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ORDINANCE NO. 2144
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING
TITLE 19 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY
AND REGULATE REMODELING OR ADDITIONS TO EXISTING
DWELLING UNITS
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby
find as follows:
An Initial Study, IS-86-30, of possible adverse
environmental impacts of this amendment to Title 19 of the
Municipal Code was conducted by the Environmental Review
Coordinator on February 16, 1986. The Environmental Review
Coordinator concluded that there would be no significant
environmental effects and recommended that the Negative
Declaration be adopted. Therefore, the City Council does hereby
adopt the Negative Declaration issued on IS-86-30.
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does ordain
as follows:
SECTION I: That Chapter 19.04 (Definitions) of the
Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding thereto a
new Section 19.04.097 to read as follows:
Section 19.04.097 Floor Area Ratio (Residential)
The numerical value obtained by dividing the total
area of all the floors of a building or buildings
included within the surrounding walls, by the total area
of the premises.
SECTION II: That Chapter 19.22 (R-E Residential Estates
Zone) of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended by
adding Sections 19.22.160 and 19.22.170 and amending existing
Section 19.22.060 to read as follows:
Sec. 19.22.060 Height regulations.
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Principal buildings may not exceed two and one-half
stories or 28 feet in height. However, an increase in building
height may be allowed subject to approval of a conditional use
permit. No accessory building shall exceed one and one-half
stories or fifteen feet in height except as provided in Section
19.16.040. The height of a residential structure is measured
from the highest point of the roof line to finished grade.
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 and 55% of the lot area for duplexes.
The floor area ratio calculation shall also include the square
footage of patios, garages and other accessary structures present
on the lot. For these purposes, an accessory structure is
defined as any structure which rises 4 or more feet above
finished grade.
Sec. 19.22.170 Building Additions and Remodeling
Any remodeling or additions to existing dwellings~ which
when added to the original building square footage equals 50% or
greater than the original building permit allowed, shall require
the building to comply with current zoning ordinance standards.
Current building setback standards shall, however, apply only to
new additions to an existing dwelling. Original building square
footage shall be determined by submittal of dimensioned floor and
site plans by the applicant, which are subject to review by the
Director of Planning for verification.
SECTION III: That Chapter 19.24 (R-1 Family Residence
Zone) of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended by
adding Sections 19.24.180 and 19.24.190 and amending existing
Section 19.24.060 to read as follows:
Sec. 19.24.060 Height regulations.
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Principal buildings may not exceed two and one-half
stories or 28 feet in height~ however~ an increase in building
height may be allowed subject to approval of a conditional use
permit. No accessory building shall exceed one and one-half
stories or fifteen feet in height except as provided in Section
19.16.040. The height of a residential structure is measured
from the highest point of the roof line to finished grade.
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Sec. 19.24.180 Floor Area Ratio
See Section 19.22.160 for Floor Area Ratio requirements
in the R-1 zones.
Sec. 19.24.190 Building Additions and Remodeling
See Section 19.22.170 for limitations to remodeling or
additions to existing dwellings.
SECTION IV: That Chapter 19.26 (R-2 One and Two Family
Residence Zone) of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby
amended by adding Sections 19.26.180 and 19.26.190 and amending
existing Section 19.26.060 to read as follows:
Sec. 19.26.060 Height Regulations
· height may be allowed subject to approval of a conditional use
permit. No accessory building shall exceed one and one-half
stories or fifteen feet in height except as provided in Section
19.16.040. The height of a residential structure is measured
from the highest point of the roof line to finished grade.
Sec. 19.26.180 Floor Area Ratio
See Section 19.22.160 for Floor Area Ratio requirements
in the R-2 zones.
Sec. 19.26.190 Building Additions and Remodeling
See Section 19.22.170 for limitations to remodeling or
additions to existing dwellings.
SECTION V: That Chapter 19.48 (P-C Planned Community
Zone) of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended by
adding Section 19.48.140 to read as follows:
Sec. 19.48.140 P-C Zone - Residential Areas Not Subject
to Design Review
Construction of dwelling units or any remodeling or
additions to existing dwellings within residential areas in the
P-C zone not subject to design review requirements must comply
with the provisions outlined in Sections 19.22.060~ 19.22.160 and
19.22.170 of this ordinance.
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SECTION VI: Effective Date. This ordinance upon its
effective date shall require all plans submitted after April 15,
1986 for building permits relating to remodeling or new
construction of residential structures to comply with its
provisions.
SECTION VII: This ordinance shall take effect and be in
full force and effect on the thirty-first day from and after its
adoption.
Presented by Approved as to form by
r~eorge Kr Director of Charles R. Gill, Assistant
Planning City Attorney
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FIRST READ AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
TY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, HELD April i5 19 86 AND
FINALLY PASSED AND ADOPTED AT A REGULAR MEETING THEREOF HELD April 22 ,
19 86 , BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE, TO-WIT:
AYES: Councilmen: Cox, Malcolm, Moore, McCandliss
NAYES: Councilmen .. None
ABSTAIN: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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~ .ATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) ss.
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, JENNIE M. FULASZ, CMC, CITY CLERK of the City of Chulo Vista, California,
DO HEREBY CERTIFY thor the above ond foregoing is 0 full, true and correct copy of
ORDINANCE NO. 2144 ,and that the some hoe nor been omendedor repealed.
DATED
City Clerk
CI'I'Y OF
CHULA VISTA
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EXHIBIT A
Chapter 19.04
Definitions
19.04.097 Floor Area Ratio (Residential)
The numerical value obtained by dividing the total area of all the floors of a
building or buildings included within the surrounding walls, by the total area
of the premises.
Chapter 19.22
R-E Residential Estates Zone
19.22.060 Height regulations.
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Principal buildings may not exceed two and one-half stories or 24 feet in
height. However, an increase ~n building height may be allowed subject to
approval of a conditional use petit. No accessory building shall exceed one
and one-half stories or fifteen feet in height except as provided in Section
19.16.040. The height of a residential structure is measured from the highest
point of the roof line to finished grade.
19.22.160 Floor Area Ratio
Construction of dwellings or any remodelin~ or additions to existin~ dwellings
shall have a floor area ratio (FAR) which limits the maximum buildin~ area to
45% of the lot area for single family dwellings and 55% of the lot area for
duplexes. The floor area ~atio calculation shall also include the square
footage of patios, ~arages and other accessary structures present on the lot.
For t~ese purposes, an accessory structure is defined as any structure which
rises 4 or more feet above finished grade.
19.22.170 Building Additions and Remodeling
Any remodeling or additions to existing dwellings, which when added to the
original building square footage equals 5~ or greater than the original
building petit all owed, shall require the building to comply with current
zoning ordinance standards. Current building setback standards shall,
however, apply only to new additions to an ' ' of dimensioned ~loor
and site plans by the applicant, which are subject to review by the Director
of Planning for verification.
Chapter 19.24
R-1 Family Residence Zone
19.24.060 Height regulations.
Principal buildings may not exceed two and one-half stories or 24 feet in
height, however, an increase in building height may be allowed subject to
approval of a conditional use petit. No accessory building shall exceed one
and one-half stories or fifteen feet in height except as provided in Section
19.16.040. The height of a residential structure is measured from the highest
point of the roof l~ne to finished grade.
19.24.180 Floor Area Ratio
See Section 19.22.160 for Floor Area Ratio requirements in the R-1 zones.
19.24.190 Building Additions and Remodeling
See Section 19.22.170 for limitations to remodeling or additions to existing
dwel 1 i ngs.
Chapter 19.26
R-2 One and Two Family Residence Zone
19.26,060 Height Regulations
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Principal buildings may not exceed two and one-half stories or 24 feet in
height, however, an increase in buildin~ height may be allowed subject to
approval of a conditional use permit. No accessory buildin~ shall exceed one
and one-half stories or fifteen feet in height except as provided in Section
19.16,040. The height of a residential structure is measured from the highest
point of the roof line to finished grade.
19.26,180 Floor Area Ratio
See Section 19.22,160 for Floor Area Ratio requirements in the R-2 zones.
19.26.190 Building Additions and Remodelin~
See Section 19.22,170 for limitations to remodelin~ or additions to existin~
dwel 1 i ngs.
Chapter 19.28
P-C Planned Community Zone
19.48.140 P-C Zone - Residential Areas Not Subject to Design Review
Construction of dwelling units or any remodeling or additions to existing
dwellings within residential areas in the P-C zone not subject to design
review requirements must comply with the provisions outlined in Sections
19.22.060, 19.22.160 and 19.22,170 of this ordinance.
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PRESENT ZONING ORDINANCE 7000 sq. ft. ( 40% lot coverage )
PROPOSED- F,A,R. 0F(.45 ) FOR SECOND STORY
RESOLUTION NO. PCA-86-6
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THE ADOPTION OF AN
AMENDMENT TO TITLE 19 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY AND
REGULATE REMODELING OR ADDITIONS TO EXISTING DWELLING UNITS
WITHIN SINGLE FAMILY AND DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL ZONES AND
SIMILARLY REGULATED AREAS
WHEREAS, the City Council, in response to complaints regarding the remodeling
of a single family residencejwhich resulted in a structure whose bulk and scale were out
of proportion to the lost and the surrounding neighborhood, directed staff to review
remodeling standards along with standards regarding lot coverage, setbacks, and height
limitations, and
WHEREAS, City Council, in January of 1986 approved a report presented by staff
recommending that draft ordinances be prepared for Planning Commission consideration,
clarifying when remodeling is of such an extent as to constitute new construction, and
establish a more effective means of controlling the bulk and scale of residential
dwellings in single family and duplex residential zones, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission set the time and place for a hearing on said
amendment and notice of said hearing, together with its purpose, was given by its
publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the city at least ten days prior to
the hearing, and
%~HEREAS, the hearing was held at the time and place as advertised, namely 7:00
p.m., February 26, 1986, in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the Planning
Commission and said hearing was thereafter closed, and
WHEREAS, the Commission found that the project would have no significant
environmental impacts and adopted the Negative Declaration issued on IS-86-30.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT FROM THE FACTS PRESENTED AT THE HEARING,
THE PLANNING COMMISSION recommends the adoption of amendments to Title 19 of the
Municipal Code as listed in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part of.
That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the City Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, this 26th day
of February, 1986, by the following vote, to-wit:
Green, Guiles S ' , Cannon and Grasser
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Willi~."~nn6n, ha'man
ATTEST:
,,~c~ M. Smith, Secretary
WPC 2584P
negative decBaration
PROJECT NAME: ZTA New Residential Construction
PROJECT LOCATION: City-wide (except the Montgomery annexation area}
PROJECT APPLICANT: City of Chula Vista, Planning Department, 276 Fourth Ave., Chula Vista, CA 92010
CASE NO: IS-86-30 DATE: February 16, 1986
A. Project Setting
This project is a zoning text amendment and would apply city-wide; except
the Montgomery annexation area where it will apply only when City zoning
replaces the existing County zoning.
B. Project Description
Chapter 19.04
Definitions
19.04.097 Floor Area Ratio (Residential}
The numerical value obtained by dividing the total area of all the floors of a
building or buildings included within the surrounding walls, by the total area
of the premises.
Chapter 19.22
R-E Residential Estates Zone
19.22,060 Height regulations.
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Principal buildings may not exceed two and one-half stories or 24 feet in
height. However, an increase in building height may be allowed subject to
approval of a conditional use permit. No accessory building shall exceed one
and one-half stories or fifteen feet in height except as provided in Section
19.16.040.
19.22.160 Floor Area Ratio
Construction of dwellings or any remodelin9 or additions to existing dwellings
shall have a floor area ratio (FAR) which limits the maximum build~n9 area to
45% of the lot area. The floor area ratio calculation shall also include the
square foota~e of patios, 9ara~es and other accessa~ structures present on
the lot. For these purposes, an accesso~ structure is defined as any
structure which rises 4 or more feet above finished 9rade.
city of chula vista planning department
- environmental review section
19.22.170 Building Additions and Remodeling
Any remodeling or additions to existing dwellings, which when added to the
original building square footage equals 50% or greater than the original
building permit allowed, shall require the building to comp.ly with current
zoning ordinance standards. Current building setback standards shall,
however, apply only to new additions to an exist~n dwelling. Original
building square footage shall be determined by submittaV of dimensioned floor
and site plans by the applicant.
Chapter 19.24
R-1 Family Residence Zone
19.24.060 Height regulations.
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Principal buildings may not exceed two and one-half stories or 24 feet in
height, however, an increase in buildin~ height may be allowed subject to
approval of a conditional use petit. No accessory buildin~ shall exceed one
and one-half stories or fifteen feet in height except as provided in Section
19.16.040.
19.24.180 Floor Area Ratio
See Section 19.22.160 for Floor Area Ratio requirements in the R-1 zones.
19.24.190 Buildin~ Additions and Remodelin~
See Section 19.22.170 for limitations to r~modelin~ or additions to existing
dwel 1 i ngs.
Chapter 19.26
R-2 One and Two Family Residence Zone
19.26.060 Height Regulations
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Principal buildings may not exceed two and one-half stories or 24 feet in
height, however, an increase in building height may be allowed subject to
approval of a conditional use permit. No accessory building shall exceed one
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and one- alf stories or fifteen feet in height except as provided in Section
19.16.040.
19.26.180 Floor Area Ratio
See Section 19.22.160 for Floor Area Ratio requirements in the R-2 zones.
19.26.190 Building Additions and Remodeling
See Section 19.22.170 for limitations to remodeling or additions to existing
dwel 1 i ng s.
Chapter 19.28
P-C P1 armed Community Zone
19.48.140 P-C Zone ~ Residential Areas Not Subject to Design Review
Construction of dwelling units or any remodeling or additions to existing
dwellings within residential areas in the P-C zone not subject to design
review requireme.ts must comply t ..i h r2ir2 .22.ons o.tli.ed in Sections
19.22.060, 19.22.160 and 19.22.170
C. Compatibility with Zoning and Plans
The project is an amendment to the text of the zoning ordinance and is
compatible with the General Plan.
F. Findings of Insignificant Impact
1. The project involves a zoning text amendment; therefore, no natural
or manmade resources wil 1 be affected.
2. The proposed amendment i s not at variance with the goal s and
objectives of the General Plan and short-term goals will not be
achieved to the disadvantage of long-term environmental goals.
3. There are not impacts anticipated to occur which could interact to
create a substantial cumulative impact on the environment.
4. The proposed amendments will more stringently regulate height and
bulk regulations in the R-E, R-l, R-2 and Planning Community zones
and, therefore, any effect on people will be reduced. The definition
of building additions and remodeling is being changed to assure
compliance with current Code standards.
G. Consultation
1. Individuals and Organizations
City of Chula Vista: Mando Liuag, Associate Planner
Roger Daoust, Senior Civil Engineer
Duane Bazzel, Assistant Planner
Gene Grady, Building and Housing Department
Carol Gove, Fire Marshal
Chuck Glass, Traffic Engineer
The Initial Study application and evaluation forms documenting the findings of
no significant impact are on file and available for public review at the Chula
Vista Planning Department, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 92010.
ENVIR~~NTAL REVIEW COORDINATOR
WPC 2552P
EN 6 (Rev. 5/85)
kk city of chula vista planning department
~- environmental review section
ORDINANCE NO. 2144
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING TITLE 19
OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY AND REGULATE
REMODELING OR ADDITIONS TO EXISTING DWELLING UNITS
By a unanimous vote on April 22, 1986, the City Council
placed the ordinance on second reading and adoption.
Generally, the ordinance: limits the total building area
within single-family and duplex zoned areas involving
both new construction as well as additions; establishes
a formula wherein any increase from the original building
square footage to or greater than 50% would require
compliance with current zoning regulations; limits the
height of structures within the single-family and duplex
zones to 24 feet unless a conditional use permit were
approved; the floor area ratio for duplexes be fixed
at 55% of the square footage of the lot rather than 45%
as recommended for single-family residences; original
building square footage to be determined by submittal of
dimensioned floor and site plans by the applicant for
review of theDirector of Planning; and includes a definition
of building height.
Copies of the ordinance may be obtained at the office of
the City Clerk, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA.
Dated: 4/28/86
d/Ze ie M. Fulasz, CMC; City