HomeMy WebLinkAbout1429ORDINANCE NO. 1429 (2003 Series)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE
TO ESTABLISH SITE DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS FOR BED AND BREAKFAST INNS IN THE R -3, R -4, AND
AG ZONE DISTRICTS
(TA/ER 41 -02)
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a
public hearing in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo,
California, on November 6, 2002, for the purpose of considering Application TA/ER 41 -02 and
recommended approval of such text amendment; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a public hearing on
January 7, 2003 to consider Application TA/ER 41 -02 and has considered testimony of interested
parties, the records of the Planning Commission hearing and action, and the evaluation and
recommendation of staff; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed text amendment is consistent with
the General Plan, the purposes of the Zoning Regulations, and other applicable City ordinances;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the draft Negative Declaration of
environmental impact as prepared by staff and reviewed by the Planning Commission.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council finds and determines that the project's Negative
Declaration adequately addresses the potential significant environmental impacts of the proposed
map amendment to the Zoning Regulations, and reflects the independent judgment of the City
Council. The Council hereby adopts said Negative Declaration.
SECTION 2. The City Council makes the following findings:
1. Bed and breakfast inns are already allowed uses in the R -3, R -4, and AG zones
subject to Use Permit approval, consistent with General Plan Policy LU 3.4.2.
2. No specific development criteria or performance standards have been adopted for
establishment of a bed and breakfast inn, -the lack of which could negatively
affect existing residential neighborhoods.
3. The proposed development criteria and performance standards are consistent with
the Zoning Ordinance and are designed to ensure that the location, concentration,
and design of bed and breakfast establishments is consistent with or does not
negatively affect the character of function of the neighborhood and surroundings.
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SECTION 3. The Zoning Regulations Text Amendment is hereby approved as found in
Exhibit A.
SECTION 4. A summary of this ordinance, together with the names of Council
members voting for and against, shall be published at least five (5) days prior to its final passage,
in the Telegram- Tribune, a newspaper published and circulated in this City. This ordinance shall
go into effect at the expiration of thirty (30) days after its final passage.
INTRODUCED on the 7th day of January, 2003, AND FINALLY ADOPTED by the
Council of the City of San Luis Obispo on the 21St day of January 2003, on the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Council Members Ewan, Settle and Schwartz, Vice Mayor Mulholland,
and Mayor Romero
NOES: Nonw
ABSENT: None
Mayor David F. Romer
Lee Price, C.M.C.
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Gilbert A. Truj , Actmg C11y Attorney
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"EXHIBIT A"
city of sin tuts OBISPO
text Amenoment 41 -02
Chapter 17.19
BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENTS
Sections:
17.19.010
Purpose
17.19.020
Definitions
17.19.030
Applications and approval required
17.19.040
General standards
17.19.050
Site development and performance standards in the R -3 and R -4 zones
17.19.060
Site development and performance standards in the AG zone
17.19.070
Findings required
17.19.080
Revocation of a permit
17.19.010 Purpose.
To establish standards for the development of bed and breakfast establishments within the
residential and agriculture zones of the City upon conforming to set criteria and conditions. The
intent of these standards is to ensure that the location, concentration, and design of bed and
breakfast establishments is consistent with or does not negatively affect the character or function
of the neighborhood and surroundings.
17.19.020 Definitions.
Bed and Breakfast Inn: a building or group of buildings providing up to fifteen rooms or suites
for the accommodation of travelers, with a common eating area for guests.
17.19.030 Applications and approvals required.
A Bed and Breakfast Inn is allowed as specified in Section 17.22 of the San Luis Obispo
Municipal Code. In addition to the applicable Use Permit requirement, review by the Cultural
Heritage Committee and Architectural Review Commission may be required depending upon the
type of changes proposed to any structure intended for use as a Bed and Breakfast Inn.
17.19.040 General standards.
These standards apply to all bed and breakfast homes or inns in the R -3, R -4, and AG zone
districts.
1. The use permit is subject to review at any time and may be revoked after a hearing by the
Planning Commission and a finding by the Planning Commission that the use has become
detrimental to the surrounding neighborhood;
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2 A bed and breakfast inn must comply with all other Provisions located and must comply with all other ordinances other
the ov
3 A City business license is required and remittance p isions of the zone in which it is
City;
4 Any other conditions deemed essential and desirable the planning tax is required;
imposed on such a use; Y lanning Commission may be
5. The home shall not be used by the public or paying guests fo
Private parties or the like; r the hosting of receptions,
6• Meals, if provided, shall be served only to residents and overni
breakfast home; ght guests of the bed and
7. There shall be no separate or additional kitchen facility for the guests;
8. No alteration shall be allowed to the exterior of the dwelling o> and that
characteristics of the alters the residential
Premises or jeopardizes /eliminates features of historical or significance. Changes to any historical building shall be consistent with the architectural
Secretary of
Interior Standards and shall be subject to Cultural Heritage Committee and Arc
Review Commission approval; Architectural
9. No historical structure shall be removed in order to allow for a bed and breakfast ho
nor shall such a structure be removed in order to provide parking for such a use; me or inn
10. One non - internally illuminated sign may be erected on the property not to exceed to
square feet in size per street frontage. Lighting level shall comply with City sign n (10)
for the zone district. The sign shall compliment the nature of the use; i.e. historic structtures
should have an historic style sign. The sign
identification of the premises as the named bed - and - breakfast home information other than
17.19.050 Site development and performance standards in the R -3 and R -4 Zones.
These additional standards apply to bed and breakfast inns in the R -3 and R -4 zones.
1. The main building of the Bed and Breakfast establishment must be the "primary
residence" of the "owner" or "manager" of the bed and breakfast use;
2. Accessory buildings and structures may also be used for bed and breakfast guest rooms;
3. Generally, the minimum parking setback for guest/employee spaces shall be 15 feet from
a "street yard" and 5 feet from an "other yard" (yards as defined in § 17.16.020). The
parking area shall be screened from direct view of the public right -of -way by a
completely planted visual barrier;
4. All parking spaces and driveways shall be paved to City standards with decorative
materials or, if a historic property, materials which maintain the historical character of the
neighborhood and premises;
5. In general, the number of guest rooms permitted should be based on the City's density
unit calculation with a rental room counting as a studio, and shall in no case exceed 15.
The manager's quarters shall be valued based on number of bedrooms but in no case shall
be less than 1.0 density unit. The maximum density unit value, less the value of the
manager's quarters shall generally determine the maximum number of guest rooms.
Other factors used in determining the appropriate number of guest rooms that may be
permitted in any location shall include the relationship of the site to parking, access,
character, size and scale of surrounding uses;
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6. Sites with historic structures shall balance outdoor space for guest use with space
required for off - street parking needs.
17.19.060 Site development and performance standards in the Agriculture Zone.
These additional standards apply to bed and breakfast homes or inns in the Agriculture (AG)
zone.
1. The main building of the Bed and Breakfast establishment must be the "primary
residence" of the owner or manager of the bed and breakfast use;
2. Accessory buildings and structures may also be used for bed and breakfast guest rooms;
3. The establishment of a bed and breakfast use shall not result in the conversion of land in
agricultural production;
4. Factors used in determining the appropriate number of guest rooms that may be permitted
in any location shall include the relationship of the site to parking, access, character, size
and scale of surrounding uses, and in no case shall the number of guest rooms permitted
exceed 15.
17.19.070 Findings required.
In approving a Use Permit for a bed and breakfast inn, the Planning Commission must make the
following findings:
1. The establishment of the bed and breakfast inn is consistent with the general plan;
2. The establishment of the bed and breakfast inn will not be detrimental to a building, structure
or feature of significant aesthetic, cultural, or historical interest or value;
3. The establishment of the bed and breakfast inn does not constitute undue concentration of
such establishments that would negatively affect the appearance and/or function of the
surrounding neighborhood; and
4. The establishment of the bed and breakfast inn is compatible with and will not be detrimental
to the character of the neighborhood and surrounding land uses.
These findings shall be in addition to those required for the approval of use permits contained in
§ 17.58.040.
17.19.080 Revocation of a permit.
The owner and/or manager of a bed and breakfast establishment shall fully comply with all
conditions related to any permit or approval granted under this section. Failure to comply with
any condition shall constitute grounds for revocation. If a condition is not remedied within a
reasonable period, the Community Development Director may schedule a public hearing before
the Planning Commission to consider revocation of the permit.
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17.16.060 — Table 6: Parking Requirements by Use
Type of Use
Number of Off - Street Parking Spaces Required
Bed and breakfast inns One per room or group of rooms to be occupied a
suite, plus two for resident manager's quarters
Chapter 17.22
USE REGULATION
23 — Allowed subject to compliance with development standards stipulated in Chapter 17.19.