ORDINANCE 1212 - 3CHAPTER 20.52 HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Sections:
20.52.010 PURPOSE.
20.52.020 AUTHORITY OF PLANNING COMMISSION UNDER THIS CHAPTER,
20.52.030 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS.
20.52.040 DESIGNATION OF CULTURAL RESOURCES.
20.52.050 LIST OF DESIGNATED CULTURAL RESOURCES.
20.52.060 CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR ANY WORK AFFECTING
DESIGNATED CULTURAL RESOURCES.
20.52.070 CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS: PROCEDURE AND CRITERIA.
20.52.080 DUTY TO KEEP IN GOOD REPAIR.
20.52.090 ORDINARY MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR.
20.52.100 EMERGENCY WORK ON DESIGNATED CULTURAL RESOURCES.
20.52.110 ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES.
20.52.010 PURPOSE.
The purpose of this Chapter is to promote the public health, safety and general
welfare by providing for the identification, protection, enhancement, perpetuation
and use of historic buildings and structures within the City that reflect special
elements of the City's historical heritage for the following reasons:
A. To safeguard the City's heritage as embodied and reflected in cultural
resources and historic sites;
B. To encourage public knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the
City's historic past;
C. To foster civic and neighborhood pride and a sense of identity based on
the recognition and preservation of cultural resources;
D. To promote understanding and appreciation of cultural resources for the
education of the people of the City;
E. To preserve diverse architectural styles and design preferences of periods
of the City's history and to encourage complementary contemporary design
and construction;
F. To promote public awareness of the benefits of preservation; and,
G. To take whatever steps are reasonable and necessary to safeguard
the property rights of the owners whose building or structure is
declared to be a landmark.
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20.52.020
20.52.030
20.52 HISTORIC PRESERVATION
AUTHORITY OF PLANNING COMMISSION UNDER THIS CHAPTER.
A. The Planning Commission of the City of El Segundo shall have the power
and authority to perform all of the duties enumerated and provided in this
Chapter and shall act in accordance with its established rules and by -laws.
B. For the purposes of this Chapter, the Director of Planning and Building
Safety, or the Director's Designee, shall serve as administrative staff and
as Secretary to the Commission. The Secretary shall keep minutes of each
meeting, record the official actions taken, record the vote on all official
actions, certify each official act and resolution of the Commission, and
maintain records of operation.
C. The Commission shall have the following powers and duties:
1. To maintain a local register of cultural resources and historic sites;
2. To recommend removal of a designated cultural resource;
3. To review and comment upon the conduct of land use, housing,
municipal improvement, and other types of planning and programs
undertaken by any agency of the City, the County, or the State as
they relate to the cultural resources and historical sites of the City;
4. To report to the City Council on the use of various federal, state,
local, or private funding sources and mechanisms available to
promote preservation of cultural resources and historical sites in the
City;
5. To review applications for alteration, construction, demolition,
relocation, and restoration of proposed or designated cultural
resources and approve or deny Certificates of Appropriateness for
such actions pursuant to Section 20.52.080 of this Chapter;
6. To cooperate with local, county, state and federal governments and
private organizations in the pursuit of the objectives of historic
preservation within the City of El Segundo; and,
7. To ensure that designation of a building or structure as a
designated cultural resource shall not infringe upon the rights of
private owners to make any and all reasonable uses of such
designated cultural resource which are not inconsistent with the
purposes of this Chapter.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS.
Whenever this Chapter calls for a public hearing, the owner of the affected
building or structure and all property owners within a 300 -foot radius of the
subject property shall be sent written notice of the public hearing by mail not less
than 10 days prior to the hearing. Notice shall also be advertised once 10 days
prior to a hearing in a newspaper of general circulation.
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The notice shall give the date, time and place of the hearing, the location of the
property, and a description of the proposed action affecting the property.
20.52 040 DESIGNATION OF CULTURAL RESOURCES.
A. Procedures. Requests for designation of a cultural resource are voluntary
and may be made by or with the written consent of the property owner, by
filing an application with the Department of Planning and Building Safety.
The designation of a cultural resource is strictly voluntary, not mandatory.
1. The Commission shall hold a noticed public hearing on the matter
within 45 days of receipt of the complete application. Within
7 days of the hearing, the Commission shall provide a written
recommendation to the City Council as to whether the building or
structure should be made a designated cultural resource. If the
recommendation of the Commission is to designate the building or
structure as a designated cultural resource, the recommendation
shall include the reasons for designating the building or structure
as a designated cultural resource and shall include a determination
of whether to mark it with a uniform and distinctive marker.
2. Within 30 days after receiving the recommendation of the
Commission, the City Council shall hold a noticed public hearing
and approve or deny the recommendation.
3. Any hearing may be continued for any reason by the consent of the
City and the property owner. If the property owner does not
consent, there may be no more than one continuance for a period
not to exceed 31 days if the additional time is needed to conduct
further study of the cultural resource. If an EIR or negative
declaration is required, the time limits set forth in Public
Resources Code Section 21151.5 shall apply.
4. The City Council shall declare designated cultural resources by
resolution, which shall contain a statement as to why the cultural
resource is so designated. Any such resolution shall include a legal
description of the property involved, including lot and block
number and the name of the property owner. The resolution shall
be duly recorded by the City Clerk in the County Recorder's office.
B. Criteria. A cultural resource may be declared a designated cultural
resource if it meets the following criteria-
1. Must be at least 50 years old; and
2. It is associated with persons or events significant in local, state, or
national history; or,
3. It reflects or exemplifies a particular period of national, state, or
local history; or,
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4. It embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, style, period of
architecture, or method of construction.
C. Temporary Stay On Permits Pending Designation. No construction,
alteration, demolition, relocation, or restoration shall be allowed and no '
other entitlement permits shall be issued with regard to any proposed
designated cultural resource from the time an application for designation
is made until the City Council has made a final decision to either approve
or deny the request for designation.
D. Removal of Designation. A cultural resource designation may be removed
subject to the same procedures set forth above.
LIST OF DESIGNATED CULTURAL RESOURCES.
The Department of Planning and Building Safety shall maintain a Designated
Cultural Resources List which shall include the following information:
A. A legal description of each designated cultural resource, the names and
addresses of all owners of designated cultural resources, and parcel
assessor's numbers of designated cultural resources;
B. A legal description of the property included in any Historic District,
including the special historical, aesthetic, cultural, architectural, or
engineering interests or value of the District;
C. Sketches, photographs or drawings of structures of all Designated Cultural
Resources and other significant buildings or Historical Sites;
D. A statement of the condition of Designated Cultural Resources and other
significant buildings or Historical Sites; and,
E. An explanation of any known threats to any Designated Cultural Resource
and other significant buildings or Historic Sites.
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR ANY WORK AFFECTING
DESIGNATED CULTURAL RESOURCES.
A_ A Certificate of Appropriateness issued by the Commission, or the City
Council on appeal, shall be required before the following actions affecting
a Designated Cultural Resource may be undertaken: construction,
alteration, restoration, relocation, and demolition.
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B. No building permit for any work on a Designated Cultural Resource shall
be issued until a Certificate of Appropriateness is issued in the manner
provided for in this Chapter.
C. A Certificate of Appropriateness is not required for any ordinary repair and
maintenance as described in Section 20.52.090, Ordinary Maintenance and
Repair.
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS: PROCEDURE AND CRITERIA.
A. Procedure.
1. Application. No person shall carry out or cause to be carried out,
any alteration, construction, demolition, relocation or restoration of
a Designated Cultural Resource without first submitting an
application for such work and obtaining the approval of the
Commission or, on appeal thereof, of the City Council.
Application for such approval shall be made to the Planning and
Building Safety Department on forms provided by the City. The
application shall include all required plans, materials, documents
and other information from the applicant which are reasonably
necessary for proper review and action by the Commission.
2. Commission Hearing. Upon submittal of an application which is
accepted as complete by the Department of Planning and Building
Safety, the Commission shall hold a public hearing on the
application within 45 days. Notice of the hearing shall be given as
required by Section 20.52.030, Notice of Public Hearings. The
Commission shall make a decision on the application within 5 days
after the completion of the hearing. The Commission may approve,
approve with conditions or deny the application. The
Commission's decision shall be in writing and shall state the
findings of fact and reasons relied upon in reaching its decision.
A copy of the decision shall be mailed to the property owner
within 5 days of the date of the decision.
3. Appeal to City Council. The decision of the Commission to
approve, deny, or approve with conditions any application as set
forth in this Section is appealable to the City Council. Such appeal
shall be made in writing and delivered to the office of the City
Clerk not later than 10 calendar days from the date of mailing of
the notice of the Commission's decision. At the time of filing, the
applicant shall pay a fee as required by City Council Resolution
No. 3617. No application for appeal shall be deemed complete
until the prescribed fee has been received by the City. Such appeal
shall specify the reasons for the appeal from the decision of the
Commission. Upon the filing of the appeal, the Clerk shall set the
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matter for public hearing within 30 days and shall give notice of
the heating as required by Section 20.52.030, Notice of Public
Hearing. Upon the hearing of such appeal, the City Council may,
by resolution, affirm or modify or reverse the determination of the
Commission. The City Council shall render its decision within
5 days of the completion of the heating.
B. Criteria: Alteration, Construction or Restoration
A Certificate of Appropriateness for the alteration, construction or
restoration of a Designated Cultural Resource shall not be issued unless the
Commission or City Council, on appeal, find all of the following
conditions exist:
1. The proposed alteration, construction or restoration will not
adversely affect exterior architectural features of the building or
structure specified, in the designation; and,
2. The proposed alteration, construction or restoration will not
adversely affect the special character; special historical,
architectural or aesthetic interest; nor the relationship and congruity
between the subject structure or feature and its neighboring
structures and surroundings, as specified in the designation.
C. Criteria: Demolition
A Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition of a Designated
Cultural Resource shall not be issued unless the Commission or City
Council, on appeal, find one or more of the following conditions exist:
1. The structure or building is a hazard to public health or safety; or
2. The site on which the Designated Cultural Resource is located is
required for a public use which will be of more benefit to the
public than its use as a Cultural Resource and there is not practical
alternative location for the public use; or
3. Denial of the proposed application will result in unreasonable
economic hardship to the owner; it is not feasible to preserve or
restore the Designated Cultural Resource; and the property owner
will be denied the reasonable beneficial use of the property if the
application is denied.
D. Criteria: Relocation
A Certificate of Appropriateness for the relocation of a Designated
Cultural Resource shall not be issued unless the Commission or City
Council, on appeal, finds that:
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1. One or more of the conditions set forth in subsection C of this
Section exist;
2. The relocation will not destroy the historic, cultural or architectural
value of the Designated Cultural Resource; and,
3. The relocation is part of a definitive series of actions which will
assure the preservation of the designated Cultural Resource.
E. Unreasonable Economic Hardship
A property owner may request an exemption from the provisions of this
Chapter on the grounds of unreasonable economic hardship for any
alteration, construction, restoration, demolition or relocation of a
Designated Cultural Resource.
A property owner requesting an exemption on the grounds of unreasonable
economic hardship shall provide the following information, including but
not limited to:
1. Ownership and operation of the property, mortgage and financing
information, market value, structural integrity, rehabilitation costs,
assessed value, real estate taxes, debt service, and potential
adaptive re-use, and;
2. For income- producing property: (a) Annual gross income from
the property for the previous 2 years; (b) Itemized operating and
maintenance expenses for the previous 2 years; and (c) Annual
cash flow, if any, for the previous 2 years.
3. For low- income owners: (a) a statement of present household
income and number of persons in the household. Low- income
households shall be defined as meeting the income level established
by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
4. The staff may require that a property owner furnish additional
information which would assist the Commission in making a
determination as to whether or not the property does yield or may
yield a reasonable return to the owner(s) (i.e., pro -forma financial
analysis). In the event that any of the required information is not
reasonably available to the property owner and cannot be obtained
by the property owner, the property owner shall file with his
affidavit a statement of the information which cannot be obtained
and shall describe the reasons why such information cannot be
obtained.
The property owner shall have the burden of proof to establish
unreasonable economic hardship.
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The Commission, or City Council on appeal, may grant an
exemption on the grounds of unreasonable economic hardship if it
finds that the application of the provisions of this Chapter to the
proposed alteration, construction, restoration, demolition or
relocation would deny the property owner reasonable beneficial use
of the property and a reasonable rate of return on the owner's
investment in the property.
20.52.080 DUTY TO KEEP IN GOOD REPAIR.
The owner, occupant, or other person who exercises control over a Cultural
Resource shall keep in good repair all of the exterior architectural features of such
improvement, building, or structure, and all of the interior portions whose
maintenance is necessary to prevent deterioration and decay of any exterior
architectural feature.
20.52.090 ORDINARY MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR.
Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to prevent the ordinary maintenance or
repair of any exterior architectural feature in or on any Designated Cultural
Resource that does not involve a change in design, material, or external
appearance thereof, nor does this Chapter prevent the construction, alteration,
restoration, demolition, or removal of any such architectural feature if the Director
of Planning and Building Safety certifies to the Commission that such action is
required for the public safety due to an unsafe or dangerous condition.
20.52.100 EMERGENCY WORK ON DESIGNATED CULTURAL RESOURCES.
Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to prevent the Building Official from
issuing a building permit if he determines that the demolition, removal or
alteration of a Designated Cultural Resource is immediately necessary to protect
the public health, safety or welfare.
x.0.52.110 ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES.
A. Any person who violates any provision of this Chapter or fails to obey an
order issued by the Commission or comply with a condition of approval
of any Certificate of Appropriateness issued under this Chapter shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to provisions of Section 20.98,
Penalty, of the El Segundo Municipal Code.
B. Any person who constructs, alters, removes, relocates, restores or
demolishes a Designated Cultural Resource in violation of any provision
of this Chapter shall be required to restore the building, object, site, or
structure to its appearance or setting prior to the violation.
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C. The Building Official shall have the authority to enforce all provisions of
this Chapter.
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20.54 OFF- STREET PARKING AND LOADING SPACES
Sections:
20.54.010 PURPOSE.
20.54.020 GENERAL PROVISIONS.
20.54.030 PARKING SPACES REQUIRED.
20.54.040 MIXED OCCUPANCIES.
20.54.050 PARKING AREA DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
20.54.060 LOADING AREA DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
20.54.070 PLAN PREPARATION AND PERMIT APPROVAL.
20.54.080 JOINT USE PARKING FACILITIES.
20.54.090 SHARED PARKING - SMOKY HOLLOW.
20.54.100 APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER FOR STIES WITH TRANSPORTATION
SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT PLANS.
20.54.110 APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER IN THE C -RS ZONE.
20.54.120 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED PARKING.
20.54.130 OFF -SITE PARKING: SMOKY HOLLOW SPECIFIC PLAN.
20.54.010 PURPOSE.
The purpose of this section is to provide for adequate off -street parking and
loading standards, to assure that parking spaces shall be suitably maintained and
available for the use of the occupants of the site and to mitigate associated on-
street parking and traffic circulation problems throughout the city.
20.54 020 GENERAL PROVISIONS.
A. No use or building shall be established, erected, enlarged or expanded
unless on -site parking and loading facilities are provided and maintained
as required by this chapter.
B. Parldng facilities shall be designed so that a car within a facility will not
have to enter a street to wove from one location to any other location
within the same facility.
C. Bumpers or tire stops a minimum 6 inches in height shall be provided in
all parking lot areas abutting a building, structure, sidewalk, planting area,
street or alley.
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D. All tandem parking spaces, where allowed, shall be clearly outlined on the
surface of the parking facility.
E. Parinng facilities in non - residential zones shall be designed in such a
manner that any vehicle on the property will be able to maneuver as
necessary so that it may exit from the property travelling in a forward
direction. However, cars may exit onto an alley travelling in a reverse
direction.
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20.54 OFF- STREET PARKING
AND LOADING SPACES
F. In order to consolidate employee parking to the extent possible, tandem
parking up to four cars deep shall be allowed in the Smoky Hollow
Specific Plan area, provided a travel lane is available on both ends.
G. Where vehicular access is provided by an alley, parking may intrude into
the required rear yard, provided, however, the amount of setback intruded
upon shall be replaced by increasing the other required yards on -site by an
equivalent amount.
H. Where the application of the following cumulative parking schedules
results in a fractional space, then the fractions shall be rounded to the
nearest whole number.
I. All parking spaces shall be located on the same lot or building site as the
use for which such spaces are required, except within the boundaries of the
Smoky Hollow Specific Plan (see Section 20.54.120), provided, however,
that such parking spaces for non - residential uses may be located on a
different lot or lots, all of which are less than a distance of 300 feet from
the use for which it is required, and such lot or lots are under common
ownership with the lot or building site for which such spaces are required.
Such distance shall be measured along a straight line drawn between the
nearest point on the premises devoted to the use served by such parking
facilities and the premises providing such parking facilities. A covenant
as described in Section 20.54.080(C) of this chapter shall be recorded in
the office of the County Recorder, and may include such reasonable
conditions as the Planning Commission may impose.
No required guest parking space for any residential use shall be located,
in whole or in part, in any required front yard or front two- thirds of any
required side yard.
K. No person, company or organization shall fail to maintain the facilities
required to be provided by this chapter, or by any applicable provision of
prior laws, variance, use permit, or precise plan heretofore or hereafter
granted by the Planning Commission or City Council. No required parking
shall be utilized in any manner so as to make it unavailable for the
occupants, their clients or visitors of a building or use during the hours
such building or use is normally occupied. This meaning shall not be
construed to prohibit security devices.
L. Waiting spaces, where required, are to be located adjacent or near to the
required loading spaces in order to accommodate trucks waiting for
loading dock space.
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20.54 OFF - STREET PARKING
AND LOADING SPACES
M. Loading spaces shall be so designed that it will not interfere with vehicular
circulation.
N. Loading spaces shall be sited to avoid views from public streets.
20.54.030 PARKING SPACES REQUIRED.
The number of on -site parking spaces required for the establishment of a building
or use shall be provided and thereafter maintained at the following ratios;
provided, however, that for any building or use enlarged or increased in capacity,
additional parking facilities shall be required only for such enlargement or
increase. Additional parking facilities need not be provided in R zones unless
such enlargement or increase results in the addition of a dwelling unit. Unless
stated otherwise, parking shall be based on net floor area as defined in Section
20.08.420.
USE
A. Residential Uses
(1) Single - family and two - family
dwellings:
(2) Condominiums, residential co -ops
and multiple family dwellings:
(3) Boarding houses, rooming houses,
and guest houses:
B. Other Overnight Sleeping Uses
(1) Hospitals:
(2) Hotels:
(3) Motels, auto courts, motor lodges,
and tourist courts:
REQUIRED PARKING
2 spaces for each unit and one additional
space for dwelling units exceeding 3,000 sq.
ft. of gross floor area.
2 spaces for each unit plus 1 visitor space
for the first 5 dwelling units and 1 visitor
space for each additional 3 units.
1 space for each sleeping room
lV2 spaces for each bed
1 space for each of the fast 100 rooms; 3/4
space for each of the next 100 rooms; and V2
space for each room above 200 rooms.
1 space for each sleeping unit.
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(4) Seniors' communities, rest homes,
convalescent homes:
C. Nonresidential Uses
(1) Offices and commercial uses:
(2) Restaurants, bars and cocktail
lounges:
(3) Manufacturing, research and
development (includes office with
on -site testing facilities):
(4) Medical/Dental offices and clinics:
(5) Warehouses and storage buildings:
(6) Automobile repair garages, body
shops, and service stations:
(7) Schools, private
(a) Pre - school, elementary
through junior high level:
(b) High school level:
(c) Adult level, college, business
and trade:
20.54 OFF- STREET PARKING
AND LOADING SPACES
1 space for each 2 beds.
1 space for each 300 sq. ft. up to 25,000 sq.
ft.
1 space for each 350 sq. ft for 25,000 to
50,000 sq. ft.
1 space for each 400 sq. ft. for 50,000 sq. ft.
and greater.
1 space for each 75 sq. ft.
No parking is required for restaurants under
500 sq. ft. which do not provide sit -down
eating accommodations.
1 space for each 500 sq. ft. up to 50,000 sq.
ft.
1 space for each 1,000 sq. ft, for 50,000 sq.
ft. and greater.
I space for each 200 sq. ft.
1 space for each 1,000 sq. ft. for the first
20,000 sq. ft of floor area.
1 space for each 2,000 sq. ft. for the second
20,000 sq. ft of floor area.
1 space for each 4,000 sq. ft. for an area in
excess of 40,000 sq. ft.
2 spaces for each service stall plus 2 spaces
for office.
1 space for each 1 classroom, plus 1 space
for each employee and faculty member.
1 space for each 5 students, plus 1 space for
each employee and faculty member.
1 space for each 3 students, plus 1 space for
each employee and faculty member.
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(8) Places of public assembly
including, but not limited to
theaters, auditoriums, banquet
facilities, meeting rooms, clubs,
lodges and mortuaries:
(a) With fixed seats
(b) Without fixed seats
(9) Churches:
20.54.040
20.54 OFF - STREET PARKING
AND LOADING SPACES
1 space for every 3 seats.*
1 space for every 30 sq. ft. of floor area
used for assembly purposes.
1 space for every 4 seats.*
* Based upon the Uniform Building Code areas having fixed benches or
pews shall have 1 seat for each 18 inches of length. Dining areas shall
have 1 seat for each 24 inches of booth length, or major portion thereof.
The Planning Commission may reduce the required amount of parking in the SB,
MM, Grand Avenue Commercial and Medium Density Residential Zones up to
10 %.
The Planning Commission may modify the required number of parking spaces
based on the submittal of a parking study.
MIXED OCCUPANCIES.
In the case of mixed uses in a building or on a site, the total requirements for on-
site parking facilities shall be the sum of the requirements for the various uses
computed. On -site parking facilities for one use shall not be considered as
providing required parking facilities for any other use.
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20.54.050
20.54 OFF- STREET PARKING
AND LOADING SPACES
PARKING AREA DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
A. Stall sizes and aisle widths
(1) The parking stall sizes shall be as follows:
ZONE WIDTH DEPTH
Nonresidential 81/2 feet 18 feet
End parking stall adjacent
to an obstruction 91/2 feet 18 feet
Compact Parking Spaces 71/2 feet 15 feet
Residential (outside dimensions)
Single - family Residential (R -1)
10 feet
20 feet
Mobilehome in a mobilehome park
9 feet
20 feet
Two - family Residential (R -2)
9 feet
20 feet
Two - family Residential (R -2) on a
25 feet
18 feet
substandard lot
81/2 feet
20 feet
Multi- family Residential (R-3)
81h feet
20 feet
(2) Aisle width for angled parking spaces shall not be less than the
following:
Angles of Parking Aisle Width Clear Parking Stall Depth*
Parallel to 300
12 feet
16 feet
450
15 feet
19 feet
600
18 feet
20 feet
900
25 feet
18 feet
* Measured perpendicular to aisle
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ZONE
All residential zones
Tandem Parking
20.54 OFF - STREET PARKING
AND LOADING SPACES
Parking stalls in a tandem configuration are prohibited in all Zones, except
as follows:
SB, MM, and Grand Avenue
Commercial
ALLOWABLE TANDEM
PARKING PROVISIONS PERCENTAGES
Restricted to 2 vehicles in N/A
tandem, in a designated parking
space for use by occupants in the
same dwelling unit
Tandem parking up to 4 cars N/A
deep shall be allowed with a
travel lane on both ends. The
following uses are allowed to
have a certain percentage of
tandem parking spaces:
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STANDARD STALLS
A
B C
D
Parlmg
Aisle WMM Padmg Stag
Tire Stop
Angle
Clear Depth
Location
30
17 16'
3'
45
15' 19'
4'to Property Late
60
18' 20'
90
25' 18'
Parking stalls in a tandem configuration are prohibited in all Zones, except
as follows:
SB, MM, and Grand Avenue
Commercial
ALLOWABLE TANDEM
PARKING PROVISIONS PERCENTAGES
Restricted to 2 vehicles in N/A
tandem, in a designated parking
space for use by occupants in the
same dwelling unit
Tandem parking up to 4 cars N/A
deep shall be allowed with a
travel lane on both ends. The
following uses are allowed to
have a certain percentage of
tandem parking spaces:
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ZONE
SB, MM, and Grand Avenue
Commercial (cont)
C -RS, C -2, C -3, MU, M -1
& M -2
20.54 OFF - STREET PARKING
AND LOADING SPACES
ALLOWABLE TANDEM
PARKING PROVISIONS
General Retail
Manufacturing
Offices
Research and Development
(includes office with on -site
testing facilities)
Restaurants
Warehousing
Tandem parking shall be allowed
for office and manufacturing,
except for structures under
15,000 sq.ft., in which case said
use shall obtain a C.U.P.
PERCENTAGES
30
85
85
85
10
85
20
C. Covered Parking Requirements
All required parking spaces shall be covered in the following manner:
USE
PARKING ENCLOSURE
One - family dwelling
Fully enclosed garage
Two - family dwelling
Fully enclosed 2 -car garage
Multiple - family dwellings,
Covered structure (enclosed on 3
including: condominiums,
sides)
residential cooperatives,
boarding houses, lodging houses
and rooming houses
Visitor parking spaces need not be enclosed or covered.
Ordinance No. 1212 -249- November 16, 1993
20.54 OFF - STREET PARKING
AND LOADING SPACES
1. Parking of any habitable vehicle outside of an authorized mobile
home park or licensed recreational vehicle parking facility is
prohibited except that such vehicles may be parked on any public
street subject to any applicable parking restrictions or on any
developed residential lot as long as the vehicle, if parked in a front
yard, must be parked on a nonporous surface pad adequate to
accommodate the parked vehicle.
2. No habitable vehicle may be occupied for residential purposes for
longer than 72 hours (outside of an authorized mobile home park).
No habitable vehicle may be occupied for commercial purposes
except as provided by Section 16.04.260 of the El Segundo
Municipal Code.
Ordinance No. 1212 -250- November 16, 1993
D. Underground (Subterranean) Parking Facilities
1. The following maximum lot coverage shall
apply to communal
underground parking facilities:
SUBSURFACE
HEIGHT OF
AREA OF LOT
GARAGE WALL
ZONE
SETBACKS UTILIZED
ABOVE GRADE
Residential
No setbacks, provided facility is completely N/A
N/A
covered and subsurface.
Residential
Parking facility cannot intrude into 75%
No more
required setbacks.
than 2 feet
Residential
Parking facility cannot intrude into required 60%
No more than 5 feet
setbacks and the area surrounding the outside
and an average of no
wall sball be landscaped.
more than 4 feet
Residential
Parking facility cannot intrude into 40%
Over 5 feet
required setbacks and the area surrounding
the outside wall shall be landscaped.
Commercial
No setbacks, provided facilities are completely None
None
subsurface and covered
Industrial
No setbacks, provided facilities are completely None
None
subsurface and covered
E. Parking of Licensed Recreational Vehicles and Habitable Vehicles.
1. Parking of any habitable vehicle outside of an authorized mobile
home park or licensed recreational vehicle parking facility is
prohibited except that such vehicles may be parked on any public
street subject to any applicable parking restrictions or on any
developed residential lot as long as the vehicle, if parked in a front
yard, must be parked on a nonporous surface pad adequate to
accommodate the parked vehicle.
2. No habitable vehicle may be occupied for residential purposes for
longer than 72 hours (outside of an authorized mobile home park).
No habitable vehicle may be occupied for commercial purposes
except as provided by Section 16.04.260 of the El Segundo
Municipal Code.
Ordinance No. 1212 -250- November 16, 1993
20.54 OFF - STREET PARKING
AND LOADING SPACES
F. Entrances and Exits
The location and design of all driveway entrances and exits shall
be subject to the approval of the Director of Planning and Building
Safety and shall comply with the criteria listed below:
G. Handicapped parking shall be provided in accordance with Part 2 of
Title 24 of the California Administrative Code.
DISTANCE FROM
ZONE SIDE PROPERTY LINE CURB CUT WIDTH DRIVEWAY WIDTH
All Zones, N/A
except R -3
R -3 5 feet minimum m from 213rds
of lot. Entrance or exit on or
from an alley may be less.
20.54.060 LOADING AREA DEVE]
Minimum 10 feet Maximum 30 feet
Minimum 12 feet, Maximum 30 feet
no more than 200
of lot width
:OPMENT STANDARDS
Every building hereafter established, erected, enlarged or expanded for
commercial, manufacturing or institutional purposes in the Commercial or
Manufacturing Zones listed below shall be provided with loading space as follows.
However, for any building or use enlarged or increased in capacity, additional
loading spaces shall be required only for such enlargement or increase. All
required loading spaces shall be in addition to the required on -site parking spaces
set forth in Section 20.54.030 and shall be developed and maintained in
accordance with Section 20.54.020. Loading spaces may be provided either
completely or partially within a building when such building is designated to
include adequate ingress and egress to the loading spaces.
Loading Space Sizes
Space
Width
Space
Depth
Vertical
Clearance
13 feet
50 feet
16 feet
Ordinance No. 1212 -251- November 16, 1993
20.54 OFF - STREET PARKING
AND LOADING SPACES
NUMBER OF LOADING SPACES REQUIRED
Required loading spaces for hotel or institutional uses shall be provided as set
forth in the following schedule:
BUILDING FLOOR
MADINU
SPACES
WAITING SPACES
ZONE
AREA
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
SPACES REQUIRED
• s9 Ef
Zero
1,000 - 15,000 sq ft
• 10,000 - 25,000 sq ft
One
15,001 - 75,000 sq ft
Two
• s9 ft
Each additional 100,000 sq ft or
One
MU, M -1,
• 1,000 - 25,000 sq ft
One
M -2
One for every five
• sq ft
Two
MU, M -1,
• 100,001 - 250,000 sq
Three
M -2, SB,
ft
MM
• Each additional
One
100,000 sq ft or
fraction thereof
• Over 1,000,000 sq ft
One for every five
loading spaces. Each
space 13'Wx50'L
xl6'H.
Required loading spaces for hotel or institutional uses shall be provided as set
forth in the following schedule:
Ordinance No. 1212 -252- November 16, 1993
LOADING
BUILDING
SPACES
WAITING
FLOOR AREA
REQUIRED
SPACES REQUIRED
0 - 999 sq ft
Zero
1,000 - 15,000 sq ft
One
15,001 - 75,000 sq ft
Two
Each additional 100,000 sq ft or
One
fraction thereof.
Over 1,000,000 sq ft
One for every five
loading spaces Each
space 13'Wx50'Lxl6'H
Ordinance No. 1212 -252- November 16, 1993
20.54 OFF- STREET PARKING
AND LOADING SPACES
Loading spaces within the boundaries of the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan should
be located on the side or in the rear of buildings whenever possible. If located in
the front yard, the loading platform shall be setback from the front property line
a minimum of 30 feet.
Commercial or Manufacturing zoned lots or parcels that are less than 6,000 square
feet in area shall provide an on -site loading space area that is not less than 12 feet
wide and is comprised of an area equal to not less than 8% of the lot or parcel
area and in no case shall such loading area be less than 360 square feet.
20.54.070 PLAN PREPARATION AND PERMIT APPROVAL.
A proposed parking area plan and, if applicable, the loading and waiting space
area, shall be submitted to the Director of Planning and Building Safety at the
time of the application for the building permit for the building for which the
parking, loading and waiting area is required. The plans shall clearly indicate the
proposed development, including location, size, shape, design, curb cuts, lighting,
landscaping and parking spaces in full compliance with code requirements.
No building permit shall be issued until the applicant has presented satisfactory
evidence to the Director of Planning and Building Safety that parking and loading
facilities required by the provisions of this chapter will be provided and
maintained.
20.54.080 JOINT USE PARKING FACILITIES.
The Planning Commission may authorize, through a discretionary permit
procedure, the joint use of parking facilities under the following conditions:
A. Up to 50% of the parking facilities of a use considered to be primarily a
daytime use may be used to satisfy the parking facilities required by this
chapter for a use considered to be primarily a nighttime use.
B. A covenant as described in Section C shall be recorded in the office of the
county recorder, and may include such reasonable conditions as the
Planning Commission may impose.
C. When parking is to be provided off the regularly subdivided lot on which
the structure, or some portion thereof, is located, the owner or lessee of
record of the development site shall furnish satisfactory evidence to the
Director of Planning and Building Safety that he owns or has available
sufficient property to provide the minimum off -street parking required by
the provisions of Section 20.54.030. Whether parking is to be provided on
property owned by the applicant or is in another ownership, there shall be
Ordinance No. 1212 -253- November 16, 1993
20.54 OFF - STREET PARKING
AND LOADING SPACES
recorded in the office of the county recorder, prior to the issuance of any
building permit, a covenant executed by the owners of such property for
the benefit of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to the
effect that the owners will continue to maintain such parking space so long
as such structure or improvement exists. Such covenant shall also recite
that the title to and right to use the lots upon which the parking space is
to be provided will be subservient to the title to the premises upon which
the structure is to be erected and shall warrant that such lots are not and
will not be made subject to any other covenant or contract for such use
without the prior written consent to the City. In the event the owners of
such structure should thereafter provide parking space equal in area within
the same distance and under the same conditions as to ownership upon
another lot than the premises made subservient in a prior such covenant,
the City will, upon a written application therefore, accompanied by the
filing of a similar covenant, release such original subservient premises
from such prior covenant, and the owners shall furnish at their own
expense such title reports or other evidence as the City may require to
ensure compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
20.54.090 SHARED PARKING - SMOKY HOLLOW.
Shared parking facilities within the boundaries of the Smoky Hollow Speck Plan
may be granted up to a 20°% parking reduction for uses with significantly different
peak hours of operation. Requests for shared parking must meet the following
requirements:
A. A parking study shall be submitted by the applicant demonstrating that
there will not exist substantial conflict in the peak hours of parking
demand for the uses for which joint use is proposed.
B. The number of parking stalls which may be credited against the
requirements of the structures or uses involved shall not exceed the
number of stalls reasonably anticipated to be available during differing
hours of operation.
C. A written agreement shall be drawn to the satisfaction of the City Attorney
and executed by all parties concerned assuring the continued availability
of the number of stalls designed for joint use.
D. This provision is suggested as an administrative guideline. The Planning
Commission shall ultimately determine the size of the parking reduction.
Twenty percent reductions should be rare.
Ordinance No. 1212 -254- November 16, 1993
20.54 OFF - STREET PARKING
AND LOADING SPACES
20.54.100 APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER FOR SITES WITH TRANSPORTATION
SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT PLANS.
The number of required parking spaces (Section 20.54.030) and parking facilities
location for nonresidential uses (Section 20.54.020) may be modified subject to
approval of a Transportation Systems Management plan pursuant to the procedures
and requirements of Chapter 20.55 or 20.56.
20.54.110 APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER IN THE C -RS ZONE.
In the C -RS Zone, Section 20.54.030, spaces required, shall be fully applicable to
all buildings constructed or enlarged after January 1, 1971. All buildings
constructed prior to January 1, 1971, which do not meet the requirements of
Chapter 20.54 may comply with these provisions in the following manner:
Existing uses in an existing building may change to any other use enumerated in
the PERMITTED USES section of the C -RS Zone without providing additional
on -site parking spaces, provided, however, that all existing on -site parking and
loading spaces, provided in connection with the building or structure, shall be
continued and available for use with the subject building or structure.
20.54.120 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED PARKING.
In the event on -site parking and loading area facilities required to be provided
under this Code are not maintained for licensed vehicle parking and truck loading
area purposes to the extent required, the Director of Planning and Building Safety
shall revoke and cancel the certificate of occupancy theretofore issued for such
structure. However, if it appears that failure to maintain such required parking was
reasonably beyond the control of the person required to maintain the same, the
certificate of occupancy shall not be revoked until the owner has had at least 90
days to reestablish the minimum required parking. In the event the certificate of
occupancy is revoked, the premises covered thereby shall not be occupied or used
for any purpose until a new certificate of occupancy has been issued.
20.54.130 OFF -SITE PARKING: SMOKY HOLLOW SPECIFIC PLAN.
Required parking for a development within the boundaries of the Smoky Hollow
Specific Plan may be located off the site under certain circumstances. Request for
off -site parking must meet the following requirements:
A. The off -site parking shall be located so that it will adequately serve the use
for which it is intended. In making this determination, the following
factors, among other things, shall be considered.
Ordinance No. 1212 -255- November 16, 1993
20.54 OFF - STREET PARKING
AND LOADING SPACES
1. Proximity of the off -site parking facilities.
2. Ease of pedestrian access to the off -site parking facilities.
3. The type of use the off -site parldng facilities are intended to serve
(i.e., off -site parking) may not be appropriate for high turnover uses
such as retail.
B. A written agreement shall be drawn to the satisfaction of the City Attorney
and executed by all parties concerned assuring the continued availability
of the off -site parking facilities for the use they are intended to serve.
Ordinance No_ 1212 -256- November 16, 1993
Chapter 20.55 DEVELOPER TRANSPORTATION DEMAND
20.55.010 PURPOSE.
The purpose of this Chapter is to set forth requirements for major new
developments to provide facilities that encourage and accommodate the use of ride
sharing, transit, pedestrian, and bicycle commuting as alternatives to single -
occupant motor vehicle trips. A reduction in such trips can be expected to assist
in reduced traffic congestion, air pollution and energy consumption impacts related
to the new employment growth accommodated by new developments.
20.55.020 APPLICABILITY OF REQUIREMENTS.
Prior to approval of any development project, the applicant shall make the
provision for, as a minimum, all of the following applicable transportation demand
management and trip reduction measures.
This Chapter shall not apply to projects for which a development application has
been deemed "complete" by the City pursuant to Government Code Section 65943,
or for which a Notice of Preparation for a DEIR has been circulated or for which
an application for a building permit has been received, prior to the effective date
of this chapter
The requirements shall also apply to any existing non - residential use which
proposes to increase its gross floor area by 25% or more above the floor area
existing on the effective date of this Chapter, and which after expansion exceeds
the minimum building size. This chapter shall then apply to the entire
development.
All facilities and improvements constructed or otherwise required shall be
maintained in a state of good repair.
20.55.030 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
A. Non - Residential development of 25,000 square feet or more and all
projects within the Urban Mixed -Use Zone shall provide the following to
the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Building Safety:
Ordinance No. 1212 -257- November 16, 1993
MANAGEMENT (TDM)
Sections:
20.55.010
PURPOSE.
20.55.020
APPLICABILITY OF REQUIREMENTS.
20.55.030
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
20.55.040
MONITORING.
20.55.050
ENFORCEMENT.
20.55.010 PURPOSE.
The purpose of this Chapter is to set forth requirements for major new
developments to provide facilities that encourage and accommodate the use of ride
sharing, transit, pedestrian, and bicycle commuting as alternatives to single -
occupant motor vehicle trips. A reduction in such trips can be expected to assist
in reduced traffic congestion, air pollution and energy consumption impacts related
to the new employment growth accommodated by new developments.
20.55.020 APPLICABILITY OF REQUIREMENTS.
Prior to approval of any development project, the applicant shall make the
provision for, as a minimum, all of the following applicable transportation demand
management and trip reduction measures.
This Chapter shall not apply to projects for which a development application has
been deemed "complete" by the City pursuant to Government Code Section 65943,
or for which a Notice of Preparation for a DEIR has been circulated or for which
an application for a building permit has been received, prior to the effective date
of this chapter
The requirements shall also apply to any existing non - residential use which
proposes to increase its gross floor area by 25% or more above the floor area
existing on the effective date of this Chapter, and which after expansion exceeds
the minimum building size. This chapter shall then apply to the entire
development.
All facilities and improvements constructed or otherwise required shall be
maintained in a state of good repair.
20.55.030 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
A. Non - Residential development of 25,000 square feet or more and all
projects within the Urban Mixed -Use Zone shall provide the following to
the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Building Safety:
Ordinance No. 1212 -257- November 16, 1993
20.55 TDM
1. A bulletin board, display case or kiosk displaying transportation
information located where the greatest number of employees are
likely to see it. Information in the area shall include, but is not
limited to, the following:
a. Current maps, routes and schedules for public transit routes
serving the site;
b. Telephone numbers for referrals on transportation
information including numbers for the regional ridesharing
agency and locate transit operators;
C. Ridesharing promotional material supplied by commuter -
oriented organizations;
I Bicycle route and facility information including
regionalllocal bicycle maps and bicycle safety information;
and,
e. A listing of facilities available for carpoolers, vanpoolers,
bicyclists, transit riders and pedestrians at the site.
B. Non - Residential development of 50,000 square feet or more shall comply
with Section 20.55.030(1), above and shall provide all of the following
measures to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Building
Safety:
1. Preferential parking. Not less that 15% of employee parking areas
shall be designated as preferential parking and shall be located as
close as is practical to the employee entrance(s) without displacing
handicapped and customer parking needs. This preferential
carpoollvanpool parking area shall be identified on the site plan
upon application for building permit, to the satisfaction of Director
of Planning and Building Safety. A statement that preferential
carpool/vanpool spaces for employees is available, and a
description of the method for obtaining such spaces must be
included on the required transportation information board. Projects
may reduce the total number of required parking spaces by one
vehicle space for every one space which is marked and reserved for
preferential parking, up to a maximum of 10%, upon application to
and approval by the Director of Planning and Building Safety.
2. HOV loading area. A safe and convenient zone shall be provided
in which high occupancy vehicles (vanpools and carpools) may
deliver or board their passengers. This staging area shall provide
adequate space for passenger loading, unloading and waiting, which
does not interfere with on -site circulation patterns. When located
within a parking structure, a minimum vertical interior clearance of
7'2" shall be provided for the loading area in accessways to be
Ordinance No. 1212 -258- November 16, 1993
20.55 TDM
used by such vehicles. Adequate turning radii and parking space
dimensions shall also be included in HOV loading areas.
3. Vanpool access. Preferential parking spaces reserved for vanpools
must be accessible to vanpool vehicles. When located within a
parking structure, a minimum vertical interior clearance of 7'2"
shall be provided for those spaces and accessways to be used by
such vehicles. Adequate turning radii and parking space
dimensions shall also be included in vanpool parking areas.
4. On -site amenities or shuttle. In order to reduce the need for
employees to drive personal vehicles for midday activities, the
project shall provide any one or more of the following measures
which together shall be sized to accommodate during the course of
the business day at least 20% of the on -site population:
a. On -site amenities;
b. Guaranteed operation of a privately operated midday shuttle
serving the project site for the life of the project.
A reduction in the total number of required parking spaces of up
to 1% shall be permitted, based on the extent of the amenities,
upon application to and approval by the Director of Planning and
Building Safety.
5. Bicycle facilities. Bicycle racks or other secure bicycle parking
shall be provided to accommodate four bicycles per the first 48,000
square feet on non - residential development and one bicycle per
each additional 48,000 square feet of nonresidential development.
Calculations which result in a fraction of 0.5 or higher shall be
rounded up to the nearest whole number. A bicycle parking
facility may also be a fully enclosed space or locker accessible
only to the owner or operator of the bicycle, which protects the
bike from inclement weather. Specific facilities and location (e.g.,
provision of racks, lockers, or locked room) shall be to the
satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Building Safety.
6. Showers and lockers (optional). Projects may provide shower and
locker facilities for bicycle riders, motorcycle riders, and
pedestrians. If these facilities are provided, the number of
preferential parking spaces may be reduced by up to 3% and the
total number of required spaces may be reduced up to 1% based on
the extent of facilities, upon application to and approval by the
Director of Planning and Building Safety.
7. Transit support facilities (optional). Projects may provide facilities
which will promote transit use. If transit facilities are provided, the
number of preferential parking spaces may be reduced by up to
5 %, and the total number of required spaces may be reduced up to
1%, for provision of bus transit facilities, and up to 2% and 1/2%
Ordinance No. 1212 -259- November 16, 1993
20.55 TDM
for rail transit, upon application to and approval by the Director of
Planning and Building Safety.
C. Non - Residential development of 100,000 square feet or more shall comply
with Sections 20.55.030(A) and 20.55.030(B) above, and shall provide all
of the following measures to the satisfaction of the City:
1. Sidewalks or other designated pathways following direct and safe
routes from the external pedestrian circulation system to each
building in the development;
2. If determined necessary by the City to mitigate the project impact,
bus stop improvements must be provided. The City will consult
with the local bus service providers in determining appropriate
improvements. When location of bus stops and/or planning
building entrances, entrances must be designed to provide safe and
efficient access to nearby transit stations/stops; and,
3. Safe and convenient access form the external circulation system to
bicycle parking facilities on -site.
20.55.040 MONITORING.
Physical facilities shall be verified through the City's existing development review
process. Initial enforcement shall consist of verification during plan check and
field inspection prior to release of utilities/cerdficate of occupancy (to insure that
preferential parking spaces are marked, lockers are installed, etc.). Subsequent
enforcement shall be per established zoning code procedures.
20.55.050 ENFORCEMENT.
The Director of Planning and Building Safety or his/her representative is hereby
designated as the enforcing agent of this Chapter and any amendments thereto
pursuant to Section 20.04.040.
Ordinance No. 1212 -260- November 16, 1993
Chapter 20.56 EMPLOYER/OCCUPANT TRANSPORTATION
SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
Sections
20.56.010
PURPOSE.
20.56.020
APPLICABILITY.
20.56.030
MULTI- TENANT COMPLEXES.
20.56.040
EXEMPT PROJECTS.
20.56.050
REQUIREMENTS.
20.56.060
PARKING INCENTIVES.
20.56.070
IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION.
20.56.080
OFF -SITE PARKING.
20.56.010 PURPOSE.
The intent of this chapter is to set forth requirements for major employers and
occupants to develop and implement transportation systems management (TSM)
programs to encourage and accommodate the use of ride sharing, transit,
pedestrian, and bicycle commuting as a means to reduce single- occupant motor
vehicle trips associated with employee commuting. A reduction in such trips can
be expected to assist in reduced traffic congestion, air pollution and energy
consumption impacts related to employee commuting.
20.56.020 APPLICABILITY.
This chapter shall apply to every existing or future employer /occupant of (i) 200
or more persons during daytime business hours at a common business location
(e.g., a single building, group of buildings, or work locations at a single site or
contiguous sites) and to (ii) less than 200 persons during daytime business hours
at a common business location in a multi-tenant complex.
20.56.030 MULTI- TENANT COMPLEXES.
A. Every multi-tenant complex which is the place of employment of 200 or
more people shall have a complex coordinator designated by the property
owner /manager. The complex coordinator shall serve as liaison to any
major employers in the complex, and shall be the central information,
reporting and coordinating source for the complex.
E
C.
Employers of 200 or more persons are required to comply with this
chapter individually, and shall coordinate with the complex coordinator, if
one exists.
Employers of less than 200 persons, located within a multi-tenant complex
which is required to comply with this chapter, shall either:
1. Develop an individual TSM plan
Ordinance No. 1212 -261- November 16, 1993
20.56.050
20.56 TSM
2. Participate in a complex -wide plan, or
3. Undertake the following actions:
a. Provide employees with the services of an employee
transportation coordinator, which may be the complex
coordinator;
b. Provide information to employees regarding alternative
ways to commute to work; and,
C. Provide a commuter matching service (i.e., provide and
administer a program of preferential parking).
EXEMPT PROJECTS.
Temporary activities (less than 90 days) in existing non - residential uses shall be
exempt from the provisions of Chapter 20.56 Employer /Occupant TSM of the City
of El Segundo Municipal Code.
The exemption provisions shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission after
1 year from the adoption of this chapter.
REQUIREMENTS.
Employers/occupants shall be required to prepare a TSM plan for submittal to the
D=ctor of Planning and Building Safety according to the compliance schedule
established in accordance with Section 20.56.070. The applicant shall have
discretion to select among a range of program measures. However, the following
minimum measures shall be included:
A. Employee transportation coordinator (ETC);
B. Informational and promotional programs;
C. Establish and administer preferential parking program;
D. Develop and administer a personalized ridesharing program with a target
trip reduction of either 20% reduction in the base traffic generation level
projected for the work site based on the Institute of Transportation
Engineers Trip Generation 3rd Edition, or other source submitted by the
applicant and approved by the Director of Planning and Building Safety,
or a target average vehicle ridership (AVR) of 1.43 employees per
commute vehicle, which represents a 20% increase in vehicle ridership
from the estimated baseline AVR; and,
E. Monitoring and report to the Director of Planning and Building Safety
once every 3 years. The report shall include (but need not be limited to)
(1) the name and phone number of the ETC; (2) the number of employees
Ordmance No. 1212 -262- November 16, 1993
20.56 TSM
at the work site during the normal business hours; (3) the estimated
number of vehicles used for commuting (excluding public transit); (4) an
identification of any objectives in the approved TSM plan which have not
been achieved; (5) a description of proposed measures to remedy any
deficiencies.
20.56.060 PARKING INCENTIVES.
Existing employers may petition the Director of Planning and Building Safety for
approval of parking reductions in on- and off -site locations commensurate with the
level of trip reduction proposed (up to a maximum of 15%). A condition of
approval shall be submittal of a TSM plan and the applicant shall enter into a
written agreement with the City, providing that the applicant and all successors in
interest shall implement and maintain the approved TSM plan or a subsequently
approved TSM plan which complies with the intent of this chapter for the life of
the project. The agreement shall be in a form that may be recorded and contain
covenants which run with the land.
20.56.070 IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION.
Implementation shall be through a permit system administered by the Department
of Planning and Building Safety. The Director of Planning and Building Safety
shall establish a phased compliance schedule with priority given to: (1) new
businesses: (2) business license renewals for companies employing 1,000 or more
persons; (3) business license renewals with 500 or more employees; (4) business
license renewals with 200 or more employees. Companies with more than one
business address shall be permitted to file one TSM plan to cover all sites. The
planning director shall also establish a compliance schedule for multi-tenant
complexes, based on total complex size.
The Department of Planning and Building Safety shall mail notice of requirements
to all businesses requiring a permit, based on the compliance schedule. Notified
parties shall submit their proposed TSM Plan to the Director of Planning and
Building Safety within 45 days of receipt of notification. A filing fee may be
established by council resolution to cover the cost of program administration. The
Director of Planning and Building Safety shall administratively review the TSM
Plan and determine whether it reasonably complies with trip reduction objectives
and standards specked herein.
The Director of Planning and Building Safety shall have the authority to require
a compliance audit to be prepared by any employer or complex coordinator upon
demonstration of a reasonable basis for complaint relative to noncompliance with
an approved TSM plan. No compliance audit shall be required more often than
once every 12 months. Said audit shall be submitted to the Director of Planning
and Building Safety within 30 days of his request.
Ordinance No_ 1212 -263- November 16, 1993
20.56 TSM
20.56.080 OFF -SITE PARKING.
Employers may, upon application and approval of the Director of Planning and
Building Safety, use off -site parking as part of their TSM plans. Off -site parking
shall comply, at a minimum, with the following requirements:
A. A minimum of 50% of all required parking must be provided on -site;
B. Transportation from the satellite lot to the workplace must be detailed as
part of the TSM plan; and,
C. Satellite lots must be tied to the site development that they are meeting the
parking requirements of, through a legal instrument, such as a covenant or
deed restriction.
Ordinance No_ 1212 -264- November 16, 1993
'• Chapter 20.58 SOUND TRANSMISSION CONTROL
Sections:
' 20.58.010 PURPOSE.
20.58.020 SCOPE.
20.58.030 GENERAL.
20.58.040 APPLICATION TO EXISTING BUILDINGS.
20.58.050 BUILDING REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION IN
' THE 71 DB CNEL TO 75 DB CNEL NOISE ZONE.
20.58.060 BUILDING REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION IN
THE 65 DB CNEL TO 70 DB CNEL NOISE ZONE.
20.58.070 MODIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING RESIDENTIAL
BUILDINGS IN THE 71 DB CNEL TO 75 DB CNEL NOISE ZONE.
20.58.080 MODIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING RESIDENTIAL
BUILDINGS IN THE 66 DB CNEL TO 70 DB CNEL NOISE ZONE.
20.58.010 PURPOSE.
' The purpose of this chapter is to safeguard life, health, property and public
welfare by establishing minimum requirements regulating the design, construction
' and modification of buildings for residential occupancy in the vicinity of Los
Angeles International Airport. These sections are not intended to abridge any
safety or health requirements under any other applicable codes or ordinances.
20.58.020 SCOPE.
A. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all Group R buildings, as
defined by the Uniform Building Code, within the 65 dB CNEL noise zone
of the Los Angeles International Airport.
B. Group R buildings are not allowed to be constructed within an airport
CNEL contour of 75 dB or greater.
C. This chapter is intended to supplement the provisions of the Uniform
Building Code and, in the case of conflict between this chapter and any
other applicable codes, the more restrictive requirements shall be met.
D. The location and boundaries of the 65 -70 dB CNEL and 71 -75 dB CNEL
' Noise Zones are shown and delineated on the Noise Contour Map of the
City, which map is part of this title when adopted by ordinance passed by
the City Council in a manner described by law.
1 20.58.030 GENERAL.
All materials described by measurements herein are standard stock materials.
Therefore, a stud described as a 2 by 4 inch stud is the standard stock equivalent
• of the description. The stock sold under that description may, in fact, measure
somewhat less than 2 by 4 inches.
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20.58.040 APPLICATION TO EXISTING BUILDINGS.
A. Authority for approval of all plans and authority for the granting of all
permits rests with the City's Building Official and his designated
representatives. In resolving all disputes involving building in the City of
El Segundo, the finding of the City's Building Official is final.
B. Room additions may be made to existing Group R buildings within the 65
dB CNEL noise zone without making the entire building comply with all
the requirements of this chapter. The plans for all habitable rooms added
to existing structures shall be certified by a California licensed
architectural or acoustical engineer and constructed so as to comply with
the applicable sections of this chapter.
C. Materials and construction assemblies which achieve the required SIC
rating, R rating, or other acceptable criteria may be substituted for those
specified herein when approved by the Building Official.
D. Deviation from the standards provided herein is permissible so long as the
plans and materials list are certified to comply with and achieve the 45 dB
CNEL limit for every habitable room constructed. Only certification by an
architectural or acoustical engineer licensed in the state of California is
acceptable.
E. All new and modifying residential construction within the 65 dB CNEL is
subject to post - construction/pre- occupancy acoustic measurement.
Habitable rooms not achieving a CNEL rating of 45 dB or less may
preclude building occupancy until such time as acoustic modification of
that room achieves a CNEL rating of 45 dB.
F. Openings in the shell of the residence which degrade its ability to achieve
an interior CNEL rating of 45 dB or less when all doors and windows are
closed are prohibited. Any access panels, pet doors, mail delivery drops,
air conditioning or other openings must be designed to maintain a CNEL
rating of 45 dB or less in the room to which they provide access.
20.58.050 BUILDING REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION IN
THE 71 dB CNEL TO 75 dB CNEL NOISE ZONE.
A. EXTERIOR WALLS
New walls that form the exterior portion of habitable rooms shall be
constructed as follows:
1. Studs shall be at least 4 inches in nominal depth;
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2. Exterior finish shall be stucco, minimum 7/8" thickness, brick
veneer, masonry, or any siding material allowed by this code.
Wood or metal siding shall be installed over 1/2 -inch solid
sheathing;
3. Masonry walls with a surface weight of less than 40 pounds per
square foot will require an interior studwall that is fuiished as
required by Section 20.58.050A.6;
4. Wall insulation shall be at least R -13 glass fiber or mineral wool
and shall be installed continuously throughout the stud space;
5. Exterior solid sheathing shall be covered with overlapping asphalt
felt; and,
6. Interior wall finish shall be at least 5/8" thick gypsum wallboard or
plaster installed on resilient metal channels that are attached to the
studs horizontally at a maximum spacing of 24 inches.
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1. Openable Windows. All openable windows in the exterior walls of
habitable rooms shall have a laboratory sound transmission class
rating of at least STC 40 dB and shall have an air infiltration rate
of no more than .5 cubic feet per minute when tested according to
ASTM E -283.
2. Fixed Windows. All fixed windows in the exterior walls of
habitable rooms shall have a sound transmission class rating of at
least STC 40 dB. This requirement may normally be achieved with
5/8 -inch laminated glass, with an STC rating of 40 dB, set in non -
hardening glazing materials.
3. Openable and Fixed Windows. The total areas of glazing in rooms
used for sleeping shall not exceed 20% of the floor area.
C. EXTERIOR DOORS
1. Exterior hinged doors to habitable rooms that are directly exposed
to aircraft noise and are facing the source of the noise shall be a
door and edge seal assembly that has a laboratory sound
transmission class of at least STC 40 dB.
2. Exterior hinged doors to habitable rooms that are not directly
exposed to aircraft noise and do not face the source of the noise
shall have a minimum STC rating of 35 dB.
3. Sliding glass doors at habitable rooms shall not be allowed in walls
that are directly exposed to aircraft noise and are facing the source
of noise.
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D. ROOF /CEILING CONSTRUCTION
1. Roof rafters shall have a minimum slope of 4:12 and shall be
covered on their top surface with a minimum 1/2 -inch solid
sheathing and any roof covering allowed by this code.
2. Attic insulation shall be batt or blown -in glass fiber or mineral
wool with a minimum R-30 rating applied between the ceiling
joists.
3. Attic ventilation shall be:
a. Gable vents or vents that penetrate the roof surface that are
fitted with transfer ducts at least 6 feet in length that are
insulating flexible ducting or metal ducts containing internal
1 -inch thick coated fiberglass sound absorbing duct liner.
Each duct shall have a lined 90- degree bend in the duct so
that there is no direct line -of -sight from the exterior through
the duct into the attic, or
b. Noise control louver vents, or
C. Eave vents that are located under the eave overhang.
4. Ceilings that are directly below an attic shall be finished with
gypsum board or plaster that is at least 5/8 -inch thick. Ceiling
materials shall be mounted on resilient channels.
5. Skylights shall penetrate the ceiling by means of a completely
enclosed light well that extends from the roof opening to the
ceiling opening. A secondary openable glazing panel shall be
mounted at the ceiling line and shall be glazed with at least
3/16 -inch plastic, tempered or laminated glass.
E. FLOORS
The floor of the lowest habitable rooms shall be concrete slab on grade.
Wood framed floors for habitable rooms will be allowed when they are
directly above another habitable room, a basement, garage, workshop,
utility room or other non - habitable room which is completely enclosed
with wall, door, or window materials allowed by this chapter.
F. VENTILATION
1. A ventilation system shall be provided that will provide at least the
minimum air circulation and fresh air supply requirements of this
code in each habitable room without opening any window, door or
other opening to the exterior. All concealed ductwork shall be
insulated flexible glass fiber ducting that is at least 10 feet long
between the supply fan plenum and any room supply grill.
2. Kitchen cooktop vent hoods shall be the non - ducted recirculating
type with no ducted connection to the exterior.
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G. FIREPLACES
Each fireplace shall be fitted with a damper at the top of the chimney that
is operated from the firebox and shall have non - combustible doors across
the front of the firebox.
H. WALL AND CEILING OPENINGS
Openings in exterior walls, doors and ceilings of habitable rooms are
prohibited unless allowed by this chapter. Prohibited openings include:
1. Animal access doors;
2. Mailboxes; and,
3. Unit air conditioners
20.58.060 BUILDING REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION IN
THE 65 dB CNEL TO 70 dB CNEL NOISE ZONE.
A. EXTERIOR WALLS
New walls that form the exterior portion of habitable rooms shall be
constructed as follows:
1. Studs shall be at least 4 inches in nominal depth;
2. Exterior finish shall be stucco, minimum 7/8" thickness, brick
veneer, masonry, or any siding material allowed by this code.
Wood or metal siding shall be installed over 1/2 -inch solid
sheathing;
3. Masonry walls with a surface weight of less than 40 pounds per
square foot will require an interior studwall that is finished as
required by Section 20.58.050A.6;
4. Wall insulation shall be at least R -13 glass fiber or mineral wool
and shall be installed continuously throughout the study space;
5. Exterior solid sheathing shall be covered with overlapping asphalt
felt; and,
6. Interior wall finish shall be at least 5/8" thick gypsum wallboard or
plaster.
B. EXTERIOR WINDOWS
1. Openable Windows. All openable windows in the exterior walls
of habitable rooms shall have a laboratory sound transmission class
rating of at least STC 35 dB and shall have an air infiltration rate
of no more than .5 cubic feet per minute when tested according to
ASTM 1-283.
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2. Fixed Windows. All fixed windows in the exterior walls of
habitable rooms shall be at least 1/4 -inch thick and shall be set in
non - hardening glazing materials.
3. The total area of glazing in rooms used for sleeping shall not
exceed 20% of the floor area.
C. EXTERIOR DOORS 3
1. Exterior hinged doors to habitable rooms that are directly exposed
to aircraft noise and are facing the source of the noise shall be a
door and edge seal assembly that has a laboratory sound
transmission class of at least SIC 35 dB.
2. Exterior hinged doors to habitable rooms that are not directly
exposed to aircraft noise and do not face the source of the noise
shall have a minimum STC rating of 30 dB.
3. Sliding glass doors at habitable rooms shall have glass that is
1/4 -inch thick.
D. ROOF /CEILING CONSTRUCTION
1. Roof rafters shall have a minimum slope of 4:12 and shall he
covered on their top surface with 1/2 -inch solid sheathing and any
roof covering allowed by this chapter.
2. Attic insulation shall be bast or blown -in glass fiber or mineral
wool with a minimum R -30 rating applied between the ceiling
joists.
3. Attic ventilation shall be:
a. Gable vents or vents that penetrate the roof surface that are
fitted with transfer ducts at least 6 feet in length that are
insulating flexible ducting or metal ducts containing internal
1 -inch thick coated fiberglass sound absorbing duct liner.
Each duct shall have a lined 90- degree bend in the duct so
that there is no direct line -of -sight from the exterior through
the duct into the attic, or
b. Noise control louver vents, or
C. Eave vents that are located under the eave overhang.
4. Ceilings that are directly below an attic shall be finished with
gypsum board or plaster that is at least 5/8 -inch thick. Ceiling
materials shall be mounted on resilient channels.
5. Skylights shall penetrate the ceiling by means of a completely
enclosed light well that extends from the roof opening to the
ceiling opening. A secondary openable glazing panel shall be
mounted at the ceiling line and shall be glazed with at least
3/16 -inch plastic, tempered or laminated glass.
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E. FLOORS
The floor of the lowest habitable rooms shall be concrete slab on grade or
wood framed floors.
F. VENTILATION
1. A ventilation system shall be provided that will provide at least the
minimum air circulation and fresh air supply requirements of this
code in each habitable room without opening any window, door or
other opening to the exterior. All concealed ductwork shall be
insulated flexible glass fiber ducting that is at least 10 feet long
between the supply fan plenum and any mom supply grill.
2. Kitchen cooktop vent hoods shall be the non - ducted recirculating
type with no ducted connection to the exterior.
G. FIREPLACES
Each fireplace shall be fitted with a damper at the top of the chimney that
is operated from the firebox and shall have non - combustible doors across
the front of the firebox.
H. WALL AND CEILING OPENINGS
Openings in exterior walls, doors and ceilings of habitable rooms are
prohibited unless allowed by this chapter. Prohibited openings include:
1. Animal access doors;
2. Mailboxes; and,
3. Unit air conditioners.
20.58.070 MODIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING RESIDENTIAL
BUILDINGS IN THE 71 dB CNEL TO 75 dB CNEL NOISE ZONE.
A. EXTERIOR WALLS
Exterior walls of habitable rooms that are directly exposed to aircraft noise
shall be modified as follows:
1. Wood frame walls with exterior wood siding or other lightweight
exterior finish shall be provided with a secondary interior stud wall
that is supported at the ceiling and the floor and is separated from
the surface of the interior wall by at least 1/2 -inch. The exposed
surface of the secondary wall shall be finished with 5/8 -inch
gypsum wallboard or plaster;
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2. Wood frame walls with an exterior finish of stucco, brick veneer
or other similar materials and with an interior finish that is less
than 1/2 -inch thick shall be provided with an additional interior
layer of 5/8- inch gypsum wallboard;
3. Wood frame walls with an exterior finish of stucco, brick veneer
or other similar heavy materials and with interior finish that is at
least 1/2 -inch thick do not require modification; and,
4. Walls that are constructed principally of load bearing masonry will
not require modifications.
B. EXTERIOR WINDOWS
1. Openable Windows in habitable rooms shall be replaced with an
openable window that has a laboratory sound transmission class
rating of at least STC 40 dB and shall have an air infiltration rate
of no more than .5 cubic feet per minute when tested according to
ASTM E -283.
2. Fixed windows in habitable rooms that face the source of aircraft
noise shall be modified by one of the following methods:
a. Replace the existing window with a window that has an
acoustic rating of at least STC 40 dB; or
b. Replace the existing window with 5/8" laminated glass that
has an acoustic rating of STC 40 dB; and,
C. Add secondary removable glazing at the interior or exterior
of the existing window. The secondary glazing shall be at
least 1/4 -inch float glass or laminated glass.
3. Fixed windows in habitable rooms that do not face the source of
aircraft noise shall be replaced with 3/8 -inch laminated glass that
has an acoustic rating of at least STC 36 dB.
4. The joint between the wall opening and the new windows required
in 20.58.070 B.1. and B.2.a. shall be continuously filled with glass
fiber insulation and the exterior cover trim shall be continuously
caulked to seal the joint.
5. Fixed glass shall be set in non - hardening glazing materials.
C. EXTERIOR DOORS
1. Exterior hinged doors to habitable rooms that are directly exposed
to aircraft noise shall be replaced with a door and seals that have
a laboratory sound transmission class rating of at least STC 40 dB.
A new rabetted frame shall be provided for each new door to
replace the existing frame.
2. Exterior hinged doors to habitable rooms that are not directly
exposed to aircraft noise shall be replaced with a door and seals
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that have a laboratory sound transmission class rating of at least
STC 35 dB.
3. Access doors from a garage to a habitable room shall be replaced
with a door and seals that have an STC rating of at least 30 dB.
4. Sliding glass doors in habitable rooms shall be fitted with a
secondary sliding glass door installed on the exterior of the existing
door and trimmed on all exposed sides with wood rim that is at
least 2 inches thick (nominal). Joints between the new door and
the wall shall be continuously caulked.
5. The joint between the wall opening and the new door frame
required in Section 20.58.070 B.I. and 2. shall be continuously
filled with glass fiber insulation and the exterior cover trim shall
be continuously caulked to seal the joint.
D. ROOFS
1. Accessible attics shall be insulated to achieve a minimum R -30
insulation value.
2. Attic vents shall be modified as follows:
a. Gable vents or vents that penetrate the roof surface shall be
provided with noise control louver vents that meet the noise
reduction levels shown in Table 35 -A or transfer ducts that
are at least 6 feet in length. The ducts shall be of flexible
insulated ducting with a bend so that there is no direct
line -of -sight from the exterior through the duct into the
attic.
b. Eave vents do not require modification.
3. Roofs with a slope of 2 :12 or less and open beam ceilings shall be
modified only if bearing walls are adequate to support the
additional load stresses:
a. Existing roof covering shall be removed to expose
sheathing.
b. 2 x 6 rafters at 24- inches on center shall be installed
directly above the existing roof construction and supported
by existing bearing walls, shall be insulated with R -19
fiberglass batts, and shall be covered with 1!2 -inch plywood
sheathing.
C. New roofing shall be installed on the new construction that
can be adequately supported by the new framing and
existing bearing walls.
E. FLOORS
1. Vent openings to underfloor areas of wood framed floors shall be
provided with acoustic vent baffles that meet noise reduction levels
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shown in Table 35 -A. Vent baffles shall be fitted with 1/4 -inch
mesh screen.
Table 35 -A
Octave Band
Center Frequency, Hz
125
250
500
1,000
2,000
4,000
Sound Transmission
Loss, dB
4
5
6
9
10
12
2. Underfloor access doors shall be non - vented plywood or other
weatherproof material.
F. VENTILATION
1. A ventilation system shall be provided that will provide at least the
minimum air circulation and fresh air supply requirements of this
code in each habitable room without opening any window, door or
other opening to the exterior. All concealed ductwork shall be
insulated flexible glass fiber ducting that is at least 10 feet long
between the supply fan plenum and any room supply grill.
Exposed ductwork may be sheet metal with Much fiberglass duct
liner and shall have a bend in the duct to avoid direct line -of -sight
through the duct.
2. Kitchen cooktop vent hoods shall be replaced with non - ducted
recirculating vent hoods with no ducted connection to the exterior.
G. FIREPLACES
Each fireplace shall be fitted with a damper at the top of the chimney that
is operated from the firebox and shall have non - combustible doors across
the front of the firebox.
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WALL AND CEILING OPENINGS
Openings in exterior walls doors and ceilings of habitable rooms that are
not allowed by this chapter shall be sealed with materials that are similar
to adjacent wall construction. Openings to be sealed include:
1. Animal access doors;
2. Mailboxes; and,
3. Unit air conditioners.
20.58.080 MODIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING RESIDENTIAL
BUILDINGS IN THE 66 dB CNEL TO 70 dB CNEL NOISE ZONE.
A. EXTERIOR WALLS
Exterior walls in this noise zone do not require modification.
B EXTERIOR WINDOWS
1. Openable wood frame windows in habitable rooms facing aircraft
noise shall be replaced with new openable windows that have a
minimum laboratory sound transmission class of at least STC 35
dB if the existing window has:
a. Missing or insecure glazing putty or other glazing materials,
or
b. Broken or cracked glass, or
C. An operating sash not securely supported in its frame or not
closed tightly against the frame.
2. Openable wood frame windows that do not require replacement by
Section 20.58.080A and that face aircraft noise shall be fitted with
a secondary window that has an STC rating of at least 25 dB. The
secondary window may be mounted at the exterior or interior of
the existing and shall be completely trimmed and caulked in place.
3. Openable metal frame windows in habitable rooms facing aircraft
noise shall be replaced with new openable windows that have a
minimum laboratory sound transmission class of at least STC 35
dB if the existing window has:
a. Jalousie louvered glass sash, or
b. Missing or insecure glazing putty or other glazing materials,
or
C. Broken or cracked glass, or
d. An operating sash not securely supported in its frame or not
closed tightly against the frame.
4. Openable metal frame windows in habitable rooms facing aircraft
noise that do not require replacement by 20.58.080 B.3. shall be
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fitted with a secondary window that has an STC rating of at least
25 dB. The secondary window may be mounted at the exterior or
interior of the existing window and shall be completely trimmed
and caulked in place.
5. Fixed windows in habitable rooms facing aircraft noise shall be
glazed with 1/4 -inch glass unless they are part of an acoustic
window assembly.
6. Openable windows in habitable moms that do not face aircraft
noise shall be modified as follows:
a. Jalousie louvered glass windows shall be replaced with
windows that have a laboratory sound transmission class of
at least STC 30 dB.
b. Windows that are not jalousie shall be fitted with a
secondary window that has an STC rating of at least 25 dB.
7. Fixed glass windows in habitable rooms that do not face aircraft
noise shall not require modification.
EXTERIOR DOORS
1. Exterior doors in habitable rooms that are directly exposed to
aircraft noise shall be modified as follows:
a. Hollow core or lightweight doors and doors with glazed
openings shall be replaced with doors that have a minimum
laboratory sound transmission class of at least STC 35 dB.
b. Solid core or heavy panel doors that weigh at least 4 lbs.
per sq. ft. or more shall be fitted with a drop seal at the sill
and vinyl bulb seals at the jambs and head.
2. Exterior doors in habitable rooms that are not directly exposed to
aircraft noise shall be modified as follows:
a. Hollow core or lightweight doors and doors with glazed
openings shall be replaced with doors that have a minimum
laboratory sound transmission class of at least STC 30 dB.
b. Solid core or heavy panel doors that weigh at least 4 lbs
per sq. ft. or more shall be provided with weather - stripping
at the sill, head and jambs.
3. Access doors from a garage to a habitable room shall be replaced
with a door and seals that have an STC rating of at least 30 dB.
4. Sliding glass doors in this noise zone do not require modification.
ROOFS
1. Accessible attics shall be insulated to achieve a minimum R -30
insulation value.
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2. Attic vents shall be modified as follows:
a. Gable vents or vents that penetrate the roof surface shall be
provided with noise control louver vents that meet the noise
reduction levels shown in Table 35 -A or transfer ducts that
are at least 6 feet in length. The ducts shall be of flexible
insulated ducting with a bend so that there is no direct
line -of -sight from the exterior through the duct into the
attic.
b. Eave vents do not require modification.
3. Roofs with a slope of 2 :12 or less and open beam ceilings shall be
modified only if bearing walls are adequate to support the
additional load stresses:
a. Existing roof covering shall be removed to expose
sheathing.
b. 2 x 6 rafters at 24- inches on center shall be installed
directly above the existing roof construction and supported
by existing bearing walls, shall be insulated with R -19
fiberglass batts, and shall be covered with 1/2 -inch plywood
sheathing.
C. New roofing shall be installed on the new construction that
can be adequately supported by the new framing and
existing bearing walls.
E. FLOORS
Floors in this noise zone do not require modification.
F. VENTILATION
1. A ventilation system shall be provided that will provide at least the
minimum air circulation and fresh air supply requirements of this
code in each habitable room without opening any window, door or
other opening to the exterior. All concealed ductwork shall be
insulated flexible glass fiber ducting that is at least 10 feet long
between the supply fan plenum and any room supply grill.
Exposed ductwork may be sheet metal with 1 -inch fiberglass duct
liner and shall have a bend in the duct to avoid direct line -of -sight
through the duct.
2. Kitchen cocktop vent hoods shall be replaced with non - ducted
recirculating vent hoods with no ducted connection to the exterior.
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G. FIREPLACES
Each fireplace shall be fitted with a damper at the top of the chimney that
is operated from the firebox and shall have non - combustible doors across
the front of the firebox.
H. WALL AND CEILING OPENINGS}
Openings in exterior walls doors and ceilings of habitable rooms not
allowed by this chapter shall be sealed with materials similar to adjacent
wall construction. Openings to be sealed include:
1. Animal access doors;
2. Mailboxes; and,
3. Unit air conditioners.
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Sections:
20.60.010 PURPOSE.
20.60.020 APPLICABILI'T'Y.
20.60.030 SIGN AREA AND HEIGHT.
20.60.040 PERMITS REQUIRED.
20.60.050 DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE.
20.60.060 MASTER OR COMMON SIGNAGE PLAN.
20.60.070 SIGNS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY.
20.60.080 SIGNS EXEMPT FROM REGULATION UNDER THIS ORDINANCE.
20.60.090 SIZE EXCEPTIONS.
20.60.100 SIGNS PROHIBITED UNDER THIS ORDINANCE.
20.60.110 GENERAL PERMIT PROCEDURES.
20.60.120 PERMITS TO CONSTRUCT OR MODIFY SIGNS.
20.60.130 SIGN PERMITS - CONTINUING.
20.60.140 TEMPORARY SIGN PERMITS (NON- RESIDENTIAL).
20.60.150 PERMITS FOR SIGNS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY.
20.60.160 VIOLATIONS.
20.60.010 PURPOSE.
The purpose of this chapter is to encourage the effective use of signs as a means
of communication in the city; maintain and enhance the aesthetic environment and
the City's ability to attract sources of economic development and growth; improve
pedestrian and traffic safety; minimize the possible adverse effect of signs on
nearby public and private property; and to enable the fair and consistent
enforcement of these sign restrictions. This chapter is adopted under the zoning
authority of the City in furtherance of the more general goals set forth in the
General Plan.
20.60.020 APPLICABILITY
A sign may be erected, placed, established, painted, created or maintained in the
City only in conformance with the standards, procedures, exemptions and other
requirements of this Chapter.
The effect of this Chapter as more specifically set forth herein, is:
A_ To establish a permit system to allow a variety of types of signs in
commercial and industrial zones, and a limited variety of signs in other
Zones, subject to the standards and the permit procedures of this
ordinance;
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To provide for temporary signs without commercial messages in limited
circumstances in the public right -of -way;
To prohibit all signs not expressly permitted by this Chapter; and,
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D. To provide for the enforcement of the provisions of this Chapter.
20.60.030 SIGN AREA AND HEIGHT.
The following principles shall control the sign area and sign height:
A. Freestanding Buildings. Freestanding buildings shall be allowed signage
up to 5% of each building face. The signage should be uniform in
manner, style, and location as it relates to the building;
B. Store Fronts. Store front shops shall be allowed signage up to 15% of the
face of the structure, including any fm signs;
C. Monument Signs. Monument signs up to 300 square feet of signage area
per face of sign shall be permitted adjacent to public right of way;
D. Site Signage. On -site signage used for either ingress or egress,
identification of facilities or similar features shall be submitted to staff for
approval as part of a Master Sign Plan;
E. Billboards up to 500 square feet are permitted; and,
F. Any sign over 500 square feet in area shall be reviewed by the City
Council.
20.60.040 PERMITS REQUIRED.
If a sign requiring a permit under the provision of this Chapter is to be placed,
constructed, erected or modified on a lot, the owner of the lot shall secure a sign
permit prior to the construction, placement, erection or modification of such a
sign.
No signs shall be erected in the public right -of -way except in accordance with
Section 20.60.070.
No sign permit of any kind shall be issued for an existing or proposed sign unless
such sign is consistent with the requirements of this Title (including those
protecting existing signs) in every respect and with the Master Signage Plan or
Common Signage Plan in effect for the property.
20.60.050 DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE.
All signs shall be designed, constructed and maintained in accordance with the
following standards:
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A. All signs shall comply with applicable provisions of the latest adopted
Uniform Building Code, the National Electrical Code and Uniform Sign
Code;
B. Except for banners, flags, temporary signs and window signs conforming
in all respects with the requirements of this chapter, all signs shall be
constructed of permanent materials, and shall be permanently attached to
the ground, a building or another structure by direct attachment to a rigid
wall, frame or structure; and,
C. All signs shall be maintained in good structural condition, in compliance
with all building and electrical codes and in conformance with this code,
at all times.
20.60.060 MASTER OR COMMON SIGNAGE PLAN.
No permit shall be issued for an individual sign requiring a permit unless and until
a Master Signage Plan or a Common Signage Plan for the lot or business on
which the sign will be erected has been submitted and approved by the Director
of Planning and Building Safety.
A. Master Signage Plan. For any lot on which the owner proposes to erect
one or more signs requiring a permit, unless such lot is included in a
Common Signage Plan, the owner shall submit to the Director of Planning
and Building Safety a Master Signage Plan containing the following:
1. An accurate plot plan of the lot, at such scale as the Director of
Planning and Building Safety may reasonably require;
2. Location of buildings, parldng lots, driveways and landscaped areas
on such lot;
3. Computation of the maximum total sign area, maximum area for
individual signs, height of signs and number of free standing signs
allowed on the lot(s) included in the plan under this ordinance; and,
4. An accurate indication on the plot (site) plan for the proposed
location of each sign, present and future, of any type, whether
requiring a permit or not, except incidental signs which need not
be shown.
B. Common Signage Plan. If the owners of two or more contiguous
(disregarding intervening streets and alleys) lots or the owner of a single
lot with more than one building (not including any accessory building) file,
with the Director of Planning and Building Safety for such lots, a Common
Signage Plan conforming with the provisions of this section, a 25%
increase in the maximum total sign area shall be allowed for each included
lot. This bonus shall be allocated within each lot as the owner(s) elects.
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C. Provisions of Common Signage. The Common Signage Plan shall contain
all of the information required for a Master Signage Plan and shall also
specify standards for consistency among all signs on the lots affected by
the Plan with regard to:
1. Color scheme;
2. Lettering or graphic style;
3. Lighting;
4. Location of each sign on the buildings;
5. Material; and,
6. Sign dimensions.
D. Showing Window Signs on Common or Master Signage Plan. A
Common or Master Signage Plan, including window signs, may simply
indicate the areas of the windows to be covered by window signs and the
general type of the window signs and need not specify the exact dimension
or nature of every window sign.
E. Limit on Number of Freestanding Signs Under Common Signage Plan.
The Common Signage Plan, for all lots with multiple uses or multiple
users, shall limit the number of free standing pole signs to a total of one
for each street on which the lots included in the plan have frontage and
shall provide for shared or common usage of such signs.
F. Other Provisions of Master of Common Signage Plans. The Master or
Common Signage Plan may contain such other restrictions as the owners
of the lots may reasonably determine.
G. Consent. The Master or Common Signage Plan shall be signed by all
owners or their authorized agents in such form as the Director of Planning
and Building Safety shall require.
H. Procedures. A Master or Common Signage Plan may be amended by
filing a new Master or Common Signage Plan that conforms with all
requirements of the ordinance then in effect.
I. Binding Effect. After approval of a Master or Common Signage Plan, no
sign shall be erected, placed, painted or maintained, except in conformance
with such plan, and such plan may be enforced in the same way as any
provision of this ordinance. In case of any conflict between the provisions
of such a plan and any other provision of this chapter, this chapter shall
control.
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20.60.070
20.60 SIGNS
SIGNS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY.
No signs shall be allowed in the public right -of -way, except as issued by the
Public Works Department, consistent with Chapter 12.04 of the El Segundo
Municipal Code, and as listed below:
A. Fermanent Signs. Permanent signs, including:
1. Public signs erected by or on behalf of a governmental body to
post legal notices, identify public property, convey public
information, and direct or regulate pedestrian or vehicular traffic;
2. Bus stop signs erected by a public transit company;
3. Informational signs of a public utility regarding its poles, lines,
pipes or facilities; and,
4. Awning, projecting and suspended signs projecting over a public
right -of -way in conformance with the provisions contained within
the latest adopted Uniform Building Code.
B. Temporary Signs. Temporary signs for which a permit has been issued
in accordance with Section 20.60.140 shall be issued only for signs
meeting the following requirements:
1. Such signs shall contain no commercial message; and,
2. Each sign shall be no more than 2 square feet in area.
C. Emergency Signs. Emergency wanting signs erected by a governmental
agency, a public utility company, or a contractor doing authorized or
permitted work within the public right -of -way.
D. Other Signs Forfeited. Any sign installed or placed on public property,
except in conformance with the requirements of this section, shall be
forfeited to the public and subject to confiscation. In addition to other
remedies hereunder, the City shall have the right to recover from the
owner or person placing such a sign the full costs of removal and disposal
of such sign.
SIGNS EXEMPT FROM REGULATION UNDER THIS ORDINANCE.
The following signs shall be exempt from regulation under this ordinance:
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Any public notice or warning required by a valid and applicable federal,
state or local law, regulation, or ordinance;
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B. Any sign inside a building, not attached to a window or door, and not
legible from a distance of more than 3 feet beyond the lot line of the lot
or parcel on which such a sign is located;
C. Works of art that do not include a commercial message;
D. Traffic control signs on private property, (e.g., Stop, Yield, and similar
signs), the face of which meet California Department of Transportation or
City Public Works standards and contain no commercial message;
E. Types. Temporary signs such as "For Sale ", "For Lease ", "For Rent ";
F. Political Signs. Accessory political signs shall be permitted in any zone,
except the Open -Space and Public - Facilities Zones subject to the
following:
1. Such signs shall not exceed 4 square feet in area; and
2. Shall be removed no later than 48 hours after the election or ballot
measure to which they refer.
3. Such signs shall not be permitted in any public right -of -way.
Political signs shall not be attached to utility poles or street signs
in the public right -of -way.
20.60.090 SIZE EXCEPTIONS.
The following size exceptions are allowed:
A. Nonresidential uses in the R -3 Zone shall be permitted one unlighted sign,
not to exceed 12 square feet in size, which pertains only to the sale, lease
or hire of the particular building, property or premises on which it is
displayed;
B. The wall sign allowed in the R -3 Zone shall be stationary, non - flashing,
not extend above or out from the front wall, and contain no advertising
except the name and street address of the building upon which it is placed;
C. Signs not exceeding an aggregate of 100 feet in surface area, advertising
development or the sale of subdivisions and tract homes, shall be permitted
in the R -1, R -2, R -3, PRD and MDR Zones during the initial period of the
development project. This period shall be defined as beginning with the
recording date of the subdivision map and terminating 12 months
thereafter; and,
D. Signs in the R -1, R -2, R -3, PRD and MDR Zones may identify those
persons engaged in construction on -site. However, such a sign is
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permitted only as long as construction is in progress, but under no
circumstances shall it exceed 6 months.
20.60.100 SIGNS PROH03rrED UNDER THIS ORDINANCE.
All signs not expressly permitted under this ordinance are prohibited in the city.
Such signs include, but are not limited to:
A. Beacons;
B. Pennants;
C_ Strings of lights not permanently mounted to a rigid background, except
those exempt under the previous section;
D. Trailer signs; and,
E. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this title, no outdoor advertising
structure or outdoor advertising display shall be placed within 500 feet of
either side of a state or county freeway or highway in a manner which
makes the matter displayed thereon visible to persons or passengers upon
any such thoroughfare.
Tins section shall have no application to the following:
1. Signs used exclusively:
a. For the display of official notices used by any court, public
body, official or for the posting of notices by any public
officer in the performance of a public duty, or by any
person in giving legal notice; and,
b. For directional warning or information purposes of a public
or semi -public nature, established and maintained by an
official body.
2. Signs used exclusively to advertise the ownership, sale or lease of
the property upon which the sign is placed or to advertise a
business conducted, services rendered or goods produced or sold
upon the premises, or any other lawful activity conducted upon the
premises; and,
3. Signs shall not rotate or otherwise move, nor shall they be so
located that any green, yellow or red light thereon will materially
or practically tend to interfere with approaching drivers readily
distinguishing them from a traffic signal.
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20.60.110 GENERAL PERMrr PROCEDURES.
The following procedures shall govern the application for, and issuance of, all sign
permits under this ordinance, and the submission and review of Common Signage
Plans and Master Signage Plans:
A. Appiicadons. All applications for sign permits of any kind and for
approval of a Master or Common Signage Plan shall be submitted to the
Department of Planning and Building Safety in accordance with application
specifications of the Department;
B. Fees. Each application for a sign permit or for approval of a Master or
Common Signage Plan shall be accompanied by the applicable fees, which
shall be established by the City Council from time to time by resolution;
C. Completeness. Within 5 days of receiving an application for a sign permit
for a Common or Master Signage Plan, the Director of Planning and
Building Safety shall review it for completeness. If the Director finds it
is complete, the application shall then be processed. If the Director finds
it is incomplete, the Director shall, within such 5 -day period, send to the
applicant a notice of the specific ways in which the application is deficient,
with appropriate references to the applicable sections of this chapter, and,
D. Action. Within 7 days of the submission of a complete application for a
sign permit, the Director shall either:
1. Issue the sign permit, if the sign(s) that is the subject of the
application conforms in every respect with the requirements of this
ordinance and of the applicable Master or Common Signage Plan;
or,
2. Reject the sign permit, if the sign(s) that is the subject of the
application fails in any way to conform with the requirements of
this chapter and/or of the applicable Master or Common Signage
Plan. In case of rejection, the Director shall specify in the
rejection the section(s) of this chapter or applicable plan with
which the sign(s) is inconsistent;
3. Approve the proposed plan if the sign(s) as shown on the plan and
the plan itself conforms in every respect with the requirements of
this chapter; or,
4. Reject the proposed plan if the sign(s) as shown on the plan or the
plan itself fails in any way to conform with the requirements of
this chapter. In case of a rejection, the Director shall specify in the
rejection the section(s) of this chapter with which the plan is
inconsistent.
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20.60.120 PERMITS TO CONSTRUCT OR MODIFY SIGNS.
Signs shall be erected, installed or created only in accordance with a duly issued
and valid sign construction permit from the Director of Planning and Building
Safety. Such permits shall be issued only in accordance with adopted City plan
check procedures.
The owner of a lot containing signs requiring a permit under this chapter shall at
all times maintain in force a sign permit for such property. Sign permits shall be
issued consistent with the latest adopted Uniform Building Code for individual
lots, notwithstanding the fact that a particular lot may be included with other lots
in a Common Signage Plan.
20.60.130 SIGN PERMITS - CONTINUING.
The owner of a lot containing signs requiring a permit under this chapter shall at
all times maintain in force a sign permit for such property. Sign permits shall be
issued consistent with the latest adopted Uniform Building Code for individual
lots, notwithstanding the fact that a particular lot may be included with other lots
in a Common Signage Plan.
20.60.140 TEMPORARY SIGN PERMITS (NON- RESIDENTIAL).
Temporary signs on private property shall be allowed only in nonresidential zones
upon the issuance of a Temporary Sign Permit, which shall be subject to the
following requirements:
A. Term. A temporary sign permit shall allow the use of a temporary sign
for a specified maximum 30 -day period, except those signs identifying
those persons engaged in construction on the site. This type of sign shall
be allowed for 6 months; and,
B. Number, Only one temporary sign permit shall be issued to the same
business license holder on the same lot in any calendar year.
20.60.150 PERMITS FOR SIGNS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY.
Permits for temporary private signs in the public right -of -way shall be issued by
the Public Works Department in accordance with Chapter 12.04.
20.60.160 VIOLATIONS.
Any of the following shall be a violation of this chapter and shall be subject to
the enforcement remedies and penalties provided by the El Segundo Municipal
Code and by State law:
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A. To install, create, erect or maintain any sign in a way that is inconsistent
with any plan or permit governing such sign or the lot on which the sign
is located;
B. To install, create, erect or maintain any sign requiring a permit without
such a permit;
C. To fail to remove any sign that is installed, created, erected or maintained
in violation of this chapter, or for which the sign permit has lapsed; or,
D. To continue any such violation, each such day of a continued violation
shall be considered a separate violation when applying the penalty portions
of this chapter.
Each sign installed, created, erected or maintained in violation of this chapter shall
be considered a separate violation when applying the penalty portions of this
chapter.
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Chapter 20.70 NON - CONFORMING BUILDINGS AND USES
Sections:
20.70.010 PURPOSE.
20.70.020 CHAPTER APPLICATION.
20.70.030 GENERAL PROVISIONS.
20.70.040 NON - CONFORMING LOTS.
20.70.050 RESIDENTIAL RESTRICTIONS.
20.70.060 NON - RESIDENTIAL RESTRICTIONS.
20.70.070 SMOKY HOLLOW SPECIFIC PLAN RESTRICTIONS.
20.70.010 PURPOSE.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish provisions for the continued use,
modification or removal of non - conforming buildings or uses. A non - conforming
building or use is one that was lawfully established and maintained, but due to
changes in the Zoning Code or other governmental actions, such building or use
no longer complies with the provisions of this title. A non - conforming building,
or portion of a building, or use shall constitute a non - conforming use of the
property.
It is also the intent of this chapter to permit non - conformities to continue until
they are removed. In addition, non - conformities shall not be enlarged, expanded,
extended, altered, moved, reestablished after abandonment or restored after
destruction, except as provided by this chapter. It is the goal of this chapter to
require non - conforming uses to be altered to conform to the current requirements
of this title.
20.70.020 CHAPTER APPLICATION.
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to buildings, structures, lands and uses
which hereafter become non - conforming due to any reclassification of zones
which occurred through the adoption of a new General Plan and subsequent
rezoning actions to provide consistency with the General Plan. Any uses which
become non - conforming due to these actions shall be considered legal
non - conforming uses and structures. If a use originally authorized by variance
prior to the effective date of this title, is located within a zone in which such use
is not permitted by the terms of this title, the use shall acquire a legal
non - conforming status.
20.70.030 GENERAL PROVISIONS.
The following conditions shall apply to non - conforming uses and structures:
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All non - conforming structures may undergo necessary maintenance to
provide for their safe and habitable use;
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B. If any non - conforming building is voluntarily removed, every future use
of the land on which the building is located shall conform to the
provisions of this title; and,
C. A non - conforming building partially damaged or completely destroyed by
fire, explosion or other casualty or Act of God or the public enemy may
be restored or rebuilt and the occupancy or use of the building or part
which existed at the time of the partial or complete destruction may be
continued subject to all other provisions existing at the time of original
construction.
20.70.040 NON - CONFORMING LOTS.
A lot of record existing before the effective date of this title, which does not
conform to the area and dimension standards of this title, may be used in
accordance with other provisions of this title. Even though such a lot fails to meet
the requirements for area or width, or both, for a particular zone, it may be used,
provided that yard dimensions and requirements other than those applying to area
or width of the lot be observed.
20.70.050 RESIDENTIAL RESTRICTIONS.
A. All legal or legal non - conforming structures within any Residential Zone,
in existence as of the effective date of this Title, which are now legal
non - conforming or become legal non - conforming due to changes in the
land use designation or zoning criteria under this Title, shall be permitted
to continue and remodel or rebuild provided all of the following
requirements are met:
1. Where a side yard setback is non - conforming, the width of the
existing side yard shall not be decreased or made more
non - conforming due to remodeling or reconstruction; and,
2. A non - conforming structure may expand, provided the expansion
meets all the applicable criteria of this title.
20.70.060 NON - RESIDENTIAL RESTRICTIONS.
All legal or legal non - conforming uses or buildings, in existence as of the
effective date of this Title, within the non - residential use categories and all
previously designated commercial properties which have been designated Multi-
Family Residential Zones by the 1992 General Plan, with the exception of Smoky
Hollow, which are now legal non - conforming or become legal non - conforming
due to changes in the land use designation or zoning criteria under this Title, shall
be permitted to rebuild or remodel subject to the following requirements:
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A. A non - conforming building or non - conforming use within any commercial
or industrial zoning category may be increased by a maximum of 20% or
15,000 square feet, whichever is less. The expansion itself shall meet the
requirements of this title related to setbacks, lot coverage, height and
parking, but shall not be required to compensate for any deficiency or
non - conformity in the original building or use; ;
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B. If a non - conforming building remains vacant for a period of 12
consecutive months, it shall be upgraded to meet all requirements of this
title prior to occupancy, except buildings which are actively available for
lease and occupancy, or are being remodeled pursuant to permit or subject
to Section 20.70.030, shall not be considered vacant for purposes of this
section;
C. A non - conforming use in a conforming or non - conforming building may
be replaced with another similar non - conforming use provided the building
is not vacant for more than 12 consecutive months, except buildings which
are actively available for lease and occupancy, or are being remodeled
pursuant to permit or subject to Section 20.70.030, shall not be considered
vacant for purposes of this section; and,
20.70.070 SMOKY HOLLOW SPECIFIC PLAN RESTRICTIONS.
A. Non - conforming Uses of Land. Where, at the time of passage of the
Specific Plan, lawful use of land exists which would not be permitted by
the regulations imposed by the Specific Plan, such use may be continued
so long as it remains otherwise lawful, provided:
1. No such non - conforming use shall be enlarged or increased, nor
extended to occupy a greater area of land than was occupied at the
effective date of adoption or amendment of the Specific Plan;
2. No such non - conforming use shall be moved in whole or in part to
any portion of the lot or parcel other than that occupied by such
use at the effective date of adoption or amendment of the Smoky
Hollow Specific Plan;
3. If any such non - conforming use vacates for any reason for a period
of more than 12 consecutive months, any subsequent use shall
conform to the regulations specified by the Specific Plan for the
zone in which such land is located; and,
4. No additional structure not conforming to the requirements of the
Specific Plan, shall be erected in connection with such
non - conforming use of land.
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B. Smoky Hollow: Non - conforming Structures. Where a lawful structure
exists at the effective date of adoption or amendment of the Specific Plan,
that could not be built under the terms of these regulations by reason of
restrictions on area, height, yards, its location on the lot, or other
requirements concerning the structure, such structure may be continued so
long as it remains in the same use and is otherwise lawful, subject to the
following provisions;
1. Such non - conforming structures may be expanded up to 50% of the
existing floor area or 15,000 square feet, whichever is greater. The
expansion itself shall meet all the requirements of the Smoky
Hollow Specific Plan, but shall not be required to compensate for
any deficiency or non - conformity in the original structure;
2. Should such non - conforming structure be involuntarily destroyed
to any extent, including total destruction, it may be rebuilt to the
identical use and original floor area, providing design guidelines
contained herein shall be respected, and further provided that onsite
parking be replaced to the ratio existing at the time of such
destruction; and,
3. Should such structure be moved for any reason for any distance
whatsoever, it shall thereafter conform to the regulations for the
zone in which it is located after it is moved.
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Chapter 20.72 ADMINISTRATIVE DETERMINATIONS
Sections:
20.72.010 PURPOSE.
20.72.020 ADMINISTRATIVE DETERMINATION.
20.72.030 ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT FILING AND REVIEW PROCESS.
20.72.040 DECISION.
20.72.050 EXPEDITIOUS REVIEW PROCESS.
20.72.060 PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW.
20.72.070 APPEALS.
20.72.010 PURPOSE.
The Administrative Determination and Administrative Use Permit (AUP) processes
provide expeditious methods for determining and approving the types of uses
permitted within individual zoning districts.
20.72.020 ADMINISTRATIVE DETERMINATION.
When a use is not specifically listed as either a permitted use or conditional use
under a particular zone, and when that use is proposed or classification of the use
is requested, the Director of Planning and Building Safety, upon written request
or upon his own initiative, shall determine whether said use is sufficiently similar
to a listed use in the particular zone to justify a finding that it should be deemed
either a permitted use, a conditional use or that an administrative use permit is
necessary in one or more zones. Before permitting or classifying an unlisted use,
the Director shall first determine that all of the following conditions exist:
A. The proposed use is consistent with the purpose of this Code;
B. The proposed use and its operation are compatible with the uses allowed
in the zone; and,
C. The proposed use is similar to one or more uses in the zone.
217.72.030 ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT FILING AND REVIEW PROCESS.
To initiate the review process, a petition for an AUP shall be filed with the
Department of Planning and Building Safety on forms provided by the Department
of Planning and Building Safety. Within 5 working days of filing a petition, the
Director of Planning and Building Safety shall notify the applicant as to the
completeness of the application. The Director of Planning and Building Safety
shall have the authority to request any additional information deemed necessary
to evaluate the application. Failure of the Director of Planning and Building Safety
to respond within 5 working days shall deem the application complete.
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20.72.040 DECISION.
Within 10 working days from the date an application is deemed complete, the
Director of Planning and Building Safety shall issue a written determination as to
the approval or denial of the application. The written determination shall state the
findings for decisions. In approving an application, the Director of Planning and
Building Safety shall have the authority to attach conditions to the approval
deemed necessary.
20.72.050 EXPEDITIOUS REVIEW PROCESS.
An expedited AUP shall provide for the processing of a completed AUP within
a period not to exceed 5 total working days. The written determination shall be
subject to the same review and appeal process described in Subsections 20.72.030
and 20.72.040. The Director of Planning and Building Safety is authorized to
select and utilize the services of a consultant, paid for by the applicant, for
purposes of processing the expedited review and written determination.
20.72.060 PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW.
All written determinations made by the Director of Planning and Building Safety
shall be placed as receive and file items on the next available agenda of the
Planning Commission. Any Planning Commissioner may request that an item be
set for a formal public hearing in the manner prescribed in Chapter 20.90. No
decision of the Director of Planning and Building Safety is final until the decision
is received and filed by the Planning Commission.
20.72.070 APPEALS.
All appeals shall be processed as provided by Chapter 20.82, Appeal or Review.
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Chapter 20.74 VARIANCE AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
Sections:
20.74.010
PURPOSE OF A VARIANCE.
20.74.020
AUTHORITY TO GRANT A VARIANCE.
20.74.030
VARIANCE - FINDINGS.
20.74.040
AUTHORITY TO GRANT A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT.
20.74.050
PURPOSE OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT.
20.74.060
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FINDINGS.
20.74.070
NOTICE AND HEARING.
20.74.080
HEARING - DECISION.
20.74.090
HEARING - RECORD.
20.74.100
NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION.
20.74.110
EFFECTIVE DATE OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION.
20.74.120
TRANSMISSION OF RECORD.
20.74.130
ADVERSE DECISION BY CITY COUNCIL.
20.74.140
ANNOUNCEMENT OF DECISION BY RESOLUTION.
20.74.150
NOTICE OF DECISION OF CITY COUNCIL.
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LAPSE OF APPROVAL.
20.74.170
SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF APPROVAL.
20.74.180
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL.
20.74.010 PURPOSE OF A VARIANCE.
The purpose of any variance is to allow for deviations from the standards
contained in this Title. Those standards which are determined at the discretion of
the Planning Commission, City Council, or administratively shall not be subject
to the variance process. However, a variance shall not grant a special privilege
not shared by other property in the same vicinity and zone.
20.74.020 AUTHORITY TO GRANT A VARIANCE.
When practical difficulties, unnecessary hardships or results inconsistent with the
general purpose of this title result through the strict and literal interpretation and
enforcement of the provisions thereof; the Planning Commission shall have
authority, subject to the provisions of this title, to grant upon such conditions as
it may determine such variance from the provisions of this title as may be in
harmony with its general purpose and intent, so that the spirit of this title shall be
observed, public safety and welfare secured and substantial justice done. A
variance granted pursuant to the provisions of this section shall run with the land
and shall continue to be valid upon change of ownership.
20.74.030 VARIANCE - FINDINGS.
Before any variance may be granted, it shall be found:
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That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions
applicable to the property or to the intended use that do not apply
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generally to the other property or class of use in the same vicinity and
zone;
B. That the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a
substantial property right possessed by other property in the same vicinity
and zone but which is denied to the property in question;
C. That the granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the
public welfare or injurious to the property or improvement in such vicinity
and zone in which the property is located; and,
D. That the granting of the variance will not adversely affect the General
Plan.
20.74.040 AUTHORITY TO GRANT A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT.
The Planning Commission may grant a conditional use permit upon application
for such uses allowed by this title.
20.74.050 PURPOSE OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT.
The purpose of a conditional use permit shall be:
A. To assure the compatibility of the particular use on the particular site in
relationship to other existing and potential uses within the general area in
which the use is proposed to be located;
B. To assure the proposed use is consistent and compatible with the purpose
of the zone in which the site is located; and,
C. To recognize and compensate for potential impacts that could be generated
by the proposed use, such as noise, smoke, dust, fumes, vibration, odors,
traffic and hazards.
20.74.060 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FINDINGS.
Before a conditional use permit may be granted, it shall be found:
A. That the proposed location of the conditional use is in accord with the
objectives of this title and the purposes of the zone in which the site is
located;
B. That the proposed location of the conditional use and the conditions under
which it would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the
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public health, safety or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity; and,
C. That the proposed conditional use will comply with each of the applicable
provisions of this chapter.
20.74.070 NOTICE AND HEARING.
Upon the filing of an application for a variance or conditional use permit by a
property owner or an applicant with the consent of the owner(s), the Director of
Planning and Building Safety shall give public notice, as provided in Chapter
20.90 Procedures for Hearings, Notice and Fees, of the intention to consider at a
public hearing the granting of a variance or conditional use permit.
20.74.080 HEARING - DECISION.
Not more than 40 calendar days following the termination of the proceedings of
the public hearing on a variance or conditional use permit, the Planning
Commission shall announce its findings by formal resolution. The resolution shall
recite, among other things, the facts and findings which, in the opinion of the
Planning Commission, make the granting or denial of the variance or conditional
use permit necessary to carry out the provisions and general purpose of this Title,
and shall order the variance or conditional use permit be granted or denied. If the
resolution orders the variance or conditional use permit be granted, it shall also
recite such conditions and limitations as the Planning Commission may impose.
20.74.090 HEARING - RECORD.
The formal resolution of the Planning Commission announcing its findings shall
become a permanent record in the files of the Planning Commission. (Ord. 507).
20 74.100 NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION.
Upon rendering of a decision ordering a variance or conditional use permit be
granted or denied, a copy of the resolution shall be mailed to the applicant at the
address shown on the application filed with the Planning Commission and to any
other person requesting a copy.
20.74.110 EFFECTIVE DATE OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION.
The action of the Planning Commission in granting or denying a variance or
conditional use permit shall become final and effective 10 calendar days after the
date of the Planning Commission action unless an appeal in writing is filed with
the City Council.
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20.74.120 TRANSMISSION OF RECORD.
Upon receipt of a written appeal filed with the City Council, as provided in this
chapter, the Clerk of the City Council shall advise the Secretary of the Planning
Commission who shall transmit to the Clerk of the City Council the Planning
Commission's complete record of the case.
20.74.130 ADVERSE DECISION BY CITY COUNCIL.
If the City Council, upon appeal of a Planning Commission decision, proposes an
action that is in any way contrary to the recommendations of the Planning
Commission, it may, before final action is taken, request a further report of the
Planning Commission on the matter. Failure of the Planning Commission to
report to the City Council within 40 calendar days after the request may be
deemed to be approval by the Planning Commission of any proposed change.
20.74.140 ANNOUNCEMENT OF DECISION BY RESOLUTION.
The City Council, upon appeal of a Planning Commission decision, shall announce
its decision by resolution not more than 40 calendar days following the
termination of proceedings of the hearing or upon receipt of a report from the
Planning Commission if the matter was referred back to the Planning Commission.
The resolution shall recite and order, among other things, that the variance or
conditional use permit be granted or denied or modified, subject to the conditions
or limitations that the City Council may impose. The variance or conditional use
permit shall become effective the date of the City Council action approving said
application.
20.74.150 NOTICE OF DECISION OF CITY COUNCIL.
Following the adoption of a resolution ordering that a variance or conditional use
permit be granted or denied, a copy of the resolution shall be mailed to the
applicant and to any other parties requesting notice of the action, and one copy
shall be attached to the Planning Commission's file of the case and the file
returned to the Planning Commission for permanent filing.
20.71.160 LAPSE OF APPROVAL.
Approval of a variance or conditional use permit shall lapse under the following
provision:
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A. Variance
1. A variance shall lapse and shall become void 1 year following the
date on which the variance became effective, unless prior to the
expiration of 1 year:
a. A valid building permit is issued and construction is
commenced and diligently pursued toward completion on
the site which was the subject of the variance application;
or,
b. A Certificate of Occupancy is issued authorizing occupancy
of the site or structure which was the subject of the
variance application; or,
C. The site is occupied if no building permit or certificate of
occupancy is required; or,
d. Unless by conditions of the variance a greater time is
allowed.
2. A variance subject to lapse may be renewed for an additional
period to be specified by the Planning Commission, provided that
prior to the expiration date, a written request for renewal of the
variance is filed with the Director of Planning and Building Safety.
3. The Planning Commission may grant or deny an application for
renewal of a variance for due cause.
B. Conditional Use Permit
1. A conditional use permit issued under the terms of this chapter
shall expire 24 months after its approval if the use has not
commenced; or if improvements are required, but construction has
not commenced under a valid building permit.
2. The expiration of the approved conditional use permit shall
terminate all proceedings. The City shall not be responsible to
notify the applicant of a pending expiration.
3. For purposes of this Title, work shall be deemed to have been
commenced at such time as any portion of the on -site
improvements shall be placed in or on the real property and affixed
thereto in permanent position. Upon application made not less than
10 days prior to the lapsing of a permit, the Planning Commission
shall have authority to extend the period mentioned in Subsection 1
of this section for an additional period of 60 days. The Planning
Commission shall have the power in its discretion to require a
public hearing on any such application for an extension upon such
notice as it shall prescribe. In the event the Planning Commission
denies the extension, the applicant may, within 10 days of the
decision of the Planning Commission, appeal the decision to the
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City Council and the decision of the City Council thereon shall be
final.
20.74.170 SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF APPROVAL.
Upon violation of any applicable provision of this Chapter, or if granted subject
to conditions, upon failure to comply with conditions, or if approval was obtained
by fraud, a variance or conditional use permit shall be suspended automatically.
The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing within 40 days, in accord
with the procedure prescribed in Section 20.74.070, and if not satisfied that the
regulation, general provision, or condition is being complied with, may revoke
the approval or take such action as may be necessary to ensure compliance with
the regulation, general provision, or condition. Within 10 days following the date
of a decision of the Planning Commission concerning revocation of a permit, the
Director of Planning and Building Safety shall transmit to the City Council written
notice of the Decision. The decision shall become final 30 days following the
date of the Planning Commission decision unless an appeal has been filed in
accordance with Section 20.82 within the prescribed 10 -day appeal period.
20.74.180 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL.
Conditions of approval may be set for either a variance or conditional use permit.
Such conditions may include establishing limits on the duration a use permit may
exist.
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Chapter 20.78 ADJUSTMENTS
Sections:
20.78.010
GRANTING.
20.78.020
PROCEDURE.
20.78 030
SETTING FOR HEARING.
20.78.040
NECESSARY FINDINGS.
20.78.050
CONDITIONS.
20.78.060
HEARING.
20.78.070
NOTIFICATION.
20.78.010 GRANTING.
Whenever a strict interpretation of the provisions of this Title or its application to
any specific case or situation pertaining to height or position of wall, hedge or
fence would result in the unreasonable deprivation of the use or enjoyment of
property, an adjustment may be granted in respect to height or position of wall,
fence or hedge, subject to the following restriction and in the manner hereafter
provided.
No adjustment shall be made to permit a wall, hedge or fence to exceed 8 feet in
height.
20.78.020 PROCEDURE.
The applicant for an adjustment shall apply in letter form, stating the adjustment
desired and explaining the strict interpretation of this title would result in the
unreasonable deprivation of the use or enjoyment of his property. The applicant
shall submit the application with the required filing fee to cover the cost of
investigation and postage.
20.78.030 SETTING FOR HEARING.
The Director of Planning and Building Safety shall set the matter for public
hearing by mailing notice thereof to the applicant and the owners of abutting
property by first class mail at least 10 days prior to the hearing. The requested
adjustment shall be heard before the Director of Planning and Building Safety or
a member of the Planning Commission appointed by the chairman of the Planning
Commission, or both.
20.78.040 NECESSARY FINDINGS.
No adjustment shall be granted unless the following findings are made:
Q
That the proposed adjustment would not be detrimental to the
neighborhood or district in which the property is located;
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B. That the proposed adjustment is necessary in order that the applicant may
not be deprived unreasonably in the use or enjoyment of his property; and,
C. That the proposed adjustment is consistent with the legislative intent of
this Title.
20.78.050 CONDITIONS.
Whenever any adjustment is granted, the Director of Planning and Building Safety
or the Planning Commission member who is hearing the matter shall impose such
conditions as may be necessary to safeguard the interests of the neighborhood or
district, and in all cases shall impose the following conditions:
A. That the adjustment shall not become effective until 7 days from the
granting thereof has elapsed or, if an appeal is filed or a review called for,
until final determination has been made on the appeal or review; and,
B. That the adjustment shall become null and void if the privileges granted
thereunder has not been utilized within 180 days from the effective date
thereof.
20.78.060 HEARING.
A determination on an adjustment shall be made by the Director of Planning and
Building Safety or the Planning Commission member who is hearing the matter
within 10 days after the hearing.
20.78.070 NOTTFICATION.
Copies of the findings and decision of the Director of Planning and Building
Safety shall be mailed to each member of the Planning Commission and to the
applicant.
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Chapter 20.82 APPEAL OR REVIEW
Sections:
20.82.010
PURPOSE.
20.82.020
APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION.
20.82.030
CITY COUNCIL ACTION.
20.82.040
FEE.
20.82.050
NOTICE PROCEDURES.
20.82.010 PURPOSE.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish procedures for appeal of Planning
Commission decisions for those individuals aggrieved by those decisions.
20.82.020 APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION.
Any individual may appeal a decision of the Planning Commission to the City
Council. The appeal shall be made within 10 calendar days of the date of
notification of the applicant of the decision by filing a letter of appeal with the
City Clerk. The appeal shall state specifically wherein it is claimed there was an
error or abuse of discretion by the body making the decision or where a decision
is not supported by the evidence in the record. 'Within 10 days following the
receipt of an appeal, the Director of Planning and Building Safety shall transmit
to the City Council the letter of appeal, the application and all other papers
constituting the record upon which the action of the Planning Commission was
taken.
20.82.030 CITY COUNCIL ACTION.
The City Council shall hold at least one hearing on the decision of the Planning
Commission which has been appealed. The hearing shall be held within 40
calendar days of the appeal request. The City Council may affirm, reverse or
modify a decision of the Planning Commission, provided that if an appealed
decision is reversed or modified, the City Council shall, on the basis of the record
transmitted and such additional evidence as may be submitted, make the findings
required by this chapter a prerequisite to granting the application or shall
specifically decline to make such findings. The decision of the City Council shall
be final.
20.82.040 FEE.
An appeal shall be accompanied by a fee, established by the City Council, to
cover the cost of processing the appeal. The fee shall be refunded if the appeal
is upheld by the City Council.
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20.82 APPEAL OR REVIEW
20.82.050 NOTICE PROCEDURES.
T'he City Council hearing and notification procedures for appeals shall be those
utilized as part of the applications original hearing process, except, that in all
cases, the appellant, the property owner, applicant and applicant's agent shall
receive notice of said hearing at least 10 days prior to the scheduled hearing date.
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Chapter 20.86 AMENDMENTS
Sections:
20.86.010
PURPOSE.
20.86.020
INITIATION.
20.86.030
APPLICATION.
20.86.040
PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING PROCEDURE.
20.86.050
APPROVAL- NOTICE OF DECISION.
20.86.060
DENIAL - NOTICE OF DECISION.
20.86.070
DENIAL - ACTION FINAL.
20.86.080
CITY COUNCIL HEARING PROCEDURE.
20.86.090
REFERRAL TO PLANNING COMMISSION.
20.86.100
DECISION - ANNOUNCEMENT.
20.86.110
NOTICE OF DECISION.
20.86.010 PURPOSE.
Whenever public necessity, convenience and general welfare require, the
modification of Zoning Boundaries established by this Title, the classification of
permitted or conditionally permitted uses, or other provisions of this Title, such
changes may be undertaken in one of the following methods:
A. By amending the Zoning Map;
B. By amending precise plans; and,
C. By revising the text of the Zoning Code.
20.8 6.020 INITIATION.
Amendments of this title may be initiated:
A. Upon the verified application of one or more owners of property which is
proposed to be changed or reclassified;
B. Upon the adoption of a motion by the Planning Commission; and,
C. Upon the adoption of a motion by the City Council requesting the Planning
Commission to process in the manner prescribed by law:
1. Any change in zone boundaries;
2. Any change to a precise plan; or,
3. Any amendment of the Zoning Code text.
20.86.030 APPLICATION.
Whenever the owner of any land or building desires an amendment, supplement
to or change of the regulations prescribed for his property or desires approval of
an amendment to a precise plan, he shall file an application with the Department
of Planning and Building Safety.
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20.86 AMENDMENTS
20.86.040 PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING PROCEDURE.
Upon filing of a verified application or upon the adoption of a motion by the City
Council or the Planning Commission, the Planning Commission shall hold a public
hearing as provided in Chapter 20.90.
The Planning Commission shall announce its findings by formal resolution not
more than 40 calendar days following the hearing, and the resolution shall recite,
among other things, the facts and reasons which, in the opinion of the Planning
Commission, make the approval or denial of the application necessary to carry out
the general purpose of this title, and shall recommend the adoption of the
Amendment or modification to the precise plan by the City Council or deny the
application.
20.86.050 APPROVAL - NOTICE OF DECISION.
When the Planning Commission's action is to recommend the adoption of the
Amendment or the approval of the precise plan modification to the City Council,
the Planning Commission shall notify the applicant by forwarding a copy of the
resolution to the applicant at the address shown upon the application.
20.86.060 DENIAL -- NOTICE OF DECISION.
When the action of the Planning Commission is to deny an application, the
Planning Commission shall notify the applicant by forwarding a copy of the
resolution to the address shown upon the application.
20.86.070 DENIAL -- ACTION FINAL.
The action of the Planning Commission in denying an application for an
Amendment or to deny approval of a precise plan shall be final and conclusive
unless, within 10 calendar days following the date of the Planning Commission
action, an appeal, in writing, is filed with the City Council as provided by Chapter
20.82, Appeal and Review.
20.86.080 CITY COUNCIL HEARING PROCEDURE.
Within 40 calendar days following receipt of the resolution from the Planning
Commission recommending action on a public hearing item, the City Council shall
conduct a duly advertised public hearing on the matter, public notice of which
shall be given as provided in Chapter 20.90 Procedures for Hearings, Notice and
Fee.
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20.86.090 REFERRAL TO PLANNING COMMISSION.
If the City Council proposes a change in any proposed amendment or precise plan
modification recommended by the Planning Commission, it shall, before final
action is taken, advise the Planning Commission of the proposed change and
request a further report of the Planning Commission on the matter. Failure of the
Planning Commission to report to the City Council within 40 calendar days after
the request may be deemed to be approval by the Planning Commission of any
proposed change.
20.86.100 DECISION - ANNOUNCEMENT.
The City Council shall announce its decision by resolution not more than 40
calendar days following the termination of proceedings of the hearing or from
receipt of the report from the Planning Commission when a matter has been
referred back to the Planning Commission.
20.86.110 NOTICE OF DECISION.
Following the adoption by the City Council of a resolution ordering action on an
amendment to this Title, precise plan modification, or denying an application or
recommendation for an Amendment, or precise plan modification, one copy of the
resolution shall be forwarded to the applicant at the address shown upon the
application, and one copy shall be attached to the file.
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Chapter 20.90 PROCEDURES FOR HEARINGS, NOTICES AND FEES
Sections:
20.90.010
APPLICATION FORM.
20.90.020
APPLICATION RECORD.
20.90.030
FILING FEES.
20.90.040
SETTING OF HEARINGS.
20.90.050
NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS.
20.90.070
RULES OF CONDUCT DURING A PUBLIC HEARING.
20.90.080
CONTINUATION OF A PUBLIC HEARING.
20.90.090
HEARING FILES.
20.90.010 APPLICATION FORM.
All requests necessitating a public hearing shall be filed with the City using an
approved application form. These requests shall include, but not be limited to:
A. Changes to a zoning boundary;
B. Amendment to the Zoning Code;
C. Conditional use permits;
D. Variances;
E. Modifications to precise plans, conditional use permits, unclassified use
permits and variances.
20.90.020 APPLICATION RECORD.
Applications filed pursuant to this title shall become a part of the permanent
official records of the Planning Commission, and there shall be attached thereto
and permanently filed therewith copies of all notices and actions with certificates
and affidavits of posting, mailing or publications pertaining thereto.
20.90.030 FILING FEES.
The applicant shall, at the time of filing an application, pay to the City such fees
to cover the cost of examining and processing the application, in an amount as
fixed and established by City Council.
20.90.040 SETTING OF HEARINGS.
All proposals requiring a public hearing shall be set by the Secretary of the
Planning Commission when the hearings are to be held before the Planning
Commission, and by the City Clerk for hearings to be held before the City
Council.
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20.90.050
20.90 PROCEDURES FOR HEARINGS
NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS.
Applications requiring a public hearing shall contain specific information and be
distributed as in the manner prescribed below.
Notification Process
Notice shall be provided in all of the following ways:
A. Notice of the hearing shall be mailed or delivered at least 10 days prior to
the hearing to the owner of the subject real property or the owner's duly
authorized agent, and to the project applicant.
B. Notice of the hearing shall be mailed or delivered at least 10 days prior to
the hearing to each local agency expected to provide water, sewage,
streets, roads, schools, or other residential facilities or services to the
project, whose ability to provide those facilities and services may be
significantly affected.
C. Notice of the hearing shall be mailed or delivered at least 10 days prior to
the hearing to 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. In lieu of utilizing the assessment roll, the local agency may
utilize records of the county assessor or tax collector which contain more
recent information than the assessment roll. If the number of owners to
whom notice would be mailed or delivered pursuant to this paragraph or
paragraph A is greater than 1,000, the City, in lieu of mailed or delivered
notice, may provide notice at least 10 days prior to the hearing by placing
a display advertisement of at least one -eighth page in at least one
newspaper of general circulation within the local agency in which the
proceeding is conducted.
D. If the notice is mailed or delivered pursuant to paragraph C., the notice
shall also either be:
1. Published at least 10 days prior to the hearing pursuant to Section
6061 of the California Government Code, in at least one newspaper
of general circulation within the local agency which is conducting
the proceeding.
2. Posted at least 10 days prior to the hearing in at least three public
places within the boundaries of the local agency, including one
public place in the area directly affected by the proceeding.
E. In addition to the notice procedures listed above, the City may provide
notice of the public hearing in any other manner it deems, necessary or
desirable.
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Contents of Notification
The contents of the public hearing notice shall include:
A. A title stating "Notice of Proposed " (with the blank
space containing the title of the application);
B. The date, time and place of a public hearing;
C. The identity of the hearing body;
D. A general explanation of the matter to be considered; and,
E. A general description, in text or as a diagram of the location of the
property.
20.90.070 RULES OF CONDUCT DURING A PUBLIC HEARING.
The Planning Commission may establish rules governing the conduct of public
hearings conducted by it.
20.90.080 CONTINUATION OF A PUBLIC HEARING.
If, for any reason, testimony on any case set for public hearing cannot be
completed on the date set for the hearing, the person presiding at the public
hearing may, before adjournment or recess thereof, publicly announce the time and
place at which the hearing will be continued. No further notice is required.
20.90.090 HEARING FILES.
A summary of all pertinent testimony offered at public hearings held in connection
with an application filed pursuant to this title and the names of persons testifying
shall be recorded and made a part of the permanent files of the case.
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Chapter 20.92 COASTAL ZONE DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURES
Sections:
20.92.010
PURPOSE.
20.92.020
PERMIT APPLICATION REQUIRED.
20.92.030
EXEMPT DEVELOPMENT.
20.92.040
PERMIT PROCEDURES.
20.92.050
NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.
20.92.060
NOTICE CONTENTS.
20.92.070
ZONE CHANGES.
20.92.080
PENALTY.
20.92.010 PURPOSE.
Coastal Development procedures are established to ensure that all public and
private development in the Coastal Zone of El Segundo is consistent with the
City's certified Local Coastal Plan. The area affected by these regulations is
located west of Vista Del Mar.
20.92.020 PERMIT APPLICATION REQUIRED.
In addition to any other permits or approvals required by the City, a Coastal
Development Permit (CDP) shall be required and obtained from the City prior to
commencement of any development in the Coastal Zone of the City, except:
A. Developments on tide lands, submerged lands, or public trust lands over
which the Coastal Commission has original permit jurisdiction;
B. Developments determined to be exempt from the coastal development
permit requirements pursuant to State law or regulations.
An application shall be filed with the Director of Planning and Building Safety
and a fee paid to the City to cover the cost of examining and processing the
application.
All such permits shall be processed in the time, form, and manner required by the
Public Resources Code of the state of California, particularly Sections 65920-
65960 of said Code and shall be processed as expeditiously as possible.
Concurrent processing may be scheduled for any other required discretionary
permits.
20.92.030 EXEMPT DEVELOPMENT.
No fee, public hearing, notice, or development permit shall be required for the
types of development classified as exempt from Coastal Development Permit
(CDP) requirements by State law or regulations.
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Whenever a permit is issued in the Coastal Zone by any department of the City
and it is determined that the subject of the permit does not require a CDP because
it is exempt, a memorandum to that effect shall be appended to the city's file copy
of the permit. The file copy of the permit and the memorandum shall contain the
applicant's name, the location of the project, and a brief description of the project.
20.92.040 PERMrr PROCEDURES.
The following procedures shall be required for a CDP prior to the issuance of
such permit:
A. Jurisdiction. Upon receipt of an application for a CDP and prior to permit
approval, the Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing in
accordance with the regulations specified in this Chapter;
B. Findings required. A CDP shall be granted only upon findings that the
proposed development conforms to the certified Local Coastal Plan and
Coastal Act public access and recreational policies;
C. Date of final local action. The date when the Planning Commission adopts
a resolution and findings approving or disapproving an application for a
CDP;
D. Notice of final local action. Within 7 calendar days of the date of the final
local action on a CDP, a notice shall be sent to the applicant, to the
Coastal Commission, and to any persons who specifically request such
notice by submitting a self - addressed, stamped envelope. Such notice shall
be accompanied by a copy of the Planning Commission resolution stating
conditions of approval and written findings and the procedures for appeal
of the action to the Coastal Commission;
E. Appeals to Coastal Commission. All actions on CDP's may be appealed
to the extent permitted by law to the Coastal Commission by an applicant,
any aggrieved person, or by any two members of the Coastal Commission
according to the procedures of the Coastal Commission;
F. Appeal period. The final local action must be appealed, if at all, within 20
calendar days of the receipt by the executive director of the notice of final
local approval as provided in Section 20.92.050(4). The appeal period for
projects approved by operation of law shall begin to run only upon the
receipt of the local government notice that it has to take final action by
operation of law pursuant to Government Code Sections 65950- 65957.1;
and,
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G. Effective date of a CDP. A CDP shall become final only after expiration
of the 10- working -day appeal period to the Coastal Commission or after
the 21st calendar day following final local action, whichever is later. The
final decision of the local government on a CDP shall become effective
within the time period stated above unless any of the following occur:
1. An appeal is filed according to Coastal Commission regulations;
2. The notice of local government action does not meet Coastal
Commission regulations;
3. The notice is not received in the Commission's office in time to
allow distribution and review within the appeal period; or,
4. Local notice is not given in accordance with Section 20.92.050 (4).
20.92.050 NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.
Notice of public hearing to consider a development within the local Coastal Zone
shall be given by:
A. First class mailing of a written notice not less than 10 days prior to the
hearing date by:
1. The mailing of a notice to the owner of the property or duly
authorized agent;
2. The mailing of a notice to all property owners and residents within
100 feet of the subject property;
3. The mailing of a notice to the Coastal Commission; and,
4. The mailing of a notice to all persons requesting notice for the
individual project or all coastal zone hearings;
B. The mailing or delivery of a notice to the El Segundo Public Library to be
posted or kept in a public file; and,
C. The posting of a notice on the site. The posting and maintenance of such
notice shall be the responsibility of the applicant. Such notices shall be
posted in a manner prescribed by the Director of Planning and Building
Safety. Failure to adequately post or maintain the notice shall be cause for
the continuance of the hearing.
20.92.060 NOTICE CONTENTS.
All notices shall contain the following information:
A. A statement that the development is within the Coastal Zone;
B. The date of filing the application and the name of the applicant;
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C. The number assigned to the application;
D. A description of the development and its proposed location;
E. The date, time, and place at which the application will be heard by the
local governing body or hearing officer;
F. A brief description of the general procedure of local government
concerning the conduct of hearing and local actions; and,
G. The system for Coastal Commission appeals.
20.92.070 ZONE CHANGES.
No zone change on any site in the El Segundo Coastal Zone shall become
effective until certified by the Coastal Commission.
20.92.080 PENALTY.
Any violation of the provisions of this chapter within the El Segundo Coastal
Zone shall also in appropriate cases constitute a violation of Division 20, Section
30000 et seq. of the Public Resources Code of the State of California and shall be
subject to the remedies, fines and penalties provided in Division 20, Chapter 9,
Section 30800 et seq. of the Public Resources Code. This provision shall not
preclude any enforcement under the provisions of this code. Any violation of the
provisions of this chapter shall also constitute a violation of the El Segundo
Municipal Code.
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Chapter 20.97 AUTHORITY TO INSPECT
Sections:
20 97.010 AUTHORITY TO INSPECT.
20.97.010 AUTHORITY TO INSPECT.
Whenever necessary to make any inspection to enforce any of the provisions of
this Title, the Director of Planning and Building Safety or an authorized
representative of the Director, is authorized to enter any property, premises, or
building at all reasonable times. If such property, premises, or building is
occupied, the Director or his/her representative shall fast present proper
credentials and request entry; and if such building or premises is unoccupied, a
reasonable effort shall be made to locate the owner or other persons having charge
or control of the property, premises, or building to request entry. If entry is
refused, the Director of Planning and Building Safety or his or her authorized
representative may seek an administrative inspection warrant and shall have
recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry.
Ordinance No. 1212 -316- November 16, 1993
Chapter 20.98 PENALTY
Sections:
20.98.010 VIOLATIONS.
20.98.020 PENALTY, INFRACTION.
20.98.030 PENALTY, MISDEMEANOR.
20.98.040 EACH DAY A SEPARATE OFFENSE.
20.98.010 VIOLATIONS.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to violate any provisions
or fail to comply with any requirements of this Title. A violation of any of the
provisions or failing to comply with any of the mandatory requirements of this
Code shall constitute an infraction; except that any such violation may, at the
discretion of the City Attorney, be charged and prosecuted as a misdemeanor.
20.98.020 PENALTY, INFRACTION.
Any person violating provisions of this title may be deemed guilty on an
infraction and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine in an amount
established by the City Councilor court of law.
20.98.030 PENALTY, MISDEMEANOR.
Any person violating provisions of this title may be deemed guilty of a
misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable as provided in
Section 1.12.010 of the El Segundo Municipal Code.
20.98.040 EACH DAY A SEPARATE OFFENSE.
Each person found guilty of a violation shall be deemed guilty of a separate
offense for every day during any portion of which any violation of any provision
of this title is committed, continued or permitted by such person and shall be
punishable therefor as provided for in Section 20.98.030. Any use, occupation or
building or structure maintained contrary to the provisions hereof shall constitute
a public nuisance.
Ordinance No. 1212 -317- November 16, 1993
ABUTTING /ABUTTING PROPERTY
Defined 20.08.015
Setback relationship, OS Zone 20.18.060D
Setback relationship, P Zone 20.19.060D
Setback relationship, P -F Zone 20.30.060C
ACCESS
C -RS Zone 20.31.060H
C -2 Zone 20.32.060H
C -3 Zone 20.33.060H
CO Zone 20.34.060H
MU Zone 20.36.060H
M -1 Zone 20.40.060H
M -2 Zone 20.41.060H
ACCESSORY
Defined 20.08 020
ADMINISTRATIVE DETERMINATIONS
Chapter 20.72.000
OS Zone 20.18.020, 025, 040
P Zone 20.19.020, 040
R -1 Zone 20.20.020, 025, 030, 040
PRD Zone 20.21.020, 030
R -2 Zone 20.22 020, 025, 040
R -3 Zone 20.24.020, 025, 040
P -F Zone 20.30.020, 025, 040
C -RS Zone 20.31.020, 025, 030, 040
C -2 Zone 20.32.020, 025, 030, 040
C -3 Zone 20.33.020, 025, 030, 040
CO Zone 20.34.020, 025, 030, 040
MU Zone 20 36.020, 025, 030, 040
M -1 Zone 20.40 020, 025, 030, 040
M -2 Zone 20.41.020, 025, 030, 040
SB Zone 20.42.020, 025, 040
MM Zone 20.43 020, 025, 040
GAC Zone 20.44.020, 025
MDR Zone 20.45.020, 025
VJULT BOOKSTORE
Defined 20.08 025
ADULT BUSINESS
Defined 20 08 030
ADULT CABARET
Defined 20.08.035
ADULT MINI - MOTION PICTURE THEATER
Defined 20.08.040
Defined 20.08 045
ADULT VIDEO OR ARCADE STORES
Defined 20.08.085
ADVERTISING DISPLAY
Defined 20.08.090
ADVERTISING STRUCTURE
Defined 20.08.095
AGGRIEVED PERSON
Defined 20.08. 100
ALLEY
Aggrieved Individuals, Appeal or Review
20.82.010
Permit Procedures, Coastal Zone 20.92.040
Defined 20.08 105
R -3 Zone 20.24 100
Setbacks, C -RS Zone 20.31.060D
Setbacks, C -2 Zone 20.32.060D
Setbacks, C -3 Zone 20.33.060D
Setbacks, CO Zone 20.34.060D
Setbacks, MU Zone 20.36.060D
Setbacks, M -1 Zone 20.40.060D
Setbacks, M -2 Zone 20.41.060D
Setbacks, SB Zone 20.42.060D
Landscaping, SB Zone 20.42.070
Setbacks, MM Zone 20.43.060D
Circulation Plan, Smoky Hollow Specific
Plan 20.46.020F
General Provisions, Off -Street Parking and
Loading Spaces 20.54.020
ALTERATION
Defined 20.08. 110
ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION
Defined 20.08.115
ro
a ,I\ lit7ulti
Defined 20.08.120
Amended Zoning Map 20.16.050
AMENITIES
Defined 20.08.125
Development Standards, TDM 20.55.030
APARTMENT
Defined 20.08.130
Permitted Uses, MDR Zone 20.45.020
APPEALABLE AREA
Defined 20.08.135
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APPEALS
Chapter 20.82.000
PRD Zone 20.21.120
SB Zone 20.42. 110
MM Zone 20.43. 110
GAC Zone 20.44.110
ARCADE /VIDEO ESTABLISHMENT
Defined 20.08.145
AUTOMOBILE DISMANTLING
Defined 20.08.150
Prohibited Uses, SB Zone 20.42.050
Prohibited Uses, MM Zone 20.43.050
AVERAGE VEHICLE RIDERSHIP
Defined 20.08.155
Requirements, TSM 20.56.050
BASEMENT
Defined 20.08 160
BAY WINDOW
Defined 20.08.165
BICYCLE FACILITIES
BLOCK
TDM regulations, Development Standards
20.55.030
Defined 20.08.170
IS60*11@QM19I1b9B
Defined 20.08.175
Permitted Uses 20.24.020
BUILDING
Defined 20.08.180
Nonconforming 20.70.010
BUILDING AREA
OS Zone 20.18.060G
R -1 Zone 20.20.060F
R -2 Zone 20.22.060F
R -3 Zone 20.24.060E
C -RS Zone 20.31.060F
C -2 Zone 20.32.060F
C -3 Zone 20.33.060F
CO Zone 20.34.060F
MU Zone 20.36.060F
M -1 Zone 20.40.060F
M -2 Zone 20.41.060F
SB Zone 20.42.060F
BUILDING AREA (Cont.)
MM Zone 20.43.060F
GAC Zone 20.44.060F
BUILDING HEIGHT
Defined 20.08.185
BUILDING, MAIN
Defined 20.08 190
BUILDING SITE
Defined 20.08.195
BUILDING WALL MODULATION
R -1 Zone 20.20.060G
R -2 Zone 20.22 060H
R -3 Zone 20.24.060I
MDR Zone 20 45.060H
BUSINESS
Defined 20.08.200
BUSPOOL
Defined 20.08.205
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT (CEQA)
Defined 20.08.210
CARNIVALS
General Provisions 20.12.150
CARPOOL
Defined 20.08.215
Development Standards, TDM 20 55.030
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
Defined 20.08.220
For Work Affecting Designated Cultural
Resources 20.52.060
Procedure and Criteria 20.52.070
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
Defined 20.08.225
Monitoring 20.55.040
Variance 20.74.160.A.1.b.
Maintenance of Required Parking 20.54.120
CHARITABLE INSTITUTION
Defined 20.08.230
Charitable Institutions, P -F Zone 20.30.050
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CHURCH
CLUB
CNEL
Defined 20.08.235
R -2 Zone 20.22.040
P -F Zone 20.30.040
C -RS Zone 20.31.040
Defined 20.08.240
C -RS Zone 20.31.020
Defined 20.08.245
Sound Transmission Control Regulations
20.58.020, 040 -080
COMMISSION
Defined 20.08.250
Amendments 20.86.040 -100
Procedures for Hearings 20.90.020, 040
Adjustments, Hearing, 20.78.030
Adjustments, Notifications 20.78.070
COASTAL ZONE
Defined 20.08.255
Chapter 20.92.000
COMMUTER MATCHING SERVICE
Defined 20.08.260
TSM, 20.56.030
CONDOMINIUM
Defined 20.08.265
Dwelling, Multiple Family 20.08.345
R -3 Zone 20.24.040
MDR Zone 20.24.020
CONSTRUCTION
Defined 20.08.270
Temporary Construction Buildings
20.12.110
0ONSTRUCTION YARD
Defined 20.08.275
M -2 Zone 20.41.020
CORNER CLEARANCE
Restrictions on 20.12.060
COURT
Defined 20.08.280
CULTURAL RESOURCE
also Designated Cultural Resource
Defined 20.08.285
Purpose, Historic Preservation 20.52.010
Authority, Historic Preservation 20.52.020
Designation of 20.52.040
List of Designated 20.52.050
Certificate of Appropriateness
20.52.060-070
DAY CARE, LARGE FAMILY
Defined 20.08.290
R -1 Zone 20.20.030
R -2 Zone 20.22.030
R -3 Zone 20.24.020
DAY CARE, SMALL FAMILY
Defined 20.08.295
R -1 Zone 20.20.020
DAY NURSERY
Defined 20.08.300
PRD Zone 20.21.020
M
Defined 20.08.305
Sound Transmission Control Chapter
20.58.000
DEMOLITION
Defined 20.08.310
Criteria, Historic Preservation 20 52.070
DESIGNATED CULTURAL RESOURCE
Defined 20.08.315
DEVELOPER
Defined 20.08.320
DEVELOPMENT
Defined 20.08.325
DISPLAY SURFACE
Defined 20.08.330
DRIVE -THRU OR FAST FOOD RESTAURANT
Defined 20.08.335
DRIVEWAY VISIBILITY
General Provisions 20.12.140
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DWELLING
Defined 20.08.340
One - Family Dwellings 20.20.020
Dwelling Units 20.21.020
Two-Family Dwellings 20.22.020
Multiple -Family Dwellings 20 45.020
Parking, Spaces Required 20.54.030
Parking Area Development Standards
20 54.050
DWELLING, MULTIPLE FAMILY
Defined 20.08.345
R -3 Zone 20.24.020
MDR Zone 20.45.020
PRD Zone 20.21.020
DWELLING, SINGLE FAMILY
Defined 20.08.350
R -1 Zone 20.20.020
DWELLING, TWO FAMILY
Defined 20.08.355
R -2 Zone 20.22.020
DWELLING UNIT
Defined 20.08.360
PRD Zone 20.21.020
EMPLOYEE PARKING AREA
Defined 20.08.365
Development Standards, TOM 20.55.030
EMPLOYEE TRANSPORTATION
COORDINATOR
Defined 20 08.370
Multi- Tenant Complexes 20 56.030
Requirements, TSM 20.56 050
ENCROACHMENTS
Open Space Areas and Encroachments
20.12.070
ENTERTAINMENT (LIVE)
Defined 20.08.375
C -RS Zone 20.31.020H
ERECTED
Defined 20.08.380
ESCORT
Defined 20.08.385
ESCORT AGENCY
Defined 20.08.390
EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL FEATURE
Defined 20.08.395
Good Repair, Historic Preservation
20.52.080
FAA
Defined 20.08.400
Scope, Sound Transmission Control
20.58.020
FAMILY
Defined 20.08.405
FLAG
Defined 20.08.410
FLOATING ZONE
Purpose of, GAC Zone 20.44.010
Purpose of, MDR Zone 20.45.010
Smoky Hollow Specific Plan 20.46.030D
FLOOR AREA
Defined 20.08.415
Park Spaces Required 20.54.030
FLOOR AREA (NET)
Defined 20.08.420
FREEWAY
Defined 20.08.425
Signs Prohibited along 20.60. 100
FREIGHT FORWARDING
Defined 20.08.430
CO Zone 20.34.040
MU Zone 20.36.040
M -1 Zone 20.40 040
M -2 Zone 20.41.040
SB Zone 20.42.040
MM Zone 20 43.040
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 20.12
OS Zone 20.18.060A
P Zone 20.19.060A
R -1 Zone 20.020.060A
PRD Zone 20.21.060A
R -2 Zone 20.22.060A
C -RS Zone 20.31.060A
C -2 Zone 20.32.060A
C -3 Zone 20.33.060A
CO Zone 20.34.060A
MU Zone 20.36.060A
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GENERAL PROVISIONS (Coat.)
M -1 Zone 20.40.060A
M -2 Zone 20.41.060A
SB Zone 20.42.060A
MM Zone 20.43.060A
GAC Zone 20.44 060A
MDR Zone 20.45.060A
Off - Street Parking and Loading
Spaces 20.54.020
Nonconforming Buildings and Uses
20.70.030
GRADE - NATURAL
Defined 20.08.435
GROUP R BUILDINGS
Defined 20.08.440
Scope, Sound Transmission Control
20.58.020
Application to 20 58 040
GUEST HOUSE OR ACCESSORY LIVING
QUARTERS
Defined 20.08.445
i�s5.]t+N.•\ Jill' /�:I�if��
Defined 20.08.450
Off - Street Parking and Loading Spaces
20.54.050
HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT
FACILITIES (OFF -SITE)
Defined 20.08 455
HEAVY MANUFACTURING
Defined 20.08.460
M -2 Zone 20.41.020
HEIGHT
Defined (Building Height) 20.08.185
Exceptions to, 20.12.030
Height restrictions 20.12.040
Height restrictions for buildings on through
lots 20.12.050
OS Zone 20.18.060B
P Zone 20.19.060C
R -1 Zone 20.20.060B
R -2 Zone 20.22 060C
R -3 Zone 20.24.060B
P -F Zone 20.30.060B
C -RS Zone 20.31.060C
C -2 Zone 20.32.060C
C -3 Zone 20.33.060C
HEIGHT (Coat.)
CO Zone 20.34.0600
MU Zone 20.36.060C
M -1 Zone 20.40.060C
M -2 Zone 20.41.060C
SB Zone 20.42.060C
MM Zone 20.43.060C
GAC Zone 20.44.060C
MDR Zone 20.45.060C
HELICOPTER LANDING FACILITY (HELISTOP)
Defined 20.08.465
C -3 Zone 20.33.040
CO Zone 20.34.040
MU Zone 20.36.040
M -1 Zone 20.40.040
M -2 Zone 20.41.040
Restrictions 20.12.160
HIGH OCCUPANCY VEHICLE
Defined 20.08.470
HOV, TDM 20.55.030
HISTORIC DISTRICT
Defined 20.08.475
Historic Preservation 20.52.050
HISTORIC SITE
Defined 20.08.480
Authority, Historic Preservation 20.52.020
Htstoncal Sites 20.52.050
HOME OCCUPATION
I:C6010
Defined 20.08.485
Defined 20.08.490
C -2 Zone 20.32.040
C -3 Zone 20.33.020
MU Zone 20.36 020
HOV LOADING AREA
TDM regulations, Development Standards
20.55.030
IMPROVEMENT
Defined 20.08.495
JOINT USE PARKING FACILITIES
Off -Street Parking and Loading Spaces
20.54.080
KENNEL
Defined 20.08.500
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KITCHEN
LOT AREA (Cont.)
Defined 20.08.505
M -1 Zone 20.40.060B
20.54.060
M -2 Zone 20.41.060B
LANDSCAPING
SIB Zone 20.42.060B
OS Zone 20.18.070
MM Zone 20.43.060B
P Zone 20.19.070
GAC Zone 20.44.060B
R -1 Zone 20.20.070
MDR Zone 20.45.060B
PRD Zone 20.21.070
Defined 20.08 570
R -2 Zone 20.22.070
LOT, CORNER
R -3 Zone 20.24.070
Defined 20.08.530
C -RS Zone 20.31.070
Comer Clearance 20.12.060
C -2 Zone 20.32.070
General Provisions 20.12.050
C -3 Zone 20.33.070
LOT COVERAGE
CO Zone 20.34.070
Defined 20.08.535
MU Zone 20.36.070
OS Zone 20.18.060H
M -1 Zone 20.40.070
R -1 Zone 20.20.060H
M -2 Zone 20.41.070
R -2 Zone 20.22.060I
SB Zone 20.42.070
R -3 Zone 20.24.06OG
MM Zone 20.43.070
P -F Zone 20.30.060E
GAC Zone 20.44.070
P -F Zone 20.30.060E
MDR Zone 20.45 070
LOT DEPTH
Defined 20.08.540
LIGHT ASSEMBLY AND PROCESSING
Defined 20.08.510
LOT, INTERIOR
MM Zone 20.43.020
Defined 20.08.545
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL LOT LINE, FRONT
Defined 20 08.515 Defined 20.08.550
Light Industrial Zone M -1 20.40
light Industrial Uses 20.42.020 LOT LINE, REAR
MM Zone 20.43.020 Defined 20.08.555
LOADING AREA DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
LOT LINE, SIDE
Off - Street Parking and Loading Spaces
Defined 20.08.560
20.54.060
LOT LINE, STREET SIDE
LOT
Defined 20.08.565
Defined 20.08.520
LOT, REVERSED CORNER
?.OT AREA
Defined 20.08 570
Defined 20.08.525
OS Zone 20.18.060C
LOT, THROUGH
P Zone 20.19.060B
Defined 20.08 575
R -1 Zone 20.20.060C
General Provisions 20.12.050
PRO Zone 20.21.060B
R -2 Zone 20.22.060B
LOT WIDTH
R -3 Zone 20.24.060A
Defined 20.08.580
P -F Zone 20.30.060A
OS Zone 20.18.060H
C -RS Zone 20.31.06011
R -1 Zone 20.20.060H
C-2 Zone 20.32.060B
R -2 Zone 20.22.060I
C -3 Zone 20.33.060B
R -3 Zone 20.24.06OG
CO Zone 20.34.060B
P -F Zone 20.30.060E
MU Zone 20.36.060B
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Defined 20.08.585
M -1 Zone 20.40.020
M -2 Zone 20.41.020
SB Zone 20.42.020
MM Zone 20.43.020
Smoky Hollow Specific Plan 20.46 020E
MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT
Defined 20.08.590
MINI -MART
Defined 20.08.595
Use allowed as part of Service Station
20.08.710
MDMD OCCUPANCIES
Off - Street Parking and Loading Spaces
20.54.040
MOBILE HOME
Defined 20.08.600
Mobile home Parks, R -1 Zone 20.20.040
MOBILE HOME PARK
Defined 20.08.605
16191104
Defined 20.08.610
C -2 Zone 20.32.040
C -3 Zone 20.33.020
MU Zone 20.36.020
NUDE MODEL STUDIO
Adult Related, Defined 20.08.050
NUDITY
Adult Related, Defined 20.08.055
OPF- STREET PARKING AND LOADING
SPACES
Chapter 20.54
OS Zone 20.18.080
R -1 Zone 20.20.080
R -2 Zone 20.22.080
R -3 Zone 20.24.080
P -F Zone 20.30.080
C -RS Zone 20.31.080
C -2 Zone 20.32.080
C -3 Zone 20.33.080
CO Zone 20.34.080
MU Zone 20.36.080
M -1 Zone 20.40.080
M -2 Zone 20.41.080
OFF - STREET PARKING AND LOADING
SPACES (Coat.)
SB Zone 20.42.080
MM Zone 20.43.080
GAC Zone 20.44.080
MDR Zone 20.45.080
Loading Area Development Standards
20.54.060
Shared Parking - Smoky Hollow 20.54.090
Off -Site Parking - Smoky Hollow Specific
Plan 20.54.130
OFFICES, GENERAL
Defined 20.08.615
C -RS Zone 20.31.020
C -2 Zone 20.33.020
C -3 Zone 20.32.020
CO Zone 20.34.020
MU Zone 20.36.020
SB Zone 20.42.020
MM Zone 20.43.020
GAC Zone 20.44.020
OFFICE, MEDICAL - DENTAL
Defined 20.08.620
C -RS Zone 20.31.020
C -2 Zone 20.32.020
C -3 Zone 20.33.020
CO Zone 20.34.020
MU Zone 20.36.020
GAC Zone 20.44.020
OPEN SPACE
Open Space Areas and Encroachments
20.12.070
Designation of Zone Names 20.16 010
Open Space Zone 20.18
Open Space Guidelines, Smoky Hollow
Specific Plan 20.46.030G
OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION
REQUIREMENTS
R -3 Zone 20.24.060H
17t7w.. , I -C- 0.
OUTDOOR ADVERTISING DISPLAY
Defined 20.86.625
Signs Prohibited 20 60.100E
OUTDOOR ADVERTISING STRUCTURE
Defined 20.08.630
Signs Prohibited 20.60.100E
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PARKING INCENTIVES
TSM regulations 20.56.060
PENNANT
Defined 20.08.635
Signs Prohibited 20.60.100B
PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES
OS Zone 20.18.025
R -1 Zone 20.20.025
PRD 20.21.025
R -2 Zone 20.22.025
R -3 Zone 20.24.025
P -F Zone 20.30.025
C -RS Zone 20.31.025
C -2 Zone 20.32.025
C -3 Zone 20.33 025
CO Zone 20.34.025
MU Zone 20.36.025
M -1 Zone 20.40.025
M -2 Zone 20.41.025
SB Zone 20.42.025
MM Zone 20.43.025
GAC Zone 20.44.025
MDR Zone 20.45.025
PERMITTED USES
OS Zone 20.18.020
P Zone 20.19.020
R -1 Zone 20.20.020
PRO 20 21.020
R -2 Zone 20.22.020
R -3 Zone 20.24.020
P -F Zone 20.30.020
C -RS Zone 20.31.020
C -2 Zone 20.32.020
C -3 Zone 20.33.020
CO Zone 20.34.020
MU Zone 20.36.020
M -1 Zone 20.40.020
M -2 Zone 20.41.020
SB Zone 20.42.020
GAC Zone 20.44.020
MDR Zone 20.45.020
PLACEMENT OF BUILDINGS AND
STRUCTURES
R -1 Zone 20.20.060G
R -2 Zone 20.22.060G
R -3 Zone 20.24.060F
PLAYHOUSE
Defined 20.08.640
R -1 Zone 20.20.025
PREFERENTIAL PARKING
Defined 20.08.645
Development Standards, TOM 20.55.030
PRESERVATION
Defined 20.08.650
Historic Preservation 20.52.000
PROHIBITED USES
P Zone 20.19.050
PRD Zone 20.21.050
MU Zone 20.36.050
M -1 Zone 20.40 050
M -2 Zone 20.41.050
SB Zone 20.42.050
MM Zone 20.43.050
PROJECT REVIEW AND PLAN
CONSISTENCY
SB Zone 20.42.100
MM Zone 20.43.100
GAC Zone 20.44.100
MDR Zone 20.45. 100
Land Use Plan, Smoky Hollow Specific
Plan 20.46.020
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
General Provisions 20.12 130
PROPERTY OWNER
Defined 20.08.655
Notice Procedures, 20.82.050
Owners of real property 20.90.050
PUBLIC FACILITIES
General Provisions 20.12.090
Public Facilities Zone 20.30
Purpose, Public Facilities Zone 20.30.010
Public Recreational Facilities 20.30.020
Publicly Owned Facilities 20.30 040
Permitted Uses, M -1 Zone 20.40.020
Permitted Uses, SB Zone 20.42.020
Permitted Uses, MM Zone 20.43.020
Public Facilities Plan, Smoky Hollow
Specific Plan 20.46.020G
Problem Statement, Smoky Hollow Specific
Plan, Appendix C
PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT
Defined 20.08.660
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RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING
Defined 20.08.665
Defined 20.08.705
Parking Unoccupied Recreational Vehicle
R -3 Zone 20.24.040
20.12.120
Parking of Licensed Recreational Vehicle
SERVICE STATION
20.54.050E
Defined 20.08.710
C -RS Zone 20.31.040
RELOCATION
C -2 Zone 20.32.040
Defined 20.08.670
C -3 Zone 20.33.040
Criteria 20.52.070D
MU Zone 20.36.040
M -1 Zone 20.40.040
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
M -2 Zone 20.41.040
Defined 20.08.675
CO Zone 20.34.020
SETBACKS
MM Zone 20.43.020
Defined 20.08.715
SB Zone 20 42.020
OS Zone 20.18.060D
P Zone 20.19.060D
REST HOME, CONVALESCENT HOME OR
R -1 Zone 20.20.060D
GUEST HOME
PRD Zone 20.21.060C
Defined 20.08.680
R -2 Zone 20.22.060D
Rest Home, R -3 Zone 20.24.040
R -3 Zone 20.24.060C
P -F Zone 20.30.060C
RESTORATION
C -RS Zone 20.31.060D
Defined 20.08.685
C -2 Zone 20.32.060D
Historic Preservation 20.52.070B
C -3 Zone 20.33.0601)
CO Zone 20.34.060D
RIDESHARING
MU Zone 20.36.060D
Defined 20.08.690
M -1 Zone 20.40.060D
Purpose, TDM 20.55.010
M -2 Zone 20.41.060D
Development Standards, TDM 20.55.030
SB Zone 20.42.060D
Purpose, TSM 20.56.010
MM Zone 20.43.060D
GAC Zone 20.44.060D
ROOF
MDR Zone 20.45.060D
Defined 20.08.695
SETBACK EXCEPTIONS
SCHOOLS, ELEMENTARY, JUNIOR HIGH
R -1 Zone 20.20.060D
AND HIGH
Defined 20.08.700
SEXUAL ENCOUNTER/RAP CENTER
Private Schools, PRD Zone 20.21.020
Adult Related, Defined 20.08.060
Private Schools, R -2 Zone 20.22.040
Schools, P -F Zone 20.30.020
SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESS
Church schools, P -F Zone 20 30.040
Adult Related, Defined 20.08.065
Schools, C -RS Zone 20.31 020
MU Zone, 20.36.040
Church schools, C -RS Zone, 20 31.040
SEXUAL NOVELTY STORE
SCREENING
Adult Related, Defined 20.08.070
General Provisions 20.12.080
Screened from view, SB Zone 20.42.060A
SIGN(S)
Screened from view, MM Zone 20 43.060A
Defined 20.08.720
Design Guidelines, Smoky Hollow Specific
Chapter 20.60
Plan 20.46.030I
OS Zone 20.18 090
P Zone 20.19.090
R -1 Zone 20.20.090
R -2 Zone 20.22.090
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SIGNS (Cont.)
R -3 Zone 20.24.090
P -P Zone 20.30.090
C -RS Zone 20.31.090
C -2 Zone 20.32.090
C -3 Zone 20.33.090
CO Zone 20 34.090
MU Zone 20.36.090
M -1 Zone 20.40.090
M -2 Zone 20.41.090
SB Zone 20.42.090
MM Zone 20.43.090
GAC Zone 20.44.090
SIGN, ANIMATED
Defined 20.08.725
SIGN, BANNER
Defined 20.08.730
SIGN, BEACONS
Defined 20.08.735
Signs Prohibited 20.60. 100
SIGN, BILLBOARD
Defined 20.08.740
Sign Area and Height 20.60.030
SIGN, BUILDING
Defined 20.08.745
SIGN, BUILDING MARKER
Defined 20.08.750
SIGN, CANOPY
Defined 20 08.755
SIGN, FIN
Defined 20.08.760
Sign Area and Height 20.60 030
SIGN, GROUND
Defined 20.08.765
SIGN, MARQUEE
Defined 20.08.770
SIGN, MONUMENT
Defined 20.08.775
SIGN, POLE OR FREESTANDING
Defined 20.08.780
Master or Common Signage Plan 20.60 060
SIGN, PORTABLE
Defined 20.08.785
SIGN, PROJECTING
Defined 20.08.790
Signs in the Public Right -of -Way 20.60.070
SIGN, ROOF
Defined 20.08.795
SIGN, TEMPORARY
Defined 20.08.800
Signs in the Public Right -of -Way 20.60.070
Signs exempt 20.60.080
Temporary Sign Permits (Non - Residential)
20.60.140
SIGN, WALL
Defined 20.08.805
Size Exemptions 20.60.090
SIGN, WINDOW
Defined 20.08.810
Master or Common Signage Plan 20.60.060
SITE PLAN REVIEW PROCEDURES
Development Regulations, Smoky Hollow
Specific Plan 20.46.030
SMOKY HOLLOW SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.46
Zones and Uses 20.16 020
SB Zone 20.42.010
MM Zone 20.43.010
GAC Zone 20.44.010
MDR Zone 20.45 010
Shared Parking 20.54.090
Off -Site Parking 20.54.130
Restrictions, Nonconforming Buildings and
Uses 20.70.070
SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT
DISTRICT (SCAQMD)
Defined 20.08.815
SPACE
Defined 20.08.820
Off - Street Parking and Loading Spaces
20.54
Parking Spaces Required 20.54.030
Parking Space Sizes 20.54.050
Loading Space Sizes 20.54.060
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SPECIFIED ANATOMICAL AREAS
Adult Related, Defined 20.08 075
SPECIFIED SEXUAL ACTIVITIES
Adult Related, Defined 20 08.080
STORY
Defined 20.08.825
STORY, FIRST
Defined 20.08.830
STREET
Defined 20.08.835
Setbacks from (see Index for SETBACKS)
STREET LINE
Defined 20.08.840
STREET, SIDE
Defined 20.08.845
STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS
Defined 20.08.850
See index for ALTERATIONS
STRUCTURE
Defined 20.08.855
Height of (See Index for HEIGHT)
Accessory Structures (see index for
PERMITTED ACCESSORY
STRUCTURES)
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION BUILDINGS
General Provisions 20.12. 110
TEMPORARY REAL ESTATE OFFICE
General Provisions 20.12. 100
TENANT
Defined 20.08.860
THEATER
Defined 20.08.865
C -RS Zone 20.31.020
MU Zone 20.36.020
GAC Zone 20.44.020
TRANSIT
Defined 20.08.870
Purpose, TDM 20.55.010
Development Standards, TDM 20.55.030
Purpose, TSM 20.56.010
TRANSIT SUPPORT FACILITIES
Defined 20.08.875
See index for TRANSIT
TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT
Defined 20.08.880
Chapter 20.55
TRIP REDUCTION
Defraud 20.08.885
Reduction in such trips, TDM 20 55.010
Reduction in such trips, TSM 20 56.010
Requirements, TSM 20.56.050
Parking Incentives, TSM 20 56.060
UNDERGROUND PARKING FACILITIES
Defined 20.08.890
Off -Street Parking and Loading Spaces
20.54.050D
USE
Defined 20.08.895
USES SUBJECT TO A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT
Chapter, Conditional Use Perms 20.74
OS Zone 20.18.040
P Zone 20.19.040
R -1 Zone 20.20.040
R -2 Zone 20.22.040
R -3 Zone 20.24 040
P -F Zone 20.30.040
C -RS Zone 20.31 040
C -2 Zone 20.32.040
C -3 Zone 20.33.040
CO Zone 20.34.040
MU Zone 20.36 040
M -1 Zone 20.40.040
M -2 Zone 20.41.040
SB Zone 20.42 040
MM Zone 20.43.040
VACANCY
Defined 20.08.900
Non - conforming Use 20.70.060
VANPOOL
Defined 20.08.905
Development Standards, TDM 20.55.030
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VEHICLE
Defined 20.08.910
Purpose, TDM 20.55.010
Development Standards, TDM 20.55 030
Purpose, TSM 20.56.010
Requirements, TSM 20.56.050
VEHICULAR ACCESS
R -3 Zone 20.24.100
MM Zone 20.43.085
GAC Zone 20.44.085
MDR Zone 20.45.085
Off- Street Parking and Loading
Spaces 20.54.0200
WALLS/FENCES
Height Restrictions 20.12.090
OS Zone 20.18 06OF
P -F Zone 20.30.060D
C -RS Zone 20.31.060G
C -2 Zone 20.32.060G
C -3 Zone 20.33.060G
CO Zone 20.34.060G
MU Zone 20.36.060G
M -1 Zone 20.40.060G
M -2 Zone 20.41.060G
WAREHOUSING AND DISTRIBUTION
Defined 20.08.915
M -1 Zone 20.40.020
SB Zone 20.42.020
MM Zone 20.43.020
WASTE
me 14;�
17aFi►7
Defined 20.08.920
Prohibited, M -1 Zone 20.40.050
Prohibited, M -2 Zone 20.41.050
Defined 20.08.925
Certificate of Appropriateness 20.52.060
Procedure and Criteria 20.52.070
Defined 20.08.930
See index for SETBACKS
YARD,FRONT
Defined 20.08.935
See index for SETBACKS
YARD,REAR
Defined 20.08.940
See index for SETBACKS
YARD, REAR LINE OF REQUIRED FRONT
Defined 20.08.945
YARD, SIDE
Defined 20.08.950
See index for SETBACKS
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