identified in the
Orange County Drainage Area Master Plan (DAMP) to eliminate or reduce erosion and polluted runoff during and after
construction of the proposed project. Adherence to an approved Water Quality Management Plan will help to minimize
polluted runoff into the storm drain. There is no development associated with these projects and individual projects would
be subject to providing a WQMP on a case -by -case basis. Therefore, no impacts will occur.
1) No Impact. There is no construction proposed as part of the proposed projects. There are no Environmentally Sensitive
Areas (ESA's) or Areas of Special Biological Significance (ASBS) identified on the San Diego Creek Watershed map.
Therefore, there are no impacts associated with this issue.
m) No Impact. If a new development or redevelopment project involves the addition of 2,500 square feet or more of
impervious surface and is located within, directly adjacent to (within 200 feet), or discharging directly to receiving waters
within environmentally sensitive areas, then it qualifies as a priority project and is subject to additional requirements.
Since there is no development associated with these projects and individual projects would be subject to providing a
WQMP on a case -by -case basis, no impacts will occur.
n) No Impact. There is no development associated with these projects and future projects would be subject to individual
review on a case -by -case basis, no impacts will occur as part of these projects.
o) No Impact. As discussed in response VIII 1, there are no Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESA's) or Areas of Special
Biological Significance (ASBS) identified on the Sand Diego Creek Watershed map. Therefore, there are no impacts
associated with this issue.
p - q) No Impact. As discussed in Response No. VIII a- c, any future construction of individual projects will be subject to
comply with the requirements of the Orange County NPDES program, which is designed to reduce pollutants in storm
water runoff. Accordingly, any individual applicant will be required to implement BMPs as identified in the Orange
County Drainage Area Master Plan (DAMP) to eliminate or reduce erosion and polluted runoff during and after
construction of the proposed project. No impact is associated with the Code Amendments.
r) No Impact. As discussed in Response No. VIII a- c, any future proposed construction and operation of an individual
project will be subject to comply with the requirements of the Orange County NPDES program, which is designed to
reduce pollutants in storm water runoff. Accordingly, individual applicants will be required to implement BMPs as
identified in the Orange County Drainage Area Master Plan (DAMP) to eliminate or reduce erosion and polluted runoff
during and after construction of the proposed project. No impact areas are anticipated as part of this Code Amendments.
s) No Impact. As discussed in Response No. VIII n, since there is no development associated with these projects and
future projects would be subject to individual review on a case -by -case basis, no impacts will occur as part of these
projects.
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t - u) No Impact. Any individual projects will be subject to review according to the Flood Insurance Rate Map. The map
would indicate whether a project was subject to a flood zone. However, no development is proposed as part of these
projects. Therefore, there are no impacts associated with this issue.
v) No Impact. In the unlikely event of flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam, the City has implemented an
Emergency Preparedness Plan that addresses several hazard areas including flooding. This Emergency Preparedness Plan
has been reviewed by State and Federal agencies which have their own roles in the event of an emergency. Any future
development project would be subject to review on a case -by -case basis as to whether or not it is within a flood zone (as
addressed in VIII t -u) and potentially subject to significant risk of loss, injury or death involving flooding, including
flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam. However, there are no impacts associated with these projects.
w) No Impact. Any future development projects would be subject to review to determine whether the project is within
an area that has been identified as susceptible to liquefaction or potential bedrock landslides. These areas are identified on
Figure COSR -1 of the City's General Plan. When development is proposed within these areas, studies shall be performed
as directed by the City to determine the potential for hazards and the amount of development which is supportable on the
site. As described in VIII v, in the unlikely event of inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow an individual project
would be part of the City's Emergency Preparedness Plan. Therefore, no impacts associated with this issue.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: No additional mitigation measures required
Sources: 1. City of Tustin General Plan (January 16, 2008)
2. City of Tustin Zoning Code
3. OC Watersheds http:/''www.<: .)cwatersheds.conl /IRAN PP.aspx
Issues: Potentially Less Than
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Impact With
Mitigation
Incorporated
IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the
project:
Less Than No
Significant Impact
Impact
a) Physically divide an established E El
community?
b) Conflict with any applicable land use El M
plan, policy, or regulation of an agency
with jurisdiction over the project
(including, but not limited to the
general plan, specific plan, local
coastal program, or zoning ordinance)
adopted for the purpose of avoiding or
mitigating an environmental effect?
e) Conflict with any applicable habitat E
conservation plan or natural
community conservation plan?
Discussion:
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The proposed projects will provide updated parking ordinance with minor text amendments for clarified implementation
and enforcement of existing parking requirements and standards. No physical improvements are proposed in conjunction
with these projects.
a) No Impact. The parking ordinance update will provide minor text amendments to clarify and strengthen regulations
and will not divide an established community. Therefore, no impacts will occur.
b) No Impact. The City's General Plan Circulation Element Implementation Program indicates the following: "Parking
Ordinance Study: The City shall complete a Parking Ordinance study which will include issues such as guest parking
standards, shared use of parking facilities, parking for smaller vehicles and necessary changes to City codes and
regulations." This parking ordinance update will provide minor text amendments to the parking requirements to clarify
and strengthen regulations. Therefore, the project is in conformance with the General Plan, and there are no conflicts
related to this issue.
e) No Impact. As indicated in response IV f, the City of Tustin is a participating member of the Natural Community
Conservation Plan (NCCP) and is within the Central /Coastal Orange County region. No physical improvements are
currently proposed in conjunction with the amendments to the parking code. Impacts related to any future project would
be identified and evaluated in conjunction with the applicable NCCP /HCP plan or any other conservation plan and may be
subject to separate CEQA review. As a result, no impacts are anticipated from the implementation of the proposed
proj ects.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: No additional mitigation measures required
Sources: 1. City of Tustin General Plan (January 16, 2008)
2. City of Tustin Zoning Code
Issues: Potentially
Significant
Impact
X MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the project:
a) Result in the loss of availability of a ❑
known mineral resource that would be
of value to the region and the residents
of the state?
b) Result in the loss of availability of a
locally- important mineral resource
recovery site delineated on a local
general plan, specific plan or other land
use plan?
Less Than Less Than No
Significant Significant Impact
With Impact
Mitigation
Incorporated
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Discussion:
The proposed projects will provide updated parking ordinance with minor text amendments for clarified implementation
and enforcement of existing parking requirements and standards. No physical improvements are proposed in conjunction
with these projects.
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a -b) No Impact. According to the City of Tustin Conservation/Open Space /Recreations Element (Figure COSR -2)
there are no known mineral resources within the City that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state.
Therefore, there are no project related impacts associated with mineral resources.
Issues:
XI NOISE. Would the project result in:
a) Exposure of persons to or generation of
noise levels in excess of standards
established in the local general plan or
noise ordinance, or applicable
standards of other agencies?
b) Exposure of persons to or generation of
excessive groundborne vibration or
groundborne noise levels?
C) A substantial permanent increase in
ambient noise levels in the project
vicinity above levels existing without
the project?
d) A substantial temporary or periodic
increase in ambient noise levels in the
project vicinity above levels existing
without the project?
e) For a project located within an airport
land use plan or, where such a plan has
not been adopted, within two miles of a
public airport or public use airport,
would the project expose people
residing or working in the project area
to excessive noise levels?
fl For a project within the vicinity of a
private airstrip, would the project
expose people residing or working in
the project area to excessive noise
levels?
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Impact
Mitigation
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Discussion:
The proposed projects will provide updated parking ordinance with minor text amendments for clarified implementation
and enforcement of existing parking requirements and standards. No physical improvements are proposed in conjunction
with these projects.
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a -d) No Impact. The City of Tustin General Plan Noise Element, and the City's Municipal Code, Chapter 6 Section
4614, Noise Control (Noise Ordinance) establish noise standards for the City. The Safety and Noise Element addresses
noise with respect to general land use compatibility, while the Noise Ordinance addresses noise from specific sources. The
Noise Ordinance established exterior noise standards of 55 dBA during the daytime hours between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00
p.m. and 50 dBA during the nighttime hours between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. These noise standards are adjusted further
based on the cumulative duration of the noise occurrence, as well as the prevailing ambient noise levels near the project.
Each future individual development project will be subject to review on a case -by -case basis. The proposed projects
would not expose people to excessive noise, therefore, no impact will occur as a result of these projects.
e-f) No Impact. As indicated in response VII e -f, according to the City's General Plan Circulation Element, air travel is
available from John Wayne Airport in Orange County, approximately five miles to the south by surface roadway.
However, the Tustin Planning Area does not lie within any of John Way's safety zones. The former MCAS Tustin
helicopter station was located in the southern portion of the City. A Specific Plan for reuse of the base has resulted in the
elimination of aviation uses, with the exception of heliports individually permitted or blimp operations as an interim use.
New development could be subject to review with the Airport Land Use Commission if necessary as well as with the
Noise Ordinance. Any conditions of approval will be incorporated into each individual project where necessary.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: No additional mitigation measures required
Sources: 1. City of Tustin General Plan (January 16, 2008)
2. City of Tustin Zoning Code
Issues: Potentially Less Than Less Than No
Significant Significant Significant Impact
Impact With Impact
Mitigation
Incorporated
XII POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the
project:
a) Induce substantial population growth ❑ ❑ 0
in an area, either directly (for example,
by proposing new homes and
businesses) or indirectly (for example,
through extension of road or other
infrastructure)?
b) Displace substantial numbers of F-1 F-1 F-1
existing housing, necessitating the
construction of replacement housing
elsewhere?
c) Displace substantial numbers of El F-1 E
people, necessitating the construction
of replacement housing elsewhere?
Discussion:
The proposed projects will provide updated parking ordinance with minor text amendments for clarified implementation
and enforcement of existing parking requirements and standards. No physical improvements are proposed in conjunction
with these projects.
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a) No Impact. The Tustin Planning Area is an established and urbanized area. The parking code updates will better
organize and supplement Tustin's existing parking regulations to clarify and strengthen regulations. There is no
development associated with the Code Amendments. Therefore, no impact on the local or regional population is expected
to occur.
b) No Impact. There is no development associated with the Code Amendments Therefore, no housing would be
displaced by the implementation of the proposed project. Therefore, there are no impacts associated with this issue.
c) No Impact. As stated in Response No. XII b) no development is associated with the Code Amendment and no persons
would be displaced by the implementation of the proposed project. Therefore, there are no impacts associated with this
issue.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: No additional mitigation measures required
Sources: 1. City of Tustin General Plan (January 16, 2008)
2. City of Tustin Zoning Code
Issues: Potentially Less Than Less Than No
Significant Significant Significant Impact
Impact With Impact
Mitigation
Incorporated
XIII PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the project:
a) Result in substantial adverse physical El ❑ 0 rq
impacts associated with the provision
of new or physically altered
governmental facilities, need for new
or physically altered governmental
facilities, the construction of which
could cause significant environmental
impacts, in order to maintain
acceptable service ratios, response
times or other performance objectives
for any of the public services:
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Discussion:
The proposed projects will provide updated parking ordinance with minor text amendments for clarified implementation
and enforcement of existing parking requirements and standards. No physical improvements are proposed in conjunction
with these projects.
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a) Fire protection. No Impact. The Orange County Fire Authority provides fire protection for the City of Tustin on a
contractual basis. All water mains and fire hydrants must be constructed in accordance with Orange County
guidelines and are subject to approval by the Orange County Fire Authority. Adherence to these guidelines will
ensure that no significant impacts on fire protection services will occur. Future projects will be subject to individual
review by the Fire Authority. Therefore, there are no impacts related to fire protection.
Police protection. No Impact. The Tustin Police Department provides law enforcement services within the City of
Tustin. Routine and scheduled patrolling is done throughout the City and would continue as they do under existing
conditions. It is not anticipated that the proposed parking amendments would require additional officers. Rather, it is
assumed that the Police Department will continue to assess and evaluate its crime statistics for problem areas within
the City. No impacts associated with the implementation of the parking code.
Schools. No Impact. The proposed project will not provide housing that would generate demand for additional
schools. The project will not increase student population necessitating a need for new or expanded school facilities.
No impacts are anticipated.
Parks. No Impact. The proposed projects do not propose new construction and would not attract new residents to
the area. Therefore, the project would not generate a demand for additional parks. No mitigation measures are
required.
Other Public Facilities. No Impact. The proposed parking ordinance update addresses parking requirements for
future projects. The proposed project would not result in any substantial increase in demands on other government
services or public facilities such as roads, libraries, hospitals, or post offices. Future projects may generate traffic
however; these impacts would be reviewed and considered on a case -by -case basis and conditions of approval
included as necessary to mitigate impacts. These projects would not increase the need for maintenance of these public
facilities. No mitigation measures are required.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: No additional mitigation measures required
Sources:
XIV
1. City of Tustin General Plan (January 16, 2008)
2. City of Tustin Zoning Code
Issues:
RECREATION. Would the project:
a) Increase the use of existing
neighborhood and regional parks or
other recreational facilities such that
substantial physical deterioration of the
facility would occur or be accelerated?
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Significant
Significant
Impact
With
Impact
Mitigation
Incorporated
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b) Does the project include recreational
facilities or require the construction or
expansion of recreational facilities
which have an adverse physical effect
on the environment?
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Discussion:
The proposed projects will provide updated parking ordinance with minor text amendments for clarified implementation
and enforcement of existing parking requirements and standards. No physical improvements are proposed in conjunction
with these projects.
a -b) No Impact. The proposed projects will provide minor text amendments to the parking code. The proposed project
does not involve the construction of uses that will increase demand for parks. Therefore, the proposed projects will not
adversely impact existing recreational facilities.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: No additional mitigation measures required
Sources: 1. City of Tustin General Plan (January 16, 2008)
2. City of Tustin Zoning Code
Issues: Potentially Less Than Less Than No
Significant Significant Significant Impact
Impact With Impact
Mitigation
Incorporated
XV TRANSPORTATION/ TRAFFIC. Would the
project:
a) Cause an increase in traffic which is ❑ ❑
substantial in relation to the existing
traffic load and capacity of the street
system (i.e., result in a substantial
increase in either the number of vehicle
trips, the volume to capacity ratio on
roads, or congestion at intersections)?
b) Exceed, either individually or ❑
cumulatively, a level of service
standard established by the county
congestion management agency for
designated roads or highways?
e) Result in a change in air traffic ❑ ❑ ❑
patterns, including either an increase in
traffic levels or a change in location
that results in substantial safety risks?
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Issues: Potentially Less Than Less Than No
Significant Significant Significant Impact
Impact With Impact
Mitigation
Incorporated
d) Substantially increase hazards due to a E-1 El El M
design feature (e.g., sharp curves or
dangerous intersections) or
incompatible uses (e.g., farm
equipment)?
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access?
f) Result in inadequate parking capacity? 0
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or programs supporting alternative
transportation (e.g., bus turnouts,
bicycle racks)?
Discussion:
The proposed projects will provide updated parking ordinance with minor text amendments for clarified implementation
and enforcement of existing parking requirements and standards. No physical improvements are proposed in conjunction
with these projects.
a) No Impact. Construction and operation of future projects may generate traffic. These impacts would be reviewed and
considered on a case-by-case basis and conditions of approval included as necessary to mitigate impacts. The proposed
project is not anticipated to impact traffic. No mitigation is necessary.
b) No Impact. The City has adopted a Congestion Management Program (CMP) to reduce traffic congestion and to
provide a mechanism for coordinating land use development and transportation improvement decisions. Any future
project will require review and conformance with the requirements of the Tustin General Plan and the CMP. However, no
improvements are proposed as part of these projects. Therefore, it would have no impact and no mitigation is necessary.
c) No Impact. The projects would not produce any air traffic increases, nor would impact existing air traffic patterns.
No impacts are anticipated from implementation of the proposed projects.
d) No Impact. The parking ordinance update will provide minor text amendments to clarify and strengthen parking
regulations. This will help to ensure that individual future projects are designed to avoid hazards and be compatible with
surrounding uses.
e) No Impact. The proposed projects do not include any new development and will not result in inadequate emergency
access. Future projects will be reviewed and considered on a case-by-case basis and conditions of approval included as
necessary to mitigate impacts. No mitigation is necessary.
f) No Impact. Individual uses and their required parking need will be updated to ensure that adequate parking capacity
is provided for future projects. Therefore, there is no impact to this issue and no mitigation is necessary.
g) No Impact. The projects will not conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting alternative
transportation in that the parking code update are minor text amendments to Tustin's existing parking regulations and help
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provide comprehensive parking regulations. These regulations are consistent with the City's Circulation Element which
addresses the circulation improvements needed to provide adequate capacity for future land uses. The Element establishes
a hierarchy of transportation routes with specific development standards. Future projects will be required to conform to
the City's Circulation Element based on individual review. Therefore, there is no impact to this issue and no mitigation is
necessary.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: No additional mitigation measures required
Sources: 1. City of Tustin General Plan (January 16, 2008)
2. City of Tustin Zoning Code
Issues: Potentially
Significant
Impact
XVI UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS.
Would the project:
a) Exceed wastewater treatment
requirements of the applicable
Regional Water Quality Control
Board?
b) Require or result in the construction of
new water or wastewater treatment
facilities or expansion of existing
facilities, the construction of which
could cause significant environmental
effects?
c) Require or result in the construction of
new storm water drainage facilities or
expansion of existing facilities, the
construction of which could cause
significant environmental effects?
d) Have sufficient water supplies
available to serve the project from
existing entitlements and resources, or
are new or expanded entitlements
needed? In making this determination,
the City shall consider whether the
project is subject to the water supply
assessment requirements of Water
Code Section 10910, et. Seq. (SB 610),
and the requirements of Government
Code Section 664737 (SB 221).
Less Than Less Than No
Significant Significant Impact
With Impact
Mitigation
Incorporated
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Significant Significant Significant Impact
Impact With Impact
Mitigation
Incorporated
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wastewater treatment provider which
serves or may serve the project that it
has adequate capacity to serve the
project's projected demand in addition
to the provider's existing
commitments?
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permitted capacity to accommodate the
project's solid waste disposal needs?
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statutes and regulations related to solid
waste?
h) Would the project include a new or
retrofitted storm water treatment
control Best Management Practice
(BMP), (e.g. water quality treatment
basin, constructed treatment wetlands),
the operation of which could result in
significant environmental effects (e.g.
increased vectors and odors)?
Discussion:
The proposed projects will provide updated parking ordinance with minor text amendments for clarified implementation
and enforcement of existing parking requirements and standards. No physical improvements are proposed in conjunction
with these projects.
a) No Impact. The Tustin Planning Area is located within the jurisdiction of the Santa Ana Regional Quality Control
Board. Any wastewater generated by future projects would be subject to review for impacts on wastewater facilities.
Typically, any increase in wastewater flows resulting from an off - street parking project would be minimal. Future
projects would be required to comply with local and state regulations to minimize any potential impacts from hazardous
materials use. As discussed in Section VIII. Hydrology and Water Quality, any future project would be required to
implement standard BMPs to control storm water runoff at the project site. Therefore, no impacts are associated with
these projects.
b) No Impact. Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) provides water and wastewater services and the Orange County
Sewer District provides wastewater services within the Tustin Planning Area. The amount of potable water needed and
wastewater generated by a future project would most likely be nominal. Minor infrastructure improvements may be
required to provide on -site connections from the existing water and wastewater services to any new project. These minor
improvements would be reviewed on a case -by -case basis for any potential to cause significant environmental impacts.
Since there are no new wastewater treatments facilities or potable water facilities will be needed as part of these projects
there are no impacts.
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c) No Impact. As discussed in Response No. XVI a) above, future projects would be required to comply with local and
state regulations to minimize any potential impacts from expansion of existing facilities. Any future project would be
required to implement standard BMPs to control storm water runoff at the project site. There are no impacts from
implementation of the proposed project. The project would also implement construction and post - construction BMPs in
compliance with the NPDES permit and Orange County Drainage Area Master Plan (DAMP) to eliminate or reduce
erosion and polluted runoff. Therefore, there are no impacts associated with this issue.
d- e) No Impact. As discussed in Response No. XVI b) above, the increase in water demand from any future project is
anticipated to be nominal. New project would be reviewed on a case -by -case basis for any potential to cause significant
environmental impacts. No mitigation measures are required.
f -g) No Impact. CR &R Waste Services provides solid waste collection and disposal services to the City of Tustin. Any
solid waste generated a future project would be diverted to a transfer station and then to the Bee CanyonJBowerman
Landfill located at 11002 Bee Canyon Access Road in Irvine. The parking code amendments do not propose any
construction however, future projects would be reviewed on an individual bases. Parking is usually an accessory
requirement to a main use and typically generates only a nominal increase in waste. This increase would be well within
the 900 tons of waste that Bee Canyon/Bowerman Landfill can accommodate. Furthermore, any future project would be
required to comply with local, state, and federal requirements for integrated waste management (i.e. recycling) and solid
waste disposal. Waste Management provides recycling opportunities to businesses and institutions, although
implementation of recycling programs by businesses and institutions is voluntary. The project is anticipated to have a no
impact on landfill capacity.
h) No Impact. A Standard Condition of Approval will be added to individual future projects requiring a Water Quality
Management Plan (WQMP) for the use of non structural and/or structural BMPs including but not limited to tenant
education, activity restrictions, street sweeping, landscaped areas with efficient irrigation and limited run -off, strategically
placed catch basins with fossil filters, and catch basin stenciling. BMPs required as part of an individual project would
not necessarily result in any significant environmental effect. No impact as part of these projects.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: No additional mitigation measures required
Sources: 1. City of Tustin General Plan (January 16, 2008)
2. City of Tustin Zoning Code
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Issues: Potentially Less Than Less Than No
Significant Significant Significant Impact
Impact With Impact
Mitigation
Incorporated
XVII MANDATORY FINDINGS OF
SIGNIFICANCE
a) Does the project have the potential to degrade El
the quality of the environment, substantially
reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species,
cause a fish or wildlife population to drop
below self-sustaining levels, threaten to
eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce
the number or restrict the range of a rare or
endangered plant or animal or eliminate
important examples of the major periods of
California history or prehistory?
b) Does the project have the potential to achieve
short-term environmental goals to the
disadvantage of long -term environmental
goals?
c) Does the project have impacts that are
individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? ( "Cumulatively considerable"
means that the incremental effects of a project
are considerable when viewed in connection
with the effects of past projects, the effects of
other current project, and the effects of
probable future projects.)
d) Does the project have environmental effects El El E
which will cause substantial adverse effects on
human beings, either directly or indirectly?
Discussion:
The proposed projects will provide updated parking ordinance with minor text amendments for clarified implementation
and enforcement of existing parking requirements and standards. No physical improvements are proposed in conjunction
with these projects.
a) No Impact. The proposed parking code amendments will provide minor text amendments for clarified
implementation of the parking requirements. The minor text amendments will better organize and supplement Tustin's
existing parking regulations. There is no development proposed as part of these Code Amendments, therefore, the
projects will not have the potential to significantly impact sensitive resources.
b) No Impact. As discussed in response XVIIa, the parking code amendment will provide minor text amendments. The
Amendments, as proposed, are consistent with the goals and objectives of the City's General Plan. Therefore, the project
is not expected to have any cumulatively considerable impacts.
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e) No Impact. As demonstrated throughout this Initial Study, the proposed projects will not have any significant effects
considered cumulatively considerable.
d) No Impact. As demonstrated throughout this Initial Study, the Code Amendments do not have environmental effects
that will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly.
Mitigation Measures/Monitoring Required: No additional mitigation measures required
Sources: 1. City of Tustin General Plan (January 16, 2008)
2. City of Tustin Zoning Code
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME
No Effect Determination Request
Applicant Name and Address:
Date Submitted:
Community Development Department
November 1, 2012
City of Tustin, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780
Phone Number: (714) 573 -3000
E -mail:
Fax Number: (714) 573 -3113
Contact Person and Address:
CEQA Lead Agency: City of Tustin
Edmelynne Hutter
Phone Number:
City of Tustin, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 573 -3174
E -mail: ehutter @tustinca.org
j Fax Number: (714) 573 -3113
Project Name:
(1) Code Amendment 2012 -03; Amendments to parking requirements
(2) Code Amendment 2012 -04; Amendment to daycare parking requirements
SCH Number and /or Local Agency ID number:
CECIA Document Type:
(1) CA 2012 -03
Negative Declaration
(2) CA 2012 -04
Project Location: (Include street address, city, county, lat /long, range /township, section, or other description that clearly
indicates the location of the project site.)
The parking code amendments would apply on a city -wide basis.
Brief Project Description: (Include details on the type of project; e.g. new construction [with square footage],
demolition of existing buildings, adaptive reuse of existing buildings, zoning amendments, general plan amendments,
conditional use for sale of alcoholic beverages, etc.)
The parking code amendments provide an updated parking ordinance with minor text
amendments. The proposed code amendments will clarify implementation and enforcement of
existing parking requirements and standards.
Justification of No Effect Determination [Explain how the proposed project has no effect on fish and wildlife
consistent with 14 CCR § 753.5(d)]:
The proposed projects will provide updated parking requirements with minor text amendments
for clarified implementation and enforcement of existing parking requirements and standards.
No physical improvements are currently proposed in conjunction with the amendment to the
zoning code. Impacts related to any future project would be identified and evaluated in
conjunction with the California Fish and Game Code and may be subject to separate CEQA
review. Therefore, no impacts will result with implementation of the proposed projects.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 573 -3100
Project Title: CA 2012 -03 and CA 2012 -04
State Clearing House No.: N/A
® Fee Exemptper Govt. Code Section 6103
Project Location (including County): City -wide, Tustin, Orange County, California
Name and Address of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: City of Tustin, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780
Lead Agency Contact Person: Edmelynne Huffer
Phone Number: 714 -573 -3174
Project Description: Code Amendment (CA) 2012 -03 amends the Tustin City Code providing an updated parking
ordinance with minor text amendments. Code Amendment (CA) 2012 -04 amends the daycare facility parking requirements.
The parking code amendments will clarify implementation and enforcement of existing parking requirements and standards.
This is to advise that the City of Tustin ( ®Lead Agency ❑Responsible Agency) has approved the above described
project on January 15, 2013, and has made the following determinations regarding the project:
1. The project { ❑will ®will not} have a significant effect on the environment.
2. ❑ An EIR was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA.
® A Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA.
3. Mitigation measures { ❑were ® were not} made a condition of project approval.
4. A Statement of Overriding Consideration {❑ was ® was not} adopted for this project.
5. Findings f ®were ❑were not} made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA.
This is to certify that the Final Negative Declaration with comments and responses, and record of approval, is available to
the general public at: City of Tustin, City Hall, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780
Date
Elizabeth A. Binsack
Community Development Director
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TO: COUNTY CLERK
COUNTY OF ORANGE
FROM: EDMELYNNE HUT TER, ASSOCIATE PLANNER
CITY OF TUSTIN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT NEGATIVE DECLARATION
Enclosed is a Notice of Intent to adopt a Negative Declaration for a City Code
Amendments (CA 2012-03 and CA 2012-04). Please post the notice within 24 hours of
receiving it and send a copy to me at:
Edmelynne Hutter, Associate Planner
City of Tustin
Community Development Department
300 Centennial Way
Tustin, CA 92780
If you have any questions about the information on this form, or the enclosures, please
contact Associate Planner Edmelynne Hutter at (714) 573-3174 or ehutterCd�,4ustinca.or .
(Please print notice on 1/8 page)
CITY OF TUSTIN
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND PUBLIC REVIEW
PERIOD FOR CODE AMENDMENT 2012 -03 AND CODE AMENDMENT 2012 -04
Project Title: Code Amendment 2012 -03 (CA 2012 -03) Parking Code Update
Code Amendment 2012 -04 (CA 2012 -04) Amendment to Daycare Facility
Parking Requirements
Project Location: Citywide
Project Description: Code Amendment 2012 -03 amends the Tustin City Code by providing an
updated parking ordinance with minor text amendments. Code
Amendment 2012 -04 amends the Tustin City Code by revising the daycare
facility parking requirements. The parking code amendments will provide
clarified implementation and enforcement of existing parking
requirements and standards.
Project Proponent: City of Tustin
Lead Agency: City of Tustin
Contact Person: Edmelynne Hutter, Community Development Department, (714) 573 -3174
The Community Development Department has prepared an Initial Study for the above project in
accordance with the City of Tustin's procedures regarding implementation of the California
Environmental Quality Act, and on the basis of that study hereby finds:
That there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect
on the environment. Therefore, the preparation of an Environmental Impact
Report is not required.
A Draft Negative Declaration is available for review at the Tustin Library at 345 E. Main Street,
Tustin, California and at the Community Development Department, City of Tustin at 300
Centennial Way, Tustin, California. The public is invited to comment on the appropriateness of
this Negative Declaration during a 20 day review period between November 22, 2012, and
December 11, 2012. Upon review by the Community Development Director, this review period
may be extended if deemed necessary.
REVIEW PERIOD ENDS 5:00 P.M. ON DECEMBER 11, 2012
Please send written comments to Edmelynne Hutter, Associate Planner, at City of Tustin,
Community Development Department, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California, 92780.
Pamela Stoker
City Clerk
Publish: Tustin News, November 22, 2012
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ATTACHMENT C
DRAFT
ORDINANCE NO. 1418
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF PART 6 OF
CHAPTER 2 OF ARTICLE 9 OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE
RELATED TO OFF-STREET PARKING
The City Council of the City of Tustin does hereby ordain as follows:
Section 1. The City Council finds and determines as follows:
A. That the Parking Ordinance was adopted in 2008 and consolidated the off-street
parking standards into one code section and established parking design
standards. That certain minor revisions and clarifications are required to
strengthen and clarify the City of Tustin off-street parking standards.
B. That the proposed minor code amendments are regulatory in nature and would
provide for clarified implementation and enforcement of existing parking
requirements and standards.
C. That the City of Tustin has a substantial interest in protecting the aesthetic
appearance, public health and safety, and harmony of the community by
providing strengthened and clarified off-street parking requirements and
standards.
F. That on December 11, 2012, a public hearing was duly noticed, called, and held
on minor Code Amendment 2012-03 by the Planning Commission. The Planning
Commission recommended that the City Council approve Code Amendment
2012-03 by adopting Ordinance No. 1418.
H. That the proposed amendment is considered a "project" subject to the terms of
the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA").
That Code Amendment is reasonably necessary to protect the health, safety, and
welfare of the citizens of the City of Tustin.
J. That the proposed amendment is consistent with the Tustin General Plan in that
it complies with the following goals and policies:
Land Use Element
Goal 4: Assure a safe, healthy, and aesthetically pleasing community for
residents and businesses.
Policy 4.6: Maintain and enhance the quality of healthy residential
neighborhoods, and safeguard neighborhoods from intrusion by
non-conforming and disruptive uses.
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Policy 6.12: Review and revise, as necessary, the City's development
standards to improve the quality of new development in the City
and to protect the public health and safety.
Circulation Element
Goal 7: Provide for well-designed and convenient parking facilities.
Policy 7.3: Encourage the efficient use of parking facilities, including
provisions for shared use of facilities, smaller vehicles and other
provisions to improve the effectiveness of City codes and
ordinances.
Section 2. Subsection 9262a5 is hereby added to the Tustin City Code as follows:
5. Parked or stored vehicles, recreational vehicles (not within an established mobile
home park), or other similar items shall not be used for temporary or permanent
habitation or sleeping purposes.
Section 3. Subsection 9262b1 of the Tustin City Code is hereby amended as follows:
1. Required off-street parking areas and access ways shall be made permanently
accessible, available, marked and maintained for the purposes of temporary vehicle
parking and access only. Required parking and access ways shall not be:
Section 4. Subsection 9262c of the Tustin City Code is hereby amended as follows:
1. It shall be the duty of the Property owner to maintain and repair required parking
areas and associated improvements in accordance with this Code and any other
conditions imposed at the time of approval.
2. Parking spaces, driveways, maneuvering aisles, paving, light standards, walls,
turnaround areas, landscaping and other improvements shall be maintained in a
good condition and be free of debris, graffiti, and litter.
3. A Parking Lot Mai ntenance/Restri ping Permit shall be required prior to
commencing any maintenance activities in the parking lot involving
reconfiguration of an existing parking lot.
Section 5. Subsection 9263a of the Tustin City Code is hereby amended as follows:
a. Expansion of any structure or change in use. When a structure is enlarged or
increased in density, capacity or intensity, or when a change in use requires more
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off - street parking, additional parking spaces shall be provided for the proposed
change in compliance with this Section.
Section 6. Subsection 9263b1 of the Tustin City Code is hereby amended as follows:
1. The number of parking spaces required of each separate tenant space shall be
determined separately at the rates established in this chapter for each tenant use.
Section 7. Subsection 9263f of the Tustin City Code is hereby amended as follows:
f. Company -owned vehicles. The number of parking spaces required by this Section
does not include spaces for company -owned vehicles. Parking spaces for company -
owned vehicles shall be provided in addition to the number of parking spaces
required for the primary use and may utilize tandem parking spaces.
Section 8. Subsection 9263g Table 1 of the Tustin City Code is hereby amended as follows:
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Land Use Type
Parking Spaces Required
Manufacturing and Processing
General manufacturing, industrial
1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor
uses
area
Research and development,
1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor
laboratories
area
Warehouses and storage facilities
1 space for each 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor
area for the first 20,000 sq. ft. of gross floor
area and 1 space for each 2,000 sq. ft. of
gross floor area for the next 20,000 sq. ft.;
and 1 space for each 4,000 sq. ft. thereafter
Wholesale operations not used
1 space for each 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor
exclusively for storage
area, unless that area is devoted to office or
sales, which shall be 1 space for each 250
sq. ft. of gross floor area
Recreation, Education, Public Assembly
Adult day care centers
1 space for each employee on maximum
shift, plus 1 space for each 5 clients at
maximum enrollment
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Land Use Type
Parking Spaces Required
Child day care centers
1 space for each employee and teacher on
maximum shift, plus 1 space for each 5
children at maximum enrollment; or,
1 space for each employee and teacher on
maximum shift, plus 1 space for each 10
children at maximum enrollment if adequate
drop -off facilities provided. Drop -off facilities
m_ ust be designed to accommodate a
continuous flow of passenger vehicles to
safely load and unload children. The
adequacy of drop -off facilities proposed shall
be determined by the approval body for the
proposed use.
Cinemas, movie theaters
1 space for each 3 fixed seats
Commercial trade or business
1 space for every 3 students at maximum
schools, instructional
capacity of each classroom, plus one space
for each faculty member and employee
Golf courses
6 spaces for each hole; plus additional
spaces for other related uses on the site
Driving ranges
1 space for each tee
Miniature golf courses
3 spaces for each hole
Indoor recreation /fitness centers
Arcades
1 space for each 200 sq. ft. of gross floor
area
Bowling alleys
5 spaces for each lane, plus required spaces
for ancillary uses
Health /fitness clubs
1 space for each 150 sq. ft. of gross floor
area, including swimming pool area
Pool and billiard rooms
2 spaces for each table, plus 1 space for
each 250 sq. ft. of indoor gross floor area
excepting the pool and billiard area, plus as
required for ancillary uses
Skating rinks
1 space for each 150 sq. ft. of gross floor
area, plus 1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of
indoor gross floor area excepting the skating
rink area, plus as required for ancillary uses
Libraries, museums, art galleries
1 space for each 300 sq. ft. of gross floor
area
Performance theaters, meeting
1 space for each 3 fixed seats; or if no fixed
halls and membership
seats are provided, 1 space for every 35 sq.
organizations
ft. of gross assembly or viewing area
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Land Use Type
Parking Spaces Required
Places of assembly not specified
1 space for each 3 fixed seats; or if no fixed
elsewhere
seats are provided,1 space for every 35 sq.
ft. of gross assembly area, classrooms,
meeting rooms, etc., based on the most
intense simultaneous use
Schools (Private) Elementary
2 spaces per classroom, plus adequate drop
and Middle
off /loading area as approved by the
Community Development Director
Schools (Private) ElementaFy,
1 space per 3 students, plus adequate drop
Middle, and Nigh Schools
off /loading area as approved by the
Community Development Director
Colleges /Universities (excluding
1 space per 3 students
related residential uses)
Studios for dance, art, martial arts,
1 space for each instructor plus 1 space for
one -on -one personal fitness-
each 3 students present at any one time
Tutoring facilities
Tennis / racquetball / handball or
1.5 spaces for each court, plus 1 space for
other courts
each 250 sq. ft. of indoor gross floor area
excepting the court area, plus as required for
ancillary uses
Residential Uses
Dormitories, fraternities, sororities,
1 space for each 2 beds
and rooming /boarding houses
Duplex housing units (not within a
2 garage spaces for each unit plus 1 space
multi - family complex)
for open, unassigned guest parking per 4
dwelling units
Large family day care homes
1 space for each nonresident employee, in
addition to the required residential spaces,
plus adequate drop -off area as approved by
the Community Development Director
Mobile homes (in mobile home
2 covered spaces for each mobile home
parks)
(tandem parking permitted in an attached
carport), plus 1 guest parking space for each
10 units
Multi- family housing
2 covered spaces for each dwelling unit, plus
1 unassigned guest space for every 4 units
Second residential units
2 garage spaces in addition to that required
for the primary single- family unit
Senior citizen congregate care
1 space for every 3 beds
housing
Senior citizen multi - family housing
1 space for each unit with 50 percent of the
spaces as covered spaces, plus 1 guest
parking space for each 10 units
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Land Use Type
Parking Spaces Required'
Single- family housing
2 spaces, within a fully enclosed garage, for
each unit with 4 or fewer bedrooms, and 3
spaces, within a fully enclosed garage, for
each unit with 5 or more bedrooms.
Retail Trade
Automobile parts and supplies,
1 space for each 400 sq. ft. of gross floor
including mobile home and vehicle
area
machinery
Banks and financial services
1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor
area
Building materials, hardware
1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of indoor display
stores, and plant nurseries
area, plus 1 space for each 1,000 sq. ft. of
outdoor display area
Convenience stores
1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor
area
Nightclubs and dance halls
1 space for each 7 sq. ft. of dance floor area,
plus 1 space for every 35 sq. ft. of additional
gross floor area, plus as required for
ancillary uses (restaurant, etc.)
Restaurants, cafes, cafeterias,
1 space for each 100 sq. ft. of gross floor
lounges, or similar establishments
area plus, plus a minimum 7 car stacking
at which the consumption of food
space for drive - through, except no additional
and beverages occurs primarily on
parking spaces shall be required when a
the premises
restaurant use replaces a retail, service, or
office use on a property located within both
the Central Commercial District (C -2) and
the Old Town Commercial General Plan land
use designation.
No additional parking shall be required for an
outdoor restaurant seating area when the
area either contains no more than 12 seats,
or is no larger than 50 percent of the
restaurant's interior seating area; 1
additional parking space shall be required for
each additional 100 sq. ft. by which the
outdoor restaurant seating area exceeds the
50 percent threshold.
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TABLE 1
PARKING REQUIREMENTS BY LAND USE
Land Use Type
Parking Spaces Required'
Restaurants, take out; including
1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor
delicatessens, donut shops, coffee
area plus, plus a minimum 7 car stacking
shops, or similar establishments at
space for drive - through, except no additional
which the consumption of food and
parking spaces shall be required when a
beverages occurs primarily away
restaurant use replaces a retail, service, or
from the premises
office use on a property located within both
the Central Commercial District (C -2) and
the Old Town Commercial General Plan land
use designation.
No additional parking shall be required for an
outdoor restaurant seating area when the
area either contains no more than 12 seats,
or is no larger than 50 percent of the
restaurant's interior seating area; 1
additional parking space shall be required for
each additional 250 sq. ft. by which the
outdoor restaurant seating area exceeds the
50 percent threshold.
Retail Center (Small)
The parking required will be the sum of
parking requirements for the individual uses
as specified in this Table.
Retail Center (Large)
4.5 spaces for each 1,000 sq. ft. of gross
floor area
Retail stores: General
1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor
merchandise
area
Retail stores: Appliance, furniture,
1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor
and bulk good stores
area
Service Uses
Body art facility
1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor
area
Hotels and motels
1 space for each guest room, plus 1 space
for each 2 employees on largest shift, plus
requirements for other accessory uses
assembly OF GonferenGe reems.
Kennels and animal boarding
1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor
area
Laundromats
1 space for every 3 washing machines or
one space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor
area, whichever is greater
Medical services
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Land Use Type
Parking Spaces Required
Clinics, medical /dental
1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor
offices
area for the first 4,000 sq. ft. of medical
space within a building or center and 6
spaces for each 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor
area in excess of 4,000 square feet; except
for locations in the Combining Parking
District (P) where 1 space for each 300 sq.
ft. of gross floor area shall apply
Extended care (elderly,
1 space for each 4 beds the facility is
skilled nursing facilities,
licensed to accommodate
etc.)
Hospitals
2 spaces for each patient bed the facility is
licensed to accommodate, plus required
spaces for ancillary uses as determined by
the review authority
Medical /dental labs
1 space for each 300 sq. ft. of gross floor
area
Offices, administrative, corporate
1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor
area for the first 25,000 sq. ft. and 1 space
for each 300 sq. ft. thereafter; except for
locations in the Combining Parking District
(P) where 1 space for each 300 sq. ft. of
gross floor area shall apply
Pet grooming
1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor
area
Personal services
Barber /beauty shops (and
1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor
other personal services:
area
massage therapy, tanning
salon)
Service stations
1 space for each pump island, plus 4 spaces
for each service bay, plus additional spaces
for accessory uses
Storage, personal self - storage
1 space for each 2,000 sq. ft. of gross floor
facilities
area, plus 2 spaces for a resident manager
Vehicle repair and maintenance
Auto Repair
4 spaces for each service bay, plus
adequate queuing lanes for each bay
Car washes- automated self
1 space per facility if not in conjunction with
a service station; no additional space
serve
required when in conjunction with service
station; number of stacking spaces subject to
Conditional Use Permit
Car washes -self serve
2.5 spaces for each washing stall, for
queuing and drying
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TABLE
PARKING • E Q U LAND USE
Land Use Type
Parking Spaces Required
Car washes -full serve
10 spaces, plus 10 spaces for each wash
lane for drying area, plus queuing area for 5
vehicles ahead of each lane
Veterinary clinics and hospitals
1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor
area for the first 4,000 sq. ft. of medical
space within a building or center; and 6
spaces for each 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor
area in excess of 4,000 square feet.
Video rental
1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor
area
Section 8. Subsection 9263i and 9263j are hereby added to the Tustin City Code as follows:
i. Stacking Space. Number and location of stacking spaces for drive - through lanes
shall be determined during project review. A stacking space shall have the same
length as a standard parking space.
Uses not listed in Section 9263 Table 1. The reauired number of parking spaces for
uses not listed in Section 9263 Table 1 shall be the same as for a use specified
which has similar traffic generating characteristics. The Community Development
Director and Citv Enaineer, or their desianee. shall determine what constitutes
similar traffic generating characteristics.
Section 9. Subsection 9266b3 of the Tustin City Code is hereby omitted.
Section 10. Subsection 9266c2 of the Tustin City Code is hereby amended as follows:
2. Storage of a recreational vehicle is prohibited except when located outside of any
required front, side, or rear yard setbacks, on a paved surface, and when fully
screened from view from the public right -of -way and adjoining properties by a wall or
fence to a minimum height of six (6) feet and landscaping in a manner approved by
the Community development Director. No habitation is allowed at any time.
Section 11. Subsection 9266d of the Tustin City Code is hereby amended as follows:
d. Parking space design and dimensions:
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13. NoRFesidential uses. Minimum parking dimensions shall be as indicated in Table
23 and as illustrated by Figures 3-, 4, 5, 67 and 76.
TABLE 2 3
MINIMUM PARKING STALL AND LOT DIMENSIONS
NONRESIDENTIAL U&E--S
Residential 20 feet/10ftLeL 8 feet min (single car opening)
Garage/Carport inside dimensions 16 feet min (two-car opening)
Standard 19 feet/9 feet (Not applicable)
Compact 17 feet/8 feet (Not applicable)
One-Wav Traffic and Single Loaded Aisles in Parkina Lot
Parking
angle
(degrees)
Steil] depth, including
bumper overhang
Aisle width (travel
lane)
Total bay depth
30
17 feet 4 inches
11 feet
28 feet 4 inches
45
19 feet 10 inches
13 feet
32 feet 10 inches
60
21 feet
18 feet
39 feet
75
20 feet 7 inches
21 feet 11 inches
42 feet 6 inches
90
19 feet
25 feet
44 feet
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30
17 feet 4 inches
11 feet
45 feet 7 inches
45
19 feet 10 inches
13 feet
52 feet 7 inches
60
21 feet
18 feet
60 feet
75
20 feet 7 inches
21 feet 11 inches
63 feet 1 inch
90
19 feet
24 feet
62 feet
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17 feet 4 inches
24 feet
58 feet 8 inches
45
19 feet 10 inches
24 feet
63 feet 8 inches
60
21 feet
24 feet
66 feet
75
20 feet 7 inches
24 feet
65 feet 2 inches
90
19 feet
24 feet
62 feet
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2. General design requirements.
a. Aisle width for internal circulation. The minimum aisle width for two -way traffic
with no parking spaces is twenty (20) feet and a minimum of twelve (12) feet
for one -way traffic with no parking spaces.
b. Parallel parking spaces. Parallel parking spaces shall have a minimum width
of nine (9) feet and a minimum length of twenty -two (22) feet as shown in
Figure 8.
c. Drainage. Off - street parking /loading areas shall be designed and constructed
to ensure that surface water will not drain over sidewalks or adjacent parcels.
Surface water shall be directed to landscape areas or bio- filtration planters
and shall not be directed onto adjacent paved areas. Parking area design
must comply with the City of Tustin Water Quality Ordinance and all Federal,
State, and Regional Water Quality Control Board rules and regulations.
d. Compact parking spaces. Compact car spaces may be provided as follows:
Compact car parking spaces may be provided in addition to and not in
lieu of required parking.
2. Each compact space shall be clearly marked as a compact space it
letters not less than twelve (12) inches high and seven (7) inches wide,
reading "Compact' or as otherwise allowed by code.
3. Compact parking spaces shall be located along the perimeter of parking
areas, away from any entrance to buildings and uses.
e. Wheel stops /curbing. Wheel stops or concrete curbing at least six (6) inches
high and six (6) inches wide shall be provided for parking spaces located
adjacent to walkways, fences, walls, property lines, landscaped areas and
structures.
f. Overhang. Parking stalls and wheel stops may be designed to allow a vehicle
to overhang into landscaped areas a maximum of two (2) feet. A vehicle
overhang shall not encroach into any walk way, drive aisle or other path of
travel.
g. Queuing Distance. Parking lot entries accessed from a public or private street
shall access driveways that are not intersected by a parking aisle, parking
space, or another access driveway for a minimum twenty (20) feet from the
property line, to provide a queuing area for vehicles entering and exiting the
parking area. See Figure 9 (Access to Parking Spaces).
h. Physical Barrier. Parking spaces located adjacent to a physical barrier (i.e.
wall, fence) shall be eleven (11) feet wide to allow for opening of vehicle
doors.
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i. Dead -end drive aisle. Drives aisle with a dead -end configuration shall have a
three (3) foot additional back -up space.
Section 12. Subsection 9266e6 of the Tustin City Code is hereby amended as follows:
6. A permanent and automatic irrigation system shall be installed and maintained in all
landscaped areas to ire ensure proper maintenance of plant materials.
Section 13. Subsection 9266e2. of the Tustin City Code is hereby amended as follows:
2. Perimeter parking lot landscaping shall be minimum five (5) feet wide. The minimum
perimeter parking lot landscaping along street frontages shall be minimum ten (10)
feet wide for parking lots abutting any major arterial highway. Additional landscape
criteria are specified within individual zoning designation standards, where
applicable.
Section 14. Subsection 9266f of the Tustin City Code is hereby amended as follows:
f. Lighting. Parking facilities shall provide lighting in compliance with the requirements
of the Tustin City Code SeGtion 4104-, and other applicable requirements.
Section 15. Subsection 9266n is hereby added to the Tustin City Code as follows:
n. Parkinq lots built prior to the adoption of this ordinance may be maintained and
repaired; however, any reconfiguration of parking area shall comply, to the extent
possible, with the provisions contained in this Part. Any deviations from the
standards shall be approved by the Community Development Department.
Section 16. Subsection 9268a2 is hereby added to the Tustin City Code as follows:
3. Dual use of loading spaces for purposes of vehicle parking shall be allowed during
hours approved by the property owner, or their designee. Loading spaces may count
towards the number of required parking spaces for the associated use. Dedicated
loading spaces may not be used as dual use parking spaces.
Section 17. Subsection 9268b7 of the Tustin City Code is hereby amended as follows:
7. Striping. Loading areas shall be striped and /or have signage indicating the loading
spaces: ." Dual use loading spaces shall
have appropriate striping and /or signage indicating hours approved for vehicle
parking. The striping and /or signage shall be permanently maintained by the property
owner /tenant in a clear and visible manner at all times.
Section 18. Subsection 9268c of the Tustin City Code is hereby amended as follows:
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C. Figures
1. The figures and notes in this SeCtOO delineate and illustrate are a visual representati
of-the requirements in this chapter.
FIGURE 1
IN EN OSED GARAGE OR COVE/REDARKING
FRONT
OF CAR
7� CROSS-SECTION
Figure 1: Vertical Clearance: Parking space in enclosed garage or covered parking
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1. Minimum vertical clearance height — seven (7) feet
2. Minimum vertical clearance height at front of space — four (4) feet
3. Maximum horizontal distance allowed for Note 2 above — three (3) feet
FIGURE 2
MINIMUM GARAGE DIMENSIONS
TWO-CAR GARAGE
W/H
Garage with separate
openings and interior
Figure 2: Minimum Garage Dimensions
A. Two-car Garage
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1. Interior width — twenty (20) feet
2. Interior length — twenty (20) feet
3. Door opening — sixteen (16) feet
B. One-car garage or garage with separate openings and interior posts
4. Interior width for one-car space — ten (10) feet
5. Interior length for one-car space — twenty (20) feet
6. Door opening — eight (8) feet
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PARKING STALL DIMENSIONS
Lem
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FIGURE 3
PARKING OVERHANG STANDARDS
CONTINUOUS CURB
WHEELSTOPS
WALL OR OTHER
PERMANENT
OBSTRUCTION
PARKING STALL 1 OVER-HANG
Figur,-4Figure 3: Parking Overhang Standards
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1, Parking length —seventeen U7\ feet minimum
2. Overhang length — two (2) feet maximum
FIGURE 5
SAMPLE PARKING LOT
900 SINGLE DRIVE AISLE
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Figure 45: 90 degree — Single Drive Aisle
1. Stall dimensions: nine (9) feet by nineteen (19) feet
2. Drive aisles: twenty-four (24) feet
3. Parking Bay (inside curbs): sixty-two (62) feet minimum
4. Driveway in front yard area: twenty-four (24) feet to thirty-five (35) feet
5. Queuing distaRGe: tweRty (20) feet Drive aisle back-up space: three (3) feet
6. Concrete curb: six (6) inches high by six (6) inches wide
7. Perimeter Wall: six (6) feet eight (8) inches when adjacent to residential property or use
8. Tree wells RaRteFs: one (1) tree per every six stalls
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Figure 6
SAMPLE PARKING LOT
90* - DOUBLE DRIVE AISLE
SIDEWALK
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FIGURE 5
Figure 56: 90 degree — Double Drive Aisle
1. Stall Dimensions: nine (9) feet by nineteen (19) feet
2. Drive aisles: twenty-four (24) feet
3. Tree wells: one (1) tree per every six (6) stalls
4. Parking bay: sixty-two (62) feet
5. Interior circulation: twenty (20) feet
6. Driveway in front yard area: twenty-four (24) feet to thirty-five (35) feet
7. Stalls adiacent to physical obstruction: eleven (11) feet by nineteen (19) feet
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Figure 7
SAMPLE PARKING LOT
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FIGURE 6
SAMPLE PARKING LOT 60°
Figure 67: 60 degree 4. Parking bay depth:
One way — sixty (60) feet
1. Stall Dimensions: nine (9) feet by Two way — sixty-six (66) feet
nineteen (I twenty-one (21) feet. 5. Interior Circulation:
2. Drive aisle width: One way — twelve (12) feet
One way — eighteen (18) feet Two way — twenty (20) feet
Two way — twenty-four (24) feet 6. Driveway in front yard area:
3. Tree wells: every sixth (6th) stall, One way — fourteen (14) feet to
twenty (20) feet
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Two way — twenty -four (24) feet to
thirty -five (35) feet
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1. Queuing Distance: Minimum twenty (2O)feet
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Driveway width: Minimum twenty-five (25) feet
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Section 19. Subsection 9269 of the Tustin City Code is hereby amended as follows:
9269 - Definitions
The following terms as used in this chapter shall have the respective meanings as set forth
except when the context clearly indicates otherwise.
Carport. An attached or detached unenclosed structure with a solid roof designed to shelter
motor vehicles.
Carwash — Automated Self Serve. A car wash facility that is fully automated in which patrons
remain in their vehicles during the service then drive away after the service and does not
involve carwash personnel.
Carwash — Full Serve. A car wash facility that provides full car wash services in which patrons
wait for their vehicles in a waiting area while car wash personnel vacuum, wash, dry and detail
the vehicles.
Carwash — Self Serve. A car wash facility in which wash bays are provided and patrons wash
the vehicles themselves.
Company-Owned Vehicles. Passenger, delivery, and/or other special purpose vehicles
owned and operated by business establishments located at a site.
Covered Space. A parking space located within any approved parking structure constructed
with a solid roof that is designed and used primarily for the sheltering of vehicles.
Driveway. A paved area of a lot located between the public right-of-way and the garage,
carport, or required parking space designed and intended as an access way between a private
or public road and the garage, carport, or required parking space.
Floor Area, Gross. The sum of the horizontal areas of each floor of a building, measured from
the exterior faces of the exterior walls or from the centerline of walls separating two (2)
buildings, but not including underground parking, uncovered steps or exterior balconies.
Garage. A detached, accessory building or a portion of a main building on the same lot as a
dwelling, used primarily for the housing of vehicles of the occupant of the dwelling, having a
roof, and enclosed on at least three (3) sides, with the fourth side being a lockable door.
Parking Space. Accessible and usable paved area on a building site located off-street and
designed for the parking of vehicles.
Recreational Vehicle. A motorized or non-motorized vehicle that is intended for human
habitation, recreational use, camping and travel use including but not limited to a motor
home, travel trailer, truck camper, trailer (with or without motive power), all-terrain vehicles,
and boats.
Retail Center (Small). A commercial property with less than 30,000 square feet of gross floor
area.
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Retail Center (Large). A commercial property with 30,000 square feet or more of gross floor
area.
Seat. Furniture or furnishings designed and used for sifting; eighteen (18) inches of continuous
bench or bleacher seating shall equal one (1) seat.
Stacking Space. A space that a vehicle can occupy for the purpose of queuing in order to
access a drive - through service.
Tandem Parking. Any off - street parking space designed in such a manner that a vehicle
properly parked in such space may, by design, have its ingress to or egress from such space
blocked by a vehicle properly parked in a contiguous parking space.
Section 19. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this ordinance
is for any reason held out to be 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. The City Council of the City of Tustin hereby declares that it would have adopted
this ordinance and each section, subsection, clause, phrase or portion thereof irrespective of the
fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions be
declared invalid or unconstitutional.
PASSED AND ADOPTED, at a regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Tustin on this
day of , 2012.
, Mayor
PAMELA STOKER, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF TUSTIN )
ORDINANCE NO. 1418
PAMELA STOKER, City Clerk and ex- officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Tustin,
California, does hereby certify that the whole number of the members of the City Council of the
City of Tustin is 5; that the above and foregoing Ordinance No. 1418 was duly and regularly
introduced at a regular meeting of the Tustin City Council, held on the _ day of , 2012
and was given its second reading, passed, and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council
held on the day of , 2012 by the following vote:
Draft Ordinance 1418
CA 2012-03
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PAMELA STOKER
City Clerk
Published:
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EXISTING PARKING CODE
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Tustin, California, Code of Ordinances >> ARTICLE 9 - LAND USE >> CHAPTER 2 - ZONING >> PART 6 - OFF -
STREET PARKING >>
PART 6 - OFF - STREET PARKING
9260 - PURPOSE
The purpose and intent of this Chapter is to ensure that sufficient off - street parking facilities are
provided for all uses and that parking facilities are properly designed and maintained.
(OrcT No, 1354, Sec, 11, 11_4 -88)
9261 -APPLICABILITY
Except as otherwise provided in this Section, every use, including a change or expansion of a use or
structure shall have appropriately maintained off - street parking and loading areas in compliance with the
provisions of this Section. A use shall not be established and structures shall not be occupied until
improvements required by this Section are satisfactorily completed.
a Section 9252: Cultural Resource District (CR) standards shall take precedence where
applicable.
b Standards established in an adopted Specific Plan, Planned Community, Development
Agreement, or similar governing document, shall take precedence where applicable.
(Orci. Ito 1354, Sec. f!, 11 -4 -08)
a Minimum Parking Requirements:
There shall be provided at the time of establishment of use and /or occupancy of any building
or structure a minimum number of off - street parking and loading spaces as required in this
Chapter for said use, building and /or structure with adequate provision for safe ingress and
egress.
Parking and loading spaces provided shall be designed in conformance with this Section.
Parking and loading spaces may not be located within any front or side setback area, except
as provided in this Code.
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4. Parking of vehicles on an unpaved surface is prohibited, except when approved by a
Temporary Use Permit.
Availability:
1 Required off- street parking areas and access ways shall be made permanently accessible,
available, marked and maintained for the purposes of temporary vehicle parking and access
only. Required parking and access ways shall not be:
a. Rented, let, or used for storage of property, or used to park an inoperative or non -
motorized vehicle, or otherwise be blocked in any manner that would impede access to
or the use of any required parking space for the temporary parking of vehicles. A
vehicle parked on private residential property belonging to or occupied by the owner of
such vehicle for the purpose of temporarily displaying them for sale shall be exempt
from this prohibition, provided such temporary display does not exceed ninety (90)
days in any calendar year.
b. Used for overnight parking except by residents or tenants with the authorization of the
property owner.
2. Required residential parking spaces shall be subject to the following:
a. Residents shall not store or park any non- motorized vehicles in any parking space,
driveway, or private street area except for the purpose of loading, unloading, making
deliveries or emergency repairs.
Garages shall be available for the parking of vehicles. Storage of personal items may
occur in a garage only to the extent that such storage does not impede vehicle parking
nor reduce the number or required minimum size of the required garage space.
Required nonresidential parking spaces shall be permanently available for tenants,
employees, customers and guests having lawful reason to be at the premises for which
the parking is required. In the absence of prior approval from the Community
Development Director, it is unlawful for any owner, lessee, tenant, or any persons
having control of the operation of the premises to prevent, prohibit, or restrict
authorized persons from using the required parking.
c Maintenance: It shall be the duty of the property owner to maintain and repair required parking areas
and associated improvements in accordance with this Code and any other conditions imposed at the
time of approval. Parking spaces, driveways, maneuvering aisles, paving, light standards, walls,
turnaround areas, landscaping and other improvements shall be maintained in a good condition and
be free of debris, graffiti, and litter.
(Ord. No- 7354. Sec. ,l, 11 -4-0 8)
Each land use shall provide at least the minimum number of off - street parking spaces required by
this Section, except where a greater number of spaces are required through a land use entitlement
approval or where an exception has been granted in compliance with Section 9264 (Reduction of Off - Street
Parking Requirements).
a Expansion Of Any Structure or Change In Use. When a structure is enlarged or increased in
capacity or intensity, or when a change in use requires more off - street parking, additional
parking spaces shall be provided for the proposed change in compliance with this Section.
b Mixed-Use/Multi-Tenant Developments. Except as provided in Section 9264a, whenever two
(2) or more uses identified in this Chapter exist within separate tenant spaces on the same
site or within the same building:
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1. The number of parking spaces required of each separate tenant space shall be
determined separately at the rates established in this Chapter for each use.
2. Except as provided in Section 9263b3., parking for ancillary activities or uses within all
zoning classifications shall be provided at the parking ratio required of the primary use.
3. Within the PM and M zoning classifications, ancillary activities or uses within a single
tenant space not exceeding ten (10) percent of the tenant's gross floor area shall be
calculated at the parking ratio of the primary use. Parking required for activities or uses
within a single tenant space that exceed ten (10) percent of the gross floor area of the
tenant space shall be determined separately at the rates established in this Chapter for
each use.
C Uses not listed. Uses not specifically listed in Section 92639 (Table 1) shall provide parking
as required in a written determination by the Community Development Director on the basis of
the requirements for similar uses. The Community Development Director shall use the
requirements of Section 9263g as a general guide in determining the minimum number of off-
street parking spaces to be provided.
d Gross Floor Area. Gross floor area shall be used as a basis for calculating the number of
parking spaces required in this Section. Gross floor area shall be measured as the area
bounded by the outer face of exterior walls including auxiliary common areas such as a
hallway, lobby, and restroom.
e Rounding of Quantities. When calculating the number of parking spaces required, any
fractional space shall be rounded up to the next whole number.
f Company -Owned Vehicles. The number of parking spaces required by this Section does not
include spaces for company -owned vehicles. Parking spaces for company -owned vehicles
shall be provided in addition to the number of parking spaces required for the primary use.
9 Parking Requirements By Land Use. The minimum number of parking spaces to be provided
for each use shall comply with Table 1.
TABLE 1: PARKING REQUIREMENTS BY LAND USE
Land Use Type IParking Spaces Required
Manufacturing and Processing
General manufacturing,
industrial uses
1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Research and development,
Laboratories
1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Warehouses and storage
facilities
1 space for each 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor for the first 20,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area
and 1 space for each 2,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area for the next 20,000 sq. ft.; and 1
space for each 4,000 sq. ft. thereafter
holesale operations not
used exclusively for storage
1 space for each 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area, less that area devoted to office or sales,
which shalt be 1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Recreation, Education, Public Assembly
Adult day care centers
1 space for each employee on maximum shift, plus 1 space for each 5 clients at maximum
enrollment
Child day care centers
1 space for each employee and teacher on maximum shift, plus 1 space for each 5
children at maximum enrollment
Cinemas, movie theaters
1 space for each 3 fixed seats
Commercial trade or
business schools,
instructional
1 space for every 3 students at maximum capacity of each classroom, plus one space for
each faculty member and employee
Golf courses
6 spaces for each hole; plus additional spaces for other related uses on the site
Driving ranges
1 space for each tee
Miniature golf courses
3 spaces for each hole
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Indoor recreation /fitness
centers
Arcades
1 space for each 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Bowling alleys
5 spaces for each lane, plus required spaces for ancillary uses
Health /fitness clubs
1 space for each 150 sq. ft. of gross floor area, including swimming pool area
Pool and billiard rooms
2 spaces for each table, plus 1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of indoor gross floor area
excepting the pool and billiard area, plus as required for ancillary uses
Skating rinks
1 space for each 150 sq. ft. of gross floor area, plus 1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of indoor
gross floor area excepting the skating rink area, plus as required for ancillary uses
Libraries, museums, art
1 space for each 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area
galleries
Performance theaters,
1 space for each 3 fixed seats; or if no fixed seats are provided, 1 space for every 35 sq.
meeting halls and
ft. of gross assembly or viewing area
membership organizations
Places of assembly not
1 space for each 3 fixed seats; or if no fixed seats are provided,1 space for every 35 sq.
specified elsewhere
ft. of gross assembly area, classrooms, meeting rooms, etc., based on the most intense
simultaneous use
Schools (Private)
1 space per 3 students, plus adequate drop off /loading area as approved by the
Elementary, Middle, and
Community Development Director
High Schools
Colleges/ Universities
1 space per 3 students
(excluding related
residential uses)
Studios for dance, art,
1 space for each instructor plus 1 space for each 3 students present at any one time
martial arts, one -on -one
personal fitness
Tennis/ racquetball /handball1.5
spaces for each court, plus 1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of indoor gross floor area
or other courts
lexceptingthe court area, plus as required for ancillary uses
Residential Uses
Dormitories, fraternities,
1 space for each 2 beds
sororities, and
rooming/ boardin houses
Duplex housing units (not
2 spaces, within a garage, for each unit plus 1 space for open, unassigned guest parking
within a multifamily
per 4 dwelling units
complex)
Large family day care homes
1 space for each nonresident employee, in addition to the required residential spaces,
plus adequate drop-off area as approved by the Community Development Director
Mobile homes (in mobile
2 covered spaces for each mobile home (tandem parking permitted in an attached
home arks)
carport), plus 1 guest parking space for each 10 units
Multifamily housing
2 covered spaces for each dwelling unit, plus 1 unassigned guest space for every 4 units
Second residential units
2 spaces, within a garage, in addition to that required for the primary single-family unit
Senior citizen congregate
1 space for every 3 beds
care housing
Senior citizen multifamily
1 space for each unit with 50 percent of the spaces as covered spaces, plus 1 guest
housing
parking space for each 10 units
Single- family housing
2 spaces, within a fully enclosed garage, for each unit with 4 or fewer bedrooms, and 3
spaces, within a fully enclosed garage, for each unit with 5 or more bedrooms.
Retail Trade
Automobile parts and
1 space for each 400 sq. ft. of gross floor area
supplies, including mobile
home and vehicle machinery
Banks and financial services
1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Building materials,
1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of indoor display area, plus 1 space for each 1,000 sq. ft. of
hardware stores, and plant
outdoor display area
nurseries
Convenience stores
11 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area
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Nightclubs and dance halts
1 space for each 7 sq. ft. of dance floor area, plus 1 space for every 35 sq. ft. of
additional gross floor area, plus as required for ancillary uses (restaurant, etc.
Restaurants, cafes,
1 space for each 100 sq. ft. of gross floor area, plus a minimum 7 -car stacking space for
cafeterias, lounges, or
drive- through, except no additional parking spaces shalt be required when a restaurant
similar establishments at
use replaces a retail, service, or office use on a property located within both the Central
which the consumption of
Commercial District (C -2) and the Old Town Commercial General Plan land use
food and beverages occurs
description.
primarily on the premises
No additional parking shalt be required for an outdoor restaurant seating area when the
area either contains no more than 12 seats, or is no larger than 50 percent of the
restaurant's interior seating area; 1 additional parking space shall be required for each
additional 100 sq. ft. by which the outdoor restaurant seating area exceeds the 50-
percent threshold
Restaurants, take out;
1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area, plus a minimum 7 -car stacking space for
including delicatessens,
drive - through, except no additional parking spaces shall be required when a restaurant
donut shops, coffee shops,
use replaces a retail, service, or office use on a property located within both the Central
or similar establishments at
Commercial District (C -2) and the Old Town Commercial General Plan land use
which the consumption of
designation.
food and beverages occurs
No additional parking shalt be required for an outdoor restaurant seating area when the
primarily away from the
area either contains no more than 12 seats, or is no larger than 50 percent of the
premises
restaurant's interior seating area; 1 additional parking space shall be required for each
additional 250 sq. ft. by which the outdoor restaurant seating area exceeds the 50-
percent threshold
Retail stores: General
1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area
merchandise
Retail stores: Appliance,
1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area
furniture, and bulk good
stores
Service Uses
Hotels and motels
1 space for each guest room, plus 1 space for each 2 employees on largest shift, plus
requirements for related commercial uses, plus 1 space for each 50 square feet of gross
floor area for assembly or conference rooms.
Kennels and animal boarding
1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Laundromats
1 space for every 3 washing machines or one space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area,
whichever is greater
Medical services
Clinics, medical /dental
1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area for the first 4,000 sq. ft. of medical space
offices
within a building or center and 6 spaces for each 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area in excess
of 4,000 square feet; except for locations in the Combining Parking District (P) where 1
space for each 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area shalt apply
Extended care (elderly,
1 space for each 4 beds the facility is licensed to accommodate
skilled nursing facilities,
etc.)
Hospitals
2 spaces for each patient bed the facility is licensed to accommodate, plus required
spaces for ancillary uses as determined by the review authority
Medical /dental tabs
1 space for each 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Offices, administrative,
1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area for the first 25,000 sq. ft. and 1 space for
corporate
each 300 sq. ft. thereafter; except for locations in the Combining Parking District (P)
here 1 space for each 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area shall apply
Pet grooming
1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Personal services
1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Barber/beauty shops (and
other personal services:
massage therapy, tanning
salon)
Service stations
1 space for each pump island, plus 4 spaces for each service bay, plus additional spaces
for accesso ry uses
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Storage, personal self-
1 space for each 2,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area, plus 2 spaces for a resident manager
storage facilities
Vehicle repair and
maintenance
Auto Repair
4 spaces for each service bay, plus adequate queuing lanes for each bay
Car washes -self serve
2.5 spaces for each washing stall, for queuing and drying
Car washes -full serve
10 spaces, plus 10 spaces for each wash lane for drying area, plus queuing area for 5
vehicles ahead of each lane
Veterinary clinics and
1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area for the first 4,000 sq. ft. of medical space
hospitals
within a building or center; and 6 spaces for each 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area in
excess of 4,000 square feet.
idea rental
11 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area
h Disabled /Handicapped Parking Requirements. Parking areas shall include parking spaces
accessible to the disabled in the following manner:
1 Number of spaces and design standards. Parking spaces for the disabled shall be
provided in compliance with the accessible parking requirements contained in the
California Building Code.
2. Reservation of spaces required. Disabled accessible spaces required by this Section
shall be reserved by the property owner /tenant for use by the disabled throughout the
life of the approved land use.
3. Upgrading of markings required. Standards for the marking, striping, and signing of
disabled parking spaces, disabled accessible spaces within the City shall be in
compliance with the State standards. Upgrading to the State standards shall be
completed by affected property owners within sixty (60) days of their being notified in
writing by the City of new State standards, or within a time period and in a manner
prescribed by State law, whichever is earlier.
4• Fulfilling of requirements. Disabled accessible parking spaces required by this Section
shall count toward fulfilling off - street parking requirements.
(Ord. No. 1354, Sec. H, 11- 4 -03,, Orr]_ No. 1373, Sec, /L 1- 19_10)
a Joint Use Of Parking Areas. With the approval of a Conditional Use Permit, parking facilities may be
used jointly for nonresidential uses with different peak hours of operation. Requests for a minor
Conditional Use Permit for shared parking shall meet all of the following requirements:
1 • A parking study prepared by a California licensed traffic engineer or civil engineer
experienced in the preparation of such study shall be submitted by the applicant
demonstrating that no substantial conflict will exist in the peak hours of parking demand for
the uses for which joint use is proposed. The methodology to be used in preparing the study
shall be that promulgated by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE);
2. The number of parking spaces which may be credited against the requirements for the
structures or uses involved shall not exceed the number of spaces reasonably anticipated to
be available during different hours of operation;
3. Parking spaces designated for joint use shall be located so that they will adequately serve the
uses for which they are intended;
4• A written and recorded agreement shall be drawn to the satisfaction of the City Attorney and
Community Development Director and executed by all parties concerned assuring the
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continued availability of the number of parking spaces designated for joint use and availability
of reciprocal access easements.
5. Zoning Administrator approval of a minor Conditional Use Permit is required for parking areas
serving structures totaling less than thirty thousand (30,000) square feet. Planning
Commission approval of a Conditional Use Permit is required for all other parking areas with
joint -use parking.
b Historic Resource Residential Parking. When associated with a recognized historic resource, as
identified in this Section, the number of required off - street parking spaces may be decreased by one
(1) garage or parking space upon Zoning Administrator approval of a minor adjustment per Section
9299 (Zoning Administrator). Approval of a minor adjustment can be made when all the following
circumstances are found to apply:
1 The adjusted decrease is for parking that serves a residence that is currently listed or is
qualified to be listed in the City's Historical Resources Survey.
2. A minimum one -car garage is provided on -site.
3. Providing a new garage space or access to a new garage could result in the significant
alteration or demolition of any historic structure or resource listed or eligible to be listed in the
City's Historical Resources Survey including historic garages that contribute to the listing of
the structure or resource.
4. New increases in square footage would not exceed one hundred fifty (150) percent of the
square footage of the structure that legally existed as of the date of adoption of this
Ordinance; and, the total gross floor area of the residence does not exceed two thousand
(2,000) square feet, including any detached habitable space (e.g. guest house, etc.).
5. The required number of parking spaces can be accommodated off - street outside of a fully
enclosed garage within an existing legal driveway, tandem space, carport, etc.
6. The adjusted decrease is granted as a means to preserve the integrity of the historic
structure.
7. That the design of the modification to the historic resource will be a positive contribution to the
community.
8. The adjusted decrease is not associated with the addition of a second residential unit as
authorized in Sections 9222 and 9223 of this Code.
C Reduction in parking due to American Disabilities Act (ADA) upgrade. When required solely as a
need to upgrade existing parking facilities to comply with Title 24, Title III and California Code of
Regulations (CCR), or other California Access Codes or requirements, the total number of required
parking spaces may be reduced at the discretion of the Community Development Director. The
property owner shall demonstrate that by bringing the site into conformity with State and Federal
ADA, required nonaccessible parking spaces will be unavoidably lost and shall submit a parking lot
site plan that clearly identifies the entire onsite parking area showing that the loss of required
nonaccessible parking spaces is unavoidable by parking space redesign. The Community
Development Director may require appropriate parking lot redesign options that maintains any
portion of the number of required nonaccessible parking spaces.
(Ord- No, 1354, Sergi_ 11. 11-4-08)
.,
Where applicable, trip reduction /TDM program plans shall be prepared for review and approval in
compliance with the City's TDM Ordinance (Article 9, Chapter 9 of the Tustin City Code) or by the Air
Quality Management District. Compliance and enforcement provisions of the City's TDM Ordinance shall
apply.
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(cart. No 1354, e>c. l!. 11-4-08)
9266 - DEVELOPMENT TA DARDS FOR OFF-STREET PARKING
Off - street parking areas shall be provided in compliance with the following standards:
a Access. Access to off- street parking areas shall be provided in the following manner:
1 • Parking areas shall provide adequate maneuvering room so that vehicles enter an
abutting street or alley in a forward direction. Single - family residential and duplex
residential uses shall be excluded from this requirement except when driveways take
access from a designated major arterial highway;
2. All parking spaces shall have a minimum seven -foot vertical clearance. The front three
(3) feet of a parking space in an enclosed garage or carport in a residential zone,
however, may have a vertical clearance of four (4) feet to allow for enclosed storage to
be provided above a vehicle's hood (See Figure 1).
Location, Nonresidential. Off - street parking areas shall be located in the following manner:
1 • Parking spaces shall be permanently accessible.
2. Required parking spaces shall be located on the same parcel or center as the activities
or uses served, except that required parking spaces may be located within five
hundred (500) feet of the parcel served if subject to a recorded covenant running with
the land, subject to City Attorney approval, that shall be recorded against the affected
parcel by the owner of the parking lot guaranteeing to the City that the required parking
spaces will be maintained for the use or activity served.
3. Car pool and bicycle spaces shall be located as close as practical to the entrance(s) of
the use they are intended to serve. Spaces shall be situated so that they do not
obstruct the flow of pedestrians at entrances or sidewalks.
c Location, Residential. Parking in residential zoning districts shall comply with the following
regulations:
1 • Vehicles shall not be parked between the street property line and the front or side of
the residential unit except on a legal driveway, parking space, garage or carport
approved by the City.
2. Storage of a recreational vehicle is prohibited except when located outside of any
required front, side, or rear yard setbacks, on a paved surface, and when fully
screened from view from the public right -of -way and adjoining properties by a wall or
fence to a minimum height of six (6) feet and landscaping in a manner approved by the
Community Development Director. No habitation is allowed at any time.
3. Recreational vehicles may be temporarily parked on driveways in front of residences
for not more than forty -eight (48) hours within any seven (7) consecutive day period of
time for the purpose of loading and unloading only.
4. In multifamily residential developments, parking shall only be permitted in designated
parking spaces approved by the City.
5. Fabric, plastic or other temporary shade structures designed or utilized for sheltering
vehicles or parking purposes are prohibited.
6. No commercial or commercially licensed vehicle shall be stored on any residentially
zoned or used property. No commercial or commercially licensed vehicle with a gross
vehicle weight of over twelve thousand (12,000) pounds is allowed to be parked on any
residentially zoned or used property or on any private residential street.
7. A vehicle shall not be parked across or otherwise block any private or public sidewalk.
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Parking Space Design And Dimensions:
1 Residential Uses. Minimum parking dimensions shall be as indicated in Table 2 and as
illustrated by Figure 2. Compact stalls shall not be allowed as required parking for
residential uses.
TABLE 2: MINIMUM PARKING STALL AND LOT DIMENSIONS— RESIDENTIAL USES
Standard Stall
Type of Stall
Length/Width
IDoor Opening
Covered (garage /carport)
20 feet/ 10 feet, inside dimensions
8 feet min. (single car opening)
16 feet min. (two -car opening)
Standard
Spaces shall conform to the standards in Table 3.
2. Nonresidential Uses. Minimum parking dimensions shall be as indicated in Table 3 and
as illustrated by Figures 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7.
TABLE 3: MINIMUM PARKING STALL AND LOT DIMENSIONS — NONRESIDENTIAL USES
Standard Stall
Type of Statt
Len th /Width
Standard
19 feet /9 feet
Compact
17 feet /8 feet
Parking
Stall
Aiste width (travel lane)
Totat bay depth
angle
depth,
(degrees)
inctuding
bumper
,overhang,
ONE -WAY TRAFFIC AND SINGLE LOADED AISLES IN PARKING LOT
30
17 feet 411
feet
28 feet 4 inches
inches
5
19 feet
13 feet
32 feet 10 inches
10
inches
60
21 feet
18 feet
39 feet
75
20 feet 721
feet 11 inches
42 feet 6 inches
inches
90
19 feet
25 feet
44 feet
ONE -WAY TRAFFIC AND DOUBLE LOADED AISLES IN PARKING LOT
30
17 feet 411
feet
45 feet 7 inches
inches
5
19 feet
13 feet
52 feet 7 inches
10
inches
60
21 feet
118 feet
160 feet
75
20 feet 721
feet 11 inches
163 feet 1 inch
inches
90
19 feet
124 feet
162 feet
TWO -WAY TRAFFIC AND DOUBLE LOADED AISLES IN PARKING LOT
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a. Aisle Width For Internal Circulation. The minimum aisle width for two -way traffic
with no parking spaces is twenty (20) feet and minimum twelve (12) feet for one -
way traffic with no parking spaces.
b. Parallel Parking Spaces. Parallel parking spaces shall have minimum width of
nine (9) feet and a minimum length of twenty -two (22) feet as shown in Figure 8.
C. Drainage. Off - street parking /loading areas shall be designed and constructed to
ensure that surface water will not drain over sidewalks or adjacent parcels.
Surface water shall be directed to landscape areas or bio- filtration planters and
shall not be directed onto adjacent paved areas. Parking area design must
comply with the City of Tustin Water Quality Ordinance and all Federal, State,
and Regional Water Quality Control Board rules and regulations.
d• Compact Parking Spaces. Compact car spaces may be provided as follows:
1 Compact car parking spaces may be provided in addition to and not in
lieu of required parking.
2. Each compact space shall be clearly marked as a compact space in
letters not less than twelve (12) inches high and seven (7) inches wide,
reading "Compact" or as otherwise allowed by code.
3. Compact parking spaces shall be located along the perimeter of parking
areas, away from any entrance to buildings and uses.
e. Wheel Stops /Curbing. Wheel stops or concrete curbing at least six (6) inches
high and six (6) inches wide shall be provided for parking spaces located
adjacent to walkways, fences, walls, property lines, landscaped areas and
structures.
f• Overhang. Parking stalls and wheel stops may be designed to allow a vehicle to
overhang into landscaped areas a maximum of two (2) feet. A vehicle overhang
shall not encroach into any walk way, drive aisle or other path of travel.
9. Queuing Distance. Parking lot entries accessed from a public or private street
shall access driveways that are not intersected by a parking aisle, parking
space, or another access driveway for a minimum twenty (20) feet from the
property line, to provide a queuing area for vehicles entering and exiting the
parking area. See Figure 9 (Access to Parking Spaces).
e Landscaping.
1 A minimum of five (5) percent of the interior parking lot area shall be permanently
landscaped. The area of the parking lot shall be computed by adding areas used for
access drives, aisles, stalls, and maneuvering. Required setback or buffer areas
between the parking lot and property lines shall not be counted towards satisfying the
parking lot landscape requirement.
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2. Perimeter parking lot landscaping shall be minimum five (5) feet wide. The minimum
perimeter parking lot landscaping along street frontages shall be minimum ten (10) feet
wide for parking lots abutting any major arterial highway.
3. Perimeter parking lot landscaping shall be designed and maintained to screen cars
from view from the street to a height of thirty (30) inches to forty -two (42) inches.
Screening materials may include a combination of plant materials, earth berms, solid
masonry walls, raised planters, or other screening devices which meet the intent of this
requirement. Trees shall be provided in these locations at a rate of one (1) for every
twenty (20) lineal feet of landscaped area. Plant materials, signs, or structures within a
traffic safety sight area of a driveway shall not exceed twenty -four (24) inches in height.
4. Areas within the parking lot that are not used for parking or other approved uses shall
be landscaped.
5. At least one (1) 24 -inch box tree for every six (6) parking spaces shall be included in
the development of the landscape program for the site. Trees must be dispersed
throughout the parking lot and shall be planted in locations that do not conflict with
vehicle or pedestrian movement and access.
6. A permanent and automatic irrigation system shall be installed and maintained in all
landscaped areas to ensure proper maintenance of plant materials.
7. A six -foot eight -inch high decorative masonry wall shall be provided along the property
line where a parking area, driveway, or vehicle turning area on a non - residentially
zoned parcel abuts a residentially zoned parcel. Within a required front yard, the wall
shall not exceed three (3) feet in height subject to visual clearance requirements at
driveways. The Community Development Director may waive or modify this
requirement to protect the visual clearance of adjacent residences or where screening
is not necessary due to existing grade differentials or other reasons deemed
acceptable by the Community Development Director.
Lighting. Parking facilities shall provide lighting in compliance with the requirements of Tustin
City Code Section 4101, and other applicable requirements.
9 Design For Carports And Garages.
1 Carports /covered parking shall have a solid roof structure that completely covers a
carport parking stall. Lockable storage space of at least ninety (90) cubic feet shall be
provided in carports and shall be designed and maintained so as not to obstruct
vehicle access to the required parking space (see Figure 1). Carports shall be
screened from public view by a solid wall.
2� Garages shall be completely enclosed on all sides, have a solid roof and a lockable
door.
Residential Guest Parking. Off - street guest parking in residential zoning districts shall be
designated and restricted, with appropriate signs /pavement markings, for the exclusive use of
the guests.
Shopping Cart Storage. Shopping cart storage areas shall not be located within required
parking spaces.
Striping and Identification.
1 Parking spaces, aisles, approach lanes, and maneuvering areas shall be clearly
marked with directional arrows and lines to ensure the safe and efficient flow of
vehicles. If double stripes are used, parking space widths shall be measured from the
center of the double stripes. The Community Development Director may require the
installation of traffic signs in addition to directional arrows to ensure the safe and
efficient flow of vehicles in a parking facility.
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2. Parking spaces for the disabled and compact spaces shall be striped and signed in
compliance with applicable State standards and as contained in this Chapter.
3. Parking spaces provided for motorcycle use only shall have bollards installed and be
appropriately spaced to prevent automobile usage of the motorcycle area. Motorcycle
spaces shall be marked so that they can be clearly identified for motorcycle use only.
K Tandem Parking. Except as otherwise permitted in this Chapter, tandem parking shall be
prohibited.
l Valet Parking. Valet parking may be allowed subject to the approval of a Conditional Use
Permit and that adequate drop -off area is provided. Tandem parking in conjunction with valet
parking may be allowed subject to plan approval through a Conditional Use Permit.
M Interpretations. The parking lot design standards may be interpreted by the Community
Development Director for conditions not already specified in this Section.
(Ord, No, 1354, Sec. i1. 11 -4 -08)
a Driveways For Residential Uses.
The driveway width within the front yard setback shall be a minimum of twelve (12) feet and a
maximum of twenty -four (24) feet; if the garage or carport is designed for three (3) or more
vehicles, the driveway width within the front yard setback shall be a minimum of twelve (12)
feet and a maximum of thirty (30) feet. For lots at the ends of cul -de -sacs with lot frontages of
less than forty (40) feet, the parking and driveway areas within the front yard setback shall not
exceed seventy -five (75) percent of the total front yard setback. The total width may be
divided for properties with two (2) driveways.
Circular driveways shall have a minimum outside radius of twenty -five (25) feet.
Parking and driveway areas within the front yard setback which abut the parking or driveway
area of an adjacent lot shall not be designed or installed in such a manner so as to create an
unattractive, excessively paved area. Adjacent parking and driveway areas determined by the
Director of Community Development to be unattractive or excessive shall be separated with a
buffer consisting of landscaping, raised hardscaping, or combination of such materials
installed in the area between the parking or driveway area and the adjacent side or rear
property line.
4. A driveway leading to a parking area for duplexes, condominiums, and dwelling units located
on a flag lot may be located, in part, along the driveway of a contiguous lot and may, in part,
be a common driveway which provides access to more than one (1) dwelling unit.
5. Paved areas (e.g., parking of vehicles or providing pedestrian access to the residence) may
be provided within the front yard setback of residential districts if the total paved area does
not exceed fifty (50) percent of the total front yard setback area, the parking of vehicles does
not obstruct ingress and egress to required parking, and all of the requirements of this Zoning
Code can be met. For narrow lots, or lots at the ends of cul -de -sacs with lot frontages of less
than forty (40) feet, or other similar irregular conditions, the percentage of parking and
driveway areas within the front yard setback may be reduced through Design Review
approval of the Director of Community Development.
6. Where garages face each other and are separated by a shared driveway, the minimum
driveway width shall be twenty -five (25) feet. See Figure 10 (Minimum Driveway Width for
Garages with Shared Driveway).
7. Any deviation from the above standards may be considered on a case -by -case basis, subject
to review and approval by the Community Development Director.
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b Driveways for Commercial and Industrial Districts. One -way driveways within the front yard area
shall have a minimum width of fourteen (14) feet and a maximum width of twenty (20) feet. Two -way
driveways within the front yard area shall have a minimum width of twenty -four (24) feet and a
maximum width of thirty -five (35) feet.
c Paved Areas. Paved areas may be improved with impervious materials including, but not limited to,
concrete, bricks, slate or stone tiles, decorative stamped concrete, or any other permanent
hardscape. No decomposed granite, gravel, or other loose materials shall be allowed. Unimproved
and /or unpaved portions of the front yard setback area in residential districts or front yards in
commercial or industrial districts shall be improved and maintained with appropriate landscaping in a
healthy and vigorous condition and /or synthetic turf maintained in accordance with the Synthetic Turf
Standards and subject to the approval of the Community Development Director.
(Ord', No. 1354, Sec. H. 11 -4 -08 Ord. No. 9398, Secs, 3-5, 8-6-11)
a Number of Loading Spaces Required. Off - street loading spaces shall be provided as identified in
Table 4, below:
ABLE 4 REQUIRED LOADING SPACES
Type of Land Use
otal Gross Floor Area
Loading Spaces Required
Industrial, manufacturing, research and
development, and institutional uses
5,000 to 19,999 s . ft.
1
20,000 to 39,999 s . ft.
2
0,000 to 79,000 s . ft.
3
80,000 sq. ft. and over
4 plus 1 space for each additional
50,000 s . ft.
Office, hotels, hospitals and other non-
goods handling uses
5,000 to 49,999 s . ft
1
50,000 to 99,999 s . ft.
2
100,000 s . ft. and over
3
Retail stores, restaurants and other
goods handling uses
5,000 to 14,999 s . ft.
1
15,000 to 44,999 s . ft
2
5,000 s . ft. and over
3
All nonresidential uses
Less than 5,000 s . ft.
0
1 The number of loading spaces required is based on the total gross floor area of the entire
center. Requirements for uses not specifically listed shall be determined by the Community
Development Director based upon the requirements for comparable uses and upon the
particular characteristics of the proposed use.
Standards For Off - Street Loading Areas. Off - street loading areas shall be provided as follows:
1 Dimensions. The acceptable dimensions of the required loading spaces shall be determined
and approved through the Design Review process.
Lighting. Loading areas shall have lighting in compliance with city requirements.
Loading Doors and Gates. Loading bays and roll -up doors shall be painted to be compatible
with the color of the exterior structure wall(s) and be located on the rear of the structure away
from public view. Loading bays and doors may be located on the side of a structure, away
from a street frontage, where the Community Development Director determines that the bays,
doors, and related tracks can be adequately screened from view from adjacent streets.
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Loading Ramps. Plans for loading ramps and /or truck wells shall be accompanied by a profile
drawing showing the ramp, ramp transitions, well, and overhead clearances when required by
the Community Development Director.
5. Location. Loading spaces shall be located and designed to:
a. Ensure that the loading facility is screened from adjacent streets as much as possible;
b• Ensure that loading and unloading takes place on -site and in no case within adjacent
public rights -of -way or other traffic areas on -site;
c• Ensure that vehicular maneuvers occur on -site; and
d• Avoid adverse noise impacts upon neighboring residential properties.
6. Screening. Loading areas abutting residentially zoned parcels shall be screened when
required by the Community Development Director.
7. Striping. Loading areas shall be striped indicating the loading spaces and identifying the
spaces for "loading only." The striping shall be permanently maintained by the property
owner /tenant in a clear and visible manner at all times.
c Figures.
The figures in this Section are a visual representation of the requirements provided in this
Chapter.
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1 . Minimum vertical clearance height: Seven (7) feet.
2. Minimum vertical clearance height at front of space: Four (4) feet.
3. Maximum horizontal distance allowed for Note 2 above: Three (3) feet.
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A. Two-Car Garage
1 . Interior width: Twenty (20) feet.
2. Interior length: Twenty (20) feet.
3. Door opening: Sixteen (16) feet.
B. One-car Garage Or Garage With Separate Openings And Interior Posts
4. Interior width for one-car space: Ten (10) feet.
5. Interior length for one-car space: Twenty (20) feet.
6. Door opening: Eight (8) feet.
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1 • Standard stall length: Nineteen (19) feet.
2. Standard stall width: Nine (9) feet.
3. Compact stall length: Seventeen (17) feet.
4. Compact stall width: Eight (8) feet.
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Parking length: Seventeen (17) feet minimum.
Overhang length: Two (2) feet maximum.
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1. Stall dimensions: Nine (9) feet by nineteen (19) feet.
2. Drive aisles: Twenty -four (24) feet.
3. Parking Bay (inside curbs): Sixty -two (62) feet minimum.
4. Driveway in front yard area: Twenty -four (24) feet to thirty -five (35) feet.
5. Queuing distance: Twenty (20) feet.
6. Concrete curb: Six (6) inches high by six (6) inches wide.
7. Perimeter wall: Six (6) feet eight (8) inches when adjacent to residential property or
use.
8. Planters: One (1) tree per every six (6) stalls.
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1 • Stall Dimensions: Nine (9) feet by nineteen (19) feet.
2. Drive aisles: Twenty -four (24) feet.
3. Tree wells: One (1) tree per every six (6) stalls.
4. Parking bay: Sixty -two (62) feet.
5. Interior circulation: Twenty (20) feet.
6. Driveway in front yard area: Twenty -four (24) feet to thirty -five (35) feet.
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1 . Stall Dimensions: nine (9) feet by nineteen (19) feet.
2. Drive aisle width:
One-way: Eighteen (18) feet.
Two-way: Twenty-four (24)feet.
3. Tree wells: Every sixth stall.
4. Parking bay depth:
One-way: Sixty (60) feet.
Two-way: Sixty-six (66) feet.
5. Interior circulation:
One-way: Twelve (12) feet.
Two-way: Twenty (20) feet.
6. Driveway in front yard area:
One-way: Fourteen (14) feet to twenty (20) feet.
Two-way: Twenty-four (24) feet to thirty-five (35) feet.
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Stall length: Twenty -two (22) feet.
Stall width - Nine (9) feet.
FIGURE 9 ACCESS TO PARKING SPACES
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Queuing distance: Minimum twenty (20) feet.
FIGURE 90 MINIMUM DRIVEWAY WIDTH FOR GARAGES WITH SHARED DRIVEWAY
1.
Driveway width: Minimum twenty -five (25) feet.
(Ord, No 1354, Sec. 17, 11-4-08)
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The following terms as used in this chapter shall have the respective meanings as set forth except
when the context clearly indicates otherwise.
"Carport." An attached or detached unenclosed structure with a solid roof designed to shelter motor
vehicles.
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"Company -Owned Vehicles." Passenger, delivery, and /or other special purpose vehicles owned and
operated by business establishments located at a site.
"Covered Space." A parking space located within any approved parking structure constructed with a
solid roof that is designed and used primarily for the sheltering of vehicles.
"Driveway." A paved area of a lot located between the public right -of -way and the garage, carport, or
required parking space designed and intended as an access way between a private or public road and the
garage, carport, or required parking space.
"Floor Area, Gross." The sum of the horizontal areas of each floor of a building, measured from the
exterior faces of the exterior walls or from the centerline of walls separating two (2) buildings, but not
including underground parking, uncovered steps or exterior balconies.
"Garage." A detached, accessory building or a portion of a main building on the same lot as a
dwelling, used primarily for the housing of vehicles of the occupant of the dwelling, having a roof, and
enclosed on at least three (3) sides, with the fourth side being a lockable door.
"Parking Space." Accessible and usable paved area on a building site located off - street and
designed for the parking of vehicles.
"Recreational Vehicle." A motorized or non - motorized vehicle that is intended for human habitation,
recreational use, camping and travel use including but not limited to a motor home, travel trailer, truck
camper, trailer (with or without motive power), all- terrain vehicles, and boats.
"Seat." Furniture or furnishings designed and used for sitting; eighteen (18) inches of continuous
bench or bleacher seating shall equal one (1) seat.
"Tandem Parking." Any off - street parking space designed in such a manner that a vehicle properly
parked in such space may, by design, have its ingress to or egress from such space blocked by a vehicle
properly parked in a contiguous parking space.
(Ord No. 1354, Sec /1, 11-4-08)
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