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'CITY OF SAN BERNAi\DINO - REQUEST Fg. COUNCIL ACTION
From: Larry E. Reed, Di rector
Dept: Planning and Building Services
Subject: Development Code
Date: March 22, 1991
Mayor and Common Council Meeting of
March 27, 1991
Synopsis of Previous Council ection:
During December, 1990, January 1991, and February, 1991, 9 workshops were held on
the Draft Development Code. On March 21, 1991, the Mayor and Common Council held
a public hearing on the Draft Development Code.
Recommended motion:
That the Mayor and Common Council amend the Draft Development Code to include the
changes as shown on attachments A through M of the staff report.
~k/
Larry E eed
S ignatu re
Director
Contact person:
Larry E. Reed
Phone:
384-5357
Supporting data attached:
Staff Report
Ward:
Citv-Wide
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Amount:
N/A
Source: IAcct. No.!
(Acct. Descriotion)
Finance:
Council Notes:
Aoenda Item No. J (!
'CITY 'OF SAN BERNODINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
STAFF REPORT
Subject: Development Code
REOUEST
To make various amendments to the following chapters of the
Development Code, prior to adoption: Chapter 19.04, Residen-
tial Districts; Chapter 19.20, Property Development Stan-
dards; Chapter 19.30, Subdivision Regulations; Article IV,
Administration: Chapter 19.32, Certificates of Occupancy:
Chapter 19.44, Development Permits; and Chapter 19.66,
Hearings and Appeals.
BACKGROUND
On March 21, 1991, the Mayor and Common Council held a public
hearing on the Development Code. In a staff report dated
March 12, 1991, clean up amendments to the Code are presented
for consideration. After preparing that staff report,
additional items were identified as needing revisions.
ANALYSIS
The proposed changes, and reasons for those changes are as
follows:
p. II-4 Table 04.01 permitted Uses (L) Planned
Residential Development
p. II-12 Table 04.03, specific Standards (L) Planned
Residential Development
p. II-23 (L) Planned Residential Development/Small Lot
Subdivisions
(Attachments A, B, and C)
A General Plan Amendment has been requested to
allow clustering in a planned residential
development (PRO) in single family residential
designations. Unless and until the General Plan
amendment is approved, permitting the develop-
ments in the Development Code would be inconsis-
tent with the General Plan. Therefore, pg. 11-4
is changed to permit PRO's only in the Residen-
tial Urban (RU) designation. page 11-12 is
changed to reflect the RU designation as is the
text on pg. 11-23.
p. III-15
storage
Previously it had been requested by Code En-
forcement to add a car display prohibition on
pg. 11-96. After discussion with our consul-
tant, it is felt the provision better fits on
pg. 111-15, 24. storage. The page is amended
to include the provision. (Attachment D)
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Development COdeC:>
Mayor and common Council Meeting of
March 27, 1991
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p.III-80
19.30.050 Improvement Standards
In a memo dated March 21, 1991, (Attachment G)
Mike Grubbs of the Engineering Division
requested the Improvement Standards Section be
expanded by adding the following:
19.30.050 IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS
1. The subdivider, as a condition of approval
of a tentative map, shall provide and
install all required street and related
improvements, either within or outside the
subdivision, in compliance with the policies
and procedures of the Department of Public
Works/City Engineer, and the serving utility
company.
2. After final approval of the street lighting
systems, it shall become the property of the
city. The systems shall not be installed by
a public utility or attached to poles or to
a system owned by a public utility.
3. The subdivider shall pay to the City the
cost of electrical energy for the street
lighting system installed for his/her
subdivision for a period of forty-eight
months from the date of acceptance by the
Director of Public Works/City Engineer.
payment shall be made to the City in one
lump sum, prior to map recording, based on
estimated rates approved by, and on file
with the Director of Public Works/City
Engineer.
p. IV-2
Pg. 1II-80 is amended as requested (Attachments
E and F).
Table 31.01 Threshold of Review
Because each commercial and industrial use
permitted in the Permitted Use Table in the
Commerical Districts chapter requires a Deve-
lopment Permit, it is necessary to add an
occupancy permit to the Development Permit
columns of Table 31.01. The occupancy Develop-
ment Permit will be an over-the-counter zoning
occupancy existing structures. (Attachment H)
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Development Code 0
Mayor and Common council Meeting of
March 27, 1991
page 3
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p. IV-5
19.32.020 Applicability
p. IV-22
It is necessary to add the words ", or no
business commenced" to clarify when
certificate of Occupancy is required.
change reflects the current policies of
City. (Attachment I)
19.44.030 (5) Applicability
new
a
This
the
p. IV-76
It is necessary to add the words "or occupancy"
to clarify when a Development Permit is re-
quired. This change makes the Development
internally consistent. (Attachment J)
19.66.080 Effective Date
The first sentence was added to clarify which
Development Permits were immediately effective
as opposed to permits which have a formal appeal
period. For clarification purposes, that
sentence is changed to read: "Director approved
Development Permits shall become effective upon
approval unless appealed." The second sentence
is changed to read: "Minor Exceptions, Vari-
ances ALL OTHER Development Permits..." In
addition to the changes, the single Room Occu-
pancy (SRO) Ordinance draft has been revised and
is attached for your consideration.
p. II-98
19.06.030 (2)(E) Convenience stores
It is necessary to clarify that the Convenience
store standards apply to convenience stores
located in mini-malls, as well as for separate
structures. (Attachment M)
CONCLUSION
The proposed amendments are final clean up items
Development Code. The changes are provided for
Attachments A through M of this staff report.
in the
your on
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the
Draft Development Code to
attachments A through M of
Mayor and Common Council amend the
include the changes as shown on
this staff report.
Prepared by: Sandra Paulsen, Senior Planner
for Larry E. Reed, Director
Planning and Building Services
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Development Code
Mayor and Common Council Meeting of
March 27, 1991
Page 4
Attachments: A - Redlined page II-4
B - Redlined Page II-12
C - Redlined Page II-23
D - Redlined Page III-1S
E - Redlined Page 1II-80
F - Insert Page for 1II-80
G - Mike Grubbs Memo
H - Redlined Page IV-2
I - Redlined Page IV-S
J - Redlined Page IV-22
K - Redlined Page IV-76
L - Revised SRO Ordinance
M - Redlined Page 1I-98
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ATTACHMENT A
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omENnAL DISTRlCl"S .19,M
19.04.020 PERMITTED, DEVELOPMENT PERMITTED AND
CONDmONALLY PERMITTED USES:
The following list repnse1'\ts those uses in the residential districts which are Permitted
(P), subject to a Development Permit (D), a Conditional Use Permit (C) or Prohibited
(X): .
TABLE 04.01
PERMITTED, DEVELOPMENT PERMITTED,
AND CONDmONALLY PERMITTED USES
RP. RL R.C; RU RM RMH RH
1. Rf!!;idllmtial Uses
A. Affordable Housing C C C C C C C
(Section 19.04.03Q[5A))
B. Community Care Facility P P P P P P P
(6 or less)
C. Condominium or Townhouse 0 DO 0 0 0 0
O. Convalescent Homes X X X C 0 0 0
E. Day Care Facility L
6 or less children P P P P P P P I
7 + children C C C C 0 0 0
F. Dormitories/Fraternity/
Sorority X X X X C C C
G. "GJ'I!U\Y" Housing 0 0 0 DO 0 0
H. Homeless Facilities X X X X C C C
I. Manufactured Housing 0 0 0 o ,'D D .D
J. Moblle Home Parks
or Subdivisions 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
K. Multi-Family OweWnp X X X 0 0 0 0
L P1anned Residential Oev. ~J("'o ")II' ..
M. Semnd 0weIling Unit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
N. Senior Citizen/Congregate X X X 0 0 0 0
Cue Housing
O. Single Family OweWngs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
P. Small Lot Subdivision X X X 0 X X X
2. P.qvill'lltrian U_
A. Stables, Private
B. Stables, Commercial
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CCCCC C C
CCCCC C C
3. Avi~.t1tural Uses
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ATTACHMENT B
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KO'fNflA1. DISTlUCTS .19.0&
2. , ANn USE DJ!n'RICI' SPECIFIC STANDARDS
In addition to the general development requirements contained in Chapter 19.XX
(Plot'"'" ty Development Standards), the following standards shall apply to
specific residential districts:
TABLE 04.03
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
SPEaFIe STANDARDS
CD-I, ,.
S~fk Standards RE RL R..~ RU RM RMH RH ~ CC'..2 CR-2
A.A~~ + + + + + + + + + +
StructureS
B. Day Care Facility + + + + + + + -r + +
C. Density Bonus/
Affordable Ho~J .~ + + + + + + + -to + +
D. Front/Rear Yi .. >fid
Averaging + + + + +
E. Golf Courses &
Related Facilities + + + + + + +
F. Guest House + + + +
G. Minimum Room Size + + + + + + + + + + 1#
H. Minimum Dwelling + + + + + + + 1- + +
Size
L MobDe Home & + + + + + + ;-
Manufactured
Housing
J. MobileHomePark + + + + + + +
or Subdivision
I<. Multiple Family Housing + + + + + +
L Planned Residential XX..X
Development )( ')(.)( +
M. PIi.ale TIIlIU. t + '"
&nIrt
tV! )(. Recreational + + + + + + +
Vehicle Storage
III ~. Second Dwe1ling + + + + + .+ .+
Unit/"Granny"Housing
o J( Senior Ctizen/ + + + +-t-+ +
Congregate Care Housing
P lJ Small Lot Subdivision +
Key: "+" applies in the land use district.
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1QDENTlAL DISTllIC"rS -19.ll4
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3. All multi-family developments shaD provide reaeational amenities
within the site which may include: a swimming pool; spa; clul>
house; tot lot with play equipment; piatic shelter - barbecue area;
court game facilities such as tennis, basketball, or racquetball; im-
proved softball or baseball fields; or, day care facilities. The type of
amenities shaD be approved by the Director and provided accord-
ing to the following schedule:
4.
5.
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Unin; Ampftiti~
0-9 0
10-SO 1
51-100 2
101-200 3
201-300 4
Add 1 amenity for each 100 additional units. ... -r...41~" ~I",.~.
6.
Off-street parking spaces for multi-family residential developments
shaD be located within ISO feet from the dwelling unit (front or rear
door) for which the parking space is provided.
Each dwelling unit shaD be provided a minimum of ISO cubic feet
of private enclosed storage space within the garage, carport, orim-
mediately adjacent to the dwelling unit.
Driveway approaches within multiple family developments of .(t' or
more units shaD be delineated with interlocking pavers, rough-tex-
tured conaete, or stamped conaete and landscaped medians.
All parts of all structures shall be within 150 feet of paved ac:c:ess...f.. ,,;.~Ie
,.4."Y .oul "'. ..(c.+ f.,.. ....Hi - ri..y.
Common laundry facilities of sufficient number and accessibility
consistent with the number of living units and the Uniform Build-
ing Code shaD be provided.
Each dwelling unit shaD be plumbed and wired for a washing
machine and dryer.
L PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT/SMALL LOT SUBDMSIONS
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Planned Residential ~t (PRO uding Custered SuI>
. r -=~ns= permitted in~entia1 use districts subject to
/IKIl .s:rw,1/ opment Permit review. i-all T -. .,.....1' ill -- -- ~.~, I 'ued
I~ . . .. ~...- PLtT 1_.d ......-...--.._..bd 1 .d lb-l!Ibl.lldtUjUll' );)__1"[
/<<. ~,.""'IIIS1t1/11 muLl' 'In iv- Attachedanddetachedsingl~familydwe1lingunits
are permitted. The purpose of allowing these types of developments is to
promote residential amenities beyond those expected in conventional
residential developments, to achieve greater flexibility in design, to en-
courage well planned neighborhoods through aeative and imaginative
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_OP1!IlTY"~ STANDAJlDS.19.20
D. . Ally pool or spa facilities owned uu:l maintained by a homeowners
..,.-i-tion shall be equipped with a sow cover and soW water heating
syswm.
E. No str\.lCtUre (building, wall or fence) shall be constructed or vegetation
placed SO as to obstruct sow access on an adjoining parcel.
F. Roof-mounted solar c:oUec:tors shall be placed in the most obscure
location without reducing the operating effidency of the collec:tors. Wall-
mounted and ground-mounted collectorS shall be saeened from public
view.
G. Roof-mounted coUec:tors shall be installed at the same angle or as
close as possible to the pitch of the roof.
H. Appurtenant equipment, particularly plumbing uu:l related fixtures,
shall be installed in the attic.
I. Exterior smfaces of the collectorS uu:l related equipment shall have a
matte finish and shall be color-coordinated to harIrlonize with roof
materials or other dominated colors of the st:ruc:ture.
2L STORAGE
n.re shall be no visible storage of motor vehicles, trailerI, airplanes, boats, or
tMir camposite parts; loaIe rubbish. prbage. juIIk. or tMir receptacles; ta\tS; or
building or manufacturing materials In my portion of a lot, wi. aM II IUp.. af
N.......a:lnhieJ. "f "WLt 18 Il... lS-sUIU J 11&t). No storage shall occur on
./ any vacant parcel. ~J(l!epf 4':S "1I.,,,el .,lt/~r -+/1, I'r..,$'.'" rI-II:,1-
NO 'leA; lMrlc/.,,,,c"'+ .c.t,.
~ Building materials for use on the..me prwmiIes may be stored on the parcel
0'" during the time that a va1icl builcling permit is In effect for construction.
rfi,,- 25. ~EilRtrl~"$IIA(f€ ~~ lJ,.liN!SS /1IeA-ilJll'
No use may operate that utilizes toxic substuICIS or procluces toxic waste
without the approval of a Conclitional Use Permit pursuant to the provisions of
Chapter I9.xx (Conclitional Use Permits). Prior to CONicleration of a Conditional
Use Penr\it, the operator must prepare a toxic substua uu:l waste mmagement
plan which will provide for the safe use ancl cl1sposa1 of these substU\ces.
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ATTACHMENT E
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Sl1IIDMSION RlcN'DoIdtDS .19.30
CHAPTER 19.30
SUBDIVISION ~ ~E9(/L.,.q7?()N'S
19.30.010 GENERAL
The subdivider, as a condition of approval of the final or parcel map shall, consistent
with Map Act Sections 66411.1 and 66462.5, improve or agree and guarantee to improve
a1lland either within or outside the subdivision to be used for public or private streets,
alleys, pedestrian ways, easements or other improvements in compliance with this
Development Code.
19.30.020 REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS.
Completion of improvements outlined within this Chapter shall be in compliance with
any agreement entered into by the subdivider and the Oty as we1las plans and stand-
ard specifications applicable at the time of issuance of grading or building permits.
19.30.030 BLOCK STANDARDS.
The lengths, widths and shapes of blocks shall comply with the following standards:
1. Convenient access, drcu1ation, control and safety of street traffic, as outlined
in the Orcu1ation Element of the General PluI;
2. Lot specifications, as outlined in this Development Code; and
3. Limitations and opportunities of existing topography.
19.30.040 GRADING.
Proper grading and erosion control, including the prevention of sedimentation or
damage to offsite 1'10.- tt shall be in comp1iance with the standards outlined in Chap-
ter 15 of the Municipal Code, and Map Act Section 66411.
19.30.050 IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS.
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ATTACHMENT F
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19.30.050 IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS
1. The subdivider, as a condition of approval of a
tentative map, shall provide and install all required
street and related improvements, either within or
outside the subdivision, in compliance with the pOlicies
and procedures of the Department of Public Works/City
Engineer, and the serving utility company.
2. After final approval of the street lighting systems, it
shall become the property of the City. The systems
shall not be installed by a public utility or attached
to poles or to a system owned by a public utility.
3. The subdivider shall pay to the city the cost of
electrical energy for the street lighting system
installed for his/her subdivision for a period of forty-
eight months from the date of acceptance by the Director
of Public Works/City Engineer. Payment shall be made to
the city in one lump sum, prior to map recording, based
on estimated rates approved by, and on file with the
Director of Public Works/City Engineer.
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ATTACHMENT G 0
C I T Y
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO:
JOHN MONTGOMERY, Principal Planner
FROM:
MICHAEL W. GRUBBS, Senior Civil Engineer
SUBJECT:
Addition to Development Code
DATE:
March 21, 1991
COPIES:
File No. 9.01: Reading File
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In our continuing review of the proposed Development Code, we
find that several items related to street lighting requirements
for subdivisions appear to have been left out (Ref. 18.40.3601.
To correct this, we propose the following change/addition:
19.30.050 IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS
1. The subdivider, as a condition of approval of a tentative
map, shall provide and install all required street and
related improvements, either within or outside the sub-
division, in compliance with the policies and procedures of
the Department of Public Works/City Engineer, and the
serving utility company.
2. After final approval of the street lighting systems, it
shall become the property of the City. The systems shall
not be installed by a public utility or attached to poles or
to a system owned by a public utility.
3. The subdivider shall pay to the City the cost of electrical
energy for the street lighting system installed for his/her
subdivision for a period of forty-eight months from the date
of acceptance by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer.
Payment shall be made to the City in one lump sum, prior to
map recording, based on estimated rates approved by, and on
file with, the Director of Public Works/City Engineer.
If you have any questions regarding this proposed
change/addition, please call me at 5179. We are also
considering a change to require payment of an electrical energy
fee by non-subdivisions, however, due to the short time
schedule, we will pursue that change separately after approval
of the Development Code.
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JOHN MONTGOMERY
Addition to Development Code
March 21, 1991
Page - 2 -
The foregoing comments are predicated upon the City owning the
street lights. In the event that a decision is made to sell our
street lights to Edison, the above comments will need to be
revised to reflect this fact.
ROGER G. HARDGRAVE
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
MICHAEL W. RUBBS
Senior Civil Engineer
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AKnCLEIV. ADMINISTIlATlON
TABLE 31.01
Db~tor
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Commission Council
Certificate of Occupancy X
Home Occupation Permits X
Inbupletations X
Temporary Use Permits X
Minor Modifications
Minor Exceptions
Variances
X
X
X
Development Permits
Residential:
1 - 4 Dwelling Units X
5 -11 Units
Ouc.''l.f;:~I', -- - -_. --- X
.L.I' _ ~ - 30,(100 sq. ft.
30,(100 + sq. ft.
~ldll.lm ill QQE I, ~ 4& 3
Dt.t~'1 Ind~_______ X
z",.- - 50,(100 sq. ft.
50,(100 + sq. ft.
Development Permits . Mile.
AntmulU X
Fences IIld Walls X
Rec:ydlng Fadlitie X
CoDdltiollal U.. Permits
Lot 1JIle or Boundary Adjustment
ReversIoN to Aaeage
Tentative Pareel Maps
Tentative 'J1oICt Maps
FiDa1 Maps
Specific PlU\S .
Gen..4Al Plan
Amendments
X
X .r X
X
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CER~TE Of OCCUP ANCY .19.32
cHAPTER 19.32
CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY
19.32.010 PURPOSE
The following provisions are intended to ensure that any initiation or re-establishment
of a legally permitted use within a legally established (or a legal nonconforming) struc-
ture sha1l comply with all applicable provisions of the Municipal Code.
19.32.020 APPUCA nON ror t\0 I\W ~.. ~.-'-fS ~_"'tI\e^~cl
No vacant, relocated, altered, repaired, or hereafter erected stru l__ sha1l be occupied,
or no change in use of land or struc:ture(s) sha1l be inauguratedt:U a Certificate of Oc-
cupancy has been issued by the Department. An application for the permit sha1l be on
a form prescribed by the Director and sha1l be filed with the Department pursuant to
Chapter 19.xx (Applications and Fees).
19.32.030 APPUCABILITY
A" .~I'I,~~r,M..'." If .
1. 1( 'Certificate of Occupancy for a structure which is to be relocated, remodeled,
or erected sha1l be filed at least 30 days prior to the intended occupancy.
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2. .' Certificate of Occupancy for the use of vacant land or Struc:ture<s), or a
change in occupancy sha1l be filed at least 30 days prior to the intended use in-
auguration;and
3.
A C... ~eate tlf O<<llpmey fer a ehep ef fl'.mersNp Y -" lle tll!J~;l\ed pfier te
seeuriRg a ~,liaN8
r~M~.'''''Y
AlCertificate of Occupancy may be issued by the Department subject to the
amditions imposed on the use, provided that a deposit is filed with the Depart-
ment of Public Works prior to the issuance of the certificate. The deposit or
security shall guarantee the faithful performance and completion of all terms,
amdltions and performance standards imposed on the intended use. The form
of the deposit or security shall be subject to the approval of the Director of Public "'.
Works. The deposit or security sha1l be retumed to the depositor within 1cYdays ",.,. ''':1
following a determination by the ~toI of Public Works that all of the terms,
amditions and performance standards have been met.
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DEVELO~PERMITS-19M
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CHAPTER 19.44
DEVELOPNffiNTPERNUTS
19.44.010 PlJRPOSE
The Development Permit proc:edure is intended to }>IOtect the integrity and character of
the residential, commercial and industrial areas of the City, through the application of
the provisions of this Chapter consistent with the General Plan. At the time of applica-
tion submittal a review of the location, design, configuration and impact of the
}>Ioposed use shall be conducted by comparing such use to established standards and
design guidelines. This review shall determine whether the permit should be approved
by weighing the public need for and the benefits to be derived &om the use against the
impacts it may cause.
19.44.020 APPLICA nON
Application for a Development Permit shall be filed in a manner consistent with the re-
quirements contained in Chapter 19.xx (Applications and Fees).
19.44.030 APPLICABIUTY
A Development Permit shall be required for all applicable uses and structureS per-
mitted by this Development Code; however, none shall be required for alterations to an
existing single- family home. Specifically, a permit shall be required under the follow-
ing circumstanceS:
1. For a new use or structure;
2. Expansion or conversion of an existing use or structure;
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3. Construction or conversion of a structure<s) to allow a mixed-use development(s);
6.
For the enlargement or exterior alteration of an existing structure for which a
Development Permit has not been issued, excluding existing single-family struc-
tures; ~ or DU.~1
For any change in ~ a structure or parcel of land for which a 1'hIflud.
Development Permit has not been issued; and
For the movement and relocation of any structure, including factory-built
and manufactured housing, to any parcel within the City.
4.
5.
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HEAlUNCS AND APPEALS .19.66
19.66.060 NOTICE OF DECSION - COMMISSION
The Commission shall announce and record its decision at the conclusion of the public
hearing. The decision shall set forth the findings of the Commission together with all
required conditions of approval deemed necessary to mitigate any impacts and protect
the health, safety and welfare of the community.
Following the hearing, a notice of the decision of the Commission, and any conditions
of approval shall be mailed to the applicant at the address shown upon the application.
The recommendation with findings of the Commission for the following applications
shall be transmitted to the Council for final action:
1. Specific Plans;
2. General Plan Amendments, text or map;
3. Development Code Amendments;
4. Development A81eements; and
5. Surface Mining and Land Reclamation Plans.
19.66.070 NOTICE OF DECSION - COUNaL
The Counc:il shall announce and l'ea)rd its decision at the conclusion of the public bear-
ing. The decision shall set forth the findings of the Council and conditions of approval
deemed necessary to mitigate any impacts and protect the health, safety and welfare of
the Cty.
Following the hearing, a notice of the decision of the Counc:il and any conditions of ap-
proval shall be mailed by the Cty Clerk to the appUcant at the address shown upon the
application.
The decision of the Counc:il shall be final .
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Minor Except1ons, Vanances,tF: ~ Permitsi'and ~timW Use permits, shall
become effedive 15 days following the final date of action (Le., approval) by the ap-
propriate review authority. Specific Plans, General Plan Amendments, Development
Code Amendments, Development Ageements, and Surface Mining and Land Reclama-
tion Plans shall becoIne effedive 30 days following the final date of action (Le., ad0p-
tion) by the Council. The letter of approval shall constitute the permit, and the resolu-
tion~ constitute the amendment.
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CZTYOP~ BBRNARDZNO DRAPT - MAR&:)l', 1"1
Sinale Room OccuDancv (SROl Facilities
ProDosed DeveloDment Code Amendments
I. Defini~ion
Add the followinq definitions to Section 19.02.050
Definitions of the Development Code:
sinale Room OccuDancv (SROl Facilitv A cluster of
seven or more units within a residential hotel of weekly
or lonqer tenancy providinq sleepinq or livinq
facilities for 1 or 2 persons in which sanitary and
cookinq facilities may be provided in the unit or shared
within the hotel.
Defensible SDace A desiqn concept term used to de-
scribe a series of physical desiqn characteristics that
maximize resident control of behavior, particularly
crime, within a public, semiprivate or private area,
structure or community.
II. Allowed Zones / Review Process
Add to Tables 4.01 and 6.01 (Tables of Allowed Uses in
Residential and Commercial Districts) the listinq of
sinqle Room Occupancy (SRO) Facilities as an allowed use
with an approved Conditional Use Permit in the RH, RMH,
RH and CR-2 Land Use Districts.
III. SDecific Standards Tables
Add to
Specific
Facility
Tables 4.03
Standards in
Standards as
and 6.03 (Tables of Applicable
Districts) Sinqle Room Occupancy
a requirement for development.
IV. SDecific Standards
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Add to Section 19.06.030 - Land. Use District Development
Standards for Commercial Districts the followinq
specific standards:
SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY (SRO) FACILITY STANDARDS
Sinqle Room occupancy (SRO) facilities are subject to
Conditional Use Permit review and approval and shall
conform to the followinq standards:
1. SRO's shall not be located within 250 feet of a
parcel which has a school for children, adult
bookstore, bar or liquor store.
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2.
SRO's shall be located within 1/4 mile of a bus
stop with service runs every 30 minutes durinq peak
periods and once per hour durinq off-peak periods.
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Page 2
3. SRO's shall comply with the following parking
requirements:
CR-2 1 per SRO employee at maximUlll shift and 1
per 10 occupants
RM, RMH, RH - 1 per 4 occupants plus 1 per SRO
employee at maximUlll shift
4. Secured bicycle or motorcycle spaces shall be
provided at a ratio of 1 space per 5 quests.
5. Any desiqn of a SRO project shall coordinate with
and compliment the existing architectural style and
standards of the surrounding land uses and local
community. If a design theme has become
established in an area, this should be reflected in
the design and scale of the SRO project.
6. An unrestricted drop-off / pick-up / loading /
temporary parking area shall be provided near a
single entry located adjacent to front entry/desk
area with a minimUlll of 5 parking spaces. .
7. Exterior common areas and/or open courtyards should
be provided throughout the project. If common
areas are made available, these areas shall be
designed to provide passive open space with tables,
chairs, planters, or small garden spaces to make
these areas useful and functional for the resi-
dents. Exterior common areas, including parking
areas, shall be illUlllinated with a minimUlll of 2
footcandles by low pressure sodiUlll lighting from
dusk to dawn.
8.
Each quest unit shalL .be
following minimUlll amenities:
provided with the
Adequate heating,
conditioning.
Kitchen sink with garbage disposal.
and
ceiling fan
or
air
Counter top measuring a minimUlll of 12 inches deep
and 24 inches wide.
Space and proper wiring for a microwave and small
refrigerator. (These appliances must be available
for rent.)
Pre-wired for telephone and cable television.
Toilet and sink in a separate room that is a
minimUlll of 20 square feet.
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One bed space per person.
One closet per person.
One storage/desk arrangement per person.
Intercom system.
Lockable door, which is a minimum of 36 inches
wide, opens inward, and has a reproqrammable key
card access from a secured enclosed interior
hallway or common area.
9. The maximum occupancy and minimum unit size shall
be:
1 person - 150 square feet.
2 persons - 175 square feet.
The maximum unit size shall be 500 square feet.
10. Elevators shall be required on new SRO's which are
3 stories or more in height.
11. A full common kitchen facility shall be provided on
each floor, if complete kitchens are not provided
in each unit.
If complete bathrooms are not provided in
unit, shared showers shall be provided at a
of 1 per 7 occupants or fraction thereof
same floor with interior lockable doors.
shall be directly accessible from indoor
areas or indoor hallways.
13. SRO facilities shall provide for one handicapped-
accessible unit for every 25 units or fraction
thereof for up to 100 units and one handicapped-
accessible unit for every 40 units or fraction
thereof for the number of units over 100.
each
ratio
on the
These
common
12.
14. At least one janitor closet and trash chute shall
be provided on each floor.
15. Common laundry facilities shall be provided with 1
washer '1 dryer for every 25 units. Keyed access
for tenants only shall be provided. Defen-sible
space concepts shall be employed in the design and
location of the laundry facility areas.
16. Common furnished and secured indoor space shall be
provided at the following ratios:
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4.5 sq. ft. per 150 to 159 sq. ft. unit
4.0 sq. ft. per 160 to 169 sq. ft. unit
3.5 sq. ft. per 170 to 179 sq. ft. unit
3.0 sq. ft. per 180 and up sq. ft. unit
17. A complete manaqer's residential dwellinq unit
shall provided.
18. Ingress and egress shall be strictly limited and
monitored by the use of a front desk area which has
a full view of the entry/lobby area, is staffed 24
hours a day, 7 days a week, and has an operational
outdoor entry intercom system with intercoms in
each unit, common areas, and the manaqer's
apartment. Entrance into the hallways of common
areas where individual units are located shall be
requlated by the front desk clerk through the use
of "buzz-in" doors. Each resident and quest must
be cleared by the front desk clerk before entry is
permitted. The required secondary egress areas
shall also be alarmed and monitored. A notice
shall be posted in the common indoor lobby area
reqardinq contact procedures to investigate code..
compliance promblems. At least one pay telephone,
a drinkinq fountain and individual mail boxes shall
be provided in the lobby/front desk area.
19. A supply room shall be provided near the manaqer's
unit.
20. SRO's of any size shall be required to have fully
automatic fire sprinkler systems with a central
monitoring system, alarm and fire annunciator in
compliance with Fire Department standards. A
manual fire alarm system shall also be installed.
21. All provisions of the Uniform Buildinq Code and
Uniform Fire Code must be complied with for hotels.
However, reasonable equivalent alternatives to Fire
and Buildinq Code requirements may be utilized, if
approval is obtained from the Chief Buildinq
Official and Fire Chief on a case-by-case, item-by
item basis.
22. Defensible space concepts shall be employed in the
desiqn and location of SRO. and shall be subject to
the review of the Police Department.
23.
Interior
least 1
surface.
hallways shall be briqhtly
footcandle of liqhtinq on
lit with at
the floor
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24. All liqhtinq fixtures are to be vandal and qraffiti
resistant. All common areas, includinq hallways,
elevators and shower facilities shall be made
qraffiti resistant throuqh the use of special
paint, texturinq, carpetinq or other means as
approved by the police Department.
25. A Manaqement Plan shall be submitted for review and
approval, or approval with modifications. This
Plan shall be comprehensive and shall include but
not limited to the followinq components:
a. A staffinq/personnel section with job descrip-
tions for each position. A 24 hour, live-in
manaqer is required. The number of cleaninq,
desk clerk, security and maintenance personnel
shall be delineated. Adequate numbers of
personnel shall be provided based on the
number of units, amenities, services provided
and project size. Staffinq levels shall be
provided in consideration of the number of
hours per day needed for service. Considera~
tion should be qiven to providinq sufficient
staff to handle emerqencies. Housekeepinq
service shall be provided at an acceptable
level to maintain clean rooms and sanitary
livinq conditions.
b. An emerqency response section shall be
prepared which outlines the roles of each
staff member in emerqency situations involvinq
fire, police, medical and disasters. A system
for traininq staff in proper emerqency
procedures shall be included. Emerqency
response hardware (ie. shut-off valves) shall
be adequately labeled and identified for staff
members in their traininq.
c. policies reqardinq compliance with state and
federal fair housinq laws shall be delineated,
as well as a tenant selection/screeninq
method. Residents referred by qovernment or
nonprofit aqencies shall be accepted for
screeninq without bias. Fair and leqal
eviction procedures, includinq an appeal
process, shall be delineated. A tenant
committee shall be established to handle SRO
qrievances and operational complaints by
tenants. This committee's procedures/bylaws
shall be delineated.
d.
Residency rules shall
provided and explained to
to rental of a unit.
be delineated and
each resident prior
Single Room occAcy (SRO) Facility 0
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Page 6
e. Rental rate policies shall be delineated.
These shall include the initial rent lev~ls,
policies on the collection of rent, .how
increases in rent will be made and implemented
in a fair manner. These policies shall also
establish how security deposits, if any, will
be set, received and returned. Monthly rent
rates for SRO rooms shall include utilities
and not exceed 30% of a lower income house-
hold's monthly income, as adjusted for a one-
person household and published annually by the
Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HOD). Lower income means any household whose
income is below 80% of the median household
income for the region, and as adjusted for a
one-person household. Additional limitations
on rent may be made if public subsidies are
provided.
f. Guest policies shall be delineated and shall
include rules regarding the allowed number of
guests per resident, the time that guests may
arrive and must depart. Guests shall be
required to complete sign-in and sign-out
sheets at the front desk and provide valid
photo identification. Failure by a resident
to conform to the guest policies shall subject
the occupant to immediate termination of
tenancy by the manager. overnight guests are
not permitted.
g. If a resident is arrested on the premises
(including the parking area) for drug or
prostitution violations, the resident shall be
evicted and prohibited from tenancy for a
minimum of 6 months. "The management shall not
rent rooms to known prostitutes or Penal Code
290 or Health and Safety Code 11590
registrants, as identified by the Police
Department.
h. A minimum of weekly tenancy shall be required.
26. Security provisions shall be provided in the
following manner:
a. Video cameras equipped with infrared detectors
must be strategically placed in all public
areas including hallways, elevator entrances,
lobby areas, garage areas, laundry areas,
profit centers and other common areas, and
monitored for internal security. The
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Page 7
monitoring staff shall be separate from the
front desk staff in order to provide for
adequate monitoring.
b.
Unit
locks
shall
doors shall be equipped
and key card entrance
be reproqrammable.
with interior
systems which
Shower area doors shall be
interior locks with access
master key. An emergency call
cord shall be provided.
d. Front entry areas shall allow for adequate
visual access into the front deSk/lobby area
by police from patrol cars.
equipped with
by a management
button or pull
c.
e. Each room and all common areas shall have
operable windows, except for the first floor
which may be fixed, if a reasonable equivalent
alternative is approved by the Chief Building
Official and Fire Chief.
f. Adequate measures shall be taken to provide
for vehicle parking security including limited
secured access by electronic wrought iron
security gates and fencing, night lighting and
video camera monitoring. override devices for
gates shall be provided for the Police and
Fire Department. Parking shall be restricted
to staff and occupants only, quests must park
in the temporary parking facility.
g. A private security quard shall be provided
between the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
for SRO facilities und~r 75 units in size, and
on a full time, 24. hours a day basis, for SRO
facilities 75 units or more in size. The
security quard shall be fully uniformed,
bonded, P.O.S.T certified, licensed by the
State to bear firearms and bearing firearms
while on duty.
h. Valid photo identification shall be required
as a condition of registration and entry
clearance. A valid photo identification is a
state or official driver's license, a military
identification card, an official state
identification card or a San Bernardino Police
Department registration card. Management
shall post in the registration area signs
declaring that photo identification is re-
quired by tenants and their quests, and that
the registration information will be presented
to the police Department upon demand.
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Single Room occupancy (SRO) Facility
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L Management is to keep and maintain complete
and accurate tenant registration cards in
duplicate, including photocopies of required
photo identification. Registration
information shall include the name of the
occupant, unit number, rental rate, vehicle
type and vehicle license number. The
duplicate copies of the registration cards
shall De taken to the San Bernardino police
Department weekly. Registration information
shall De provided to the police Department
upon demand.
27. A condition of approval of a SRO facility shall De
compliance with Municipal Code section 5.82 (Busi
ness permit Regulation'S). A SRO facility with
excessive drug or prostitution arrests may De
Drought Defore the pOlice Commission for review. If
the police commission determines that a "failure DY
management" has occurred, in that a finding is made
that excessive drug or prostitution arrests are
occuring at the SRO facility, the conditional Use.
permit and Business License for the SRO facility
shall De revoked, and a 30 day termination notice
to the operator and occupants of the SRO facility
shall De sent. FUrther operation of the SRO
facility shall not occur without first processing
and oDtaining approval for a new conditional use
permit.
28. condition compliance inspections DY the City may De
made, and the costs of such inspections shall De
paid DY the SRO facility operator. Any
violation(s) of the conditions of approval,
municipal codes, or state or federal laws or
regulations pertaining to SRO facilities, as they
exist at the time of the inspection, shall be
corrected within the time period(sl specified in
the notice of violation. If the Director makes a
finding that the corrections have not Deen made
within the specified time period(s), the
conditional Use permit and Business License for the
SRO facility shall De revoked, and a 30 days
termination notice to the operator and occupants of
the SRO facility shall De sent. FUrther operation
of the SRO facility shall not occur without first
processing and obtaining approval for a new
Conditional Use permit.
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ATTACHMENT M
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COMMERCIAL DI5TRICI'S -19.116
1f>1!7. All hazardous materials resulting from the repair or dismantling
operation shall be properly stored and removed from the premises
in a timely manner. Storage, use and removal of toxic substances,
solid waste pollution, and flammable liquids, particularly gasoline,
paints, solvents and thinners, shall conform to all applicable
federal, state and local regulations prior to issuance of a Certificate
of Occ:upancy.
E. BONUS HEIGHT
Proposed structures within the CR-2land use district shall have a maxi-
mum height limit of 100 feet. This section provides a special incentive to
inaease the maximum allowable height limit up to 150 feet through a
program which encourages such additional amenities as deemed
desirable by the Commission. These amenities may include, but not
limited to, the following:
1. Mixed Use Developments (i.e., residential above commercial
office and retail uses, restaurants, theaters, etc.);
2 Enhanced pedestrian activities;
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3. Improved signage and additional landscaping;
4. Additional parking;
5. Ground level and second floor plazas;
6. Outdoor cafes;
7. Artistic sculptures and aquatic amenities; and
8. Day care fadlities.
R CONVENIENCE STORES
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The retail sales of 81oce.ies, staples, sun Items and! or alcoholic
beverages within ~of less than 5000 square feet of gross flcor
area- are subject to De\'elepll_qermit review, and shall be constructed
and operated in the following manner:--- (!",,~'-I'IM.I {)sC!'
1. The minimum site area shall be 10,000 square feet.
2 The site shall have direct frontage along a major or secondary
street. The site shall not have direct access on a local residential
street. ,
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McCLELLAN DEVELOPMENT
REC'D.-40HIH. OFF.
as! if/tit 2 € NI 4: 32
March 26, 1991
Ms. Shauna Edwins
City Administrator
City of San Bernardino
300 North "0" Street
San Bernardino, CA 92418
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Re: Proposed San Bernardino Development Code, Title 19
Dear Ms. Edwins:
We were please to attend last weeks meeting of the Mayor and Common CBuncil
regarding the Hillside Development Code. There are a number of item~which
are of concern to ourselves as well as others involved in the buildi~
i ndust ry.
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In general, we agree with Monnig Development's presentation addressirii' the,)
specific items which require attention. We too are concerned about the
cumulative effect that these certain aspects of the proposal will have on
our ability to provide housing within the City of San Bernardino which is
affordable. There is a difference between affordable housing and quality
housing. We believe that we can provide quality housing which is affordable
and which enhances the community without many of the new design standards
propos ed.
We ask that the City Council be prudent in its approval of the currently
proposed design stanpards. Items such as continuous architectural features
around all sides of a building, decorative walls which are not visible from
any public area and mandatory fire sprinklers add significant construction
costs. We operate on increasingly restrictive profit margins which will
not absorb these costs.
The most apparent result of these new design standards will be to raise the
price of new homes in the area. Our experience from selling new homes in
the Verdemont area has been that there is not a significant market for higher
priced homes. We, therefore, will take these increased construction costs
into account when purchasing real estate for future development. Property
values in the area will necessarily depreciate to accommodate for the
increase in construction costs. Another result could be that development
will occur in other areas which are not as restrictive.
The Mayor and Common Council's attention to this matter is greatly
appreciated. We feel that some of the design standards are counter
productive and are not in the City's best interests.
3111 N. Tustin Avenue, Suite 105 . Orange. CA 92665 . (714) 921-1042 . FAX (714) 921-8620
Ms. Shauna Edwins
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Thank you for this opportunity to respond. Please feel free to contact me
should you have any questions or comments. We look forward to completing
future projects within the City of San Bernardino and will make ourselves
available if the City would like to meet so that we may discuss this in
further detail.
Sincerely,
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Project Manager
cc: Michael W. McClellan
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City of San Bernardino
Department of Planning , Building Services
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
9103-2721
TO: W.R. Holcomb, Mayor
FROM: Larry E. Reed, Director
Planning , Building Services
SUBJECT: ARTICLE ON RBSIDDlTIAL FIU SPRINELBRS
DATE: March 27, 1991
COPIES: File
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I came across this article last night. It might
be helpful as background information relating to the
proposed Fire Sprinkler requirement in new homes located
in the Hillside Management OVerlay District.
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en Cruickshank had been using a gasoline-soaked rag to
clean oil spots from his garage floor, when the scraper he
was using made a spark and ignited the gasoline. As the
flames spread quicldy across the floor, he envisioned the
garage and the rest of his new home being engulfed by fll'l!.
Singed on his arins and face, but otherwise unhurt,
Cruiekahank dashed into the house to call the f1l'e depart-
ment. F1ames in the garage were three feet high by the
time he returned, but just then the overhead sprinlder went
off. dousing the fire in seconds. The house sustained such
minor damage that Cruickshank never bothered to rue an
insurance claim.
Stories like this are solid evidence of the effectiveness of
home sprinkler systems, yet most home owners are
unaware of their availability and alfonlability for resi-
dences. We know of them mainly from where we've seen
them, in commen:ial and industrial buildings. where they
have an exemplary firefighting record that dates b8ck to
1874. Until 1975. Jwwever, theN was little chance that
you'd want one beeuIe they were expensive and UJlSightly.
But in that year the National Fire Protection Assomt;on
rewrote the national standard for residential sprinlder
systems (NFPA 13D) to permit the use of smaller plastic
pipe and lower _ pl'IlSlIUl'Il. The changes made sprinkler
systems less costly, and the smaller pipes were easier to .
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consider the cost oCbuying and installing a sprinkler
system. it will seem like a gamble easily taken.
A ~ InstaIllItIon
With more homes being equipped with sprinklers during
construction. the _rage price of installation has dl"Jpped
to about $1 per square foot. Retrofitting an existing home,
. however, costs at least50
percent more because of
the additional difficultly.
Like ordinar)' household
plumhing, these s~'stems
consist of a network of
metal or plastic pipes that
are always pressurized.
The system is connected to
the home's primary water
source. either a city main
or a storage tank served by
a well The water pipes
supply sprinkler heads
that are strategically lo-
cated throughout the
house (see illustration
on page 5il.
One sprinkler head can
douse up to a 324 square-
foot area (roughly 18 feet
by 18 feet) though cover-
age varies stightly from
one sprinkler head to an-
other. Along with floor
area. the pro.'<imity of
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hide inside walls and ceilings. Sprinkler heads have also
become smaller, less obtrusive and better-looking (see
"Where To Find It" for the names and addresses of
manufacturers). Some are reduced versions of industrial
types, while many can be recessed and installed flush with
the ceiling with paint-matched CIM!!' plates that make them
virtually unnoticeable. (This must be done at the factory
because regular house
paint reduces the sprin-
kler's heat sensitivity.)
Ready as they are for
homes, sprinkler systems
are only slowly gaining ac-
ceptance among home own-
ers. .Most of us still depend
on smoke a1arms for our
safety, but according to
Jim Dalton. a veteran rlre-
fighter, that may not be
enough. Dalton, who heads
Operation Life Safety, a
group that promotes rll'e
sprinklers. says. "There iB
the occasional heroic res-
cue. the kind you see in the
movies. but the sad truth is
that in many cases residen-
tial rll'eS are either extin-
guished or out of control by
the time the rll'e depart-
ment gets there. The occu-
pants are either standing
in the street or they're still
inside and have already
become a statistic."
Like any insurance. a
sprinkler system is a gam-
ble. But if you actually
have a rll'e. this can stop it.
Is that better than an in-
surance policy that pays
you back after the damage
is done? Perhaps when you
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walls, doors, the ceiling
height. the shape of the
room and other architec-
tural details will also affect
the number and placement
of the heads. As shown on
page 56. the gadgetry of a
home sprinkler system is
installed out of sight,
tucked away in the base-
ment or in a utility room.
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How It Works
Residential sprinkler
heads have either a fusible
metal stem or an alcohol-
tilled glass tube that bursts
when the room tempera-
ture reaches 155 to 165 F. initiating the spray. Only the
head directly above a fIre is activated. Simultaneously, a
now detector senses water moving through the sprinkler
line and triggers an audible alarm. As an added safety
measure. the alarm can also be connected to an automatic
phone link. whieb alerts a paid monitoring service to eall the
fire department. .
In most eases one or two sprinkJer heads can put out a
fire. and they continue to spray until the home owner or tll'e
department shuts the water off at the main valve. Residen-
tial sprinkler systems are designed so that aeeideutal
activation is virtually impossible. Factory Xutual He-
searcl1. an independent research lab bssed in Norwood.
)[ass.. reports that the odds of a sprinkler discharging
accidentally are "extremely rare."
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The city of Scottsdale. Ariz.. wh.... Cruickah.m<'s garage
fire occurred. is one of more than 500 municipalities
lIlI1ionwide that have adopted mandatory sp~ codes.
Some communities now require sprinklers in all new
single-and multi-family homes. Othen haw enacted the
"mandatory option. rule. whieb requiles builders to include
fire sprinkJers in their menu of buyer options. right
alongside the stained glass windows and whirlpoolspu. But
in Scottsdale and a growing number of other communities.
many local gowrnments are granting builders and develop-
ers "design freedoms" to help bring down the cost of
sprinkJers ewn further.
"Sprinklered" subdivisions. for example. are permitted to
have more houses per acre. narrower streets. sma1ler water
mains and fewer tll'e hydrants.. Less-expensiw tll'l!-rated
walls and doors are also allowed when new construction
incorporates sprinkJer systems. )(ore than 125 insurance
tll'll1S are offering discounts on tll'e insurance premiums to
encourage their policy holders to install sprinkler systems.
Some offer reductions of up to 30 percent. The immediate
savings in tll'e insurance. as well as the enhanced resale
value of a sprinklered home can go a long way toward
helping recoup the initial im'estment of instslling a sprin-
kler system. Additional savings may also be available
through reduced property tax assesaments and state tax
credits. David Hilton. president of the International Associ-
ation of Fire Chiefs. is convinced tbat tll'e sprinklers will
become standard in all new construction by the year 2000.
Despite pressure to keep housing affordable. Hilton sees
insurance savings as the determining vote for sprinkJers. .
F,...larn:. ,mt., Don &.t is a f1'tqltrllt contributor to
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