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CITY OF SAN BER'ORDINO - REQUEST Q)R COUNCIL ACTION
From: Al Boughey, Director
. Development Code Amendment No. 91-08
Subject: to revise Development Code room size
standards, and unit size standards.
O~t: Planning & Building Services
Ofte: January 14, 1992
Mayor and Common Council Meeting
February 3, 1992
Synopsis of Previous. Council action:
May 3, 1991
The Mayor and Common Council adopted the Development
Code which established minimum residential room size
standards (single and minimum and average unit size
standards for non-infill multiple family) single
family detached dwellings.
Recommended motion:
That the hearing be closed and the ordinance be adopted.
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Contact person: Al Boughey
Supponing data atteched:Staff Report, Ordinance
Phone:
384-5357
Ward:
Citywide
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Amount: $25.00
Source: (Acct. No.) 001-171-53150
Acct. Descri tion Professional Services
Finance:
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Council Notes:
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CITY OF SAN BERr4tRDINO - REQUEST lOR COUNCIL ACTION
STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT
Development Code Amendment No. 91-08
Mayor and Common Council Meeting of
February 3, 1992
REOUEST
Under the direction of the Legislative Review Committee (LRC), a
Development Code amendment to revise sections 19.04.030(2) (G) and
(H) (1) (a) has been drafted for consideration by the Mayor and
Common Council. This amendment proposes to delete the minimum
residential room size standards in all land use districts and to
revise the minimum dwelling size standards for non-infill single
family detached dwellings in the RE (Residential Estates), RL
(Residential Low), RS (Residential Suburban) and RU (Residential
Urban) land use districts citywide.
BACKGROUND
On June 3, 1991 San Bernardino's new Development Code became
effective. The residential room and unit size standards currently
read as follows:
KXNrHUK ROOK SXZE STANDARDS
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Minimum Area
in Sauare Feet
Garage
Bedroom (excluding closets)
Full bath
Half bath
400
110 (140 average)
35 (50 average)
25 (30 average)
KXNXHDH NON-XNFXLL SXNGLB-FAKXLY DWELLXNG SXZE STANDARDS
The following minimum dwelling areas are computed by
calculating the living area as measured from the outside of
walls and excludes garages, carports, exterior courtyards,
patios or balconies:
Minimum Livable
Area in Sauare Feet
Minimum Averaae Livable
Area in Sauare Feet
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1,700
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On October 21, 1991, an urgency ordinance was taken before the
Mayor and Common Council to allow reductions from the required unit
size requirements in the RS and RU land use districts through
approval of a variance. The finding of urgency was based on a
project submitted to the Planning Division for a 17-unit single-
family subdivision with an average unit size of 1,450 square feet,
which the developer submitted without consulting City codes, and
was subject to losing the financing if the project could not be
approved in October. Planning staff would have supported such a
variance because the project is located within a nearly built out
residential district where the average unit size is approximately
1,200 square feet and because the proposed 17-unit development was
not enough to change the scale and character of the area, or to
establish separate character for itself. However, the City Attorney
advised the Mayor and Council that the finding for urgency was not
valid, and Staff was directed to follow normal ordinance adoption
procedures.
Because the urgency aspect was invalidated, Staff was afforded the
opportunity to develop a more fully conceived revision to the
Development Code standards. Rather than pursue the variance
concept, Staff considered wholesale revisions to the room and unit
size requirements of the Development Code. On January 7, 1992, the
following revisions to the Development Code were presented to the
Planning Commission for consideration at a noticed public hearing:
KINIMUK ROOK SIZE STANDARDS
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Minimum Area
in Sauare Feet
Garage (2-car)
All other
400
Refer to adopted UBC standards
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MINIMUM NON-INFILL SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED DWELLING SIZE
STANDARDS
(Computed as before)
Land Use
District
Minimum Livable
Area in Sauare Feet
Minimum Averaae Livable
Area in Sauare Feet
RE
RL
RS*
RU
1,700
1,200
1,200
1,000
1,500
1,300
* When the proposed project is in an area that is 75%
developed within a 1,000-foot radius, the minimum
unit size may be reduced to 1,000 square feet and
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the average may be reduced to the average of the existing
single-family dwelling units in the same land use
district within 1,000 feet of the project perimeter.
However, if this option is utilized and the average unit
size of the existing dwellings within the above defined
parameters exceeds the current Development Code
requirements, the minimum average" unit size of the
project shall equal the average unit size of those
dwellings. The maximum size of the tract shall not exceed
40 acres or 160 units.
The proposed revisions to unit size requirements were designed to
reflect the physical and intended differences between the various
residential land use districts, as specified in the General Plan.
The provision to allow for a reduced unit size in certain RS
districts is intended to promote the continuity of scale in
established neighborhoods. The determination of room sizes is
proposed to be left to market forces because it does not appear
that the size of a bedroom or bathroom within a house has the
potential of influencing other land uses.
For purposes of comparison, staff recited the following unit size
standards of neighboring cities to the Planning Commission:
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1200 s.f.
1200 s.f.
1400 s.f.
1600 s.f.
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(Source: telephone survey)
None of the above listed cities requires a minimum average unit
size.
CBOA STATUS
Article 5, Section 15061 (b) (3) of the California Environmental
Quality Act states that, in general, CEQA applies only to projects
that could have a significant effect on the environment (Section
15378 defines zoning ordinance amendments as "projects"). Where it
can be determined with certainty that no possibility exists for a
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project to have a significant effect on the environment, the
project is not subject to CEQA. Because the proposed amendment to
the Development Code will not lead to an increase in the allowable
density or intensity of residential development, Staff has
determined that Development Code Amendment No. 91-08 is exempt from
the provisions of CEQA.
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PLANNING COMMISSIOH RECOMMENDATIOH
At the Planning Commission hearing of January 7, 1992, a motion to
recommend adoption of Development Cede Amendment No. 91-08 did not
carry due to a tie vote. An alternative motion to adopt the
amendment with an increase in the RL standards to require a 1,500
square-foot minimum was not seconded. Ultimately no recommendation
on the proposed amendment carried; rather, the Commission voted
unanimously to request a meeting with the Mayor and Common Council
to discuss the proposed revisions prior to Council action.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL OPTIONS
1. The Mayor and Common Council may adopt the ordinance and
approve Development Code Amendment No. 91-08 based on the
findings contained in Exhibit 1.
2. The Mayor and Common Council may adopt the ordinance and
approve Development Code Amendment No. 91-08 subject to
revisions to the standards proposed by staff.
3. The Mayor and Common Council may deny Development Code
Amendment No. 91-08.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Mayor and Common Council adopt the
ordinance, copy attached, which adopts and approves Development
Code Amendment No. 91-08 as presented.
Prepared by:
Gregory S. Gubman, Assistant Planner
for Al Boughey, AICP, Director
Planning and Building services
Exhibit 1:
Staff Report to Planning Commission
January 7, 1992
Attachment A - Findings of Fact
Attachment B - Letter of Support from Blackmon Homes
Exhibit 2:
Ordinance
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING CASE DCA 91-08
AND BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT AGENDA ITEM
OBSERVATIONS HEARING DATE 1-~-92
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DOUBS'!'
Under the direction of the Legislative Review Committee (LRC), a
Development Code amendment to revise Sections 19.04.030(2) (G) and
(H) has been drafted for the Planning Commission's consideration.
This amendment will delete the minimum residential room size
standards in all land use districts and revise the minimum dwelling
size standards for non-infill single family detached dwellings in
the RE (Residential Estates), RL (Residential Low), RS (Residential
Suburban) and RU (Residential Urban) land use districts citywide.
CBOA STATUS
Article 5, Section 15061(b) (3) of the California Environmental
Quality Act states that, in general, CEQA applies only to projects
that could have a significant effect on the environment (Section
15378 defines zoning ordinance amendments as .projects"). Where it
can be determined with certainty that no possibility exists for a
project to have a significant effect on the environment, the
project is not subject to CEQA. Because the proposed amendment to
the Development Code will not lead to an increase in the allowable
density or intensity of residential development, Staff has
determined that Development Code Amendment No. 91-08 is exempt from
the provisions of CEQA.
BACltGROmm
On June 3, 1991 San Bernardino's new Development Code became
effective. The residential room and unit size standards currently
read as follows:
JUHDlUK ROOK SJ:ZB STARDARDS
B22lI
Minimum Area
in Sauare Feet
Garage
Bedroom (excluding closets)
Full bath
Half bath
400
110 (140 average)
35 (50 average)
25 (30 average)
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The following minimum dwelling areas are computed by
calculating the living area as measured from the outside of
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walls and excludes garages,
patios or balconies.
Minimum Livable
Area in Souare Feet
carports, exterior courtyards,
Minimum Averaae Livable
Area in Souare Feet
1,200
1,700
On October 21, 1991, an urgency ordinance was taken before the
Mayor and Common Council to allow reductions from the required unit
size requirements in the RS and RU land use districts through
approval of a variance. The proposed ordinance also limited
variance applications to areas where the t~ in question contain
20 or fewer undeveloped lots and the land within a 1000-foot radius
of the project is 75 percent developed; this provision was designed
to ensure that such an exception from the Code standards would be
allowed only where the established character of a neighborhood
consisted of unit sizes that fell below current standards and the
size of the development would be too small to alter that character.
The finding of urgency was based on a project submitted to the
Planning Division for a l7-unit single-family subdivision with an
average unit size of 1,450 square feet. The developer submitted the
project after obtaining financing, but without consulting City
codes, and was subject to losing the financing if the project could
not be approved in October. Planning staff would have supported
such a variance because the project is located within a nearly
built out residential district where the average unit size is
approximately 1,200 square feet and because the proposed 17-unit
development was not enough to change the scale and character of the
area, or to establish separate character for itself. However, the
City Attorney advised the Mayor and Council that the finding for
urgency was not valid, and staff was directed to follow normal
ordinance adoption procedures.
Because the urgency aspect was invalidated, Staff was afforded the
opportunity to develop a more fully conceived revision to the
Development Code standards. Rather than pursue the variance
concept, Staff considered wholesale revisions to the room and unit
size requirements of the Development Code. On November 21, 1991,
Staff presented the following concept to the Legislative Review
Committee (LRC):
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IUNDI1JK NON-INJ'ILL SINGLB-J'AMILY DBTACKBD DWELLING SIZB
STANDARDS
(Computed as before)
Land Use
District
Minimum Livable
Area in Sauare Feet
Minimum Averaae Livable
Area in Sauare Feet
RE
RL
RS
RU
1,700
1,200
1,200
1,200
1,500
1,350
Other, less restrictive proposals were submitted by representatives
of the building Industry Association (BIA), the Board of Realtors
and the Forecast development firm. Further discussion of the issue
was continued so that staff could be reach a compromise with the
development community.
On December 5, 1991, a final draft of the revised standards was
submitted to the LRC. The LRC then recommended the following
standards for adoption by the Mayor and Common Council:
,IUNIKUK ROOM SIZB STANDARDS
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Minimum Area
in Sauare Feet
Garage (2-car)
All other
400
Refer to adopted UBC standards
IUNDI1JK NON-INJ'ILL SINGLB-I'AMILY DBTACKBD DWELLING SIZB
STANDARDS
(Computed as before)
Land Use
District
Minimum Livable
Area in Sauare Feet
Minimum Averaae Livable
Area in SOllare Feet
RE
RL
RS*
RU*
1,700
1,200
1,200
1,000
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1,300
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* When the proposed project is in an area that is 75t
developed within a 1,000-foot radius, the minimum
unit size may be reduced to 1,000 square feet and
the average may be reduced to the average of the
existing single-family dwelling units in the same
land use district within 1,000 feet of the project
perimeter. However, if this option is utilized and
the average unit size of the existing dwellings
within the above defined parameters exceeds the
current Development Code requirements, the minimum
average unit size of the project shall equal the
average unit size of those dwellings. The maximum
size of the tract shall not exceed 40 acres or 160
units.
umLYSIS
The proposed revisions to unit size requirements are designed to
reflect the physical and intended differences between the various
land use districts, as specified in the General Plan. For example,
the RE designation is intended to promote development that conveys
an "estate" or "rural" character on lots that are at least one acre
in area; whereas the RS designation is intended for single-family
suburban development with a minimum lot size of 7,200 square feet.
However, in all residential districts, a minimum average unit size
of 1,700 square feet is currently required by the Development Code.
The provision that would allow for a reduced unit size in certain
RS districts is intended to promote the continuity of scale in
established neighborhoodS. staff originally proposed that this
reduction be limited to developments consisting of 20 units or
less, because a larger project has the potential of establishing
a character or "neighborhood" separate from the surrounding
development. However, the compromise reached with the building
industry included a concession to allow a cap of 160 units.
The elimination of the room size requirements is fundamentally
based on the concept that planning should not regulate activities
based on their intrinsic value, but rather on how those activities
affect others. The size of bedrooms in residential development,
beyond minimum health and safety standards, has been influenced by
the choices of home buyers. Families are smaller than in the past,
and the need for bedrooms that can accommodate multiple family
members has been diminished. The size of a bedroom or bathroom
within a house does not appear to have the potential of generating
an externality that would influence other land uses, either
negatively or positively.
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Development Code Amendment No. 91-08 attempts to implement unit
size requirements for non-intill, single-family dwellings that
more closely reflect the differences between the RE, RL, RS and RU
land use districts as defined in the General Plan. The proposed
changes also provide more flexibility for development within these
districts than currently allowed by the Development Code without
compromising the high standards of quality promoted by the General
Plan and Development Code.
RECOMMBHDAT:l:OH
staff recommends that the Planning Commission make a recommendation
to the Mayor and Common Council to revise sections 19.04.030(2) (G)
and (H) as proposed in this staff report to eliminate room size
requirements, except for garages, and to change the minimum non-
infill single-family dwelling size standards based on the land use
district in which development is proposed.
Respectfully
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Planning and Building Services
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Gregory S. Gubman
Assistant Planner
ATTACHMMENTS: A - Findings of Fact
B - Letter of support from Blackmon Homes, Inc.
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1. Development Code Amendment No. 91-0S is consistent with the
General Plan by:
a. Accommodating housing which meets "the diverse economic
and social needs of the residents" and retaining the
"scale and character of existing residential
neighborhoods:" (Objective1.S)
b. Permitting "a range of residential unit types" in the RE
(Residential Estate) , RL (Residential Low) , Rs
(Residential Suburban) and RU (Residential Urban) land
use districts: and (Policy 1.S.10)
c. Defining minimum unit sizes "to maintain the scale and
character of existing residential neighborhoods."
(Policy 1.S.30)
2. Development Code Amendment No. 91-0S will not be detrimental
to the public interest, health safety, convenience or welfare
of the city in that the proposed amendment will not lead to
an increase in the allowable density or intensity of
residential development.
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BLACKMON HOMES, INC.
3233 Arlington Avenue, Suite 201
Riverside. California 92506
(714) 683-7688
December 10, 1991
City of San Bernardino
Planning Department
300 N. D. Street
San Bernardino, CA
Attn: Planning Director-Al Bohey
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We, at Blackmon Homes, Inc. would like
to extend our support for the changes to the
residential square footage requirements that
are being considered.
Sincerely,
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project Manager
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Ordinance No.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING
SECTIONS 19.04.030(2) (G) AND 19.04.030(2) (H) (1) (a) OF THE
SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL (DEVELOPMENT) CODE TO REVISE
MINIMUM RESIDENTIAL ROOM SIZE STANDARDS AND TO REVISE THE
MINIMUM DWELLING SIZE STANDARDS FOR NON-INFILL SINGLE-
FAMILY DETACHED DWELLINGS IN THE RESIDENTIAL ESTATES
(RE), RESIDENTIAL LOW (RL), RESIDENTIAL SUBURBAN (RS) AND
RESIDENTIAL URBAN (RU) LAND USE DISTRICTS CITYWIDE.
THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
8 SECTION 1. Page II-19 , Section 19.04.030(2) (G),
9 MINIMUM ROOM SIZE STANDARDS, is amended to read as
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"Minimum room size standards are as follows:
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Minimum Area in Sauare Feet
Garage (2-car)
All other
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Subject to adopted UBC standards"
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19.04.030(2) (H) (1) (a), MINIMUM DWELLING SIZE STANDARDS
(Single-Family Dwellings), is amended to read as follows:
"Land Use
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Minimum Averaae
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Area in Sauare
Livable Area
Feet
in Sauare Feet
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1,700
RL
1,200
1,500
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1,300
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feet and the average may be reduced to the average
of the existing single-family dwelling units in the
same land use district within 1,000 feet, of the
project perimeter. However, if this option is
utilized and the average unit size of the existing
dwellings within the above defined parameters
exceeds the current Development Code requirements,
the minimum average unit size of the project shall
equal the average unit size of those dwellings. The
maximum size of the development utilizing these
alternative standards shall not exceed 40 acres or
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ORDINANCE...AMENDING SECTIONS 19.04.030(2) (G) AND
19.04.030(2) (H) (1) (a) OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL
(DEVELOPMENT) CODE TO REVISE MINIMUM RESIDENTIAL ROOM
SIZE STANDARDS AND TO REVISE THE MINIMUM DWELLING SIZE
STANDARDS FOR NON-INFILL SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED DWELLINGS
IN THE RESIDENTIAL ESTATES (RE), RESIDENTIAL LOW (RL) ,
RESIDENTIAL SUBURBAN (RS) AND RESIDENTIAL URBAN (RU) LAND
USE DISTRICTS CITYWIDE.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was
duly adopted by the Mayor and Common Council of the City
of San Bernardino at a
meeting therefore, held
on the
day of
, 1992, by the
following vote, to wit:
council Members:
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REILLY
HERNANDEZ
MAUDSLEY
MINOR
POPE-LUDLAM
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City Clerk
The foregoing ordinance is hereby approved this
day of
, 1992.
W.R. Holcomb, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
Approved as to
form and legal content:
JAMES F. PENMAN,
city Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING SECTIONS
9.04.030(2) (G) AND 19.04.030(2) (H) (1) (a) OF THE SAN BERNARDINO
ICIPAL (DEVELOPMENT) CODE TO REVISE MINIMUM RESIDENTIAL ROOM
IZE STANDARDS AND TO REVISE THE MINIMUM DWELLING SIZE STANDARDS
OR NON-INFILL SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED DWELLINGS IN THE RESIDENTIAL
STATES (RE), RESIDENTIAL LOW (RL), RESIDENTIAL SUBURBAN (RS) AND
SIDENTIAL URBAN (RU) LAND USE DISTRICTS CITYWIDE.
THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO 00
RDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.
Page 1I-19, Section 19.04.030(2) (G), MINIMUM
OOM SIZE STANDARDS, is amended to read as follows:
"Minimum room size standards are as follows:
Room
Minimum Area in Sauare Feet
Garage (2-car)
400
All other
Subject to adopted UBC standards"
SECTION 2.
Page 1I-19, Section 19.04.030(2) (H) (1) (a),
INlMUM DWELLING SIZE STANDARDS (Single-Family Dwellings), is
mended to read as follows:
"Land Use Minimum Area
District in Sauare Feet
RE 1,700
RL 1,200
RS 1,200
RU 1,000
Minimum Averaae Livable
Area in Sauare Feet
1,500
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1 RDINANCE...AMENDING SECTIONS 19.04.030(2)(G) AND
19.04.030(2) (H) (1) (a) OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL (DEVELOPMENT)
2 CODE TO REVISE MINIMUM RESIDENTIAL ROOM SIZE STANDARDS AND TO
ISE THE MINIMUM DWELLING SIZE STANDARDS FOR NON-INFILL SINGLE-
3 FAMILY DETACHED DWELLINGS IN THE RESIDENTIAL ESTATES (RE) ,
SIDENTIAL LOW (RL), RESIDENTIAL SUBURBAN (RS) AND RESIDENTIAL
4 (RU) LAND USE DISTRICTS CITYWIDE.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was duly adopted
y the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a
meeting therefore, held on the
, 1992, by the following vote, to wit:
day of
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The foregoing ordinance is hereby approved this
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form and legal content:
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25 City Attorney
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W. R. Holcomb, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
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CITY OF SAN BERN"'DINO -
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REQUEST .g.. COUNCIL~ ACTION
From: Al Boughey, Director
. Development Code Amendment No. 91-0
Su~~:to revise Development Code room siz
standards, and unit size standards.
L .. Planning & Building Services
Dam: January 14, 1992
Mayor and Common Council Meeting
February 3, 1992
Synopsis of Pravious Council ~ion:
May 3, 1991
The Mayor and Common Council adopted the Development
Code which established minimum residential room size
standards (single and minimum and average unit size
standards for non-infill multiple family) single
family detached dwellings.
Recommended motion:
That the hearing be closed and the ordinance be adopted.
Al
Contact person: Al Boughey
Supporting data attachad:Staff Report, Ordinance
Phone:
384-5357
Ward:
Citywide
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Amount: $25.00
Source: (Acct. No.) 001-171-53150
(Acct. Descriotionl
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STAFF REPORT
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Development Code Amendment No. 91-08
Mayor and Common Council Meeting of
February 3, 1992
DOUBST
Under the direction of the Legislative Review Committee (LRC), a
Development Code amendment to revise sections 19.04.030(2) (G) and
(H) (1) (a) has been drafted for consideration by the Mayor 'and
Common Council. This amendment proposes to delete the minimum
residential room size standards in all land use districts and to
revise the minimum dwelling size standards for non-infill single
family detached dwellings in the RE (Residential Estates), RL
(Residential Low), RS (Residential Suburban) and RU (Residential
Urban) land use districts citywide.
BACKGROUIID
On June 3, 1991 San Bernardino's new Development Code became
effective. The residential room and unit size standards currently
read as follows:
MIIlIKUM ROOM SIZB STANDARDS
BQ.Qm
Minimum Area
in Sauare Feet
Garage
Bedroom (excluding closets)
Full bath
Half bath
400
110 (140 average)
35 (50 average)
25 (30 average)
MIIlIKUM IIOIl-IIIFILL SIIIGLE-FAKILY DWELLIIIG SIZB STANDARDS
The following minimum dwelling areas are computed by
calculating the living area as measured from the outside of
walls and excludes garages, carports, exterior courtyards,
patios or balconies:
Minimum Livable
Area in Sauare Feet
Minimum Averaae Livable
Area in Sauare Feet
1,200
1,700
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On October 21, 1991, an urgency ordinance was taken before the
Mayor and Common Council to allow reductions from the required unit
size requirements in the RS and RU land use districts through
approval of a variance. The finding of urgency was based on a
project submitted to the Planning Division for a 17-unit single-
family subdivision with an average unit size of 1,450 square feet,
which the developer submitted without consulting City codes, and
was subject to losing the financing if the project could not be
approved in October. Planning staff would have supported such a
variance because the project is located within a nearly built out
residential district where the average unit size is approximately
1,200 square feet and because the proposed 17-unit development was
not enough to change the scale and character of the area, or to
establish separate character for itself. However, the city Attorney
advised the Mayor and Council that the finding for urgency was not
valid, and Staff was directed to follow normal ordinance adoption
procedures.
Because the urgency aspect was invalidated, Staff was afforded the
opportunity to develop a more fully conceived revision to the
Development Code standards. Rather than pursue the variance
concept, Staff considered wholesale revisions to the room and unit
size requirements of the Development Code. On January 7, 1992, the
following revisions to the Development Code were presented to the
Planning Commission for consideration at a noticed public hearing:
MINlMUH ROOM SIZB STANDARDS
BQQ1\I
Minimum Area
in Sauare Feet
Garage (2-car)
All other
400
Refer to adopted UBC standards
MINIMUM NON-IHPILL SINGLB-FAMILY DBTACHBD DWELLING SIZB
STANDARDS
(Computed as before)
Land Use
District
Minimum Livable
Area in Sauare Feet
Minimum Averaae Livable
Area in Sauare Feet
RE
RL
RS*
RU
1,700
1,200
1,200
1,000
1,500
1,300
* When the proposed project is in an area that is 75%
developed within a 1,000-foot radius, the minimum
unit size may be reduced to 1,000 square feet and
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the average may be reduced to the average of the existing
single-family dwelling units in the same land use
district within 1, 000 feet of the proj ect perimeter.
However, if this option is utilized and the average unit
size of the existing dwellings within the above defined
parameters exceeds the current Development Code
requirements, the minimum average unit size of the
project shall equal the average unit size of those
dwellings. The maximum size of the tract shall not exceed
40 acres or 160 units.
The proposed revisions to unit size requirements were designed to
reflect the physical and intended differences between the various
residential land use districts, as specified in the General Plan.
The provision to allow for a reduced unit size in certain RS
districts is intended to promote the continuity of scale in
established neighborhoods. The determination of room sizes is
proposed to be left to market forces because it does not appear
that the size of a bedroom or bathroom within a house has the
potential of influencing other land uses.
For purposes of comparison, staff recited the following unit size
standards of neighboring cities to the Planning commission:
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Colton
RE
0.5 acre
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2000
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Rialto
R-1-6000
R-1-C
R-1-B
R-A
6000 s.f.
7700 s.f.
8400 s.f.
8400 s.f.
1200
1200 s.f.
1400 s.f.
1600 s. f.
v a
*excludes garage
(Source: telephone survey)
None of the above listed cities requires a minimum average unit
size.
CBOA STATUS
Article 5, Section 15061 (b) (3) of the California Environmental
Quality Act states that, in general, CEQA applies only to projects
that could have a significant effect on the environment (Section
15378 defines zoning ordinance amendments as "projects"). Where it
can be determined with certainty that no possibility exists fora
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project to have a significant effect on the environment, the
project is not subject to CEQA. Because the proposed amendment to
the Development Code will not lead to an increase in the allowable
density or intensity of residential development, Staff has
determined that Development Code Amendment No. 91-08 is exempt from
the provisions of CEQA.
PLAHRING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
At the Planning Commission hearing of January 7, 1992, a motion to
recommend adoption of Development Code Amendment No. 91-08 did not
carry due to a tie vote. An alternative motion to adopt the
amendment with an increase in the RL standards to require a 1,500
square-foot minimum was not seconded. Ultimately no recommendation
on the proposed amendment carried: rather, the commission voted
unanimously to request a meeting with the Mayor and Common Council
to discuss the proposed revisions prior to Council action.
MAYOR AND COUlfCIL OPTIONS
1. The Mayor and Common Council may adopt the ordinance and
approve Development Code Amendment No. 91-08 based on the
findings contained-in Exhibit 1.
2. The Mayor and Common Council may adopt the ordinance and
approve Development Code Amendment No. 91-08 subject to
revisions to the standards proposed by staff.
3. The Mayor and Common Council may deny Development Code
Amendment No. 91-08.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Mayor and Common Council adopt the
ordinance, copy attached, which adopts and approves Development
Code Amendment No. 91-08 as presented.
Prepared by:
Gregory S. Gubman, Assistant Planner
for Al Boughey, AICP, Director
Planning and Building Services
Exhibit 1:
Staff Report to Planning commission
January 7, 1992
Attachment A - Findings of Fact
Attachment B - Letter of Support from Blackmon Homes
Exhibit 2:
Ordinance
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SUMMARY
APPLICANT: City of San Bernardino
DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT
NO. 91-08
OWNER: Various
A proposed Development Code Amendment to delete the minimum
residential room size standards in all land use districts and
to revise the minimum dwelling size standards for non-infill
single family dwelling in the RE (Residential Estates), RL
(Residential Low) , RS (Residential Suburban) and RU
(Residential Urban) land use districts Citywide.
EXISTING
LANO USE
ZONING
GENERAL PLAN
DESIGNATION
Citywide
GEOLOGIC I SEISMIC DYES
HAZARD ZONE: D NO
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SEWERS:
DYES *
D NO
FLOOD HAZARD DYES D ZONE A *
ZONE: D NO D ZONE B
HIGH FIRE D YES
HAZARD ZONE: D NO
AIRPORT NOISE! D YES *
CRASH ZONE:
D NO
REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT AREA:
DYES *
D NO
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APPUCABLE
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EFFECTS WITH 0
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NOE.l.R. C CONDITIONS
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SIGNIFICANT EFFECTS
WITH MITIGATING til
MEASURES 0 CONTINUANCE TO
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING
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Under the direction of the Leqislative Review committee (LRC), a
Development Code amendment to revise Sections 19.04.030(2) (G) and
(H) has been drafted for the Planninq commission's consideration.
This amendment will delete the minimWl residential room size
standards in all land use districts and revise the minimWl dwellinq
size standards for non-infill sinqle family detached dwellinqs in
the RE (Residential Estates), RL (Residential Low), RS (Residential
Suburban) and RU (Residential Urban) land use districts citywide.
CBOA S'!'A'l'US
Article 5, Section 15061(b) (3) of the California Environmental
Quality Act states that, in qeneral, CEQA applies only to projects
that could have a siqnificant effect on the environment (Section
15378 defines zoninq ordinance amendments as "projects"). Where it
can be determined with certainty that no possibility exists for a
project to have a siqnificant effect on the environment, the
project is not subject to CEQA. Because the proposed amendment to
the Development Code will not lead to an increase in the allowable
density or intensity of residential development, Staff has
determined that Development Code Amendment No. 91-08 is ex_pt from
the provisions of CEQA.
BACItGROUlfD
On June 3, 1991 San Bernardino's new Development Code became
effective. The residential room and unit size standards currently
read as follows:
IUJlZHtJK ROOK SIZB STAlO)AJU)S
BQgm
Minimum Area
in Sauare Feet
Garaqe
Bedroom (excludinq closets)
Full bath
Half bath
400
110 (140 averaqe)
35 (50 averaqe)
25 (30 averaqe)
XIBIHtJK BOB-IDILL SIBGLB-I'AIULY DWBLLIBG SIZB STUDAJU)S
The followinq minimWl dwelling areas are computed by
calculating the livinq area as measured from the outside of
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walls and excludes garages, carports, exterior courtyards,
patios or balconies.
MinimUJll Livable
Araa in Sauare Feet
Minimum Averaoe Livable
Ar.a in Sauara Faet
1,200
1,700
On October 21, 1991, an urgency ordinance was taken before the
Mayor and Common Council to allow reductions from the required unit
size requirements in the RS and RU land use districts through
approval of a variance. The proposed ordinance also limited
variance applications to areas where the tracts in question contain
20 or fewer undeveloped lots and the land within a 1000-foot radius
of the project is 75 percent developed; this provision was designed
to ensure that such an exception from the Code standards would be
allowed only where the established character of a neighborhood
consisted of unit sizes that fell below current standards and the
size of the development would be too small to alter that character.
The finding of urgency was based on a project submitted to the
Planning Division for a 17-unit single-family subdivision with an
average unit size of 1,450 square feet. The developer submitted the
project after obtaining financing, but without consulting City
codes, and was subject to losing the financing if the project could
not be approved in October. Planning staff would have supported
such a variance because the project is located within a nearly
built out residential district where the average unit size is
approximately 1,200 square feet and because the proposed 17-unit
development was not enough to change the scale and character of the
area, or to establish separate character for itself. However, the
city Attorney advised the Mayor and Council that the finding for
urgency was not valid, and Staff was directed to follow normal
ordinance adoption procedures.
Because the urgency aspect was invalidated, Staff was afforded the
opportunity to develop a more fully conceived revision to the
Development Code standards. Rather than pursue the variance
concept, Staff considered wholesale revisions to the room and unit
size requirements of the Development Code. On November 21, 1991,
Staff presented the following concept to the Legislative Review
Co_ittee (LRC):
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IIDIDI1JJI ROB-IRILL SIBeaLB-FUlLY DBTACBBD DWBLLIBea SIlIB
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(Computed as before)
Land Use
ni.'t.rict:.
Minimum. Livable
Area in SdUare Peet
Minimum Averaae Livable
Area in Sauar. Feet
RE
RL
RS
RU
1,700
1,200
1,200
1,200
1,500
1,350
other, less restrictive proposals were submitted by representatives
of the buildinq Industry Association (BIA), the Board of Realtors
and the Forecast development firm. Further discussion of the issue
was continued so that staff could be reach a compromise with the
development community.
On December 5, 1991, a final draft of the revised standards was
submitted to the LRC. The LRC then recommended the followinq
standards for adoption by the Mayor and Common Council:
JaBIIlUII ROOK SIIB STUDARDS
BQgm
Minimum Area
in Sauare Feet
Garaqe (2-car)
All other
400
Refer to adopted UBC standards
JaBIllUll ROB-IRILL SIBeaLB-PUILY DBTACBBD DWBLLIBea SIIB
STUDARDS
(Computed as before)
Land Use
Dist.rict
Minimum Livable
Area in Sauare Feet
Minimum Averaae Livable
Area in Sauare Feet
RE
RL
RS*
RU*
1,700
1,200
1,200
1,000
1,500
1,300
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* When the proposed project is in an area that is 75'
developed within a 1,000-foot radius, the minimum
unit size may be reduced to 1,000 square feet and
the average may be reduced to the average of the
existing single-family dwelling units in the same
land use district within 1,000 feet of the project
perimeter. However, if this option is utilized and
the average unit size of the existing dwellings
within the above defined parameters exceeds the
current Development Code requirements, the minimum
average unit size of the project shall equal the
average unit size of those dwellings. The maximum
size of the tract shall not exceed 40 acres or 160
units.
ADLYSIS
The proposed revisions to unit size requirements are designed to
reflect the physical and intended differences between the various
land use districts, as specified in the General Plan. For example,
the RE designation is intended to promote development that convey.
an nestaten or nrural n character on lots that are at least one acre
in area: whereas the RS designation is intended for single-family
suburban development with a minimum lot size of 7,200 square feet.
However, in all residential districts, a minimum average unit size
of 1,700 square feet is currently required by the Development Code.
The provision that would allow for a reduced unit size in certain
RS districts is intended to promote the continuity of scale in
established neiqbborhoocls. Staff oriqinally proposed that this
reduction be limited to developments consisting of 20 units or
less, because a larqer project has the potential of establishinq
a character or nneiqbborhoodn separate from the surrounding
development. However, the compromise reached with the buildinq
industry included a concession to allow a cap of 160 units.
The elimination of the room size requirements is fundamentally
based on the concept that planning should not regulate activities
based on their intrinsic value, but rather on how those activities
affect others. The size of bedrooms in residential development,
beyond minimum health and safety standards, has been influenced by
the choices of home buyers. Families are smaller than in the past,
and the need for bedrooms that can accommodate multiple family
members has been diminished. The size of a bedroom or bathroom
within a house does not appear to have the potential of generating
an externality that would influence other land uses, either
negatively or positively.
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CORCLUSl:OR
Development Code Amendment No. 91-08 attempts to implement unit
size requirements for non-infill, single-family dwellings that
more closely reflect the differences between the RE, RL, RS and RD
land use districts as defined in the General Plan. The propo.ed
changes also provide more flexibility for development within the.e
districts than currently allowed by the Development Code without
compromising the high standards of quality promoted by the General
Plan and Development Code.
RI!lCOIIIIBRDATl:OR
Staff recolDDlends that the Planning cOlDDlission make a recolDDlendation
to the Mayor and COlDDlon Council to revise sections 19.04.030(2) (G)
and (H) as proposed in this staff report to eliminate room size
requirements, except for garages, and to change the minimum non-
infill single-family dwelling size standards based on the land use
district in which development is proposed.
Respectfully~mitted,
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Al Boughelll.
Director of Planning and Building services
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Gregory S. Gubman
Assistant Planner
ATTACHMMENTS: A - Findings of Fact
B - Letter of support from Blackmon Homes, Inc.
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1. Development Code Amendment No. 91-0S is consistent with the
General Plan by:
a. Accommodatinq housinq which meets "the diverse economic
and social needs of the residents" and retaininq the
"scale and character of existinq residential
neiqhborhoods:" (Objectivel.S)
b. Permittinq"a ranqe of residential unit types" in the RB
(Residential Estate), RL (Residential Low), RS
(Residential Suburban) and RU (Residential Urban) land
use districts: and (Policy 1.S.10)
c. Defininq minimum unit sizes "to maintain the scale and
character of existinq residential neiqhborhoods."
(Policy 1.S.30)
2. Development Code Amendment No. 91-0S will not be detrimental
to the public interest, health safety, convenience or welfare
of the City in that the proposed amendment will not lead to
an increase in the allowable density or intensity of
residential development.
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3233 Arlington Avenue. Suite 201
Riverside. California 92506
(714) 683-7688
December 10, 1991
City of San Bernardino
Planning Department
300 N. D. Street
San Bernardino, CA
Attn: Planning Director-Al Bohey
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We, at Blackmon Homes, Inc. would like
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Sincerely,
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project Manager
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Dear Mr. Boughey:
Subject: Development Code amendment. minimum home size
The Development Code stipulates a 1700 sq. ft. minimum
home size. The current compromise recommendation is 1200 sq.
ft. I do not support either of the two standards. I am
particularly concerned regarding the northern portion of our
community. If consistency with existing development is to be a
guideline for future development then 1200 sq. ft. is to small.
The role of new housing in our community is an important
policy question that needs to be more thoroughly defined in the
General Plan. While it is important to the process of
developing standards it is a subject left for another day.
As a 3D-year resident of San Bernardino I have seen
considerable development. To recommend, an "appropriate"
standard I surveyed 30 subdivisions built over the past 15
years. While it is not a complete list. it is all the
information I could gather and represents a reasonable
cross-section of new homes (see attached survey). The survey
is concentrated in the northern portion of the City since that
is the area I feel most confident in offering a professional
opinion. From the survey I have developed some conclusions:
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1) Only 2 of the 8 subdivisions presently being sold
contain homes less than 1350 sq. ft.
2) Only 10 subdivisions in the entire survey offered
homes less than 1350 sq. ft.
3) Larger lot sizes result in larger homes.
4) Local builders tend to build larger homes when
compared to all developers.
I address my recommendations to that portion of the City
lying east of Fry. 215 and north of Fry. 30. It is not that
other areas of the City should have different standards but
that I only feel confident in my research for the northern
portion. My recommendations are:
RE - 1700 sq. ft.
RL - 1500 sq. ft.
RS - 1350 sq. ft. (excluding cluster development)
Any proposed regulation should be tested in the real
world. If the 1350 sq. ft. standard were applied to Tract No.
13554 which is presently being built in the Northpark area,
only 1 (11%) of their 5 floor plans would be eliminated. The
question of how much first-time buyer (entry level) housing
should be incorporated into new subdivisions is a matter of
debate. I believe the City should sponsor financing to focus
first-time buyers towards the existing housing market which
would create a sale f~r the "move up" buyer.
I do not recommend an "average" sq. ft. size. The formula
becomes confusing and lends itself to varying interpretations.
Builders will offer a range of home sizes in order to sell to a
broad market. During the public hearing process the City
Council retains the opportunity to condition individual tracts
with a formula of home sizes as warranted.
If we are to have standards at all they should be
appropriate for San Bernardino. Neither the present Code or
the committee recommendation fits our needs. If the Council
wishes to discuss this matter further I am confident that other
local builders will support my recommendation at future
hearings.
Sincerely,
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PROJECT HOMES SIZE SALES PRICE/
YE/.R NAME DEVELOPER (SQ. FT.) PRICE SQ. FT.
1991 Palm Monnig 1445 to $144,000 to $100
Terrace I I Development 2208 $186,000 $ 84
1991 Auburn McClellan 1: 1892 to $162,000 to $ 86
F:i dge Development 2636 $190,000 $ 72
1991 The Mc,nning 1: 1950 to $182,000 to $ 93
Estates Development 2809 $240,000 $ 85
1'387/88. University Jennel 1106 to $ 90,000 tc-
Heights 2100 $105,000
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PROJECT HOME SIZE
DATE NAME DEVELOPER (SQ. FT. )
1991 Cimarron Century 1136 t,:>
Ranch Homes 1'3'30
1987 Southpointe Kaufman t-< 1257 tc.
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1'381 Park Ashtc-n 1691 to
Valencia Development 1900
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Pi':ICE
PRICE/
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$113,0000 to $ 99
$136,000 $ 68
(Cajon)
(Cooley Ranch)
(Valencia)
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-The smallest homes listed are 3 bedrooms with 2 baths unless
(1:) which are 4 bedrooms with either 3 or 2 baths.
-This survey is limited to the northern portion of San Bernardino.
-This survey does not include hillside developments.
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PROJECT HOME SIZE SALES PRICEI
YEAF~ NAME OEVELOPEF.: (SQ.FT.) PRICE SQ. FT.
19'3'0/'3' 1 Mt?adowood F.;.rt'-cast 1188 to $118,000 tc. $ 9'3'
II Ot?vt?lopr'lt?nt 1858 $141,000 $ 76
1991 Tht? Griffith * 1950 tc. $196,000 to $100
Nt?ighborhood Homes 2100 $208,000 $ 99
1'3'86 Mayfit?ld NEo-al Sayrt? 1362 to
Court 1458
197817'3' N'Jrthpar k Sunpark 1440 tel
Highlands Inc. 1705
1'3'78 Hi llcrt?st Eastvalt? 1550 t.;.
Teyrace Co. 1885
SHANOIN HILLS
PROJECT HOME SIZE SALES PRICE;
YEAR NAME DEVELOPER (SQ. FT.) PRICE SQ. FT.
1991 MClnte-c i to I I AndEo-n 1200 tel $120,000 tc. $100
13r oup 1875 $1:50.000 $ 80
1991 Marlborough Marlborough :*. 2057 to $183,000 tel $ 89
Estatt?s Dt?v. Corp. 2773 $227,000 $ 82
1990/91 Shandin Hills Acacia :*: 2032 to $210,000 to $103
Estatt?s Const. Co. 2520 $260,000 $103
1990 Cambridgt? Osbornt? Dt?v. 1314 to $131,000 to $100
1753 $149,000 $ 85
1986 Morgan Huntt?r 1066 to
Manor Const. 1534
1'3'80 Fairway Lt?wis 1372 to
EstatEo-s Homt?s 1754
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PROJECT HOME SIZE SALES F'RICE
YEAl': NAt'iE DEVELOPER (SQ. FT.) PRICE SQ. FT.
1989/90 Bc.ni ta Ne-al 1420 to $114,000 $ 80
Vista Baker 1600 $123,000 $ 77
1981 St erl i ng Bc.b Britton 1600 tCI
Hei ght s 2100
1'381 Woodridge Western 1468 tc.
CClmmLul i t i e-s 1734
1981 Paci fie Le Bre-tt 12'30 to
Tt?rrace Helmes 1 f:"::; 3
1'380 Hlghland Sunpa~- k 1500 't-.:,
Terrace Inc. 1705
1980 Pa.: i fi c William 1180 tCI
Highlands Buster 1434
1980 Orange- .vanguard 1040 to
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Litlda Inc. 1650
1980 SerratlCI John 1563 to
Park He-ers 1779
Highland De-velopme-nt 1638 to
Vista Estates Dir...ensiclns 2001
1979 Foothill Bob Britton 1610 to
Canyon Estate-s 2143 '-
1 '376/77 Indian Bob Br i tton 1600 to
Canyon Estate-s 2100
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Ordinance No.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING
SECTIONS 19.04.030(2) (G) AND 19.04.030(2) (H) (1) (a) OF THE
SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL (DEVELOPMENT) CODE TO REVISE
MINIMUM RESIDENTIAL ROOM SIZE STANDARDS AND TO REVISE THE
MINIMUM DWELLING SIZE STANDARDS FOR NON-INFILL SINGLE-
FAMILY DETACHED DWELLINGS IN THE RESIDENTIAL ESTATES
(RE), RESIDENTIAL LOW (RL), RESIDENTIAL SUBURBAN (RS) AND
RESIDENTIAL URBAN (RU) LAND USE DISTRICTS CITYWIDE.
THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Page II-19, Section 19.04.030(2) (G),
MINIMUM ROOM SIZE STANDARDS, is amended to read as
follows:
"Minimum room size standards are as follows:
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Garage (2-car)
All other
Minimum Area in Sauare Feet
400
Subject to adopted UBC standards"
SECTION
Section
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19.04.030(2) (H) (l)(a), MINIMUM DWELLING SIZE STANDARDS
(Single-Family Dwellings), is amended to read as follows:
"Land Use
Minimum
Minimum Averaae
District
Area in Sauare
Livable Area
Feet
in Sauare Feet
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1,700
RL
1,200
1,500
RS*
1,200
1,300
RU
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* If the area within a 1, OOO-foot radius of the
proposed project perimeter is 75% developed and if
the average livable area for existing single-
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ORDINANCE...AMENDING SECTIONS 19.04.030(2) (G) AND
19.04.030(2) (H) (1) (a) OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL
(DEVELOPMENT) CODE TO REVISE MINIMUM RESIDENTIAL ROOM
SIZE STANDARDS AND TO REVISE THE MINIMUM DWELLING SIZE
STANDARDS FOR NON-INFILL SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED DWELLINGS
IN THE RESIDENTIAL ESTATES (RE), RESIDENTIAL LOW (RL),
RESIDENTIAL SUBURBAN (RS) AND RESIDENTIAL URBAN (RU) LAND
USE DISTRICTS CITYWIDE.
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family dwellings in the RS land use district within
this radius is less than 1,300 square feet, then the
minimum livable area for the proposed project may
be reduced to 1,000 square feet and the average
livable area may be reduced to the average for the
existing single-family dwelling units in the same
land use district within this radius; in no event,
however, shall the average livable area for the
proposed project fall below 1,000 square feet. The
maximum size of the development utilizing these
alternative standards shall not exceed 40 acres or
160 units."
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ORDINANCE...AMENDING SECTIONS 19.04.030(2) (G) AND
19.04.030(2) (H) (1) (a) OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL
(DEVELOPMENT) CODE TO REVISE MINIMUM RESIDENTIAL ROOM
SIZE STANDARDS AND TO REVISE THE MINIMUM DWELLING SIZE
STANDARDS FOR NON-INFILL SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED DWELLINGS
IN THE RESIDENTIAL ESTATES (RE), RESIDENTIAL LOW (RL),
RESIDENTIAL SUBURBAN (RS) AND RESIDENTIAL URBAN (RU) LAND
USE DISTRICTS CITYWIDE.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was
duly adopted by the Mayor and. Common Council of the City
of San Bernardino at a
meeting therefore, held
on the
day of
, 1992, by the
following vote, to wit:
Council Members: ~ ~ ABSTAIN ]i~
ESTRADA
REILLY
HERNANDEZ
MAUDSLEY
MINOR
POPE-LUDLAM
MILLER
City Clerk
The foregoing ordinance is hereby approved this
day of
, 1992.
W.R. Holcomb, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
Approved as to
form and legal content: