ORDINANCE 1648ORDINANCE NO. 1648
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE EL SEGUNDO
MUNICIPAL CODE TO STREAMLINE THE PERMITTED USES AND
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN ALL ZONES AND IMPLEMENT
SEVERAL CLEANUP, CLARIFYING, AND CONFORMING PROVISIONS.
(ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 1230 AND ZONE TEXT
AMENDMENT NO. 18-04)
The City Council of the city of El Segundo does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1: The Council finds and declares as follows:
A. On August 14, 20�18, the City initiated the process to amend various
sections of El Segundo Municipal Code ("ESM,C") Title 15, i.e., the City's
Zoning Code.
B. The City reviewed the project's environmental impacts under the California
Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq.,
"CEQK) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of
Regulations §§15000, et seq., the "CEQA Guidelines");
C. The Community Development Department completed its review and
scheduled a public hearing regarding the application before the Planning
Commission for February 23, 2023;
D. On February 23, 2023, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to
receive public testimony and other evidence regarding the Ordinance
including, without limitation, information provided to the Planning
Commission by city staff; and, adopted Resolution No. 2867 recommending
that the City Council approve this Ordinance;
E. On April 18, 2023 and May 16, 2023, the City Council held a public hearing
and considered the information provided by City staff and public testimony
regarding this Ordinance; and
F. This Ordinance and its findings are made based upon the entire
administrative record including, without limitation, testimony and evidence
presented to the City Council at its April 18, 2028 and May 16, 2023 hearing
and the staff report submitted by the Community Development Department.
SECTION 2: Factual Findings and Conclusions. The City Council finds that adopting the
proposed Ordinance would result in the following:
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A. Amend ESMC Chapter 7-2 regarding noise and vibration to designate the
Planning Commission as the appeal body regarding decisions of the Noise
Control Officer;
B. Amend ESMC § 13-13-2 regarding numbering entrances to buildings to
clarify the Building Official or designee is responsible for assigning
addresses for buildings;
C, Amend ESMC § 15-1-6 to update and add definitions of terms;
D. Amend ESMC § 15-2-4 to update the fencing regulations for nonresidential
properties;
E. Delete ESMC § 15-2-5 regarding Height restrictions for buildings on through
lots;
F. Amend ESMC § 15-2-7 regarding encroachments;
G. Amend ESMC § 15-2-8 regarding screening;
H. Amend ESMC § 15-2-14 regarding landscaping;
I. Delete ESMC § 15-2-15 regarding video arcades;
J. Amend ESMC Chapter 15-4 regarding residential zones to update the
permitted uses and development standards for residential properties;
K. Amend ESMC Chapter 15-5 regarding commercial zones to update the
permitted uses and development standards for commercial properties;
L. Amend ESMC Chapter 15-6 regarding industrial zones to update the
permitted uses and development standards for industrial properties;
M. Amend ESMC Chapter 15-7 to update the permitted uses and development
standards in the Medium -Density Residential ("MDR") and Multi -Media
Overlay ("MMO") overlay districts;
N. Amend ESMC Chapters 15-8 and 15-10 to update the permitted uses in the
Open Space ("O-S") and Public Facilities (T-F") zones;
O. Amend ESMC Chapter 15-15 to update the parking area development
standards and the required number of automobile and bicycle spaces for
various uses;
P. Amend ESMC § 15-18-5 to clarify the Master Sign Program approval
process;
Q. Amend ESMC Chapter 15-30 (Enforcement; Penalty) to make formatting
changes and minor corrections;
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R. Amend ESMC §§ 15-31-3 through 15-31-6 (Right-of-way Dedications and
Improvements) to make formatting changes and minor corrections; and
S. Amend ESMC § 15-32-9 regarding Development Impact Fee Refunds to
clarify the process for issuing refunds.
SECTION 3: General Plan Findings. As required under Government Code § 65860, the
E SIVIC amendments proposed by the Ordinance are consistent with the El Segundo
General Plan as follows:
A. The proposed Ordinance is consistent with Objective LU3-2 of the General
Plan Land Use Element in that it would simplify and standardize the
development standards in the city's residential zones
B. The proposed Ordinance is consistent with Objective LU4-3 in that it
reduces setbacks for commercial zones, permits outdoor dining without
discretionary permits, and continues to require landscaping in all new office
and mixed -use developments.
D. The proposed Ordinance is consistent with Goal LU5 in that it simplifies and
standardizes development standards and continues to require landscaping
for commercial and industrial zones
E, The proposed Ordinance is consistent with Goal ED2-2 of the General Plan
Economic Development Element in that would simplify and standardize
development standards for businesses and residential uses and thereby
helping streamline the development process for the business and the
residential community.
E. The proposed Ordinance is consistent with Program 3 of the General Plan
Housing Element in that it would clarify the development standards and
permit process for accessory dwelling units and thereby assist in the
production of affordable housing.
SECTION 4: Zone Text Amendment Findings. In accordance with ESMC Chapter 15-27
(Amendments), and based on the findings set forth above, the proposed Ordinance is
consistent with and necessary to carry out the purpose of the ESMC as follows:
A. The Ordinance is consistent with the purpose of the ESMC, which is to
serve the public health, safety, and general welfare and to provide the
economic and social advantages resulting from an orderly planned use of
land resources.
B. The Ordinance is necessary to serve the public health, safety, and general
welfare by facilitating the development process and ensure the orderly
development of buildings, parking areas, landscaping, and the location of
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uses in the City. The intent of the Ordinance is to clarify and simplify
definitions of terms, the permitted uses, and the development standards in
various zones. It will facilitate and expedite the development process and
provide economic and social benefits resulting from the orderly planned use
of land resources, all in furtherance of the public health, safety, and general
welfare.
SECTION 5: Environmental Assessment. Pursuant to the provisions of CEQA, and the
CEQA Guidelines, the proposed Ordinance is exempt from further review. Specifically, it
is exempt under CEQA Guidelines § 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined
in § 15378) because it has no potential for resulting in a physical change to the
environment, directly or indirectly and CEQA Guidelines § 15601(b)(3) because the
Ordinance includes minor changes to the zoning code; no development is authorized with
this action, and it can seen that there is no possibility of significant environmental impacts.
In addition, any environmental impacts associated with this Ordinance are adequately
addressed in the General Plan final EIR. Accordingly, this Ordinance is consistent with
the General Plan final EIR and is exempt from further CEQA review. Furthermore, this
Ordinance constitutes a component of the El Segundo Municipal Code which the Planning
Commission determined to be consistent with the final EIR for the City of El Segundo
General Plan on December 1, 1992. Accordingly, no further environmental review is
required pursuant to CEQA Regulations. § 15168(c)(2).
SECTION 6: ESMC Section 7-2-2 regarding Noise and Vibration Definitions is amended
as follows:
7-2-2: DEFINITIONS:
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise clearly indicates, the words and
phrases used are defined as follows:
NOISE CONTROL OFFICER: The Director of Gem rn u -14PY, '--E-Gonomi-, an ID
Sefyieesgommunily Developmen.
SECTION 7: ESMC § 13-13-2 is amended as follows:
13-13-2: NUMBERING ENTRANCES TO BUILDINGS:
A, Placement: All entrances from the public streets of the City to buildings or
structures within the City shall be numbered as hereinafter provided. The number
of each and every such entrance shall be placed in a conspicuous place upon or
immediately adjacent to the door or gate closing such entrance. Each figure of the
number shall be at least two inches in height and of corresponding width. The
appropriate number of any entrance to any building or structure shall be placed
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thereon as herein provided within five k5) days after the receipt by the owner,
occupant, lessee, tenant or subtenant of such building of a notice from the Building
k+speGtGF or deal nee of the number designated for such building or
structure, and all numbers, other than the numbers provided for in this Chapter for
the respective entrances, shall be removed from every building by the owners,
occupants, lessees, tenants or subtenants thereof within five k5) days from the
service of the notice designating the appropriate numbers to be placed thereon.
B. Designation: It shall be the duty of the Building !nape fficial or designee to
designate the respective numbers for buildings or structures fronting on streets
heretofore laid out, or hereafter to be laid out or extended, and which may at this
time, or at any future time, be included within the present or future boundaries of
the City.
SECTION : ESMC § 15-1-4 is amended as follows:
15-1-4: ENFORCEMENT:
The Common
Development Director or his/her duly designated representative is hereby designated
as the enforcing agent of this title and any amendments thereto. The Director or his/her
designated representative has the authorit
v to re wire recordation of restrictive
covenants on a roe ,arid/or to deny germits to prevent un ermitted changes, of
use and to fulfill the purpose of this Title.
SECTION g: ESMC § 15-1-6 is amended as follows:
ESMC 15-1-6: DEFINITIONS:
The following words and phrases, when used in this title, shall have the meanings
respectively ascribed to them in this chapter:
ABUTTING/ABUTTING PROPERTY: Two {24 or more parcels sharing a common
boundary of at least one M point.
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FLOOR AREA (NET): The area of all floors or levels included within the exterior
surrounding walls of a building or structure. The total space devoted to high or medium
bay labs, in the M-1 zone only, may be multiplied by a factor of 0.5 to determine the net
floor area. Space devoted to the following shall not be included when determining the
total net floor area within a building or structure:
A. Elevator shafts.
B. Stairwells and stairway enclosures.
C. Courts or atriums.
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D. Rooms exclusively holding building operating equipment.
E. Parking spaces and parking structures.
F. That portion of any structure that is devoted exclusively to parking.
G. Restrooms and hallways in common areas of nonresidential buildings.
In the M-1 Zone only, the total space devoted to high or medium bay labs may be
multiplied by a factor of 0.5 to determine the net floor area
GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS/PUBLIC USES: Government build in s!' ublic uses
include but are not limited to Ci offices olive and fire staftons,.12ark,ing, post
offices libraries and related buildings.
LIVEMORK: The partial use of a dwelling unit for the following commercial uses: artists'
studios and workspace for artists and artisans, illustrators, painters, sculptors,
photographers, or other activities related to fine arts (except musicians); and architectural,
engineering, industrial design and drafting and other construction design activities.
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SOLAR ACCESS: The access .of a solar ener-gy system to direct sunlight.
SOLAR COLLECTOR: A device structure or a part of a device or structure for which
the grimary purpose is to transform solar radiant energy into thermal mechanical.
chemical or electrical energy.
SOLAR ENERGY: Radiant energy received from the sun that can be collected in the
form of heat or light by a solar collector,
SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM: A device or structural design feature a substantial
ur ose of which is to provide daylight for interior li htin_ or Provide for the
collection storage and distribution of solar ener.gy fors ace heating or cooling,
electricijy generation,or water heating.
SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM ACTIVE: A solar energy system whose rimia purpose
is to harvest energy by transforming,solar energy into another form of ener-gy or
transferring heat from a collector to another medium using mechanical electrical
or chemical means.
SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM GRID-INTERTIE: A photovoltaic system that is
connected to an electric circuit served,by an electric utilily.
SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM GROUND -MOUNTED: An Active Solar Energy System
that is structuralliy mounted to the round ,and is not roof -mounted- may be of an
size small- medium- or lar a -scale ..
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SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM LARGE-SCALE: An Active Solar Energy System that
occupies more than 40,000, sguare feet of surface area a uivalent to a rated
nameplate, capacitycapaci!y of about 25OkW DC or qreated.
SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM MEDIUM -SCALE: An Active Solar E,nergy S stem that
occul2ie,s more than 1,750 but less than 40,000 s uare feet of surface area
e uivalent to a rated nameplate cap,aciN of about 10 - 250 kW DC
SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM OFF -GRID: A photovoltaic solar energy system in which
the circuits energized by the solar energy.system are not electrically connected in
any way to electric circuits that are served by an electric utility.
SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM PASSIVE: A solar ener system that captures solar
light or heat without transforming it to another form of ener or transferrin the
energv,,via a heat exchanger.
SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM ROOF -MOUNTED: An Active Solar Energy System that
is structurall mounted to the roof of a buildingi or structure;_may be of any size
small- medium- or large-scale).
SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM SMALL-SCALE: An Active Solar EnergyS stem that
occupies 1,750 s uare feet of surface area or less (egiuivalent to a rated name late
capacily of about 10 kW DC or less).
SOLAR THERMAL SYSTEM: An Active Solar Energy S stern that uses collectors
to convert the sun's rays into useful forms of eneEgy for water heating, space
heatin � or space cooling,
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follows:
15-2-4: HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS FOR WALLS AND FENCES
A. Gene a Residential zones..anyee-,aA wall or fence feay4we4g inches {42-!!}
in height may be located ermined on any part of a lot. On an interior or corner lot,
a wall or fence getA, - t into, six feet (6} in height may be located anywhere on the
lot to the ahe rear behind the required front yard. On a reversed corner lot,
a wall or fence net4ne-re4hanyp to six feet (&} in height may be maintained anywhere on
the lot to -the -rear of-#4e--fear-" f-behind the required front yard except within the
required triangular open area at the rear constituting a part of the required side yard of
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the street side. The provisions of sections 15-2-6 and 15-2-11 of this chapter shall apply
to walls and fences adjacent to corners and driveways.
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1. Retaining Walls:
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a. Where a retaining wall protects a cut sloe below the natural grade,as
depicted in subsection 15-2-4A-4 the,,retaiining wall may be topped by a
fence or wall of a height equal to that which would otherwise be permifted
at that location This does not apply to retaining walls which Protect a fill
slope.
b. A retaining wall that protects a cut sloe located in a re uired front or
streetside setback is limited to three feet in height.
c. Where a retaining wall contains a fill and is not located in any rectuired
setback as depicted in subsection 1 -2 4A-4 the height of the wall
retaining the fill is considered as contributing to the permissible hei ht
of a fence or wall. If reguired,by the California Residential Code an open
work fence or guardrail, not more than 42 inches in height. may be erected
on top of a retaining wall. An "open work fence"" means a fence in which
the component solid port,ions are evenly distributed vertically oriented
and constitute not more than 25 percent of the total surface area of the
fence.
d. A retaining wall located in any re uired setback as depicted in
subsection 15-2-4A-4 may retain a maximum of three feet of fill. The
height of the retaining wall built to retain the fill is considered as
contributing to the permis,sible height of a fence or wall.
In a re uired side or rear setback if re aired by the California residential
Code an open work fence or guardrail, not more than 42 inches in height
may be erected on to of a retainin_q wall. However, the maximum height
of the fence and/or wall including a re uired openwork fence or -guardrail
is limited to six feet six inches..
In a required front setback a six-inch wall or fence may be erected on to
of a wall which retains a maximum of three feet. to open work fence
above the maximum 42-inch total height, is allowed i,n the front setback,
2. Exceptions: The provisions of this section shall not apply to fences recluired
by State law to surround and enclose -public utility installations or to
chainlink fences enclosing school grounds and public playgrounds.
. Adustments: A wall or fence up to eight feet in hei iht may be allowed in
residential zones subject to the approval of an adjustment3 pursuant to
chapters 22 and 23 of this title. A variance is re uired for a wall or fence in a
residential zone which exceeds eight feet in hei ht.
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B. Non-residential zones. Open, work fences up to eight feet in height may be
located on any part of a lot. Solid fences or walls up to six feet in height may be
located and maintained on any part of a lot behind the required front and street
side setbacks. Solid fences or walls up to 42 inches in height may be located in a
re uired front or street side setback.
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foot high masona wall shall be provided along the common propeft lines.
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1. Retaining walls
a. Where a retaining wall.,,protects, a cut sloe below the natural gra,de, as
depicted in subsection 15-2-4B-4 the retaining wall may be topped by a
fence or wall of a height a ual to that which would otherwise be permitted
at that location. This does not apply to retaining walls which protect a fill
slope.
b. A retaining wall that protects a cut sloe located in a required front or
streetsiide setback is limited to three feet in height.
c. Where a retaining wall contains a fill and is not located in any re uired
setback as depicted in subsection 115-2-4B- the height of the wall
retainina the fill is considered as contributin to the permissible hei ht
of a fence or wall. If re uired by the California. Building,Code an olgen
work fence or guardrail, not more than 42 inches in height, mayleerected
on top of a retaining wall. An "open work fence" means a fence in which
the com anent solid portions are evenly distributed vertically oriented
and constitute not more than 25 percent of the total surface area of the
fence.
d. A retaining wall located in any re uired setback as depicted in
subsection 115-2-4B-4 may retain a maximum of three feet of fill. The
height of the retaining wall built to retain the fill is considered as
contributing to thepermissible height of a fence or wall.
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2. Exceptions: The provisions of this section shall not apply to fences re uired
by state law to surround and enclose ublic utili installations or to
chainlink fences enclosing school ..rounds andublic plAygrounds.
3. Ad'ustments: If there is a Ci! verified nuisance criminal activily, or
extraordingy topographical circumstances a wall or fence may exceed the
maximum permifted height by.up to two feet subject to the approval of an
adiustment by the Director,pursuant to chapters 22 and 23 of this title. A
wall or fence may exceed the permitted height by more than two feet sub"
to the approval of an adjustment by the Planning Commission,pursuant to
chapters 22 and 28 of this title.
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conditions:
1. The temporary construction fencin shall surround all safety hazards as
re uired by the building official and shall revent unauthorized -entry to the
subject parcel;
2. The temporary construction fencing shall adequately screen outdoor
storage of construction a ui ment and materials as determined,by the Director.
Chain linked fencinct with a mesh screen in addition to the material identified in
ESMC Section 15-2-8 may be used as tem ora construction fencin
3. During construction the sub'ect temporary fencing shall be maintained in a
satisfactory condition as determined by the Director; and
4. Tem ora construction fencing shall be maintained jn a satisfacto
condition as determined bV the 'Director, and shall be removed unless such
removal would create a safety hazard as determinedby the director or the cit
building official within. 30 days of the following occurrences:
a. The expiration or withdrawal of the building/grading permit for
development of the fenced arcel• or
b. Issuance of the final buildin / radin ermit a roval or certificate of
occupancy for the development of the fenced parcel.
5. If tem ora construction fencin is determined b the director or the ci ,s
building official to be necessary to protect against a safely hazard or attractive
nuisance the temporary fencing may be erected for a period of 18C1 days or for a
longer period,as permitted by the building official until the hazard or nuisance is
abated after which the property owner shall either remove the
temporary fencing or replace the temporary fencing with Permanent fencin .
SECTION 11: ESMC § 15-2-5 (Height restrictions for buildings on through lots) is
deleted in its entirety.
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SECTION 12. ESMC § 15-2-6 is amended as follows:
15-2-6: CORNER AND ALLEY CLEARANCE:
For the purpose of safe visibility, all corner lots, and reversed corner lots must maintain a
triangular area, described as follows: one {}angle must be formed by the front and side
property lines, and the sides of this angle must be fi 15 feet min length, measured
along the front and side property lines; the third side of this triangle must be a straight line
connecting the two (2-)-other lines at their endpoints.
Lots located at the intersection of a public street and an alley must maintain a triangular
area, described as follows: one 0)-angle must be formed by the property lines abutting
the street and the alley, and the sides of this angle must be five feet k5� in length. The
third side of this triangle must be a straight line connecting the two (2)-other lines at their
endpoints. Along alleys that are more than fi#een15 feet 45 wide, this triangle must be
located only on the lot to the right of the alley as seen from a vehicle exiting the alley to
enter the adjacent street.
Within the area comprising these triangles, no trees, fences, shrubs, retaining walls,
buildings and structures, or other physical obstructions may exceed t"20 inches {3A!!)
in height from street grade, unless it is a tree which is trimmed to provide a minimum of
twelve12 feet ' of visibility from street grade under the canopy created by the
branches.
SECTION 13: ESMC § 15-2-7 is amended as follows:
15-2-7: ENCROACHMENTS:
Encroachments are subject to the following provisions in the indicated zones:
A. All Zones:�� n� 5�-6
be o en and unobstructed from the ground p,
eve ygyea required yard must p g d u except the
following intrusions may project two feet (2') into required yards, provided the required
yard cannot be reduced to less than three feet (X) in width:
1. Bay and greenhouse windows, on the first floor in any setback and on the second
floor only in the front yard setback, provided that said window is not wider than eight feet
k&' measured in the general direction of the wall of which it is a part;
2. Cornices, corbels, columns, belt courses, sills, eaves or other similar architectural
building features as defined in section 15-1-6 of this title. Eaves may project six inches
(" into any nonconforming side or rear yard which is three feet (34 in width;
3. Fireplace structures not wider than eight feet k84 measured in the general direction
of the wall of which it is a part;
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4. Planting boxes or masonry planters not exceeding fefty-twe42 inches r^�in
height;
5. Uncovered porches, platforms and landings which do not extend above the floor
level of the first floor. Ramps, stairs, and safety guardrails leading to said porches,
platforms and landings may encroach further into a required setback but must maintain
at least a three-foot (-3- distance to a property line -.Land
6. "Architectural landscape features" as defined in section 15-1-6 of this title
may encroach into setbacks asspecified in section 15-2-14 of this chapter.
B. Residential Zones: In Residential Zoning Districts:
1. A porte-cochere (open carport) may be placed over a driveway in the front
twe*20 feet (2A-} of one side yard setback, outside of the front yard setback, or attached
to the front y20 feet k2-04 of one dwelling unit closest to the front lot line, provided
the structure is not more than one story in height; is unenclosed on three k34 sides; and
is entirely open except for the necessary supporting columns and architectural features.
2. Mechanical equipment, such as pool heaters, water heaters, air conditioners, and
solar energy system appurtenances not wider than eight feet (&' measured in the general
direction of the wall of which it is a part, and adequately soundproofed, may project two
feet (24 into required side and rear yards, provided the required yard cannot be reduced
to less than three feet (3' .
3. Detached arbors, pergolas, or trellises that partially cover a walkway and do not
exceed eight feet W) in overall height, six feet (6 } in width, and five feet (a'} in length may
have a zero setback in the front and street -side yards. However, the structures must
comply with the requirements of sections - , "Corner And Alley Clearance", and -
- 1, "Driveway Visibility", of this chapter.
4. Uncovered porches, platforms and landings which do not exceed twelyeJ2 inches
(�1) in height above finished grade may have a zero setback in non -street fronting side
and rear yards.
S. Built-in barbs ues may have a zero setback in non -street fronting,side and
rear yards provided that the structures:
a. have no trellis or similar cover;
b. are placed adiacent to an existin solid wall°
c.. do not exceed the maximum height of the adjacent solid wall up -to a
maximum of six feet
d. are less than 120 s uare feet in size;
e. are located a minimum of three feet from an adjacent structure• and
f. are consistent with the California Fire Code.
C. Nonresidential Zones: In nonresidential zoning districts, mechanical equipment and
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accessory structures that do not contain occupied space, as defined by the California
Building Code adopted by this Code, or that do not contain net floor area, as defined in
section 15-1-6 of this title, may be located within a required interior side or rear setback
area.
1. Mechanical equipment includes emergency generators; air conditioning and
heating units; transformers; solar energy system appurtenances; and other equipment
that is accessory to the principal permitted use. Mechanical equipment does not include
electrical substations.
2. Accessory structures include trash and recycling enclosures; ground -mounted
and covered parking solar energy systems; and structures that exclusively house building
operating equipment that is accessory to the principal permitted use.
3. Mechanical equipment and non -occupied accessory structures within a required
setback are subject to the following requirements:
a. The mechanical equipment or accessory structure may not be higher than
eight 18 feet 0-8�.
b. The mechanical equipment or accessory structure may not be longer than
s *gQ feet (60') parallel to the line of the property to which it is situated or
longer than +hiFt 35 percent (35%) of the length of such property line to
which it is situated, whichever is less.
c. The mechanical equipment or accessory structure may not be located within a
required interior side or rear setback area if the interior side or rear property
line abuts a ResideRtiatlyresidentially zoned property or abuts a public street.
d. Operation of the mechanical equipment must not exceed the noise standards
for commercial and industrial property as identified in this Code.
e. The mechanical equipment or accessory structure must be set back from any
interior side or rear property line to meet all access, safety, and screening
requirements as specified in title 13 of this Code and this title, including, but not
limited to, adequate ingress and egress for public safety employees.
D. Urban Mixed Use North (MU-N), Urban Mixed Use South (MU-S), Corporate Office
(CO) And Light Industrial (M-1) Zones: In addition to the encroachments permitted in
nonresidential zoning districts generally, patios, decks, and similar outdoor areas used as
gathering spaces; and outdoor dining areas, may be located within setback areas as
follows:
1. Stairs, pedestrian ramps, and related safety guardrails must maintain at least a
three-foot (34 distance to a lot line.
2. Patios, decks, and similar outdoor areas used as gathering spaces, and outdoor
dining areas must be enclosed by walls, fences, and/or hedges. These may be up to
twe42 inches (42') in height and maintain at least a five-foot (54 distance to a property
line. Walls, fences, and/or hedges may exceed fedtwe42 inches (42"} in height, provided
that the portion exceeding forty we42 inches (42-!!) in height is of a transparent or
translucent material, subject to the review and approval of the Director. These areas may
be covered by a nonsolid trellis or pergola; or by a retractable awning, large umbrella or
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other similar nonpermanent cover which provides protection from rain, subject to the
approval by the Director.
SECTION 14: ESMC § 15-2-8 is amended as follows:
15-2-8: SCREENING:
Equipment must be screened in the following manner:
A. Electrical Lines; Cables: All electrical, telephone, cable television and similar service
wires and cables which provide direct service to the property being developed, within
the exterior boundary lines of such property, must be installed underground. Risers
on poles and buildings are permitted and must be provided by the developer or owner
onto the pole which provides service to said property. Utility service poles may be
placed on the rear of the property to be developed only for the purpose of terminating
underground facilities. The developer or owner is responsible for complying with the
requirements of this section and must make the necessary arrangements with the
utility companies for the installation of such facilities.
B. Equipment; Appurtenances: Equipment and appurtenances such as, but not limited to,
surface mounted transformers, pedestal mounted terminal boxes and meter cabinets,
sprinkler manifolds and concealed ducts in an underground system may be placed
above ground, provided that they are located in a fully enclosed structure or are
screened from public view to the satisfaction of the Director. Screening must
sufficiently obstruct view of said equipment from public rights -of -way surrounding the
equipment location. Screening material may include masonry, metal, wood, vinyl or
similar durable material. Screening may be up to fl4"20 percent (30%) open on the
vertical surface, for example, perforated, lattice, louvered, and stacked. Chain link
fencing may not be used for screening equipment. All vent pipes and similar devices
which are attached to a building must be painted to match the building.
C. Rooftop Installation: Mechanical equipment installed on rooftops must be screened
from public view to the satisfaction of the Director. Screening must sufficiently obstruct
the view of said equipment from public rights -of -way surrounding the equipment
location. Screening material may include masonry, metal, wood, vinyl or similar
durable material. Screening material and colors must be compatible with the building
on which the equipment is located. Screening may be up to t"20 percent (30%)
open on the vertical surface, for example, perforated, lattice, louvered, and stacked.
Chain link fencing may not be used for screening equipment.
D. Storage Areas: All outdoor storage areas, including those for cartons, containers and
trash, must be screened from public view to the satisfaction of the Director. Screening
must sufficiently obstruct view of said equipment from public rights -of -way surrounding
the storage area location. Screening material may include masonry, metal, wood, vinyl
or similar durable material. Chain link fencing may not be used for screening of storage
areas.
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E. Solar energy systems: All solar energy system appurtenances including,but
not limited to electrical conduit 'unction boxes water tanks supports, and
plumbing shall be screened to the maximum extent possible,, without
compromising the effectiveness of the solar collectors and shall be painted a
color similar to the color of the surface upon which the are mounted. Solar
collectors(modules, inverters and rails are exem t from the screening and
color Provisions of this subsection.
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SECTION 15: ESMC § 15-2-14 is amended as follows:
15-2-14: LANDSCAPING:
A. Requirement; Purpose: The goal of this section is to ensure that adequate landscape
areas and permanent water efficient irrigation systems are provided for all
nonresidential development. The area extending between a building{) and property
lines must contain both softscape and hardscape landscape materials, except for
those portions devoted to vehicular parking and loading. All softscape area provided
for each project site in nonresidential zoning districts must be natural plant material,
preferably native to the area and not include artificial turf or synthetic grass except as
otherwise provided in this title.
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comply with chapter 15A of this title relating to water conservation in landscaping.
B. Components: To achieve these purposes, the landscape criteria is divided into the
following components:
1. Vehicular Use Areas: All surface vehicular use areas (VUA) shall provide
landscape areas including shade trees and permanent irrigation systems, to cover
five percent {5%) of the VUA. Landscaping shall be distributed uniformly
throughout the VUA, and shall be in addition to the required property perimeter
and building perimeter landscaping. There shall be one M tree for every three
thousand- (3,000) square feet of VUA. These trees shall be evenly distributed
throughout the automobile parking area to provide shade and provided around the
perimeter of truck loading/waiting areas to provide screening. Individual tree and
planter areas shall not be less than three feet k3' in width, excluding curbs.
2. Building Perimeter: In those instances where setbacks are provided, all buildings,
including parking structures, shall have landscape areas and permanent irrigation
systems around their perimeter. A minimum horizontal depth of five feet (5') of
landscape materials, excluding curbs, shall be provided around the buildings,
except additions to buildings in the rear one-third {�/3) of a lot, which do not abut
residential property, where landscaping would not be visible from the public right-
of-way need not provide building perimeter landscaping in the rear. A combination
of soft and hard landscape materials may be installed, provided the use of such
materials form a cohesive, attractive and functional design.
3. Property Perimeter: All required setback areas must be landscaped as required
by chapter 15A of this title. In addition, the landscaping must incorporate the theme
utilized for the public rights -of -way and one M shade tree must be provided for
every twenty4ve4eet-(25425 feet of street frontage. The following encroachments
are permitted into the landscaped setback areas:
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a. Parking spaces including spaces for aut+ornobiles bicycles, and shared
mobiIit devices may encroach into a required street -facing setback up to a
maximum of fafty50 percent (50%) of the required setback area, provided a
minimum landscaped setback of five feet k5 } is maintained. PafkmingIlhese
spaces may encroach into a required interior side and rear setback up to the
interior side or rear property line, provided that the interior side and rear
property line does not abut a public or private street.
b. "Architectural landscape features", as defined in section 15-1-6 of this title, may
encroach into the landscaped setback area up to a maximum of eightyLO
percent ) of the required setback distance, provided a minimum
landscaped setback of five feet k5 } is maintained. The features may cover a
maximum of twe ve 6 percent (25%) of the total setback area of the
+sue, and be a maximum of 20 feet (20!) in height. Encroachments
which exceed any of these standards, or which contain an open roof covering
or side walls with greater than twe-PAy2 percent "�, component solid
portions, requires the approval of an adjustment, as provided in chapter 2422
of this title.
A combination of soft and hard landscape materials may be installed, provided
the use of such materials will form a cohesive, attractive and functional design.
Such design is to be integrated with and, if appropriate, physically connected
to that provided for the building and VUA areas.
4. Minimum &z+els%zes for iar t rnaterial:
a. The minimum tree container size for all trees on a site must be provided as
follows:
(1) At least tw ty2Q percent „(20%) of the trees must be N#y—s4 6--inch kWW
box size or larger.
(2) At least t#i-rty30 percent (30%) of the trees must be tweety4 winch (24!!)
box size or larger.
(3) The remaining fi percent (50%) must be fifteen (15) gallon size or
larger.
(4) The Director e j-a --- i' i may approve smaller tree
container sizes than required based on site conditions, however no tree may
be smaller than a fifteen (15) gallon size.
b. Shrubs must be planted from a minimum five (5) gallon size container. One M
gallon size containers may be allowed for shrubs that are not commonly
available in five {5) gallon size containers, subject to approval by the Director
of-Ranning aIt ' Safes.
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SECTION 16: ESMC § 15-2-15 regarding video arcades is deleted.
SECTION 11: ESMC Article 15-4A (Single -Family Residential (R-1) Zone) is amended
in its entirety to read as follows:
15-4A-1: PERMITTED USES:
Table No. 1 below contains the uses permifted in the R-1 R-2 and R-3 zones
including uses permifted by right, accessonf, uses and uses subject to a
conditional use permit.
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Table No. 1 — Permitted uses in residential zones
Uses
zones
R-1 R-2 R-3
Residential uses/Hospitality
Accessory dwelling units, per ESMC Article 15-4E
A
A
A
Condominiums and stock cooperatives converted from multiple -family dwellings subject to the
requirements of the Subdivision M 3p Act
P
Lod in houses
Micro -unit developments
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P
P
Mobile home parks, sub`ect to Building and California Health and Safe Code regulations
CUP
CUP
CUP
Mobile or manufactured homes
P
P
P
Multiple -family dwellings
I
,P
Renting of up to two rooms to not more than four persons per dwellin unit
P
P
P
Short-term rentals, per ESMC Cha ter 4-162
P
P
P
Single-family dwellin s
P
P
P
Two-family dwellings, du lexes, or two one -family dwellings
P
: P
Group care uses
3
I Da care centers
P
Family care home, foster family home, or group home serving six or fewer children (State
authorized, certified or licensed)E
P
P
P
Large family daycare homes
P
P
P
Residential facility, residential care facility, residential care facility for the elderly, intermediate
care facility, developmentally disabled habilitative or nursing, or congregate living health facility,
serving six or fewer parsons State authorized, certified or licensed
P
F
P
P
Senior citizen housin sub`ect to California GovernmentCode sections 65913, 65914 and 65915
CUP
Senior housing facilities, including, but not limited to, rest homes, convalescent homes, or
nursing homes
CUP
Small faril (daycare homes
P
P
I P
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Transitional or Supportive Housing
c_
Non-residential uses
Assemblyhalls
Home occu ations
Private schools
Miscellaneous uses
P
P
I P
;CUP
P
CUP
P
CUP
P
CUP
Animals and es per ESMC Chapter 6-2
P
P
P
, Beekee inper ESMC Chapter 6-2
A
Detached accessory buildin s and structures, includin rivets era es
; A
` A
A
PlaV structures
A
A
A
Public arltin areas abuttin lots zoned commercial or industrial
CUP
Public parks, playgrounds, and recreational areas, except ballparks, bleachers, swimming
; P
P
P
Dols or similar facilities for com etitive s _arts or for use/hirin 3of ublic amusement devices
Roof -mounted and small-scale round -mounted solar energy systems
A
A
A
Any use customarily incidental to a permitted use
A
A
A
Other similar uses approved by the Director, per ESMC Chapter 15-22
A, P,
A, P,
A, P,
AUP,
AUP,
AUP,
CUP
CUP
CUP
Notes:
1. P = Permitted use, A = Accessory use, AUP = Use subject to an administrative use permit (Per ESMC Chapters 15-22 and 15-23), CUP = Use
subject to a conditional use permit (per ESMC Chapters 24 and 28), N = prohibited
2. A short-term rental unit is not a permitted use in the absence of a valid short -tern rental permit per ESMC Chapter 4-16
3. Subject to the provisions of ESMC Chapter 15-13C (Micro -units)
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SECTION 18: ESMC Article 15-413 (Two -Family Residential (R-2) Zone) is
amended in its entirety to read as follows:
ARTICLE B. SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) ZONE
15-413-1: PURPOSE
15-4113-2: PERMITTED USES
15-413-3: SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR LOTS WIDER THAN 25 FEET
15-413-3-1: SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR LOTS 25 FEET WIDE OR LESS
15-413-4: LANDSCAPING
15-4113-5: OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING SPACES
15-413-6: SIGNS
15-413-7: VEHICULAR ACCESS
15-413-1: PURPOSE:
The purpose of this zone is to provide consistency with and implement policies related to
those locations which are designated Single -Family on the General Plan land use map
and in the General Plan text. This zone is to provide for and promote the development of
single-family homes within a safe and healthy environment for existing and future
residents.
15-413-2: PERMITTED USES
Permitted uses, permitted accessory uses, and uses subject to conditional use permit for
all residential zones are listed in Article 154A of this Title.
15-413-3: SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR LOTS WIDER THAN 25 FEET:
All uses on lots that are wider than 25 feet within the R-1 Zone must comply with the
development standards contained in this section.
A. General Provisions:
1. As provided by chapter 2 of this title.
2. New dwelling units must be internally integrated and connected.
3. An addition to, or extension of, a dwelling unit, except a garage or an accessory
dwelling unit, must share a common wall and be internally integrated and
connected to the existing dwelling unit.
4. Mobile and manufactured homes are subject to the following requirements:
a. The mobile or manufactured homes has been certified pursuant to the National
Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, and
has not been altered in violation of applicable codes; and
b. The mobile or manufactured home must be installed on a permanent
foundation in compliance with all applicable building regulations and division
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13, part 2 (commencing with section 18000) of the California Health and Safety
Code.
B. Height:
1. The height of all buildings or structures with a pitched roof must not exceed 32 feet
and two stories. Buildings or structures with a flat roof must not exceed 26 feet and
two stories.
2. A maximum grade differential of six feet is permitted on sloping lots. The height
which exceeds the maximum grade differential is included in measuring the
maximum building height. On sloped lots, a segmented grade plane may be
applied to different portions of a building.
3. See section 15-2-3 of this title for exceptions to building height.
C. Lot Area: A minimum of 5,000 square feet.
D. Setbacks:
1. Front yard: Minimum setback of 22 feet. Front yard setbacks for two car and three
car garages located in the front half of a lot must comply with the standards
contained in subsection G of this section.
a. Permitted front yard setback encroachments:
(1) Porches or verandas in a front yard setback not fully enclosed on three sides
(railings and/or columns permitted) may encroach into the front setback a
maximum of six feet;
(2) The first floor front yard setback facing exterior wall of a dwelling may
encroach up to two feet for a width not exceeding 30 feet when a first floor
porch or veranda, not fully enclosed on three sides, is also projecting into
the front yard setback. The total amount of encroachment may not exceed
six feet in depth combined for both the dwelling structure and a porch or
veranda, for a minimum 50 percent of the building width;
(3) Raised decks, where the walking surface is not greater than 24 inches
above adjacent grade, in conjunction with a lattice deck cover not greater
than 10 feet above adjacent grade may encroach into the front yard setback
a maximum of six feet in depth and 50 percent of the building width;
(4) Lattice patio covers, pergolas, arbors, or trellises not greater than 10 feet in
height (as measured from the lowest adjacent grade to the highest point of
the cover) may encroach into the front yard setback a maximum of six feet
in depth and 50 percent of the building width;
(5) Architectural elements such as towers or turrets not greater than eight feet
in diameter may encroach into the front setback a maximum of four feet;
2. Side yard: Structures must maintain a minimum setback on each side of the lot of
10 percent of the width of the lot, but can never be less than three feet and need
not be more than six feet.
3. Setbacks for detached accessory structures:
a. Detached accessory structures, including garages, must maintain a minimum
setback on each side of the lot of 10 percent of the width of the lot, but may not
be less than three feet and need not be more than six feet on the first floor.
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b. The second floor of a detached accessory structure, including garages, must
maintain a minimum setback on each side of the lot of 10 percent of the width
of the lot plus an additional setback of two feet, but must not be less than five
feet and need not be more than eight feet.
c. Detached accessory structures, including garages, that are only one story in
height and are located in the rear third of the lot, must maintain a minimum side
setback of two feet.
d. Detached accessory structures that are two stories high, and located in the rear
third of the lot, must maintain a minimum side setback of two feet on the first
floor and a minimum five feet on the second floor.
e. Detached accessory structures must maintain a minimum setback of three feet
from the rear property line on the first floor and must maintain a minimum
setback of five feet from the rear property line on the second floor.
f. Rooftop decks with required railings are permitted on single -story accessory
structures and on top of the single -story portions of two-story accessory
structures. Rooftop decks are not permitted on top of two-story accessory
structures. Rooftop decks must maintain a minimum setback on each side of
the lot of 10 percent of the width of the lot, plus an additional setback of two
feet but can never be less than five feet, as measured from the property line to
the required railing of the rooftop deck.
Side yard, Reversed Corner: Reversed corner lots must have the following side
yard with a triangular area described as follows: One angle must be formed by the
rear and street side property lines, and the sides of this angle must be 15 feet in
length, measured along the rear and street side property lines. The third side of
this triangle must be a straight line connecting the two other lines at their endpoints.
This triangular side yard setback area is in addition to the other side yard setback
requirements described in subsection D2 of this section.
Rear yard: Primary structures must maintain a minimum setback of five feet.
Exceptions: Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection D, the west side yard
of 618 W. Oak Avenue, more particularly described as the north 142.5 feet of the
south 285 feet of the east 50.265 feet of Lot 14, Block 9, Tract No. 1685,
commencing 63 feet south of the front lot line and continuing south a distance of
30 feet, must be three inches in width so long as that certain structure located
along that 30-foot distance which existed on January 11, 1973, remains in
existence. Upon the removal or destruction of said building, this property is no
longer exempt from this subsection D.
Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection D, the south side yard of 724
Penn Street, more particularly described as the south 55 feet of the north 110 feet
of Lot 8, Block 92, El Segundo Sheet No. 4, commencing 84 feet east of the front
lot line and continuing east a distance of 20 feet, must be three feet in width so
long as that certain structure located along that 20 foot distance which existed on
January 11, 1973, remains in existence. Upon the removal or destruction of said
building, this property is no longer exempt from this subsection D.
E. Lot Width: A minimum of 50 feet.
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F. Minimum Unit Size and Floor Area Ratio:
The minimum dwelling unit size shall be 250 square feet and the floor area ratio shall be
as follows:
1. The maximum total building area on the lot shall not exceed an overall floor area
ratio (FAR) of 0.60. There is no minimum building size.
2. The maximum FAR for the second floor of the primary structure shall not exceed
0.25.
3. In calculating the overall FAR, floor area is measured to the interior of a building's
perimeter walls and shall include all floors of the primary dwelling (i.e., main
structure), attached and detached accessory dwelling units, habitable attic space,
accessory buildings, balconies, decks, verandas, and porches.
4. Areas where the vertical measurement between the floor and ceiling directly above
is 14 feet or more shall be counted on both the first and second stories for FAR
calculations (areas such as rotundas, spaces with vaulted ceilings, and other
similar areas with volume).
5. Stairs and elevators are counted once and are applied to the first floor.
6. For purposes of calculating floor area, the following are not included:
a. Basements as defined in section 15-1-6 of this title;
b. Up to 500 square feet of interior floor area of an attached or detached garage;
c. Detached accessory structures measuring not more than 120 square feet;
d. First floor decks, verandas and porches under 30 inches in height (as
measured from adjacent grade to the walking surface).
e. Up to 500 square feet cumulative of first floor decks, verandas and porches,
covered or uncovered, attached or detached, and at least 30 inches in height
(as measured from adjacent grade to the walking surface), provided that the
deck, veranda or porch is at least 50 percent open on the sides.
f. Second floor balconies and decks that are not covered.
g. Up to 12 square feet of second floor decks and balconies that are covered by
roof, lattice or trellis.
h. The area of decks, balconies, verandas or porches covered by eave projections
up to 18 inches.
7. In cases of uncertainty or ambiguity, the director will determine whether an area is
counted toward FAR.
G. Placement of buildings and structures:
1. A minimum distance of three feet must be maintained between buildings.
2. A detached single -story accessory structure in the rear third of the lot may be
located as described in the requirements for setbacks in subsection D of this
section, unless one of the following conditions exists:
a. Where the lot abuts an alley and the vehicular entrance to the detached
accessory structure is from the alley, such detached accessory structure must
be set back a distance measured from the opposite side of the alley that will
provide a turning radius as follows:
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90 degrees - 25 feet
75 degrees - 21 feet
60 degrees - 18 feet
45 degrees - 15 feet
b. On the rear third of a reversed corner lot a single -story detached accessory
structure may be built to the interior lot side line, but no building may be erected
closer than five feet to the property line of any abutting lot to the rear. However,
if an alley intervenes and the vehicular entrance to the detached accessory
building is directly from the street side, a detached accessory building may be
built to the rear lot line.
3. A garage that is attached to a dwelling that is located in the front half of the lot
facing the front property line must be set back a minimum of 24 feet from the front
property line -unless the building has a porch, veranda, or deck at least eight feet
in width by four feet in depth, then a minimum front setback of 22 feet is permitted.
4. An attached three -car garage located in the front half of the lot that faces the front
property line where one of the stalls is not tandem, must have at least two individual
car door openings. The following garage designs are encouraged:
a. Three -car garages constructed as attached or detached structures at the rear
of a lot.
b. Tandem for parking provided in excess of a two -car garage.
c. Attached three -car garages located on the front of a dwelling face toward the
side property lines.
5. Accessory outdoor showers attached to a building wall are permitted, but must not
encroach in a required setback and must not be roofed. They may be enclosed
with walls on three sides and a shower door on one side.
H. Detached accessory buildings as defined in section 15-1-6 of this Title:
1. All detached accessory structures may not exceed 1,200 square feet gross floor
area in aggregate per parcel;
2. Except as permitted in Chapter 15-4E related to accessory dwelling units,
detached accessory buildings are limited to two {2-} stories, and may include an
attic, which may be used for storage purposes only, provided that access to the
attic is not from permanently fixed stairs (pull down type stairs are permitted), no
plumbing is permitted, and electrical fixtures are limited to the minimum required
by the California Building Code and California Electrical Code;
3. Unless permitted as an accessory dwelling unit, detached accessory buildings may
not contain a kitchen or kitchen facilities, a bathtub or shower and may not be used
for sleeping purposes or as an "R" occupancy, as defined by the California Building
Code, except that they may contain a sink and a toilet;
4. Unless permitted as an accessory dwelling unit, detached accessory buildings may
not be rented or used as a separate dwelling unit; and
5. Before the City issues a building permit for a detached accessory structure, except
an accessory dwelling unit, the Director will require that a covenant running with
the land be recorded stating that the accessory structure may not be used in
violation of this section.
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15-413-3-1: SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR LOTS 25 FEET WIDE OR
LESS:
All uses on lots 25 feet wide or less within the R-1 Zone must comply with the
development standards contained in this section.
A. General Provisions:
1. As provided by chapter 2 of this title.
2. New dwelling units must be internally integrated and connected.
3. An addition to, or extension of, a dwelling unit, except a garage or an accessory
dwelling unit, must share a common wall and be internally integrated and
connected to the existing dwelling unit.
4. Mobile and manufactured homes are subject to the following requirements:
a. The mobile or manufactured homes has been certified pursuant to the National
Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, and
has not been altered in violation of applicable codes; and
b. The mobile or manufactured home must be installed on a permanent
foundation in compliance with all applicable building regulations and division
13, part 2 (commencing with section 18000) of the California Health and Safety
Code.
B. Height:
1. The height of all buildings or structures with a pitched roof must not exceed 32 feet
and two stories. Buildings or structures with a flat roof must not exceed 26 feet and
two stories.
2. A maximum grade differential of six feet is permitted on sloping lots. The vertical
height which exceeds the maximum grade differential is included in measuring the
maximum building height. On sloped lots, a segmented grade plane may be
applied to different portions of a building.
3. See section 15-2-3 of this title for exceptions to building height.
C. Lot area: A minimum of 5,000 square feet.
D. Setbacks:
1. Front yard: A minimum of 22 feet.
a. Permitted front yard setback encroachments:
(1) Porches or verandas in a front yard setback not fully enclosed on three sides
(railings and/or columns permitted) may encroach into the front setback a
maximum of six feet;
(2) The first floor front yard setback facing exterior wall of a dwelling may
encroach up to two feet for a width not exceeding 30 feet when a first floor
porch or veranda, not fully enclosed on three sides, is also projecting into
the front yard setback. The total amount of encroachment may not exceed
six feet in depth combined for both the dwelling structure and a porch or
veranda, for a minimum 50 percent of the building width;
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(3) Raised decks, where the walking surface is not greater than 24 inches
above adjacent grade, in conjunction with a lattice deck cover not greater
than 10 feet above adjacent grade may encroach into the front yard setback
a maximum of six feet in depth and 50 percent of the building width;
(4) Lattice patio covers, pergolas, arbors, or trellises not greater than 10 feet
above adjacent grade (as measured from the lowest adjacent grade to the
highest point of the cover) may encroach into the front yard setback a
maximum of six feet in depth and 50 percent of the building width;
(5) Architectural elements such as towers or turrets not greater than eight feet
in diameter may encroach into the front setback a maximum of four feet;
2. Side yard: A minimum of three feet.
3. Detached accessory structures and garages: Detached accessory structures and
attached garages are allowed along the property line on one interior side lot line,
provided that the detached accessory structure or attached garage is in the rear
one-third of the lot.
4. Side yard, reverse corner: Reversed corner lots must have a side yard with a
triangular area described as follows: One angle must be formed by the rear and
street side property lines, and the sides of this angle must be 15 feet in length,
measured along the rear and street side property lines. The third side of this
triangle must be a straight line connecting the two other lines at their endpoints.
This triangular side yard setback area is in addition to the other side yard setback
requirements described in subsection D2 of this section.
5. Rear yard: A minimum of five feet. Detached accessory structures are allowed zero
setback on the rear property line.
E. Lot Width: A minimum of 50 feet.
F. Minimum Unit Size:
The minimum dwelling unit size shall be 250 square feet.
G. Placement of buildings and structures:
1. A minimum distance of three feet must be maintained between buildings;
2. A detached accessory structure in the rear third of the lot may be located on the
rear and one interior side lot line, unless one of the following conditions exists:
a. Where the lot rears upon an alley and the vehicular entrance to the detached
accessory structure is from the alley, such detached accessory structure must
be set back a distance measured from the opposite side of the alley that will
provide a turning radius as follows:
90 degrees - 25 feet
75 degrees - 21 feet
60 degrees - 18 feet
45 degrees - 15 feet
b. On the rear third of a reversed corner lot a detached accessory structure may
be built to the interior lot side line, but no building must be erected closer than
five feet to the property line of any abutting lot to the rear. However, if an alley
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intervenes and the vehicular entrance to the detached accessory building is
directly from the street side, a detached accessory building may be built to the
rear lot line.
H. Lot Coverage: All buildings, including detached accessory buildings, shall not cover
more than 40 percent of the lot area. This coverage may be increased to 47 percent
if the height of all the structures is limited to 18 feet. If a building exceeds 18 feet in
height, the lot coverage shall not exceed 40 percent under any circumstances.
.
a Mimi
A+B =40% if
bldg. height is
over 18'.
A+B <-47% if
bldg. height is
18' or under.
1. Building Wall Modulation: Architectural building features, in conformance with the
definition of "architectural building feature" in section 15-1-6 of this title, must be
included to modulate the one-story exterior building walls subject to the approval of
a
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the director, and for two-story structures as specified in subsection D, "Setbacks", of
this section.
J. Detached accessory buildings, not including detached accessory dwelling units as
defined in section 15-1-6 of this Title:
1. All detached accessory structures may not exceed 1,200 square feet gross floor
area in aggregate per parcel except as permitted in Chapter 154D;
2. Except as permitted in Chapter 154E related to accessory dwelling units, detached
accessory buildings are limited to one floor, but may include an attic, which may
be used for storage purposes only, provided access to the attic is not from
permanently fixed stairs (pull down type stairs are permitted), no plumbing is
permitted, and electrical fixtures are limited to the minimum required by the
California Building Code and California Electrical Code;
3. Unless permitted as an accessory dwelling unit, detached accessory buildings may
not contain a kitchen or kitchen facilities, a bathtub or shower and may not be used
for sleeping purposes or as an R occupancy, as defined by the California Building
Code, except that they may contain a sink and a toilet;
4. Unless permitted as an accessory dwelling unit, detached accessory buildings may
not be rented or used as a separate dwelling unit; and
5. Before the City issues a building permit for a detached accessory structure, except
an accessory dwelling unit, the Director must require that a covenant running with
the land be recorded stating that the accessory structure may not be used in
violation of this section.
15-413-4: LANDSCAPING:
Landscaping and irrigation must be provided within the front and street side setback
areas. Those setback areas fronting upon a public street must incorporate a combination
of softscape and hardscape in the landscape except for those portions devoted to
vehicular parking. They may contain artificial turf or synthetic grass provided that it: 1) is
not harmful to the environment (such as containing lead based or other hazardous
materials); 2) includes a pervious surface to address percolation, drainage, runoff, and
stormwater detention requirements; and 3) is incorporated into a comprehensive
landscaping design and site plan.
A. A minimum of 25 percent of the front yard setback area must be maintained with
permanent landscaping that contains a combination of lawn, trees, vines, bushes and
ground covers, and does not include hardscape materials for lots less than 50 feet in
width.
B. A minimum of 35 percent of the front yard setback area must be maintained with
permanent landscaping that contains a combination of lawn, trees, vines, bushes and
ground covers, and does not include hardscape materials for lots that are 50 feet or
greater in width.
15-413-5: OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING SPACES:
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Off street parking must be provided as required by chapter 15 of this title.
15-413-6: SIGNS:
Signs in the R-1 zone must comply with the requirements of chapter 18 of this title.
15-413-7: VEHICULAR ACCESS:
Where an R-1 lot abuts an alley, vehicular access to the lot must be from the alley. Curb
cuts and driveways must be installed in conformance with ESMC subsection 15-15-50.
SECTION 19: ESMC Article 154C (Multi -Family Residential (R-3) Zone) is
amended in its entirety to read as follows:
ARTICLE C. TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-2) ZONE
15-4C-1: PURPOSE
15-4C-2: PERMITTED USES
15-4C-3: SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
15-4C-4: LANDSCAPING
15-4C-5: OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING SPACES
15-4C-6: SIGNS
15-4C-7: VEHICULAR ACCESS
15-4C-1: PURPOSE
The purpose of this zone is to provide consistency with and implement policies related to
those locations which are designated Two -Family on the General Plan land use map and
in the text. This zone is to provide for and promote the development of single-family and
two-family homes within a safe and healthy environment for existing and future residents.
15-4C-2: PERMITTED USES
Permitted uses, permitted accessory uses, and uses subject to conditional use permit for
all residential zones are listed in Article 154A of this Title.
15-4C-3: SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
All uses in the R-2 Zone shall comply with the development standards contained in this
section.
A. General Provisions:
1. As provided by chapter 2 of this title..
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2. Any use permitted in the R-1 Zone, when developed in the R-2 Zone, shall be
constructed in accordance with R-2 site developments standards and parking
requirements.
3. New dwelling units must be internally integrated and connected.
4. An addition to, or extension of a dwelling unit, except a garage or an accessory
dwelling unit, must share a common wall and be internally integrated and
connected to the existing dwelling unit.
5. Mobile and manufactured homes are subject to the following requirements:
a. The mobile or manufactured home has been certified pursuant to the National
Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, and
has not been altered in violation of applicable codes; and
b. The mobile or manufactured home must be installed on a permanent
foundation in compliance with all applicable building regulations and division
13, part 2 (commencing with section 18000) of the California Health and Safety
Code.
B. Height:
1. The height of all buildings or structures with a pitched roof shall not exceed 32 feet
and two stories. Buildings or structures with a flat roof must not exceed 26 feet and
two stories.
2. A maximum grade differential of six feet is permitted on sloping lots. The vertical
height which exceeds the maximum grade differential limit is included in measuring
the maximum building height. On sloped lots, a segmented grade plane may be
applied to different portions of a building.
3. See section 15-2-3 of this title for exceptions to building height.
C. Lot Area: A minimum of 7,000 square feet. Lots less than 4,000 square feet in area
shall be occupied by only one dwelling unit, provided all other requirements of this title
are met.
D. Setbacks:
1. Front yard: A minimum of 20 feet.
a. Permitted front yard setback encroachments:
(1) Porches or verandas in a front yard setback not fully enclosed on three sides
(railings and/or columns permitted) may encroach into the front setback a
maximum of six feet;
(2) The first floor front yard setback facing exterior wall of a dwelling may
encroach up to two feet for a width not exceeding 30 feet when a first floor
porch or veranda, not fully enclosed on three sides, is also projecting into
the front yard setback. The total amount of encroachment may not exceed
six feet in depth combined for both the dwelling structure and a porch or
veranda, for a minimum 50 percent of the building width;
(3) Raised decks, where the walking surface is not greater than 24 inches
above adjacent grade, in conjunction with a lattice deck cover not greater
than 10 feet above adjacent grade may encroach into the front yard setback
a maximum of six feet in depth and 50 percent of the building width;
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(4) Lattice patio covers, pergolas, arbors, or trellises not greater than 10 feet
above adjacent grade (as measured from the lowest adjacent grade to the
highest point of the cover) may encroach into the front yard setback a
maximum of six feet in depth and 50 percent of the building width;
(5) Architectural elements such as towers or turrets not greater than eight feet
in diameter may encroach into the front setback a maximum of four feet.
2. Side Yard: Structures shall maintain a minimum setback on each side of the lot of
10 percent of the width of the lot, but shall never be less than three feet and need
not be more than five feet. Any detached accessory structures, and attached
garages on 25-foot wide lots only, located on the rear one-third of the lot are
allowed zero setback on one interior side lot line.
3. Side Yard, Reversed Corner: Reversed corner lots shall have the following side
yard with a triangular area described as follows: one angle shall be formed by the
rear and street side property lines, and the sides of this angle shall be 15 feet in
length, measured along the rear and street side property lines. The third side of
this triangle shall be a straight line connecting the two other lines at their endpoints.
This triangular side yard setback area shall be in addition to the other side yard
setback requirements described in subsection D2 of this section.
4. Rear Yard: A minimum of five feet. Detached accessory structures are allowed
zero setback on the rear property line. A dwelling unit above a garage where the
vehicular entrance is from an alley shall maintain a minimum one -foot setback.
E. Lot width: A minimum of 50 feet.
F. Minimum Unit Size:
The minimum dwelling unit size shall be 250 square feet.
G. Placement of buildings and structures:
1. A minimum distance of three feet must be maintained between buildings.
2. A detached accessory structure in the rear one-third of the lot may be located on
the rear and one interior side lot line, unless one of the following conditions exists:
a. Where the lot rears upon an alley and the vehicular entrance to the detached
accessory structure is from the alley, such detached accessory structure shall
be set back a distance measured from the opposite side of the alley that will
provide a turning radius as follows:
90 degrees - 25 feet
75 degrees - 21 feet
60 degrees - 18 feet
45 degrees - 15 feet
b. On the rear third of a reversed corner lot, a detached accessory structure may
be built to the interior lot side line, but no building shall be erected closer than
five feet to the property line of any abutting lot to the rear. However, if an alley
intervenes and the vehicular entrance to the detached accessory building is
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directly from the street side, a detached accessory building may be built to the
rear lot line.
H. Building wall modulation:
1. Lots greater than 4,000 square feet in area: No plane of a building wall facing a
property line shall exceed 24 feet in height or length without at least a two -foot
offset for a minimum length of six feet in the wall plane. When expanding or adding
onto the height or length of an existing building wall, only the expansion or addition
shall not exceed 24 feet without well modulation. Below is an example of wall
modulation for walls up to 30 feet.
Total Wall Maximum Length Of Minimum Length Of 1
Length Or Height Unbroken Wall Plane 2 Foot Offset
24 feet
24 feet
0 feet
25 feet
24 feet
1 foot
26 feet
24 feet
2 feet
27 feet
24 feet
3 feet
28 feet
24 feet
4 feet
29 feet
24 feet
5 feet
30 feet
24 feet
t
6 feet
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2. Lots 4,000 square feet or less in area: Architectural building features must be
included to modulate the building walls subject to the approval of the Director.
1, Lot coverage: All buildings, including detached accessory buildings, shall not cover
more than 50 percent of the area of the lot.
J. Detached Accessory Buildings:
1. All detached accessory structures shall not exceed 1,200 square feet in aggregate
per parcel.
2. Except as permitted in Chapter 15-4E related to accessory dwelling units,
detached accessory buildings shall be limited to one floor, but may include an attic,
which may be used for storage purposes only, provided access to the attic is not
from permanently fixed stairs (pull down type stairs are permitted), no plumbing is
permitted, and electrical fixtures are limited to the minimum required by the
California Building Code and California Electrical Code.
3. Unless permitted as an accessory dwelling unit, detached accessory buildings
shall not contain a kitchen or kitchen facilities, a bathtub or shower and shall not
be used for sleeping purposes or as an "R" occupancy, as defined by the California
Building Code, except that they may contain a sink and a toilet.
4. Unless permitted as an accessory dwelling unit, detached accessory buildings
shall not be rented or used as a separate dwelling unit.
5. Prior to issuance of a building permit for a detached accessory structure, except
an accessory dwelling unit, the Director shall require the recording of a covenant
to run with the land, which states that the accessory structure shall not be used in
violation of this section.
15-4C-4: LANDSCAPING
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Landscaping and irrigation must be provided within the front yard and street side setback
areas. Those setback areas fronting upon a public street must incorporate a combination
of softscape and hardscape in the landscape, except for those portions devoted to
vehicular parking. They may contain artificial turf or synthetic grass provided that it: 1) is
not harmful to the environment (such as containing lead based or other hazardous
materials); 2) includes a pervious surface to address percolation, drainage, runoff, and
stormwater detention requirements; and 3) is incorporated into a comprehensive
landscaping design and site plan.
15-4C-5: OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING SPACES
As required by chapter 15 of this title.
15-4C-6: SIGNS
As required by chapter 18 of this title.
15-4C-7: VEHICULAR ACCESS
Where an R-2 lot abuts an alley, vehicular access to the lot must be from the alley. Curb
cuts and driveways must be installed in conformance with ESMC subsection 15-15-50.
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SECTION 20: ESMC Chapter 15-4 (Residential Zones) is amended to add a new
Article 154D (Multi -Family Residential (R-3) Zone) to read as follows:
ARTICLE D. MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-3) ZONE
15-413-1: PURPOSE
15-4D-2: PERMITTED USES
15-413-3: SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
15-413-4: LANDSCAPING
15-4D-5: OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING SPACES
15-413-6: SIGNS
15-4D-7: VEHICULAR ACCESS
15-413-1: PURPOSE
The purpose of this zone is to provide consistency with and implement policies related to
those locations which are designated Multi -Family on the General Plan land use map and
in the General Plan text. This zone is to provide for the development of multi -family
complexes with amenities for children and adults and promote a safe and healthy
environment for existing and future residents.
15-413-2: PERMITTED USES:
Permitted uses, permitted accessory uses, and uses subject to conditional use permit for
all residential zones are listed in Article 154A of this Title.
15-413-3: SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:
A. General Provisions:
1. As provided by chapter 2 of this title.
2. Any use permitted in the R-1 or R-2 Zones, when developed in the R-3 Zone, shall
be constructed in accordance with R-3 site developments standards and parking
requirements.
3. New dwelling units must be internally integrated and connected.
4. An addition to, or extension of, a dwelling unit, except a garage or an accessory
dwelling unit, must share a common wall and be internally integrated and
connected to the existing dwelling unit.
5. Mobile and manufactured homes are subject to the following requirements:
a. The mobile or manufactured home has been certified pursuant to the National
Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, and
has not been altered in violation of applicable codes; and
b. The mobile or manufactured home must be installed on a permanent
foundation in compliance with all applicable building regulations and division
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13, part 2 (commencing with section 18000) of the California Health and Safety
Code.
B. Lot Area: A minimum of 7,000 square feet.
C. Height:
1. The height of all buildings or structures with a pitched roof shall not exceed 32 feet
and two stories. Buildings or structures with a flat roof must not exceed 26 feet and
two stories.
2. A maximum grade differential of six feet is permitted on sloping lots. The height
which exceeds the maximum grade differential limit is included in measuring the
maximum building height. On sloped lots, a segmented grade plane may be
applied to different portions of a building.
3. See section 15-2-3 of this title for exceptions to building height.
3rade
D. Setbacks:
1. Front yard: Structures must maintain a minimum setback of 15 feet. Entry gates
for vehicular access must maintain a minimum setback of 20 feet.
a. Permitted front yard setback encroachments:
(1) Porches or verandas in a front yard setback not fully enclosed on three sides
(railings and/or columns permitted) may encroach into the front setback a
maximum of six feet;
(2) The first floor front yard setback facing exterior wall of a dwelling may
encroach up to two feet for a width not exceeding 30 feet when a first floor
porch or veranda, not fully enclosed on three sides, is also projecting into
the front yard setback. The total amount of encroachment may not exceed
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six feet in depth combined for both the dwelling structure and a porch or
veranda, for a minimum 50 percent of the building width;
(3) Raised decks„ where the walking surface is not greater than 24 inches
above adjacent grade, in conjunction with a lattice deck cover not greater
than 10 feet above adjacent grade may encroach into the front yard setback
a maximum of six feet in depth and 50 percent of the building width;
(4) Lattice patio covers, pergolas, arbors„ or trellises not greater than 10 feet
above adjacent grade (as measured from the lowest adjacent grade to the
highest point of the cover) may encroach into the front yard setback a
maximum of six feet in depth and 50 percent of the building width„
(5) Architectural elements such, as towers or turrets not greater than eight feet
in diameter may encroach into the front setback a maximum of four feet.
2. Side yard facing a side street: 10 percent of the width of the lot, but not less than
three feet and not more than five feet, except if parking garages or covered parking
spaces face a street, then the setback shall be 20 feet.
3. Side yard facing an adjacent lot: 10 percent of the width of the lot on each side of the
lot, but not less than three feet and need not be more than five feet. Detached
accessory structures, located in the rear one-third of the lot, are allowed zero
setback on one interior side lot line.
4. Side yard, reversed corner: Reversed corner lots shall have a side yard with a
triangular area described as follows: one ,angle shall be formed by the rear and
street side property lines, and the sides of this angle shall be 15 feet in length,
measured along the rear and street side property lines. The third side of this
triangle shall be a straight line connecting the two other lines at their endpoints.
This triangular side yard setback area shall be in addition to the other side yard
setback requirements described in subsections D2 and D3 of this section.
5. Rear Yard: A minimum of 10 feet.
6. Rear Yard: Detached accessory structures are allowed zero setback on the rear
property line and on one interior lot side line in the rear one-third of the lot.
E. Lot Width: A minimum of 50 feet.
F. Minimum Unit Size and Density:
The minimum dwelling unit size shall be 250 square feet and the density shall be as
follows:
1. On property of 15,000 square feet or less in size, one unit for every 1,613 square
feet of lot area is allowed. A fraction of a lot greater than 1,075 square feet will
allow an additional unit.
2. On property greater than 15,000 square feet in size, one unit for every 2,420
square feet of lot area is allowed. A fraction of a lot greater than 1,613 square feet
will allow an additional unit.
G. Placement of buildings and structures:
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1. A minimum distance of three feet must be maintained between buildings;
2. A detached accessory structure in the rear one-third of the lot may be located on
the rear and one interior side lot line, unless one of the following conditions exists:
a. Where the lot rears upon an alley and the vehicular entrance to the detached
accessory structure is from the alley, such detached accessory structure shall
be set back a distance measured from the opposite side of the alley that will
provide a turning radius as follows:
90 degrees - 25 feet
75 degrees - 21 feet
60 degrees - 18 feet
45 degrees - 15 feet
b. On the rear third of a reversed corner lot, a detached accessory structure may
be built to the interior lot side line, but no building shall be erected closer than
five feet to the property line of any abutting lot to the rear. however, if an alley
intervenes and the vehicular entrance to the detached accessory building is
directly from the street side, a detached accessory building may be built to the
rear lot line.
c. Notwithstanding the above, a detached accessory dwelling unit must be set back
at least four feet from interior side and rear property lines.
H. Lot Coverage: All buildings, including detached accessory buildings, shall not cover
more than 53 percent of the area of the lot.
Open space and recreation requirements: The following minimum open space and
recreational facilities must be provided:
Private Open Common Open
Number Of Units Space Per Unit Space Per Unit
4 or fewer
5-9
10-20
21 and above
50 square feet
50 square feet
150 square feet
200 square feet
50 square feet 250 square feet
50 square feet 250 square feet 50 square feet
All required open space and recreational facilities are in addition to the required front and
street side setbacks. Interior side and rear setbacks may be considered as required open
spaces and recreation facilities. All required common open space must: 1) be physically
or visually accessible to the residents, 2) be a minimum of five feet in both length and
width, and 3) include a minimum of 50 percent of softscape landscaping.
1. Adjustments: The Director may approve adjustments from the minimum open
space dimensions and landscaping percentage standards as provided in Chapters
22 and 23 of this Title.
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J. Building Wall Modulation: No plane of a building wall facing a property line shall
exceed 24 feet in
height or length without at least a two -foot offset for a minimum
length of six feet in
the wall plane. When expanding or adding onto the height or length
of an existing building wall, only the expansion or addition shall not exceed 24 feet
without wall modulation. Below is an example of wall modulation for walls up to 30
feet:
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Total wall
Tot
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th of Minimum length
Maximum length
length or height
unbroken wall plane 11 of 2-foot offset
('mfeet)
(in feet) (in feet) lipl
24
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24
26
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5.
K. Condominium Conversions: Condominiums and stock cooperatives converted from
multiple -family dwellings shall meet all the requirements for condominiums in effect at
the time they were originally constructed. If there were no condominium standards in
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effect at the time of construction, the conversion shall comply with the condominium
standards of ordinance 898, adopted January 20, 1976.
L. Detached Accessory Buildings:
1. Unless permitted as an accessory dwelling unit pursuant to article 15-4E of this
title, buildings shall not contain a kitchen or kitchen facilities, a bathtub or shower
and shall not be used for sleeping purposes.
2. Detached accessory buildings, except detached accessory dwelling units, shall not
be rented or used as a separate dwelling unit or as an "°R" occupancy, as defined
by the California Building Code, except that they may contain a sink and a toilet.
3. Prior to issuance of a building permit for a detached accessory structure, except a
detached accessory dwelling unit, the Director shall require the recording of a
covenant to run with the land, which states that the accessory structure shall not
be used as a dwelling unit or used in violation of this subsection.
15-413-4: LANDSCAPING
A. Landscaping and irrigation must be provided within the front yard and street side
setback areas.
B. Those setback areas fronting upon a public street must incorporate a combination of
softscape and hardscape in the landscape„ except for those portions devoted to
vehicular parking. In addition, those portions of the property which abut a different
zoning classification must be landscaped with trees and shrubs to provide an effective
buffer from adjoining property.
C. The setback areas may contain artificial turf or synthetic grass provided that it: 1) is
not harmful to the environment (such as containing lead based or other hazardous
materials); 2) includes a pervious surface to address percolation, drainage, runoff, and
stormwater detention requirements; and 3) is incorporated into a comprehensive
landscaping design and site plan.
15-413-5: OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING SPACES
Off-street parking shall be provided as required by chapter 15 of this title.
15-4D-6: SIGNS
Signs in the R-3 Zone shall comply with the requirements of chapter 18 of this title.
15-4D-7: VEHICULAR ACCESS:
Where an R-3 lot abuts an alley, vehicular access to the lot must be from the alley. Curb
cuts and driveways must be installed in conformance with ESMC subsection 15-15-50.
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SECTION 21: Subsection (D) of ESMC § 15-4E-3 (Accessory Dwelling Unit
Density) of Article E of Chapter 15-4 is amended to read as follows:
D. Density:
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For nurposes, of this sectionportions of existingmulti-famil dwellin
structures that are not used as livable space, include but are not limited to
storage rooms boiler rooms, passageways, attics basements or ara es.
SECTION 22: Subsection (F) of ESMC § 15-4E-3 (Accessory Dwelling Unit
Parking) of Article E of Chapter 15-4 is amended to read as follows:
F. Parking:
(1_) No parking spaces are required for accessory dwelling units within one-half (1/2)
mile walking distance of a public transit stop.
(2_) When a garage, carport, or covered parking structure is demolished in
conjunction with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit, or converted to an
accessory dwelling unit, replacement parking for the lost spaces are not required.
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SECTION 23: ESMC subsection 15-4E-4 (Accessory Dwelling Unit Application
Process; Fees) is amended to read as follows:
A. Any application for a building permit to create an accessory dwelling unit on a lot
with an existing single-family dwelling or multi -family dwelling units shall be ministerially
approved or denied within sixty460) days of the City's receipt of a completed application.
If a completed ap plication, is not ap _proved, or denied within 60 days, the application
,
shall be deemed approved. However, a 2MARy Ipermit application for an accessory
dwelling unit that is submitted with a permit application, to create a single-family dwelling
shall be considered ministerially but is not subject to the sbdy-460) day requirement to
allow the City time to act on the permit application to create the new single-family dwelling,
if necessary, If an, agplication for an ADU is denied, staff shall return in writing a. full
set of comments to the applicant with a fist of items that are defective or deficient
and a descrigtion of how the application can be remedied by the applicant.
B. For an accessory dwelling unit of seven hURfired fifty (750) square feet or more, the
applicant must pay development impact fees imposed pursuant to Chapter 27A of this
title, in an amount set by City Council resolution, provided that such development impact
fee is proportional in relation to the square footage of the primary dwelling unit.
SECTION 24: ESMC § 15-4G-3 (General Urban Lot Split Development
Standards) is amended to read as follows:
15-4G-3: GENERAL URBAN LOT SPLIT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:
All urban lot splits with two -unit residential developments within the R1 Zone must comply
with the R1 development standards contained in Section 17.210.02015-4B-3 and the
development standards of this Section 15-4G-3. If there are conflicts between the
provisions of Section 17.210.02015-413-3 and this Section 15-4G-3, the provisions of this
Section will govern.
A. Urban lot splits must incorporate all built -form parameters of State of California
Government Code Section 66411.7, including:
1. A parcel map that subdivides an existing R1 parcel will create no more than two
new parcels of approximately equal lot area and with one of the two created parcels not
smaller than 40 percent of the lot area of the original parcel proposed for subdivision. See
Figure 4G-1.
2. Both newly created parcels will be no smaller than 1,200 square feet in gross
area.
3. No more than two (2) dwelling units per lot will be constructed on a R1 urban lot
split.
4. Accessory Dwelling Units or Junior Accessory Dwelling Units are prohibited
where an Urban Lot Split is also developed with a two -unit residential development
pursuant to Section 15-4G-4 and 15-4G-5.
5. A minimum of one off-street parking spaces will be provided per newly
constructed dwelling unit. No parking is required if the parcel is located within one-half
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mile walking distance of a High -quality Transit Corridor or major transit stop or if a car
share vehicle is located within one -block of the parcel.
B. Lot line splits will be parallel to public street frontages. See Figure 4G-2.
C. When cross easements across lot split parcels are required to provide access to
units, or access to vehicle parking spaces, or access to utilities and utility connections, or
access between lot split parcels, or access for any other purpose, a covenant establishing
the cross easement acceptable to the 0%ommunily Developm nt
Department must be recorded with the Los Angeles County Recorder, upon the filing of
the Final Parcel Map described in chapter 14-6 of title 14 of this code.
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Figure 4G-1
Figure 4G-2
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SECTION 25: Article 15-5A (Downtown Commercial (C-RS) zone) of ESMC Chapter 15-5 is amended in its entirety to
read as follows:
ARTICLE A: PERMITTED USES IN COMMERCIAL ZONES
15-5A-1: PERMITTED USES:
Table No 1 below contains the uses permitted in the CR-S. C-2 C-3, C- .
permitted by right, accessory uses. uses subiect to a administrative use
CO, MU-N, AND MU-S zones, including uses
permit-, and uses subject to a conditipna� use
permit.
Table No.
1 — Permitted uses in commercial zones
Uses
Zones'
CR-S
C-2
C-3
C-4
CO
E MU-N
; MU-S
Eating and drinking establishments
Alcohol - Off -site sale at retail establishments,
JAUP
AUP
AUP
AUP
AUP
AUP
,AUP
Alcohol - On site sale and consumption at bars.
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
Alcohol On -site sale and consumption at restaurants and hotels AUP
AUP
AUP =
AUP
AUP
AUP
AUP
Cafes
A
A
A
A
q
A
; A
Drive -through restaurants
CUP2
CUP2
CUP2
CUP2
Micro -brews with tastir► room and/or dinin
CUP
CUP
CUP
Outdoor dinin areas, er ESMC Cha ter 15-2
A
A
A
A
'A
3 A
A
Restaurants, delicatessens, and cafes
P
P
P ;
P
P
P
P
General Commercial uses
Adult -oriented businesses per ESMC Chapter 15-13
P
Animal hos itals and veterinaryservices'
P
P '
P
Bill iardl ool rooms and bowlin ells s
P
P
` P
P
Business and consumer support services
P
P
P
P
Car rental a encies
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
Cateringservices and flight kitchens
Farmers' market
P
P
?P
'P
Financial institutions
P
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Uses
Zones'
CR-S
C-2
C-3
C-4
CO
MU-N
MU-S
Fitness centers
P
P
p3
P
P
P
General offices
P
P
P4
P
P
P
P
Indoor sale of automobiles, motorcycles, and motor scooters
-
_
P
Massage establishments per ESMC CCter 4-10
CUP
]PU
PMedical-dental
offices
P
P
P
' P
Medical -dental laboratories
A
A
P
A
A
P
P
Motion icture/television roduction facilities indoor
P
P
Motion picture/television roduction facilities to
=
I
CUP
CUP
Multi -media offices
P
P
P
P
P
Office worker -oriented services, not located on Pacific Coast
P
Highway or El Segundo Boulevard
Personal services
P
P
P
p
P
P
Retail sales
P
CUP 6
p
P
F CUP6
P
CUP6
P
CUP6
P
CUP6
Service stations
Group care and I oa itali' uses
Bed and breakfast inns
CUP
Ca care centers
P
P
p
p
P
P
P
CUP
:CUP
Hos itals
—
s
'
P
5
CUP
P
P
Hotels and motels
Industrial
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Frei ht forwardin
AUP
AUP
Light industrial uses
P'
P'
P'
Research and develo ment uses
N
Waste material transfer and storageN
N
N
N
N
N
Wholesale uses
I
P
P
Institutional
Government buildings/public uses
P
P
P
p
Museums
CUP
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Uses I
Zones'
C-2
C-3
C-4
I CO
MU-N
MU
Schools _ P
Miscellaneous uses
A
A A
A
A
A
A
Any use custom aril incidental to a ermitted use
CUP
P
CUP
CUP
Assembly halls
P
P
Data centers
Drive -through or walk-up services, excluding drive -through s
A
A
= A
A
A
A
A
restaurants
Em to ee recreational facilities and play areas 1A
A
1A
A
A
1A
A
Helico ter landing facilities per ESMC Section 15-2-13
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
Open storage of commodities sold or utilized on the remises ±A-
; A
A
: A
A
CUP
CUP
Commercial Parkin facilities, includin ark and ride lots
A
A
Parkin structures and surface Arkin lots
A
A
A
A
A
Permitted uses conducted in a trailer, shipping container or
AUP
similar structure
Recreational facilities ublic and rivate
P
P
P
'
P
CUP
-
=CUP
Residential uses _
A
A
P`
A
A
_
A
A
A
A
Shared mobility parking facilities
A
Solar m rgy systes - Small and medium -scale ground -mounted
A
A
A
A
A
A
ene
Solar energy systems - Roof -mounted
Other similar uses approved by the Director, per ESMC Chapter
A
P, A,
A
P, A,
A
P,
A
A, P, A,
A
A
A
P, A,
= P,
A.
P, A,
15-22
AUP,
AUP,
AUP,
AUP,
AUP,
AUP,
AUP,
SCUP
CUP
-CUP
CUP
C UP
CUP
CUP
Notes:
1. P = Permitted use, A = Accessory use, AUP = Use subject to an administrative use permit
(Per ESMC Chapters 22 and 23),
CUP = Use
subject to a conditional use permit (per ESMC Chapters 24 and 28), N =
prohibited
2. Hive -through restaurants are permitted with a CUP only east of Pacific Coast Highway.
3. Fitness centers in the C-4 zone are only permitted indoors
4. General offices in the C-3 zone are limited to a maximum gross area of 5,000 square feet
5. Hotels in the CO zone are not permitted west of Pacific Coast highway
6. Service stations are permitted with a CUP only when located at least 500 feet from any residential
zoned property.
This distance
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restriction does not apply to properties east of Pacific Coast Highway
7. Research and development uses in commercial zones are permitted only east of Pacific Coast Highway
8. See ESMC Article 15-7B regarding the Multimedia Overlay (MMO) District and its permitted uses
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SECTION 26: Article 15-51B (Neighborhood Commercial (C-2) zone) of ESMC Chapter
15-5 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
ARTICLE B. DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL (C-RS) ZONE
15-513-1:
PURPOSE
15-513-2:
PERMITTED USES
15-513-3:
SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
15-513-4:
LANDSCAPING
15-513-5:
OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING SPACES
15-513-6:
SIGNS
15-5B-7:
RESIDENTIAL USE STANDARDS
15-513-1: PURPOSE
The purpose of this zone is to provide consistency with and implement policies related to
those locations which are designated Downtown Commercial on the General Plan land
use map and in the General Plan text. This zone is comprised of commercial retail -service
areas and certain lands where such development is desirable and appears likely to occur.
Regulations are designed to stabilize and protect the commercial retail -service character
of the downtown area, and to create a favorable environment for pedestrian circulation
and access. Principal uses are, therefore, restricted to commercial retail -service use, and
certain essential and complementary uses as permitted under the conditional use permit.
15-513-2: PERMITTED USES
Permitted uses, permitted accessory uses, uses subject to administrative use permit, and
uses subject to conditional use permit for all commercial zones are listed in Article 15-5A
of this Title.
15-513-3: SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
All uses within the C-RS Zone shall comply with the development standards contained in
this section.
A. General Provisions:
1. All uses shall be conducted within a fully enclosed building, except:
a. Outdoor restaurants, cafes or seating areas, provided they comply with the
provisions of section 15-2-16 of this title; and
b. Outdoor recreational activities.
2. Required on -site parking shall not be allowed between the use and/or building and
the front lot line upon which said use or building faces.
3. Prior to approval of any development project, all criteria of the Transportation
Demand Management (TDM) and trip reduction criteria, as provided for in chapter
16 of this title shall be met.
4. Other provisions as required by chapter 2 of this title.
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B. Lot area: A minimum of 5,000 square feet.
C. Height:
1. Buildings and structures shall not exceed the height of 45 feet.
2. A maximum grade differential of 8 feet is permitted on sloping lots. The vertical
height which exceeds the maximum grade differential limit is included in measuring
the maximum building height. On sloped lots, a segmented grade plane may be
applied to different portions of a building.
3. See section 15-2-3 of this title for exceptions to building height.
D. Setbacks:
1. Front Yard: None required, unless both the C-RS Zone and a residential zone
occupy the same block face. In such a case, the setback shall be the same as the
residential zone.
2. Side Yard: None required, unless the side yard abuts property with a different zone
classification, in which case the side yard setback shall be a minimum of 10 feet.
3. Rear Yard: None required, unless the following conditions exist:
a. If the rear yard adjoins an alley, dedicated street, public right-of-way, or if the
primary access is through the rear yard, rear yard setback shall be a minimum
of 10 feet; and
b. If the rear yard abuts property with a non-commercial zone classification, the
rear yard setback shall be a minimum of 10 feet.
E. Lot frontage: No minimum requirements.
F. Building Area: The total net floor area of all buildings, excluding residential floor area,
shall not exceed the total net square footage of the property multiplied by 1.0 or an
FAR of one to one (1:1).
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100000 I
F.A.Q. a 1.0
G. Walls and fences: Walls and fences shall comply with the requirements of chapter 2 of
this title.
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H. Access: All development projects shall provide adequate access and facilities for
various modes of transit, as required by the City's Transportation Demand
Management Program in chapter 16 of this title. In addition, all development projects
shall provide pedestrian access between buildings and transit facilities located on site
and/or off site, if within adjoining public rights -of -way. If the building is part of a multi -
building development project, then safe and convenient pedestrian access shall be
provided between buildings.
15-513-4: LANDSCAPING
Landscaping must be provided as required by section 15-2-14 and chapter 15A of this
Title.
15-513-5: OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING SPACES
As required by chapter 15 of this title.
15-513-6: SIGNS
As required by chapter 18 of this title.
15-513-7: RESIDENTIAL USE STANDARDS
Residential uses shall be permitted only on the floor above street level, provided the street
level is used for commercial purposes. One dwelling unit shall be permitted for each 4,356
square feet of lot area. Parking for the residential use shall conform with the requirements
for multiple -family dwelling units, except that parking shall not be required to be provided
in a covered structure. Tandem parking shall be allowed in a configuration that provides
all of the commercial spaces direct ingress and egress to the site.
SECTION 27: Article 15-5C (General Commercial (C-3) zone) of ESMC Chapter 15-5 is
amended in its entirety to read as follows:
ARTICLE C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (C-2) ZONE
15-5C-1:
PURPOSE
15-5C-2:
PERMITTED USES
15-5C-3:
SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
15-5C-4:
LANDSCAPING
15-5C-5:
OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING SPACES
15-5C-6:
SIGNS
15-5C-7:
RESIDENTIAL USE STANDARDS
15-5C-1: PURPOSE
The purpose of this zone is to provide consistency with and implement policies related to
those locations which are designated Neighborhood Commercial on the General Plan
land use map and in the General Plan text. This zone is intended to promote, preserve,
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enhance and service the neighborhood commercial needs of adjacent residential areas.
Regulations are designed and intended to cater to both pedestrian and vehicular access.
Principal uses are, therefore, restricted to neighborhood serving general commercial
uses.
15-5C-2: PERMITTED USES
Permitted uses, permitted accessory uses, uses subject to administrative use permit, and
uses subject to conditional use permit for all commercial zones are listed in Article 15-5A
of this Title.
15-5C-3: SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
All uses within the C-2 Zone shall comply with the development standards contained in
this section.
A. General Provision:
1. All uses shall be conducted within a fully enclosed building„ except:
a. Outdoor restaurants, cafes or seating areas, provided they comply with the
provisions of section 15-2-16 of this title; and
b. Outdoor recreational activities.
2. Prior to approval of any development project, all criteria of the Transportation
Demand Management (TDM) and trip reduction criteria, as provided for in gha ter
16 of this title shall be met.
3. Other provisions as required in chapter 2 of this title.
B. Lot area: A minimum of 5,000 square feet.
C. Height:
1. Buildings and structures shall not exceed a height of 28 feet.
2. A maximum grade differential of 8 feet is permitted on sloping lots. The vertical
height which exceeds the maximum grade differential limit is included in measuring
the maximum building height. On sloped lots, a segmented grade plane may be
applied to different portions of a building.
3. See section 15-2-3 of this title for exceptions to building height.
D. Setbacks:
1. Front Yard: 15 feet minimum.
2. Side Yard: None required, unless the side yard abuts property with a non-
commercial zone classification, in which case the side yard setback shall be a
minimum of 10 feet.
3. Rear Yard: 10 feet minimum.
E. Lot Frontage: No minimum requirements.
F. Building Area: The total net floor area of all buildings, excluding residential floor area,
shall not exceed the net square footage of the property, multiplied by 0.5 or an FAR
of 0.5:1.
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0
a3
05
100'
a 10,000 St
F.A.R. = 0.5
S Bldg. Area = 5,000 sf
G. Walls and fences: Walls and fences shall comply with the location requirements
of chapter 2 of this title.
H. Access: All development projects shall provide adequate access and facilities for
various modes of transit, as required by the City"'s Transportation Demand
Management Program in chapter 166 of this title. In addition, all development projects
shall provide pedestrian access between buildings and transit facilities located on site
and/or off site, if within adjoining public rights -of -way. If the building is part of a multi -
building development project, then pedestrian, access shall be provided between
buildings.
15-5C-4: LANDSCAPING
Landscaping must be provided as required by section 15-2-14 and gha ter 15A of this
title.
15-5C-5: OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING SPACES
As required by chapter 15 of this title.
15-5C-6: SIGNS
In compliance with chapter 18 of this title.
15-5C-7: RESIDENTIAL USE STANDARDS
Residential uses shall be permitted only on the floor above street level, provided the street
level is used for commercial purposes. One dwelling unit shall be permitted for each 4,356
square feet of lot area. Parking for the residential use shall conform with the requirements
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for multiple -family dwelling units, except that parking shall not be required to be provided
in a covered structure. Tandem parking shall be allowed in a configuration that provides
all of the commercial spaces direct ingress and egress to the site.
SECTION 28: Article 15-5D (Corporate Office (CO) zone) of ESMC Chapter 15-5 is
amended in its entirety to read as follows:
ARTICLE D. GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C-3) ZONE
15-5D-1: PURPOSE
15-5D-2: PERMITTED USES
15-513-3: SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
15-5D-4: LANDSCAPING
15-5D-5: OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING SPACES
15-5D-6: SIGNS
15-510-1: PURPOSE
The purpose of this zone is to provide consistency with and implement policies related to
those locations which are designated General Commercial on the General Plan land use
map and in the General Plan text. This zone is intended to provide for the development
of commercial establishments which serve a broad cross section of the City and
surrounding area. Regulations are designed to promote and control their growth in a
favorable environment to all abutting and surrounding land uses. Principal uses,
therefore, include a broad spectrum of retail and service commercial uses.
15-5D-2: PERMITTED USES
Permitted uses, permitted accessory uses, uses subject to administrative use permit„ and
uses subject to conditional use permit for all commercial zones are listed in Article 15-5A
of this Title.
15-5D-3: SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
All uses in the C-3 Zone shall comply with the development standards contained in this
section.
A. General Provisions:
1. All uses shall be conducted within a fully enclosed building except:
a. Outdoor restaurants, cafes or seating areas, provided they comply with the
provisions of section 15-2-16 of this title;
b. Outdoor retail activities customarily conducted outdoors, including, but not
limited to, lumberyards and nurseries; and
c. Outdoor recreational activities.
2. Prior to approval of any development project, all criteria of the Transportation
Demand Management (TDM) and trip reduction criteria, as provided for in chapter
16 of this title shall be met.
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3. Other provisions as required in chapter 2 of this title.
B. Lot area: A minimum of 10,000 square feet.
C. Height:
1. East of Sepulveda Boulevard: No building or structure shall exceed 200 feet.
2. West of Sepulveda Boulevard: No building or structure shall exceed 45 feet.
3. If the subject property abuts residentially zoned property, no building or structure
shall exceed 40 feet.
4. A maximum grade differential of eight feet is permitted on sloping lots. The vertical
height which exceeds the maximum grade differential limit is included in measuring
the maximum building height. On sloped lots, a segmented grade plane may be
applied to different portions of a building.
5. See section 15-2-3 of this title for exceptions to building height.
D. Setbacks:
1. Front yard: 10 feet minimum
2. Side yard: None required, unless one of the following conditions exists:
a. If the side yard adjoins a dedicated street, a minimum of 10 feet shall be
provided; and
b. If the side yard abuts residentially zoned property, a minimum of 10 feet shall
be provided.
3. Rear yard: None required, unless one of the following conditions exists:
a. If the rear yard adjoins an alley, dedicated street, public right-of-way, or if the
primary access is through the rear yard, a minimum of 10 feet shall be provided;
and
b. If the rear yard abuts property with a non-commercial classification, a minimum
of 10 feet shall be provided.
4. Future street right-of-way Lines. If any future street right-of-way line has been
established by plan adopted by the city council, such line shall be considered to
be the property line for purposes of determining setbacks.
5. Easements. Setbacks from legal easements, other than street right-of-way
easements, shall not be required. In addition to the appropriate review and
approval by the city, no construction of any structure or improvement is allowed
within a legal easement without written authorization from the legal holder of the
easement. Such authorization shall be in a form acceptable to the Director.
E. Lot frontage: Each lot shall be a minimum frontage on a street of 100 feet.
F. Building area: The total net floor area of all buildings shall not exceed the total net
square footage of the property multiplied by 1.0 or an FAR of one to one (1:1).
Additional FAR may be granted for properties east of Sepulveda Boulevard only, with
approval of a transfer of development rights (TDR) plan.
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I
= 10,000 St
F.A.R. = 1.0
$ Bldg. Area = 10,000 Sf
T
G. Walls and fences: Walls and fences shall comply with the location requirement
of chapter 2 of this title.
H. Access: All development projects shall provide adequate access and facilities for
various modes of transit, as required by the City's Transportation Demand
Management Program in chapter 16 of this title. In addition, all development projects
shall provide pedestrian access between buildings and transit facilities located on site
and/or off site, if within adjoining public rights -of -way. If the building is part of a multi -
building development project, then safe and convenient pedestrian access shall be
provided between buildings.
15-5D-4: LANDSCAPING
As required by section 15-2-14 and chapter 15A of this title.
15-5D-5: OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING SPACES
As required by chapter 15 of this title.
15-5D-6: SIGNS
As required by chapter 18 of this title.
SECTION 29: Article 15-5E (Urban Mixed Use North (MU-N) zone) of ESMC Chapter
15-5 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
ARTICLE E. CORPORATE OFFICE (CO) ZONE
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15-5E-1:
PURPOSE
15-5E-2:
PERMITTED USES
15-5E-3:
SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
15-5E-4:
LANDSCAPING
15-5E-5:
OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING SPACES
15-5E-6:
SIGNS
15-5E-1: PURPOSE
The purpose . one is to provide • -
nd implement poliicies related to
those locations which re designated Corporate Office on the General! Plan land use map
- intendedral Plan text, This zone is • provide r dev
elopment - «ww •
and in the
- Regulations designed to promote • . • •
wth in a
favorable environment to all! abutting and surrounding land uses, Principal uses are,
therefore, restricted to a mixture of office and food serving uses with limited retail uses,
15-5E-2: PERMITTED USES
Permitted uses, permitted accessory uses, uses subject to administrative use permit, and
uses subject to conditional use permit for all commercial zones are listed in Article 15-5A
of this Title.
15-5E-3: SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
All uses in the CO Zone shall comply with the development standards contained in this
section.
A. General Provisions:
1. All uses shall be conducted within a fully enclosed building, except:
a. Outdoor restaurants and cafes incidental to the permitted use, provided they
comply with, the provisions of section 15-2-16-16 of this title.
b. Recreational facilities customarily conducted in the open.
2. Prior to approval of any development project„ all criteria of the Transportation
Demand Management (TDM) and trip reduction criteria„ as provided for in cha ter
16 of this title shall be met.
3. Other provisions as required in chapter2 of this title.
B. Lot area: A minimum of 10,000 square feet.
C. Height:
1. East of Pacific Coast Highway: No building or structure shall exceed 200 feet.
2. west of Pacific Coast Highway: No building or structure shall exceed 45 feet.
3. If the subject property abuts residentially zoned property, no building or structure
shall exceed 40 feet.
4. A maximum grade differential of eight feet is permitted on sloping lots. The vertical
height which exceeds the maximum grade differential limit is included in measuring
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the maximum building height. On sloped lots, a segmented grade plane may be
applied to different portions of a building.
5. See section 15-2-3 of this title for exceptions to building height.
D. Setbacks:
1. Front yard: A minimum of 20 feet.
2. Side yard: A minimum of 10 feet, unless one of the following conditions exists:
a. If the side yard adjoins a dedicated street, a minimum of 20 feet shall be
provided; and
b. If the side yard abuts property zoned for residential uses, a minimum of 100 feet
shall be provided, including a 25-foot landscape buffer.
3. Rear yard: A minimum of 10 feet, unless one of the following conditions exists:
a. If the rear yard adjoins an alley, dedicated street public right-of-way, or if the
primary access is through the rear yard, a minimum of 25 feet shall be provided;
and
b. If the rear yard abuts property zoned for residential uses, a minimum of 100 feet
shall be provided, including a 25-foot landscape buffer.
4. Future street right-of-way lines. If any future street right-of-way line has been
established by plan adopted by the city council, such line shall be considered to
be the property line for purposes of determining setbacks.
5. Easements. Setbacks from legal easements, other than street right-of-way
easements, shall not be required. In addition to the appropriate review and
approval by the city, no construction of any structure or improvement is allowed
within a legal easement without written authorization from the legal holder of the
easement. Such authorization shall be in a form acceptable to the Director.
E. Lot frontage: Each lot shall have a minimum frontage on a street of 100-feet.
F. Building area: The total net floor area of all buildings shall not exceed the total net
square footage of the property, multiplied by 0.3 or an FAR of 0,31. Additional FAR,
may be granted for properties east of Pacific Coast Highway only, with approval of a
transfer of development rights (CDR) plan.
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a�
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W
100'
= 10,000 st
g F.A.R. = 0.8
�. Bldg. Area = 8,000 sf
G. Walls and fences: Wall and fences shall comply with the location requirements
of chapter 2 of this title.
H. Access: All development projects shall provide adequate access and facilities for
various modes of transit„ as required by the City's Transportation Demand
Management Program„ chapter 16 of this title. In addition, all development projects
shall provide pedestrian access between buildings and transit facilities located on site
and/or off site, if within adjoining public rights -of -way. If the building is part of a multi -
building development project, then pedestrian access shall be provided between
buildings.
15-5D-4: LANDSCAPING
As required by section 15-2-14 and chapter 15A of this title.
15-5D-5: OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING SPACES
As required by chapter 15 of this title.
15-5D-6: SIGNS
As required by chapter 18 of this title.
SECTION 30: Article 15-5F (Urban Mixed Use South (MU-S) zone) of ESMC
Chapter 15-5 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
ARTICLE F. URBAN MIXED USE NORTH (MU-N) ZONE
15-5F-1: PURPOSE
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15-5F-2:
PERMITTED USES
15-5F-3:
SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
15-5F-4:
LANDSCAPING
15-5F-5:
OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING SPACES
15-5F-6:
SIGNS
15-5F-1: PURPOSE
The purpose of this zone is to provide consistency with and implement policies related to
those locations which are designated Urban Mixed Use North on the General Plan land
use map and in the General Plan text. The Urban Mixed Use Forth (MU-N) zone is
established to provide area(s) where a mixture of compatible commercial„ office, research
and development, retail and hotel uses can locate and develop in a mutually beneficial
manner. It is the intent of the MU-N zone to have several types of uses occupy a single
building„ or if a project includes multiple buildings, then each building should contain a.
different type of use. It is anticipated, although not required, that each type of use will be
from two or more of the following categories: retail, service„ hotel, office, research and
development, theaters or recreational facilities. It is further intended to ensure that
adequate open space and development regulations will create a favorable environment
for abutting uses as well as ensuring the comipatibility and harmonious existence of
development within MU-N zoned property. Businesses located 'within this zone are
encouraged to provide street level uses which allow for, and facilitate, pedestrian activity
for area workers and visitors.
15-5F-2: PERMITTED USES
Permitted uses, permitted accessory uses, uses subject to administrative use permit„ and
uses subject to conditional use permit for all commercial zones are listed in Article 15-5A
of this Title.
15-5F-3: SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
All uses within the MU-N Zone shall comply with the development standards contained in
this section.
A. General Provision:
1. All uses shall be conducted wholly within an enclosed building except:
a. Electrical distribution stations.
b. Outdoor restaurants and cafes incidental to the permitted use, provided they
comply with the provisions of section 15-2-16 of this title.
c. Recreational facilities customarily conducted in the open.
d. Special uses, to the degree the conditional use permit granting such special
uses expressly permits operation in other than a fully enclosed building.
2. Prior to approval of any development project, all criteria of the Transportation
Demand Management (TDM) and trip reduction criteria as provided for in chapter
16 of this title shall be met.
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3. Other provisions as required in chapter 2 of this title.
B. Lot area: A minimum lot area of 10,000 square feet.
C. Height:
1. Buildings and structures shall not exceed a height of 175 feet,
2. A maximum grade differential of eight feet is permitted on sloping lots. The vertical
height which exceeds the maximum grade differential limit is included in measuring
the maximum building height. On sloped lots, a segmented grade plane may be
applied to different portions of a building.
3. See section 15-2-3 of this title for exceptions to building height
D. Setbacks:
1. Front yard: A minimum of 20 feet.
2. Side yard: A minimum of 10 feet, unless the side yard adjoins a dedicated street„
in which case a minimum of 20 feet shall be provided.
3. Dear yard: Five feet minimum, unless the rear yard adjoins an alley, dedicated.
street, or public right-of-way, or if the primary access is through the rear yard. In
these cases,a minimum of 20 feet shall be provided.
4. Future street right-of-way lines. If any future street right-of-way line has been
established by plan adopted by the city council„ such line shall be considered to
be the property line for purposes of determining setbacks.
5. Easements. Setbacks from legal easements, other than street right-of-way
easements, shall not be required. In addition to the appropriate review and
approval by the city, no construction of any structure or improvement is allowed
within a legal easement without written authorization from the legal holder of the
easement. Such authorization shall be in a form acceptable to the Director.
E. Lot Frontage: Each lot in the MU-N Zone shall have a minimum frontage on a street
of 100 feet.
F. Building area: The total net floor area of all, buildings shall not exceed the total net
square footage of the property multiplied by 1.3 or an FAIL 1.3:1, Additional FAIL may
be granted for properties east of Pacific Coast Highway only, with approval of a
transfer of development rights (TDI) plan.
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M -U N2131110 I
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-1 a 0 1
Z 10.000 S1
F.A.R. = 1.3
Slog. Area a 13.000 Sf
G. Wails and fences: Fences in the MU-N Zone shall comply with the requirements
of chapter 2 of this title.
H. Access: All development projects shall provide adequate access and facilities, for
various modes of transit, as required by the City's transportation demand
management program in chapter 16 of this title. In addition, all development projects
shall provide pedestrian access between buildings and transit facilities located on site
and/or off site, if within adjoining public rights -of -way. If the building is part of a multi -
building development project, then pedestrian access, shall be provided between
buildings.
15-5E-4: LANDSCAPING
As required by section 15-2-14 and chapter 15-15A of this title.
15-5E-5: OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING SPACES
As required by chapter 15 of this title.
15-5E-6: SIGNS
As required chapter 18 of this title.
SECTION 31: Article 15-5G (Commercial Center (C-4) zone) of ESIVIC Chapter 15-5 is
amended in its entirety to read as follows:
ARTICLE G. URBAN MIXED USE SOUTH (MU-S) ZONE
15-5G-1: PURPOSE
15-5G-2: PERMITTED USES
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15-5G-3: SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
15-5G-4: LANDSCAPING
15-5G-5: OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING SPACES
15-5G-6: SIGNS
15-5G-1: PURPOSE
The purpose of this zone is to provide consistency with and implement policies related to
those locations which are designated Urban Mixed Use South on the General Plan land
use map and in the General Plan text. The Urban Mixed Use South (MU-S) Zone is
established to provide area(s) where a mixture of compatible commercial, offices,
research and development, retail and hotel uses can locate and develop in a mutually
beneficial manner. It is the intent of the MU-S Zone to have several types of uses occupy
a single building, or if a project includes multiple buildings, then each building should
contain a different type of use. It is anticipated, although not required, that each type of
use will be from two or more of the following categories: retail, service, hotel, office,
research and development, theaters or recreational facilities. It is further intended to
ensure that adequate open space and development regulations will create a favorable
environment for abutting uses as well as ensuring the compatibility and harmonious
existence of development within MU-S Zoned property. Businesses located within this
zone are encouraged to provide street level uses which allow for, and facilitate, pedestrian
activity for area workers and visitors.
15-5G-2: PERMITTED USES
Permitted uses, permitted accessory uses, uses subject to administrative use permit, and
uses subject to conditional use permit for all commercial zones are listed in Article 15-5A
of this Title.
15-5G-3: SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
All uses within the MU-S Zone shall comply with the development standards contained in
this section.
A. General Provisions:
1. All uses shall be conducted wholly within an enclosed building except:
a. Electrical distribution stations;
b. Outdoor restaurants and cafes incidental to the permitted use, provided they
comply with the provisions of section 15-2-16 of this title;
c. Recreational facilities customarily conducted in the open; and
d. Special uses, to the degree the conditional use permit granting such special
uses expressly permits operation in other than a fully enclosed building.
2. Prior to approval of any development project, all criteria of the Transportation
Demand Management (TDM) and trip reduction criteria as provided for in chapter
16 of this title shall be met.
3. Other provisions as required in chapter 2 of this title.
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B. Lot area: A minimum lot area of 10,000 square feet.
C. Height:
1. Buildings and structures shall not exceed a height of 175 feet,
2. A maximum grade differential of eight feet is permitted on sloping lots. The vertical
height which exceeds the maximum grade differential limit is Included In measuring
the maximum building height. On sloped, lots, a segmented grade plane may be
applied to different portions of a building.
3. See section 1 5-2-3 of this title for exceptions to building height.
D. Setback:
1. Front Yard: 20 feet minimum, except that along Rosecrans Avenue a minimum
setback of 30 feet must be provided.
2. SideYard: 10 feet minimum, unless one of the following conditions exists:
a. If the side yard abuts property with a non-commercial zoning classification, the
side yard setback shall be a minimum of 20 feet.
b. If the side yard abuts Rosecrans Avenue or Park Place, the side yard setback
shall be a minimum of 30 feet.
3. Rear Yard: Five feet minimum, unless the rear yard adjoins an alley, dedicated
street, or public right-of-way, or if the primary access is through the rear yard. In
these cases, the rear yard setback shall be a minimurn of 20 feet.
E. Lot frontage: Each lot in the MU-S Zone shall have a minimum frontage on a street of
100 feet.
F. Building area: The total net floor area of all buildings shall not exceed the total net
square footage of the property multiplied by 1.3 or an FAR of 1,3:1 Additional FAR
may be granted for properties east of Sepulveda Boulevard only, with approval of a
transfer of development rights (TDR) plan.
000, F
Ik ,. M tj • 1 10.000 St
l FAR *a 1.3
a
Bldg. Araa 13.000 St
100'
L
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G. Walls and fences: Fences in the MU-S Zone shall comply with the requirements
of chapter 2 of this title. A minimum six-foot high masonry wall shall be provided along
property lines for those yards abutting residential or industrial zones.
H. Access`. All development projects shall provide adequate access and facilities for
various modes of transit, as required by the City"'s Transportation Demand
Management Program in chapter 16 of this title. In addition, all development projects
shall provide pedestrian access between buildings and transit facilities located on site
and/or off site, if within adjoining public rights -of -way. If the building is part of a multi -
building development project, then pedestrian access shall be provided between
buildings.
15-5G-4: LANDSCAPING
As required by section 15-2-14 and chapter 15A of this title.
15-5G-5: OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING SPACES
As required by chapter 15 of this title.
15-5G-6: SIGNS
As required by chapter 18 of this title.
SECTION 32: ESMC Chapter 15-5 is amended to add a new ESMC Article 15-5H
(Commercial Center (C-4) zone) to read as follows:
ARTICLE H. COMMERCIAL CENTER (C-4) ZONE
15-5H-1: PURPOSE
15-5H-2: PERMITTED USES
15-51-11-3: SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
15-51-11-4: LANDSCAPING
15-5H-5: OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING SPACES
15-5H-6: SIGNS
15-5H-1: PURPOSE
The purpose of this zone is to provide consistency with and implement policies affecting
property designated as commercial center on the General Plan land use map and in the
General Plan text. This zone is intended to provide for developing commercial
establishments serving the City and surrounding area. Regulations are designed to
promote and control growth of commercial center projects such as retail and service uses.
15-5H-2: PERMITTED USES
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Permitted uses, permitted accessory uses, uses subject to administrative use permit, and
uses subject to conditional use permit for all commercial zones are listed in Article 15-5A
of this Title.
15-51-11-3: SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
All uses in the C-4 Zone must comply with the development standards contained in this
section.
A. General Provisions:
1. All uses must be conducted within a fully enclosed building except:
a. Outdoor restaurants, cafes or seating areas, complying with the provisions of
section 15-2-16 of this title;
b. Outdoor wholesale or retail activities customarily conducted outdoors,
including, without limitation, lumberyards, nurseries, and periodic outdoor
sales;
c. Outdoor recreational activities; and
d. Temporary uses conducted for a period not to exceed one year in a temporary
trailer, shipping container, or similar structure.
2. Before the City approves any development project, the project must meet all
requirements of the transportation demand management (TDM) and trip reduction
criteria as set forth in cg ter 6 of this title.
3. Other provisions as set forth in chapter 2 of this title.
B. Lot Area: A minimum of 10,000 square feet.
C. Height:
1. No building or structure may exceed 65 feet.
2. A maximum grade differential of eight feet is permitted on sloping lots. The vertical
height which exceeds the maximum grade differential limit is included in measuring
the maximum building height. On sloped lots, a segmented grade plane may be
applied to different portions of a building.
3. See section 15-2-3 of this title for exceptions to building height.
D. Setbacks: The setback requirements shall not be applicable to environmental
treatment facilities that are determined by a regulatory agency to be necessary to
mitigate the presence of hazardous substances that are present in the soils on the
parcel of property on which a treatment facility is located. However, the environmental
treatment facility must otherwise comply with the City"s traffic safety and Building Code
requirements.
1. Front yard: 25 feet minimum..
2. Side yard: Zero feet minimum, unless one of the following conditions exists:
a. If the side yard adjoins a dedicated street, at least 25 feet must be provided;
and
b. If the side yard abuts property with a different classification, the side yard
setback shall be a minimum of 10 feet.
3. Rear yard: 15 feet minimum unless one of the following conditions exists:
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a. If the rear yard adjoins an alley, dedicated street, public right-of-way, or if the
primary access is through the rear yard, at least 25 feet must be provided;
b. If the rear yard adjoins a railroad right-of-way, at least 10 feet must be provided;
and
c. If the rear yard abuts property with a different classification, the rear yard
setback shall be a minimum of feet.
E. Lot frontage
1. Each lot must provide a minimum frontage on a public street of 100 feet; or
2 Flag lots are permitted with a minimum stem width of 20 feet at a public street. If
the flag lot does not provide physical access to a public street„ a permanent access
easement must be provided from the lot across any contiguous lot or lots which
conform with the minimum lot frontage requirement to a public street. The
easement, and any proposed modification to the easement, requires City review
and approval.
F. Building Area: The total net floor area of all buildings may not exceed the total net
square footage of the property multiplied by 0,275 or an FAR 0.2 5:1, However„
additional FAR may be granted by the City pursuant to a development agreement.
= 10"000 sf
o F.A.R. = 0,275
Bldg. Area = 2,750 sf
001
G. Transfer of development rights: The transfer of development density from one or more
donor parcels to any other receiving, parcel or parcels is permitted within the C-4 Zone;
provided, that the requirements of this section are meta
1. Location of transfer parcels: The donor and receiving parcels must each be located
entirely within the C-4 Zone.
2. Maximum net floor area (NFA) for a receiving parcel: The NFA on any receiving
parcel increased in density pursuant to this section cannot exceed an FAR of 0.6.
3. Reduced NFA for a donor parcel: The permitted NFA on any donor parcel
decreased in density pursuant to this section must be reduced by the amount of
NFA transferred to one or more receiving parcels.
4. Building standards for parcels: All buildings must comply with the building
standards of the C-4 Zone.
5. Transfer of development rights: A transfer of development rights may be initiated
by a person submitting a written application for a transfer to the Community
Development Department that identifies the donor parcel(s), receiving parcel(s),
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the amount of NFA proposed to be transferred, and the proposed uses of the donor
and receiving parcels.
6. Review by Director: The Director must approve, conditionally approve or deny a
transfer plan at a public Bearing. The Director must use the following criteria in
making a determination:
a. The transfer meets the objectives of this title and the purposes of the C-4 Zone;
b. The proposed transfer will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or
welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity;
c. The proposed transfer complies with each of the applicable provisions of this
chapter;
d. The proposed transfer recognizes and compensates for potential impacts that
could be generated by the proposed transfer, such as aesthetics, noise, smoke,
dust, fumes, vibration, odors, traffic and hazards; and
e. The proposed transfer plan is consistent with the General Plan.
7. Notice and hearing: Upon filing of an application for a transfer plan by a property
owner or an applicant with the consent of the owner, the Director must give public
notice, as provided in chapter 28 of this title, of the intention to consider at a public
hearing the granting of a transfer plan.
8 Appeal to Planning Commission: The applicant or any person affected by the
Director 's decision respecting a transfer plan can appeal that decision to the
Planning Commission pursuant to chapter 29 of this title.
9. Appeal to City Council: The applicant or any person affected by the Planning
Commission's decision respecting a transfer plan can appeal the Planning
Commission's decision to the City Council pursuant to chapter 29 of this title.
10. Final, Approval: A transfer plan approved by the Director, Planning Commission
and/or City Council, becomes final upon the completion of all applicable conditions
of approval and the following:
a. Legal Assurances: A covenant or other suitable, legally binding agreement in
a form approved by the City Attorney must be recorded against the affected
donor and receiving parcels confirming the transfer of NFA between/among
parcels and setting forth any conditions of approval imposed by the City. The
covenant must be executed by all parties that have a legal or equitable interest
in the affected donor and receiving parcels. The covenant must confirm that
from the date of recording of the covenant, the affected parcels will be
burdened, by the covenant in perpetuity and the covenant will run with the land
and the FAR for the donor parcel and receiving parcel will be set in the covenant
pursuant to the FAR allowed at the time of approval of the transfer, and
11. Removal/Modification: The Director may approve the removal or modification of a
covenant if the transfer has not been entirely utilized by a receiving parcel or a.
different parcel has been identified as a donor parcel. The legal and equitable
owners of the affected parcels must execute a removal or modification covenant
in a form approved by the City Attorney.
H. Walls and fences: Walls and fences must comply with the location requirement
of chapter 2 of this title.
I. Access: All development projects must provide adequate access and facilities for
various modes of transit, as required by the City's Transportation Demand
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Management Program in chapter 16 of this title. In addition, all development projects
must provide pedestrian access between buildings and transit facilities located on site
and/or off site, if within adjoining public rights -of -way. If the building is part of a multi -
building development project, then safe and convenient pedestrian access must be
provided between buildings.
15-51-11-4: LANDSCAPING
As required by section 15-2-14 and chapter 15A of this title.
15-51-11-5: OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING SPACES
As required by chapter 15 of this title.
15-51-11-6: SIGNS
Signs in the C-4 Zone must comply with requirements of chapter 18 of this title except as
specified below:
A. A maximum of three ground or monument signs not to exceed 45 feet in height each
are permitted along the Pacific Coast Highway street frontage, north of the Union
Pacific Railroad.
B. A maximum of two ground or monument signs not to exceed 25 feet in height each
are permitted along the Pacific Coast Highway street frontage south of the Union
Pacific Railroad.
C. A maximum of two ground or monument signs (not including wayfinding signs), not to
exceed 25 feet in height each are permitted along the Park Place street frontage.
D. A maximum of one ground or monument sign (not including wayfinding signs), not to
exceed 25 feet in height is permitted along the Allied Way street frontage.
E. A maximum of one ground or monument sign, not to exceed 65 feet in height is
permitted along the Allied Way street frontage.
F. A maximum of two ground or monument signs (not including wayfinding signs), not to
exceed 20 feet each are permitted along the Rosecrans Avenue street frontage.
G. A maximum of one roof sign up to 450 square feet in that portion of the C-4 Zone
located south of the Union Pacific Railroad and north of Village Drive which shall not
count toward the maximum 15 percent permitted for storefront signage as specified in
subsection 15-184(1)(b) of this title.
H. Parcels that are comprised of a minimum of 7.5 acres and that have at least 80 percent
of the floor area devoted to retail and restaurant uses may have up to two (light
emitting diode signs ("LED sign") that do not exceed 30 feet in height and 60 feet in
width so long as: 1) the signs only advertise businesses and products (but only in
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conjunction with the name of the business that sells the product) that are located on
the parcel or display movie projections and abstract videos that are not related to
advertising any product, or entertainment, retail or service use and 2) the sign is
oriented such that it is intended to be viewed by individuals located on the parcel and
not by individuals located in a public right-of-way. Pursuant to a development
agreement that covers multiple parcels of property, and so long as the requirements
of this provision are otherwise met, the names of businesses and products (but only
in conjunction with the name of the business that sells the product) that are located
on parcels that are subject to the development agreement may be advertised on an
LED sign located on another parcel that is subject to the same development
agreement.
SECTION ESMC Article 15-6A (Light Industrial (M-1) zone) of ESMC Chapter
15-6 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
ARTICLE A: PERMITTED USES IN INDUSTRIAL ZONES
15-6A-1: PERMITTED USES
Table No. 1 below contains the uses permitted in the M-1 and M-2 zones, including
uses permitted by right, accessory uses, uses subject to an administrative use permit
and uses subject to a conditional use permit
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Table No. 1 — permitted uses in industrial zones
Uses Zones
M-1
M-2
Eatir� and drinkin "establishments
Drive -through restaurants
CUP
_
CUP
Restaurants and cafes
P
CUP
General Commercial uses
Adult -oriented businesses
Alcohol - off -site sale at limited support service retail
establishments.
AUP
AUP
Alcohol - on -site sale and consumption at restaurants and
delicatessens
_ AUP
AUP
Animal boarding
CUP
CUP I
Animal hospitals and veterina services
P
CUP
Billiard/pool rooms and bowling alleys
CUP
CUP
Business and consumer su ort services
CUP
CUP
Drive -through or walk-up services, excluding drive -through
restaurants.
A
A
Financial institutions
CUP
CUP
Fitness centers
P
CUP
General offices
P
CUP
Medical -dental offices
CUP
CUP
Medical -dental laboratories
CUP
CUP
Motionpicture/television production facilities (ind000g
CUP
CUP
Multi -media offices
' CUP
CUP
Office worker -oriented services, not located on Pacific Coast
Hi hwa or EI Se undo Boulevard
CUP
CUP
Personal services
CUP
CUP
Retail sales
ECILIP
CUP
Service stations2
CUP
CUP
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�rou� care and n�s�italit uses
_
Da case centers
r.,
' r
Dog daycare indoor
P
Do da care outdoor
CUP
Emer enc shelters
P -
Hotels and motels
CUP
Industrial -
Construction ands
Extraction of raw materials and refining
Factories
-
Freight forwarding, transfer, truckingrards or terminals
CUP
General storage, warehousing and ministorage
P
Generating stations
Heavy manufacturing uses
High and medium bay labs
P
Fight manufacturing uses and related offices
P
Research and development
P
Waste material transfer and storage
N
Wholesale uses
CUP
I
institutional
Government build in s/ ublic uses
r
Schools
CUP
Miscellaneous uses
Data centers
CUP
Helico ter landin facilities, per ESMC section 15--13
CUP
Medium and lar a -scale round -mounted solar ever s steps
P
Open storage of commodities sold or utilized on the remises_
A
Outdoor dining areas, per ESMC Chapter 15-2
A
CUP
CUP
CUP
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;P
CUP
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lP
CUP
N
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
P
A
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Public utilities, including, but not limited to, power substations and
tele hone exchan es
P
;
Residential Uses
N
N
Recreational facilities(public andprivate)
P
CUP
Roof -mounted solar energy systems.
: A
A
Small and medium -scale ground -mounted solar energy
systems,
A
A
Any use customarily incidental to a permitted use
A
A
Other similar uses approved by the Director, per ESMC Chapter
15-22
P, A, AUP, CUP, N
' P, A, AUP, CUP, N
Notes:
1. P = Permitted use, A = Accessory use, AUP = Use subject to an administrative use permit (Per ESMC Chapters 23 and 23), CUP =
Use subject to a conditional use permit (per ESMC Chapters 24 and 28), N = prohibited
2. Service stations are permitted with a CUP if located a minimum of 500 feet from any residential zoned property. This distance
criteria does not apply to properties east of Pacific Coast Highway.
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SECTION 3 Article 15-613 (Heavy Industrial (M-2) zone) of ESMC Chapter 15-6 is
amended in its entirety to read as follows:
ARTICLE B. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (M-1) ZONE
15-613-1:
PURPOSE
15-613-2:
PERMITTED USES
15-613-3:
SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
15-613-4:
LANDSCAPING
15-613-5:
OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING SPACES
15-6B-6:
SIGNS
SHELTERS DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
15-6B-7:
EMERGENCY
15-613-1: PURPOSE
The purpose of this zone is to provide consistency with and implement policies related to
those locations which are designated Light Industrial on the General Man land use map
and in the General Plan text. This zone is intended to provide for the location and grouping
of light industrial activities, research, and technological processes, and related offices and
auxiliary uses performing support services for existing and permitted establishments,
companies or business firms within the zone.
15-613-2: PERMITTED USES
Permitted uses, permitted accessory uses, uses subject to administrative use permit, and
uses subject to conditional use permit for all industrial zones are listed in Article 15-6A of
this Title.
15-613-3: SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
All uses within the M-1 Zone shall comply with the development standards contained in
this section,.
A. General Provisions:
1. No operations and uses conducted on the premises shall be in violation of this
Code, State laws, or environmental regulations by reason of noise, odor, dust,
mud, smoke, light, vibrations or other similar causes.
2. All uses in the M-1 Zone shall be conducted completely within a fully enclosed
building except:
a. Recreational facilities customarily undertaken in the open;
b. Special uses, provided' such use expressly permits operation in other than a
fully enclosed building as provided through an administrative determination;
and
c. Outdoor restaurant seating, provided it complies with the provisions of
section 15-2-16 of this title.
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3. Prior to approval of any development project, all criteria of the Transportation
Demand Management (TDM) and trip reduction criteria, as provided for in chapter
16 of this title shall be met.
4. Other provisions as required in chapter 2 of this title.
B. Lot area: A minimum of 10,000 square feet.
Height:C.
1. Buildings and structures shall notexceed a heightof 11
2. A maximum grade differential of eight feet is permitted on •• • lots.
height-•
grade differential-
sectiond in measuring
the maximum building height. On sloped lots, a segmented grade plane may be
applied to different portions of a building.
3. See • • -s • • • • • - •
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1
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10,000 Sf
F.A.R. = 0.6
.T, UckbArea a 6.000 sf
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G. Walls and fences: Walls and fences in the M-1 Zone shall comply with the
requirements of chapter 2 of this title.
H. Access; All development projects shall provide adequate access and facilities for
various modes of transit„ as required by the City°s transportation demand
management program in chapter 15 of this title. In addition, all development projects
shall provide pedestrian access between buildings and transit facilities located on site
and/or off site if within adjoining public rights -of -way, If the building is part of a multi -
building development project, then safe and convenient pedestrian access shall be
provided between buildings.
15-613-4: LANDSCAPING
As required by section 15-2-14 and chapter 15A of this title.
15-6B-5: OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING SPACES
As required by chapter 15 of this title.
An area equivalent to 20, percent of the gross floor area of the building that is devoted to
accessory use(s) may be parked at the rate of the building's primary use. In cases of
uncertainty or ambiguity, the Director will determine whether an area is accessory,
15-613-6: SIGNS
As required by chapter 18 of this title.
15-613-7: EMERGENCY SHELTERS DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
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A. Emergency shelters: Emergency shelters are subject to the following development
standards:
1. Not more than one emergency shelter is permitted within a radius of 300 feet from
another emergency shelter.
2. No emergency shelter will be permitted within 300 feet of residentially zoned
property, El Segundo public or private schools, El Segundo parks and open space,
or childcare facilities.
3. The emergency shelter facility may provide one or more of the following specific
facilities and services including, without limitation:
a. Childcare facilities;
b. Commercial kitchen facilities designed and operated in compliance with Health
and Safety Code section 113700 et seq.;
c. Dining area;
d. Laundry;
e. Recreation room; and
f. Support services (e.g., training, counseling).
4. Not more than 12 persons can be served on a nightly basis.
5. Maximum length of stay of a person in an emergency shelter is limited to 180 days
in any 12-month period.
6 The facility must provide a minimum of 50 gross square feet of personal living
space per person served„ not including space for common areas.
7 Emergency shelters may operate 24 hours a day to provide sleeping facilities and
other facil,itles and services. Admittance and intake processing of emergency
shelter clients is limited to 7:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. daily. Delivery hours are limited
to 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. daily. Refuse collection is limited to 7:00 A.M. to 8:00
P.M. daily.
8. Each emergency shelter must have an on -site management office, with at least
one employee present at all times the emergency shelter is in operation. A
minimum of two employees must be on duty when more than 10 beds are
occupied.
9. Each emergency shelter must have on site security employees, with at least one
security employee present at all, times the emergency shelter is in operation.
10. Staging drop off, intake, and pick up of emergency shelter clients must take place
inside a building, at a rear or side entrance not adjacent to a public right-of-way,
or in an interior courtyard. Any exterior waiting areas must be physically and
visually separated from public view of a right-of-way with a minimum six-foot tall
decorative masonry wall andl/or a six-foot tall hedge or similar mature landscaping
as approved by the Director. Floor plans for the emergency shelter must be
submitted with the building plans that show the size and location of any proposed
interior and/or exterior waiting or resident intake areas.
11. Outdoor recreation activities may be conducted at the facility subject to the same
physical and visual separation requirements as exterior waiting areas as set forth
in this section.
12. Off street parking must be provided as set forth in this Code, except that the
number of off street parking spaces provided must be one parking space per three
beds, plus one parking space per employee on duty with a minimum of three
employee parking spaces. Notwithstanding this requirement, the required number
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of off street parking spaces cannot exceed the spaces required for similar uses of
the same size in the M-1 Zone.
13. Exterior lighting must be provided at all building entrances and outdoor activity
areas, and must be activated between sunset and sunrise of each day. All exterior
lighting must comply with this Code.
14. Facilities must provide a storage area for refuse and recyclables and must be fully
screened from public view of any public right-of-way and be enclosed by a solid
wall or fence, in accordance with this Code. The refuse and recyclable storage
area must be large enough to accommodate the number of bins that are required
to provide the facility with sufficient service so as to avoid the overflow of material
outside of the bins provided.
15. Emergency shelter application requests and building plans for emergency shelters
must be submitted to the Director, and if the application and building plans meet
all applicable standards in this Code, including design, development, and any other
State or local requirement, the emergency shelter application may be approved by
the Director. Emergency shelter applications must be approved before a building
permit may be issued.
SECTION 35: ESMC Chapter 15-6 is amended to add a new Article 15-6C (Heavy
Industrial (M-2) zone) to read as follows:
ARTICLE C. HEAVY INDUSTRIAL (M-2) ZONE
15-6C-1:
PURPOSE
15-6C-2:
PERMITTED USES
15-6C-3:
SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
15-6C-4:
LANDSCAPING
15-6C-5:
OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING SPACES
15-6C-6:
SIGNS
15-6C-1: PURPOSE
To provide consistency with and implement policies related to those locations which are
designated heavy industrial on the general plan land use map and in the general plan
text. This zone is intended to provide areas suitable for the development of heavy
manufacturing, assembling, or processing activities having unusual or potentially
deleterious operational characteristics, that would be detrimental if allowed to operate in
other zones within the city.
15-6C-2: PERMITTED USES
Permitted uses, permitted accessory uses, uses subject to administrative use permit, and
uses subject to conditional use permit for all industrial zones are listed in Article 15-6A of
this Title.
15-6C-3: SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
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All uses within the M-2 Zone shall comply with the development standards contained in
this section.
A. General Provisions:
1. Operations and uses conducted on the premises, which are or may be in violation
of this Code, State laws, or environmental regulations by reason of noise, odor,
dust, mud, light, smoke, vibrations or other similar causes, shall conform to all City,
State and Federal regulations which are designed to protect the health, safety and
welfare of the citizens of this City and the employees of the proposed use.
2. Prior to approval of any development project, all criteria of the transportation
demand management (TDM) and trip reduction criteria, as provided for in chapter
16 of this title shall be met.
3. Other provisions as required in chapter 2 of this title.
B. Lot area: A minimum of 20,000 square feet.
C. Height:
1. A maximum of 200 feet.
2. A maximum grade differential of eight feet is permitted on sloping lots. The height
which exceeds the maximum grade differential limit is included in measuring the
maximum building height. On sloped lots, a segmented grade plane may be
applied to different portions of a building.
3. See section 15-2-3 of this title for exceptions to building height.
D. Setbacks:
1. Front Yard: 25 feet minimum.
2. Side Yard: 15 feet minimum, unless the side yard adjoins a dedicated street, in
which case the side yard setback shall be a minimum of 25 feet.
3. Rear Yard: 10 feet minimum, unless the rear yard adjoins an alley, dedicated
street, or public right-of-way, or if the primary access is throughthe rear yard, in
which case the rear yard setback shall be a minimum of 25 feet.
E. Lot frontage: A minimum frontage of 100 feet shall be provided on a dedicated street.
F. Building area: The total net "floor area" of all buildings, as defined in section 15--1-6 of
this title„ on any parcel or lot shall not exceed the total square footage of the parcel or
lot area multiplied by 0.6, thereby giving a floor area ratio of 0.6:1.
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G. Walls and fences: As required by chapter 2 of this title.
H. Access: All development projects shall provide adequate access and facilities for
various modes of transit, as required by the city's transportation demand management
program in chapter 16 of this title. In addition, all development projects shall provide
pedestrian access between buildings and transit facilities located on site and/or off
site if within adjoining public rights of way. If the building is part of a multi -building
development project, then safe and convenient pedestrian access shall be provided
between buildings.
Recreational facilities: All developments greater than 500 acres shall maintain
employee recreational facilities subject to the approval of the Director of Community
Development and the Director of Public Works.
15-6C-4: LANDSCAPING
As required by section 15-2-14 and chapter 15A of this title.
15-6C-5: OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING SPACES
As required by chapter 15 of this title.
15-6C-6: SIGNS
As required by chapter 18 of this title.
SECTION 36: ESMC Article 15-7A (Medium Density Residential (MDR) Overlay zone)
of ESMC Chapter 15-7 is amended as follows:
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ARTICLE A. MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (MDR) OVERLAY ZONE
15-7A-1: PURPOSE:
15-7A-2: ACTIVATION:
15-7A-3: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:
15-7A-4: LIVENVORK DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
15-7A-1: PURPOSE.
thin the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan area that is appropriate provide
A' for and
for an area within y
capable of sustaining residential uses.
B. Moreover, it is the intent, in identifying the long-term potential for residential use in the
area designated to establish that residential use is explicitly excluded from the
remainder of the Smoky Hollow specific plan area, except for single caretaker dwelling
units provided for elsewhere in the plan.
C. The MDR Zone shall be considered a "floating zone" in that once a need is identified,
this zone can be activated. This floating zone for the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan area
attempts to recognize that future residential market forces are anticipated in certain
portions of the specific plan area and sensible land use planning dictates their exact
locations given adjacent land uses and proximity to arterial streets.
D. In effect, this zone is not a true "floating zone" in that it does not add more regulations
over the existing Smoky Hollow East base zone. Rather, it is a "holding zone" which
can be activated and used in place of the base zone.
15-7A-2: ACTIVATION:
The following processes activate the MDR Zone:
A. A General Plan amendment to change the designation for proposed activated property
from Smoky Hollow Specific Plan to Multi -Family Residential;
B. A Specific Plan amendment to remove the proposed activated property from the
Smoky follow Specific Plan; and
C. A Zone Change application to change the zone of the proposed activated property
from Smoky Hollow East with MDR Overlay to Multi -Family Residential (R-3) without
MDR Overlay.
15-7A-3: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:
The development standards that apply to the underlying base zone shall apply unless
and until the MDR is activated. If the MDR is properly activated, Multi -Family Residential
(R-3) zoning standards shall apply to the activated property along with the following
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additional standards:
A. The setback along Grand Avenue shall be t"20 feet (30- minimum for properties
east of Kansas Street, whether it is for a front or side yard.
B. Vehicular access to MDR activated properties may not be taken directly from Grand
Avenue. (Ord. 1580, 2-5-2019)
15-7A-4: LIVE l"ORK DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Live/work uses are in addition to residential uses and must com I with all the folio in
A. Live/work uses cannot be Wen, to walk-in trade or client visits other than b
appointment;,
B. Onlv one em to ee other than the resident ma,.be em to ed on site-
C. "Mork activity must be conducted entirel within the individual unit'
D. Outdoor storage is notpermitted',
E. Live lwork uses cannot enerate hazardous materials or em to hazardous
rocese
F. The live/work use cannot be publicly observed:
G. Live/work im acts such as noise vibration dust odors fumes smoke, heat electrical
interference or other similar nuisances cannot be perceptible bevond the individual
unit;
H. Live, ork activities cannot increase edestrian or vehicle traffic be and that ordinarily
associated with residential occu an nor can it reduce the number of re wired off
street arkin s aces available for residential use
I. One wall sign is.permitted at the entrance of each individual unit. The wall §i n cannot
exceed six square feet and cannot extend above or out from the wall, Signs cannot
emit sounds odor, or visible matter such as smoke or steam. Si In a may be lighted
from another source such as gooseneck lam s. Internally illuminated and neon si ns
are not allowed. Rooftop si na a is not allowed within the zone. Si ns cannot contain
any revolving, flutterin flashing orspinning elements. All si na a is subject to city
re uirements far sin permits.
SECTION 37: ESMC Section 15-713-3 regarding the MMO (Multimedia overlay) district
Permitted Accessory Uses is amended as follows:
15-713-3: PERMITTED ACCESSORY LAND USES:
The following uses would be permitted as accessory uses in the pfoposed MMO District:
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A. Drive -through or walk-up services, including financial operations, but excluding drive -
through restaurants.
B. Employee recreational facilities and play area.
C. Open storage of commodities sold or utilized on the premises.
D. Outdoor dinina areas pursuant to the standards contained in sections 15-2-7
and 15-2-15 of this title..
D-.E. Parking structures and surface parking lots.
F. Other similar uses approved by the Director as
provided by chapter 22 of this title.
SECTION 38: ESMC Section 15-8-3 (Open Space zone permitted accessory uses) is
amended as follows:
15-8-3: PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES:
The following accessory uses are permitted in the O-S zone when developed and used
in conjunction with one or more permitted uses in the zone:
A. Comfort stations.
B. Concession stands.
C. Maintenance buildings.
D. Parking areas.
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E. Roof -mounted sonar energy systems.
F. Small and medium -scale around -mounted solar energy -systems.
G. Other similar uses approved,_by the Director, as provided by chapter 22 of this
title.
SECTION 39: ESMC Section 15-10-3 (Public Facilities zone permitted accessory uses)
is amended as follows:
15-10-3: PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES:
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A. Any use customarily incidental to a permitted use..
.
2000)
B. Roof -mounted solar energy systems.
C. Small and medium -scale round -mounted scalar energy systems.
Q. Other similar uses appiroved,by the Director, as rovided by chapter 22 of this
title.
SECTION 40: ESMC Subsections (F) through (T), inclusive, of § 15-15-5 (Parking area
development standards) are amended as follows:
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GF. Lighting:
1, Lights provided to illuminate any parking area or vehicle sales areas as permitted
by this Code must be arranged so as to direct the light away from any premises
upon which a residential dwelling unit is located.
2, Parking area light standards located within 50 feet of a property line must not
exceed 25 feet in height.
3. The Director may approve adjustments from the lighting standards.
#G. Landscaping:
1. All new or substantially redesigned
provided in chapter 2, "General Provisions"
1H. Parking Space Dimensions:
parking areas must provide landscaping as
of this title.
1. Minimum Interior Dimensions„.
Space Type
Minimum Width
Minimum Length
Commercial standard
8.5 feet
18 feet
Residential standard
9 feet
20 feet
Residential - narrow lots'
8.5 feet
20 feet
Vehicle lift
448.5 feet
2418 feet
Compact
8.5 feet
15 feet
Parallel
8.5 feet
24 feet
Accessible
See note 2
See note 2
Motorcycle
5 feet
9 feet
Bicycle
2 feet
5 feet
Notes:
1. Lots under 40 feet in width.
2. The dimensions of accessible parking spaces must comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), title
III and California Code of Regulations (CCR), California Access Code, title 24.
Each big cle ace must accommodate one 2-bic ole capacity rack.
2. Single -Family Dwellings:
a. Two -car garages must have minimum interior dimensions of 20 feet by 20 feet,
except for narrow lots as indicated below.
FIGURE 4 - SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING GARAGE
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GARAGE DOOR OPENNQ
b. Individual garages must not exceed 900 square feet in size or a four car
capacity, whichever is less. Subterranean garages and semi -subterranean
garages that meet the definition of a basement are exempt from this
requirement.
3. The Director may approve adjustments to the parking space dimensions
standards as provided in Chapters 22 and 23 of this title.
dl. Compact Spaces: Compact parking is allowed for office, industrial, hotel, and
recreational uses up to a maximum of 20 percent of required parking spaces. Parking
provided in excess of the required number may be compact in size. Compact spaces
cannot be allowed for retail uses.
KJ. Tandem Spaces: All tandem parking spaces, where allowed, must be clearly
outlined on the surface of the parking facility.
TANDEM SPACES PERMITTED
Use
Maximum
Maximum Percentage
Maximum
Percentage of
of Required Spaces in
Depth
Required Spaces!
Smoky Hollow
Single- and two-
100
n/a
2 spaces'
family residential
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Multiple -family
residential
Prohibited
n/a
n/a
Retail and services
Prohibited
30
2 spaces
Industrial
20
85
2 spaces
Offices
20
85
2 spaces
Restaurants
fProhibited
10
2 spaces
Notes:
1. Tandem spaces for single- and two-family dwellings must be assigned to the same unit.
2. Tandem parking is permitted for multiple -family residential developments involving density bonuses, pursuant
to Government Code section 65915.
3. Parkin rcvided in excess of the re paired nurnber may be 'tandem in co
'2afiquration.
The Director may approve adjustments to the required number and standards for tandem
parking spaces as provided in Chapters 22 and 23 of this title, subject to conditions. The
conditions may include recording of a covenant agreement, requiring a parking attendant,
requiring valet service, and other operational conditions. The Director may also approve
tandem parking in excess of the above limits for permitted temporary uses and/or special
events.
LK. Parking Clearance and Obstructions:
Vertical Clearance: The minimum vertical clearance for all parking areas must be
seven feet.
a. Exceptions: Storage cabinets and other obstructions shall be permitted in an
area above the front end of parking spaces that must be at least 4.5 feet above
the ground and no more than 3.5 feet from the front end of the space.
2. Horizontal Clearance: Parking spaces located next to walls, columns, or similar
obstructions must provide an additional one foot of clearance on the side of the
obstruction.
a. Exceptions:
(1) Columns or similar obstructions are permitted in the one -foot clearance area
four feet of the front and rear end of a parking space.
(2) Walls, columns, or similar obstructions may project six inches into the front
end corners of a parking space.
3 In exisfing parkingfacilities standard parking spaces may be reduced.
in length b r up to two feet to accommodate installation of electric
vehicle charaing stations.
3. Disabled Access: Where necessary to comply with the Americans With, Disabilities
Act (ADA), title III and California Code of Regulations (CCR), California Access
Code, title 24, parking facilities may deviate from the parking clearance and
obstructions standards.
FIGURE 5 - REQUIRED CLEARANCE AND PERMITTED OBSTRUCTIONS
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4. The Director iflq may approve adjustments to the
parking clearance and obstructions standards as provided in GhapteF 2-T
!A�ustn4e;As!L, Chal2ters 22 and 23 of this title.
ML. Vehicle Ramps:
Maximum slope 20 percent
Transitions slopes Required at each end of ramps that exceed a 6 percent slope
Maximum transition length 8 feet
Slope of transitions 50 percent of the main ramp slope
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Chapters 22 and 23 of this title.
NM. Drive Aisle Width and Parking Row Depth:
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600
16'
18'
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17.24'
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900
25'
25'
18'
15'
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FIGURE 7 - PARKING AISLE AND PARKING SPACE DIMENSIONS
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FIGURE 7 - PARKING AISLE AND PARKING SPACE DIMENSIONS
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requirements based on the following table:
EXCEPTIONS FOR 900 PARKING ANGLE'
Parking Space Minimum Width (in Aisle Width (in feet)
feet)
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Note:
1. The exceptions for 90-degree parking do not apply to garages for single- and two-family dwellings.
2. The Director may approve adjustments to the drive aisle width and parking space
depth standards as provided in Chapters 22 and 23 of this title.
ON. Driveway and Curb Cuts: All curb cuts and driveways must lead directly to required
parking. Curb cuts not leading to parking, must be removed whenever new buildings are
constructed or additions are made to existing buildings. The location and design of all
driveway entrances and exits must comply with the standards listed below. The goal of
these standards is to: 1) preserve on street parking spaces, 2) improve traffic safety, and
3) improve on site vehicle circulation.
1. Driveway and Curb Cut Width:
Zone
Curb Cut Width (in feet)'
Driveway Width (in feet)
Minimum Maximum
Minimum Maximum
R-1 and R-2 - lots less than
10
20
10
20
50 feet wide
R-1 and R-2 - lots at least
10
25
10
28
50 feet wide
R-3 - serving 12 or fewer
12
30
12
30
parking spaces or one-way
R-3 - serving 13 or more
18
30
18
30
parking spaces or two-way
Nonresidential - one-way
12
30
12
30
Nonresidential - two-way
18
30
18
30
Note:
1. Curb cut width excludes the width of aprons.
2. Curb Cut Locations:
Zone
Minimum Distance
Minimum Distance
Minimum Distance
Between Curb Cuts On
From Curb Cuts To
From Curb Cuts
The Same Property
Street Corners
To Property Lines
Residential
24 feet
20 feet
5 feet
Nonresidential
1 24 feet
50 feet
5 feet
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provided in Chapters 22 and 23 of this title.
P-O. Corner Clearance and Driveway Visibility: All parking areas must meet the corner
Clearance and driveway visibility standards as provided in chapter 2, "General
Provisions", of this title.
QP. Drive -Through Facilities:
1. Drive -through lanes may encroach into required landscaped setbacks up to a
maximum of 50 percent of the required setback area, provided a minimum
landscaped setback of five feet is maintained.
2. Drive -through lanes must be located and designed in such a manner as to not
interfere with on -site and off -site circulation. The location and design of the drive -
through lane is subject to Director review and approval.
DRIVE -THROUGH LANE DIMENSIONS
Use
Minimum Length
(Continuous)
Minimum Width
Eating and drinking establishments
150 feet
10 feet
Banks, pharmacies, and cleaners
60 feet
10 feet
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4. The Director may approve adjustments to the drive -through facilities standards as
provided in Chapters 22 and 23 of this title.
RQ. Parking Structure Standards:
1. The following setback requirements apply to all subterranean parking facilities:
Zone
Projection Above Grade
Setback
Residential
Completely subsurface
Must meet required front setback
No rear or side setback required
No more than 3 feet above grade
Must meet required setbacks
More than 3 feet above grade
Must meet required setbacks and
must be screened from public view
Nonresidential
Completely subsurface
No setbacks required'
Above grade
Must meet required setbacks
Note.
1. The parking structure must be designed in such a manner as to maintain sufficient soil above for landscaping
(ground cover, shrubs and trees) to grow above grade.
2. The Director may approve adjustments to the parking structure standards as provided in Chapters 22 and 23
of this title.
SR. Special Residential Parking Provisions:
1. Covered parking: All required parking spaces must be covered and enclosed in the
following manner:
2. Residential Garage Openings: All garages must meet the minimum and maximum
widths listed below:
Type Of Garage
Minimum Opening Width
Maximum Opening Width
Single car
8 feet
14 feet
2Two car
16 feet
20 feet
Multiple -family residential
16 feet
Equal to the drive aisle width
it serves
3. Residential Turn Radius Requirements:
a. One or two car garages located behind a residence must provide a minimum
turning radius of 25 feet.
b. Residential garages that take access directly from an alley may measure the
required turn radius to the opposite side of the alley.
FIGURE 10 - RESIDENTIAL TURN RADIUS AND ALLEY ACCESS
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standards as provided in Chapters 22 and 23 of this title.
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TS. Vehicle Lifts: Vehicle lifts may be used by right to provide off street parking spaces
on lots in the single-family residential (R-1) zone and the two-family residential (R-2) zone
where the vehicle lifts provide parking in excess of the minimum number of required
parking spaces subject to the standards in this section and in this chapter.
1. A Gard'itiion n administrative use permit is required for vehicle lifts providing
required off street parking spaces on lots in the R-1 and R-2 zones subject to the
following:
a. The vehicle lift must be located only within a fully enclosed garage.
b. A vehicle lift may only be used to store two vehicles vertically where a minimum
vertical height clearance from the floor to the ceiling plate of the garage is a
minimum of 14 feet clear of obstructions.
c. A vehicle lift must be designed and used as a designated parking space for
use only by occupants in the same dwelling unit as the parking space located
directly below the vehicle lift.
d. A vehicle lift must be permitted only if it is operated with an automatic shutoff
safety device., andis installed in aGGOra cording to manufacturer
specifications and is operable at all times.
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'M In nonresidential zones vehicle lifts are germifted as tandem spaces, subject
to the limitations in ESMC § 15-15-5 K and may store up to two vehicles
vertically.
SECTION 41: Subsection (A) of § 15-15-6 (Automobile spaces required) is amended as
follows:
A. Automobile Spaces Required
Use
Number Of Parking Spaces Required
Use
Number Of Parking Spaces Required
Commercial:
Motion icture/television
studiolsound sta es
indoor"
1 space for each 500 square feet for the first
25,000 square feet
1 space for each 1,000 square feet for the area
in excess of 25,000 s uare feet
Group care:
Daycare (adult and Ghildr
1 for every 7 adults en, plus 1 space for each
employee and faculty member
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SECTION 4: Subsection (B) of § 15-15-6 (Bicycle spaces required) is amended as
follows:
B. Bicycle Spaces Required,
The Director may approve adjustments to reduce the requirement for bicycle spaces.
SECTION 8: Subsection (A) of ESMC § 15-18-5 regarding Master Sign Programs is
amended as follows:
15-18-5: MASTER SIGN PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, AND PERMITS:
A. Master Sign Programs: Multi -tenant developments of three (3) or more commercial
tenants require an approved Master Sign Program by the Director or their designee.
No permit may be issued for an individual sign requiring a building permit until a
required Master Sign Program is approved. A Master Sign Program is not required for
a development, lot, or business that has less than three (3) tenants.
1. Application : An application for the Master Sign Program
must include:
a. Accurate plot plan of the lot;
b. Location of buildings, parking lots, driveways, and landscaped areas;
c. Computation of the maximum sign area allowed, maximum area allowed for
individual signs, height and number of signs, and total building wall area on
which signs are proposed;
d. Proposed location of each sign, present and future, whether requiring a permit
or not, shown on both the plot plan and elevations;
e. On site signs including, but not limited to, building marker signs, directional
signs, identification signs and onsite signs used for either ingress or egress,
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identification of facilities or similar features must be submitted as a part of a
Master Sign Program;
f. Optional consistency standards among all signs on the lots affected by the
program with regard to:
(1) Color scheme;
(2) Lettering or graphic style;
(3) Lighting;
(4) Material; and/or
(5) Sign dimensions;
g. Payment of the applicable fees established by the City Council.
2. Window Signs: A Master Sign Program may indicate the areas and general types
of window signs without specifying the exact dimension or nature of every window
sign.
3. Consent: Master Sign Programs must be signed by the property owner or their
authorized agent.
4. Review Procedure: flirector decisions on Master,
Sin Programs shall be ministerial. After receiving a complete Master Sign
Program application, the Director or desire must either;
a. Approve the proposed program if it conforms with the provisions of this chapter;
or
b. Deny the proposed program if it fails to conform with the provisions of this
chapter. In cases of a denial, the Director will specify in writing the sections of
this chapter with which the program is inconsistent. The Director's
determination may be appealed pursuant to chapter 2-529 of this title.
5. Modifications: Any new sign locations or the increased size of signs require an
application for an amended Master Sign Program that conforms to all requirements
of this chapter. Minor changes to signs including, but not limited to, color scheme,
material, sign dimensions, location on building face, at ilan of the Dife
do not require an amended Master Sign Program.
SECTION 44: ESMC Chapter 15-30 (Enforcement; Penalty) is amended as follows:
Chapter 30
ENFORCEMENT; PENALTY
15-30-1: AUTHORITY TO INSPECT
15-30-2: VIOLATIONS; PENALTIES
15-30-1: AUTHORITY TO INSPECT
Whenever necessary to make any inspection to enforce any of the provisions of this Title,
the Director or an authorized
representative of the Director, is authorized to enter any property, premises, or building
at all reasonable times. If such property, premises, or building is occupied, the Director or
his/her representative shall first present proper credentials and request entry; and if such
building or premises is unoccupied, a reasonable effort shall be made to locate the owner
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or other persons having charge or control of the property, premises, or building to request
entry. If entry is refused, the Director ye' eatSePAGes
or his or her authorized representative may seek an administrative inspection warrant and
shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry.
15-30-2: VIOLATIONS; PENALTIES
A. Failure etsto comply with provisions: It shall be unlawful for
any person to violate any provisions of this Title or fail to comply with any requirements
of this Title. It shall further be unlawful for any person to operate, erect, move, alter,
enlarge or maintain any use which is contrary to the provisions of any permit, approval,
or condition of approval obtained pursuant to this Title. A violation or failure to comply
with any of the provisions of this Title, or any permits, approvals or conditions of approval
issued pursuant to this Title shall constitute an infraction; except that any such violation
may, at the discretion of the City, be charged and prosecuted as a misdemeanor.
B. Penalty, aettoeinfraction: Any person violating provisions of this Title may be
deemed guilty on an infraction and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable by a fine
as set forth in Section 1-2-1 of this Code.
C. Penalty, eermisdemeanor: Any person violating provisions of this Title
may be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be
punishable as provided in Section 1-2-1 of this Code.
D. Each Dew" ef"Wenseday a separate offense: Each person found guilty
of a violation shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for every day during any portion
of which any violation of any provision of this Title is committed, continued or permitted
by such person and shall be punishable therefor as provided for in subsection C of this
Section. Any use, occupation or building or structure maintained contrary to the provisions
hereof shall constitute a public nuisance.
SECTION 45: ESMC §§ 15-31-3 through 15-31-6, inclusive, of ESMC Chapter 15-31
(Right of way Dedications and Improvements) are amended as follows:
15-31-3: DEDICATION
A. Dedication: Unless otherwise provided, any development requiring an
environmental assessment located on a lot abutting public rights of way, must dedicate a
portion of that lot to widen the public rights of way in accordance with the standards in
exhibit C-8 of the general plan circulation element. Property dedications must be noted
on building plans before the city issues a building permit and the dedications must be
made before the city approves a final inspection for a building permit or issues a certificate
of occupancy for a proposed project. The director is authorized to substitute an
irrevocable offer to dedicate or to substitute a combination of a dedication and an
irrevocable offer to dedicate for public rights of way in compliance with the standards in
exhibit C-8 of the general plan circulation element and subject to section 15-24A-4 of this
chapter.
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B. Width: Table 1 of this section, is based on exhibit C-8 of the general plan circulation
element and establishes the standard right of way widths for the various classifications
for public rights of way. The right of way dedication on an individual lot is that portion of
private property necessary to provide one-half (1/2) of the required standard width,
measured from the centerline of the street.
Minimum Width (Feet)
142 - 150 (varies based on lane configuration)
98 - 120 (varies based on lane configuration)
MI
64
Commercial 60 - 64 (varies based on lane configuration)
Residential 60
Alley 20
1. Greater Widths: Greater widths may be required as by the director of public works or designee
conditions of subdivision maps, site plan review, conditional use permits or standards variances.
2. Reduced Widths: The required standard width may be reduced at specific locations on specific
streets due to unusual conditions, as authorized by the director of public works or designee.
C. Effect on re uired yard areas and
buildina area ratios: All required yard areas, lot coverage and floor area ratio
calculations must be measured after the dedication or reservation. If the director of public
works requires an irrevocable offer to dedicate, the required yard areas, lot coverage and
floor area ratio calculations may be measured not including the area of dedication or
reservation.
15-31-4: IMPROVEMENTS
A. Applicability: Before the city approves a final inspection for a building permit or
issues a certificate of occupancy for any development or change of use, a property owner
must make all required improvements and repairs to abutting public rights of way. The
improvements and repairs must extend along the width and depth of the property and for
a reasonable distance beyond the property as is necessary to complete the improvement
or repair. Existing improvements that are damaged and that may have been damaged
during construction of the building must also be repaired.
B. Required simprovements; All Development: Development or a
change of use is required to provide the following right of way improvements that the
director determines to be required and applicable:
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1. Sidewalks' wheelchair rams and parkway:
Construction or repair of a sidewalk/wheelchair ramp and parkway adjoining the
site. The sidewalk/wheelchair ramp must have a minimum clear width of five feet
(5' and a parkway, or six feet �64 if the sidewalk adjoins the curb.
2. CurbAnd tterand gutter: Construction or repair of curbs and gutters adjoining
the site. All unused curb cuts must be replaced with a full height curb and gutter.
3. Parkway T+eestrees: Any missing or damaged parkway trees must be replaced
with a minimum cf '° 24-inch size box tree in accordance with title
9, chapter 3 of this code and administrative policies and procedures promulgated
by the city manager.
4. Alley Paving avin : Construction, replacement, repair or extension of alley paving
up to standard width. The alley must be paved the length of the site. If vehicle
access is taken from the alley, the director may also require that the alley be paved
to a point where the alley intersects a paved public right of way, and curb returns
must be relocated as necessary.
5. Roadway Paving ap ving: Repair or replacement of roadway paving to standard
street width as required in exhibit C-8 of the general plan circulation element.
C. Required entsimprovements;
Ego nmental ASsessmentnew development reguiring an environmental
assessment: In addition to the improvements required by this section for development,
the following right of way improvements must be provided:
1. Alley Lightinglighting: Construct or install on site alley lighting.
2. Roadway Paving ap ving: Construction or extension of roadway paving to standard
street width as required in exhibit C-8 of the general plan circulation element.
3. Traffic sue" �. S' esir nals and street signs: Provide a prorated
share of the cost of all roadway signal and street sign modifications attributable or
partly attributable to the development.
4. Streetlights: Install or relocate streetlights. This may include widening the right of
way as necessary.
5. Utilities Releeatienrelocation: Relocate utilities as necessary to provide for the
improvements set forth above.
D. Standards: All improvements within public rights of way must be installed in
conformance with the specifications on file with the city engineer's office.
15-31-5: RELIEF FROM REQUIREMENTS:
The director may waive requirements of this chapter if the director determines that such
improvements are unnecessary for a public purpose or that the cost of the improvement
is proportionally excessive when compared to the scale of the project or the demand
generated by the project subject to the findings set forth below. The determination of the
director may be appealed to the planning commission in accordance with chapter 259 of
this title.
A. Proposed Waiuemaiver: To waive the need for improvements and dedications
otherwise required by this chapter, the director must find upon substantial evidence that:
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1. The proposed waiver maintains the minimum roadway width necessary for
emergency vehicle access as determined by the fire chief;
2. The proposed waiver maintains the minimum roadway width and lane widths
deemed necessary for safe two -directional vehicular passage. The minimum lane
width cannot be less than Meet-(44)10 feet in width for a travel lane and eight
feet (8 } in width for a parking lane;
3. The proposed waiver will maintain the necessary roadway width for the traffic
volumes projected during the general plan buildout as determined by the director
of planning and building safety unless the director determines that the dedication
or irrevocable offer to dedicate will require the removal of all or a portion of an
existing building;
4. The proposed waiver complies with any requirements of state and federal
regulations, including, without limitation, disabled access requirements for public
sidewalks;
5. The proposed waiver would not be detrimental to the neighborhood or district in
which the property is located;
6. That the proposed waiver is necessary in order that the applicant is not
unreasonably deprived the use or enjoyment of his property; and
7. The proposed waiver is consistent with the legislative intent of this title.
B. Conditions: If the director grants a waiver, the director may impose such conditions
necessary to safeguard public health, safety, and welfare. In all instances the director
must impose the following conditions:
1. Establish a term during which the irrevocable offer to dedicate is effective.
2. The waiver does not become effective for ten410) days from when it is granted or,
if an appeal is filed, there is a final determination.
3. The waiver becomes null and void if it is unused for PA t-y180) days
from its effective date.
15-31-6: NOTIFICATION:
A. Copies of the findings and decision of the director must be mailed to the applicant
and all . s ro ert owners within #+" '00 feet and
occupants within, 15O feet of the proposed project site.
SECTION 46: ESMC § 15-32-9 regarding Development Impact Fee Refunds is
amended as follows:
15-32-9: REFUNDS
A. Except as described in this section, upon application of the property owner, the city
must refund that portion of any impact fee which has been on deposit over five (a) years
and which is unexpended and uncommitted. The refund will be made to the then current
owner or owners of lots or units of the development project or projects, provided that the
then current owner submits an application for a refund to the city within one hi 11
eighty (180) days before the five i57 year period expires. The Communi Development
Director, the Public Works Director, or their designee must review and approve
refund applications.
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B. If fees in any impact fee account are unexpended or uncommitted, starting with the
fifth fiscal year after the first deposit into the account or fund, and every subsequent five
(5)-years, the city council must make the findings required by Government Code section
66001(d) for maintaining funds on deposit. If the council makes such findings, the fees
are exempt from the refund requirement.
C. The city may issue refunds through direct payment; offsetting the refund against other
impact fees due for development projects by the owner on the same or other property; or
otherwise by agreement with the owner. If the costs of refunding the impact fees would
exceed the amount refunded, the city may instead comply with Government Code section
66001(f).
SECTION 47: Construction. This Ordinance must be broadly construed to achieve the
purposes stated in this Ordinance. It is the City Council's intent that the provisions of this
Ordinance be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that
facilitates the purposes set forth in this Ordinance.
SECTION 4: Enforceability. Repeal of any provision of the ESMC does not affect
any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition
of penalties for any violation occurring before this Ordinance's effective date. Any such
repealed part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting
violations occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance.
SECTION 49: Validity of Previous Code Sections. If this entire Ordinance or its
application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, any repeal or
amendment of the ESMC or other city ordinance by this Ordinance will be rendered void
and cause such previous ESMC provision or other the city ordinance to remain in full
force and effect for all purposes.
SECTION 50: Severability. If any part of this Ordinance or its application is deemed
invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity
will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this
end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable.
SECTION 51: Recordation. The City Clerk, or designee, is directed to certify the passage
and adoption of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City of El Segundo's book
of original ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this
meeting; and, within 15 days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it
to be published or posted in accordance with California law.
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SECTION 52: This Ordinance will go into effect and be in full force and effect 30 days
after its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of June, 2023.
ATTEST:
Tracy Wearn City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mark b7hen y, City Attorney
�;a I
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO )
I, Tracy Weaver, City Clerk of the City of El Segundo, California, do hereby certify that
the whole number of members of the City Council of said City is five; that the foregoing
Ordinance No. 1648 was duly introduced by said City Council at a regular meeting held
on the 16th day of May, 2023, and was duly passed, and adopted by said City Council,
approved and signed by the Mayor Pro Tem, and attested to by the City Clerk, all at a
regular meeting of said Council held on the 6th day of June, 2023, and the same was so
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel, Council Member Pirsztuk, Council Member
Giroux and Council Member Baldino
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Boyles
ABSTAIN. None
WITNESS MY HAND THE OFFICIAL SEAL OF SAID CITY this W11 day of June, 2023.
TtAcy Weaver, City Clerk
of the City of El Segundo,
California