Reso 6816CI'T'Y OF C UP ERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 9 014
RESOLUTION NO.6816
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF `][']ERIE CITY OF CUP ERTINO RECOMMENDING
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUP ERTINO AMENDING
TITLE 19, CHAPTER 19.124 SECTION 19.124.030 "REGULATIONS FOR PARKING AND
KEEPING VEHICLES IN VARIOUS ZONES" AND SECTION 19.124.040 "REGULATIONS
FOR OFF-STREET PACKING", REGARDING LEGAL NON -CONFORMING SINGLE-
FAMILY
ING L1E-
]EA1 ILY GARAGES, AND MAKING STANDARDS FOR BICYCLE PARKING AND
]FACILITIES CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY OF CUP ER' INO 2016 BICYCLE
TRANSPORTATION PLAN.
The Planning g Comm .ssion recommends Council adopt the CaliforniaEnvironmental Quality
Act (CEQA) determinations and exemptions and further approve the proposed Ordinance in
substantially the form as shower in Exhibit "A"° attached ]hereto and entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF C UP ER' INO AMENDING
TITLE 19, CHAPTER 19.124 SECTION 19.1240030 ""REGULATIONS FOR PARKING AND
KEEPING VEHICLES IN VARIOUS ZONES" AND SECTION 19.1240040 ""REGULATIONS
FOR OFF-STREET PARKING" REGARDING LEGAL NON -CONFORMING SINGLE-
FAMILY GARAGES, AND MAKING STANDARDS FOR BICYCLE PA[C]KING AND
FACILITIES CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY OF ClUP E]C TINO 2016 BICYCLE
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of August 2016, at a Regular Meeting of the Planning
Commission of the City of Cupertino, State of California, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
COMMISSIONERS: Chair Takahashi, Lee, Sun, Paulsen
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS: none
ABSTAIN:
COMMISSIONERS: none
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS: Vice Chair Gong
ATTEST:
Benjamin Fu
Assist. Community Development Director
APPROVED:
Alan Takahashi
Chair, Planning Commission
EXHIBIT sero
Deft Ordinance No. 16-XXXX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF C P ERTINO
AMENDING TITLE 19, CHAPTER 19.124 SECTION 119.124.030 "'REGULATIONS FOR
PARKING AND KEEPING VEHICLES fN VARIOUS ZONES// AND SECTION
19.1124.040 ""REGULATIONS FOR OFF-STREET PARKING", REGARDING LEGAL
NON -CONFORMING SINGLE-FAMILY GARAGES, AND MAKING STANDARDS
FOR BICYCLE PARKING AND FACILITIES CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY ®1F
C PERTINO 2016 BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION ]ALAN.
WHEREAS, this Ordinance is determined to be not a project under the requirements of
the California Quality -Act of 1970, together with related State CEQA Guidelines
(collectively, -"CEQA") in that proposed Ordinance is not a project within the meaning
of sections 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act (""CEQA") Guidelines
because it has no potential for resulting in physical change in the environment, either
directly or, ultimately. In the event that this Ordinance is found to be a project under
CEQA, it is subject to the CEQA exemption contained in CEQA Guidelines section
15061(b)(3) because it can be seem with certainty to have no possibility of a significant
effect on the environment.
WHEREAS, the City Council is the decision-making body for this ordinance, and
WHEREAS, the City Council before taking action on this Ordinance has reviewed the
not a project determination and exemption, and using its independent judgment,
determines the Ordinance to be not a project or exempt from CEQA as stated above;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE OF CITY OF CUPERTINO
DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Fable 19.124.030A of Section 19.1124.30 of Chapter 19.124 of Title 19 of the
Cupertino Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows:
Table 19a1124o030A - Regulations for Parking and Keeping Vehicles in Various Zones
Front yard, Street side setback
area or within 12 feet of a
Vehicles may be placed, kept or parked in these
1,
public right -®f -way in a rear
areas subject to the restrictions below.
ardarea
Table 19.124.030A - Regulations for Parking and Keeping Vehicles in Various Zones (Cont.)
i. Residential zoning district requiring a lot size
1
<_ 10,000 square feet = four.
Vehicles may be placed, kept or parked in these
(Cont.)
ii. Other residential zoning districts = six.
areas subject to the restrictions below.
iii. A greater number of vehicles may be
approved by the City in conjunction with a
i. All vehicles must be parked on a
development permit.
permanent impervious or semi -pervious
iv. For purposes of counting vehicles,
surface.
vertically stacked components which belong
a.
Maximum Number of Vehicles
together shall be counted as a single vehicle. E.g., a
turf block, brick, cobbles, gravel or other like
camper mounted on a pickup truck.
materials that must allow for partial filtration of
v. Horizontal groupings shall be counted as
water and must prevent direct contact withsoil.
d.
twovehicles.
iii. Impervious surfaces include concrete,
Open vehicles containing trash or debris are
b.
Vehicle with trash or debris
prohibited.
infiltration of water.
No portion of any vehicle may overhang any
C.
Overhang
public right-of-way.
Table 19.124.030A - Regulations for Parking and Keeping Vehicles in Various Zones (Cont.)
Front yard, Street side setback
1
area or within 12 feet of a
Vehicles may be placed, kept or parked in these
(Cont.)
public right-of-way in a rear
areas subject to the restrictions below.
ardarea
i. All vehicles must be parked on a
permanent impervious or semi -pervious
surface.
ii. Semi -pervious surfaces include unit pavers,
turf block, brick, cobbles, gravel or other like
materials that must allow for partial filtration of
water and must prevent direct contact withsoil.
d.
Parking pad materials
iii. Impervious surfaces include concrete,
asphalt or other like materials that do not allow
infiltration of water.
i. Lots > 60 feet in width, maximum
impervious area = 40% of front yard area.
e.
Front yard Impervious Area
ii. Lots <_ 60 feet in width, maximum
Limitation
impervious area = 50% of front yard area.
i. Vehicles must be either currently
registered, where registration is required for
legal operation and in good operating
f.
Registration/PNO required
conditions or
ii. Vehicles must have a planned non-
operation permit on file with the Department of
Motor Vehicles
i. Lots <_ 150 feet in length, driveway
Driveway width for detached
width=10feet
9.
garage or carport
ii. Lots > 150 feet in length, driveway
Table 190124.030A e Regulations for Parking and Keeping Vehicles in Various Zones (Cont.)
width=12feet
Vehicles are permitted to be placed, kept or
3.
In new residential development, driveways shall
h.
Driveway clearance
have a minimum clearance of two feet from a
A(4)(ii) ismet.
building wall, fence, or property line.
i. A maximum of two such vehicles are
i. All vehicles parked in the front or street yard
permitted to be placed, kept or parked outside a
setback area must be parked perpendicular to the
legal structure on a lot.
4.
street, except on lots with circular driveways which
ii. A maximum of one such vehicle can occupy
conform to the provisions of this code.
a required parking space inside a legal structure.
ii. On lots with circular driveways which
i. Shall consist an internal area
conform to the provisions of this code, all vehicles
i.
Orientation of Parked Vehicles
parked in the front or street side yard setback area
feet by twenty feet each (a total of 20 feet by 20 feet)
5.
are limited to less than twenty feet in length, unless
and
parked perpendicular to the street.
ii. Shall provide unobstructed (i.e., by walls,
The following vehicles are not permitted:
appliances, etc.) between six inches from finished
is Any commercial vehicle with a
floor up to six feet from finished floor.
manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of ten
i. May continue nonconformity provided
Commercial Vehicles with
thousand pounds or more,
that the square footage necessary to
GTT > 10,000 pounds or
ii. A total combination of motor truck, truck
1 °
more or oversize vehicles
tractor and/or trailers that exceeds sixty feet in
reserved from the allowable floor area
length.
ratio for a future garage upgrade.
Vehicles may placed, kept or parked these areas,
2.
Areas outside those in A(1) above
provided a minimum clearance of three feet is
maintained from any structure.
Table 190124.030A e Regulations for Parking and Keeping Vehicles in Various Zones (Cont.)
Vehicles are permitted to be placed, kept or
3.
ParkixtgwithinStructures
parked in any legal structure, provided that
A(4)(ii) ismet.
i. A maximum of two such vehicles are
permitted to be placed, kept or parked outside a
legal structure on a lot.
4.
Non -Self -Propelled Vehicles
ii. A maximum of one such vehicle can occupy
a required parking space inside a legal structure.
i. Shall consist an internal area
encompassing two parking spaces measuring ten
feet by twenty feet each (a total of 20 feet by 20 feet)
5.
]Enclosed Garage Size
and
ii. Shall provide unobstructed (i.e., by walls,
appliances, etc.) between six inches from finished
floor up to six feet from finished floor.
i. May continue nonconformity provided
that the square footage necessary to
]Legal Non -conforming
accommodate a conforming garage be
6
Single -Family Dwelling
reserved from the allowable floor area
Garages
ratio for a future garage upgrade.
ii. A legal non -conforming parking facility
SECTION 2. Table 19.124.040 (A) of Section 19.124.040 of Chapter 19.124 of Title 19 of
the Cupertino Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows:
Table 19.124.040(A)
may be structurally altered, improved,
and/or enlarged in conformance with
Stall
other provisions of this code. No
Parking
Bicycle
reduction in size is permitted.
Dimensions
Land Use
Mobilehomes, excluding travel trailers, are not
Ratio (2)
Parking
permitted within the residential zones of the City,
7.
Mobilehomes
except in a mobilehome park or as provided by
R -1/R
4/DU (2
State law.
No vehicle shall be used for living or sleeping
8.
Living or Sleeping Quarters
quarters, except as permitted below.
10 x 20 ea.
Vehicles located in a mobilehome park and used
Al/P
open)
consistent with any City regulations applicable
a.
Mobilehome park
to mobilehome parks are permitted.
2.8/DU (2
Trailers, campers or recreational vehicles may be
used by a bona fide guest of a City resident for a
P
Trailers, Campers or
period not to exceed seventy-two hours where the
b.
Recreational Vehicles
trailer, camper or recreational vehicle is located on
+ 0.8 open)
the resident's property.
SECTION 2. Table 19.124.040 (A) of Section 19.124.040 of Chapter 19.124 of Title 19 of
the Cupertino Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows:
Table 19.124.040(A)
Bicycle
Stall
Parking
Bicycle
Parking
Dimensions
Land Use
Zones
Ratio (2)
Parking
Class (4)
(3)
Residential
R -1/R
4/DU (2
Single -Family
HS/
garage+ 2
10 x 20 ea.
Al/P
open)
Small Lot
2.8/DU (2
Single-family,
P
garage
10 x 20 ea.
Townhouse
+ 0.8 open)
3/DU (11/2
Duplex
R2
enclosed +
10 x 20 ea.
11/2 o en)
High Density
1 space per
9.5 x 20 ea.
Multiple -Family,
2 residential
Class I
R3/P
2/DU (1 covered
units; and
High Density
+ 1 open)
1 per ace s
p p
Class II
Multiple Story
Condominium
10
'Fable 19.1124o040(A) (Cont.)
Bicycle
residential
Parking Bicycle Parking
Stall
ILandUse
Zones Ratio Parking (4)
Class
units
1/5,000 sq.ft.
Public/Quasi-]public/Agriculture
]private Recreation
1/4 seats +
AFP1/employee Minimum Class Il
1/4 seats
two s aces
Gyrus,
1/56 sq. ft. 1/5,000 sq.ft. Class 11
+1/employee
2% of seats.
purposes + Minimum
Churches, Clubs,
+1/special-
Minimum
Class 11
Lodges,Theaters
�Q/CO
purpose
two Spaces
1Jru-Size
vehicle
1/employee +
1/56 sq. ft.
multipurpose
room + S
visitor
1 space per
Class 11
spaces/school
5 students
Schools and
BA/BQ
+ 1/3 students
Uni-size
SchoolOfflces
at senior H.S.
or college
level
lea careCenters
CG
1/6.5 students
Uni-size
Martial Arts, CG
Dance/Art/Music
Studios, Tutorial
1/4 students
Services,
plus 1/1 staff
specialized
at any given
1 space
p
Uni-size
schools (doesnot
time or 1/250
include adult
CO
whichever is
students
Class 11
tutorial schools
more
orservices)
restrictive
Agriculture
A
2 garage + 2
10 x 20 ea.
open
1/doctor
Sanitariumsand
+1/3
RestHomes
BQ
employees
1_Tni-size
+1/6 beds
'Fable 19.1124o040(A) (Cont.)
Bicycle
Parking Bicycle Parking
Stall
ILandUse
Zones Ratio Parking (4)
Class
Dimensions (3)
1/5,000 sq.ft.
]private Recreation
1/4 seats +
AFP1/employee Minimum Class Il
Uni-size
two s aces
Gyrus,
1/56 sq. ft. 1/5,000 sq.ft. Class 11
Auditoriums,
purposes + Minimum
floor area used
1/employee
two spaces
Skating Rinks for
BA�BQ
Uni-size
seating without
fixedseats
Commercial
1/20,000
Motels/Hotels/
1/unit
sq.ft.
CG
1/employee (2)
Class II
Uni-size
Lodging
(3)
Minimum
two spaces.
1/3 seats +
Restaurant/Bar and
1/employee +
1/2,000 sq.ft.
Nightclubs
g
CG
1/36 s ft. of
q'
Minimum
two spaces
Class II
Uni-size
dance floor
1/4 seats +
1/2,000 sq.ft.
Restaurants without
1/employee +
Minimum
Separate Bar
CG
1/36 sq. ft. of
two spaces
Class II
Uni-size
dance floor
1/3 seats +
1/2,000 sq.ft.
Restaurant -Fast
CG
1/employee
Minimum
Class II
Uni-size
Food
twos aces
1/3 seats or
1/250 sq. ft.
1/2,000 sq.ft.
SpecialtyFoods
CG
whichever is
Minimum
twos aces
p
Class II
Uni-size
more
7/lane +
1/5,000 sq.ft.
BowlingAlleys
CG
1/employee
Minimum
Class II
Uni-size
twos aces
1/ 1,250 sq.ft.
up to 25,000
sq.ft.
1/2,500 sq.ft.
between
25,000-
5,000-50,000
50,000sq.ft.
General
CG
1/250 sq. ft.
Class II
Uni-size
1/5,000 sq.ft.
over 50,000
sq.ft.
1/5,000 sq.ft.
Bulky
Merchandise
(5)
Industrial
Ti/12,000
Manufacturing
ML
1/450 sq. ft.
sq.fta
Class l
Uni-size
Minimum
twos aces
1/1,250
sq.ft. or 1/15
Office/Prototype
employees,
Manufacturing
MQOA
1/285 sq. ft.
whichever is
Class l
Uni-size
more
restrictive.
Office
1/1,250
Corporate/
CG/OP
1/285 sq. ft.
sq.ft. or 1/15
Class 1
t_Tni-size
Administrative/
employees,
General
whichever is
Multi -Tenant
more
restrictive.
Medical and
CG
1/175 sq. ft.
1/1,250 sq.ft.
Class H
�Jni-size
Dental Office
Notes:
1. Refer to Fable 19.124.040(8) for uni-size stall dimensions.
2. Refer to standard details table for requirements for handicapped parking.
3. See 19.124.040(j) for stall dimensions in parking structures.
4. See 19.124.040(P) for description of bicycle parking classes.
5. ][detail space devoted to the handling of bulky merchandise such as motor vehicles, machinery or
furniture, excluding grocery stores.
SECTION 3o Severability. Shonuld any provisions of this Ordinance, or its applications to
any persons or circumstance, be determined by a court of competent jurisdictions to be
unlawful, unenforceable or otherwise void, that determination shall have no effect on
any other provision of this Ordinance or the applications of this Ordinance to any other
Person or circumstance an, to that en, the provisions hereof are severable.
SECTION 4: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty plays after adoption
as provided by Government Code Section 36937.
SECTION 5: Certifiction.
The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and .
shall give notice of its adoption as required by law. Pursuant to Government Code
Section 36933, a summary of this Ordinance may be published and posted in lieu of
publication and posting of the entire text.
SECTION 6: Continuitu.
To the extent the provisions of this Ordinance are substantially the same as
previous provisions of the Cupertino Municipal Code, these provisions shall be
construed as continuations of those provisions and not as amendments of the earlier
provisions.
INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the Cupertino City Council the day
of 2016 and ENACTED at a regular meeting of the Cupertino City Council
on this of 2016 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED:
Mayor of the City of Cupertino