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HomeMy Public PortalAbout8C Update Regarding Regulations Pertaining to Large Commercial Parking Lots within Temple CityAGENDA ITEM 8.C. DATE: TO: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT March 15, 2011 The Honorable City Council MEMORANDUM FROM: Jose E. Pulido, City Manager }� By: Joseph M. Lambert, Community Development Managed SUBJECT: UPDATE REGARDING REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO LARGE COMMERCIAL PARKING LOTS WITHIN TEMPLE CITY. RECOMMENDATION: The City Council is requested to review Ordinance No. 06-915 which regulates parking lots with more than 50 spaces. Staff recommends that the City Council select one of the three following options: Option One: Refer this matter to the Public Safety Commission for review and possible amendments to Ordinance No. 06-915 (TCMC Section 3337); Option Two: Refer this matter to the Planning Commission for review and possible amendments to TCMC 9290 (part of the Zoning Code); and/or Option Three: Direct staff not to make any changes to Ordinance No. 06-915 (TCMC Section 3337) or TCMC 9290. BACKGROUND: 1. On February 1, 2011, the City Council asked staff to prepare a report regarding the history of the "Large Parking Lot" ordinance adopted in 2006, Ordinance No. 06-915. This was in response to concerns regarding the installation of wheel stops and other improvements at the Temple City Plaza, (i.e., the K -Mart Shopping center). 2. On December 5, 2006, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 06-915 to provide additional safeguards for all parking lots with 50 or more spaces within the City, unless they serve a non-commercial, residential, park, or school area. Ordinance No. 06-915 added Section 3337 to the Public Safety portion of the Temple City Municipal Code. City Council March 15, 2011 Page 2 ANALYSIS: In reviewing the staff report from 2006, it seems that Ordinance No 06-915 was drafted to provide additional safeguards for all large parking lots within the City, whether owned by one entity or multiple entities and tied together by a reciprocal parking agreement. The Ordinance includes language regarding maintenance, lighting, landscaping and physical layout. There are also regulations to ensure optimal circulation patterns in all future parking lots containing more than 50 spaces. It is staff's assessment that this Ordinance was adopted specifically to address large parking lots such as the one at Temple City Plaza, (i.e., the K -Mart Shopping center). Article 9290 of the Temple City Municipal Code regulates all off street parking facilities, regardless of the size of the parking facility. This Code Section sets forth the required number of parking spaces required for all uses, and also regulates the layout and design of parking lots. However, this Code provides minimal regulations regarding landscaping, lighting, and other development standards for parking lots. Temple City Municipal Code (TCMC) Sections 3337 and 9290 both regulate parking lots within the City, and a copy of both Code Sections is attached for City Council review. Section 9290 applies to all parking lots and is much more general in nature. Section 3337 applies only to large parking Tots (i.e., 50 spaces or more) and contains specific maintenance, landscaping, and lighting restrictions. This Code Section also specifically requires wheel stops for large parking lots, whereas TCMC Section 920 does not. CONCLUSION: The City Council directed staff to bring back more information regarding TCMC Section 3337 in response to concerns regarding the installation of wheel stops and other improvements at the Temple City Plaza. If it is the desire of the City Council to omit the language requiring wheel stops in large parking lots, then staff can prepare a Code Amendment to this effect. If said Code Amendment affects only TCMC 3337, then staff suggests taking the Code Amendment to the Public Safety Commission for a recommendation. If the direction is to amend TCMC 9290 (part of the Zoning Code) then staff suggests taking the Code Amendment to the Planning Commission for a recommendation. FISCAL IMPACT: This item does not have an impact on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2010-11 City Budget. City Council March 15, 2011 Page 3 ATTACHMENTS: A. Ordinance No. 06-915 (TCMC Section 3337) B. TCMC Section 9290 (Off Street Parking Requirements) ORDINANCE NO. 06-915 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADDING SECTION 3337 TO THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE PARKING REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO PUBLIC PARKING AREAS CONTAINING 50 OR MORE PARKING SLOTS. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Section 3337, reading as follows, is hereby added to the Temple City Municipal Code: 3337. PARKING LOTS FOR MORE THAN 50 VEHICLES A. Findings: The City Council finds that these regulations are necessary and in the public interest to assure the safety of large parking areas, to provide to the users necessary safety regulations in the public interest, and to provide the exclusive use of such parking areas for the use of the customers of the adjoining businesses. B. The following regulations shall apply to any public or private parking lot containing more than 50 slots or stalls for the parking of private vehicles (whether such parking area is owned by one entity or exists as reciprocal facilities owned by more than one entity: 1. All areas of such facilities shall be surfaced with concrete or asphalt, and such surfacing shall be kept and maintained in good condition without pot holes or other deterioration. With the consent of the City, specified areas may be improved with plantings. 2. The parking slots shall be clearly marked and maintained with at least an eight foot wide slot, and be provided with stop bumpers. 3. All vehicles shall be parked within designated slots with front -in parking only. 4. All traffic lanes shall be clearly marked as one-way, and no vehicles shall enter or exit contrary to such markings. 5. The parking areas shall be sufficiently lighted for safety reasons for after dark usage. 6. There shall be a 15 MPH speed limit in all such facilities. 7. No recreation vehicles, trailers, motor homes or vehicles in excess of 8,000 pounds shall be allowed to park in such facilities. 8. Vehicles parked for loading and unloading are exempt from these requirements provided the same do not exceed three hours in duration. 9. There shall be a two hour parking limit in any stall or slot. 10. Signs shall be posted on each property indicating these regulations. C. There shall be exempted from these regulations any parking area that contains 50 or more parking slots that abuts or serves a non-commercial, residential, park or school area. There shall Ordinance No. 06-915 Page 2 also be exempted any area of commercial lots that the Council permits to be set aside for employee parking. SECTION 2. Anyone violating any of the above regulations shall upon the 1st offense be guilty of an "infraction"; upon any subsequent violation shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this ordinance and shall cause the same to be published according to law. APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 51 day of December, 2006. MAYOR ATTEST: City Clerk I, City Clerk of the City of Temple City, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance, Ordinance No. 06-915, was introduced at the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Temple City held on the 21s' day of November, 2006 and was duly passed, approved and adopted by said Council at their regular meeting held on the 5th day of December, 2006 by the following vote: AYES: Councilmember-Arrighi, Gillanders, Wong, Wilson, Capra NOES: Councilmember-None ABSENT: Council member -None ABSTAIN: Councilmember-None City Clerk 9290 9291 CHAPTER 1 ZONING CODE ARTICLE J. OFF STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS SECTION: 9290: Off Street Parking Facilities 9291: Parking Spaces Required 9292: Parking Requirements For Uses Not Specified 9293: General Requirements; Mixed Occupancies In A Building 9294: General Requirements; Joint Use 9295: Plans 9296: General Requirements For The Improvement And Maintenance Of Parking Areas 9296.1: Abandoned Driveways And Curb Cuts 9296.2: Repair Of Abandoned Driveways And Curb Cuts 9296.3: Nonconforming Curb Cuts And Driveways; Public Nuisance 9297: Landscaping Interior Of Parking Area 9298: Location Of Commercial Or Industrial Parking Facilities 9299: Comprehensive Planned Facilities 9299.1: Districts 9290: OFF STREET PARKING FACILITIES: The uses permitted in each zone, as established by this chapter, shall be deemed to include the off street parking facilities for automobiles, accessory or incidental to any principal permitted use in such zones. Every use permitted in any zone by this chapter shall be provided with permanently maintained off street parking facilities in the manner provided in this article; such required parking facilities shall be used only for off street parking, and any use inconsistent therewith shall be unlawful. (1960 Code) 9291: PARKING SPACES REQUIRED: The off street parking spaces required for each use permitted by this chapter, shall be not less than the following, provided that in no case shall there be less April 2007 Temple City 9291 9291 than three (3) spaces per commercial or manufacturing unit and further provided that any fractional parking space shall be computed as a whole: Use Assembly buildings - including churches, stadiums, sports arenas, school auditoriums, theaters, dance halls, clubs and lodges having no sleeping quarters and other places of assembly Automotive sales or rental, boat sales or rental, trailer sales or rental, retail nurseries and other permitted uses not conducted in a building Banks, business or professional offices Bowling alleys Communications equipment building Dwelling units: Single-family Guesthouse April 2007 Number Of Parking Spaces Required 1 for each 5 fixed seats. If there be no fixed seats, 1 for 50 square feet of gross floor area used for assembly purposes. Where fixed seats consist of pews or benches, the seating capacity shall be computed upon 22 linear inches per seat. 1 parking space for each 1,000 square feet of gross land area devoted to open display or sales, provided that where such area exceeds 10,000 square feet, only 1 parking space need be provided for each 5,000 square feet of such gross land area in excess of 10,000 square feet, or 1 space for each 2 employees whichever is greater. 1 parking space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area. 3 parking spaces for each alley. 1 parking space for each 2 employees on the largest working shift and 1 parking space for each company vehicle operated or kept in connection with the use. 2 parking spaces per dwelling unit, each of which must be located in a garage. 3 garage parking spaces per dwelling unit for dwellings with more than 4 bedrooms. A den, library, study or similar habitable room which functionally could be used as a bedroom shall be considered a bedroom for purposes of determining required parking. 2 parking spaces, each of which shall be in a garage. Said parking may be in tandem. Temple City 9291 9291 Use Multiple Second unit Condominiums Educational institutions: Elementary and junior high High school and trade schools Colleges Fast food establishments with queued drive -through service General commercial; retail stores, service shops, and general offices Grocery stores, supermarkets, convenience stores, and minimarts Gymnasium, health studios, and martial arts studios Hospitals Number Of Parking Spaces Required 2 parking spaces per dwelling unit, each of which must be located in a garage or carport, plus 1 space, which shall be open and unenclosed, for each 2 units or any fraction thereof. 2 parking spaces, each of which shall be in a garage. Said parking may be in tandem. 2 parking spaces (enclosed in a garage with door) per dwelling unit, plus 1 additional open and unenclosed space for each 2 dwelling units. Units with 3 or more bedrooms shall require an additional V, parking space. 1 parking space for each employee and each faculty member. 1 parking space for each 5 students and 1 parking space for each faculty member and employee. 1 parking space for each 3 students and 1 parking space for each faculty member and employee. 1 parking space for each 150 square feet of gross floor area, but there shall be no less than 5 parking spaces provided. Outside dining areas shall also be included into the gross floor area. 1 parking space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area. 1 parking space for each 200 square feet of gross floor area. 1 parking space for each 400 square feet of gross floor area, plus 1 parking space for each employee. 2 parking spaces for each bed. Hotels 1 parking space for each room. April 2007 Temple City 9291 9291 Use Libraries and library stations when located on publicly owned sites Liquor stores Manufacturing and industrial uses of all types, except a building or portions of buildings for warehouse purposes Medical or dental clinics and medical professional offices Minimalls as defined in section 9109 of this title Mortuaries Motels Nursing, convalescent homes, resthomes and sanitariums Public utility facilities not having business offices on the premises April 2007 Number Of Parking Spaces Required 1 parking space for each 500 square feet of gross floor area. 1 parking space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area. 1 parking space for each 2 employees on the largest shift or for each 400 square feet of gross floor area whichever is greater, and 1 parking space for each vehicle operated or kept in connection with the use. 1 parking space for each 200 square feet of gross floor area. Parking shall be required based upon use, occupancy, gross floor area and number of individual units; provided, however, that no less than 7 parking spaces shall be provided per commercial unit or business on the street (ground) level. Parking require- ments for a second story and subsequent stories shall be regulated by provisions of this section of the zoning code based upon the proposed use, occupancy, gross floor area and number of individual units. 1 parking space for each 40 square feet of floor area devoted to assembly purposes. 1 parking space for each sleeping unit or dwelling unit. 1 parking space for each bed, plus 1 parking space for each employee with residence facilities provided on the premises. 1 parking space for each 2 employees on the largest shift and 1 parking space for each vehicle operated or kept in connection with the use. Temple City 9291 9291 Use Restaurants, bars, coffee shops, donut shops, and coffee and/or tea establishments, which provide customer seating Rooming houses, lodging houses, clubs and fraternity houses having sleeping rooms Shopping centers with more than 75,000 square feet of gross floor area Swimming pools, commercial Takeout restaurants without a drive -through and without customer tables (e.g., delicatessens, takeout pizza establishments, bakeries, etc.) Terminals, freight Terminals, passenger Trailer parks Number Of Parking Spaces Required 1 parking space for each 100 square feet of gross floor area, but there shall be no less than 10 parking spaces provided. Outside dining areas shall also be included into the gross floor area. 1 parking space for each sleeping room. 1 parking space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area. 1 parking space for each 1,000 square feet of gross land area of the lot or parcel where the use is established and 1 parking space for each 2 employees, but in no case shall less than 10 spaces be provided. 1 parking space for each 200 square feet of gross floor area, but there shall be no less than 5 parking spaces provided. 1 parking space for each 400 square feet of gross floor area. 1 parking space for each 100 square feet of gross floor area in the waiting room. Where both freight and passenger facilities exist, the parking facilities shall be computed for each separately. 1 parking space for each trailer space, plus 1 for each 4 spaces in the trailer park. April 2007 Temple City 9291 9294 Use Number Of Parking Spaces Required Warehouses and storage facilities 1 parking space for each 1,000 square feet of gross floor area or 1 space for each 2 employees, whichever is greater and 1 parking space for each vehicle operated or kept in connection with the use. Whenever all or any portion of a warehouse area, facility or building is proposed to be converted, remodeled or changed to a non - warehouse use, the number of parking spaces required by this section for the intended use shall be secured and provided prior to conversion of use or remodeling of the warehouse facility or building. (1960 Code; amd. Ord. 78-467; Ord. 88-631; Ord. 89-654; Ord. 90-663; Ord. 91-688; Ord. 93-754; Ord. 06-907) 9292: PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR USES NOT SPECIFIED: Where the parking requirements for a use are not specifically set forth herein, the same shall be determined as a clarification of ambiguity. (1960 Code) 9293: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS; MIXED OCCUPANCIES IN A BUILDING: In the case of mixed uses in a building or on a lot, the total requirements for off street parking facilities shall be the sum of the requirements for the various uses computed separately. Off street parking facilities for one use shall not be considered as providing required parking facilities for any other use except as hereinafter specified for joint use. (1960 Code) 9294: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS; JOINT USE: The commission, upon application by the owner or lessees of any property, shall authorize the joint use of parking facilities by the following uses or activities under the conditions specified herein: A. The parking facilities required by this article for a use which is primarily a daytime use may be provided by the parking facilities of a use which is primarily a nighttime and/or Sunday use. The parking facilities required by this article for a use which is primarily a April 2007 Temple City 9294 9294 nighttime and/or Sunday use may be provided by the parking facilities of a use which is primarily a daytime use, provided such reciprocal parking area shall be subject to conditions set forth in subsection C of this section. B. The following uses shall be deemed to be daytime uses: Banks. Business offices. Clothing or shoe repair or service shops. Manufacturing. Personal service shops. Retail stores. Wholesale and similar uses. April 2007 Temple City 9294 9296 The following uses shall be deemed to be nighttime and/or Sunday uses: Auditoriums incidental to a public or parochial school. Churches. Dance halls. Theaters and cocktail lounges. C. Conditions required for joint use: 1. The outer boundaries of the property upon which the use is proposed, to which the application relates, shall be located within one hundred fifty feet (150') of such parking facilities. 2. The applicant shall show that there is no substantial conflict in the principal operating hours of the uses for which the joint use of off street parking facilities is proposed. 3. Parties concerned in the joint use of off street parking facilities shall evidence agreement for such joint use by a proper legal instrument approved by the city attorney as to form and content. Such instrument, when approved shall be recorded in the office of the county recorder and copies thereof filed with the building and planning departments. (1960 Code) 9295: PLANS: Plans for a proposed parking area shall be submitted to the building department at the time of the application for the building permit for the building to which the parking area is necessary. The plans shall clearly indicate the proposed development, including location, size, shape, design, curb cuts, lighting, landscaping and other features and appurtenances of the proposed parking lot. (1960 Code) 9296: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF PARKING AREAS: A. Size: Each off street parking space, other than a parallel parking space, shall be at least twenty feet (20') in length and at least nine feet (9') in width; eleven feet (11') in width when a parking space is abutted by a wall, structure or other permanent structure; ten feet (10') in width for spaces within enclosed garages. For required guest Temple City 9296 9296 parking spaces for multiple -family developments, any guest parking space, which is abutted by a wall or structure, shall be twelve feet (12') wide; any guest space, which is abutted on both sides by a wall or structure, shall be fourteen feet (14') wide. Guest parking spaces in residential projects shall be improved with grass crete or turf block material so as to be permeable. Each off street parallel parking space shall be at least eight feet (8') in width and at least twenty four feet (24') in length. All off street parking spaces shall be provided with adequate ingress and egress. B. Access Driveways: Driveways serving parking areas for less than six (6) vehicles shall be a minimum of ten feet (10') wide. All driveways serving parking areas for six (6) or more vehicles shall be a minimum twelve feet (12') wide. Where both egress and ingress are provided on a single driveway, the minimum width shall be sixteen feet (16'). Parking areas for thirty (30) or more vehicles shall be provided with separate driveways for egress and ingress, each of which shall be not less than twelve feet (12') in width. Any driveway which is over one hundred twenty five feet (125') in length shall be not less than fifteen feet (15') in width. Joint use driveways used in combination with abutting properties shall be allowed when proper easements or agreements, approved as to form by the city attorney, have been executed and filed with the city. All parking areas for five (5) or more vehicles shall be designed so as to allow forward motion only, of all vehicles entering a street, unless the access drive is a minimum of eighteen feet (18') in width. Notwithstanding any other provision hereof, no driveway shall exceed a total distance of three hundred feet (300') from a street to the parking area served. All driveways shall be maintained with a vertical clearance of not less than thirteen feet (13') provided that an encroachment by eaves of not exceeding thirty inches (30") shall be permitted. Utility meters, trash receptacles, power poles, exterior plumbing and other similar facilities are expressly prohibited within driveway areas. C. Surfacing: All off street parking areas including driveways, aisles and access shall be paved with macadam or asphaltic pavement to a Temple City 9296 9296 minimum depth of three inches (3") of concrete to a minimum depth of three and one-half (31/2"). Such surfacing shall be designed, constructed and maintained as to dispose of all surface water. In no case shall such drainage be allowed across public sidewalks. D. Location: All off street parking facilities shall be located on the same lot or complex of lots as the use which the same are to serve, except as provided in section 9294 of this article. E. Setbacks: All parking areas shall be subject to the same setback restrictions governing accessory buildings as defined in the zone in which said parking area is located, provided that no off street parking area shall be located closer than twenty feet (20') from the street right of way line of an R zoned lot. F. Border Barricades: Every parking area which is not separated by a fence from any street or alley property line upon which it abuts, shall be provided with a suitable concrete curb or timber barrier not less than six inches (6") in height, located not less than three feet (3') distant from such street, alley or property lines. Such curb or barrier shall be securely installed and maintained; provided no such curb or barrier shall be required across any driveway or entrance to such parking area. G. Screening: Every parking area for five (5) or more vehicles which is located upon property abutting other property located in one of the R zones shall be separated from such property by a solid view obscuring fence or wall, six feet (6') in height, measured from the grade of the finished surface of such parking lot closest to the contiguous R zone property, provided that along the required front yard the fence or wall shall not exceed thirty inches (30') in height. No such wall, fence or hedge need be provided where the elevation of that portion of the parking area immediately adjacent to an R zoned property is six feet (6') or more below the elevation of such R zoned property along the common property line. H. Lights: Suitable lights shall be provided so as to properly illuminate any parking area having spaces for five (5) or more vehicles or new or used car sales areas, permitted by this chapter; such lighting shall be arranged so as to reflect the light away from adjacent premises. 1. Entrances And Exits: The location and design of all entrances and exits to a street or alley shall be subject to the approval of the city. Temple City 9296 9296 J. Striping: All parking spaces shall be striped in a manner clearly showing the layout of the intended parking stalls. Such striping, not less than three inches (3") in width, shall be maintained in a clear, visible and orderly manner. K. Signs: Where required by the city, for public safety, for entering or leaving parking lots from streets, appropriate exit, entrance and directional signs shall be posted and maintained. L. Maintenance And Irrigation: All parking areas shall be kept clean and free of dust, mud or trash. Parking areas shall be used only for the purpose of parking vehicles. Where landscaping is provided within or along parking areas, adequate irrigation and maintenance thereof shall be provided. M. Driveway Design: All driveways shall comply with the following design requirements: 1. Except as otherwise provided herein, all driveways shall provide unobstructed access directly to a legal parking area or garage. 2. No driveway shall be wider than the parking area or structure it serves, provided, however, that no driveway located within any front or side yard area shall exceed twenty feet (20') in width except for that portion thereof located within twenty five feet (25') of the entrance to the parking structure it serves. In the R-1 zone, a driveway shall not be located at any point nearer any side property line than the parking area or garage it serves. This section shall not apply to any driveway serving a parking structure or garage the entrance of which is substantially perpendicular to the front property line. 3. No vehicle or any component thereof, shall be parked in any front yard area for any purpose on any R zoned lot, except in driveway areas which lead directly to a legal parking area or garage. 4. A circular type driveway may be constructed provided: a. Said driveway has, or connects with a driveway, which has direct access to a legal parking area or structure as defined in section 9290 of this article; and b. The entire width of said driveway, at some point thereon, is located entirely behind the required setback area for such zone; and Temple City 9296 9296 c. Said driveway shall be a minimum of ten feet (10') in width; and d. Notwithstanding subsection M4b of this section, no circular driveway shall exceed twelve feet (12') in width; and e. Each driveway approach shall be a minimum of twelve feet (12') at street level; and f. There shall be a minimum of thirty feet (30') of full height curb between the two (2) driveway approaches, including slopes, measured at their nearest points; and g. No circular driveway shall be permitted on a lot less than seventy feet (70') in width. 5. A curb cut for a secondary driveway approach may be constructed on any lot provided: a. Said approach provides access to any driveway or parking area which complies with the provisions of this article; and b. Said approach shall be a minimum of twelve feet (12') in width at street level; and c. There shall be a minimum of thirty feet (30') of full height curb between the two (2) driveway approaches measured at their nearest points. 6. For the purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply: DRIVEWAY: The improved area which is clear of all struc- tures or portions of structures and provides access connecting any vehicle parking struc- ture, lot or area with any street, alley, thorough- fares, or other right of way, whether public or private. DRIVEWAY The net width of an individual driveway, WIDTH: exclusive of side slopes and returns, measured along the curb line of the highway. Temple City 9296 9296 N. Design Of Parking Areas: Off street parking facilities utilizing angled parking spaces shall comply with the dimensions specified in the following chart and diagram. Dimensions for angles not listed shall be determined by interpolation. Dimen. Angle A B C D E F 30° 19'0" 18'3" 28'3" 12'6" 32'7" 17'4" 45° 13'5" 20'11" 35'0" 17'8" 20'11" 14'2" 60° 10'11" 22'1" 39'9" 19'6" 12'9" 10'0" 90° 9'0" 20' 40' 25' 0' 0' (1960 Code; amd. Ord. 76-443; Ord. 89-654; Ord. 90-664; Ord. 95-784; Ord. 99-834; Ord. 05-896) Temple City 9296.1 9296.3 9296,1: ABANDONED DRIVEWAYS AND CURB CUTS: Whenever the use of any curb cut, curb removal, driveway or driveway approach from a public street or across any public parkway, as set forth in section 9296 of this article, shall have been discontinued for a period of one hundred eighty (180) consecutive days or more, then there shall arise a rebuttable presumption that there has been an intent by the owner or user to abandon such use. The issue of abandonment shall be heard and determined as part of the public hearings required by section 9296.2 of this article relating to a determination of the existence of a public nuisance. (1960 Code) 9296.2: REPAIR OF ABANDONED DRIVEWAYS AND CURB CUTS: Whenever any curb cut, curb removal, driveway, or driveway approach from any public street or across any public parkway shall be declared abandoned as set forth in section 9296.1 of this article, then the city may declare the same to be a public nuisance pursuant to the procedures set forth in section 4230 of this code and may order the same removed and or improved and repaired in accordance with the regulations providing for the improvement and repair of streets and other public places in this city, and the cost of such repairs may be made a lien against the land in the manner provided in section 38771 et seq., of the California Government Code. (1960 Code) 9296.3: NONCONFORMING CURB CUTS AND DRIVEWAYS; PUBLIC NUISANCE: Notwithstanding any other provision of this code to the contrary, all curb cuts, curb removals, driveways, and driveway approaches within the city of Temple City shall comply with the provisions of subsection 9296M of this article within ninety (90) days from the effective date of this article. Thereafter, any curb cuts, curb removals, driveways, or driveway approaches not conforming thereto may, upon the recommendations of the superintendent of streets, be declared to be a public nuisance pursuant to the procedure set forth in section 4232 of this code. The city council may order the curbing replaced at such locations in accordance with the provisions and regulations providing for the improvement and repair of streets and other public places in this city, and the cost of such replacements may be made a lien against the land in the manner provided by section 38771 et seq., of the California Government Code. (1960 Code) Temple City 9297 9299 9297: LANDSCAPING INTERIOR OF PARKING AREA: A. Where more than twenty (20) automobile parking spaces exist an a lot or parcel of land, not less than two percent (2%) of the gross area utilized to such parking shall be devoted to interior landscaping. B. Where a parking area of five (5) or more vehicles is across a street from property in any R zone, a decorative masonry wall not less than two feet (2') nor more than three feet (3') in height, measured from the finished surface of the parking area, shall be erected and maintained in accordance with the applicable front yard setback provisions of this chapter, provided that a minimum of a five foot (5') setback from the front property line shall be observed. The setback area, between the property line and the fence, shall be landscaped and continuously maintained. A site plan shall be required for all property to which this subsection applies. (1960 Code) 9298: LOCATION OF COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL PARKING FACILITIES: Off street parking facilities, not located on the same lot as the principal use, for the uses permitted in C-2 zone and C-3 through M-2 zones shall be allowed as follows: A. C-2 zone: Upon a lot located within five hundred feet (500') of the outer boundaries of the lot upon which the principal use so served is located; B. C-3 through M-2: Upon a lot located within one thousand feet (1,000') of the outer boundaries of the lot upon which the principal use so served is located. (1960 Code) 9299: COMPREHENSIVE PLANNED FACILITIES: Areas may be exempted, in whole, in part, or conditionally, from the parking requirements established in this title, provided: A. Such area shall be accurately described as a "district" by the planning commission and shall be processed as an amendment to section 9299.1 of this article; B. No such district may be established and exempt from the provisions of section 9291 of this article unless at least sixty percent (60%) of all recorded lots within such proposed district are then zoned for uses first permitted in a C or M zone; Temple City 9299 9299.1 C. Such exemption when so established shall apply only to uses first permitted in a C or M zone; and D. Before such defined district may be so exempted, proceedings under applicable legislative authority shall have been completed to the extent necessary to assure provision to the exempted area of comprehensive public parking facilities. (1960 Code) 9299.1: DISTRICTS: A. Pursuant to section 9299 of this article, the following areas are to the extent set forth herein, exempted from the parking requirements of this title: 1. That certain real property included within the district as set forth in ordinance 64-134 relating to vehicle parking district no. 1. 2. That certain real property included within the district as set forth in ordinance 64-127 relating to vehicle parking district no. 2. 3. That certain real property included within the district as set forth in ordinance 65-144 relating to vehicle parking district no. 3. 4. That certain real property included within the district as set forth in ordinance 65-149 relating to vehicle parking district no. 4. B. Such exemptions shall not apply to other than structures located within one hundred ten feet (110') of front property line. C. Such exemptions shall apply only with respect to floor area located at ground level. D. Such exemptions shall not apply to the specific parking facilities required by section 9298 of this article_ (1960 Code) Temple City