ORD 213ORDINANCE NO. 213
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
ADDING SECTIONS TO THE LA QUINTA
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SECOND
UNITS, DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR
ATTACHED OR DETACHED GUEST HOUSES,
AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR NON -
LIVABLE PERMANENT OR PORTABLE
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND/OR
STRUCTURES AND LANDSCAPING
REQUIREMENTS AND CONFIRMATION OF
THE ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
CASE NO. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 92-024
CITY OF LA QUINTA
The City Council of the City of La Quinta does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 4.1 of Riverside County Ordinance No. 348 (which was adopted
by reference by this City Council by Ordinance 5, operative August 29, 1982) and amending the
La Quinta Municipal Code as noted in the attached Exhibit "A".
SECTION 2. ENVIRONMENTAL. The amendment has complied with the
requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970"
(County of Riverside, Resolution 82-213, adopted by reference in City of La Quinta Ordinance
5), in that the Planning Director conducted an initial study and has determined that the proposed
amendment will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment and a Negative
Declaration is hereby adopted.
SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect
thirty (30) days after its adoption.
SECTION 4. POSTING. The City Clerk shall, within 15 days after passage of this
Ordinance, cause it to be posted in at least three public places designated by resolution of the
City Council; shall certify to the adoption and posting of this Ordinance; and shall cause this
Ordinance and its certification, together with proof of posting, to be entered into the Book of
Ordinances of this City.
The foregoing Ordinance was approved and adopted at a meeting of the City Council held
on this 15th day of September, 1992, by the following vote:
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AYES: Council Members Bohnenberger, Franklin, Rushworth, Sniff
and Mayor Pena
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
0�'- P'�'
JOHN J. PENA, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
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SAUNDRA L. JUMOLA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
DAWN HONEYWELL, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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AUGUST 4, 1992
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 92-024
EXHIBIT "A"
Add the following sections to the La Quinta Municipal Code as sections 9.32.015 (in R-1),
9.42,030 (H) [in S-RI, 9,44.025 (in R-2). 9.48,025 (in R-2 A). 9,50,022 (B) [in R-U. 9,52,025
(in R-3). 9,68,025 (in R-4). 9.116.015 (in A-1)
Conditional uses. The following use may be allowed subject to obtaining a Conditional Use
Permit as provided by Chapter 9.172.
SECOND UNITS ("Granny Housing")
A second unit which provides for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation; will only be
allowed on a lot or parcel with a minimum of 7,200 square feet or larger. A second unit may
be attached, as part of the existing residential unit not to exceed 30% of the existing living area,
or a unit may be detached with a square footage not to exceed 1200 square feet. This unit is
intended for the sole occupancy of one or two persons who are 62 years of age or more, or a
handicapped person of any age (and spouse or care giver).
The following provisions are applicable:
1. The unit is not intended for sale and may be rented.
2. The lot is zoned for single family or multi -family use.
3. The lot contains an existing single family dwelling.
4. a. The second unit is attached to the existing residence and is located within
the living area of the existing dwelling.
b. Whenever an increase in floor area is involved, it shall not exceed 30 %
of the existing living area.
C. Local building code requirements shall apply to attached structures as
appropriate.
5. a. The unit may be a detachdetachd unit which does not exceed 1200 square feet.
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b. Any second unit shall conform to height, setback, lot coverage,
architectural review, site plan review, fees, charges, and other zoning
requirements applicable to residential construction in the zone in which the
property is located.
C. Local building code requirements shall apply to detached dwellings, as
appropriate.
6. Approval by the local health officer where a private sewage disposal system is
being used, if required.
7. "Living area", means the interior habitable area of a dwelling unit, including
basements and attics (if permitted) and shall not include a garage or any accessary
structure.
8. A minimum of three off-street parking spaces must be provided (two car garage
for the primary residential unit and one space enclosed or open for the second
unit). Tandem parking does not qualify for this provision.
9. No more than 60% of the lot can be covered with permanent/temporary buildings
(such as a single family home, second unit, accessory buildings, garages, covered
patios, guest house, gazebos etc). (In ground pools, for this calculation, are not
part of the 60%.)
Add the following sections to the La Ouinta Municipal code as Sections 9,32,030 (in R-1),
9,42,085 (in SR). 9,44,120 (in R-2). 9,48,090 (in R-2 A). 9,50.100 (in R-V), 9,52,040 (in R-3),
9,68,080 (in R-4,). 9.116,030 (in A-1):
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR ATTACHED OR DETACHED GUEST HOUSES
These provisions regulate guest houses. All applications shall be reviewed utilizing the
administrative plot plan process. A deed restriction shall be required for recordation against the
property to prohibit the use or conversion of the unit to a rental or for sale, or permit the
addition of a kitchen or cooking facility.
A "guest house" means an attached or detached unit which does not have cooking facilities, but
has sleeping and sanitary facilities; is ancillary to a permanent existing residence; is developed
on the same parcel; complies with the design guidelines of the zone it is located; is
architecturally compatible with the existing primary residential unit and adheres to the
development standards of the zone it is located. A detached guest house, in addition to the
above, must comply with the following minimum standards:
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Height:
Setbacks:
Single story
Front
Rear
Side (interior)
Street side
17 feet
25 feet
10 feet
5 feet
10 feet
Parking: One open or enclosed space in addition to that required for
primary residence. Tandem parking is not permitted.
Setback from permanent building: 6 feet
Maximum square footage: 300
Lot Coverage: Not more than 60 % of the lot can be covered with
permanent/temporary buildings (such as a single family
homes, private garages, second units, accessory buildings,
covered patios, guest houses, etc.).
Add the following sections to the La Quinta Municipal Code as Sections 9 32 040 (in R-11
9,42.087 (in SR). 9.44,130 (in R-2). 9,48,100 (in R-2 A). 9.50,110 (in R-V). 9 52 050 (in R-3).,
9.68.090 (in R-4), 9,116,040 (n A-1Z
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR DETACHED NON -LIVABLE PERMANENT OR
PORTABLE ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND/OR STRUCTURES.
Utilization of the provisions of this section preclude the request of a setback adjustment as is
provided for in Chapter 9.188 of the Municipal Code. The building shall be constructed in a
manner so as to prevent roof top water from draining onto any adjacent parcel. Examples of
accessory buildings include; storage sheds, gazebos, covered patios, above ground spas and
cabanas. Carports and garages for cars, recreational vehicles, motorhomes, etc. are not
permitted to use these standards. Not more than 60 % of the lot can be covered with
permanent/temporary buildings (such as single family homes, garages, second units, accessory
buildings, covered patios, guest houses, etc.).
Setback from: Interior Street Maximum
Roof area of Permanent Rear Yard Side Yard Front Yard Side Height
Building Habitable Bldg Setback Setback_ Setback Limit Limit
(Sq. Feet) (Feet) (Feet) (Feet) (Feet) (Feet) (Feet)
0- 100 5 2 3 20 10 8
101-199 5 4 3 20 10 10
200 - 250 6 6 5 20 10 12
251 - 400 6 10 5 20 10 14
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Add the following sections to the La Quinta Municipal Code as Sections 9 32 050 (in R-1).
9 44 140 (in R-2) 9 48 110 (in R-2 A). 9 50 120 (in R-V) 9 52 060 (in R-3), 9 68 100 (in R-
4). 9,116,050 (in A-1)
1. Landscaping for single family developments shall comply with the following.
a). The front yard of all lots, and in addition the street side yard of
corner lots, shall be landscaped to property line, edge of curb,
sidewalk, or edge of street pavement, which ever is furthest from the
residence.
b). The landscaping shall include trees (minimum two 15-gallon trees on
interior lots and five 15-gallon trees on corner lots), shrubs, and
groundcover and/or hardscape of sufficient size, spacing, and variety
to create an attractive and unifying appearance. Landscaping shall be
in substantial compliance with the standards set forth in the Manual
on Architectural Standards and the Manual on Landscaping Standards
as adopted by the Planning Commission.
c.) A permanent water -efficient irrigation system shall be provided for all
areas required to be landscaped.
d.) The landscaping shall be continuously maintained in a healthy and
viable condition by property owner.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss
CITY OF LA QUINTA )
I, SAUNDRA L. JUHOLA, City Clerk of the City of La Quinta,
California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a full, true and
correct copy of Ordinance No. 213 which was introduced at a regular
meeting held on the 4th day of August and adopted on the 15th day
of September 1992, not being less than 5 days after introduction
thereof.
-` I further certify that the foregoing ordinance was posted in three
(3) places within the City of La Quinta as specified in a
res ution of the City Council.
AUNDRA L. JUHOLA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, SAUNDRA L. JUHOLA, City Clerk of the City of La Quinta,
Cali,, ornia do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was
pos d on September 24, 1992 pursuant to City Council Resolution.
S#UNDRA L. JUHOLA; City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California