ORDINANCE 1212 - 1THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
SUBDIVISION AND ZONING CODE
1993
ADOPTED
NOVEMBER 1993
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter
Page
19.04
SUBDIVISIONS .. ...............................
1
19.08
VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS .......................
13
19.12
MERGER OF PARCELS ............ .... ..........
16
19.16
LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS ....................... ..
21
19.20
WAIVER OF PARCEL MAP ..........................
23
20.04
TITLE - INTERPRETATION ................. ...... .
1
20.08
DEFINITIONS .... ...............................
2
20.12
GENERAL PROVISIONS .. .......... ........... ..
47
20.16
ZONES AND USES ....................... .... .
54
20.18
OPEN SPACE (O -S) ZONE .................. ........
57
20.19
AUTOMOBILE PARKING (P) ZONE . ........... .. ..
60
20.20
RESIDENTIAL (R -1) ZONE ..........................
62
20.21
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (PRD) ZONE ......
70
20.22
TWO - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R -2) ZONE .. ....... .....
73
20.24
MULTI - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R -3) ZONE .......
78
20.30
PUBLIC FACILITIES (P -F) ZONE ... .......... ....
86
20.31
DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL (C -RS) ZONE .. ........ . .
89
20.32
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (C -2) ZONE .... ..... .
95
20.33
GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C -3) ZONE .......... .......
101
20.34
CORPORATE OFFICE (CO) ZONE .............. ......
107
20.36
URBAN MIXED -USE (MU) ZONE .. .... . ...
113
20.40
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (M -1) ZONE ............ ..... ..
120
20.41
HEAVY INDUSTRIAL (M -2) ZONE ............ ..... .127
20.42
SMALL BUSINESS (SB) ZONE ............ . . . .....
133
20.43
MEDIUM MANUFACTURING (MM) ZONE ...... ..... .
139
20.44
GRAND AVENUE COMMERCIAL (GAC) ZONE . ... ...
146
20.45
MEDIUM DENSITY (MDR) RESIDENTIAL ZONE .. ..... ..
151
20.46
SMOKY HOLLOW SPECIFIC PLAN .. ..... ... .. ..
156
20.52
HISTORIC PRESERVATION ....... .. ...... .. ....
233
20.54
OFF - STREET PARKING AND LOADING SPACES ... .......
242
20.55
DEVELOPER TRANSPORTATION DEMAND
MANAGEMENT(TDM) ......................... ..257
20.56
EMPLOYER /OCCUPANT TRANSPORTATION
SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT ............... ..........261
2058
SOUND TRANSMISSION CONTROL .... . ... . ...
265
2060
SIGNS ..... .................. ..............
280
20.70
NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS AND USES ............
290
20.72
ADMINISTRATIVE DETERMINATIONS ......... ..
294
20.74
VARIANCE AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT . ......
296
20.78
ADJUSTMENTS ....................... ... ....302
2082
APPEAL OR REVIEW ................ ............
304
20.86
AMENDMENTS ......................... .......306
20.90
PROCEDURES FOR HEARINGS, NOTICES AND FEES .. ....
309
20.92
COASTAL ZONE DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURES ... .. ...
312
20.97
AUTHORITY TO INSPECT ......... . ............
316
20.98
PENALTY ..................... .............
317
Ordinance No. 1212 -1- November 16, 1993
Chapter 19.04 SUBDIVISIONS
Sections:
19.04.010 AUTHORITY.
19.04.020 DEFINITIONS.
19.04.030 PARCEL MAPS REQUIRED.
19.04.040 FILING OF TENTATIVE MAP.
19.04.050 TENTATIVE, FINAL AND PARCEL MAP PROCESSING FEE.
19.04.060 FINDINGS FOR DENIAL.
19.04.070 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
19.04.080 APPEALS.
19.04.090 SOILS REPORT.
19.04.100 IMPROVEMENT SECURITY.
19.04.110 AMOUNT OF IMPROVEMENT SECURITY.
19.04.120 RELEASE OF IMPROVEMENT SECURITY.
19.04.130 FORFEITURE OF HvIPROVEMENT SECURITY.
19.04.140 SUPPLEMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS - REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT -
FUNDING PROCEDURES.
19.04.150 EXPIRATION OF TENTATIVE MAP APPROVAL.
19.04.160 FINAL MAP MONUMENTS.
19.04.170 CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION FINDINGS AND NOTICING
REQUIREMENTS.
19.04.010 AUTHORITY.
The purpose of this chapter is to regulate and control the design and improvement
of subdivisions in conformance with the California Government Code. State law
allows cities to not only adopt local standards applicable to their jurisdictions, but
also requires adoption of provisions which reflect existing state law. This chapter
is therefore intended to highlight significant local provisions which will be useful
for the citizens of El Segundo and future developers However, all the provisions
of this title shall not be construed as the only requirements for subdivisions, but
are intended to be used in conjunction with the applicable provisions of state law
and, as such, shall not supersede those provisions.
19.04.020 DEFINITIONS.
The following words and phrases shall have the meaning respectively ascribed to
them:
A. "Subdivider" means a person, firm, corporation, partnership or
association who proposes to divide, divides or causes to be divided, real
property into a subdivision for himself or for others, except that
employees and consultants of such persons or entities acting in such
capacity are not "subdividers "
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19.04 SUBDIVISIONS
B. "Subdivision" means the division, by any subdivider of any unit or units
of improved or unimproved land or any portion thereof, shown on the
latest equalized county assessment roll as a unit or as contiguous units, for
the purpose of sale, lease or financing, whether immediate or future,
except for leases of agricultural land for agricultural purposes. Property
shall be considered as contiguous units even if it is separated by roads,
streets, utility easement or railroad rights -of -way. "Subdivision" includes
a condominium project, as defined in Section 1350 of the Civil Code, a
community apartment project, as defined in Section 11004 of the Business
and Professions Code, or the conversion of five or more existing dwelling
units to a stock cooperative, as defined in Section 11003.2 of the Business
and Professions Code. As used in this Section "agricultural purposes"
means the cultivation of food or fiber or the grazing or pasturing of
livestock.
C. "Advisory Agency" means a designated official or an official body
charged with the duty of making investigations and reports on the design
and improvement of proposed divisions of real property, the imposing of
requirements or conditions thereon, or having the authority by local
ordinance to approve, conditionally approve or disapprove maps. The
City has charged the Planning Commission with this role.
D. "Vesting Tentative Map" is a tentative map which has been filed,
processed and approved in accordance with the vesting tentative map
statute, and this chapter, and which has printed conspicuously on its face
the words "Vesting Tentative Map."
19.04.030 PARCEL MAPS REQUIRED.
A parcel map shall be filed and recorded for any subdivision for which a tentative
and final map is not required by the Subdivision Map Act except for subdivisions
created by short term leases (terminable by either party on not more than 30 days'
notice in writing) of a portion of an operating right -of -way of a railroad
corporation defined as such by Section 230 of the Public Utilities Code; provided,
however, that upon a showing made to the Director of Planning and Building
Safety, based upon substantial evidence, that public policy necessitates such a
map, this exception shall not apply.
Such maps shall meet all the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act, and of
this code. Each such parcel map shall show all dedications or offers of dedication
thereon and the Director of Public Works may require in addition or substitution
thereof at the Director of Public Works' option, such dedication or offers of
dedication to be made by deed.
Ordinance No. 1212 -2- November 16, 1993
19.04 SUBDIVISIONS
A. Map Filing: Tentative maps, including vesting tentative maps, shall be
filed with the Director of Planning and Building Safety in accordance with
City requirements and the California Government Code.
B. Public Hearing: The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on
the tentative map and tentative parcel map, and notice thereof shall be
given as provided in Section C and D below, consistent with Sections
65090 and 65091 of the California Government Code. Any interested
person may appear at such a hearing and shall be heard. The Planning
Commission is empowered to approve, conditionally approve, or
disapprove tentative maps and tentative parcel maps.
C. Hearing Notice: Whenever a public hearing is held pursuant to this
chapter, notice of the time and place of the public hearing, the identity of
the hearing body or officer, a general explanation of the matter to be
considered and a general description, in text or diagram of the location of
the property, if any, shall be provided. This notice shall be given by at
least one publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the city, not
less than 10 days before the date of the public hearing.
D. Public Hearing Notification: The public hearing notice shall also be
mailed or delivered to the following people /entities at least 10 days prior
to the hearing:
1. Either the owner of the subject real property or the Owner's duly
authorized agent;
2. The project applicant;
3. Each agency expected to provide water, sewage, streets, roads,
schools or other essential facilities or services to the project,
whose ability to provide those facilities and services may be
significantly affected; and,
4. All owners of real property as shown on the latest equalized
assessment roll within 300 feet of the real property that is the
subject of the hearing.
19.04.050 TENTATIVE, FINAL AND PARCEL MAP PROCESSING FEE.
Every person submitting a tentative, final or parcel map shall pay a processing
fee in an amount as fixed and established by City Council from time to time by
resolution.
Ordinance No. 1212 -3- November 16, 1993
19.04 SUBDIVISIONS
19.04.060 FINDINGS FOR DENIAL.
The Planning Commission shall deny approval of a tentative map, vesting
tentative map or a parcel map for which a tentative map was not required, if it
makes any of the following findings consistent with Section 66074 of the
California Government Code:
A. That the proposed map is not consistent with applicable general and
specific plans as specified in Section 65451 of the California Government
Code.
B. That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is not consis-
tent with applicable general and specific plans.
C. That the site is not physically suitable for the type of development.
D. That the site is not physically suitable for the proposed density of
development.
E. That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are
likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and
avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat.
F. That the design of the subdivision or type of improvements are likely to
cause serious public health problems.
G. That the design of the subdivision or type of improvements will conflict
with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use
of property within the proposed subdivision.
19.04.070 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL.
Upon approval of a tentative map or parcel map, the City shall determine whether
to apply following conditions:
A. The Planning Commission may, if applicable, impose a requirement that
any dedication or offer of dedication of a street shall include a waiver of
direct access rights to such street from any property shown on a final map
as abutting said street.
B. The Planning Commission shall require the subdivider to dedicate or make
an irrevocable offer of dedication of all parcels of land within the
subdivision that are needed for streets, alleys, including access rights,
drainage, public utility easements, and other public easements. The
subdivider shall also improve or agree to improve all streets, alleys,
Ordinance No. 1212 -4- November 16, 1993
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including access rights, drainage, public utility easements and other public
easements.
C. The subdivider may be required to install improvements which contain
additional size, capacity or number for the benefit of property not within
the subdivision. However, the subdivider shall be reimbursed for this
additional size, capacity or number in a manner prescribed by the City.
D. If a local drainage or sanitary sewer plan or map has been adopted
requiring payment of fees or has established an area of benefit for bridges
or major thoroughfares, the City may impose and collect a reasonable
charge on property within the area benefited. The City may enter into
reimbursement agreements with a subdivider to reimburse said subdivider
for the cost of said facilities.
E. A preliminary soils report, prepared by a civil engineer registered in the
State of California in accordance with Section 19.04.090 and based upon
adequate test borings, shall be submitted to the Director of Planning and
Building Safety for every subdivision. A preliminary soils report may be
waived by the Director of Planning and Building Safety providing the
Director of Planning and Building Safety finds that due to the knowledge
the City has as to qualities of the soils in the subdivision, no preliminary
analysis is necessary.
F. Every map approved pursuant to this chapter shall be conditioned on
compliance with the requirements for grading and erosion control,
including the prevention of sedimentation or damage to off -site property
set forth in the El Segundo Municipal Code.
G. Development - related fees, intended to off -set the cost of providing both
map checking and other required public services, may be applied as
warranted by the type and size of the subdivision.
H. A requirement may be imposed for the dedication or irrevocable offer of
dedication of land within the subdivision for local transit facilities such as
bus turnouts, benches, shelters, landing pads and similar items which
directly benefit the residents of a subdivision consistent with Section
66475.2 of the California Government Code if:
1. The subdivision as shown on the tentative map has the potential for
200 dwelling units or more if developed to the maximum density
shown on the adopted general plan or contains 100 acres or more;
and,
2. The City Council finds that transit services are or will within a
reasonable time period be made available to such subdivision.
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19.04 SUBDIVISIONS
The provisions of this section do not apply to condominium projects or
stock cooperatives which consist of the subdivision of airspace in an
existing apartment building which is more than 5 years old and when no
new dwelling units are added.
I. A requirement may be imposed to reserve those areas of real property
within the subdivision for use as parks, recreational facilities, fire stations,
libraries or other public uses, subject to the following conditions:
1. The requirement is based upon an adopted specific plan or an
adopted general plan containing policies and standards for those
uses, and the required reservations are in accordance with those
policies and standards.
2. An ordinance has been in effect for a period of at least 30 days
prior to the filing of the tentative map.
3. The reserved area is of such size and shape as to permit the
balance of the property within which the reservation is located to
develop in an orderly and efficient manner.
4. The amount of land reserved will not make development of the
remaining land held by the subdivider economically unfeasible.
In the event the reserved area is not acquired within the prescribed period,
the subdivider shall make those changes as are necessary to permit the
reserved area to be developed for the intended purpose consistent with
good subdividing practices.
APPEALS.
All appeals of the Planning Commission and necessary actions shall be prepared
consistent with Section 20.82, Appeal and Review.
SOILS REPORT.
A. If the City has knowledge of, or the preliminary soils report indicates the
presence of critically expansive soils or other soils problems which, if not
corrected, would lead to structural defects, a soils investigation of each lot
in the subdivision may be required by the Director of Planning and
Building Safety prior to approval of the final map or parcel map. The
soils report shall be prepared in accordance with the latest edition of the
Uniform Building Code. Such soils investigation shall be done by a civil
engineer registered in this state, who shall recommend the appropriate
corrective action which is likely to prevent structural damage to each
structure proposed to be constructed in the area where such soils problems
exist consistent with Section 66491 of the California Government Code.
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19.04 SUBDIVISIONS
B. If the preliminary soils report indicates the presence of rocks or liquids
containing deleterious chemicals which, if not corrected, could cause
construction materials such as, but not limited to, concrete, steel, and
ductile or cast iron to corrode or deteriorate, a soils investigation of each
potentially affected lot in the subdivision may be required.
C. The Planning Commission may approve a subdivision which has soils
problems if it determines that the recommended action is likely to prevent
structural damage to each structure to be constructed, and the
recommended action can be incorporated into the construction of each
structure.
19.04.100 R%4PROVEMENT SECURITY.
A. Whenever the City requires the furnishing of security in connection with
the performance of any act or agreement, the security shall be one of the
following at the option of and subject to the approval of the City Engineer
and consistent with Section 66499 of the California Government Code:
1. Bond or bonds by one or more duly authorized corporate sureties.
2. A deposit, either with the City or a responsible escrow agent or
trust company, money or negotiable bonds of the land approved
for securing deposits of public moneys.
3. An irrevocable instrument of credit from: a) an agency of the
state, federal, or local government when any agency of the state,
federal or local government provides at least 20% of the financing
for the portion of the act; or an agreement requiring security; or
b) one or more financial institutions subject to regulation by the
state or federal government and pledging that the funds necessary
to carry out the act or agreement are on deposit and guaranteed for
payment; or a letter of credit issued by such a financial institution.
4. Alien upon the property to be divided, created by contract
between the owner and the City, provided the City finds that it
would not be in the public interest to require the installation of the
required improvement sooner than 2 years after the recordation of
the map.
5. Any form of security, including security interests in real property,
which is acceptable to the City and specified by ordinance thereof.
B. Any contract or security interest in real property entered into as security
for performance pursuant to paragraph 4 or paragraph 5 of Subsection A
above, shall be recorded with the county recorder. The recorded contract
or security document shall be indexed in the Grantor Index to the names
of all record owners of the real property as specified on the map and in
the Grantee Index to the City of El Segundo.
Ordinance No. 1212 -7- November 16, 1993
19.04 SUBDIVISIONS
The City Engineer may at any time release all or any portion of the
property subject to any lien or security interest created by this subdivision
or subordinate the lien or security interest to other liens or encumbrances
provided:
1. He determines that security for performance is sufficiently secured
by alien on other property; or
2. That the release or subordination of the lien will not jeopardize the
completion of agreed upon improvements.
19.04.110 AMOUNT OF IMPROVEMENT SECURITY.
All of the following types of improvement security shall be provided:
A. One hundred (100) percent of the total estimated cost of the
improvement,which shall include all design, construction, and construction
engineering (including 10 %) or act to be performed conditioned upon the
faithful performance of the act or agreement;
B. One hundred (100) percent of the total estimated cost of the improvement
or act to be performed securing payment to the contractor, the
subcontractors and to persons furnishing labor, materials, or equipment to
them for the improvement or the performance of the required act; and,
C. Twenty (20) percent of total estimated cost of improvements necessary to
guarantee or warranty the work for a period of 1 year following
completion or acceptance thereof against any defective work or labor
done, or defective materials furnished.
If the improvement security is furnished by a duly authorized corporate surety,
an additional amount beyond that described above shall be included as determined
by the City Engineer as necessary to cover the cost and reasonable expenses and
fees, which may be incurred by the City to enforce the obligation secured. The
improvement security shall also secure the faithful performance of any changes
or alterations in the work to the extent that such changes or alterations do not
exceed 10% of the original estimated cost of the improvement.
19.04.120 RELEASE OF IMPROVEMENT SECURITY.
The improvement security required hereunder shall be released in the following
manner:
A. Security given for faithful performance of any act or agreement shall be
released upon the final completion and acceptance of the act or work,
subject to the provisions of Subsection B below.
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B. City Staff may release a portion of the security in conjunction with the
acceptance of the performance of the act or work as it progresses upon
application therefor by the subdivider; provided, however, that no such
release shall be for an amount less than 10% of the total improvement
security given for faithful performance of the act or work and that the
security shall not be reduced to an amount less than 50% of the total
improvement security given for faithful performance until final completion
and acceptance of the act or work. In no event shall the City Council
authorize a release of the improvement security which would reduce such
security to an amount below that required to guarantee the completion of
the act or work and any other obligation imposed by this chapter, the
Subdivision Map Act or the improvement agreement.
C. Security given to secure payment to the contractor, his subcontractors and
to persons furnishing labor, materials or equipment shall, within 6 months
after the completion and acceptance of the act or work, be reduced to an
amount equal to the amount of all claims filed and which notice has been
given to the legislative body. An additional amount determined by the
City Council may be required to assure the performance of any other
obligations secured by the City. The balance of the security shall be
released upon the settlement of all such claims and obligations for which
the security was given.
D. No security given for the guaranty or warranty of work shall be released
prior to the identified expiration period thereof.
19.04.130 FORFEITURE OF IMPROVEMENT SECURTFY.
Upon the failure of the subdivider to complete any improvement, acts or
obligations within the time specified, the City Council may determine that the
subdivider is in default and cause the improvement security or such portion
thereof as is necessary to complete the work or act and any other secured
obligations of the subdivider to be forfeited to the City. Prior to such
determination, the City shall either serve written notice upon the person
responsible for the performance 10 days prior to City Council action, or by
registered mail 20 days prior to City Council action.
19.04.140 SUPPLEMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS - REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT -
FUNDING PROCEDURES.
No charge, area of benefit or local benefit district shall be established unless and
until a public hearing is held by the City Council in accordance with the
provisions of Section 19.04.040 of this chapter and the City Council finds that the
fee or charge and the area of benefit or local benefit district is reasonably related
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to the cost of such supplemental improvements and the actual ultimate
beneficiaries thereof.
In addition to the notice required by Section 19.04.040 of this chapter, written
notice of the hearing shall be provided to:
A. The subdivider and to those who own property within the proposed area
of benefit as shown on the latest equalized assessment role.
B. The potential users of the supplemental improvements as can be
ascertained at the time.
Such notice shall be mailed by the City Engineer at least 10 days prior to the date
established for hearing.
19.04.150 EXPIRATION OF TENTATIVE MAP APPROVAL.
A. Expiration: The approval or conditional approval of a tentative map or
tentative parcel map shall expire 36 months from the date the map was
approved or conditionally approved.
B. Extension: The person filing the tentative map may request an extension
of an approved tentative map by filing a written application with the
Director of Planning and Building Safety, prior to the date of expiration.
The application shall state the reasons for requesting the extension. Said
extension request shall be approved or denied by the Planning
Commission.
C. Time Limit on Extensions: Each extension of tentative map approval or
conditional approval shall be allowed for a maximum of 1 year from the
original anniversary approval date. The ultimate length of the extension
shall be consistent with the UBC Code and SB428.
D. Effect of Map Modification on Extension: Modifications of a tentative
map after approval or conditional approval shall not extend the time limits
imposed by this section.
19.04.160 FINAL MAP MONUMENTS.
At the time of making the survey for the final map, the engineer or surveyor shall
set sufficient durable monuments to conform with the standards described in
Section 8771 of the Business and Professions Code, so that another engineer or
surveyor may readily retrace the survey. The engineer or surveyor shall also set
the following additional monuments:
Ordinance No. 1212 -10- November 16, 1993
19.04 SUBDIVISIONS
A. Boundary monuments at or near boundary corners and at intermediate
points, approximately 1,000 feet apart or at such lesser distances as may
be necessary to insure accuracy in the reestablishment of any point or line
without unreasonable difficulty. The precise position of each such
monument shall be shown on the final map. Such durable monument shall
be not less substantial than an iron pipe of a 2 -inch outside diameter, not
less than 21h feet in length, with plug and tack, and set at least 2 feet into
the ground or as may be approved by the City Engineer. For the purposes
of this chapter a lead and tack set in permanent concrete or masonry shall
be considered a durable monument.
The approximate elevation of the top of each monument with respect to
the surface of the ground shall be shown on the final map.
B. Street centerline monuments shall be set to mark the intersections of
streets, intersections of streets with the map boundary, or to mark either
the beginning and end of curves or the points of intersection with tangents
or other intermediate points.
Each monument shall be durable and substantial and conform to the
standards established by the City Engineer.
For each centerline intersection monument set, the engineer or surveyor
shall furnish to the City Engineer a set of notes showing clearly the ties
between such monument and a sufficient number (normally 4) of durable
distinctive reference points or monuments. Such reference points or
monuments may be leads and tacks in sidewalks, or 2 -inch by 2 -inch
stakes setback of the curbhne and below the surface of the ground, or
such substitute as appears to be not more likely to be disturbed.
Such act shall be of such quality, form and completeness and shall be on
paper of such quality and size as may be necessary to conform to the
standardized office records of the City Engineer. All such notes shall be
indexed and filed by the City Engineer as a part of the permanent public
records of his office.
All monuments necessary to establish the exterior boundaries of the
subdivision shall be set or referenced prior to recordation of the final map.
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19.04.170 CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION FINDINGS
AND NOTICING REQUIREMENTS.
Conversion of residential real property into a condominium project, a community #
apartment project, or a stock cooperative project shall comply with all provisions
of state law, including Sections 66427.1 and 66452.51 of the California
Government Code.
Ordinance No. 1212 -12- November 16, 1993
Chapter 19.08 VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS
Sections:
19.08.010 PURPOSE.
19.08.020 FILING PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION.
19.08.030 DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS.
19.08.040 AMENDMENT.
19.08.050 CITY'S RIGHT TO CONDITION OR DENY APPROVAL.
19.08.060 FEES.
19.08.070 EXPIRATION OF TENTATIVE MAP APPROVAL.
19.08.010 PURPOSE.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish a procedure for the approval of a
tentative map that provides certain statutorily vested rights to a subdivider under
the vesting tentative maps statute (California Government Code 66498. 1, et seq.).
This chapter implements and supplements that statute.
19.08.020 FILING PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION.
A. Whenever a tentative map is required, the applicant may file a vesting
tentative map instead.
B. A vesting tentative map shall have printed conspicuously on its face the
words "Vesting Tentative Map" before the City may accept it for filing.
C. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the Provisions of Title 19
"Plats and Subdivisions" shall apply to a vesting tentative map and
processed as provided in Section 19.04.040.
D. Such information as is ordinarily required under the provisions of this title
for the filing of a tentative map, shall also be required for the filing of a
vesting tentative map. Supplemental information as relates to the vesting
nature of the proposed vesting tentative map may also be required by the
Director of Planning and Building Safety.
19.08.030 DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS.
A. Development Rights Created. The approval of a vesting tentative map
confers a vested right to proceed with development in substantial
compliance with the City's ordinances, policies and standards in effect at
the date the City determines the application is complete.
B. Duration of Development Rights. The right to proceed with development,
as set forth in Subsection A accrues from the date of approval of a vesting
tentative map by the Planning Commission and continues for 1 year
following the timely recordation of a final map or parcel map. If a project
covered by a single vesting tentative map is divided into phases and more
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than one final map is recorded, the 1 -year period begins for each phase
when the final map for that phase is recorded.
C. Expiration of Development Rights.
1. The right to proceed with development as set forth in Subsection A
accrues from the date of approval of the tentative map by the
Planning Commission or City Council; however, it expires on the
date the vesting tentative map expires unless a final map is
approved before then.
2. The time within which a final map may be recorded is governed
by El Segundo Municipal Code Section 19.04.150 and Government
Code Section 66452.6.
3. If the subdivider submits a complete application for building and
has satisfied all requirements for the issuance of a building permit
during the I year specified in Subsection B, the right to proceed
with development, continues until the building permit, or any
extension thereof, expires.
4. If a final map is recorded based upon a vesting tentative map and
the development rights expire, the final map remains in effect
without the development rights.
D. Extension of Time for Exercise of Development Rights.
1. The 1 year specified in Subsection B is automatically extended by
the amount of time necessary to complete processing of a grading
pernut, or design or architectural review, if the length of time
necessary for City review exceeds 30 days.
2. Before the expiration of the 1 -year period specified in Subsection
B a subdivider may apply to the Planning Commission for a 1 -year
extension. See Section 20.82, Appeal and Review.
1: le 1 a u1 9 ul ►Y
A subdivider may apply to the Planning Commission for an amendment to a
vesting tentative map at any time before the expiration of the vesting tentative
map.
19.08.050 CITY'S RIGHT TO CONDITION OR DENY APPROVAL
A. This chapter does not:
1. Enlarge or diminish the types of conditions which the City may
impose on a development; or
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19.08 VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS
2. Diminish or alter the City's power to protect against a condition
dangerous to the public health or safety.
B. The City may condition or deny a permit, approval, extension, amendment
or entitlement relating to a vesting tentative map if it determines that
either:
1. The failure to do so would place the residents of the subdivision
or the community in a condition dangerous to their health or
safety; or
2. The condition or denial is required to comply with state or federal
law.
19.08.060 FEES.
Every person submitting a vesting tentative map shall pay a processing fee as
established by resolution.
19.08.070 EXPIRATION OF TENTATIVE MAP APPROVAL.
The approval or conditional approval of a vesting tentative map and the conditions
under which an extension of time is granted shall be consistent with Section
19.04.150, Expiration of Tentative Map Approval.
Ordinance No. 1212 -15- November 16, 1993
Chapter 19.12 MERGER OF PARCELS
Sections:
19.12.010 PURPOSE.
19.12.020 APPLICABILITY.
19.12.030 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS.
19.12.040 REQUIREMENTS FOR MERGER.
19.12.050 DETERMINATION OF OWNERSHIP.
19.12.060 NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DETERMINE STATUS.
19.12.070 PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING.
19.12.080 PLANNING COMMISSION DETERMINATION WITHOUT HEARING;
NOTICE TO OWNER.
19.12.090 NOTICE OF MERGER; EFFECTIVE DATE OF MERGER.
19.12.100 RELEASE OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DETERMINE STATUS.
19.12.110 APPEALS.
19.12.010 PURPOSE.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide a procedure by which two or more
contiguous parcels or units of land held by the same owner and which do not
conform to minimum development standards of the underlying zoning district may
be merged. This procedure is adopted pursuant to Sections 66451.10, et seq. of
the California Government Code.
19.12.020 APPLICABILITY.
A. The provisions and procedures set forth in this chapter shall be applicable
to 2 or more contiguous parcels of land held by the same owner, whether
that ownership is absolute or "qualified," as defined by California Civil
Code Section 680, notwithstanding those provisions of the El Segundo
Municipal Code which exempt older substandard lots, where:
The parcels were created under the provisions of the El Segundo
Municipal Code regulating subdivisions or any prior ordinance or
state law regulating the division of land or which were not subject
to any prior law regulating the division of land; and,
At least one of the contiguous parcels or units of land held by the
same owner does not conform to standards for minimum parcel
size under the City's Zoning Code, Title 20.
B. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed or interpreted to prohibit the
sale, lease or financing of such contiguous parcels of land, or any of
them, where the same have not been merged pursuant to the procedure set
forth herein.
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19.12.030
19.12.040
19.12 MERGER OF PARCELS
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS.
Application for a merger of parcels shall be accompanied by the following:
A. City application;
B. City fees;
C. Exhibit displaying properties involved; and,
D. Any additional materials as required by the Director of Planning and
Building Safety.
REQUIREMENTS FOR MERGER.
Any two or more contiguous parcels or units of land held by the same owner
which are subject to the merger procedures set forth herein as provided in Section
19.12.020 may be merged if all of the following requirements are satisfied:
A. At least one of the affected parcels is undeveloped by any structure for
which a building permit was issued or for which a building permit was not
required at the time of construction, or is developed only with an
accessory structure or accessory structures, or is developed with a single
structure, other than an accessory structure, that is also partially sited on
a contiguous parcel or unit.
Q
With respect to any affected parcel, one or more of the following
conditions exists:
1. Comprises less than 5,000 square feet in area at the time of the
determination of merger;
2. Was not created in compliance with applicable laws and ordinances
in effect at the time of its creation;
3. Does not meet current standards for sewage disposal and domestic
water supply;
4. Does not meet slope stability standards;
5. Has no legal access which is adequate for vehicular and safety
equipment access and maneuverability;
6. Its development would create health or safety hazards; or,
7. Is inconsistent with the applicable general plan and any applicable
specific plan, other than minimum lot size or density standards.
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19.12 MERGER OF PARCELS
19.12.050 DETERMINATION OF OWNERSHIP.
For purposes of determining whether contiguous parcels or units are held by the
same owner, ownership shall be determined as of the date that a Notice of
Intention to Determine Status is recorded pursuant to Section 19.12.050 below.
19.12.060 NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DETERMINE STATUS.
Prior to recording a notice of merger, the Director of Planning and Building
Safety shall:
A. Mail by certified mail to the then current record owner of the property,
and mail by first class mail to the owners of abutting property a Notice of
Intention to Determine Status. As used in this title, "abutting property"
means property that is contiguous to the property that is the subject of the
application or is separated from it only by a street or alley. Such notice
shall state that:
1. The affected parcels may be merged pursuant to the merger
provisions of this chapter;
2. The owner may file a written request with the Planning Division
any time within 30 days after the date the Notice of Intention to
Determine Status is recorded for a hearing before the Planning
Commission and may present evidence at the hearing that the
property does not meet the requirements for merger; and
3. That the Notice of Intention to Determine Status was filed for
recording with the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office on the
same date such notice was mailed to the property owner and to the
owners of the abutting property; and,
4. That if a hearing is not requested, the Planning Commission will
proceed to deternune whether the parcels should be merged.
B. File the Notice of Intention to Determine Status with the Los Angeles
County Recorder's Office on the same date that the notice is mailed to the
property owner.
19.12.070 PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING.
A. Upon receipt of a written request for a hearing on the determination of
status, the Director of Planning and Building Safety shall fix a time, date
and place for a hearing to he conducted by the Planning Commission, and
shall so notify the property owner by certified mail, and the owners of
abutting property by first class mail. The hearing shall be conducted not
more than 60 days following the receipt of the property owner's request
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19.12 MERGER OF PARCELS
therefor, but may be postponed or continued with the mutual consent of
the Planning Commission and the property owner.
B. At the hearing, the property owner shall be given the opportunity to
present any evidence that the affected property does not meet the
requirements for merger as set forth in Sections 19.12.020 and 19.12.030.
C. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Planning Commission shall make a
determination as to whether the affected parcels are to be merged and
shall notify the owner of its determination as soon thereafter as
practicable.
D. The Planning Commission may, at the close of the hearing, determine that
the parcels are not to be merged, notwithstanding the fact that the affected
parcels have met all the requirements set forth in Sections 19.12.020 and
19.12.030 for a merger.
19.12.080 PLANNING COMMISSION DETERMINATION WITHOUT HEARING;
NOTICE TO OWNER.
A. If the property owner fails to file a request for hearing within the 30 -day
period as provided in Section 19.12.050, the Planning Commission may,
at any time thereafter, make a determination as to whether the affected
parcels are to be merged.
B. If the Planning Commission makes a determination of merger, the
Director of Planning and Building Safety shall file a notice of merger no
later than 90 days after the mailing of the Notice of Intention to Determine
Status as provided in Section 19.12.050, and shall notify the property
owner of such determination by certified mail.
C. If the Planning Commission makes a determination not to merge the
parcels, the Director of Planning and Building Safety shall follow the
procedure set forth in Section 19.12.080.
19.12.090 NOTICE OF MERGER; EFFECTIVE DATE OF MERGER.
A. If the Planning Commission determines that the affected parcels are
merged, the Director of Planning and Building Safety shall file for record
with the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office a Notice of Merger
specifying the names of the record owners and particularly describing the
real property to be merged.
B. Said Notice of Merger shall be filed no later than 30 days after the
conclusion of the hearing on determination of status as provided in Section
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19.12 MERGER OF PARCELS
19.12.060, unless a timely appeal from the Planning Commission's
determination is filed pursuant to Section 20.82, Appeal or Review.
C. A merger of parcels becomes effective on the date the Notice of Merger
is duly filed with the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office.
19.12. 100 RELEASE OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DETERMINE STATUS.
If the Planning Commission determines that the affected parcels are not to be
merged, the Director of Planning and Building Safety shall:
A. File for record with the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office a Release
of Notice of Intention to Determine Status, recorded pursuant to Section
19.12.050B, specifying the names of the record owners and particularly
describing the real property; and,
B. Mail a copy of the release, to the then current owner of record.
19.12.110 APPEALS.
All appeals shall be processed as provided by Chapter 20.82, Appeal or Review.
Ordinance No. 1212 -20- November 16, 1993
Chapter 19.16 LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS
Sections:
19.16.010
PURPOSE.
19.16.020
FILING PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION.
19.16.030
PROCESSING PROCEDURES.
19.16.040
EVALUATION CRITERIA.
19.16.050
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
19.16.060
APPEALS.
19.16.010 PURPOSE.
The purpose of this Chapter is to provide a procedure by which the size or
configuration of two or more existing parcels may be adjusted provided:
A. Land taken from one parcel is added to an adjacent parcel;
B. A greater number of parcels than originally existed is not created; and,
C. The adjustment is approved by the Director of Planning and Building
Safety.
19.16.020 FILING PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION.
A. Filing Request: All requests for a lot line adjustment shall be filed with
the Director of Planning and Building Safety on an approved City
application form.
B. Filing Documentation: A lot line adjustment request shall include the
required number of copies of the following materials-
1. Grant deeds and /or title report for all properties;
2. A legal description of each existing and new lot/parcel to be
created;
3. A plat map or maps displaying each new lot or parcel;
4. City application forms; and,
5. Processing fees.
19.16.030 PROCESSING PROCEDURES.
A. Once an application has been deemed accepted for filing, the Director of
Planning and Building Safety shall distribute the lot line adjustment
request for review and comment to the City.
B. Within 30 days of accepting the application as complete, the Director of
Planning and Building Safety shall approve, approve with conditions or
disapprove the lot line adjustment.
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19.16 LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS
C. Upon approval or conditional approval of the lot line adjustment, the
Director of Planning and Building Safety shall issue a Certificate of
Compliance indicating the City's acceptance and approval of the request.
D. The applicant shall have a new grant deed recorded which reflects the
approved lot line adjustment and provide the City with a copy.
E. A record of survey shall not be required for a lot line adjustment unless
required by Section 8762 of the Business and Professions Code.
19.16.040 EVALUATION CRITERIA.
The evaluation of a lot line adjustment shall be limited to determining whether or
not the new lot(s) or parcel(s) created conform to existing Zoning and Building
codes.
19.16.050 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL.
The Director of Planning and Building Safety shall not impose conditions or
exactions on the approval of a lot line adjustment, except:
A. To conform to local ordinances.
B. To facilitate the relocation of existing utilities, infrastructure, or
easements.
No tentative map, parcel map, or final map shall be required as a condition to the
approval of a lot line adjustment.
19.16.060 APPEALS.
All appeals shall be processed as provided by Chapter 20.82, Appeals or Review.
Ordinance No. 1212 -22- November 16, 1993
Chapter 19.20 WAIVER OF PARCEL MAP
Sections:
19.20.010
PURPOSE.
19.20.020
FILING PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION.
19.20.030
PROCESSING PROCEDURES.
19.20.040
EVALUATION CRITERIA.
19.20.050
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL.
19.20.060
APPEALS.
19.20.010 PURPOSE.
A waiver of parcel map provides a procedure whereby adequate information and
improvements are already available to forego the need to prepare a final map and
prepare only a tentative map.
19.20.020 FILING PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION.
A. Filing Request: All requests for a waiver of parcel map shall be filed
with the Director of Planning and Building Safety on an approved City
application form.
B. Filing Documentation: A request for the waiver of parcel map shall
include the following materials:
1. Preliminary title report
2. A tentative map prepared consistently with the filing requirements
for tentative maps
3. City application forms
4. Processing fees
19.20.030 PROCESSING PROCEDURES.
A. Once an application has been deemed accepted for filing, the Director of
Planning and Building Safety shall distribute the waiver of parcel map
request for review and comment to the City divisions and departments.
B. The notification, hearing and review process shall be consistent with that
described in Section 19.04.040.
19.20.040 EVALUATION CRITERIA.
The evaluation of the waiver of parcel map shall include the following findings:
A. Consistency with the provisions of Section 19.04 of this title.
B. The area requirements are consistent with the property's zoning.
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19.20 WAIVER OF PARCEL MAP
C. The design of the subdivision and existing level of improvements are
consistent with City standards.
D. The floodwater drainage control is consistent with City standards.
E. All adjoining improved public roads are consistent with City standards.
F. Water supply availability and sanitary disposal facilities are adequate
G. The site provides adequate provisions for environmental protection.
19.20.050 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL.
The Planning Commission shall impose those conditions of approval necessary to
ensure the adequate health and safety of future residents or users.
19.20.060 APPEALS. %
All appeals shall be processed as provided by Chapter 20.82, Appeals or Review.
Ordinance No. 1212 -24- November 16, 1993
Chapter 20.04 TITLE - INTERPRETATION
Sections:
20.04.010
PURPOSE - TITLE.
20.04.020
INTERPRETATION.
20.04.030
PERMISSIVE ORDINANCE.
20.04.040
ENFORCEMENT.
20.04.010 PURPOSE - TITLE.
A precise land use plan for the city is hereby adopted and established 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. This title shall
be known as "The Zoning Code."
20.04.020 INTERPRETATION.
In interpreting and applying the provisions of this title they shall be held to be the
minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, comfort,
convenience and general welfare. It is not intended by this title to interfere with
or abrogate or annul any easement, covenant or other agreement between parties.
When this chapter imposes a greater restriction upon the use of buildings or land
or upon the height of buildings, or requires larger open spaces than are imposed
or required by other ordinances, rules, regulations or by easements, covenants or
agreements, the provisions of this title shall control.
20.04.030 PERMISSIVE ORDINANCE.
This Ordinance shall be considered a permissive ordinance, whereby only those
uses or facilities that are listed are hereby allowed, except as provided through an
Administrative Determination, an Administrative Use Permit, or other
discretionary action.
20.04.040 ENFORCEMENT.
The Director of Planning and Building Safety or his/her duly designated
representative is hereby designated as the enforcing agent of Title 20 of this code
and any amendments thereto.
Ordinance No. 1212 -1- November 16, 1993
Chapter 20.08 DEFINITIONS
Sections:
20.08.010
DEFINITIONS.
20.08.015
ABUTTING /ABUTTING PROPERTY.
20.08.020
ACCESSORY.
20.08.025
ADULT BOOKSTORE.
20.08.030
ADULT BUSINESS.
20.08.035
ADULT CABARET.
20.08.040
ADULT MINI- MOTION PICTURE THEATER.
20.08.045
ADULT MOTION PICTURE THEATER.
20.08.050
(ADULT RELATED) NUDE MODEL STUDIO.
20.08.055
(ADULT RELATED) NUDITY.
20.08.060
(ADULT RELATED) SEXUAL ENCOUNTER/RAP CENTER.
20.08.065
(ADULT RELATED) SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESS.
20.08.070
(ADULT RELATED) SEXUAL NOVELTY STORE.
20.08.075
(ADULT RELATED) SPECIFIED ANATOMICAL AREAS.
20.08.080
(ADULT RELATED) SPECIFIED SEXUAL ACTIVITIES.
20.08.085
ADULT VIDEO OR ARCADE STORES.
20.08.090
ADVERTISING DISPLAY.
20.08.095
ADVERTISING STRUCTURE.
20.08.100
AGGRIEVED PERSON.
20.08.105
ALLEY.
20.08.110
ALTERATION.
20.08.115
ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION.
20.08.120
AMENDMENT.
20.08.125
AMENITIES.
20.08.130
APARTMENT.
20.08.135
APPEALABLE AREA.
20.08.140
APPLICABLE DEVELOPMENT.
20.08.145
ARCADE/VIDEO ESTABLISHMENT.
20.08.150
AUTOMOBILE DISMANTLING.
20.08.155
AVERAGE VEHICLE RIDERSHIP.
20.08.160
BASEMENT.
2.08.165
BAY WINDOW.
x.08.170
BLOCK.
2.0.08.175
BOARDING HOUSE.
20.08.180
BUILDING.
20.08.185
BUILDING HEIGHT.
20.08.190
BUILDING, MAIN.
20.08.195
BUILDING SITE.
20.08.200
BUSINESS.
20.08.205
BUSPOOL.
20.08.210
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
20.08.215
CARPOOL.
20.08.220
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS.
20.08.225
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.
20.08.230
CHARITABLE INSTITUTION.
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20.08 DEFINITIONS
20.08.235
CHURCH.
20.08.240
CLUB.
20.08.245
CNEL.
20.08.250
COMMISSION.
20.08.255
COASTAL ZONE.
20.08.260
COMMUTER MATCHING SERVICE.
20.08.265
CONDOMINIUM.
20.08.270
CONSTRUCTION.
20.08.275
CONSTRUCTION YARD.
20.08.280
COURT.
20.08.285
CULTURAL RESOURCE.
20.08.290
DAY CARE, LARGE FAMILY.
20.08.295
DAY CARE, SMALL FAMILY.
20.08.300
DAY NURSERY.
20.08.305
dB.
20.08.310
DEMOLITION.
20.08.315
DESIGNATED CULTURAL RESOURCE.
20.08.320
DEVELOPER.
20.08.325
DEVELOPMENT.
20.08.330
DISPLAY SURFACE.
20.08.335
DRIVE -THRU OR FAST FOOD RESTAURANT.
20.08.340
DWELLING.
20.08.345
DWELLING, MULTIPLE FAMILY.
20.08.350
DWELLING, SINGLE FAMILY.
20.08.355
DWELLING, TWO FAMILY.
20.08.360
DWELLING UNIT.
20.08.365
EMPLOYEE PARKING AREA.
20.08.370
EMPLOYEE TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR.
20.08.375
ENTERTAINMENT (LIVE).
20.08.380
ERECTED.
20.08.385
ESCORT.
20.08.390
ESCORT AGENCY.
20.08.395
EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL FEATURE.
20.08.400
FAA.
20.08.405
FAMILY.
20.08.410
FLAG.
20.08.415
FLOOR AREA.
20.08.420
FLOOR AREA (NET).
20.08.425
FREEWAY.
20.08.430
FREIGHT FORWARDING.
20.08435
GRADE.
20.08.440
GROUP R BUILDINGS.
20.08.445
GUEST HOUSE OR ACCESSORY LIVING QUARTERS.
20.08.450
HABITABLE VEHICLE.
20.08.455
HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITIES (OFF - SITE).
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20.08 DEFINITIONS
20.08.460
HEAVY MANUFACTURING.
20.08.465
HELICOPTER LANDING FACILITY (HELISTOP).
20.08.470
HIGH OCCUPANCY VEHICLE.
20.08.475
HISTORIC DISTRICT.
20.08.480
HISTORIC SITE.
20.08.485
HOME OCCUPATION.
20.08.490
HOTEL.
20.08.495
IMPROVEMENT.
20.08.500
KENNEL.
20.08.505
KITCHEN.
20.08.510
LIGHT ASSEMBLY AND PROCESSING.
20.08.515
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL.
20.08.520
LOT.
20.08.525
LOT AREA.
20.08.530
LOT, CORNER.
20.08.535
LOT COVERAGE.
20.08.540
LOT DEPTH.
20.08.545
LOT, INTERIOR.
20.08.550
LOT LINE, FRONT.
20.08.555
LOT LINE, REAR.
20.08.560
LOT LINE, SIDE.
20.08.565
LOT LINE, STREET SIDE.
20.08.570
LOT, REVERSED CORNER.
20.08.575
LOT, THROUGH.
20.08.580
LOT WIDTH.
20.08.585
MANUFACTURING.
20.08.590
MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT.
20.08.595
MINI -MART.
20.08.600
MOBILE HOME.
20.08.605
MOBILE HOME PARK.
20,08.610
MOTEL.
.08.615
OFFICES, GENERAL.
10.08.620
OFFICE, MEDICAL - DENTAL.
'10.08.625
OUTDOOR ADVERTISING DISPLAY.
20.08.630
OUTDOOR ADVERTISING STRUCTURE.
20.08.635
PENNANT.
20.08.640
PLAYHOUSE.
20.08.645
PREFERENTIAL PARKING.
20.08.650
PRESERVATION.
20.08.655
PROPERTY OWNER.
20.08.660
PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT.
20.08.665
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE.
20.08.670
RELOCATION.
20.08.675
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.
20.08.680
REST HOME, CONVALESCENT HOME OR GUEST HOME.
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20.08 DEFINITIONS
20.08.685 RESTORATION.
20.08.690 RIDESHARING.
20.08.695 ROOF.
20.08.700 SCHOOLS, ELEMENTARY, JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH.
20.08.705 SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING.
20.08.710 SERVICE STATION.
20.08.715 SETBACK.
20.08.720 SIGN(S).
20.08.725 SIGN, ANIMATED.
20.08.730 SIGN, BANNER.
20.08.735 SIGN, BEACON.
20.08.740 SIGN, BILLBOARD.
20.08.745 SIGN, BUILDING.
20.08.750 SIGN, BUILDING MARKER.
20.08.755 SIGN, CANOPY.
20.08.760 SIGN, FIN.
20.08.765 SIGN, GROUND.
20.08.770 SIGN, MARQUEE.
20.08.775 SIGN, MONUMENT.
20.08.780 SIGN, POLE OR FREESTANDING.
20.08.785 SIGN, PORTABLE.
20.08.790 SIGN, PROTECTING.
20.08.795 SIGN, ROOF.
20.08.800 SIGN, TEMPORARY.
20.08.805 SIGN, WALL.
20.08.810 SIGN, WINDOW.
20.08.815 SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (SCAQMD).
20.08.820 SPACE.
20.08.825 STORY.
20.08.830 STORY, FIRST.
20.08.835 STREET.
20.08.840 STREET LINE.
20.08.845 STREET, SIDE.
20.08.850 STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS.
20.08.855 STRUCTURE.
20.08.860 TENANT.
20.08.865 THEATER.
20.08.870 TRANSIT.
20.08.875 TRANSIT SUPPORT FACILITIES.
20.08.880 TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT.
20.08.885 TRIP REDUCTION.
20.08.890 UNDERGROUND PARKING FACILITIES.
20.08.895 USE.
20.08.900 VACANCY.
20.08.905 VANPOOL.
Ordinance No. 1212 -5- November 16, 1993
20.08 DEFINITIONS
20.08.910 VEHICLE.
20.08.915 WAREHOUSING AND DISTRIBUTION.
20.08.920 WASTE.
20.08.925 WORK.
20.08.930 YARD.
20.08.935 YARD, FRONT.
20.08.940 YARD, REAR.
20.08.945 YARD, REAR LINE OF REQUIRED FRONT,
20.08.950 YARD, SIDE.
20.08.010 DEFINITIONS.
The following words and phrases, when used in this title, shall have the meanings
respectively ascribed to them in this chapter.
20.08.015 ABUTTING /ABUTTING PROPERTY.
"Abuttinglabutting property" means two or more parcels sharing a common
boundary of at least one point. However, as used in Chapter 20.78, Adjustments,
this definition shall also include property that is separated only by a street or
alley.
F
Abutting ,
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Street —
Abutting Properties
SITE Abutting,
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Abutting Properties
20.08.020 ACCESSORY.
"Accessory" means a building, part of a building or structure, or use which is
subordinate to and the use of which is incidental to that of the main building,
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20.08 DEFINITIONS
structure or use on the same lot. If an accessory building is attached to the main
building by a common wall or if the roof of the accessory building is a
continuation of the roof of the main building and is wider than 6 feet, then the
accessory building shall be considered a part of the main building.
20.08.025 ADULT BOOKSTORE.
"Adult bookstore" means an establishment having as a substantial or significant
portion of its stock -in -trade books, magazines, and other periodicals which are
distinguished or characterized by their emphasis on matter depicting, describing,
or relating to "specified sexual activities" or "specified anatomical areas," as
defined in this section, or an establishment with a segment or section devoted to
the sale or display of such material.
20.08.030 ADULT BUSINESS.
"Adult business" means a business in the form of an adult arcade, adult
bookstore, adult mini -motion picture theater, adult motion picture theater, adult
cabaret, escort agency, massage establishment, nude model/figure studio, sexual
encounter /rap studio, or sexual novelty store, as defined in this section.
20.08 035 ADULT CABARET.
"Adult cabaret" means a nightclub, bar, restaurant, or similar commercial
establishment which regularly features-
A. persons who appear in a state of nudity; or
B. live performances which are characterized by the exposure of "specified
anatomical areas" or by "specified sexual activities "; or
C. films, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides, or other photographic
reproductions which are characterized by the depiction or description of
"specified sexual activities" or "specified anatomical areas."
20.08.040 ADULT MINI- MOTION PICTURE THEATER.
"Adult mini -motion picture theater" means an enclosed building with a capacity
of less than 50 persons used for presenting material distinguished or characterized
by an emphasis on matter depicting, describing, or relating to "specified sexual
activities" or " specified anatomical areas," as defined in this section, for
observation by patrons therein.
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20.08.045 ADULT MOTION PICTURE THEATER.
"Adult motion picture theater" means a commercial establishment where, for
any form of consideration, films, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides, or
similar photographic reproductions are regularly shown which are characterized
by the depiction or description of "specified sexual activities" or "specified
anatomical areas."
20.08.050 (ADULT RELATED) NUDE MODEL STUDIO.
"Nude model studio" means any place where a person who appears in a state of
nudity or displays "specified anatomical areas" is provided to be observed,
sketched, drawn, painted, sculptured, photographed, or similarly depicted by other
persons who pay money or any form of consideration.
20.08.055 (ADULT RELATED) NUDITY.
"Nudity" or "State of nudity" means the appearance of a human bare buttock,
anus, male genitals, female genitals, or full female breast.
20.08.060 (ADULT RELATED) SEXUAL ENCOUNTERIRAP CENTER.
"Sexual encounter /rap center" means any business or commercial enterprise that,
as one of its primary business purposes, offers any form of consideration:
physical contact in the form of wrestling or tumbling between persons of the
opposite sex; or activities between male and female persons and/or persons of the
same sex when one or more of the persons is m a state of nudity or semi - nudity.
20.08.065 (ADULT RELATED) SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESS.
"Sexually oriented business" means an adult arcade, adult bookstore or adult
video store, adult cabaret, adult motel, adult motion picture theater, "adult' theater,
escort agency, nude model studio, or sexual encounter center.
20.08.070 (ADULT RELATED) SEXUAL NOVELTY STORE.
"Sexual novelty store" means an establishment having as a portion of its stock -in-
trade goods which are replicas of, or which simulate, "specified anatomical areas,"
as defined in this section, or goods which are designed to be placed on "specified
anatomical areas," as defined in this section, to cause sexual excitement thereof.
20.08.075 (ADULT RELATED) SPECIFIED ANATOMICAL AREAS.
"Specified anatomical areas" means the male genitals in a state of sexual arousal
and/or the vulva or more intimate parts of the female genitals.
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20.08.080 (ADULT RELATED) SPECIFIED SEXUAL ACTIVITIES.
"Specified sexual activities" means and includes any of the following:
A- Human genitals in a state of sexual stimulation or arousal;
B. Acts of human masturbation, sexual intercourse, oral copulation, sodomy;
and,
C. Fondling or other erotic touching of human genitals, pubic region, buttock,
or female breasts.
20.08.085 ADULT VIDEO OR ARCADE STORES.
"Adult video or arcade stores" means an establishment having a substantial or
significant portion of its stock -in -trade films, motion pictures, video cassettes or
video reproductions or other visual representations which are distinguished or
characterized by their emphasis on matter depicting, or relation to "specified
sexual activities" or "specified anatomical areas," as defined in this section, or any
establishment devoted to the sale or display of such material.
20.08.090 ADVERTISING DISPLAY.
"Advertising display" refers to advertising structures and to signs.
20.08.095 ADVERTISING STRUCTURE.
"Advertising structure" refers to a structure of any kind or character erected or
maintained for outdoor advertising purposes on which any poster, bill, printing,
painting or other advertisement of any kind whatsoever may be placed, including
statuary.
Neither "advertising structures" nor "signs," as used in this Title includes:
A. Official notices issued by a court or public body or officer;
B. Notices posted by any public officer in performance of a public duty or by
any person in giving legal notice; and,
C.
Directional, warning or information signs or structures required or
authorized by law or by federal, state or municipal authority.
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20.08.100 AGGRIEVED PERSON.
"Aggrieved person" means any person who testified personally or through a
representative at a public hearing or who informed the staff of the Planning
Division, in writing, prior to a hearing of an interest in the subject of a hearing;
or who, for good cause, was unable to do either; or who feels the action taken on
an application was not consistent with facts as presented.
20.08.105 ALLEY.
"Alley" means any public way or thoroughfare more than 10 feet, but less than
20 feet in width, which has been dedicated or deeded to the public for public use.
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20.08.110 ALTERATION.
"Alteration" means any change or modification of an exterior architectural feature
of a designated cultural resource. Alteration shall include, but not be limited to,
a changing or modification of structure, architectural details or visual
characteristics and the placement or removal of any exterior objects or
ornamentation affecting the exterior visual qualities of a designated cultural
resource. Alterations shall not include ordinary maintenance and repair.
20.08.115 ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION.
"Alternate transportation" means the use of modes of transportation other than
the single passenger motor vehicle, including, but not limited to, carpools,
vanpools, buspools, public transit, walking and bicycling.
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20.08.120 AMENDMENT.
"Amendment" means a change in the wording, context or substance of this title,
or a change in the zone boundaries on the Zoning Map, which Map is a part of
this title.
20.08.125 AMENITIES.
"Amenities" means facilities which enhance the operation of a use and make it
more attractive to present and future uses.
20.08.130 APARTMENT.
"Apartment" means a residential building designed or used for three or more
dwelling units.
20.08.135 APPEALABLE AREA.
"Appealable area" means the entire coastal zone in El Segundo as established on
a map adopted as part of the El Segundo Local Coastal Program.
20.08.140 APPLICABLE DEVELOPMENT.
"Applicable development" means any development project that is determined to
meet or exceed the project size threshold criteria contained in Section 22.55.030
of this Title.
20.08.145 ARCADEIVIDEO ESTABLISHMENT.
"Arcade/video establishment" means an establishment having eight or more coin -
operated or slug operated or electronically, electrically or mechanically controlled
still or motion picture machines, projectors, or other image producing devices that
show images to one or more persons per machine at any one time.
20.08.150 AUTOMOBILE DISMANTLING.
"Automobile Dismantling" means the dismantling or wrecking of used motor
vehicles or trailers, or the storage, sale or dumping of dismantled or wrecked
vehicles or their parts.
20.08.155 AVERAGE VEHICLE RIDERSHIP.
"Average vehicle ridership" means the figure calculated by dividing the
employee population (at a given worksite) by the number of vehicles which are
driven by employees (to the worksite) arriving at the workshe in a 4 -hour window
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between 5:00 am. and 11:00 a.m., excluding public transit vehicles and buses
serving multiple worksites.
20.08.160 BASEMENT.
"Basement" means any floor level below the first story in a building, except that
a floor level in a building having only one floor level shall be classified as a
basement unless such floor level qualifies as a first story as defined herein.
Building has no that story and
the floor lavel is dacaflled as
basemed when the floor level Is:
More than 6 feet below Wade for
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perimeter or more than 8 fast
below grade at any pob2
Single Level Building
20.08.165 BAY WINDOW.
The lower floor level will
be classified asthe basement
I the first floor level is
Not more Ben 8 teat above
Wade for at least 80 Kant
of the padmanler and does not
ezoeW 12 feet above grade at
any point.
One Story and Basement Building
"Bay window" means an extension of the wall area into the yard setback area, for
purposes of obtaining additional light and space, but not floor area
20.08.170 BLOCK.
"Block" means land, or a group of lots, surrounded by streets or other nghts -of-
way, other than an alley, or land which is designated as a block on any recorded
subdivision.
21,08.175 BOARDINGHOUSE.
"Boardinghouse" means a dwelling containing a single dwelling unit and not
more than 10 guest rooms or suites of rooms, where lodging is provided with or
without meals, for compensation for more than 1 week.
20.08.180 BUILDING.
"Building" means any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any
use or occupancy.
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20.08.185 BUILDING HEIGHT.
"Building height" means the vertical distance above a reference datum measured
to the highest point of the coping of a flat roof or to the deck line of a mansard
roof or to the average height of the highest gable of a pitched or hipped roof. The
reference datum shall be selected by either of the following, whichever yields a
greater height of building:
Highest Point of Coping
'c
Flat Roof
Average of
Pitched or Hipped Roof
Dackline -
Mansard Roof
A. The elevation of the highest adjoining sidewalk or ground surface withm
a 5 -foot horizontal distance of the exterior wall of the building when such
sidewalk or ground surface is not more than 10 feet above lowest grade.
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= Datum
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B
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-- les Then to' � A More than t0'
Determination of Building Height
B. An elevation 10 feet higher than the lowest grade when the sidewalk or
ground surface described in Subsection A above is more than 10 feet
above lowest grade.
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Mansard Roof
A. The elevation of the highest adjoining sidewalk or ground surface withm
a 5 -foot horizontal distance of the exterior wall of the building when such
sidewalk or ground surface is not more than 10 feet above lowest grade.
s s
= Datum
_ 5• B
B
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-- les Then to' � A More than t0'
Determination of Building Height
B. An elevation 10 feet higher than the lowest grade when the sidewalk or
ground surface described in Subsection A above is more than 10 feet
above lowest grade.
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The height of a stepped or terraced building is the maximum height of any
segment of the building.
Terraced Building
20.08.190 BUILDING, MAIN.
"Main building" means a building in which the principal use of the site is
conducted.
20.08.195 BUILDING SITE.
"Building site" means:
A. The ground area of one lot; or
B. The ground area of two or more lots when used in combination for a
building or group of buildings, together with all open spaces as required
by this title.
20.08.200 BUSINESS.
"Business" means an establishment intended for the conduct or service or
administration by a commercial enterprise, or offices for the conduct of
professional or activities service.
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20.08.205 BUSPOOL.
"Buspool" means a vehicle carrying 16 or more passengers commuting on a
regular basis to and from work following a relatively fixed route and schedule.
20.08.210 THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
The "California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)" is a statute that requires
all jurisdictions in the State of California to evaluate the extent of environmental
degradation posed by proposed development.
20.08.215 CARPOOL.
"Carpool" means a vehicle carrying two to six persons commuting together to and
from work on a regular basis in a light or medium -duty passenger vehicle.
20.08.220 CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS.
"Certificate of Appropriateness" is a certificate issued by the Planning
Commission approving any proposed alteration, restoration, construction, removal,
relocation, or demolition, in whole or in part, of or to a designated cultural
resource.
20.08.225 CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.
"Certificate of Occupancy" is an approval issued by the Building Official prior
to occupancy of a building or structure, and after compliance with all applicable
codes and ordinances. No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no
change in the existing occupancy classification of the building or structure or
portion thereof shall be made until the Building Official has issued a Certificate
of Occupancy or a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy as set forth in the
Uniform Building Code.
20.08.230 CHARITABLE INSTITUTION.
"Charitable Institution" means a non - profit, tax- exempt organization generally
described by the Internal Revenue Service under any of the following
classifications:
A. A community chest, corporation, trust fund, or foundation operated for
charitable, religious, educational, scientific, literary purposes, or for the
prevention of cruelty to children or animals;
B. War veterans' organizations; and,
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C. Domestic fraternal societies, orders and associations operating under the
lodge system.
20.08.235 CHURCH.
"Church" as used in this title means an establishment, the principal purpose which
is religious worship and including accessory uses in the principal structure or in
separate buildings, including Sunday school rooms, assembly rooms, kitchen,
library room, one - family dwelling unit and day nurseries operated by and on the
church site, but excluding facilities for residences of or training of religious
orders.
20.08.240 CLUB.
"Club" means an association of persons for some common nonprofit purpose, but
not including groups organized primarily to render a service which is customarily
carried on as a business.
20.08.245 CNEL (COMMUNITY NOISE EQUIVALENT LEVEL).
"CNEL" means a 24 -hour energy equivalent level derived from a variety of
single -noise events, with weighting factors of 5 and 10 dBA applied to the
evening (7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.) and night -time (10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.)
periods, respectively, to allow for the greater sensitivity to noise during these
hours.
20.08.250 COMMISSION.
"Commission" means the Planning Commission of the City of El Segundo,
California.
20.08.255 COASTAL ZONE.
"Coastal zone" means that area of the City of El Segundo included in the State
of California Coastal Zone as described in the California Coastal Act.
20.08.260 COMMUTER MATCHING SERVICE.
"Commuter matching service" means any system, whether by computer, manual,
or mapping methods, which matches commuters residing in one common area,
working in another common area, and having approximately the same work
starting and stopping times.
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20.08.265
20.08 DEFINITIONS
CONDOMINIUM.
"Condominium" means a single dwelling unit in a multiple - family dwelling or
structure, which is separately owned and which may be combined with an
undivided interest in the common areas and facilities of the property.
20.08.270 CONSTRUCTION.
20.08.275
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"Construction" means the building of additions to an exterior architectural feature
of a Designated Cultural Resource, or the erection of a new principal or accessory
building or structure contiguous to a Designated Cultural Resource.
CONSTRUCTION YARD.
"Construction yard" means an open or predominantly open area used for the
purpose of storing building materials and related equipment for use in the
construction of buildings or structures.
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"Court" means a space, open and unobstructed to the sky, located at or above
grade level on a lot and bounded on three or more sides by walls of a building.
CULTURAL RESOURCE.
"Cultural resource" means on -site improvements, buildings, structures, signs,
features (including significant trees, or other landscaping located thereon) having
cultural, architectural or historical significance to the citizens of the City of
El Segundo.
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20.08.290 DAY CARE, LARGE FAMILY.
"Large family day care" means a home which provides family day care to 7 to
12 children, including children under the age of 10 years who reside at the home.
20.08.295 DAY CARE, SMALL FAMILY.
"Small family day care" means a home which provides family day care to 6 or
fewer children, including children under the age of 10 years who reside at the
home.
20.08.300 DAY NURSERY.
"Day nursery" means any type of group day care programs, including nurseries
for children of working parents, nursery schools for children under minimum age
for education in public schools, parent cooperative nursery schools, play groups
for preschool children and programs covering after school care for school children;
provided, the establishment is licensed by the state and city and conducted in
accordance with state and city requirements.
20.08.305 dB.
"dB" means a decibel rating used to express the relative intensity of a sound as
it is heard by the human ear.
20.08.310 DEMOLITION.
"Demolition" means any act or process that destroys in part, or in whole, a
Designated Cultural Resource.
20.08.315 DESIGNATED CULTURAL RESOURCE.
"Designated cultural resource" means on -site improvements, buildings,
structures, signs, features (including significant trees or other landscaping), places,
place names, exterior architecture features, landmark sites, historic sites, area
(including significant trees or landscaping located thereon), having cultural,
architectural or historical significance to the citizens of the City that has been
designated a Cultural Resource pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter.
20.08.320 DEVELOPER.
"Developer" shall mean the builder who is responsible for the planning, design
and construction of an applicable development project. A developer may be
responsible for implementing the provisions of Chapter 20.55 as determined by the
property owner.
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20.08.325 DEVELOPMENT.
"Development" means the construction or addition of new building square
footage. All calculations shall be based on gross square footage.
20.08.330 DISPLAY SURFACE.
"Display surface" means the area made available by the sign structure for the
purpose of displaying the advertising message.
20.08.335 DRIVE -THRU OR FAST FOOD RESTAURANT.
"Drive -thru or fast food restaurant" means any establishment, building, or
structure where food or drink are served for consumption either on or off the
premises by order from or service to either persons over an interior counter,
outside the structure, or from an outdoor service window or an automobile service
window.
20.08.340 DWELLING.
"Dwelling" means any building or portion thereof which contains not more than
two dwelling units.
20.08.345 DWELLING, MULTIPLE FAMILY.
"Multiple family dwelling" means a building or portion thereof designed for
occupancy by three or more families living independently in which they may or
may not share common entrances and/or other spaces. Individual dwelling units
may be owned as condominiums, or offered for rent.
20.08.350 DWELLING, SINGLE FAMILY.
"Single family dwelling" means a detached dwelling unit with kitchen and
sleeping facilities, designed for occupancy by one family. This definition shall
also apply to one family dwellings.
20.08.355 DWELLING, TWO FAMILY.
"Two family dwelling" means a building designed or arranged to be occupied by
two families living independently, the structure having only two dwelling units.
20.08.360 DWELLING UNIT.
"Dwelling unit" means any building or portion thereof which contains living
facilities, including provisions for sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation,
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required by this code, for not more than one family, or a congregate residence for
10 or fewer persons.
20.08.365 EMPLOYEE PARKING AREA.
"Employee parking area" means the portion of total required parking at a
development used by on -site employees. Unless specified in the City
ZoningBuilding Code, employee parking shall be calculated as follows:
Percent of Total Required
Type of Use Parking Devoted To Employees
Commercial 30%
Office/Professional 85%
Industrial/Manufacturing 90%
20.08.370 EMPLOYEE TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR.
"Employee transportation coordinator" means an employee, tenant, property
owner, property manager, contracted service, or an employer organization whose
function is to promote carpools, vanpools and alternate commute modes. The
coordinator shall have a permanent mailing address, daytime telephone and office
convenient to the appropriate employment center.
20.08.375 ENTERTAINMENT (LIVE).
"Entertainment (Live)" means any act, play, revue, pantomime, scene, dance act,
or song and dance act, or any combination thereof, performed by one or more
persons whether or not they are compensated for the performance.
20.08.380 ERECTED.
"Erected" means the construction of any building or structure or the structural
alteration of a building or structure, the result of which would be to change the
exterior walls or roof or to increase the square foot floor area of the interior of the
building or structure or increase in height.
20.08.385 ESCORT.
"Escort" means a person who, for consideration, agrees or offers to act as a
companion, guide, or date for another person, or who agrees or offers to privately
model lingerie or to privately perform a striptease for another person.
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20.08.390 ESCORT AGENCY.
"Escort agency" means a person or business association who furnishes, offers to
furnish, or advertises to furnish escorts as one of its primary business purposes for
a fee, tip, or other consideration.
20.08.395 EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL FEATURE.
"Exterior architectural feature" means all of the outer surfaces of an
improvement, building or structure, including, but not limited to, the kind, color
and texture of the building materials and the type and style of all windows, doors,
lights, signs and other fixtures appurtenant to such improvement, building or
structure.
20.08.400 FAA.
"FAA" means Federal Aviation Administration.
20.08.405 FAMILY.
"Family" means an individual or two or more persons in a single dwelling unit.
20.08 410 FLAG.
"Flag" means any fabric, banner, or bunting containing distinctive colors, patterns,
or symbols, used as a symbol of government, political subdivision, or other entity
used as a signalizing device and usually displayed hanging free from a staff or
halyard to which it is attached by one edge.
20.08.415 FLOOR AREA.
"Floor area" is the area included within the surrounding exterior walls of a
building or portion thereof, exclusive of vent shafts and courts. The floor area of
a building, or portion thereof, not provided with surrounding exterior walls shall
be the usable area under the horizontal projection of the roof or floor above.
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20.08.420 FLOOR AREA (NET).
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One Story - F A R = 2,200 sf
Two Story - F A.R = 4,400 st
"Floor area (Net)" means the area of all floors or levels included within the
surrounding walls of a building or structure. Space devoted to the following shall
not be considered in determining the total net floor area within a building or
structure:
A. Elevator shafts;
B. Stairwells;
C. Courts or atriums uncovered and open to the sky;
D. Rooms exclusively housing building operating equipment;
E. Parking spaces at or above grade and access thereto, provided that in
commercial and manufacturing zones:
1. Not less than the front 50 % of the ground floor is devoted to
commercial/manufacturing use; and,
2. At least one full level of parking below grade is provided.
F. Structures devoted exclusively to parking.
20.08.425 FREEWAY.
"Freeway" means a highway in respect to wluch the owners of abutting lands
have no right or easement of access to or from their abutting lands, or in respect
to which such owners have only limited or restricted right or easement of access.
20.08.430 FREIGHT FORWARDING.
"Freight forwarding" means an establishment primarily engaged in undertaking
the transportation of goods from shippers to receivers for a charge covering the
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entire transportation, and in turn, making use of the services of other
transportation establishments as instrumentalities in affecting delivery.
20.08.435 GRADE.
"Grade" is the lowest point of elevation of the finished surface of the ground,
paving or sidewalk within the area between the building and the property line or,
when the property line is more than 5 feet from the building, between the building
and a line 5 feet from the building.
Floor Elevation
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20.08.440 GROUP R BUILDINGS.
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"Group R Buildings" means all dwelling units, apartments, congregate residences
and hotels and motels, as defined in the Uniform Building Code.
20.08.445 GUEST HOUSE OR ACCESSORY LIVING QUARTERS.
"Guest house" or "accessory living quarters" means detached living quarters
within an accessory building for the sole use of persons employed on the premises
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or for temporary use by guests of the occupants of the premises. The quarters shall
have no kitchen facilities and shall not be rented or otherwise used as a separate
dwelling unit.
20.08.450 HABITABLE VEHICLE.
"Habitable vehicle" means any mobile home, camper, house trailer, travel trailer,
recreational vehicle or any other vehicle utilized for human habitation, on a
temporary or permanent basis. Habitable vehicle does not include those vehicles
located in an authorized mobile home park.
20.08.455 HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITIES (OFF - SITE).
"Off -site hazardous waste management facilities" are independent off -site
facilities used for, but not limited to, the transfer, storage, treatment, recycling or
land disposal of hazardous waste which has been produced at a separate facility.
Hazardous waste is any waste or combination of wastes, which because of its
quantity, concentration, physical, chemical or infectious nature may exhibit one
or more of the following characteristics: toxicity, corrosivity, flammability or
reactivity. (Ord. 1123).
20.08.460 HEAVY MANUFACTURING.
"Heavy manufacturing" means those industrial activities involving the
processing, handling and manufacturing of products and research and technological
processes which are not compatible with uses allowed in other zones and largely
contribute to nuisance factors, such as noise, vibration, glare, heat, dust, humidity,
odor or any type of potential air or waste pollution and have a potential to be
hazardous beyond the site's property lines.
20.08.465 HELICOPTER LANDING FACILITY (HELISTOP).
"Helicopter landing facility (helistop)" means any landing area used for landing
or taking off of private helicopters for the purpose of picking up and discharging
of passengers or cargo. No fueling, refueling or service facilities are permitted.
20.08.470 HIGH OCCUPANCY VEHICLE.
"High occupancy vehicle" CHOV ") means a buspool, carpool or vanpool vehicle
used for employee commuting purposes.
20.08.475 HISTORIC DISTRICT.
"Historic district" means any geographically definable small or large area
containing buildings, structures, sites and objects linked historically through
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location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and/or association. The
significance of a district is the product of the sense of time and place in history
that individual components collectively convey. This significance may relate to
developments during one period or through several periods in history.
HISTORIC SITE.
"Historic site" means any parcel or portion of real property which has special
character or special historical, cultural, architectural, archaeological, community
or aesthetic value.
HOME OCCUPATION.
"Home occupation" means that partial use of a dwelling unit for commercial or
nonresidential uses by a resident thereof which is subordinate and incidental to the
use of the dwelling for residential purposes, in compliance with all of the
following conditions:
A. Not more than 200 square feet located in the dwelling shall be devoted to
the home occupation;
B. There shall be no display of inventory, supplies, materials or merchandise
on the premises;
C. No person shall be employed other than the immediate members of the
family who reside on the premises;
D. No signs in connection with the home occupation, lighted or unlighted,
shall be placed on the premises;
E. The home occupation shall not preempt the required off street parking
spaces;
F. The home occupation shall not generate vehicular traffic not normally
associated with residential uses;
G. No home occupation shall be permitted that creates noise, odor, dust,
vibration, fumes, smoke, electrical interference or other objectionable
conditions not normally associated with a residential occupancy; and,
H. Notwithstanding the foregoing limitations on home occupations, until
December 31, 1972, home occupations shall also include home occupations
lawfully in existence on February 28, 1972, pursuant to Section 20.08.225
as the same read on February 28, 1972.
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20.08 DEFINITIONS
20.08.490 HOTEL.
"Hotel" means any building containing six or more guest moms intended or
designed to be used, or which are used, rented or hired out to be occupied, or
which are occupied for sleeping purposes by guests. Said use may also contain
such ancillary facilities as conference facilities, personal services or food
preparation and dispensing. Said definition shall also apply to a bed - and - breakfast
operation.
20.08.495 IMPROVEMENT.
'Improvement' means any building, structure, place, fence, gate, landscaping,
tree, wall, parking facility, work of art, or other object constituting a physical
feature of real property, or any part of such feature.
20.08.500 KENNEL.
"Kennel" means a place where four or more adult dogs or cats or any combination
thereof, are kept, whether by owners of the dogs and cats or by persons providing
facilities and care, whether or not for compensation. An adult dog or cat is one
of either sex, altered, or unaltered, that has reached the age of 4 months.
20.08.505 KITCHEN.
"Kitchen" means any room or portion of a room within a building designed and
intended to be for the cooking or preparation of food.
20.08.510 LIGHT ASSEMBLY AND PROCESSING.
"Light assembly and processing" means the same as light industry.
2to.08.515 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL.
"Light industrial" means light manufacturing, research and development, and
office. Light manufacturing is defined as the assembly, packaging, fabrication,
and processing of materials into finished products, rather than the conversion or
extraction of raw materials.
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20.08.525
LOT.
"Lot" means a single parcel of land.
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20.08 DEFINITIONS
"Lot area" means the total horizontal area within the boundary lines of a lot.
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20.08.530 LOT, CORNER.
"Corner lot" means a lot abutting on two intersecting or intercepting streets,
where the interior angle of mtersection or interception does not exceed
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20.08.535 LOT COVERAGE.
"Lot coverage" means:
A. A covered floor area included within and measured from the outside of the
exterior walls of a building, including, but not limited to, dwelling units,
lobby area, and elevators; and,
B. An area not provided with surrounding exterior walls, if located under a
roof or other covering, including, but not limited to, areas covered by
stairways and walkways which provide ingress and egress. Private
balconies and decks (not providing required ingress and egress) that are 5
feet or less in width as measured from the exterior building wall shall not
be included in computing lot coverage. Any portion of private balconies
and decks that extends more than 5 feet from the building wall shall be
included in lot coverage.
20.08.540 LOT DEPTH.
"Lot depth" means the horizontal length of a straight line drawn from the
midpoint of the lot front line and at right angles to such line, connecting with a
line intersecting the midpoint of the lot rear line and parallel to the lot front line.
In the case of a lot having a curved front line, the lot front line, for purposes of
this section, shall be deemed to be a line tangent to the curve and parallel to a
Ordinance No. 1212 -28- November 16, 1993
20.08.545
20.08.550
20.08 DEFINITIONS
straight line connecting the points of intersection of the lot side lines of the lot
with the lot front lme.
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"Front lot line" means, in the case of an interior lot, a line separating the lot from
the street. In the case of a corner lot, the lot front line shall be the line separating
the narrowest street frontage of the lot from the street.
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20.08.555
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LOT LINE, REAR.
"Rear lot line" means a lot line which is opposite and most distant from the front
lot line. For the purpose of establishing the lot rear line of a triangular or
trapezoidal lot, or of a lot the rear line of which is formed by two or more lines,
the following shall apply:
A. For a triangular or gore- shaped lot, a line 10 feet in length within the lot
and farthest removed from the lot front line and at right angles to the line
comprising the depth of the lot shall be used as the lot rear line;
B. In the case of a trapezoidal lot, the rear line of which is not parallel to the
lot front line, the lot rear line shall be deemed to be a line at right angles
to the line comprising the depth of the lot and drawn through a point
bisecting the recorded lot rear line; or,
C. In the case of a pentagonal lot, the rear boundary of which includes an
angle formed by two lines, the angles shall be employed for determining
the lot rear line in the same manner as prescribed for a triangular lot.
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LOT LINE, SIDE.
"Side lot line" means any lot boundary line not a front lot line, a street side lot
line, or a rear lot line.
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20.08.570
20.08 DEFINITIONS
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"Street side lot line" means the lot line which separates the lot from the street,
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LOT, REVERSED CORNER.
"Reversed corner lot" means a corner lot in which the street side lot line is
substantially a continuation of the front lot line of the lot upon which the rear of
the reversed corner lot abuts.
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20.08.575 LOT, THROUGH.
"Through lot" means a lot having street frontage on two parallel or approximately
parallel streets. Such a lot shall be considered to have two front yards. The depth
of each yard shall be based upon the zoning district in which each front yard is
located.
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20.08.580 LOT WIDTH.
"Lot width" means the horizontal distance between the lot side lines measured at
right angles to the line comprising the depth of the lot at a point midway between
the lot front line and the lot rear line; provided that the length of the line
constituting the rear line of the required front yard shall never be less than 50 feet.
Ordinance No. 1212 -32- November 16, 1993
20.08 DEFINITIONS
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20.08.585 MANUFACTURING.
"Manufacturing" means the manufacturing, compounding, processing, assembling,
packaging or testing of goods or equipment.
20.08.590 MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT.
"Massage establishment" means an establishment having a fixed place of
business where any person, association, firm, or corporation engages in, conducts,
or carries on or permits to be engaged in, conducted, or carried on, any business
of giving Turkish, Russian, Swedish vapor, sweat, electric, salt, or any other kind
or character of baths and where alcohol rubs, fomentations, baths, or
manipulations of the body, or similar procedures, are given.
20.08.595 MINI -MART.
"Mini- mart" means a commercial establishment which sells food and beverages
and is operated in conjunction with a service station.
20.08.600 MOBILE HOME.
"Mobile home" means a vehicle, other than a motor vehicle, greater than 320
square feet in gross floor area designed with attached axles and wheels, which
may be used for permanent or semipermanent housing or human occupancy, and
which is designed to be drawn by a motor vehicle. The term shall also include
any vehicle meeting the above description which is used for an office, a
classroom, a laboratory, processing, manufacturing, retail sales or other use.
Ordinance No. 1212 -33- November 16, 1993
20.08 DEFINITIONS
20.08.605 MOBILE HOME PARK.
"Mobile home park" means a tract of land developed and operated as a unit with
individual sites and facilities to accommodate two or more mobile homes.
20.08.610 MOTEL.
"Motel" means any building containing six or more guest rooms intended or
designated to be used, or which are used or rented or which are occupied for
sleeping purposes by guests. Said use shall not contain such ancillary facilities
for conferences, personal services, food preparation and dispensing.
20.08.615 OFFICES, GENERAL.
"Offices, general" mean offices maintained and used as a place of business
conducted by persons whose business activity consists principally of services to
the person as distinguished from the handling of commodities. This does not
include medical offices.
20.08.620 OFFICE, MEDICAL - DENTAL.
"Office, medical- dental" means a building or group of buildings designed for the
use of and occupied and used by physicians, chiropractors and dentists and others
engaged professionally in such healing arts for humans as are recognized by the
laws of the state, including such accessory uses as the installation and use of
therapeutic equipment, x -ray equipment or laboratories, chemical, biochemical and
biological laboratories used as direct accessories to the medical - dental professions;
dental laboratories including facilities for the making of dentures on prescription;
and pharmacies limited to the retail dispensing of pharmaceuticals and sick room
supplies (but not room or orthopedic equipment); provided there shall be no
exterior display windows or signs pertaining to such accessory uses other than a
directory sign.
1.0.08.625 OUTDOOR ADVERTISING DISPLAY.
"Outdoor advertising display" means any card, paper, cloth, metal, glass,
wooden or other display or device of any kind or character whatsoever place for
outdoor advertising purposes on the ground or on any tree, wall, rock, structure
or thing whatsoever.
20.08.630 OUTDOOR ADVERTISING STRUCTURE.
"Outdoor advertising structure" means a structure of any kind or character
erected or maintained for outdoor advertising purposes, upon which any outdoor
advertising display may be placed.
Ordinance No. 1212 -34- November 16, 1993
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20.08.635 PENNANT.
"Pennant" means any lightweight plastic, fabric, or other material whether or not
containing a message of any kind, suspended from a rope, wire, or string, usually
in series, designed to move in the wind.
20.08.640 PLAYHOUSE.
"Playhouse" means a structure to be used or intended to be used by children for
play purposes.
20.08.645 PREFERENTIAL PARKING.
"Preferential parking" means parking spaces designated or assigned, through use
of a sign or painted space markings, for Carpool and Vanpool Vehicles which are
provided at a reduced cost and/or are in locations considered to be the best or
most desirable, such as adjacent to a building entrance or within a covered or
shaded area, if such is not provided for single occupant vehicles.
20.08.650 PRESERVATION.
"Preservation" means the identification, study, protection, restoration,
rehabilitation, or acquisition of cultural resources.
20.08.655 PROPERTY OWNER.
"Property Owner" means the person or persons shown as the record owner of the
property on the latest available Assessment roll of the County of Los Angeles.
For the purposes of Chapter 20.55, property owner shall mean the legal owner of
a development who serves as the lessor to a tenant and/or agent. The Property
Owner shall be responsible for complying with the provisions of Chapter 20.55
either directly or by delegating such responsibility as appropriate to a tenant
and/or agent.
20.08.660 PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT.
"Public works project" means any action undertaken by the City or under
contract to the City to construct, alter, repair or maintain any city structure, utility
or right -of -way.
20.08.665 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE.
"Recreational vehicle" means a vehicular unit, other than a mobile home, whose
gross floor area is less than 320 square feet, which is designed as a temporary
dwelling for travel, recreational and vacation use, and which is either self-
Ordinance No. 1212 -35- November 16, 1993
20.08 DEFINITIONS
propelled, mounted on or pulled by another vehicle. Examples include, but are
not limited to, a travel trailer, camping trailer, truck camper, motor home, fifth-
wheel trailer or van.
20.08.670 RELOCATION.
"Relocation" means any change of the location of a building or structure from its
present setting to another setting.
20.08.675 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.
"Research and development" means a process of experimentation, whereby a
product is designed, manufactured, tested and refined. This process does not
include the general or mass production of the product.
20.08.680 REST HOME, CONVALESCENT HOME OR GUEST HOME.
"Rest home," "convalescent home" or "guest home" means a home operated as
a boardinghouse and in which nursing, dietary and/or other personal services are
furnished to convalescents, invalids and aged persons, but in which are kept no
persons suffering from a mental sickness, disease, disorder or ailment or from a
contagious or communicable disease, and in which are performed no surgery,
maternity or other primary treatments such as are customarily provided in
sanitariums or hospitals, or in which no persons are kept or served who normally
would be admittable to a mental hospital.
20.08.685 RESTORATION.
"Restoration" means the act or process of accurately returning the form and
details of a property and its setting as it appeared at a particular period of time,
or the removal of later work or the replacement of missing earlier work.
20.08.690 RIDESHARING.
"Ridesharing" means the cooperative effort of two or more people travelling
together, usually to and from work. Carpools, vanpools, buspools, and taxtpools
are all methods of ridesharing.
20.08.695 ROOF.
"Roof' means a structural covering over any portion of a building or structure
including the projections beyond the walls or supports of the building or structure.
An open work covering shall not be considered a roof if the upper horizontal
surface area of the component solid portions thereof do not exceed 20% of the
area of the covering.
Ordinance No. 1212 -36- November 16, 1993
20.08 DEFINITIONS
20.08.700 SCHOOLS, ELEMENTARY, JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH.
"Schools," "elementary school," "junior high school," and "high school' mean
an institution of learning which offers instruction in the several branches of
learning and study required to be taught in the public schools by the Education
Code of the state.
20.08.705 SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING.
"Senior citizen housing" means a multiple family development which is restricted
to individuals 55 years of age or older and which provides common facilities
including, but not limited to, kitchen, dining room, game playing area, library and
restrooms.
20.08.710 SERVICE STATION.
"Service station" shall mean an area which provides for such services as servicing
or fueling of motor vehicles, including tube and tire repairs, battery charging,
storage of merchandise and supplies related to the servicing of motor vehicles, sale
of gasoline and other fuel and lubricants, motor vehicle washing, grease racks, and
motor vehicle repairs, excluding body and fender work, engine overhauling and
replacement, transmission work and other similar activities. Accessory uses can
include a mini -mart dispensing such items as food, beverages or alcohol.
20.08.715 SETBACK
"Setback," means the minimum required distance between the property line and
the building line.
Ordinance No. 1212 -37- November 16, 1993
20.08 DEFINITIONS
20.08.720 SIGN(S).
"Sign" means an advertising message, announcement, declaration, demonstration,
display, illustration, insignia, surface or space erected or maintained in view of the
observer thereof for identification, advertisement or promotion of the interests of
any person, entity, product or service, including the sign structure, supports,
lighting system and any attachments, ornaments or other features used to draw the
attention of observers.
20.08.725 SIGN, ANIMATED.
"Animated sign" means any sign that uses movement or a change of lighting to
depict action or create a special effect or scene.
20.08.730 SIGN, BANNER.
"Banner" means any sign of lightweight fabric or similar flexible material that
is permanently mounted to a pole or a building by a permanent frame at one or
more edges. National flags, state or municipal flags, or the official flag of any
institution or business shall not be considered banners.
20.08.735 SIGN, BEACON.
"Beacon" means any light with one or more beams directed into the atmosphere
or directed at one or more points not on the same zone lot as the light source.
The light source may be fixed, rotate or give the appearance of movement.
20.08.740 SIGN, BILLBOARDS.
"Billboards" mean any sign erected for the purpose of advertising a product,
event, person or subject whether or not related to the premises on which the sign
is located and containing a surface or display area of 500 square feet or more.
'.x0.08.745 SIGN, BUILDING.
"Building sign" means any sign attached to any part of a building, as contrasted
to a freestanding sign.
20.08.750 SIGN, BUILDING MARKER
"Building marker sign" means any sign indicating the name of a building and
date and incidental information about its construction, which sign is cut into a
masonry surface or made of bronze or other permanent material.
Ordinance No. 1212 -38- November 16, 1993
20.08 DEFINITIONS
20.08.755 SIGN, CANOPY.
"Canopy sign" means any sign that is a part of or attached to an awning, canopy,
or other fabric, plastic, or structural protective cover over a door, entrance,
window, or outdoor service area. A marquee is not a canopy.
20.08.760 SIGN, FIN.
"Fin sign" means a sign which is supported wholly by a one -story building of an
open -air business or by poles placed in the ground or partly by such a pole or
poles and partly by a building or structure.
20.08.765 SIGN, GROUND.
"Ground sign" means a billboard or similar type of sign which is supported by
one or more uprights, poles or braces in or upon the ground other than a
combination sign, fm sign or pole sign, as defined by this code.
20.08.770 SIGN, MARQUEE.
"Marquee sign" means a permanent roofed structure attached to and supported by
the building and projecting over a public property.
20.08.775 SIGN, MONUMENT.
"Monument sign" means any independent structure supported from grade to the
bottom of the sign with the appearance of having a solid base.
20.08.780 SIGN, POLE OR FREESTANDING.
"Pole or freestanding sign" means a sign wholly supported by a sign structure
in the ground.
20.08.785 SIGN, PORTABLE.
"Portable sign" means any sign not permanently attached to the ground or
permanent structure, or a sign designed to be transported, including, but not
limited to, signs designed to be transported by means of wheels; signs converted
to A- or T- frames; menu and sandwich board signs; balloons used as signs; and
signs attached to or painted on vehicles parked and visible from the public right -
of -way, unless said vehicle is used in the normal day -to -day operations of the
business, or is a public transit vehicle designed to carry 19 or more passengers.
Ordinance No. 1212 -39- November 16, 1993
20.08 DEFINITIONS
20.08.790 SIGN, PROJECTING.
"Projecting sign" means any sign affixed to a building or wall in such a manner
that its leading edge extends more than 6 inches beyond the surface of such
building or wall.
20.08.795 SIGN, ROOF.
"Roof sign" means any sign erected and constructed wholly on and over the roof
or parapet of a building, supported by the roof structure, and extending vertically
above the roof.
20.08.800 SIGN, TEMPORARY.
"Temporary sign" means any sign, banner, pendant, valance or advertising
display constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric, cardboard, wall board or other
light materials, with or without frames, intended to be displayed for a limited
period of time only.
20.08.805 SIGN, WALL.
"Wall sign" means any sign attached parallel to, but within 6 inches of a wall,
painted on the wall surface of, or erected and confined within the limits of an
outside wall of any building or structure, which is supported by such wall or
building, and which displays only one sign surface.
20.08.810 SIGN, WINDOW.
"Window sign" means any sign that is placed inside a window or upon the
window panes or glass and is visible from the exterior of the window.
21,08.815 SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (SCAQMD).
"South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD)" is the regional
authority appointed by the California State Legislature to meet federal standards
and otherwise improve air quality in the South Coast Air Basin (the non - desert
portions of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties).
20.08.820 SPACE.
"Space" shall mean the location of automobile parking spaces and other accessory
uses enumerated herein.
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20.08 DEFINITIONS
20.08.825 STORY.
"Story" means that portion of building included between the upper surface of any
floor and the upper surface of the floor next above, except that the topmost story
shall be that portion of a building included between the upper surface of the
topmost floor and the ceiling or roof above. If the finished floor level directly
above a usable or unused under -floor space is more than 6 feet above grade as
defined herein for more than 50% of the total perimeter, or is more than 12 feet
above grade as defined herein at any point, such usable or unused under -floor
space shall be considered as a story.
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20.08.830 STORY, FIRST.
"First story" means the lowest story in a building which qualifies as a story, as
defined herein, except that a floor level in a building having only one floor level
shall be classified as a first story, provided such floor level is not more than 4 feet
below grade, as defined herein, for more than 50% of the total perimeter, or not
more than 8 feet below grade, as defined herein, at any point.
20.08.835 STREET.
"Street" means any thoroughfare or public way not less than 20 feet in width
which has been or may be dedicated or deeded to the public for public use.
20.08.840 STREET LINE.
"Street line" means the boundary line between a street and the abutting property.
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20.08.845 STREET, SIDE.
"Side street" means a street which is adjacent to a corner lot which extends in the
general direction of the line determining the depth of the lot.
20.08.850 STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS.
"Structural alterations" means any change in the supporting members of a
building such as foundations, bearing walls, columns, beams, floor or roof joists,
girders or rafters, or changes in the exterior dimensions of the building.
20.08.855 STRUCTURE.
"Structure" means that which is built or constructed, an edifice or building of any
kind, or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts jointed
together in some definite manner.
20.08.860 TENANT.
"Tenant" means the lessee of facility space at an applicable development project.
20.08.865 THEATER.
"Theater" means a place where plays, operas, motion pictures, or similar
activities sanctioned by law or custom are viewed by members of the public.
20.08.870 TRANSIT.
"Transit" means transportation service operated by a public or private agency for
use by the general public that utilizes buses or railcars, following a fixed route and
schedule.
20.08.875 TRANSIT SUPPORT FACILITIES.
"Transit support facilities" means facilities, including, but not limited to, transit
shelters, bus transfer centers, bus bays, park -and -ride lots, and/or transit operating
or fare subsidies to employees.
20.08.880 TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT.
"Transportation Demand Management (TDM)" means the alteration of travel
behavior usually on the part of commuters through programs of incentives,
services, and policies. TDM addresses alternatives to single occupant vehicles
such as carpooling and vanpooling, and changes in work schedules that move trips
Ordinance No. 1212 -42- November 16, 1993
20.08 DEFINITIONS
out of the peak period or eliminate them altogether (as is the case in
telecommuting or compressed work weeks).
20.08.885 TRIP REDUCTION.
"Trip reduction" means reduction in the number of work - related trips made by
single occupant vehicles.
20 08.890 UNDERGROUND PARKING FACILITIES.
"Underground parking facilities" means a basement equipped, designed, used or
intended to be used for parking automobiles.
20.08.895 USE.
"Use" means the activity occurring on a lot or parcel for which land or a building
is arranged, designed or intended, or for which land or a building is or may be
occupied, including all accessory uses.
20.08.900 VACANCY.
"Vacancy" means a building or structure that is unoccupied by a use, business or
individual, except that buildings which are actively available for lease or
occupancy, or are being remodeled, shall not be considered vacant.
20.08.905 VANPOOL.
" Vanpool" means a vehicle carrying seven or more persons commuting together
to and from work on a regular basis, usually in a van or similar motor vehicle
with a seating arrangement designed to carry seven to fifteen adult passengers, and
on a prepaid subscription basis. Vanpools can be formed using private vans,
company -owned vans, or third -party vans.
20.08.910 VEHICLE.
"Vehicle" means any motorized form of transportation, including, but not limited
to, automobiles, vans, buses and motorcycles.
20.08.915 WAREHOUSING AND DISTRIBUTION.
"Warehousing and distribution" means a building or premises in which goods,
merchandise or equipment are stored for eventual distribution.
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20.08.920 WASTE.
"Waste" means the remains from either a manufacturing or assembly process, a
finished product or a product which is no longer useful in its present form and
may or may not be recycled for future use.
20.08.925 WORK.
"Work" means any alteration, construction, demolition, relocation or restoration
of a designated cultural resource.
20.08.930 YARD.
"Yard" means an open, unoccupied space on a lot, other than a court, which is
unobstructed from the ground upward by buildings or structures except as
otherwise provided in this title.
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20.08.935 YARD, FRONT.
"Front yard" means a yard extending across the full width of the lot, the depth
of which is that minimum horizontal distance between the front lot line and a line
parallel thereto.
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20.08.940 YARD, REAR.
20.08 DEFINITIONS
"Rear yard" means a yard extending across the full width of the lot, the depth of
which is the minimum horizontal distance between the rear lot line or mean high
tide waterline and a line parallel thereto.
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20.08.945 YARD, REAR LINE OF REQUIRED FRONT.
"Rear line of the required front yard" means a line parallel to the front lot line
and at a distance therefrom equal to the depth of the required front yard, extending
across the full width of the lot.
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20.08.950 YARD, SIDE.
20.08 DEFINITIONS
"Side yard" means a yard extending from the rear of the required front yard to
the front of the required rear yard, the depth of which is the minimum horizontal
distance between the side lot line and a line parallel thereto.
Ordinance No. 1212 -46- November 16, 1993
Chapter 20.12 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections:
20.12.010 REGULATION APPLICATION.
20.12.020 LIMITATION ON LAND USE.
20.12.030 EXCEPTIONS TO BUILDING HEIGHT.
20.12.040 HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS FOR WALLS, FENCES AND HEDGES.
20.12.050 HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS FOR BUILDINGS ON THROUGH LOTS.
20.12.060 CORNER CLEARANCE.
20.12.070 OPEN SPACE AREAS AND ENCROACHMENTS.
20.12.080 SCREENING.
20.12.090 PUBLIC FACILITIES.
20.12.100 TEMPORARY REAL ESTATE OFFICE.
20.12.110 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION BUILDINGS.
20.12.120 PARKING UNOCCUPIED RECREATIONAL VEHICLE.
20.12.130 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE.
20.12.140 DRIVEWAY VISIBILITY
20.12.150 CARNIVALS.
20.12.160 HELISTOPS.
20.12.010 REGULATION APPLICATION.
The following regulations shall pertain to the various zoning districts within the
City.
20.12.020 LIMITATION ON LAND USE.
Except as provided in dus title, no building shall be erected, reconstructed or
structurally altered, nor shall any building or land be used for any purpose other
than is specifically permitted in the Zone in which the building or land is located.
20.12.030 EXCEPTIONS TO BUILDING HEIGHT.
Penthouses or roof structures for the housing of elevators, stairways, mechanical
or similar equipment required to operate and maintain a building, fire or parapet
walls, skylights, towers, flagpoles, chimneys, smokestacks, radio, television masts,
radar and other similar structures may be erected above the height limits
prescribed in this title, but no penthouse or roof structure, or any other space
above the height limit prescribed for the zone in which the building is located
shall be allowed for purpose of providing additional floor space.
20.12.040 HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS FOR WALLS, FENCES AND HEDGES.
In any R zone, a wall, fence or hedge 42 inches in height may be located and
maintained on any part of a lot. On an interior or corner lot, a wall, fence or
hedge not more than 6 feet in height may be located anywhere on the lot to the
rear of the rear line of the required front yard. On a reversed corner lot, a wall,
fence or hedge not more than 6 feet in height may be maintained anywhere on the
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lot to the rear of the rear line of the required front yard except within the required
triangular open area at the rear constituting a part of the required side yard of the
side street side. Wall height in non - residential zones shall be subject to the
approval of the Director of Planning and Building Safety.
A. Retaining Walls
Where a retaining wall protects a cut slope below the natural grade and is
located on the line separating lots or parcels, the retaining wall may be
topped by a fence, wall or hedge of a height equal to that which would
otherwise be permitted at that location. This does not apply to retaining
walls which protect a fill slope.
B. Exceptions
The provisions of this section shall not apply to fences required by state
law to surround and enclose public utility installations or to chain link
fences enclosing school grounds and public playgrounds.
20.12.050 HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS FOR BUILDINGS ON THROUGH LOTS.
On through lots 150 feet or less in depth, the height of a building on the lot may
be measured from the elevation of the sidewalk of the street on which the building
fronts. On through lots more than 150 feet in depth, the height regulations shall
apply to a depth of not more than 150 feet from that street which permits the
greater height.
20.12.060 CORNER CLEARANCE.
For the purpose of safe visibility, all comer lots, and reversed corner lots shall
maintain a triangular area, described as follows: One angle shall be formed by the
front and side property lines, and the sides of this angle shall be 15 feet in length,
measured along the front and side property lines; the third side of this triangle
shall be a straight hue connecting the two aforementioned points_ Within the area
comprising this triangle, no trees, fences, shrubs, retaming walls, buildings and
structures, or other physical obstructions shall be permitted between a level of 3
and 112 feet from the street grade and 12 feet from the street grade.
20.12.070 OPEN SPACE AREAS AND ENCROACHMENTS.
Every required yard shall be open and unobstructed from the ground up, except
the following intrusions may project 2 feet into required yards, provided the
required side yards shall not be reduced to less than 3 feet in width:
A. Cornices, belt courses, sills, eaves or similar architectural features. It is
further provided, however, that eaves may project 6 inches into any side
yard which is required to have 3 feet in width;
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B. Fireplace structures not wider than 8 feet measured in the general direction
of the wall of which it is apart;
C. Uncovered porches and platforms which do not extend above the floor
level of the first floor;
D. Planting boxes or masonry planters not exceeding 42 inches in height;
E. Guard railing for safety protection around ramps;
F. Air conditioning or other mechanical equipment not wider than 8 feet
measured in the general direction of the wall of which it is a part, and
adequately soundproofed;
G. Bay windows or greenhouse windows; and,
H. Second -story balconies.
20.12.080 SCREENING.
Facilities or equipment shall be screened in the following manner:
A. All electrical, telephone, CATV and similar service wires and cables which
provide direct service to the property being developed, within the exterior
boundary lines of such property, shall be installed underground. Risers on
poles and buildings are permitted and shall 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 shall make the necessary arrangements with the utility companies for
the installation of such facilities.
B. Appurtenances and associated equipment 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 such appurtenances and
associated equipment are screened from view in building or a fully
enclosed structure_ All vent pipes and similar devices which are attached
to the building shall be painted to match the building.
C. Mechanical equipment installed on rooftops shall be painted to match the
building. The height of said screening shall be the maximum height of
said equipment.
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D. Storage areas, including those for cartons, containers and trash, shall be
provided and shielded from view within the building or, as in the case of
outdoor storage, within an enclosed area subject to the approval of the
Director of Planning and Building Safety.
20.12 090 PUBLIC FACILITIES.
The provision of this title shall not be construed to limit or interfere with the
installation, maintenance and operation of public utility pipelines and electric or
telephone transmission lines or railroads when installed in compliance with
Chapters 14.08 or 14.12 and when located in accordance with the applicable rules
and regulations of the public utility commission of the state within nghts -of -way,
easements, franchises, or ownership of the public utilities; nor shall they, except
as provided in Chapter 14.08 and 14.12, restrict the right of a public utility to
increase the capacity of facilities necessary to and used directly for the delivery
of or distribution of service.
20.12 100 TEMPORARY REAL ESTATE OFFICE.
One temporary real estate office or construction trailer /mobile home may be
located on any new subdivision or development site in any Zone. The Director
of Planning and Building Safety shall be responsible for reviewing and approving
said offices or trailerlmobile home, subject to any terms, conditions or special
limitations deemed necessary.
20.12.110 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION BUILDINGS.
Temporary structures, such as mobile homes or trailers for the housing of tools
and equipment or containing supervisory offices in connection with major
construction or major construction projects, may be established and maintained
during the progress of the construction or the projects and shall be abated within
60 days after completion, or 60 days after cessation of work.
0.12.120 PARKING UNOCCUPIED RECREATIONAL VEHICLE.
The parking of one unoccupied mobile home, camper, house trailer, automobile
trailer or other recreational vehicle shall be permitted on any premises provided
that no living quarters shall be maintained, or that any business practiced in said
trailers or vehicles while such trailers or vehicles are parked or stored. Except as
provided above, no person shall park or occupy any mobile home, camper, house
trailer or other vehicle designed for human habitation on any premises or any lot
situated outside of an approved mobile home park.
Automobile vehicles or trailers without current license plates that have been
abandoned may not be parked or stored within the boundaries of the Smoky
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Hollow Specific Plan, unless they are enclosed within a building or completely
screened.
20.12.130 PROPERTY MAITITENANCE.
Property shall be maintained in acceptable visual condition. This maintenance
includes the following:
A. Irrigation, seeding, pruning and necessary replanting of landscaped areas;
B. Removal of trash, discarded materials and equipment;
C. Removal of boats, trailers or other vehicles either unrelated to the on -site
business or in a deteriorated or incomplete condition;
D. Removal of containers or shipping materials after their function is
accomplished; and,
E. Painting or appropriate preservation of building facades and walls.
20 12.140 DRIVEWAY VISIBILITY.
To provide visibility for pedestrians and drivers, a visibility triangle shall be
formed along each side of the driveway. Within this area structures and
landscaping, including fences and walls, shall not be allowed to exceed 3'/2 feet
in height, unless it is a tree which is trimmed to provide a minimum of 8 feet of
visibility under the canopy created by the branches.
The triangular area shall be located adjacent to, but outside the driveway area and
be described as follows: One angle shall be formed by the intersection of the
driveway and the property line, the sides of which shall be 10 feet in length. The
third side of this triangle shall be a straight line connecting the two
aforementioned points.
20.12.150 CARNIVALS.
Not withstanding any other provisions of Title 20, carnivals sponsored by local
nonprofit organizations shall be permitted on any property within the city zoned
for uses other than residential, as an incidental or accessory use provided: that
such use does not exceed 7 calendar days, including erection and dismantling, in
any one calendar year, that the applicant applies for and receives a permit from
the City Council to operate such carnival, and complies with all of the conditions
unposed upon the issuance of said permits.
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20.12 GENERAL PROVISIONS
The City Council shall not approve any such permit unless it finds that the
operation will be conducted in the manner required by the permit and will not
adversely affect the public peace, health, and safety of persons or property in the
vicinity of the property on which the proposed carnival is to be located.
20.12.160 CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR AIRPORTS OR LANDING FIELDS
INCLUDING HELICOPTER LANDING FACILITIES (HELISTOPS).
A. The provisions of this section shall apply to all conditional use permits issued for
helicopter landing facilities, with the following exceptions:
1. Emergency, medical, police, fire and other public and private use of
helicopter landing facilities with substantial public health and safety
benefits shall be permitted within the city.
B. Conditional use permits for helicopter landing facilities may be issued after
satisfactory evidence has been presented to the Planning Commission
demonstrating that:
1. The use of the helicopter landing facility shall not significantly increase
community exposure to adverse health, safety, noise or nuisance impacts;
2. The use of the helicopter landing facility shall be accessory and incidental
to the primary use of property;
3. The use of the helicopter landing facility for regularly scheduled
commercial flight operations such as, but not limited to, bank operations
and commuter passenger service operations, shall be prohibited;
4. The helicopter landing facility shall not be established within two thousand
five hundred feet of an existing permitted facility; and,
5. The helicopter landing facility shall not be established in the area west of
Sepulveda Boulevard and north of El Segundo Boulevard in the City of
El Segundo.
C Conditional use permits issued for helicopter landing facilities shall be subject to
the following conditions:
Flight operations of all helistops shall take place only during the hours of
7:00 am. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except that operation may
be permitted until nine p.m., if necessary to accommodate a business
emergency. If an operation is conducted between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday, for a business emergency, the permittee shall
notify the planning department on the next business day of the
circumstances justifying that operation. Flight operations will not be
allowed on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving or
Christmas Day;
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2. The intermittent use of helicopters for maintenance, construction, moving
of equipment and other spot usage on Saturdays and Sundays and outside
of specified operating hours may be allowed subject to prior reasonable
notification and approval by the city;
3. Each operator of a helicopter landing facility shall provide to city and keep
current:
a. the name and phone number of a contact person available 24 hours
per day;
b. a list of helicopters using the facility, together with their
corresponding identification numbers; and,
C. the noise and performance specifications of said helicopter;
4. A "Fly Neighborly Program" shall be filed with the city prior to the
commencement of operations and approved by the Director of Planning
and Building Safety and the city's noise abatement officer. The program
shall emphasize noise abatement and community awareness through actions
in at least the following areas:
a. Pilot awareness and sensitivity to community concerns;
b. Pilot training and flight operation planning; and,
C. Public information;
5. All helicopters using the landing facility shall have large size identification
( "N ") numbers, a minimum of 12 inches in size on the bottom of the craft,
except for helicopters which use the landing facility less than 5% of total
operations of the facility per month;
6. All helicopters using the landing facility shall be equipped with a Mode
A/3 transponder with Mode C altitude reporting capabilities;
7. Helicopter landing facility owners and operators shall enter into an
mdemnification agreement with the city and shall provide adequate proof
of liability insurance to the approval and satisfaction of the city attorney;
8. All CUPS for helicopter landing facilities may be reviewed by the Planning
Commission every two years. A monitoring report shall be prepared by
the applicant and submitted to the Department of Planning and Building
Safety of the City of El Segundo upon request of the City. Such report
shall consist of data on the types of helicopters using a facility, hours of
operation, performance standards, number of monthly flights, and all other
relevant data as determined by the city; and,
9. Any other conditions reasonably related to the operation of the helicopter
landing facility.
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Chapter 20.16 ZONES AND USES
Sections:
Single Family Residential Zone.
20.16 010
DESIGNATION OF ZONE NAMES.
20.16.020
SMOKY HOLLOW SPECIFIC PLAN ZONES.
20.16.030
ZONING MAP- BOUNDARIES.
20.16.040
ZONING MAP- DIVISION.
20.16.050
BOUNDARIES- CHANGES - UNCERTAINTY.
20.16.010 DESIGNATION OF ZONE NAMES.
In order to classify, regulate, restrict and segregate the uses of lands and buildings,
to regulate and restrict the height and bulk of buildings, to regulate the area of
yards and other open spaces about buildings and to regulate the density of
population, the classes of use zones are by this title established, to be known as
follows:
R -1 -
Single Family Residential Zone.
R -2 -
Two Family Residential Zone.
R -3 -
Multi- Family Residential Zone.
MDR -
Medium Density Residential Zone.
P -
Automobile Parking Zone.
C -RS -
Downtown Commercial Zone.
C -2 -
Neighborhood Commercial Zone.
C -3 -
General Commercial Zone.
GAC -
Grand Avenue Commercial Zone.
CO -
Corporate Office Zone.
MU -
Urban Mixed -Use Zone.
M -1 -
Light Manufacturing Zone.
M -2 -
Heavy Manufacturing Zone.
SB -
Small Business Zone.
MM -
Medium Manufacturing Zone.
O -S -
Open Space Zone.
P -F -
Public Facilities Zone.
PRD -
Planned Residential Development Zone.
'.0.16.020 SMOKY HOLLOW SPECIFIC PLAN ZONES.
In order to classify, regulate, restrict and segregate the uses of lands and buildings,
to regulate and restrict the height and bulk of buildings, to regulate the area of
yards and other open spaces about buildings and to regulate the density of
population, 4 classes of use zones are intended to be used within the boundaries
of the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan. These zones include:
GAC - Grand Avenue Commercial Zone.
MDR - Medium Density Residential Zone.
SB - Small Business Zone.
MM - Medium Manufacturing Zone.
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20.16 ZONES AND USES
The foregoing Zones are separate Zones and shall not be deemed to be more
restrictive or less restrictive than any other Zone, but shall be limited to the uses
permitted in the specified Zone.
20.16.030 ZONING MAP - BOUNDARIES.
The location and boundaries of the various zones are such as are shown and
delineated on the Zoning Map of the city, which map is a part of this title when
adopted by ordinance passed by the City Council in the manner prescribed by law.
20.16.040 ZONING MAP - DIVISION.
The Zoning Map may, for convenience, be divided into parts and each such part
may, for purposes of more readily identifying areas within the Zoning Map, be
subdivided into units and the parts and units may be separately employed for
purposes of amending the Zoning Map or for any official reference to the Zoning
Map.
20.16.050 BOUNDARIES - CHANGES - UNCERTAINTY.
Changes in the boundaries of the zones shall be made by ordinance adopting an
amended Zoning Map, part of the map or unit of a part of the Zoning Map, which
amended maps or parts or units of parts, when so adopted, shall be published in
the manner prescribed by law and become a part of this title.
Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of any zone shown upon a zoning
map or any part or unit thereof, the following rules shall apply:
A. Where the boundaries are indicated as approximately following street and
alley lines or lot lines, the lines shall be construed to be the boundaries;
B. In the case of unsubdivided property and where a zone boundary divides
a lot, the location of the boundaries, unless the same are indicated by
dimensions, shall be determined by use of the scale appearing on the
Zoning Map;
C. Where a public street or alley is officially vacated or abandoned, the area
comprising the vacated street or alley shall acquire the classification of the
property to which it reverts; and,
D. Areas of dedicated streets or alleys and railroad rights -of -way, other than
such as are designated on the Zoning Map as being classified in one of the
zones provided in this title, shall be deemed to be unclassified and, in the
case of streets, permitted to be used only for purposes lawfully allowed
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20.16 ZONES AND USES
and, in the case of railroad rights -of -way, permitted to be used solely for
the purpose of accommodating tracks, signals, other operative devices and
the movement of rolling stock.
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Chapter 20.18 OPEN SPACE (O -S) ZONE
Sections.
20.18.010
PURPOSE.
20.18.020
PERMITTED USES.
20.18.025
PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES.
20.18.040
USES SUBJECT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT.
20.18.060
SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
20.18.070
LANDSCAPING.
20.18.080
OFF- STREET PARKING AND LOADING SPACES.
20.18.090
SIGNS.
2018.010 PURPOSE.
The purpose of this Zone is to provide consistency with and implement policies
related to those locations which are designated Open Space and Parks on the
General Plan Land Use Map and in the General Plan text. The Open Space (O -S)
zone is intended both to provide adequate recreational opportunities and to
preserve open space for the anticipated needs of both present and future residents
and employees in the city. This is to be achieved by preserving and protecting
natural resources; providing visual relief from intense urban development;
developing new recreational opportunities and preventing incompatible
development of areas that should be preserved or regulated for scenic, recreation,
conservation, transportation, or public health and safety purposes.
20.18 020 PERMITTED USES.
The following uses are permitted in the O -S zone:
A. Public outdoor recreation, including, but not limited to, ball parks and
bleachers, swimming pools, parks and other areas of active or passive
recreational usage; trails and other suitable comdors including off -road
bicycle paths;
B. The preservation and conservation of natural resources, including, but not
limited to, areas required for the preservation of plant and animal life and
areas required to provide visual relief from intense urban development and
growth;
C. The managed production of resources, including, but not limited to,
agncultural lands and mineral deposits;
D. The regulation of areas for public health and safety, including, but not
limited to, areas which require special management or regulation because
of hazardous or special conditions; and,
E. Other similar uses approved by the Director of Planning and Building
Safety, as provided by Chapter 20.72, Administrative Determinations.
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20.18 OPEN SPACE ZONE
20.18.025 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. Parlong areas; and,
E. Other similar uses approved by the Director of Planning and Building
Safety, as provided by Chapter 20.72, Administrative Determinations.
20.18040 USES SUBJECT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT.
The following uses shall be allowed subject to obtaining a conditional use permit
consistent with Chapter 20.74, Variance and Conditional Use Permit.
A. Landscape nurseries (no wholesale or retail sales on premises);
B. Private recreation;
C. Recreational or multi- purpose recreational building in conjunction with
park or playground facilities;
D. Buildings or structures allowed in conjunction with Permitted Uses which
exceed the height limitations of Section 20.18.050;
E. Utility facilities; and,
F. Other similar uses approved by the Director of Planning and Building
Safety, as provided by Section 20.72 Administrative Determinations.
20 18.060 SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
All uses within the O -S Zone shall comply with the Development Standards
contained in this section.
A. General Provisions
As provided by Chapter 20.12, General Provisions.
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B. Height
Buildings and structures shall not exceed a height of 26 feet.
C. Lot Area
No minimum requirements.
D. 5ethacks
L Front yard: The front yard setback shall be not less than the
average front yard setback requirements of abutting properties that
have the same street frontage.
1 Side yard: The side yard shall not be less than the average side
yard setback requirements for those properties which abut the side
yard of the subject property.
3. Rear -yard: The rear yard shall not be less than the average rear
yard setback requirements for those properties which abut the rear
yard of the subject property.
E. Lot Frontage
No minimum requirements.
F. Walls /Fences
Walls and fences shall be located in compliance with the requirements of
Section 20.12.060, General Provisions.
G. Building Area
No minimum requirements.
H. Lot Coverage
Buildings shall not exceed 40% of the lot area.
'.x0.18 070 LANDSCAPING.
Landscaping shall conform to Chapter 13.05, Water Conserving Landscaping.
20.18.080 OFF - STREET PARKING AND LOADING SPACES
Off - street parking spaces shall be provided as required by Chapter 20.54,
Off - Street Parking and Loading Spaces.
20.18.090 SIGNS.
Signs in the O -S Zone shall be in compliance with the requirements of Chapter
20.60, Signs.
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Chapter 20.19 AUTOMOBILE PARKING (P) ZONE
Sections:
20.19.010
PURPOSE.
20.19.020
PERMITTED USES.
20.19 040
USES SUBJECT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT.
20.19.050
PROHIBITED USES.
20.19.060
SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
20.19.070
LANDSCAPING.
20.19.090
SIGNS.
20.19.010 PURPOSE.
The purpose of this Zone is to provide consistency with and implement policies
related to those locations which are designated Parldng on the General Plan Land
Use Map and in the General Plan text.
20.19.020 PERMITTED USES.
The following uses are permitted in the P Zone:
A. Open air parking lots; and,
B. Other similar uses approved by the Director of Planning and Building
Safety, as provided by Chapter 20.72, Administrative Determinations.
20.19.040 USES SUBJECT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT.
The following uses shall be allowed subject to obtaining a conditional use permit,
as provided by Chapter 20.74, Variance and Conditional Use Permit:
A. Parking structures; and,
B. Other similar uses approved by the Director of Planning and Building
Safety, as provided by Chapter 20.72, Administrative Determinations.
'0.19.050 PROHIBITED USES.
Car sales shall be prohibited in the P Zone.
20.19.060 SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
All uses in the P Zone shall comply with the Development Standards of this
section.
A_ General Provisions
As required by Chapter 20.12 General Provisions.
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20.19 P ZONE
B. Lot Area
A minimum of 5,000 square feet shall be provided.
C. Height
Buildings and structures shall not exceed a height of 26 feet.
D. Setbacks
1. Front yard: The front yard setback shall be not less than the
average front yard setback requirements of abutting properties that
have the same street frontage
2. Side yard: The side yard shall not be less than the average side
yard setback requirements for those properties which abut the side
yard of the subject property.
3. Rear yard: The rear yard shall not be less than the average rear
yard setback requirements for those properties which abut the rear
yard of the subject property.
20.19.070 LANDSCAPING.
Five percent of the at -grade total vehicular use area shall be landscaped.
20.19.090 SIGNS.
Signs in the P Zone shall be in compliance with the requirements of Chapter
20.60, Signs.
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Chapter 20.20 RESIDENTIAL (R -1) ZONE
Sections:
20.20 010
PURPOSE.
20.20.020
PERMITTED USES.
20.20.025
PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES.
20.20.030
LARGE FAMILY DAY CARE FACILITIES.
20.20.040
USES SUBJECT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT.
20.20.060
SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
20.20.070
LANDSCAPING.
20.20.080
OFF- STREET PARKING AND LOADING SPACES.
20.20.090
SIGNS.
20.20.010 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.
20.20.020 PERMITTED USES.
The following uses are permitted in the R -1 Zone:
A. One family dwellings, provided that where a dwelling containing
700 square feet or less exists on the rear portion of the lot and was placed
thereon prior to, or for which a building permit was issued prior to
December 26, 1947, in conformance to the requirements of Ordinance No.
293 of this city, and no additions or enlargements have been made which
increase the floor area in the dwelling, a second one family dwelling may
be erected on the front portion of the lot, whereupon the dwelling on the
rear portion of the lot shall assume the status of a nonconforming use as
defined herein;
B. Parks, playgrounds, recreational areas (publicly owned and operated) but
excluding ball parks, bleachers, swimming pools or other types of facilities
where racing or contests are conducted or public amusement devices for
hire;
C. The renting of not more than two rooms in the main building to not more
than four persons, or providing for meals and lodging to not more than
four boarders, or both, but not to exceed a total of four in any combination
thereof,
D. The keeping of animals and pets in accordance with Chapter 8.02, Animal
Regulations;
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20.20 R -1 ZONE
E. A State authorized, certified or licensed family care home, foster home, or
group home serving six or fewer mentally disordered or otherwise
handicapped or dependent and neglected children, on a 24- hour -a -day
basis;
F. Home occupations;
G. Small family day care homes;
H. Two - family dwellings, when the side lot line forms a common boundary
with a lot or lots zoned for R -3, P, C -RS, C -2, C -3, CO, or MU. In no
case shall the property used for the two - family dwelling consist of more
than one lot nor be more than 50 feet in width;
I. Maintaining mail address for commercial and business license purposes
only, provided that.
1. No stock in trade, supplies, professional equipment, apparatus or
business equipment are kept on the premises, and,
2. That no employees or assistants in connection therewith are
engaged for services on the premises.
J. One mobile home subject to the following:
1. The mobile home shall not be permitted unless it 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,
2. The mobile home shall be installed on a permanent foundation in
compliance with all applicable building regulations and Title 25 of
the California Health and Safety Code.
K. Other similar uses approved by the Director of Planning and Building
Safety, as provided by Chapter 20.72, Administrative Determinations.
20.20.025 PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES.
A. Accessory buildings and structures, including private garages;
B. Any accessory building or combination of accessory buildings, except the
garage, shall not be larger in gross floor area than 600 square feet, and
shall be only one floor in height. Accessory buildings shall not contain a
kitchen or kitchen facilities, a bathtub or shower and shall not be rented
or used as a separate dwelling;
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C. Playhouses; and,
D. Other similar uses approved by the Director of Planning and Building
Safety, as provided by Chapter 20.72, Administrative Determinations.
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20.20.030 LARGE FAMILY DAY CARE FACILITIES.
All Large Family Day Care facilities must comply with the following provisions
for a Large Family Day Care Permit:
A. Applications for Large Family Day Care Permits shall be submitted to the
Director of Planning and Building Safety, by a property owner or an
applicant with the consent of the owner(s);
B At least 10 days prior to the date on which the Director of Planning and
Building Safety will make a decision on the application, the Department
of Planning and Building Safety shall give written notice of the proposed
use by mail or delivery to all owners shown on the last equalized
assessment roll as owning real property within a 100 -foot radius of the
exterior boundaries of the proposed facility, the owner of the subject
property and the project applicant,
C. No public hearing shall be held before a decision is made on the
application unless a hearing before the City Council is requested by the
applicant or a property owner or resident within the 100 -foot notification
radius. If a hearing is requested, it shall be provided in accordance with
Section 20.90.050, except, only the owners within a 100 -foot radius are
required to be notified of the hearing. The applicant shall be required to
pay an additional fee for the cost of the hearing;
D. Before a Large Family Day Care Permit may be granted, the Director of
Planning and Building Safety shall make the following findings that the
proposed facility:
L Provides one off - street parking space for each employee who drives
to the facility and who requires a parking space;
2. Provides drop -off facilities as necessary to avoid interference with
traffic and to promote the safety of children;
3. Is not located within 300 linear feet of an existing Large Family
Day Care facility; provided, however, that the Director of Planning
and Building Safety shall disregard this requirement where the
applicant can demonstrate that:
a. the existing Large Family Day Care facility is operating at
full capacity; or
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20.20 R -1 ZONE
b. a need exists for a particular service not provided by the
existing Large Family Day Care facility.
4. Complies with the Noise Element of the City's General Plan;
5. Has been or will be licensed for such use by the State of
California; and,
6. Complies with all State Fire Marshall requirements for Large
Family Day Care facilities, and with all local building and fire
codes which apply to single family residences.
E. The decision of the Director of Planning and Building Safety may be
appealed to the City Council, and shall be processed as provided by
Chapter 20.82.
20.20.040 USES SUBJECT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT.
The following uses shall be allowed subject to obtaining a conditional use permit,
as provided by Chapter 20.74, Variance and Conditional Use Permit.
A. Mobile home parks, subject to all applicable building regulations and
Title 25 of the California Health and Safety Code, and,
B. Other similar uses approved by the Director of Planning and Building
Safety, as provided by Chapter 20.72, Administrative Determinations.
20.20.060 SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
All uses within the R -1 Zone shall comply with the Development Standards
contained in this section.
A. General Provisions
As provided by Chapter 20.12, General Provisions.
B. Height
Buildings and structures shall not exceed a height of 26 feet except as
provided in Section 20.20.060H.
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20.20 R -1 ZONE
C. Lot Area
A minimum of 5,000 square feet.
D. Setbacks
1. Front and rear yard: The combined total of setbacks for the front
and rear yard shall be at least 30 feet, with no front yard setback
less than 22 feet and no rear yard setback less than 5 feet.
2. Side yard: 10% of the width of the lot, but shall never be less than
3 feet, and need not be more than 5 feet.
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
aforementioned points.
4. Rear Yard: 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.
5000 sf Min
Lot Size
Front
Combined Setback Example:
Front + Rear = Combined
22' + 8' = 30'
25' + 5' = 30'
Setback Exceptions:
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 20.20.040, the west side yard of
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, shall be 3 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 section shall be of no further force and
effect.
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20.20 R -1 ZONE
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 20.20.040, the south side yard
of 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, shall be 3 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 section shall be of no further force and effect.
E. Lot Width
Every lot created after the effective date of this chapter shall maintain a
width of not less than 50 feet at the rear line of the required front yard.
However, any lot or parcel of land of record on May 14, 1954, may be
subdivided in accordance with the following schedule:
1. Lots having a frontage of at least 80 feet, but not to exceed 88 feet,
may be divided into two parcels having a street frontage of not less
than 40 feet each and an area of not less than 5,000 square feet
each; and,
2. Lots having a street frontage in excess of 88 feet but not to exceed
200 feet may be subdivided, provided no resulting lot shall have a
frontage of less than 44 feet nor an area of less than 5,000 square
feet.
F. Building Area
No minnnum requirement.
G. Placement of Buildings and Structures
1. The distance between buildings shall be governed by the Uniform
Building Code; and,
2. An 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 accessory structure is from the alley, such
accessory structure shall be set back a distance measured
from the opposite side of the alley that will provide a
turning radius as follows:
1. 90 degrees -25 feet
ii. 75 degrees -21 feet
iii. 60 degrees -18 feet
iv. 45 degrees -15 feet
b. On the rear third of a reversed corner lot an accessory
structure may be built to the interior lot side line, but no
building shall be erected closer than 5 feet to the property
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line of any abutting lot to the rear. However, if an alley
intervenes and the vehicular entrance to the accessory
building is directly from the street side, an accessory
building may be built to the rear lot line.
H. Lot Coverage
All buildings, including accessory buildings, shall not cover more than j
40% of the lot area. This coverage may be increased to 47% if the height
of the structure is limited to 18 feet. If a building exceeds 18 feet in
height, the lot coverage shall not exceed 40% under any circumstances.
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I. 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 2 -foot offset in the wall plane.
Intrusions into the required setback areas, as described in Section
20.12.070, General Provisions, shall not count towards meeting building
wall modulation.
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20.20 R -1 ZONE
20.20.070 LANDSCAPING.
Landscaping and irrigation shall be provided within the front and street side
setback areas. Those setback areas fronting upon a public street shall incorporate
a combination of soft (plantings) and hard (rock, brick, concrete) landscape
materials, except for those portions devoted to vehicular parking.
20.20.080 OFF- STREET PARKING AND LOADING SPACES.
Off - street parking shall be provided as required by Chapter 20.54, Off - Street
Parking and Loading Spaces, but in no case shall a driveway or curbcut be less
than 10 feet in width. Where the driveway access and curbcut is to a two -car or
larger garage which exits directly onto the front street, the driveway and curbcut
shall not be less than 16 feet in width.
20.20.090 SIGNS.
Signs in the R -1 Zone shall comply with the requ=ments of Chapter 20.60, Signs.
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Chapter 20.21 PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (PRD) ZONE
Sections:
20.21.010 PURPOSE.
20.21.020 PERMITTED USES.
20.21.030 PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES.
20.21.050 PROHIBITED USES.
20.21.060 SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
20.21.070 LANDSCAPING.
20.21.080 PRD PLAN APPLICATION.
20.21.090 PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING.
20.21.100 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION.
20.21.110 CITY COUNCIL HEARING.
20.21.120 APPEAL PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION.
20.21.010 PURPOSE.
The purpose of this zone is to provide consistency with and implement policies
related to the former Imperial Elementary School site designated Planned
Residential Development on the General Plan Land Use Map and in the General
Plan text. The Planned Residential Development (PRD) zone is established to
encourage the long -range development of residential property under an overall
development plan. The development and land use plan shall provide for not more
than 29 single- family units and 36 multiple - family units arranged such that they
achieve the following characteristics: a unique living environment which will
reflect the size and location of the property; a vehicular circulation and off - street
parking arrangement compatible with both the project and adjacent development,
and adequate open space to provide for recreational and passive activities for those
residents of the project. To attain this result, the PRD Zone will act as a
mechanism for the establishment of development standards that will encourage the
reuse of land by providing incentives for the construction of high quality
residential housing. Short-term transitional uses are also recognized as compatible
land uses.
20.21.020 PERMITTED USES.
The following uses are permitted in the PRD Zone subject to the approval of a
PRD plan:
A. Single- and multiple - family dwelling units designed as detached, semi-
detached or attached buildings.
The following are permitted transitional uses of existing facilities subject to time
limitations which may be imposed by the Planning Commission or City Council:
A. Churches;
B. Day nurseries;
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20.21 PRD ZONE
C. Private clubs, fraternities, sororities and lodges;
D. Private schools; and,
E. Public or private recreation.
20.21.030 PERMPITED ACCESSORY USES.
A. Any use customarily incidental to a permitted use; and,
B. Other similar uses approved by the Director of Planning and Building
Safety, as provided by Chapter 20.72, Administrative Determinations.
20.21.050 PROHIBITED USES.
Industrial uses are prohibited in the PRD Zone.
20.21.060 SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
All uses within the PRD Zone shall comply with the Development Standards
contained in this section.
A. General Provisions
The intent of the PRD Zone is to allow for the establishment of
Development Standards, which may differ from those currently used by the
City. As such, the various types of standards such as height or setbacks
shall be established as part of the PRD approval process, as provided in
Sections 20.21.060 through 20.21.100 However, some overall site
standards have been established below.
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C. Setbacks
A minimum perimeter setback of 20 feet shall be provided around the
property.
20.21.070 LANDSCAPING.
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Landscaping shall conform to the standards of the R -1 and R -3 Zones for that
portion developed with single- family homes and multiple- family units,
respectively.
20.21.080 PRD PLAN APPLICATION.
The PRD development or land use plan shall be initiated by filing an application
with the Director of Planning and Building Safety. An application for a PRD plan
shall only be accepted for property when either zoned PRD or when an application
is on file for a change of zone to a PRD zone.
20.21.090 PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING.
Upon receipt of an application for a PRD plan the Director of Planning and
Building Safety shall set the matter for public hearing before the Planning
Commission in the manner provided by Chapter 20.90, Procedures for Hearing,
Notices and Fees.
20.21.100 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION.
The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on the application for a
PRD plan. Upon the conclusion of the hearing, the Planning Commission shall
recommend approval or denial of the PRD plan to the City Council. If the
Planning Commission denies the PRD plan, no further action shall be taken on the
Plan.
20 21.110 CITY COUNCIL HEARING.
If the Planning Commission recommends approval of the PRD plan the City
Council shall hold a public hearing on the application. The City Clerk shall set
the matter for public hearing and shall give notice of such hearing in the manner
provided by Chapter 20.90, Procedures for Hearing, Notices and Fees.
20.21.120 APPEAL PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION_
Any person dissatisfied with the action of the Planning Commission on the PRD
plan may file a written notice of appeal with the City Council as provided by
Chapter 20.82, Appeal and Review.
Ordinance No. 1212 -72- November 16, 1993
Chapter 20.22 TWO - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R -2) ZONE
Sections:
20.22.010
PURPOSE.
20.22.020
PERMITTED USES.
20.22.025
PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES.
20.22.030
LARGE FAMILY DAY CARE FACILITIES.
20.22.040
USES SUBJECT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT.
20.22.060
SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
20.22.070
LANDSCAPING.
20.22 080
OFF - STREET PARKING AND LOADING SPACES.
20.22.090
SIGNS.
20.22 010 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.
20.22.020 PERMITTED USES.
The following uses are permitted in the R -2 Zone:
A. Any use permitted in the R -1 Single - Family Zone;
B. A two- family dwelling, duplex, or two one - family dwellings;
C. A 3- family or a 4- family dwelling when the side lot line of the lot upon
which it is located forms a common boundary with a lot or lots zoned for
C -RS, C -2, C -3, CO, MU, M -1 or M -2, but in no case shall the property
used for the three - family or four - family dwelling consist of more than one
lot, exceed a density of 12 units per acre, or have less than 3,500 square
feet of lot area per unit; and,
D. Other similar uses approved by the Director of Planning and Building
Safety, as provided by Chapter 20.72, Administrative Determinations.
20.22.025 PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES.
A.
B.
C.
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Any use customarily incidental to a permitted use;
Accessory buildings and structures, including private garages; and,
Other similar uses approved by the Director of Planning and Building
Safety, as provided by Chapter 20.72, Administrative Determinations.
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20.22 R -2 ZONE
20.22.030 LARGE FAMILY DAY CARE FACILITIES.
Large Family Day Care facilities shall be allowed subject to obtaining a Large
Family Day Care permit, as provided by Section 20.20.030.
20.22.040 USES SUBJECT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT.
The following uses shall be allowed subject to obtaining a conditional use permit,
as provided by Chapter 20.74, Variance and Conditional Use Permit:
A. Any use permitted as a conditionally permitted use in the R -1 Zone;
B. Churches;
C. Private Schools; and,
D. Other similar uses approved by the Director of Planning and Building
Safety, as provided by Chapter 20.72, Administrative Determinations.
20.22.060 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 20.12, General Provisions.
B. Height
Buildings and structures shall not exceed a height of 26 feet.
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A minimum of 7,000 square feet.
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D. Setbacks
1. Front and rear yard: The combined total of setbacks for the front
and rear yard shall be at least 30 feet, with no front yard setback
less than 20 feet and no rear yard setback less than 5 feet.
2. Side yard: 10% of the width of the lot, but shall never be less than
3 feet and need not be more than 5 feet.
7,000 sf Mm
Lot Size
Front
near Lm UM
Combined Setback Example:
Front + Rear = Combined
20' + 10' = 30'
25' + 8 = 30'
3. Side Yard, Reversed Comer: 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
aforementioned points.
4. Rear Yard: 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
Every lot created after the effective date of this chapter shall maintain a
width of not less than 50 feet at the rear line of the required front yard.
However, any lot or parcel of land of record on May 14, 1954 may be
subdivided in accordance with the following schedule:
1. Lots having a frontage of at least 80 feet but not to exceed 88 feet
may be divided into two parcels having a street frontage of not less
than 40 feet each and an area of not less than 7,000 square feet
each; and,
2. Lots having a street frontage in excess of 88 feet but not to exceed
200 feet may be subdivided, provided no resulting lot shall have a
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20.22 R -2 ZONE
frontage of less than 44 feet nor an area of less than 7,000 square
feet.
F. Building Area
No minimum requirement.
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G. Placement of Buildings and Structures
1. The distance between buildings shall be governed by the Uniform
Building Code.
2. An 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 accessory structure is from the alley, such
accessory structure shall be set back a distance measured
from the opposite side of the alley that will provide a
turning radius as follows:
i. 90 degrees -25 feet
ii. 75 degrees -21 feet
iii. 60 degrees -18 feet
iv. 45 degrees -15 feet
b. On the rear third of a reversed corner lot, an accessory
structure may be built to the interior lot side line, but no
building shall be erected closer than 5 feet to the property
line of any abutting lot to the rear. However, if an alley
intervenes and the vehicular entrance to the accessory
building is directly from the street side, an accessory
building may be built to the rear lot line.
H. 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 2 -foot offset in the wall plane.
Intrusions into the required setback areas, as described in Section
20.12.070, General Provisions, shall not count towards meeting building
wall modulation.
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20.22 R -2 ZONE
I. Lot Coverage
All buildings, including accessory buildings, shall not cover more than
50% of the area of the lot.
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20.22.070 LANDSCAPING.
Landscaping and irrigation shall be provided within the front yard and street side
setback areas. Those setback areas fronting upon a public street shall incorporate
a combination of soft (plantings) and hard (rock, brick, concrete) landscape
materials, except for those portions devoted to vehicular parking.
20.22.080 OFF - STREET PARKING AND LOADING SPACES.
Off - street parking shall be provided as required by Chapter 20.54, Off - Street
Parking and Loading Spaces.
20.22.090 SIGNS.
Signs in the R -2 Zone shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 20.60, Signs.
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Chapter 20.24 MULTI - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R -3) ZONE
Sections:
20.24.010
PURPOSE.
20.24.020
PERMITTED USES.
20.24.025
PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES.
20 24.040
USES SUBJECT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT.
20.24.060
SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
20.24.070
LANDSCAPING.
20.24.080
OFF - STREET PARKING AND LOADING SPACES.
20.24.090
SIGNS.
20.24.100
VEHICULAR ACCESS.
20.24.010 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.
20.24.020 PERMITTED USES.
The following uses are permitted in the R -3 Zone:
A. Any use permitted in the R -2 Zone;
B. Boardinghouses;
C. Large family day care;
D. Multiple family dwellings;
E. Private clubs, fraternities, sororities and lodges, excepting those the chief
activity of which is a service customarily carried on as a business; and,
F. Other sunilar uses approved by the Director of Planning and Building
Safety, as provided by Section 20.72, Administrative Determinations.
20.24.025 PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES.
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Any use customarily incidental to a permitted use; and,
Other similar uses approved by the Director of Planning and Building
Safety, as provided by Chapter 20 72, Administrative Determinations.
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20.24 R -3 ZONE
20.24 040 USES SUBJECT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT.
The following uses shall be allowed subject to obtaining a conditional use permit,
as provided by Chapter 20.74, Variance and Conditional Use Permit:
A. Any use permitted as a conditionally permitted use in the R -2 Zone;
B. Condominiums and stock cooperatives converted from multiple family
dwellings provided that at the time they were originally constructed, they
met all the requirements for condominiums;
C. Private clubs, fraternities, sororities and lodges whose chief activity is a
service customarily carried on as a business;
D. Public parking area, developed and maintained as required by this chapter
when the sideline of the lot or parcel on which it is located forms a
common boundary with a lot or parcel zoned for commercial or industrial
purposes;
E. Senior citizen housing in accordance with Government Code Sections
65913, 65914 and 65915;
F. Senior housing facilities, including, but not limited to, nursing homes,
congregate care or rest homes; and,
G. Other similar uses approved by the Director of Planning and Building
Safety, as provided by Chapter 20.72, Administrative Determinations.
20.24.060 SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
All uses in the R -3 Zone shall comply with the Development Standards contained
in this section.
A. Lot Area
A minimum of 7,000 square feet.
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20.24 R -3 ZONE
B. Height
Buildings and structures shall not exceed a height of 26 feet.
C. Setbacks
A building or structure may encroach up to 2 feet into a required yard,
provided that an equivalent volume is set back from the required yard.
This encroachment shall not be allowed in any yard adjacent to a single -
family residential zone.
1. Front yard: An average of 20 feet shall be provided, but in no case
shall it be less than 15 feet. Should vehicular access be through the
front yard and controlled by an entry gate, a minimum of 20 feet
shall be provided for a vehicle to temporarily stop outside the gated
area prior to entering the project.
2. Side Yard facing a side street: 5 feet minimum, except if parking
garages or covered parking spaces face a street, then the setback
shall be 20 feet.
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4. Side Yard, Reversed Corn er: 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
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20.24 R -3 ZONE
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
aforementioned points.
5. Rear Yard: 10 feet mimmum shall be provided.
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6. Rear Yard: 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-
D. Lot Width
Every lot created after the effective date of this chapter shall maintain a
width of not less than 50 feet at the rear line of the required front yard.
However, any lot or parcel of land of record on May 14, 1954, may be
subdivided in accordance with the following schedule:
1. Lots having a street frontage of at least 80 feet but not to exceed
88 feet may be divided into two parcels having a frontage of not
less than 40 feet each and an area of not less than 7,000 square feet
each; and,
2. Lots having a street frontage in excess of 88 feet but not to exceed
200 feet may be subdivided, provided no resulting lot shall have a
frontage of less than 44 feet nor an area of less than 7,000 square
feet.
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20.24 R -3 ZONE
E. Building Area
The maximum building area 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.
F. Placement of Buildings and Structures
1. The distance between buildings shall be governed by the Uniform
Building Code.
2. An 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 accessory structure is from the alley, such
accessory structure shall be set back a distance measured
from the opposite side of the alley that will provide a
turning radius as follows:
i. 90 degrees -25 feet
ii. 75 degrees -21 feet
iii. 60 degrees -18 feet
iv. 45 degrees -15 feet
b. On the rear third of a reversed corner lot, an accessory
structure may be built to the interior lot side line, but no
building shall be erected closer than 5 feet to the property
line of any abutting lot to the rear. However, if an alley
intervenes and the vehicular entrance to the accessory
building is directly from the street side, an accessory
building may be built to the rear lot line.
Ordinance No. 1212 -82- November 16, 1993
20.24 R -3 ZONE
G. Lot Coverage
All buildings, including accessory buildings, shall not cover more than
53% of the area of the lot.
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3
A +B =< 53%
H. Open Space and Recreation Requirements
The following open spade and recreational facilities shall be provided:
Number
Of Units
Private
Open Space
Common
Open Space
Recreational
Facilities
1. 4 or less units
50 sq. ftJumt
150 sq ftlurut
2 5 -9 units
50 sq. ftJumt
200 sq Wimit
3 10 -20 units
50 sq. ftJumt
250 sq Wunit
4. 21 -50 units
50 sq Wunit
250 sq. Wimit
50 sq. ftJumt
5. 50 and up
50 sq. ftJumt
250 sq ft/unit
50 sq. Wunit
All required open space and recreational facilities shall be 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.
I. 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 2 -foot offset in the wall plane.
Intrusions into the required setback areas, as described in Section
20.12.070, General Provisions, shall not count towards meeting building
wall modulation.
Ordinance No. 1212 -83- November 16, 1993
20.24 R -3 ZONE
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I
20.24.070
211.24.080
20.24.090
LANDSCAPING.
Landscaping and irrigation shall be provided within the front yard and street side
setback areas.
Those setback areas fronting upon a public street shall incorporate a combination
of soft (plantings) and hard (rock, brick, concrete) landscape materials, except for
those portions devoted to vehicular parking. At least 50% of the required
common open space shall include soft landscaping. In addition, those portions of
the property which abut a different Zoning classification shall be landscaped with
trees and shrubs to provide an effective buffer from adjoining property.
OFF- STREET PARKING AND LOADING SPACES.
Off -street parking shall be provided as required by Chapter 20.54, Off -Street
Parking and Loading Spaces.
SIGNS.
Signs in the R -3 Zone shall comply with the requirements of Chapters 20.60,
Signs.
Ordinance No. 1212 -84- November 16, 1993
20.24 R -3 ZONE
20.24.100 VEHICULAR ACCESS.
Where an R -3 lot abuts an alley, vehicular access to the lot shall be from the
alley. Curb cuts and driveways shall be installed in conformance with Section
20.54.050.F, Entrances and Exits.
Ordinance No. 1212 -85- November 16. 1993