Ordinance No. 539 - Land Uses in the P-D ZoneORDINANCE NO. 539U
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ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING PART XX OF
CHAPTER IX OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL
CODE PROVIDING FOR AND REGULATING
LAND USES IN THE P-D ZONE, REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 533 AND DECLARING THE
URGENCY THEREOF.
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Part XX of Chapter IX of the Rosemead
Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
PART XX - P-D ZONE
"9120. P-D Planned Development. This zone is designated
to accommodate various types of development such
as shopping centers, professional and administra-
tive areas, multiple housing developments, single-
family residential developments, commercial
service centers and industrial parks and other
uses or a combination of uses which can be made
appropriately a part of planned development.
A Planned Development Zone may be established to
provide diversification in the location of struc-
tures and other land uses while insuring compliance
with the General Plan and compatibility with
existing and future developments in surrounding
areas.
"9120.1 Uses Permitted. Commercial, Residential & Industrial
uses may be permitted in the P-D Zone subject to
regulations set forth in this part and subject to
the approval of the Planning Commission and City
Council.
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"9120.2 Planned Development Zone. Planned Development Zones
shall be created in the same manner as property is
reclassified from one (1) zone to another as set forth
in Section 9186 et seq. hereof.
An application for change of zone to a P-D Zone
shall include and be accompanied by a development
concept plan which, if approved by the Planning
Commission and City Council, shall become a part
of the Zoning Map of the City of Rosemead.
The Planning Commission may recommend to the
City Council approval or disapproval of the P-D
Zone and development concept plan as submitted, or
modification, alteration, adjustment, amendment or
conditional approval of the development concept
plan. The decision of the Planning Commission
shall include a finding as to whether the proposed
development is consistent with the General
Plan.
"9120.3 Development Concept Plan. An application for a
change of zone to a P-D Zone shall be accompanied
• by a development concept plan, drawn to scale,
showing the following information:
1. A map showing the topography of the site
included in the proposed zone at l' contour
intervals on areas of a gross slope of less
than 5%; at 2' contour intervals on areas
of 5-10% gross slope; at 5' contour
intervals on areas exceeding 10% gross
slope.
2. General locations of each existing and each
proposed structure in the development area,
the use or uses to be contained therein and
the number of stories, gross building and
floor area.
3. Schematics or renderings of elevations of
structures to indicate architectural and
construction types.
4. The gross land area of the site and a map
indicating the zoning classification and
land use of the area within 300 feet of the
perimeter of the site, including the
location of structures and other improvements.
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5. Such other information as may be required
by the Planning Department to assist in the
consideration of the proposed P-D zone and
to determine that the proposed development
concept is in harmony with the surrounding
neighborhood.
"9120.4 Approval of Development Plan. An application for
approval of a development plan shall be filed with
the Commission within two (2) years after classifi-
cation of a property as P-D. (Such two (2) year
time limit shall not apply to property zoned P-D
before the effective date of this section.) The
application shall set forth the name and address
of the property owner, the description of the
property, the date on which the property was
classified as P-D and a copy of the approved
concept plan. In addition, the application shall
be accompanied by a precise plan of the proposed
development, including:
1. Location of each existing and location and
dimensions of each proposed structure in
the site, the use or uses to be contained
• therein, the number of stories, gross
building and floor area, location of
entrances and loading points thereof.
2. Location of proposed parks, playgrounds,
school sites, public buildings and other
such uses within the zone.
3. All streets, points of access, curb cuts,
garage door locations, driving lanes,
parking areas, and in commercial develop-
ments, the ratio of off-street parking to
building floor area, loading area, public
transportation points, and illumination
facilities for the same.
4. All pedestrian walks, malls and open areas
for the use of occupants and members of the
public.
5. Location, height, and material of all walls
and fences. Location and height of all
screen planting in front, side and rear
yards.
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6. Types of surfacing, such as paving, turfing
or gravel, to be used at the various
locations.
7. Landscaping and Tree Planting Plan including
type and location of plant materials to be
used including an irrigation plan.
8. Plans and elevations of structures indicating
architectural, building materials and
construction standards.
9. The gross land area of the site and of the
foot prints of the structures.
10. Such other information as may be required
by the Planning Department to assist in the
consideration of the Development Plan.
11. A map or grading plan showing the proposed
grading and topography of the site.
Such application shall be processed and heard in
accordance with the provisions of Section 9186 et
seq. of this Code. The Planning Commission and
• City Council may impose reasonable conditions to
the approval of the Development Plan. When
approved, the Development Plan shall supersede the
concept plan approved upon adoption of the P-D
Zone.
"9120.5 Conditions of Approval of Planned Development. An
applicant may be required to dedicate land for
street or other purposes authorized by law, to
restrict areas for open space, for beautification
or for off-street parking and to comply with such
other conditions as may be imposed to achieve
harmony with the General Plan and compatibility
with surrounding land uses. The development as
authorized shall be subject to all conditions so
imposed. Such conditions may be modified where
circumstances warrant after a hearing by the
Planning Commission.
"9120.6 Modification of the Development Plan. Changes in
the use shown in the Development Plan shall be
considered in like manner as changes in the zoning
map and shall be made in accordance with the
procedures set forth in this Chapter, except such
changes may be accomplished by a Resolution
rather than by Ordinance.
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"9120.7 Area. A P-D Zone shall include a parcel of
land containing not less than one (1) acre (43,560
sq. ft.). A P-D Zone may be considered on a parcel
of land less than one (1) acre in area only where
such property has a common boundary with property
which has previously been developed under an
approved plan pursuant to this part and the plan
shall indicate that the proposed development will
constitute an orderly extension in arrangement of
buildings, facilities and open space throughout
the combined parcels of land in addition to all
the other requirements for approval.
119120.8 Open Area. Percent of site required to be devoted
to open space for residential developments:
UNITS REQUIRED OPEN SPACE
1-20 25%
21-40 40%
41 + 50%
Land occupied by streets, driveways or required
• parking spaces shall not be counted in satisfying
this open space requirement. At least one-half
of the required open space shall have an overall
finished grade not to exceed ten percent. The
remaining open space may be improved or left
in its natural state. Open space left in its
natural state shall be hazard free. Subject to
the approval of the Commission and Council, open
space may include one or more of the following:
a. Common open space developed for recreational
purposes including land occupied by recrea-
tional buildings.
b. Areas of scenic or natural beauty forming
a portion of the proposed development.
• c. Present or future recreational areas of
a noncommercial nature including parks
and playgrounds.
d. Present or future hiking, riding or bicycle
trails.
e. Landscaped portions adjacent to streets
or highways which are in excess of minimum
required rights-of-way.
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Private open space, excluding balconies.
Upon approval of the Development Plan minor
deviations from the above specified percentages of
required open space may be permitted if, in the
discretion of Commission or Council, the nature
and design features of the development are such
that the purpose of this Part and of the General
Plan and the intent of the open space requirements
are satisfied.
"9120.9 Phasing. If development is to be accomplished in
stages the development plan shall coordinate
improvement of the open space, the construction of
buildings, structures and improvements in such
open space, and the construction of dwelling
units, in order that each development stage
achieves a proportionate share of the total open
space environmental quality of the total planned
development.
"9120.10 Commercial Planned Developments. Additional
conditions containing reasonable regulations
regarding traffic flow, access driveways, off-
street parking, signs and billboards, walls,
fences, paved areas, planting areas and other
open areas may be required by the Planning Com-
mission to assure a reasonable and compatible
development in harmony with, and not detrimental
to, the surrounding area.
119120.11 Signs Permitted in the P-D Zone.
A. Building Directory Signs. One (1) exterior
sign at each building entrance, such sign
not to exceed ten (10) square feet in area,
and such sign to be a limited directory
type indicating only the name of the
business and the use conducted by tenants.
• B. Exterior Wall Signs. Exterior Wall signs
may occupy not more than twenty percent
(20%) of any front, side or rear wall of a
main building or structure, such signs to
pertain only to a use conducted, service
provided, goods produced or sold on the
premises, or the name of the owner or
tenants of the building.
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C. Free Standing Signs. One (1) free standing
sign for each commercial business, provided
that the total area of any one (1) sign
shall not exceed one hundred (100) square
feet.
i. Total height of any free standing
sign not to exceed 35'.
ii. Such signs shall pertain only to
use conducted, service provided,
goods produced or sold on the
premises, or the name of the
owner or tenants of the building.
iii. Permitted free standing signs shall
not project into any public right-
of-way.
"9120.12 Parking. Parking requirements shall be as provided
in Section 9122.9 of this Code.
"9120.13 Building Permits. No building permit shall
. be issued until the Development Plan is approved
by the Planning Commission and the City Council.
Building permits shall be issued for plans sub-
stantially in accordance with the approved Devel-
opment Plan.
"9120.14 Development Schedule. An application for approval
of a Development Plan in a P-D Zone shall be
accompanied by a development schedule indicating
the approximate date on which construction of the
project can be expected to begin, the anticipated
rate of development and completion date. Such
development schedule, if approved by the Planning
Commission and City Council, shall become a part
of the Development Plan and shall be adhered to by
the owner of the site and any successor in interest.
• 9120.15 Expiration. Upon the abandonment of a project
authorized by approval of a Development Plan, or
upon the failure to implement the Development Plan
within the time specified, or if no time is so
specified, within one (1) year after approval of
the Development Plan, the Development Plan shall
be null and void.
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Upon good cause shown by the applicant, the
Planning Commission may extend the time limitation
imposed by this Part once, for a period not to
exceed one (1) year, without a public hearing.
Once a Development Plan has become void by failure
to implement, or if no application for approval
of a Development Plan has been filed within two
(2) years after classification of a property as
P-D, it is the general policy of the Planning
Commission to initiate amendment proceedings under
this Chapter to rezone the project area to whatever
zone it had prior to the P-D Zone approval."
Section 2. Ordinance No. 533 entitled "An Ordinance
of the City Council of the City of Rosemead Establishing a
Moratorium on Construction or Development of Residential
Condominiums and Planned Development Projects and Declaring
the Urgency Thereof" is hereby repealed.
Section 3. The existing provisions of the Rosemead
40 Municipal Code providing for and regulating land uses in the
P-D zone require clarification in order that the P-D zoning
may be administered in a manner necessary to provide for
compatibility between property in the P-D zoning and the
surrounding land uses. The proper regulation of land uses
within P-D zones is essential in order to provide for and
protect the public health, safety and welfare. Proposed
developments are now pending before the City Council which
require the immediate application of the P-D zoning ordinance.
Unless this ordinance is effective immediately, the City
Council will be unable to process the pending applications
and provide adequately for the protection of surrounding
properties. This ordinance is, therefore, necessary to
protect the public safety, health and welfare and is an
urgency ordinance.
Section 4. This ordinance shall be effective
immediately upon adoption.
Section 5. The City Clerk will certify to the
passage and adoption of this ordinance and shall cause the
same to be posted in the manner required by law.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 29th day of
September, 1981.
Mayor
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City C rk
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