HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 022-04 RESOLUTION NO. 0 2 2 ' 0 ~*
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD TO
IMPLEMENT LOCAL GOVERNMENT TRANSPORTATION
CONTROL MEASURES IN THE EXTREME AREA OZONE PLAN
FOR THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY
WHEREAS, the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) has been
designated by the Governor of California as the regional air quality planning agency in the San
Joaquin Valley; and
WHEREAS, the San Joaquin Valley nonattainment area is currently classified as a
Severe Area for ozone according to the Clean Air Act; and
WHEREAS, the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District SJVAPCD has
requested reclassification to Extreme nonattainment for the 1-hour ozone standard and is
developing an Extreme Ozone Attainment Demonstration Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Extreme Ozone Attainment Demonstration Plan is required to include
Reasonably Available Control Measures; and
WHEREAS, the Extreme Area Ozone Plan is required to include Reasonably Available
Control Measures; and
WHEREAS, the City Council previously adopted Resolution 184-02 to implement local
government transportation control measures under the proposed Severe Area Ozone Plan for
the San Joaquin Valley; and
WHEREAS, the local government transportation control measures listed in Exhibit "A"
are defined as Reasonably Available Control Measures for the purposes of the Clean Air Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY FOUND AND RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct incorporated herein by reference.
That the Council of the City of Bakersfield agrees to proceed with a good faith
effort to implement the measures identified in Exhibit "A' which is attached
hereto and incorprated by reference herein.
That the Council of the City of Bakersfield commits to implement the measures
as listed; recognizing, however, that the availabilty of necessary funding may
depend on economic conditions outside its control, as well as the funding
programs or processes of various state and federal agencies. The City reserves
its right to consider modifications to implementation actions, if necessary.
That the measures listed in Exhibit "A" are adopted for the San Joaquin Valley
Extreme Area Ozone Plan.
ORIGINAL
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by
the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on I J~N 2. 8 ~4 , by
the following vote:
COUNCILMEMBER BENHAM, CARSON, COUCH, HANSON, MAGGARD, SALVAGGIO, SULLIVAN
COUNClLMEMBER
ABSTAIN: COUNClLMEMBER
ABSENT: COUNClLMEMBER
APPROVE JAN 2
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED as to form:
VIR¢INIA GE'N~IARO
Cig Attorney
PAMELA A. McCARTHY, CM~
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
Exhibit Attached:
Exhibit A - Extreme Area Ozone Plan
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ORIGtNAL
EXTREME AREA OZONE PLAN
EXHIBIT "A"
ORIGINAL
Extreme Area Ozone Plan
Measure Title: Develop Intelligent Transportation Systems. (KE5.1)
Measure Description: This measure includes the use of a variety of
technological applications intended to produce more efficient use of existing
transportation corridors. The City of Bakersfield has implemented a Traffic
Operations Center which monitors traffic flow at major intersections at various
times of day with the assistance of video cameras and other computer
technology. The city also has signal pre-emption devices installed in some areas
for public safety vehicles.
Responsible Agency and Authority for Implementation: City Public Works
Department, Traffic Engineering Division.
Implementation Schedule: Currently in operation. Components of the system
are expanded annually as part of the budgetary process.
Level of Personnel and Funding Allocated for Implementation: This
program is being implemented through the use of grants and Gas Tax funds.
This project will be accomplished by existing personnel.
Enforcement Program: This is not a regulatory program.
Monitoring Program: The city will provide information regarding this program in
the annual report to the Valley Air District.
RACMs, January 15, 2004 1
ORIGINAL
Extreme Area Ozone Plan
Measure Title: Coordinate traffic signal systems (KE5.2) and Adaptive traffic
signals and signal timing (KE5.16).
Measure Description: This measure implements and enhances synchronized
traffic signal systems to promote steady traffic flow at moderate speeds. The
City of Bakersfield has implemented a Traffic Operations Center which monitors
traffic flow at major intersections at various times of day with the assistance of
video cameras and other computer technology. The city also has signal pre-
emption devices installed in some areas for public safety vehicles.
Responsible Agency and Authority for Implementation: City Public Works
Department, Traffic Engineering Division.
Implementation Schedule: Currently in operation. Components of the system
are expanded annually as part of the budgetary process. The Traffic Operations
Center was completed in 2002 and traffic signal intemonnect projects to link
traffic signals for coordination and flow of traffic is ongoing for future years. In
addition, the City's budget plan proposes miscellaneous traffic signal modification
improvements each year.
Level of Personnel and Funding Allocated for Implementation: This
program is being implemented through the use of grants and Gas Tax funds.
This project will be accomplished by existing personnel. The Traffic Operations
Center used $750,000 in CMAQ funding and the additional CMAQ funding is
used each year for expansion of the traffic signal interconnect project. These
projects will be accomplished by existing personnel in the Public Works Traffic
Engineering Division. As new grants and funds are available, additional system
expansion will occur. The budget includes funding of miscellaneous traffic signal
improvements each year, in addition to normal new traffic signal projects.
Enforcement Program: This is not a regulatory program.
Monitoring Program: The city will provide information regarding this program in
the annual report to the Valley Air District.
RACMs, January 15, 2004 2
ORIGINAL
Extreme Area Ozone Plan
Measure Title: Reduce traffic congestion at major intersections. (KE5.3)
Measure Description: This measure implements a wide range of traffic control
techniques designed to facilitate smooth, safe travel through intersections.
These techniques include signalization, turn lanes or median dividers. The use
of grade separations may also be appropriate for high volume or unusually
configured intersections. The City of Bakersfield has implemented a Traffic
Operations Center which monitors traffic flow at major intersections at various
times of day with the assistance of video cameras and other computer
technology.
Responsible Agency and Authority for Implementation: City Public Works
Department.
Implementation Schedule: This measure is currently being implemented.
Improvements are made annually as part of the Capital Improvement program
and the budgetary process. Examples of projects include recently completed
intersection widening of Stine and White Lane, New Stine at Ming Avenue and
Ming at Gosford Road. Bridge widening of White Lane over Highway 99 includes
intersection improvements at the adjacent Wible Road intersection.
Approximately 4 to 6 new coordination capable traffic signals are installed each
year to replace multi-way stop controls, reducing congestion.
Level of Personnel and Fundinq Allocated for Implementation: This
program is being implemented through the use of State and Federal funds, and
local transportation impact fees. Funding for some traffic signals comes from
recently updated Traffic Impact Fees (Resolution No. 171-03) which now
includes traffic signals in the project mix. This program will be accomplished by
existing personnel.
Enforcement Program: This is not a regulatory program.
Monitoring Program: The city will provide information regarding this program in
the annual report to the Valley Air District.
RACMs, January 15, 2~ 3
ORIGINAL
Extreme Area Ozone Plan
Measure Title: Site-specific transportation control measures. (KE5.4)
Measure Description: This measure would encourage the implementation of
any available transportation control measure targeting specific locations or sub
areas. They include various channelization and signal modification projects that
become identified by special traffic studies or development.
Responsible Agency and Authority for Implementation: City Public Works
Department, Traffic Engineering Division.
Implementation Schedule: These types of projects are regularly included in
the City's annual Capital Improvement Budget. The CIP budget for the next 5
years proposes $100,000 per year for these types of improvements.
Level of Personnel and Funding Allocated for Implementation: This
program is being implemented through the use of grants and Gas Tax funds.
This project will be accomplished by existing personnel in the Public Works
Traffic Engineering Division.
Enforcement Program: This is not a regulatory program.
Monitoring Program: The city will provide information regarding projects
implemented consistent with this program in the annual report to the Valley Air
District.
RACMs, Januaq/15, 2004 4
ORIGrNAL
Extreme Area Ozone Plan
Measure Title: Removal / restriction of on-street parking. (KE5.5)
Measure Description: Ensure that adequate on-site parking supply and parking
lot cimulation is provided on all site plans in accordance with the adopted parking
standards and periodically review adopted minimum parking requirements based
on parking demand. Off-street parking is required by ordinance for all
development projects.
Responsible Agency and Authority for Implementation: This measure is
implemented by the Planning Department as part of the site plan review process
and in compliance with city ordinances (Bakersfield Municipal Code Sections
17.08.060 and 17.58).
Implementation Schedule: Implementation will be ongoing as development
projects are processed by the Planning Department prior to issuance of building
permits.
Level of Personnel and Funding Allocated for Implementation:
Administration of this measure will be accomplished by existing Development
Services staff under the adopted FY 2003-04 department budget.
Enforcement Program: Enforcement provisions will be developed as part of the
Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan.
Monitorin_q Pro_clram: The Planning Department will prepare a report
summarizing development projects that have been subject to this program
annually to the Valley Air District.
RACMs, January 15, 2~04 5
ORIGINAL
Extreme Area Ozone Plan
Measure Title: Consider coordinating scheduling of arterial and highway
maintenance to exclude ozone action days if the maintenance activities require
lane reductions on heavily utilized arterials and highways. (KE5.11 )
Measure Description: Local governments have no jurisdiction over state
highway maintenance programs. Most maintenance activities on local roads
have traffic calming effects that reduce speeds and therefore reduce overall
emissions. City road maintenance construction activities will be diverted from
high volume arterials and roadways with ADTs greater than 20,000 on ozone
action days when feasible.
Implementation Schedule: The diversion of construction activities will be
implemented by the Streets Maintenance Division in 2004 as part of their normal
scheduling process for construction activities.
Level of Personnel and Funding Allocated for Implementation: This is a
function of routine construction of roads within the city. It is fund through the
existing road construction project budget. Personnel active in the implementation
will include the Streets Maintenance Superintendent, the Operations manager
and the Traffic Engineer and related support staff.
Enforcement Program: This is not a regulatory program.
Monitorin_¢l Pro_clram: The city will track the number of times construction is
diverted due to ozone action days and will include in annual report to the Valley
Air District.
RACMs, January 15, 2004 6
ORIGINAL
Extreme Area Ozone Plan
Measure Title: Minimize impact of construction on traveling public. (Amended
KE5.18)
Measure Description: The City of Bakersfield currently implements every
measure possible to minimize impacts from construction on the circulation
system. This concept could be addressed in a traffic control plan provided by the
contractor. The City may consider contract language which would require
construction to take place at off peak hours on high volume roadways.
Responsible Agency and Authority for Implementation: The Public Works
Department will determine when contract language should be included that
requires night or off-peak hour construction on high volume roadways.
Implementation Schedule: The City began implementing economic incentives
in paving contracts to shorten work time on major roads in the City on 2001 and
2002. Examples are contracts on repaying of Gosford Road in the City which
reduced the time the road was under construction and impassable to only a few
weeks instead of months. This is an ongoing strategy and will be implemented
when feasible for road construction projects on high volume roadways.
Level of Personnel and Funding Allocated for Implementation: This is a
function of routine construction of roads within the city. There may be some
overtime costs associated with varying work hours. Funding is part of the road
construction project budgets.
Enforcement Program: This is not a regulatory program.
Monitoring Program: The city will track the number of contracts with these
provisions and will report annually to the Valley Air District. A project description
consisting of project length, ADT, and estimated working days will also be
included.
RACMs, January 15, 20~4 7
ORIGINAL
Extreme Area Ozone Plan
Measure Title: Internet-provided road and route information. (KE5.19)
Measure Description: The City could provide City road construction and route
closure information on the City's web-site.
Responsible Aqency and Authority for Implementation: The City Public
Works Department will include additional construction and road closure
information on the City's web-site.
Implementation Schedule: The Public Works Department has a website,
established in 2001 and it includes information on construction projects under
active construction as well as contact information. Links to major road
construction projects and alternate route information is provided when projects
require major detours.
Level of Personnel and Funding Allocated for Implementation: This project
will be accomplished by existing personnel.
Enforcement Proqram: This is not a regulatory program.
Monitorinq Pro(~ram: The city will track progress and will report annually to the
Valley Air District.
RACMs, January 15, 2~ 8
Extreme Area Ozone Plan
Measure Title: Regional route marking systems to encourage underutilized
capacity. (KE5.20)
Measure Description: The regional routes through the City of Bakersfield can
be adequately marked to facilitate efficient circulation.
Responsible Aqency and Authority for Implementation: City of Bakersfield
Public Works Department, General Services Division.
Implementation Schedule: Currently done in cooperation with Caltrans and as
needed when regional facilities are developed. Over the next 20 years new
freeways and parkway facilities will be built by the City. Appropriate directional
signs will be installed as these facilities are opened to encourage their use.
Level of Personnel and Funding Allocated for Implementation: This is a
function of routine traffic operations personnel duties. It is funded through the
existing city budget. The costs for additional signage are incorporated as part of
the projected budgets for new freeway and parkway facilities.
Enforcement Program: This is not a regulatory program.
Monitorinq Program: Additional regional route marking will be reported
annually to the Valley Air District.
RACMs, January 15, 2004 9
ORIGINAL
Extreme Area Ozone Plan
Measure Title: Use dynamic message signs to direct/smooth speeds during
incidents. (KE5.22)
Measure Description: Such changeable information signs are already utilized
by the City and a number of emergency management agencies for traffic control.
Responsible Agency and Authority for Implementation: The City Public
Works Department currently uses such signs.
Implementation Schedule: Currently in use.
Level of Personnel and Funding Allocated for Implementation: This measure
is currently being done by existing Public Works Department staff using existing
budgeted resources.
Enforcement Program: This is not an enforcement program.
Monitoring Program: The Public Works Department will prepare a report
summarizing projects that have been subject to this program annually to the
Valley Air District.
RACMs, Januan/15, 2004 10
ORIGIN,~L
Extreme Area Ozone Plan
Measure Title: Incentives to increase density around transit centers. (KE7.12)
Measure Description: This measure would lower travel by increasing
residential and commercial density in areas near transit. The Metropolitan
Bakersfield General Plan already provides policies to support this measure. The
"centers" concept under the land use element provides an excellent example.
Responsible Agency and Authority for Implementation: Bakersfield City
Council and Planning Commission through adopted Metropolitan Bakersfield
General Plan policies.
Implementation Schedule: The Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan was
updated by the City on December 11, 2002. As per Resolution No. 222-02, the
document became effective on February 26, 2003.
Level of Personnel and Funding Allocated for Implementation:
Administration of this measure will be accomplished by existing Development
Services staff under the adopted FY 2003-04 department budget.
Enforcement Program: Implementation of General Plan land use policies will
occur through project review for conformity with the General Plan. Enforcement
provisions of the City's zoning ordinance will assure conformance with Ordinance
requirements.
Monitorinc~ Proqram: The Planning Department will prepare an annual report
summarizing development projects that have used this program's concepts and
provide the information to the Valley Air District.
~ACMs, ~nua~ ~, 2~4 11
ORIGINAL
Extreme Area Ozone Plan
Measure Title: Evaluation of air quality impacts of new development. (KE7.13)
Measure Description: Evaluate the air quality impacts when evaluating
discretionary permits for land use proposals and require mitigation of adverse
impacts where such measures are appropriate and feasible.
Responsible Agency and Authori~ for Implementation: The City of
Bakersfield Planning Department will implement this measure as part of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review process for new
development.
Implementation Schedule: Implementation will be continuous under the City's
CEQA Mitigation Measure Monitoring program for new development.
Level of Personnel and Funding Allocated for Implementation:
Administration of plan development for this program will be accomplished by
existing Planning Department staff under the adopted FY 2003-04 department
budgets.
Enforcement Program: The City does not issue either occupancy or building
permits until compliance with relevant conditions of approval, including air quality
mitigation measures, have been achieved.
Monitoring Program: The Planning Department will prepare an annual report
summarizing development projects that have been required to mitigate air quality
impacts, and will provide this information to interested agencies, including the
Valley Air District.
RACMs, January 15, 2004 12
ORIGINAL
Extreme Area Ozone Plan
Measure Title: Trip reduction oriented development. (KE7.16)
Measure Description: Promote a pattern of land uses that locate residential
uses in close proximity to employment and commercial services to minimize
vehicular travel. The City of Bakersfieid's current land use element of the
Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan provides sufficient policies for reducing
trips. Also, a site in downtown Bakersfield, i.e., the Truxtun site, between Union
Avenue and Chester Avenue, has been recommended as the best site for the
future High Speed Rail Station by the Kern Council of Governments' Final Report
for the Metropolitan Bakersfield High Speed Rail Terminal Impact Analysis, July
2003. In July 2003 the City Council adopted Resolution 118-03 which states,
"The Council of the City of Bakersfield endorses the Downtown Truxtun Avenue
site as the preferred base system local alternative for the Metropolitan
Bakersfield High-Speed Rail Terminal." in addition, the City's adopted
transportation impact fee schedule provides for a 50% reduction in fees for
development within the core area of the City (Resolution No. 171-03). Policies
and implementation measures are reviewed and applied during the processing of
proposed general plan amendments.
Responsible Agency and Authority for Implementation: Administration of
this measure will be accomplished by existing Development Services planning
staff as part of the City development review process.
Implementation Schedule: The Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan was
updated by the City on December 11, 2002. As per Resolution No. 222-02, the
document became effective on February 26, 2003.
Level of Personnel and Funding Allocated for Implementation:
Development and administration of this measure will be done by existing
Planning Department staff under the adopted FY 2003-04 department budget.
Enforcement Program: Implementation of General Plan land use policies will
occur through project review for conformity with the General Plan. Enforcement
provisions of the City's zoning ordinance will assure conformance with Ordinance
requirements.
Monitoring Program: The Planning Department will prepare an annual report
for the Valley Air District that summarizes development projects oriented to trip
reduction goals.
RACMs, Januaq/15, 2004 1 3
ORIGINAL
Extreme Area Ozone Plan
Measure Title: Transit oriented development. (KE7.17)
Measure Description: Consider transit service issues in the design of the
arterial and collector street systems and include these issues in the site plan
review process. The City's existing Circulation Element provides an efficient
circulation program for the entire community. Some transit oriented development
is not applicable in the City of Bakersfield. The City's existing development
pattern reflects the concentric zone concept. The concentric zone pattern
facilitates the most efficient method for reducing trips on an area wide basis.
Some transit oriented development may be applicable only at the very edge of
the Metropolitan Bakersfield Plan Area. Also, a site in downtown Bakersfield, i.e.,
the Truxtun site, between Union Avenue and Chester Avenue, has been
recommended as the best site for the future High Speed Rail Station by the Kern
Council of Governments' Final Report for the Metropolitan Bakersfield High
Speed Rail Terminal Impact Analysis, July 2003. In July 2003 the City Council
adopted Resolution 118-03 which states, "The Council of the City of Bakersfield
endorses the Downtown Truxtun Avenue site as the preferred base system local
alternative for the Metropolitan Bakersfield High-Speed Rail Terminal."
Responsible Agency and Authority for Implementation: Bakersfield City
Council and Planning Commission through adopted general plan policies and
implementing ordinances.
Implementation Schedule: The Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan was
updated by the City on December 11, 2002. As per Resolution No. 222-02, the
document became effective on February 26, 2003.
Level of Personnel and Funding Allocated for Implementation:
Administration of this measure will be accomplished by existing Development
Services staff under the adopted FY 2003-04 department budget.
Enforcement Program: Implementation of General Plan policies will occur
through project review for conformity with the General Plan. Enfomement
provisions of the City's zoning ordinance will assure conformance with Ordinance
requirements.
Monitoring Program: The Planning Department will prepare an annual report
for the Valley Air District summarizing projects that facilitated transit oriented
development.
RACMs, January 15, 2004 14
ORIGINAL
Extreme Area Ozone Plan
Measure Title: Sustainable development. (KE7.18)
Measure Description: The Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan has created
and maintains efficient infrastructure, ensures close-knit neighborhoods and
sense of community, and preserves natural systems such as the Kern River.
The City of Bakersfield's existing zoning ordinance facilitates the close proximity
of employment locations, shopping and services, and housing locations. The
City's existing downtown grid pattern facilitates sustainable development in the
downtown area. The City's area wide concentric zone pattern maximizes
resources, thereby reducing trips overall.
Responsible Agency and Authority for Implementation: Bakersfield City
Council and Planning Commission through adopted Metropolitan Bakersfield
General Plan policies.
Implementation Schedule: The Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan was
updated by the City on December 11, 2002. As per Resolution No. 222-02, the
document became effective on February 26, 2003.
Level of Personnel and Funding Allocated for Implementation: Development
and administration of this measure will be done by existing Planning Department
staff under the adopted FY 2003-04 department budget.
Enforcement Program: Implementation of General Plan policies will occur
through project review for conformity with the General Plan. Enfomement
provisions of the City's zoning ordinance will assure conformance with Ordinance
requirements.
Monitoring Program: The Planning Department will prepare a report
summarizing development projects that have been subject to this program
annually to the Valley Air District.
RACMs, January 15, 2004 15
ORIGINAL
Extreme Area Ozone Plan
Measure Title: Establish Auto Free Zones and Pedestrian Malls. (KE9.1)
Measure Description: Implement existing general plan land use policies that
encourage the development of auto-free zones and pedestrian malls where
projects are appropriate.
Responsible Agency and Authority for Implementation: Bakersfield City
Council and Planning Commission through adopted Metropolitan Bakersfield
General Plan policies.
Implementation Schedule: The Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan was
updated by the City on December 11, 2002. As per Resolution No. 222-02, the
document became effective on February 26, 2003.
Level of Personnel and Funding Allocated for Implementation:
Administration of this measure will be done by existing Development Services
staff under the adopted FY 2003-04 department budget.
Enforcement Program: Implementation of land use policies will occur through
land use project review for conformity with the General Plan.
Monitoring Program: The Planning Department will prepare a report
summarizing development projects that have used this program's concepts and
provide information to the Valley Air District.
RACMs, January 15, 2~04 16
ORIGIN,~,L
Extreme Ares Ozone Plan
Measure Title: Encouragement of Bicycle Travel. (KE9.5)
Measure Description: This measure provides for the provision of bikeway
system planning, and provision of bike routes and trails. It also includes
providing information regarding bike routes.
Responsible Ac]ency and Authority for Implementation: City Public Works
Department, Traffic Engineering Division.
Implementation Schedule: Developed annually as part of the capital
improvement budget as grant funds are available. Information on city bike routes
will be made available on the city's web-site by the end of 2004 and will be
updated annually to reflect additional notes. In FY 2002-03 the City added 8
miles of additional bike path for the Kern River Parkway using Proposition 13
grant funds. In FY 2003-04 the City landscaped, resurfaced and widened
approximately 7.5 miles of existing bike path to facilitate bicycle travel. An
additional 1 mile of new path at the Bellevue Weir was also added. These were
funded with Proposition 12 and 13 grant funds.
Level of Personnel and Funding Allocated for Implementation: This
program is being implemented through the use of grants and Gas Tax funds.
This project will be accomplished by existing personnel, in the last 2 years over
$2 million has been committed in bike path improvements using proposition 12
and 13 grant funds.
Enforcement Program: This is not a regulatory program.
Monitoring Program: The city will provide information regarding this program in
the annual report to the Valley Air District.
RACMs, January 15, 2~ 17
ORIGIN,AL
Extreme Area Ozone Plan
Measure Title: Close streets for special events for use by bikes and
pedestrians. (KE9.8)
Measure Description: This measure would close streets for events such as the
Bakersfield Business Conference, downtown street fairs and other special
events. Special routing, parking and use of transit would be utilized to reduce
traffic impacts.
Responsible Agency and Authority for Implementation: Bakersfield Police
Department, Traffic Division, and the Treasury Division for permitting.
Implementation Schedule: Traffic plans for special events are developed as
needed with the Special Events Permit process under Municipal Code Chapter
10.69.
Level of Personnel and Funding Allocated for Implementation: Funds are
currently budgeted in the City budget for this purpose. This project will be
accomplished by existing personnel.
Enforcement Program: Enforced by the Bakersfield Police Department.
Monitoring Program: The city will track progress and will report annually to the
Valley Air District.
RACMs, Janua/y 15, 2004 18
ORIGIN,~L
Extreme Area Ozone Plan
Measure Title: Bike racks at work sites. (alternative to KE10.1 & KE10.3)
Measure Description: Provide bicycle parking facilities at the activity centers
such as shopping centers, employment sites and public buildings. The City
provides bicycle racks and storage at selected City facilities. The City of
Bakersfield has required large commemial development projects, as a condition
of approval, to install adequate bike parking facilities. Two examples of projects
containing this condition are the Market Place and Crossings Commemial
Centers. The City has used TDA funds to acquire and install bicycle parking
facilities at public buildings.
Responsible Agency and Authority for Implementation: The City of
Bakersfield Development Services and the Public Works Departments are
responsible for obtaining funds and implementation of this measure.
Implementation Schedule: Bike racks and bike storage areas are provided at
major city worksites. The City will revise its zoning ordinance as needed to
address bicycle parking facilities as part of the implementation of general plan
policies related to this measure.
Level of Personnel and Funding Allocated for Implementation:
Administration of this measure will be accomplished by existing Development
Services and Public Works staff under the adopted FY 2003-04 department
budgets. Additional TDA funding will be applied for to purchase additional
bicycle lockers.
Enforcement Program: City.
Monitoring Proqram: The city will track and report progress on the measure
annually to the Valley Air District.
RACMs, January 15, 2004 19
Extreme Area Ozone Plan
Measure Title: Special event controls. (KE14.2)
Measure Description: The City of Bakersfield has no jurisdiction to regulate
mobile soume emissions. Large special events do currently provide traffic
control for efficient movement of vehicles and routing for events to reduce
congestion during the event via a special events permit.
Responsible Agency and Authority for Implementation: Bakersfield Police
Department, Traffic Division, and the Treasury Division for permitting.
Implementation Schedule: Traffic plans for special events are developed as
needed. All special events are required to obtain a Special Events Permit from
the Treasury Division. The permits are regulated under Municipal Code Chapter
10.69 of the City of Bakersfield. This is an ongoing and existing process that has
been implemented.
Level of Personnel and Funding Allocated for Implementation: Funds are
currently budgeted in the City budget for this purpose. This project will be
accomplished by existing personnel. Personnel in the implementation include
the Traffic Lieutenant, the Traffic Engineer, the Risk Manager and the Treasurer
as part of the review process along with support staff as needed.
Enforcement Program: Enforced by the Bakersfield Police Department.
Monitoring Program: The city will track and report progress on the measure
annually to the Valley Air District.
RACMs, January 15, 20~ 20
0RIGI~D,L
Extreme Area Ozone Plan
Measure Title: Land use/development alternatives. (KE14.3)
Measure Description: Implement the policies of the land use element of the
Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan which provides for a range of land use
types located in proximity to commercial services, employment centers, public
services, transportation routes and recreational and cultural resources.
Responsible Agency and Authority for Implementation: Bakersfield City
Council and Planning Commission through adopted Metropolitan Bakersfield
General Plan policies.
Implementation Schedule: The Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan was
updated by the City on December 11, 2002. As per Resolution No. 222-02, the
document became effective on February 26, 2003.
Level of Personnel and Funding Allocated for Implementation:
Administration of this measure will be accomplished by existing Development
Services staff under the adopted FY 2003-04 department budget.
Enforcement Procjram: Implementation of land use policies will occur through
land use project review for conformity with the General Plan.
Monitoring Program: The Planning Department will prepare a report
summarizing development projects that have been subject to this program
annually to the Valley Air District.
RACMs, January 15, 20~ 21
Extreme Area Ozone Plan
Measure Title: Pedestrian and bicycle overpasses / undercrossings where
safety dictates (KE15.2)
Measure Description: The City has provided for separate pedestrian and
bicycle facilities such as overpasses and undercrossings of roadways where
feasible and safety dictates. Examples include Centennial Garden Arena, Kern
River Bikepath and various separations of grade across railroad tracks
throughout the city.
Responsible Agency and Authority for Implementation: City Public Works
Department.
Implementation Schedule: All separation of grade facilities will include
pedestrian/bicycle facilities. Facilities completed in 2000-2001 include the Coffee
Road overpass. Facilities completed in 2001-2002 include the Calloway Drive
undercrossing. New facilities are planned for the next 20 years which will
include both pedestrian and bike usage. No dates are known for implementation
at this time.
Level of Personnel and Funding Allocated for Implementation: This is a
function of routine construction of roads within the city. Funding is part of the
road construction project budgets.
Enforcement Program: This is not a regulatory program.
Monitorinq Proqram: The city will track and report the number of new
pedestrian and bicycle overpasses / undercrossings constructed in the annual
report to the Valley Air District.
RACMs, January 15, 2004 22
Extreme Area Ozone Plan
Measure Title: Shared LEV vehicles at work sites. (8.5)
Measure Description: The City of Bakersfield has a large fleet of existing
compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles, liquid natural gas (LNG) vehicles,
electric scooters and forklifts, propane trucks, and electric and propane
zambonis. During the mid 1990's, the Department of Energy recognized the City
of Bakersfield for its commitment to clean air programs through its existing fleet.
Responsible Agency and Authority for Implementation: The City Manager's
Office and Public Works Department, Fleet Services Division will implement this
measure.
Implementation Schedule: The availability of general purpose and program
specific funds will constrain the acquisition of additional LEV's. The City regularly
applies for grant funding to convert vehicles in the fleet and will acquire additional
LEV's as grant funds become available for this purpose. A LCNG fueling station
was completed in 2003 to accommodate the existing and new fleet of vehicles.
Fifteen new pickup vehicles were placed in service using dedicated CNG fuel for
emissions reductions. New CNG street sweepers were obtained using $95,000
from the San Joaquin Air Pollution Control District and $4,000 was received from
the Department of Energy grants for new CNG trucks. Additional purchases and
funding similar to this budget year are expected in the future.
Level of Personnel and Funding Allocated for Implementation: The City has
used grants from the Air Pollution Control District to acquire LEV's. Existing fleet
services personnel is used to maintain these vehicles and implement this
program.
Enforcement Program: This is not a regulatory program.
Monitoring Program: Progress in acquiring LEV's will be monitored annually
and reported to the Valley Air District.
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Transportation Control Measures that are not Feasible for Implementation
by the City of Bakersfield
1. Transit subsidies for City and private employees. (KE3.9)
Transit services in the Bakersfield area do not afford the route and
schedule flexibility that most employees require, and the use of transit
adds substantial time to commutes. For this reason, transit subsidies for
City employees are not technically feasible to implement. Funds are not
available for the City to offer financial incentives to private employers to
subsidize transit costs for their employees.
2. On-street parking restrictions. (KE5.8)
This measure seems to be intended as a means to reduce emissions
resulting from congestion in more heavily urbanized areas where public
transit or other alternatives to driving are feasible. However, it is not
technically feasible in most of the City of Bakersfield due to relatively Iow
population and traffic densities. Many businesses in Bakersfield,
particularly those in the downtown rely on on-street parking to remain
economically viable, Because of these reasons removal of on-street
parking would result in no emission benefit and would result in
inconvenience to motorists and adversely impact businesses.
3. Free Transit for special events. (KE1.7)
The City of Bakersfield does not provide transit services. Funds are not
available for the City to offer financial subsidies to private groups or
individuals to pay for transit costs associated with private special events
therefore, it is not technically feasible.
4. Voluntary No Drive Day Programs. (KE14.4)
Kern County has proposed implementing a program. A City program
would be duplicative and not economically prudent or feasible.
5. Bicycle/Pedestrian Program. (KE9.3)
Kerncog has an existing program. A City program would be duplicative
and not economically prudent or feasible.
6. Bike Racks on Buses. (KE10.2)
This measure is the responsibility of the local transit provider Golden
Empire Transit. The City does not provide transit services therefore, it is
not technically feasible.
7. Encouragement of pedestrian travel. (KE9.2)
Kerncog is planning to implement a program. A City program would be
duplicative and therefore not economically prudent or feasible.
8. Regional express bus program. (KEI.1)
This measure is the responsibility of the local transit provider Golden
Empire Transit. The City does not provide transit services therefore, it is
not technically feasible.
9. Expansion of public transportation systems. (KE1.5)
This measure is the responsibility of the local transit provider Golden
Empire Transit. The City does not provide transit services therefore, it is
not technically feasible.
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Chapter 10.69 SPECIAL EVENTS
10.69.010 Definitions.
Whenever used in this chapter, unless a different meaning clearly appears from
the context, the words set out in this section shall have the following meanings:
A. "Special event" means any commercial or business promotion or athletic
event upon any public street, public sidewalk, public alley or other public place
which does not comply with normal and usual traffic regulation or controls.
B. "Person" means any individual, partnership, corporation or association of any
nature whatsoever.
(Ord. 3807 § 1 (part), 1997)
10.69.020 Permit required.
It is unlawful for any person to conduct a special event in the city in violation of
this chapter, or without having a valid permit therefor in accordance with the
provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 3807 § 1 (part), 1997)
10.69.030 Application--Issuance--Fee.
A. Applications for permits under this section shall be made on forms furnished
by the city manager or his designee, shall be submitted no less than ten days prior
to the event nor more than ninety days prior to the event, shall be signed under
penalty of perjury by an authorized representative of the applicant organization
and shall require the following information:
1. The name, mailing address, and telephone number of the organization
applying for and conducting the special event and of the event chairman;
2. The name of the event, including names of each sponsoring or sanctioning
organization;
3. The route, if for an athletic race;
4. The proposed date and times;
5. Estimated completion time, if for an athletic race;
6. Estimated number of entrants or attendees;
7. Prior permits held by any named organization and whether such permits were
ever revoked or suspended and the reasons therefor;
8. The business tax certificate number of the applicant organization, or letter
granting tax-exempt status to the applicant organization;
9. For races, the names, assigned locations and duties of all officials required to
be at the special event as set forth in Section 10.69.040(c), and a description by
which such officials may be identified;
10. Any rights-of-way which will need to be closed to the public.
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B. The application shall be accompanied by the following documents:
1. Evidence, satisfactory to the city manager or his designee, of (1) general
liability insurance providing coverage on an occurrence basis for bodily injury,
including death of one or more persons, property damage and personal injury,
with limits as required by the city; and (2) workers' compensation, with statutory
limits and employers liability insurance with limits as required by the city. All
policies required of the applicant hereunder shall be primary insurance as to the
city, its mayor, council, officers, agents, employees and volunteers and any
insurance or self-insurance maintained by the city, its mayor, council, officers,
agents, employees and volunteers shall be considered excess insurance, over and
above the applicant's insurance and shall not contribute with it;
2. An agreement, signed by applicants, to save, hold harmless and indenmify the
city, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers fi.om all claims, demands,
damages, judgments, costs or expenses in law or equity that may at any time
ar/se fi.om or is any way related to any work performed by applicant, his agents
or employees under the terms of any permit issued under this chapter;
3. Cash deposit in an amount acceptable to the city manager or his designee to
insure payment of the costs of the city resulting from the event and to insure
cleanup and restoration of the subject site;
4. A copy of the written instructions that will be provided to the required official
at the special event.
C. The applicant shall notify all business owners located adjacent to any right-of-
way which will be closed for the event. Proof of written notice shall be submitted
to the city manager or designee.
D. The city manager or designee may, in his or her discretion, issue a permit if he
finds:
1. That the application is complete and truthful;
2. That the applicant is adequately insured;
3. That the special event for which the application is made will be maintained
and conducted in accordance with all federal, state and local laws;
4. That operation of such event at such location will not present any substantial
hazard to vehicular or pedestrian traffic, nor impede the movement of emergency
vehicles;
5. That no permit issued to the same applicant pursuant to this section has been
revoked in the past three years, unless the city manager or his designee finds that
the reasons for such revocation are unrelated to this application;
6. That the applicant has not had a permit, issued under this section, revoked,
unless the city manager or his designee finds that the reasons for such revocation
are unrelated to this application;
7. That the conduct of the event will not constitute an unreasonable burden on
city employees or resources, nor create an unreasonable disturbance to the
neighboring areas;
8. That the event, if an athletic race, will move fi.om its starting point to its finish
line expeditiously;
9. That such event will not interfere with, or conflict with, another special event
or parade for which a permit has been issued or for which no permit is required;
and
D. All permits issued pursuant to this chapter shall be valid only as to those
dates, times and locations listed on the permit, unless earlier suspended or
revoked.
E. At the time of filing an application for a permit, the applicant shall pay a fee
not to exceed the reasonable cost of processing any such application as
authorized by Chapter 3.70. The applicant shall also pay all the direct costs of the
city, including, but not limited to, traffic control and police services prior to
issuance of the permit.
F. Permits may be issued with conditions to ensure that the event will be
operated in a safe and legal manner, will not disturb the peace and quiet of the
neighborhood and will not constitute an undue burden on city resources. (Ord.
3807 § 1 (part), 1997)
10.69.040 Regulations.
A. Except for races, no special event shall be held in any residentially zoned area
of the city.
B. One person, designated on the application, shall be in charge of, and
responsible for, the special event.
C. For races, a minimum of five officials shall be stationed within each mile of
the mute of the special event to ensure order, and a minimum of six officials
shall be assigned to assure order at the finish line. Each official shall be readily
distinguishable through some visible means of identification. First aid stations
and/or private ambulances shall be provided to administer basic first aid to
participants in the race.
D. Within such time prior to the starting time as directed by the police chief, the
permit holder shall obtain barricades and/or cones and place such devices in such
locations as are specified by the police chief. As soon as practicable after
conclusion of the special event, and in no event later than two hours after the
conclusion of the special event, the permit holder shall pick up and return
barricades and/or cones needed for the event and pay the city for any lost or
stolen barricades and/or cones.
E. No person shall, without the consent of the permit holder, join or participate in
a special event, or in any manner interfere with its orderly conduct.
F. The city manager or designee may impose reasonable requirements
concerning the time and place of the special event, accommodation of traffic and
such other requirements as he or she finds to be reasonably necessary for the
protection of persons or property. (Ord. 3807 § 1 (part), 1997)
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10.69.050 Revocation.
Any permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall be immediately revoked by the
city manager or his designee whenever he finds:
A. That misrepresentations where made on the application; or
B. That any of the terms or conditions of said permit have been violated, or that
the business has been operated in violation of local, state or federal law;
C. That the safety of persons or property requires such revocation;
D. That the special event is interfering with the peace and quiet of the
neighborhood. (Ord. 3807 § 1 (part), 1997)
10.69.060 Appeal.
A. Should any applicant bc dissatisfied with the decision of the city manager or
designee not to grant a permit or revoking a permit, then said applicant may, no
later than ten days after notice of such decision is deposited in the United States
mail, addressed to the applicant or permit holder at the address provided on the
application, make written objection to the city council setting forth the grounds
for dissatisfaction, whereupon the council shall hear said objections at a regular
meeting no later than three weeks following the filing of the objection with the
city clerk. The applicant shall be given written notice no less than three days
prior to said hearing. The council may, upon said heating, sustain, suspend or
overrule the decision of the city manager or his designee, which decision shall be
final and conclusive.
B. Pending the hearing before the council, the decision of the city manager or his
designee shall remain in full force and effect and any reversal thereof by the city
council shall not be retroactive but shall take effect as of the date of the council's
decision. (Ord. 3807 § 1 (part), 1997)
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Title 17 ZONING
Chapter 17.08 GENERAL REGULATIONS INCLUDING SITE PLAN REVIEW
17.08.060 Site plan approval required.
No person shall undertake, conduct, use or construct, or cause to be undertaken,
conducted, used or constructed, any of the following without first obtaining site
plan approval: any change in the actual use of land or improvements thereon,
including, but not limited to, the construction of any improvements which require
a building permit, enlargement, reconstruction or renovation of improvements;
provided, however, site plan approval may be consolidated with other
discretionary approvals such as conditional use permits and planned commercial
developments. (Ord. 3835 § 6 (part), 1998)
Title 17 ZONING
Chapter 17.08 GENERAL REGULATIONS INCLUDING SITE PLAN
REVIEW
17.08.080 Site plan approval process.
A. Application. The application shall consist of a fee, based upon a schedule
adopted by the city council, one legible copy of the application form and two
legible copies of a site plan showing the intended use of all buildings to be
constructed, elevations and floor plans, and a list of off-site improvements to be
constructed in accordance with city ordinances and standards. The application
shall also include sufficient information to determine whether the proposed
project is consistent with the general plan and zoning ordinance as implemented
by adopted city regulations and all information necessary to determine if the
project is subject to review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), as determined by the planning director. All applications shall consist of
the following:
1. Application Form. The application form shall be provided by the planning
director and shall be filled out to the satisfaction of the planning director;
2. Check List. Hazardous materials compliance check list as required by the city
fire marshal;
3. Site Plan. The site plan shall be neatly dimensioned and drawn to an
appropriate scale (preferred scale is one inch equals twenty feet) with a minimum
size of eight-and-one-half inches by eleven inches and shall depict the subject
parcel. The site plan shall indicate the location of the site, project address,
location of all existing improvements, the type and location of all proposed
improvements, type and location of all improvements proposed to be demolished
or constructed, all existing and proposed uses on-site and all evidence of a
mappable nature which may be required, including:
a. Location, height and material of existing and/or proposed fences and walls,
b. Location of off-street parking, the number of required parking spaces, the
number of provided parking spaces, and the number of and location of
handicapped spaces, type of paving, direction arrows depicting traffic flow,
parking dimensions, and total parking lot square footage,
c. Location and type of parking lot lighting, including pole locations, pole height,
light source, illumination level and fixture types,
d. Locations and width of drive approaches,
e. Method of stormwater disposal,
f. Location of existing and/or proposed public improvements (such as curbs,
gutters, sidewalks, sewers, utility poles, fire hydrants, street lights, traffic-control
signing, traffic signal devices, specific plan lines for streets and highways, etc.),
g. On-site drainage and method of sewage disposal,
h. Location of trash refuse area,
i. Landscaped areas,
j. Summary of all proposed buildings, including:
i. Total gross floor area,
ii. Number of floors and square footage per floor,
iii. Existing use or uses of the building(s) and their respective square footage,
iv. Proposed use or uses of the building(s) and their respective square footage,
v. Required and provided parking ratios for each building;
k. Elevations and floor plans, including description of room use, of all proposed
or existing buildings or additions to existing buildings. In the case of building
additions, the plans shall clearly show existing and proposed areas and any areas
proposed for demolition;
4. Landscape Plan. The applicant shall provide a landscape plan as set forth in
Chapter 17.61 which demonstrates the project complies with the requirements of
that chapter and/or landscaping requirements set out in the zoning ordinance or
specific plans for that area;
5. Environmental Information. The applicant shall provide such information as
may be required by the planning director in satisfaction of the requirements of
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);
6. Additional Information. The applicant shall provide any other information as
required by the planning director that is necessary to ensure that the project can
be adequately evaluated;
7. Fees. The applicant shall pay a fee not to exceed the cost of processing and
reviewing the plan as set forth in Chapter 3.70.
B. Procedure.
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1. Acceptance. Applications shall be submitted to the planning director. Within
thirty days, the planning director shall determine whether the application is
complete and conforms to these requirements. No application shall be deemed
complete unless the project is consistent with the general plan and zoning
ordinance as implemented by adopted regulations of the city. If the application
does not conform to the requirements of this chapter or is inconsistent with the
general plan or zoning regulations, the planning director shall notify the applicant
what additional requirements or applications may be necessary to comply with
this section. If the application is complete, he/she shall accept it for processing.
2. Referral and Review. After the application is deemed complete, the planning
director shall transmit one copy of the application to the site plan review
committee which is established and shall consist of the planning director,
building director, fire chief and public works director, or their designated
representatives. The site plan review committee shall review and provide
comments on such application to the planning director.
3. Environmental Review. The planning director shall conduct CEQA review
pursuant to CEQA implementation guidelines and state law if the project is
subject to CEQA.
4. Approval. After considering the recommendations fi:om the site plan review
committee and the planning director, and after approving any necessary CEQA
documents, the development services director may approve, conditionally
approve or deny the site plan. The development services director may impose
time limits within which specified improvements shall be installed. Failure to
complete installation of such improvements within the specified time limit shall
void both the site plan approval and any building permit issued. A site plan may
only be denied if the proposed project does not comply with city codes, standards
or policies, or CEQA. The action of the development services director approving
or denying site plan, if not appealed as provided hereinafter, shall be final.
5. Building Permit Review. Upon submittal by the applicant for a building permit
for a project for which site plan approval has been given, the building director
will transmit a copy of the construction plans to the site plan review committee
who will review the plans for compliance with the conditions, requirements and
mitigation measures imposed on the site plan. If the committee determines the
applicant has not complied with one or more of the applicable codes, standards,
mitigation measures or other conditions imposed by the development services
director, the planning director shall notify the applicant in writing that the plans
will be suspended fi:om further processing until such compliance is satisfied. No
certificate of occupancy shall be issued by the building director until all
conditions, requirements and mitigation measures imposed on the site plan have
been accomplished.
6. Commencement of Construction. No development or construction, including
grading, for ~vhich site plan approval is required, may begin until the process set
forth in this chapter has been completed, the time period for appeal has expired,
and all other permits and licenses required for the project to commence have
been obtained.
C. Revisions to Applications.
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1. Revisions Prior to Decision. The applicant may submit revisions to the site
plan application at any time before the site plan is approved or denied. The
planning director may determine that the revisions require study by the staff or
comment by one or more city departments and/or other public agencies, or
further CEQA review, and may therefore reprocess the application as necessary,
including recirculating any environmental document for public comment.
2. Revisions After Denial of the Site Plan. The applicant may resubmit the
proposal with revisions together with any required processing fees. Such
resubmittal shall be acted upon in the same maimer as the original application.
3. Revisions After Approval of the Site Plan. At any time after approval, but
before the approved site plan expires, the applicant may submit revisions to the
plan. Such revisions shall be acted upon in the same manner as the original
application; provided, however, minor revisions resulting from physical
obstacles, compliance with conditions or mitigation measures, or other
comparable constraints may be approved by the planning director. Revisions as
provided in this subsection shall not extend the time the site plan expires.
D. Expiration of Site Plan. Approved site plans shall expire unless building
permits have been issued on the project, or on projects not requiring a building
permit construction has commenced on-site, within two years of the date of
approval and the entire project completed not more than five years from the date
of approval of the site plan. Time requirements may be extended for a period of
one year by the planning director through resubmittal of final plans for check
against current code requirements and/or written justification for the requested
extension. No fees will be levied for such a compliance check and extension.
Changes to the plans originally approved for purposes other than code
requirements shall require an application for re¥isions pursuant to this chapter.
Upon expiration of the building permit, a new site plan approval must be
obtained. In any event, such site plan shall expire upon the rezoning of the site
following approval of the site plan unless the proposed use is a permitted use in
the subsequent zone.
E. Appeal Procedure.
1. Any person not satisfied with the decision of the development services director
may, within ten days of the date of that decision, appeal to the city planning
commission by filing a written notice of appeal and payment of fees with the
planning director setting forth the precise basis and issues on appeal and
requesting a heating thereon. The planning commission shall, as soon as
possible, hold a noticed public heating thereon. Only appeals of issues subject to
review by the planning commission will be accepted for filing.
2. Notice of the date, time and place of the hearing shall be mailed or delivered at
least ten days prior to the hearing to the owner of the subject real property, the
owner's duly authorized agent, the project applicant, and the appellant. Notice
shall also be mailed to every person filing with the planning director a written
request for notice, and those within the noticed area if the site plan was initially
subject to a public hearing.
3. Review by the planning commission of an appealed site plan is limited to a
determination of whether or not an adopted development standard, zoning
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regulation, or policy applied or not applied to the project was done consistent
with authority granted by city ordinance. No authority is granted to add, delete,
change or modify adopted standards, regulations or policies except as required to
comply with conditions necessary to mitigate unavoidable environmental
impacts. After hearing the appeal, the planning commission may deny, grant or
partially grant the appeal by directing changes to the project or to the CEQA
document adopted or to the mitigation measures as necessitated by their findings
regarding the issues appealed. All findings, CEQA determinations and conditions
made by the development services director not appealed to the planning
commission shall remain in full force and effect and shall not be modified by the
planning commission. The decision by the planning commission shall be final.
4. Any person not satisfied with the decision of the planning commission may,
within ten days of the date of that decision, appeal to the city council. All
procedures for notice, review of the appeal, and the holding of the public hearing
within Section 17.08.080E shall also apply to the city council.
5. Failure to file an appeal within the time period prescribed therefor shall be
deemed a waiver of the right of appeal. (Ord. 3835 § 6 (part), 1998)
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Title 17 ZONING
Chapter 17.58 OFF-STREET PARKING'
17.58,010 Facilities required.
A. For each new dwelling, new multiple dwelling, new business or new
industrial establishment or other new or moved structures, or for any change of
use on any existing structure, or for any addition to an existing use, there shall be
provided and maintained off-street parking facilities to accommodate the motor
vehicles required by the use of the property or structure as set forth in this
chapter.
B. All parking for residential uses shall be on the same lot or parcel. Parking for
all other uses shall be located on the same lot or parcel as the use served or be
immediately adjacent to the subject property subject to the provisions of Section
17.$8.070A and C. (Ord. 3285 § 1 (part), 1990)
17.58.050 General standards as to location and arrangement of off-
street parking.
A. Every off-street parking or loading space shall have adequate means of
ingress from and egress to a street or alley. Every required off-street parking or
loading space shall be independently accessible. Access to off-street loading
spaces shall be provided on private property for entrance of vehicles to off-street
parking and loading spaces.
B. The internal layout of off-street parking and loading spaces, driveways, aisles
and maneuvering areas shall be clearly marked according to city standards.
C. Parking spaces for handicapped persons, as required by state law, shall be
designed and designated for their use.
D. Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be arranged so as to prevent
encroachments upon street rights-of-way, adjacent properties, and landscaping
areas required pursuant to Chapter 17.61 of this code. In approving the design of
said parking and loading facilities the approving authority shall consider the
maneuvering, standing and storage of vehicles, and layout of the facilities, and
may require the use of curbing, bumper or wheel guards or other such devices as
necessary to insure compliance with this section.
E. Tandem parking will not be counted toward the requirement for legal off-
street parking.
If, in the opinion of the board of zoning adjustment, the use of tandem parking
will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or
improvements of neighboring owners of property and tandem parking is in
harmony with the general purpose and intent of this title, tandem parking may be
allowed subject to the approval of a modification therefor under Section
17.64.070 of the code.
F. Compact parking will not be counted toward the requirement for legal off-
street parking.
If, in the opinion of the board of zoning adjustment, the use of compact parking
will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or
improvements of neighboring owners of property and compact parking is in
harmony with the general purpose and intent of this title, compact parking may
be allowed subject to the approval of a modification therefor under Section
17.64.070 of the code.
G. Driveways crossing sidewalks shall be arranged, to the extent practical, to
minimize the width and frequency of curb cuts, and conflicts with pedestrian and
transit movements as determined by the traffic engineer.
H. Every off-street parking or loading facility and access thereto shall be suitably
graded, paved, drained, and maintained according to standards adopted by the
city engineer. Whenever corrosive materials are loaded or unloaded, docks,
driveways, off-street loading and parking areas shall be equivalent concrete.
I. Additions or alterations to existing off-street parking facilities shall be subject
to approval pursuant to Chapter 17.08 of this code.
J. No area credited as all or part ora required off-street parking space shall also
be credited as all or part ora required off-street loading space, or used for off-
street loading. No area credited as all or part of a required loading space shall
also be credited as all or part of a required off-street parking space, or used for
off-street parking.
K. In no event shall any parking provided pursuant to Section 17.58.010 through
17.58.110 be situated in such a way that vehicles entering the parking area
required by Sections 17.58.010 through 17.58.110 shall be allowed to back onto
any street or thoroughfare in order to leave such property.
1. This provision shall not apply to any private residence in an area zoned for
private residences.
2. On streets which have not been designated by the traffic authority as arterial or
collector streets, the traffic authority is granted the power to permit backing onto
such streets for multiple dwellings where such backing will not adversely affect
traffic and is similar to a single-family residential driveway use.
L. Neither the area of a required side yard abutting a street nor of a front yard
shall be used for off-street parking required by this code except as allowed in
Section 17.58.050M. Such provisions shall not apply in the P zone.
M. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 17.58.110, the area of a required
front yard or side street yard in an R-2, R-3 or R-4 zone may be encroached to
the extent of four feet for off-street parking required by this chapter, subject to
the following limitations and conditions:
1. The encroaching parking space must be an extension of and parallel to a row
of parking containing two or more spaces inclusive:
2. The prohibition against backing onto streets contained in Section 17.58.050
shall apply;
3. On comer lots or lots at intersecting streets, no such encroachment is permitted
in a sixty foot comer cutoff area as measured along the intersecting street curb-
lines extended;
4. Any landscaping or wall required by subsection N of this section in the
encroached area or the sixty-foot comer cutoff area must be approved by the city
traffic engineer.
N. All parking lots shall be paved, including driveways, drive aisles and loading
areas, with concrete, asphaltic concrete, or any other paved street surfacing
material approved by the city engineer, a minimum thickness of two inches over
three inches of approved base material with adequate drainage provided. Where
the parking lot, including driveways, drive aisles, delivery areas, and loading and
unloading areas, is within ten feet ora property line of property zoned
residential, it shall be separated therefrom by a continuous solid wall of masonry
construction a minimum of six feet in height as measured fi'om highest adjacent
grade and by a landscaped area at least seven feet in width; however, where
common, shared or joint use of parking or drive aisles exist or will occur
between residentially zoned properties and such is recorded according to Section
17.58.080, the wall and landscape separation shall not be required. Any wall
located within or along the front yard area shall not exceed a height of four feet.
O. For the central district the required number of parking stalls may be reduced
by fifty percent for any commercial facility which operates only after five p.m.
P. For the central district any off-street fi.eight loading area located within fifty
feet of any residential zoned or developed property shall be completely enclosed
within a building if such fi.eight loading is used in regular night operation. (Ord.
3964 § 42, 2000; Ord. 3835 §§ 32--34, 1998; Ord. 3285 § 1 (part), 1990)