HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD NO 2716ORDINANCE NO. 2716
NEW SERIES
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAKERSFIELD AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE BAKERSFIELD
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 17.41, RELATIVE
TO AND ESTABLISHING AD (ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN)
ZONE.
follows:
Municipal Code
Sections:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Bakersfield as
SECTION 1.
Chapter 17.41 is hereby added to Title 17 of
to read as follows:
Chapter 17.41
AD (ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN) ZONE
17.41.010
17.41.020
17.41.030
17.41.040
17.41.050
Purpose.
Overlay Application.
Designation of Architectural
Buildings, and Sites.
Design Standards.
Approval of Plans-Procedure.
the Bakersfield
Design District,
17.41.010 Purpose. The purpose of the AD (Architectural Design)
Zone is to promote the general welfare of the public through the
establishment or the protection and enhancement of structures and
districts within the city which exhibit unique historic, architectural
and engineering design features which are deemed by the City Council
to be of cultural and aesthetic benefit to the community as a whole.
17.41.020 Overlay Application. Land classified in an AD Zone
shall also be classified in another
shall apply in the AD (Architectural
provided in this title.
zone, and the following regulations
Design) Zone unless otherwise
17.41.030 Designation of Architectural Design Districts,
Buildings and Sites. For the purposes of the Chapter, an improvement
may be designated as subject to architectural design restrictions
by the City Council and any area within the city may be designated
an architectural design district by the City Council pursuant to
this section if the owner or owners thereof consent to such desig-
nation and it meets any of the following criteria:
A. Historical and Cultural Significance:
1. The structure or district proposed for designa-
tion is particularly representative of a distinct historical period,
type, style, region or way of life.
2. The structure or district proposed for desig-
nation is or contains a type of building or buildings which was
once common, but is now rare.
3. The structure or district proposed for desig-
nation was connected with someone renowned or important, or a local
personality.
4. The structure or district proposed for desig-
nation is connected with a business or use which was once common,
but is now rare.
5. The structure or district proposed for desig-
nation is the site of an important historic event or is associated
with events that have made a meaningful contribution to the nation,
state or community.
B. Architectural, the Engineering Significance:
1. The structure or district proposed for desig-
nation exemplifies a particular architectural style or way of life
important to the city.
2. The construction materials or engineering
methods used in the structure or district proposed for designation
embody elements of outstanding attention to architectural or
engineering design, detail, material or craftsmanship.
17.41.040 Architectural Standards. In order that buildings,
structures, signs and landscaping be consistent with the provisions
of this Chapter, architectural standards shall be adopted for
application to improvements and districts designated with the AD
(Architectural Design) Zone. The establishment of such standards
shall include, but not be limited to, the following architectural
characteristics:
A. The height, bulk and area of buildings;
B. The setback distances from all property lines;
C. The colors and materials on the exterior;
D. The type and pitch of roofs;
E. The size, type and location of signs;
F. Towers, chimneys, roof structures, flagpoles, radio and
television masts;
G. Plot plan landscaping and automobile parking area;
H. The relation to the existing buildings and structures in
the general vicinity and area;
I. Style and effect to be achieved.
17.41.050 Approval of Plans - Procedure. Where the City
Council has made an independent finding of the necessity of
imposing architectural control for one or more of the reasons set
out in this Chapter, plans of exterior architectural design and
appearance of all buildings and structures, plot plans, landscape
plans, advertising sign plans, parking area plans and building
setback plans shall be subject to the approval of the Planning
Commission in order that the proposed buildings, structures,
signs and landscaping will be consistent with the adopted standards
pursuant to section 17.41.040.
In the event it is determined that any proposed structure
is inconsistent with the standards required of Section 17.41.040,
the Planning Commission shall confer with the applicant in an
endeavor to have the plans changed so that the structure will be
harmonious in appearance with the surroundings. In case the
applicant is not satisfied with the action of the Planning Commission,
he may, within thirty (30) days after such action, appeal in
writing to the City Council. The City Council shall hold a
public hearing on the appeal and shall render its decision
thereon within thirty (30) days after the filing thereof. Upon
approval by the City Council, the building permit shall be issued,
provided all other requirements of law have been met.
SECTION 2.
This ordinance shall be posted in accordance with the
City Charter provisions and shall become effective thirty (30)
days from and after the date of its passage.
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] HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was passed
and adopted by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular
meeting thereof held on the 31st day of March , 1982, by
the following vote:
AY~:~ COUhi~CJLMEN: BARTON, CHRISTENSEN, MEANS, PAYNE, RAT1"Y, ROCKOFF, STRONG
NO~: COUNCILMEN: ~
CI d ~x Officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
APP~.Q~ED this ~is% day of March
c.
~A~R of the City of Bakersfield
, 1982
APPROVED es to form:
CITY ATTOR~rEY of thee'City of Bakersfield
AJS:mm 4.
AffrayS! of os ng r uan es
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ~
County of Kern ~ ss.
PHILIP KELMAR, being duly sworn, deposes and says:
That he is the duly appointed, acting and qualified City Clerk of the City of Bakersfield; and
April 2 , 82
that oa ............................................................................................................................... , 19 ............ he posted on the Bullet~n Board
at the City Hall, a full, true and correct copy of an ordinance passed by the Council of said City
at a meeting thereof duly held on ..............I~..a..._r...c....h.......~..~:..,. ................................................., 19....§..2..., which ordinance
was numbere~ ..............~..~..~:.6 ................New Series, and entitled:
An Ordinance of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield amending Title 17 of the Bakers-
field Municipal Code by adding Chapter 17.41,
relative to and establishing AD (Architectural
Design) Zone.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
6th day of April ,1982