ORDINANCE NO. 875
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PATTERSON REVISING THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT SECTION OF TABLE 18.46.040-1 OF THE PATTERSON MUNICIPAL CODE, “DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
WHEREAS, the City has experienced an increasing number of requests for additional height in the City’s business park areas;
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the revision below will promote the health, safety, and welfare of the public, and protect property rights of owners, by mitigating the effects of increased height through review, architecture, and distance requirements; WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the revision of the Chapter below to the Patterson Municipal Code will promote the health, safety, and welfare of the public by providing additional employment opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered the proposed revision at a meeting on July 25, 2024 and recommended approval to the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE THE CITY OF PATTERSON CITY COUNCIL DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: Table 18.46.040-1 “Development Standards for Industrial Districts,” of the Patterson Municipal Code, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 18.46.040 Development Standards
The following development standards are applicable to the industrial zoning districts.
These standards, along with other development standards (e.g., landscaping requirements, parking standards) in this title and citywide design guidelines, are intended to assist property owners and project designers in understanding the city’s minimum requirements and expectations for high quality development.
Table 18.46.040-1
Development Standards for Industrial Districts
Industrial Districts
(See Section 18.46.020 for descriptions)
LI HI IBP IL
Floor Area Ratio (maximum) 1
Floor area ratio 0.4 0.4 n/a n/a
Setbacks (minimum) 2
Industrial Districts
(See Section 18.46.020 for descriptions)
LI HI IBP IL
Front and exterior yard 10' no min. 15' 15'
Side yard 3 no min. no min. n/a n/a
Rear yard 3 no min. no min. n/a n/a
Lot Area (minimum SF) 4
Lot area no min. no min. 65,340 sf
(1.5 acres)
87,120 sf
(2 acres)
Building Size (minimum SF)
Building size no min. no min. 15,000 sf 25,000 sf
Lot Dimensions (minimum)
Width no min. no min. 75' 100'
Depth no min. no min. 75' 100'
Height (maximum) 5
Building/structure n/a n/a 45' 45'6
Building/structure within 100' of the
property line of property zoned for
residential use
32' 32' n/a n/a
Building/structure more than 100' from
the property line of property zoned for
residential use
45' 50' n/a n/a
Lot Coverage (maximum)
Buildings n/a n/a 50% 50%
Impervious surface 90% 90% 80% 80%
Landscaping See regulations in Chapter 18.80
Lighting See regulations in Chapter 18.82
Fences, Walls and Screening See regulations in Chapter 18.70 Parking and Loading See regulations in Chapter 18.78
Signs See regulations in Chapter 18.84
Projections and Encroachments See regulations in Chapter 18.60 Table Notes:
1. Project may be eligible for a bonus as described in Chapter 18.90.
2. See additional regulations for setbacks and encroachments for accessory structures, fireplaces, architectural features, patios, decks, and fences in Chapter 18.60.
3. Minimum side yard setback is 5 feet when abutting alleys and 10 feet when abutting residential districts. Minimum rear yard setback is 10 feet when abutting alleys or residential districts. The minimum setback for parking, buildings, and other structures along Rogers Road, Baldwin Road, and Sperry Avenue shall be 20 feet measured from the property line or the adopted right-of-way plan line, whichever is greater.
4. For uses requiring a conditional use permit, the planning commission may establish alternative minimum lot sizes.
Projects with a land area 5 acres or greater, or projects with construction square footage of 30,000 square feet or greater, shall be subject to applicable review process in Article II.
5. See Chapter 18.60 for permitted projections into setbacks and exceptions to height limitations. A height increase may also be granted to allow for exceptional architecture or for unique architectural features (e.g., clock tower, church steeple, etc.) through the minor adjustment process (Section 18.16.110).
6. The Planning Commission may conditionally approve additional height adjustments up to 150 feet, subject to the following requirements:
a) Building heights above 70 feet must include a stepped profile. b) Building projections above 60 feet shall maintain, at a minimum, a 1:3 height to distance ratio from any residentially designated zone or General Plan area. c) Any building height over the maximum permitted shall be part of a building of at least 750,000 square feet, or a campus of buildings totaling 750,000 square feet, or more.
SECTION 2. If any section, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this ordinance is, for any reason, held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days from and after its final passage and adoption, and notice of the ordinance shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation at least fifteen (15) days prior to its effective date or a summary of the ordinance is published in a newspaper of general circulation at least five (5) days prior to adoption and again at least fifteen (15) days prior to its effective date.
The above ordinance was first introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson held on ________, 2024. At a regular meeting on __________, 2024, the City Council held a second reading of the ordinance, which was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
EXCUSED:
APPROVED:
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Michael Clauzel
Mayor of the City of Patterson
ATTEST:
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Aracely Alegre
City Clerk of the City of Patterson