Ordinance Number 433ORDINANCE NO. 433
AMENDMENT TO TITLE 9, CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE 4 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE - MOBILEHOMES AND MODULAR HOMES IN
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE
4, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO PERMIT THE INSTALLATION
OF MOBILEHOMES AND MODULAR HOMES ON A FOUNDATION
SYSTEM ON LOTS ZONED FOR SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS
AND TO ESTABLISH DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR
SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO DOES HEREBY
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Findings.
The City Council finds that:
A. The City's Environmental Review Board has reviewed
the Code Amendment set forth herein, has determined
that the amendment will not have a significant
effect on the environment, has accordingly issued
a negative declaration for the amendment, and has
otherwise carried out all requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act.
B. The Code Amendment will permit mobilehomes and
modular homes on a foundation system on lots zoned
for single-family dwellings in order to provide
affordable housing opportunities.
C. The Code Amendment will establish specific
development standards for all single-family
dwellings (site -built, modular or mobilehome) to
avoid potential blight by requiring materials
which combine good durability with pleasing
appearance.
SECTION 2. Text of Amendment to Title 9 of the
Municipal Code.
A. Based upon the findings set forth in Section 1,
above, the amendment to Title 9 of the Municipal
Code set forth in Paragraphs B and C, following,
is hereby enacted.
B. Sections 9-3.401(b), 9-3.402(b), 9-3.403(b),
9-3.404(b), 9-3.405(b), 9-3.406(b), and 9-3.409(b)
are hereby amended to include the following two
items as permitted principal uses:
* "Single-family dwelling, standard wood frame
construction on-site, subject to the provisions
of Section 9-3.424(b)ll.
* "Mobilehomes and modular homes on a permanent
foundation system if the Planning Commission
determines that the lot proposed is compatible
for such use. Both shall be subject to the
provisions of Section 9-3.424(b)ll."
The Planning Commission shall use said provisions
as guidelines to assist in its determination of
compatibility.
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C. Section 9-3.424(b)ll is hereby added to read as
follows:
"11. Single-family development standards. In all
Districts where single-family dwellings
(site -built, modular or mobilehome) are
permitted, said dwellings shall be subject to
the development standards for that District
as well as the following requirements:
"i. The minimum width shall be 20 feet
outside dimension measured to the building
line. For the purpose of this section,
width shall be distinguished from length
of the building as the dimension having
the lesser measurement.
"ii. The exterior sides shall be covered with
wood, stucco, masonry, or other material
of similar texture and durability.
Metal siding is not permitted.
"iii. The roof material shall be wood shingle
or shake, slate, tile or other material
of similar appearance, texture, substance,
and durability. Rock, asphalt shingle
or metal roofs are discouraged.
"iv. Roof eaves and gables shall be no less
than twelve inches, measured from the
vertical side of the unit, unless other-
wise approved by the Planning Commission.
'IV. Exterior colors which blend the structure
into the surrounding landscapp are
encouraged (e.g., browns, siennas,
grays). Bright or garish colors are
discouraged."
The preceding criteria shall be administered by
the City body which is responsible for reviewing
residential projects or custom homes prior to plan
check. In the case of mobilehomes and modular
homes, the Planning Commission shall use said
criteria to assist in its determination of the
compatibility of the proposed lot for such use.
SECTION 3. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force 30
days after its passage.
SECTION 4. City Clerk Certification.
The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this
Ordinance and cause same to be posted in the duly designated
posting places within the City of San Juan Capistrano within 15
days after its passage.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of
September 1981 , by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmen Friess, Bland, Buchheim
and Mayor Schwartze
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Councilman Hausdorfer
ABSENT: None
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PHILLIP SCHWARTZE, MAY
ATTEST:
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