HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 1993-2559 ORDINANCE NO. 2559
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING TITLE
19 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO MODIFY SECTIONS 19.22.160,
19.24.180 AND 19.26.180 IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM
BUILDING AREA FOR SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS ON LOTS OF
LESS THAN 7,000 SQUARE FEET AND PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FOR
PATIO COVERS AND PORCHES OF 300 SQUARE FEET OR LESS
WHEREAS, a duly verified application for a Municipal Code text amendment
was filed with the Planning Department of the City of Chula Vista on February 3,
1993 by the City of Chula Vista; and,
WHEREAS, on March 9, 1993, Council directed staff to prepare a draft
ordinance to increase the maximum building area for single family dwellings
within R-1 zones on lots of less than 7,000 sq. ft. from 454 to 504 of the lot
area or 3,150 sq. ft. whichever is less, and to exempt up to a maximum of 300 sq.
ft. of patio and/or porch areas from the FAR limit; and,
WHEREAS, on May 12, 1993, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No.
PCA-93-02 by a vote of 7-0 to recommend that the City Council enact the proposed
Municipal Code text amendments; and,
WHEREAS, the Environmental Review Coordinator conducted an Initial Study,
IS 93-31, of potential environmental impact associated with the proposal and has
concluded that there would be no significant environmental impacts, and
recommends adoption of the Negative Declaration issued on IS-93-31.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby
find, determine and ordain as follows:
SECTION I: That the Project PCA 93-02 will have no significant environmental
impacts and adopts the Negative Declaration issued on IS-93-31.
SECTION II: That the public necessity, convenience, general welfare, and good
zoning practice justifies the amendment and that the amendment is
consistent with the City of Chula Vista General Plan.
SECTION III. That Section 19.22.160 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is
amended to read as follows:
Sec 19.22.160 Floor Area Ratio.
Construction of dwellings or any remodeling or additions to existing dwellings shall have
a floor area ratio (FAR) which limits the maximum building area to 45% of the lot area for single
family dwellings on lots of 7,000 square feet or greater and 50% of the lot area or 3,150 square feet,
whichever is less, for single family dwellings on lots of less than 7,000 square feet. The floor area
ratio calculation shall also include the square footage of patios, garages and other accessory
structures present on the lot, but excluding covered patios open on at least two sides and covered
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porches open on at least one side with a total combined area of 300 square feet or less. For these
purposes, an accessory structure is defined as any structure which rises 4 or more feet above
finished grade.
SECTION IV. That Section 19.24.180 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is amended
to read as follows:
Sec 19.24.180 Floor Area Ratio.
Construction of dwellings or any remodeling or additions to existing dwellings shall have
a floor area ratio (FPd~) which limits the maximum building area to 45% of the lot area for single
family dwellings on lots of 7,000 square feet or greater and 50% of the lot area or 3,150 square feet,
whichever is less, for single family dwellings on lots of less than 7,000 square feet. The floor area
ratio calculation shall also include the square footage of patios, garages and other accessory
structures present on the lot, but excluding covered patios open on at least two sides and covered
porches open on at least one side with a total combined area of 300 square feet or less. For these
purposes, an accessory structure is defined as any structure which rises 4 or more feet above
finished grade.
SECTION V. That Section 19.26.180 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
Sec 19.26.180 Floor Area Ratio.
Construction of dwellings or any remodeling or additions to existing dwellings shall have
a floor area ratio (FPd~) which limits the maximum building area to 55% of the lot. The floor area
ratio calculation shall also include the square footage of patios, garages and other accessory
structures present on the lot. For these purposes, an accessory structure is defined as any stz-ucture
which rises 4 or more feet above finished grade.
SECTION VI. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect
on the thirtieth day from and after its adoption.
Presented by /~~o~ ~
Robert A. Leiter ~
ce M. Boogaard
Director of Planning City Attorney
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista, California, this 15th day of June, 1993, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Fox, Horton, Moore, Rindone, Nader
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
Tim Nader, Mayor
ATTEST:
Beverly/~/Authelet, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) ss.
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Beverly A. Authelet, City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, California, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 2559 had its first reading on
June 8, 1993, and its second reading and adoption at a regular meeting of said
City Council held on the 15th day of June, 1993.
Executed this 15th day of June, 1993.
Beverly A~ Authelet, City Clerk