HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 1984-2075 ORDINANCE NO. 2075
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING
CHAPTERS 19.04, 19.14, 19.54 AND 19.58 OF THE CHUIA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CARNIVALS AND CIRCUSES
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does ordain
as follows:
SECTION I: That a Section 19.04.045 be, and the same is
hereby added to Chapter 19.04 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code to
read as follows:
Sec. 19.04.045 Carnivals.
"Carnival" means a traveling enterprise offering
amusements with organized entertainment or exhibits and
includes mechanical rides.
SECTION II: That Section 19.14.030 and 19.14.050 of
Chapter 19.14 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code be, and the same
is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 19.14.030 Zoning Administrator-Actions
Authorized Without Public Hearing.
The zoning administrator is authorized to consider
and to approve, disapprove or modify applications on the
following subjects, and/or issue the following required
permits without setting the matter for a public hearing:
A. Conditional use permit: The zoning administrator
shall be empowered to issue conditional use permits,
as defined herein, in the following circumstances:
1. Where the use to be permitted does not involve
the construction of a new building or other
substantial structural improvements on the
property in question.
2. Where the use requiring the permit would make
use of an existing building and does not involve
substantial remodeling thereof.
3. For signs as defined herein, and temporary tract
houses, as limited herein.
4. The zoning administrator is authorized to
consider and to approve, deny, or modify
applications for conditional use permits for
carnivals and circuses. The zoning admini-
strator shall set the matter for public hearing
in the manner provided herein.
Sec. 19.14.050 Public Hearing-Mandatory When.
A- The zoning administrator may, at his option refer
any of the matters on which he is authorized to rule
and/or issue a permit to the planning commission for
review. In such cases, a public hearing as provided
herein shall be mandatory.
B. Any person who disagrees with the ruling of the
zoning administrator may appeal such ruling to the
planning commission. In such cases, a public
hearing as provided herein shall be mandatory.
C. Notwithstanding the above provisions, the zoning
administrator may, at his option, or upon appeal,
refer applications for carnivals and circuses on
which he is authorized to issue a permit to the city
council for review. In such cases, a public hearing
as provided herein shall be mandatory.
SECTION III: That Section 19.54.020 of Chapter of 19.54
Of the Chula Vista Municipal Code be, and the same is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 19.54.020 Designated-Limitations and
Standards.
The follewing uses may be considered for location in
any zone, subject to the provisions set forth herein,
and additional conditions set forth in Chapter 19.58
(references indicated for uses):
A. Borrow pits and quarries for rock, sand and gravel;
B. Campgrounds: See Section 19.58.040;
C. Cemeteries: See Section 19.58.080;
D. Colleges, universities, private schools, elementary
and secondary public schools.
E. Columbariums, crematoriums and mausoleums, provided
that these uses are specifically excluded from all R
zones unless inside of a cemetery: See Section
19.58.080;
F. Churches: See Section 19.58.110;
G. Dumps, public or private;
H. Hospitals, including, but not limited to, emergency,
general, convalescent, rest homes, nursing homes
(for the aged, crippled, mentally retarded of all
ages), psychiatric, etc.: See Section 19.58.110.
Further, that approval shall not be granted until
the following findings can be made (homes for
mentally retarded children):
1. The size of the parcel to be used shall provide
adequate light and air in proportion to the
number of residents.
2. The location of windows and open play areas
shall be so situated as to not adversely impact
adjoining uses.
A 3. Spacing between these facilities shall be such
that the character of the neighborhood is not
affected by the grouping of these homes;
I. Mortuaries: See Section 19.58.080;
J. Establishments or enterprises involving large
assemblages of people or automobiles, as follows,
provided that these uses shall be deemed to be
generally undesirable in the R zones:
1. Airports and heliports: See Section 19.58.180,
2. Amusement parks and amusement enterprises: See
Section 19.58.040,
3. Arenas: See Section 19.58.040,
4. Fairgrounds: See Section 19.58.040,
5. Museums,
6. Open air theaters, except drive-in theaters:
See Section 19.58.120B,
7. Race tracks and rodeos: See Section 19.58.040,
8. Recreational centers, commercially operated: See
Section 19.58.040,
9. Stadiums,
10. Shooting clubs: See Section 19.58.200,
11. Ambulance service (excluded from all residential
zones unless located within a hospital complex);
K. Golf courses: See Section 19.58.090;
L. Passenger stations for rail or bus travel;
M. Public and quasi-public uses;
N. Radio or television transmitters;
O. Trailers (commercial coaches): See Section
19.58.330;
P. Senior housing developments: See Section 19.58.390.
Conditional use permit applications for the uses
listed in this section except campgrounds, churches,
amusement arcades and centers, trailers (commercial
coaches) and borrow pits of not more than two acres,
shall be considered by the city council subsequent to
its receipt of recommendations thereon from the planning
commission.
SECTION IV: That a new Section 19.58.042 be, and the
same is hereby added to Chapter 19.58 of the Chula Vista Municipal
Code to read as follows:
Sec. 19.58.042 Carnivals and Circuses.
Carnivals and circuses shall be subject to the
following development standards:
A. Carnivals shall be restricted to locations where the
ingress and egress from the site shall be designed
so as to minimize traffic congestion and hazards and
provide adequate parking;
B. Adequate controls or measures shall be taken to
prevent offensive noise, vibration, dust and glare
from any indoor or outdoor activity onto adjacent
property or uses;
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C. The time of operation and the duration shall be
limited by consideration of the impacts on the
surrounding uses or the con~unity as a whole. The
frequency of operation at a particular location
shall be a consideration in determining whether or
not to grant the permit. Carnivals and circuses
shall have adequate insurance, pursuant to City
Council Policy, to indemnify the city from
liability. A business license shall be required.
D. The site shall be cleared of weeds and obstructions.
Fire regulations shall be met as established by the
Fire Marshal including inspection prior to opening.
Security guards as required by the Police Department
shall be provided. Uniformed parking attendants to
be determined by the Traffic Engineer. The number
of sanitary facilities shall be as determined by the
Department of Building and Housing. All electrical
installations shall be inspected and approved by the
Department of Building and Housing.
E. The zoning administrator has the right to impose
._ additional standards or waive any of the above
standards on the finding that said standards are or
are not necessary to protect the public health,
safety and general welfare.
F. A bond shall be posted to cover any work and
compliance with conditions to be done once the
carnival is over. Any violation of the above
regulations which has been substantial shall be
sufficient grounds for the zoning administrator to
revoke the conditional use permit and require
removal of the circus or carnival from the property.
SECTION V: This ordinance shall take effect and be in
full force on the thirty-first day from and after its adoption.
Presented by Approved as to form by
/~e/orga~Kr~a~pl, K/fPirector of 7"Th~mas J. HarrY, City Attorney
Planning
FIRST READ AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
~ITY OF CHULA VISTA~ CALIFORNIA~ HELD August 7 , 19 84, AND
FINALLY PASSED AND ADOPTED AT A REGULAR MEETING THEREOF HELD August 14
85
19 , BY THE FOLLOWING VOTEr TO-WIT:
AYES: Councilrn~n: Moore~ Cox, Malcolm, Scott
NAYES: Coundlmen: None
ABSTAIN: Coredlinen: None
ABSENT: CouncjIm~n: McCandl iss
''~~City of Chulo Vista
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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 Chukl Vista, California,
DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is o full, true and correct copy of
ORDINANCE NO, 2075 ,and that the some has not been amended or repealed.
DATED
(seal) City Clerk
CC-660
RESOLUTION NO. PCA-84-3
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PLANNING
COMMISSION RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THE
ADOPTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTERS 19.04,
19.14, 19.54 AND 19.58 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO CARNIVALS AND CIRCUSES
WHEREAS, it has been determined that a special review process for
carnivals and circuses should be established in recognition of their temporary
nature since normal processing could have the effect of prohibiting said uses,
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
WHEREAS, the hearing was held at the time and place as advertised,
namely 7:00 p.m., June 27, 1984, in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue,
before the Planning Commission and said hearing was thereafter closed, and
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 shown on 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 27th day of June 1984, by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Commissioners R. Johnson, Pressutti, Green, E. Guiles, Shipe, Cannon
and O'Neill
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST:
R'ut)f M. Smith, Secretary
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EXHIBIT A
PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO CARNIVALS
SECTION I: That a Section 19.04.045 be, and the same is
hereby added to Chapter 19.04 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code to
read as follows:
Sec. 19.04.045 Carnivals.
"Carnival" means a traveling enterprise.offering
amusements with organized entertainment or exhibits and
includes mechanical rides.
SECTION II: That Section 19.14.030 and 19.14.050 of
Chapter 19.14 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code be, and the same
is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 19.14.030 Zoning Administrator-Actions
Authorized Without Public Hearing.
The zoning administrator is authorized to consider
and to approve, disapprove or modify applications on the
following subjects, and/or issue the following required
permits without setting the matter for a public hearing:
A. Conditional use permit: The zoning administrator
shall be empowered to issue conditional use permits,
as defined herein, in the follc~ing circumstances:
1. Where the use to be permitted does not involve
the construction of a new building or other
substantial structural improvements on the
property in question.
2. Where the use requiring the permit would make
use of an existing building and does not involve
substantial remodeling thereof.
3. For signs as defined herein, and temporary tract
houses, as limited herein.
4. The zoning administrator is authorized to
consider and to approve, deny, or modify
applications for conditional use permits for
carnivals and circuses. The zoning admini-
strator shall set the matter for public hearing
in the manner provided herein.
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Sec. 19.14.050 Public Hearing-Mandatory When.
A. The zoning administrator may, at his option, refer
any of the matters on which he is authorized to
rule and/or issue a permit to the planning .Commis-
sion for review. In such cases, a public hearing
as provided herein shall be mandatory.
B. Any person who disagrees with the ruling of the
zoning administrator may appeal such ruling to the
planning commission. In such cases, a public
hearing as provided herein shall be mandatory.
~. Notwithstanding the above~rovisions, the zoni.ng
administrator may, at his option, or upon appeal,
refer applications for carnivals and circuses on which
he is authorized to issue a permit to the city council
for review. In such cases, a public hearing as pro-
vided herein shall be mandatory=.
· SECTION III: That Section 19.54.020 of Chapter of 19.54
of the Chula Vista Municipal Code be, and the same is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 19.54.020 Designated-Limitations and
Standards.
The following uses may be considered for location in
any zone, subject to the provisions set forth herein,
and additional conditions s~t forth in Chapter 19.58
(references indicated for uses):
A. Borrow pits and quarries for ~ock, sand and gravel;
B. Campgrounds: See Section 19.58.040;
C. Cemeteries: See Section 19.58.080;
D. Colleges, universities, private schools, elementary
and secondary public schools.
E. Columbariums, crematoriums and mausoleums, provided
that these uses are specifically excluded from all R
zones unless inside of a cemetary: See Section
19.58.080;
F. Churches: See Section 19.58.110;
G. Dumps, public or private;
H. Hospitals, including, but not limited to, emergency,
_- general, convalescent, rest homes, nursing homes
(for the aged, crippled, mentally retarded of all
ages), psychiatric, etc.: See Section 19.58.110.
Further, that approval shall not be granted until
the following findings can be made (homes for
mentally retarded children):
1. The size of the parcel to be used shall provide
adequate light and air in proportion to the
number of residents.
2. The location of windows and open play areas
shall be so situated as to not adversely impact
adjoining uses.
3. Spacing between these facilities shall be such
that the character of the neighborhood is not
affected by the grouping of these homes;
I. Mortuaries: See Section 19.58.080;
J. Establishments or enterprises involving large
assemblages of people or automobiles, as follows,
provided that these uses shall be deemed to be
generally undesirable in the R zones:
1. Airports and heliports: See Section 19.58.180,
2. Amusement parks and amusement enterprises: See
Section 19.58.040,
3. Arenas: See Section 19.58.040,
4. ~ ~/~/3~ Fairgrounds: See Section
19.58,040,
5. Museums,
6. Open air theaters, except drive-in theaters:
"~ See Section 19.58.120B,
7. Race tracks and rodeos: See Section 19.58.040,
8. Recreational centers, commercially operated: See
Section 19.58.040,
9. Stadiums,
10. Shooting clubs: See Section 19.58.200,
11- Ambulance service (excluded from all residential
zones unless located within a hospital complex);
K. Golf courses: See Section 19.58.090;
L. Passenger stations for rail or bus travel;
M- Public and quasi-public uses;
N. Radio or television transmitters;
O. Trailers (commercial coaches): See Section
19.58.330;
P. Senior housing developments: See Section 19.58,390.
Conditional use permit applications for the uses
listed in this section except campgrounds, churches,
amusement arcades and centers, trailers (commercial
coaches) and borrow pits of not more than two acres,
shall be considered by the city council subsequent to
its receipt of recommendations thereon from the planning
commission.
SECTION III: That a new Section 19.58.042 be, and the
same is hereby added to Chapter 19.58 of the Chula Vista Municipal
Code to read as follows:
Sec. 19.58.042 Carnivals and Circuses.
Carnivals and circuses shall be subject to the
following development standards:
A. Carnivals shall be restricted to locations where the
ingress and egress from the site shall be designed
so as to minimize traffic congestion and hazards and
provide adequate parking;
B. Adequate controls or measures shall be taken to
prevent offensive noise, vibration, dust and ~lare
from any indoor or outdoor activity onto adDacent
property or uses;
C. The time of operation and the duration shall be
limited by consideration of the impacts on the
surrounding uses or the community as a whole. To
minimize the adverse impact on the community, no
more than four (4) circuses or carnivals shall be
permitted in the city during any twelve month
period. Carnivals and circuses shall have adequate
insurance, pursuant to City Council Policy, to indem-
nify the city from liability. A business license
shall be required.
D. The site shall be cleared of weeds and obstructions.
Fire regulations shall be met as established by the
Fire Marshal including inspection prior to opening.
Security guards as required by the Police Department
shall be provided. Uniformed parking attendants to
be determined by the Traffic Engineer. The number
of sanitary facilities shall be as determined by the
Department of Building and Housing. All electrical
installations shall be inspected and approved by the
Department of Building and Housing.
E. The zoning administrator has the right to impose
additional.standards or waive any of the above
standards on the finding that said standards are or
are not necessary to protect the public health,
Safety and general welfare.
F__. A bond shall be posted to cover any work and
compliance with conditions to be done once the
carnival is over. Any violation of the above
regulations which has been substantial shall be
sufficient grounds for the zoning administrator to
revoke the conditional use permit and require
removal of the circus or carnival from the property.
Additions
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ORDINANCE NO. 2075
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA .1MENDING
CHAPTERS 19.04, 19.14, 19.54 AND 19.58 OF THE
CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CARNIVALS
AND CIRCUSES
By a unanimous vote on August 14, 1984, (Councilwoman
McCandliss was absent), the Council placed the
ordinance on second reading and adoption.
Previously, carnivals, circuses and fairgrounds
were listed as unclassified uses requiring Planning
Commission approval. The revision to the Code
allows the applications to be handled by the Zoning
Administrator who would have the option of referring
the matter directly to the City Council in which case
a public hearing would be required. There will be
no limi~tion on the number of circuses or carnivals
allowed each year; however, the time of operation
and the duration shall be limited by consideration
of the impacts on the surrounding uses or the
community as a whole. Further, the frequency of
operation at a particular location shall be a considera-
tion in determining whether or not to grant the
permit.
Copies of the ordinance are available at the office
of the City Clerk, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue,
Chula Vista, CA.
Dated: 8/16/84
= Jennie ~7.~ul~asz,r'CMC, C'~yClerk