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ORDINANCE NO. 367
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF IRWINDALE
AMENDING CHAPTER 17.16
OF THE IRWINDALE ZONING CODE
AS PERTAINS TO CREATING SECOND UNITS
IN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTAL ZONES
(GRANNY FLATS)
The City Council of the City of Irwindale does ordain as
follows:
SECTION 1: Section 17.16.020 of Chapter 17.16 of the
Irwindale Zoning Code shall be amended to read as follows:
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PURPOSE
The purpose of this ordinance is to implement State Legislature
Senate Bill No. 1534, Chapter 1440 of 1982 (G.C. 65852.2)
to permit the creation of !'second units", known as
"Granny Flats", in R-1 residential zones.
It is also the prupose of this ordinance to ensure that the
creation of a "Granny Flat" shall not create or add problems
of overcrowding of streets, utilities, parks and open spaces,
and other communtiy facilities, and downgrading of living
environment and life styles in the City.
DEFINITION
For the purpose of this ordinance, a "Granny Flat" is a
dwelling unit which provides complete independent living
facilities for one or more persons. It shall include perma-
nent but separate provisions for living, sleeping, eating,
cooking, and sanitiation on the same parcel or parcels as the
primary dwelling unit is situated and shall contain a full
bath, a kitchen and not more than one bedroom.
AREAS PERMITTED
One "Granny Flat" shall be permitted only on lots at least
10,000 square feet in area, subject to the same development
standards as that set forth for the zone in which the"Granny
Flat" is to be located.
CONDITIONALUSE PERMIT REQUIRED
A conditional use permit (300.00 filing fee) shall
quired for creation/development of a "Granny Flat"
accordance with the procedures stated in the City
the following Development Standards:
1. Minimum Floor Area
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The minimum floor area for a "Granny Flat" shall be not
less than 600 square feet.
2. Maximum Floor Area
The maximum floor area shall be not more than 1000 square
feet.
3• Separation Walls (If unit is to be attached to main resi-
dence)
Common walls separating dwelling units shall be properly
soundproofed. Details of proposed means of soundproofing
shall be submitted with application for Conditional Use
Permit.
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4. Parking
Any lot with a "Granny Flat" shall provide a minimum of
a two -car covered structure for each unit.
5. Design Continuity
The "Granny Flat" design shall be sonsistent with that
of the existing unit (main residence).
6. Separate Entrance Required
When a "Granny Flat" is attached to the existing resi-
dence, a separate entrance shall be provided for the
unit other than from the front of the main dwelling.
7. Single Ownership Required
Any lot developed with a second unit under this provi-
sion shall be held by a single ownership as recorded
with the County Assessor's Office.
8. Utilities
A "Granny Flat" may not have separate utility services
nor may the electrical service overload.
9. A "Granny Flat" may be used only to house not more than
two persons, at least one of which is 60 years old and
of the immediate family, or as otherwide provided by
State Law, and shall not be used as a rental unit.
10. Applicant
The applicant for a "Granny Flat" must be the fee owner,
and the C.U.P. will expire upon (1) sale or transfer of
the main dwelling, (2) departure from the premises for
more than six months of the applicant, or (3) the expira-
tion of ten years, whichever first occurs.
11. A "Granny Flat" may be allowed provided that it complies
with all applicable setback requirements of a lot as far
as front, side and rear yard setbacks are concerned. In
addition, it must meet all open area requirements of
500 square feet minimum. The Map Act requirement would
be waived.
E. RECORDATION
A covenant running with the land shall be recorded by every
applicant, permitting the City to enforce these provisions at
the cost of the owner.
SECTION 2: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of
this ordinance and shall cause the same to be processed in the
manner prescribed by law.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of May, 1983.
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Marga et S. Barbosa, CMC
Cityi,Clerk, Treasurer
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Ordinance No. 367
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF IRWINDALE )
I, Margaret S. Barbosa, City Clerk of the City of Irwindale,
do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 367 was approved,
adopted at a regular meeting held on the 26th day of May, 1983,
by the following vote of the Council.
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Breceda, Pat Miranda, Michael Miranda,
Tapia and Mayor Castellanos
NOES:
ABSENT
COUNCILMEN: None E'
COUNCILMEN: None ¢'
Mar ret S. Barbosa, CMC
City Clerk/Treasurer