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RESOLUTION NO. 91-9
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, REVISING THE RESIDENTIAL
PARKING STANDARDS FOR GARAGE DOOR WIDTHS.
WHEREAS, the "City of Costa Mesa Parking Standards", included as
Exhibit A in Title 13, Chapter V, Article 2, Section 13-559, paragraph (g)
of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code, may be amended by resolution should a
change be warranted; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Staff Marro dated January 10, 1991, summarizes a
study undertaken regarding the reduction of garage door widths from nine
(9) feet to eight (8) feet and eighteen (18) feet to sixteen (16) feet for
single- and double -car garages, respectively; and
WHEREAS, at the Planning Commission meeting of January 14, 1991,
Planning Commission unanimously adopted Resolution No. PC -91-04 recommend-
ing to City Council approval of the Parking Standards amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa does hereby
find, determine, and resolve as follows:
1. That the reduction in garage door widths is consistent with the
intent and objectives of the City's Planning, Zoning, and Development
Ordinances.
2. The proposed amendment to the City of Costa Mesa Parking Standards
is compatible with the objectives, policies, and programs specified in
the General Plan.
3. The reduction in required garage door widths will not be materi-
ally detrimental to property values, and will not jeopardize, endanger,
or otherwise constitute a menace to those accessing the garage.
4. For the foregoing reasons, the City Council of the City of Costa
Mesa does hereby resolve to amend the City of Costa Mesa Parking
Standards to allow the reduction of garage door widths to eight (8)
feet for single -car garages and sixteen (16) feet for double car
garages if accessed by a straight -in driveway leading to a public
street or if the minimum drive aisle or back-up width is increased to
at least 30 feet for garages accessed by a 90 -degree turning maneuver.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of February, 1991.
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the City of Cos Mesa Mayor I the City of Costa Mesa
STATE OF CALIFOR41A )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss
CITY OF COSTA MESA )
I, EILEEN P. PHINNEY, City Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of the City
C Council of the City of Costa Mesa, hereby certify that the above and fore-
going Resolution No. 91-9 was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the
said City Council at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 4th day of
February, 1991.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal
of the City of Costa Mesa this 5th day of February, 1991.
City Clerk and ex -officio Cier)V Of the
City Council of the City of C#ta Mesa