HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-04-04; City Council; 13088; Accessory Structures Resolution Of IntentionCITx OF CARLSBAD - AGEN”4 BILL
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MTG. +‘-k-% - ACCESSORY STBUCllJRES RESOLUllON
OF INTENTlON
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
That the City Council ADOPT Resolution of Intent ion No. %-PI
ITEM EXPLANATION:
This item is a City Council initiated resolution of intention to amend the zone code (Tile 21 of
the Municipal Code) to limit all accessory structures on residentially zoned property to one story
(14 feet with a 3/12 roof pitch or 10 feet with less than a 3/12 roof pitch) Citywide.
In accordance with City Council direction, staff has prepared the attached resolution of intention
directing the Planning Director to initiate and process a zone code amendment to restrict all
accessory structures on residentially zoned properties in the City to one story.
By way of background, the City Council approved ZCA 91-03 in October of 1991 which reduced
the building height limit for single family and similar zones from 35 feet (and no story limitation)
to 30 feet (and two stories maximum). In addition, ZCA 91-03 approved a new height definition
which effectively reduces building heights by measuring to the building peak as opposed to the
structure’s mid-point (per the previous Code provisions).
Soon after the new building height definition and limitations were in place, the issue of
accessory structures received the attention of the Council. This resutted in the City Council
approval of ZCA 92-07 on June 15, 1993. ZCA 92-07 required that non-habitable accessory
structures built outside a given lot’s setback requirements observe a five foot minimum distance
from any side or rear property line. In addition, such non-habitable accessory structures were
further restricted with regards to: (1) size (440 sq ft maximum), (2) one story height (14 feet or
10 feet based on roof pitch), and (3) plumbing drain size (1 l/2 inch maximum). Prior to ZCA
92-07, accessory structures were allowed to be built right up to the side or rear property lines
with no size or height limitations.
ZCA 92-07 did not, however, restrict the size or height of accessory structures which observed
all applicable setback requirements and were developed within the buildable portion of the lot.
Current City standards limiting development within a lot’s buildable area include setbacks,
building height and lot coverage. Consistent with current zoning and building codes, the
attachment of an accessory structure to the main or principal structure, would eliminate the
“accessory” status of the structure and it would only be subject to the development standards
pertaining to the main structure; it would not be subject to development standards specifically
applicable to accessory structures.
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impacts would be created by the approval of the resolution of intention and
corresponding zone code amendment processing.
EXHIBITS
1. Resolution nf InKention No. 45-87
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CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 95 -84
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
CONSIDER A ZONE CODE AMENDMENT TO RESTRICT
ACCESSORY STRUCTURES IN ALL RESIDENTIAL ZONES TO
ONE STORY IN HEIGHT.
Pursuant to Section 21.52.020 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code the City Council
of the City of Carlsbad hereby declares its intention to consider an amendment of Title 21
of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to:
Place a one story limitation (14 feet with a 3/12 roof pitch or 10 feet with
less than a 3/12 roof pitch) for accessory structures in all residential zones
Citywide.
The Planning Director is directed to study said amendment and after appropriate
study set the matter for public hearing before the Planning Commission and this City
Council.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City
COUNCIL of the City of Carlsbad, California, on the 4th APRIL , 1995, by day of
the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Nygaard, Kulchin, Finnila, Hall
NOES: None
ABSENT None
ATTEST:
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ALETHA L. RA