ORDINANCE 1670ORDINANCE NO. 1670
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE ARTICLE
8-5A (PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONES) TO ESTABLISH PROPERTIES
INELIGIBLE FOR PREFERENTIAL PARKING PERMITS, AND CHAPTER
15-15 (OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING) TO UPDATE THE
PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR MULTIPLE -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
USES
(ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 1367 AND ZONE TEXT
AMENDMENT NO. 24-02)
The City Council of the city of El Segundo does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1: The Council finds and declares as follows:
A. On November 15, 2022, the City Council adopted the 2021-2029 Housing Element
of the El Segundo General Plan;
B. Program 9 (Code Amendments) of the Housing Element calls for amendments to
the El Segundo Municipal Code ("ESMC") to remove constraints on and to facilitate
the construction of housing. Specifically, Program 9 calls for amending the current
parking requirements for multiple -family residential uses to a sliding scale based
on unit size;
C. The Community Development Department prepared a draft ordinance amending
ESMC Title 15, Chapter 15 implementing Program 9 of the 2021-2029 Housing
Element to update the parking requirements for multiple -family residential uses,
and scheduled a public hearing before the Planning Commission for February 13,
2025;
D. On February 13, 2025, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to receive
public testimony and other evidence regarding the draft ordinance including,
without limitation, information provided to the Planning Commission by city staff;
and adopted Resolution No. 2954 recommending that the City Council approve
this Ordinance;
E. On March 4, 2025, the City Council opened a duly noticed public hearing, directed
staff to amend the Ordinance to modify the proposed parking requirements and
establish properties ineligible for preferential parking permits, and continued the
public hearing to March 18, 2025;
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F. On March 18, 2025, the City Council conducted the continued public hearing and
considered the updated information provided by City staff and public testimony
regarding this Ordinance; and
G. 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 March 4, 2025 and March 18, 2025 public 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:
A. Amend ESMC Article 8-5A (Preferential Parking Zones), Section 7 (Permits)
establishing properties ineligible for preferential parking permits, authorizing the
denial or revocation of preferential parking permits for illegal conversion of a
garage or other required parking space, and revising the duration of permit validity.
B. Amend ESMC § 15-15-6 revising the minimum parking requirement for multiple -
family dwellings to a sliding scale based on the number of bedrooms.
SECTION 3: General Plan Findings. As required under Government Code § 65860, the
ESMC amendments proposed by the Ordinance are consistent with the El Segundo
General Plan as follows:
A. The proposed Ordinance is consistent with Program 9 of the General Plan Housing
Element in that it would remove governmental and other constraints to facilitate
the development of multiple -family residential uses.
B. The proposed Ordinance is consistent with the General Plan Housing Element in
that the amendments contribute to improving the existing jobs -housing balance in
the City and provide opportunities for new housing construction in a variety of
locations and a variety of densities.
C. The proposed Ordinance is consistent with the General Plan Housing Element in
that the amendments provide sufficient new, affordable housing opportunities in
the City to meet the needs of groups with special requirements, including the needs
of lower and moderate- income households.
D. The proposed Ordinance is consistent with the General Plan Housing Element in
that the amendments remove governmental constraints to diversify available
housing opportunities, including ownership and rental, fair -market, and assisted,
in conformance with open housing policies and free of discriminatory practices.
SECTION 4: Zone TextAmendment 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:
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A. The proposed Ordinance is consistent with the General Plan in that the
amendments would implement the goals, policies, and programs of the Housing
Element. Implementation of the Housing Element would preserve the existing
housing stock and encourage construction of new residential units, including
affordable housing, without affecting the character of existing single-family
residential neighborhoods.
B. The proposed Ordinance is necessary to serve the public health, safety, and
general welfare in that it would implement the Housing Element Update, which
includes programs, goals, and policies that help to maintain and improve the
existing housing stock in the City. The proposed amendments would facilitate the
development of additional housing in the community, which contribute to improving
the existing jobs -housing balance and facilitates the development of housing that
is affordable to households of various income levels and thus will provide equal
housing opportunities to all segments of the community.
SECTION 5: Environmental Assessment. Based on the facts set forth in Section 2, the
City Council finds that the zone text amendment is exempt from further review under the
California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §
15061(b)(3)), because it consists only of minor revisions to existing zoning regulations
and related procedures and does not have the potential for causing a significant effect on
the environment. This finding is also based upon the determination by the State
Department of Housing and Community Development and the State legislature that the
City is required to adopt these regulations in order to maintain a compliant Housing
Element.
SECTION 6: Section 8-5A-7 of Article A of Chapter 8-5 of Title 8 of the ESMC is amended
to include a new Subsections F and G which will read as follows:
8-5A-7: PERMITS:
F. Ineligible Properties: The following properties may be deemed ineligible fora permit
by the City Council at the time it establishes a preferential parking zone:
2. Properties ties in the Multi le-Famil Residential R-3 zone duly develo ed after Ida
1 2025 that are legally approved to Drovide fewer than two parkin spaces Per
dwelling unit (regardless of size or bedroom count and/or less than 1 visitor space for,
evea three dwelling units.
3. Properties subject to a development agreement.
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C. Illegal conversion or use of re uired parking ara e or other parking space. The
Public Works Director mav deny issuance of a preferential, parking permit or revoke a
previously issued permit for a property or dwelling where a giarage and/or other re wired
arkin space is not beinq used for vehicle parking, e.g. being used for storage of
personal items or other use.
SECTION 7: Subsection B of 8-5A-7 of Article A of Chapter 8-5 or Title 8 of the ESMC is
amended to read as follows:
B. Duration: Preferential parking permits issued pursuant to this section are effective
for as long as the permit holder continues to reside in a dwelling unit included in a
preferential parking zone or until such zone is dissolved.
SECTION 8: ESMC Subsection (A) of § 15-15-6 (Automobile spaces required) is
amended as follows:
A. Automobile Spaces Required
Use
Number Of Parking Spaces Required
Residential uses:
Accessory dwelling units -vv�l lei None.
units
Caretaker nits
-s aee f��aa nt't
Live/work units
2 spaces for each unit plus 1 space per 350 square
feet of commercial/work area
Lodging houses, rooming
1 space for each guestroom
houses, and guesthouses
Multiple -family dwellings
2 spaces per unit, plus 1 visitor space for every 3
(Properties more than two
units (3 - 5 units = 1 visitor space, 6 - 8 units = 2
acres)_visitor
spaces, etc.)
Multiple family dwellings
1 space for studio units
(Properties up to two acres
2 spaces for 1-bedroom units
2 spaces for 2-bedroom units or larger
1/3 guest space per unit
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Single-family and two-family 2 spaces for each unit and 1 additional space for
dwellings dwelling units exceeding 3,500 square feet of
gross floor area
SECTION 9: 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 10: 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 11: 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 12: 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 13: 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 14: This Ordinance will go into effect and be in full force and effect 30 days
after its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of April, 2025.
ATTEST:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM;
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Mark D. Hensley, City Atto
Chris Pimentel, Mayor
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES SS
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
I, Susan Truax, 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. 1670 was duly introduced by said City Council at a regular meeting held
on the 18t" day of March 2025, and was duly passed and adopted by said City Council,
approved and signed by the Mayor, and attested to by the City Clerk, all at a regular
meeting of said Council held on the 1st day of April, 2025, and the same was so passed
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Pimentel, Mayor Pro Tern Baldino, Council Member Boyles,
Council Member Giroux and Council Member Keldorf
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
WITNESS MY HAND THE OFFICIAL SEAL OF SAID CITY this 1st day of April, 2025,.
4us n-Trox, City Clerk
the City of El Segundo,
California
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