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ORDINANCE 1245NO. 1245 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. EA -348, ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT 94 -1, AND ZONE CHANGE 95 -1 AMENDING THE ZONING MAP, THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 19 AND 20 (SUBDIVISIONS AND ZONING CODE), AND THE SMOKY HOLLOW SPECIFIC PLAN, ALL OF WHICH ARE COVERED BY A PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL DIPACT REPORT. PETITIONED BY THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO. WHEREAS, on December 1, 1992, the City of El Segundo adopted a General Plan for the years 1992 -2010, and WHEREAS, on December 1, 1992, the City of El Segundo certified a Environmental Impact Report as a complete and adequate document in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act and the City of El Segundo Guidelines for the implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act and adopted a Statement of Overriding Consideration; and WHEREAS, on November 16, 1993, the City Council did, pursuant to law, adopt a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts for the amendments to Title 19 (Subdivisions) and Title 20 (The Zoning Code) and a new Zoning Map, finding that there were no environmental impacts associated with the amendments that were not analyzed in the Master Environmental Impact Report certified by the City Council for the General Plan on December 1, 1992, and WHEREAS, on November 16, 1993 the City Council did, pursuant to law, adopt Ordinance No 1212 adopting a new Title 19 (Subdivisions) and Title 20 (The Zoning Code) and a new Zoning Map; and WHEREAS, on February 23, 1995, the Planning Commission did hold, pursuant to law, a public workshop to review revisions to the Subdivision and Zoning Codes, including revisions affecting the sale of alcohol, and WHEREAS, on July 10, 1995, the City Council did conduct, pursuant to law, a Quarterly Update of the Subdivision and Zoning Code and directed staff to amend the Zoning Code to implement changes in State law, and WHEREAS, on October 26, 1995 and November 16, 1995, the Planning Commission did hold, pursuant to law, duly advertised public hearings on revisions to the Zoning Map, Subdivision and Zoning Codes, and the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan, and notice was given in the time, form and manner prescribed by law, and WHEREAS, on November 16, 1995 the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No 2369 recommending to the City Council approval of Environmental Assessment No. EA -348, Zone Text Amendment ZTA 94 -1, and Zone Change 95 -1 regarding amendments to the Zoning Map, Subdivision Code, Zoning Code, and the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan; and WHEREAS, on December 19, 1995, the City Council did hold, pursuant to law, a duly advertised public hearing on revisions to the Zoning Map, Subdivision and Zoning Codes, and the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan, and notice was given in the time, form and manner prescribed by law and the public hearing was continued until January 10, 1996, and then continued until January 16, 1995; and WHEREAS, opportunity was given to all persons to present testimony or documentary evidence for or against EA -348, ZTA 94 -1, and ZC 95 -1, the revisions to the Zoning Map, Subdivision and Zoning Codes, and Smoky Hollow Specific Plan, and WHEREAS, at said hearings the following facts were established. 1 The current Zoning Map designates the recently constructed Holly- Valley Park as Single - Family Residential (R -1) Zone and the northerly 32 5 feet of the Chevron Blue Butterfly Preserve as Multi- Family (R -3) Zone. NOW, THEREFORE, BE rr ORDAINED that after consideration of the above facts and study of proposed Environmental Assessment EA -348, ZTA 94 -1, and ZC 95 -1 the City Council finds as follows GENERAL PLAN The proposed Zoning Code amendments are consistent with the 1992 General Plan. SECOND RESIDENTIAL UNITS Pursuant to Government Code Section 65852 2, the City finds that the requirement that a second dwelling unit on Single - Family Residential (R -1) property maintain two parking spaces is consistent with existing neighborhood standards applicable to existing dwellings Because the size of second dwelling units are not limited (allowing large multi- bedroom units which tend to create the need for more than one parking space), the required parking is directly related to the use of a second dwelling unit Requiring two parking spaces per dwelling unit is consistent with existing neighborhood standards since two parking spaces are required in all residential zones throughout the City Off - street parking is allowed in rear and sideyard setback areas in the rear third of a lot and tandem parking is also permitted I�1►►iii�Ci�►i��A MYA law `►!PAMM The City Council previously adopted EA -275 and Ordinance No. 1189 certifying a Final Environmental Impact Report on December 1, 1992 for the 1992 General Plan finding that the Final EIR was a complete and adequate document properly identifying potential environmental impacts and potential mitigation measures to reduce the identified impacts The proposed changes in the Zoning Code are not separate, independent land -use actions. They are changes contemplated merely to implement the General Plan There are no changes in the floor area ratios; and, the two land use changes are minor and consistent with the General Plan Therefore, they are not likely to create any environmental impacts not already mitigated by the General Plan Final EIR The City Council hereby determines that the project is covered by the previously certified Environmental Impact Report and the General Plan Program EIR adequately describes the proposed project for the purposes of complying with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). That when considering the whole record, there is no evidence that the project will have the potential for an adverse effect on wildlife resources or on the habitat on which wildlife depends 4 That within 10 days following the final adoption of the Zone Text Amendments and Zone changes by the City Council, the City shall file a De Mtmmus Finding with the County of Los Angeles Recorders Office, pursuant to AB 3158 and the California Code of Regulations and shall file a Notice of Exemption, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Until appropriate notices are filed with the County of Los Angeles, the project shall not be deemed to be vested and no permits may be issued NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED THAT the City Council approves EA -348, ZTA 94 -1, and ZC 95 -1 and adopts changes to the El Segundo Municipal Code as follows: SECTION 1. The current Zoning Map is hereby amended as follows The zoning of Lot 22 of Tract No 23195 recorded in Book 704, Page 67 of the Official Records, County of Los Angeles, State of California, more commonly known as 356 Valley Street (Holly - Valley Park), is changed from the Single- Family Residential (R -1) Zone to the Open Space (O -S) Zone SECTION 2. The current Zoning Map is hereby amended as follows- The zoning of the northerly 32.5 feet of Lots 9 and 10, Block 16 which include the northerly 26 feet of the vacated street adjacent on the south and the southerly 7.5 feet of the vacated alley adjacent on the north as recorded in Book 18, Page 69 of the Official Records, County of Los Angeles, State of California, more commonly known as a portion of the Chevron Blue Butterfly Preserve, is changed from the Multi - Family Residential (R -3) Zone to the Open Space (O -S) Zone. SECTION 3. Section 19 04.060 of Chapter 19 04, Title 19, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 19 04 060 FINDINGS FOR DENIAL The Planning Commission shall deny approval of a tentative map, vesting tentative map or a parcel map for which a tentative map was not required, if it makes any of the following findings consistent with Section 66474 of the California Government Code: A That the proposed map is not consistent with applicable general and specific plans as specified in Section 65451 of the California Government Code B That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is not consistent with applicable general and specific plans C. That the site is not physically suitable for the type of development D That the site is not physically suitable for the proposed density of development E That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat F. That the design of the subdivision or type of improvements are likely to cause serious public health problems. G. That the design of the subdivision or type of improvements will conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision SECTION 4. Section 19 04150 of Chapter 19 04, Title 19, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows- 1904150 EXPIRATION OF TENTATIVE MAP APPROVAL. A Expiration. The approval or conditional approval of a tentative map or tentative parcel map shall expire 24 months from the date the map was approved or conditionally approved B Extension- The person filing the tentative map may request an extension of an approved tentative map by filing a written application with the Director of Planning and Building Safety, prior to the date of expiration The application shall state the reasons for requesting the extension. Said extension request shall be approved or denied by the Planning Commission C Time Limit on Extensions Each extension of tentative map approval or conditional approval shall be allowed for a period not to exceed 1 year from the original anniversary approval date The total time extensions shall not exceed three years. The ultimate length of the extension shall be consistent with the Subdivision Map Act and SB428 D. Effect of Map Modification on Extension. Modifications of a tentative map after approval or conditional approval shall not extend the time limits imposed by this section, unless an extension is specifically granted. SECTION 5. Section 19 16.020 B 3 of Chapter 19.16, Title 19, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows 3 A plat map or maps displaying each existing and new lot or parcel, SECTION 6. Section 19 16 030 A. of Chapter 19 16, Title 19, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows A Once an application has been deemed acceptable for filing, the Director of Planning and Building Safety shall distribute the lot line adjustment request for review and comment to all other appropriate City departments 3 SECTION 7. Section 20 04 010 of Chapter 20 04, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows 20 04 010 PURPOSE -TITLE A precise land use plan for the city is hereby adopted and established to serve the public health, safety, and general welfare and to provide the economic and social advantages resulting from an orderly planned use of land resources. This title shall be known as "The Zoning Code " This code is the primary tool for implementing the goals, objectives, and policies of the El Segundo General Plan, pursuant to mandated provisions of the State Planning and Zoning Law (Government Code Section 65000 et seq ), the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code 21000 et seq.), and other applicable State and local requirements SECTION 8. Section 20 04 050 shall be added to Chapter 20.32, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code to read as follows 20 04.050 SEVERABILITY If any chapter, section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this title is for any reason held by a court of competent jurisdiction or administrative body to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this title The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this title and each chapter, section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more portions of this Title might be declared invalid. SECTION 9. Section 20.08 020 of Chapter 20.08, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows 20 08 020 ACCESSORY "Accessory" means a building, part of a building or structure, or use which is subordinate to, and the use of which is incidental to, that of the main building, structure or use on the same lot If an accessory building and the main building share a common wall, then the accessory building shall be considered a part of the main building SECTION 10. Section 20 08 030 of Chapter 20 08, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code, the definition of Adult Business, is hereby repealed in its entirety SECTION 11. Section 20 08.035 of Chapter 20 08, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows. 20 08 030 ADULT CABARET "Adult cabaret" means a nightclub, bar, restaurant, or similar commercial establishment which regularly features• A persons who appear in a state of nudity; or B live performances which are characterized by the exposure of "specified anatomical areas" or by "specified sexual activities ", or C films, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides, or other photographic reproductions which are characterized by the depiction or description of "specified sexual activities" or "specified anatomical areas " SECTION 12. Section 20 08.040 of Chapter 20 08, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 20.08 035 ADULT MINI - MOTION PICTURE THEATER. "Adult mini - motion picture theater" means an enclosed building with a capacity of less than 50 persons used for presenting material distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on matter depicting, describing, or relating to "specified sexual activities" or "specified anatomical areas," as defined in this section, for observation by patrons therein SECTION 13. Section 20 08.040 is added to Chapter 20 08, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code to read as follows: 20.08.040 ADULT MOTEL. "Adult Motel" means a hotel, motel, or similar commercial establishment which A Offers accommodations to the public for any form of consideration, provides patrons with closed circuit television transmissions, films, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides, or other photographic reproductions which are characterized by the depiction of'specified sexual activities' or'specified anatomical areas' and has a sign visible from the public right of way which advertises the availability of this adult type of photographic reproductions, and/or, B Offers a room for rent for a period of time that is less than ten (10) hours; and/or, C. Allows a tenant or occupant of a room to subrent the room for a period of time less than ten (10) hours SECTION 14. Section 20 08 065 of Chapter 20.08, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows. 20 08 065 (ADULT RELATED) SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESS. "Sexually oriented business" means an adult bookstore, adult video or arcade store, adult cabaret, adult motel, adult mini - motion picture theater, adult motion picture theater, adult theater, adult sexual novelty store, escort agency, nude model studio, or sexual encounter /rap center. SECTION 15. Section 20.08 083 is added to Chapter 20,08, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code to read as follows- 2008.083 ADULT THEATER "Adult Theater" means any place, building, enclosure, theater, concert hall, auditorium, or structure, partially or entirely used for live performances or presentations, which place, building, enclosure, theater, concert hall, auditorium, or structure is used for presenting matter characterized by an emphasis on depicting, exposing, describing, or relating to 'specified sexual activities' or 'specified anatomical areas' for observation by patrons therein. Such place shall also include an adult theater wherein persons are regularly featured appearing in a state of nudity or giving live performances which are characterized by an emphasis on depicting, exposing, describing, or relating to'specified sexual activities' or 'specified anatomical areas' An 'Adult Theater' shall not mean a bona fide 'Theater, as hereinafter defined' SECTION 16. Section 20.08 105 of Chapter 20.08, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 20.08105 ALLEY "Alley" means any public way or thoroughfare more than 10 feet, but not exceeding 20 feet in width, which has been dedicated or deeded to the public for public use. 10 Tto 20' Public Alley — a, r RHea as iB Ae 3`dPo 8a de i i�ea�, a `a,a€ Front SECTION 17. Section 20 08 147 is added to Chapter 20.08, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code to read as follows. 20 08 147 ARCHITECTURAL BUILDING FEATURE "Architectural building feature" means a balcony, column, door, eave, roof, soffit, window, or other similar three - dimensional exterior element of a building or structure that may not create interior floor area and that lends to the overall form, context and appearance of the building or structure SECTION 18. Section 20 08153 is added to Chapter 20 08, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code to read as follows 20 08 153 AUTOMOBILE SERVICES "Automobile services" means automobile repair and maintenance, which includes body and fender work, engine overhauling and replacement, transmission work, automobile painting, and car washing, and may also include as accessory uses- retail sales and services, and storage of tires, car parts and other automobile supplies SECTION 19. Section 20.08 175 of Chapter 20 08, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code, the definition of Boardinghouse, is hereby repealed in its entirety. SECTION 20. Section 20 08 213 is added to Chapter 20 08, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code to read as follows 20 08 213 CARETAKER UNIT "Caretaker unit" means a dwelling unit in the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan area used for a caretaker of the property on which it is located and limited to 500 square feet in area SECTION 21. Section 20 08 267 is added to Chapter 20 08, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code to read as follows 20 08 267 CONGREGATE LIVING HEALTH FACILITY "Congregate living health facility' means a residential home that provides inpatient care to not more than 6 persons, including, but not limited to, basic services such as- medical supervision, 24 -hour skilled nursing and supportive care, pharmacy, dietary, and social recreation The primary need of congregate living health facility residents shall be for availability of skilled nursing care on a recurring, intermittent, extended, or continuous basis This care is generally less intense than that provided in skilled nursing facilities SECTION 22. Section 20.08 300 of Chapter 20 08, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows- 2008300 DAY CARE CENTER "Day care center" means any type of group day care programs, including nurseries for children of working parents, nursery schools for children under mummum age for education in public schools, parent cooperative nursery schools, play groups for preschool children and programs covering after school care for school children, provided, the establishment is licensed by the state and the city and is conducted in accordance with state and city requirements SECTION 23. Section 20 08.350 of Chapter 20 08, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows. 20 08 350 DWELLING, SINGLE FAMILY "Single family dwelling" means a detached dwelling unit with only one kitchen, designed for occupancy by one family This definition shall also apply to one family dwellings. SECTION 24. Section 20 08 360 of Chapter 20 08, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows. 20 08 360 DWELLING UNIT "Dwelling unit" means any building or portion thereof which contains living facilities, including provisions for sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation, as required by the Uniform Building Code, for not more than one family SECTION 25. Section 20 08 405 of Chapter 20 08, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows- 2008405 FAMILY "Family" means an individual or two or more persons living together as a single household in a dwelling unit SECTION 26. Section 20 08 407 shall be added to Chapter 20 08, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code to read as follows. 20 08.407 FAMILY CARE HOME, FOSTER HOME, OR GROUP HOME. "Family care home, foster home, or group home" means any residential facility, licensed by the State, providing 24 -hour care for six or fewer foster children, including children who have mental disorders or developmental or physical disabilities and who require special care and supervision as a result of their disabilities, and children who require non - medical care in a structured environment that is owned, leased or rented and is the residence of the foster parent or parents, including their family, in whose care the foster children have been placed Such services may be provided at least in part by staff employed by the licensee SECTION 27. Section 20 08 413 shall be added to Chapter 20 08, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code to read as follows. 20 08 413 FLOOR. "Floor" means the approximately horizontal level base structure of a room SECTION 28. Section 20 08 423 shall be added to Chapter 20 08, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code to read as follows 20.08 423 FOOD- TO -GO. "Food -to-go" means a restaurant or other such establishment designed as a take -out facility in which no food is consumed on the premises and no provisions are made for that purpose Provisions for deliveries, catering, drive -thru or walk -up facilities are permitted Food -to -go uses must meet the parking requirements for retail uses SECTION 29. Section 20 08 487 shall be added to Chapter 20 08, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code to read as follows: 20 08 487 HOSPITAL "Hospital" means an institution for the diagnosis, care, and treatment of human illness, which includes surgery, room, board and other services for the ill SECTION 30. Section 20 08 497 shall be added to Chapter 20 08, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code to read as follows 20 08 497 INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITY /DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED - HABILITATIVE "Intermediate cue facility/developmentally disabled- habilitatioe" means a State licensed facility that provides 24 -hour personal care, habilitation, developmental, and supportive health services to developmentally disabled persons who have intermittent recurring needs for nursing services, but have been certified by a physician and surgeon as not requiring availability of continuous skilled nursing care SECTION 31. Section 20 08.498 shall be added to Chapter 20.08, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code to read as follows: 20.08 498 INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITY/DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED - NURSING. "Intermediate care facilityhlevelopmentally disabled- nursftg" means a State licensed facility that provides 24 -hour personal care and nursing supervision for developmentally disabled persons who have intermittent recurring needs for skilled nursing care but have been certified by a physician and surgeon as not requiring availability of continuous skilled nursing care The facility shall serve medically fragile persons who have developmental disabilities or demonstrate significant developmental delay that may lead to a developmental disability if not treated. SECTION 32. Section 20 08 505 of Chapter 20 08, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows- 2008505 KITCHEN "Kitchen" means any room or portion of a room within a building designed and/or used or intended to be used for the cooking or preparation of food, which may also include a sink, refrigeration, and storage. SECTION 33. Section 20.08 517 shall be added to Chapter 20 08, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code to read as follows- 2008.517 LODGING HOUSE "Cadging house" means a dwelling containing a single dwelling unit and not more than 5 guest rooms or suites of rooms, where lodging is provided with or without meals, for compensation for more than 1 week. Guest rooms numbering 6 or greater shall be considered a hotel SECTION 34. Section 20.08 520 of Chapter 20.08, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows 20.08.520 LOT "Lot" means a single legally created parcel, tract or area of land, which abuts a street. m Lot SECTION 35. Section 20 08 570 of Chapter 20 08, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows. 20.08 570 LOT, REVERSED CORNER. "Reversed owner lot" means a corner lot in which the street side lot line is substantially a continuation of the front lot line of the lot upon which the rear of the reversed corner lot abuts (n J J@ 3 I �-1 to 1 1 Side Lot Une I j.1 Interior Lots ' s Reversed Corner a Lot J LL Street Side Lot Line F Street — SECTION 36. Section 20.08.575 of Chapter 20.08, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows. 20 08 575 LOT, THROUGH. "Through lot" means a lot having street frontage on two parallel or approximately parallel streets. Such a lot shall be considered to have two front yards The depth of each yard shall be based upon the zoning district in wluch each front yard is located Rear 1 I Side I Required Front I Side Yard Front Street SECTION 37. Section 20.08 580 of Chapter 20.08, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows. 20 08 580 LOT WIDTH "Lat width" means the horizontal distance between the side lot lines measured at right at the rear line of the required front yard Street — Front Lot Line d c Through J Lot i i D v � Front Lot Line Street — SECTION 38. Section 20 08.676 shall be added to Chapter 20.08, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code to read as follows 20 08.676 RESIDENTIAL FACILITY "Residential facility" means any family home, group care facility or similar facility, licensed by the State, for 24 -hour non - medical care of persons in need of personal services, supervision, or assistance essential for sustaining the activities of daily living or for the protection of the individual SECTION 39. Section 20 08 677 shall be added to Chapter 20 08, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code to read as follows 20 08 677 RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY "Residential care facility" means a 24 -hour residential care facility, licensed by the State, for persons with chronic, life threatening illness who are 18 years or older or are emancipated minors, and for family units SECTION 40. Section 20 08 678 shall be added to Chapter 20 08, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code to read as follows 20 08.678 RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY FOR THE ELDERLY "Residential care facility for the elderly" means a 24 -hour housing arrangement, licensed by the State, chosen voluntarily by the residents, or the resident's guardian, conservator or other responsible person, where 75 percent of the residents are at least sixty -two years of age, or, if younger, have needs compatible with other residents, and where varying levels of care and supervision are provided as agreed to at time of admission or as deternuned necessary at subsequent times of appraisal SECTION 41. Section 20 08 680 of Chapter 20 08, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows. 20 08 680 REST HOME, CONVALESCENT HOME OR NURSING HOME "Rest home," "convalescent home" or "nursing home" means a facility serving seven or more persons in which nursing, dietary and/or other personal services are furnished 24 hours a day to convalescents, invalids and aged persons, but in which are kept no persons suffering from a mental sickness, disease, disorder or ailment or from a contagious or communicable disease, and in which are performed no surgery, maternity or other primary treatments such as are customarily provided in sanitariums or hospitals, or in which no persons are kept or served who normally would be admittable to a mental hospital. SECTION 42. Section 20 08 710 of Chapter 20 08, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows 20 08 710 SERVICE STATION "Service station" shall mean an area which provides for the sale of gasoline, other fuels and lubricants for motor vehicles, and the fueling of motor vehicles as the primary use Accessory services may also be provided, such as retail mini- marts, tube and tire repairs, battery charging, storage and sale of merchandise and supplies related to the servicing of motor vehicles, motor vehicle washing, grease racks, and other minor motor vehicle repairs, excluding body and fender work, engine overhauling and replacement, transmission work and other similar activities SECTION 43. Section 20 08 835 of Chapter 20 08, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows 20 08 835 STREET "Street" means any thoroughfare or public way which exceeds 20 feet in width and which has been or may be dedicated or deeded to the public for public use SECTION 44. Section 20.08 913 shall be added to Chapter 20 08, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code to read as follows 20 08 913 VEHICULAR USE AREA "Vehicular use area" means the paved area of a parcel used for parking spaces, loading areas, driveways and any other areas generally accessible by vehicles 10 SECTION 45. Section 20 12 030 of Chapter 20 12, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows 20 12.030 EXCEPTIONS TO BUILDING HEIGHT Penthouses or roof structures for the housing of elevators, stairways, mechanical or similar equipment required to operate and maintain a building, fire or parapet walls, skylights, towers, flagpoles, chimneys, smokestacks, radio, television masts, radar and other similar structures may be erected above the height limits prescribed in this title, but no penthouse or roof structure, or any other space above the height limit prescribed for the zone in which the building is located shall be allowed for the purpose of providing additional floor space Any such structures in residential zones shall be for non - commercial purposes only SECTION 46. Section 20 12 040 of Chapter 20 12, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows- 2012.040 HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS FOR WALLS, FENCES AND HEDGES. In any R zone, a wall, fence or hedge 42 inches in height may be located and maintained on any part of a lot On an interior or corner lot, a wall, fence, or hedge not more than 6 feet in height may be located anywhere on the lot to the rear of the rear line of the required front yard. On a reversed corner lot, a wall, fence, or hedge not more than 6 feet in height may be maintained anywhere on the lot to the rear of the rear line of the required front yard except within the required triangular open area at the rear constituting a part of the required side yard of the street side. The provisions of Sections 20.12 060 and 20.12 140 shall apply to walls, fences, and hedges adjacent to corners and driveways Wall, fence and hedge heights in non - residential zones shall be subject to the approval of the Director of Planning and Building Safety A Retaining Walls Where a retaining wall protects a cut slope below the natural grade, the retaining wall may be topped by a fence, wall or hedge of a height equal to that which would otherwise be permitted at that location. This does not apply to retaining walls which protect a fill slope Where a retaining wall contains a fill, the height of the retaining wall built to retain the fill shall be considered as contributing to the permissible height of a fence, wall or hedge A protective fence or guard rail, not more than 42 inches in height, may be erected on top of the retaining wall, provided that any portion of the fence above the maximum height shall be an open work fence An 'open work fence" means a fence in which the component solid portions are evenly distributed, vertically oriented, and constitute not more than 25% of the total surface area of the fence B. Eoxeptions The provisions of this section shall not apply to fences required by state law to surround and enclose public utility installations or to chain link fences enclosing school grounds and public playgrounds. C Adjustments A wall, fence, or hedge up to 8 feet in height may be allowed in residential zones subject to the approval of an Adjustment, pursuant to Chapter 20 78, Adjustments A Variance is required for a wall, fence, or hedge in a residential zone which exceeds 8 feet in height. INTERIOR ORCORNER LOT pMR 6 HE10�� OAI EW Y NNE OF REDS Rb' � y. RIONi YARD REVERSED CORNER LOT 11 42" max open work fence 42' max m 1mm yard setback 6' max to rear of from setback SECTION 47. Section 20 12.060 of Chapter 20.12, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows 2012 060 CORNER CLEARANCE For the purpose of safe visibility, all corner lots, and reversed corner lots shall maintain a triangular area, described as follows One angle shall be formed by the front and side property lines, and the sides of this angle shall be 15 feet in length, measured along the front and side property lines; the third side of this triangle shall be a straight line connecting the two other lines at their endpoints Within the area comprising this triangle, no trees, fences, shrubs, retaining walls, buildings and structures, or other physical obstructions shall be permitted to exceed 30 inches in height from street grade, unless it is a tree which is trimmed to provide a minimum of 12 feet of visibility from street grade under the canopy created by the branches SECTION 48. Section 20 12 070 of Chapter 2012, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows. 20 12.070 OPEN SPACE AREAS AND ENCROACHMENTS. A ports cochere (open carport) may be placed over a driveway in the front twenty feet of one side yard setback, outside of the front yard setback, or attached to the front twenty feet of one dwelling unit closest to the front lot line, provided the structure is not more than one story in height, is unenclosed on three sides, and is entirely open except for the necessary supporting columns and architectural features. Every required yard shall be open and unobstructed from the ground up, except the following intrusions may project 2 feet into required yards, provided the required yard shall not be reduced to less than 3 feet in width. A Cornices, belt courses, sills, eaves or similar architectural features Eaves may project 6 inches into any nonconforming side yard wluch is 3 feet in width, B Fireplace structures not wider than 8 feet measured in the general direction of the wall of which it is a part, but may not encroach into an interior side yard setback, C Uncovered porches and platforms which do not extend above the floor level of the first floor, D Planting boxes or masonry planters not exceeding 42 inches in height, E. Guard railing for safety protection around ramps, F Mechanical equipment, such as pool heaters, water heaters, and air conditioners not wider than 8 feet measured in the general direction of the wall of which it is a part, and adequately soundproofed, but not encroaching into the front yard setback, G Bay windows, only on the first floor, not wider than 8 feet measured in the general direction of the wall of which it is a part, and, 12 RETAINING WALL \�t;de� RETAINING WALL :,FILL 1 _ ,•, CONTAINING FILL 6' max \ \ HOLDING CUT SECTION 47. Section 20 12.060 of Chapter 20.12, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows 2012 060 CORNER CLEARANCE For the purpose of safe visibility, all corner lots, and reversed corner lots shall maintain a triangular area, described as follows One angle shall be formed by the front and side property lines, and the sides of this angle shall be 15 feet in length, measured along the front and side property lines; the third side of this triangle shall be a straight line connecting the two other lines at their endpoints Within the area comprising this triangle, no trees, fences, shrubs, retaining walls, buildings and structures, or other physical obstructions shall be permitted to exceed 30 inches in height from street grade, unless it is a tree which is trimmed to provide a minimum of 12 feet of visibility from street grade under the canopy created by the branches SECTION 48. Section 20 12 070 of Chapter 2012, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows. 20 12.070 OPEN SPACE AREAS AND ENCROACHMENTS. A ports cochere (open carport) may be placed over a driveway in the front twenty feet of one side yard setback, outside of the front yard setback, or attached to the front twenty feet of one dwelling unit closest to the front lot line, provided the structure is not more than one story in height, is unenclosed on three sides, and is entirely open except for the necessary supporting columns and architectural features. Every required yard shall be open and unobstructed from the ground up, except the following intrusions may project 2 feet into required yards, provided the required yard shall not be reduced to less than 3 feet in width. A Cornices, belt courses, sills, eaves or similar architectural features Eaves may project 6 inches into any nonconforming side yard wluch is 3 feet in width, B Fireplace structures not wider than 8 feet measured in the general direction of the wall of which it is a part, but may not encroach into an interior side yard setback, C Uncovered porches and platforms which do not extend above the floor level of the first floor, D Planting boxes or masonry planters not exceeding 42 inches in height, E. Guard railing for safety protection around ramps, F Mechanical equipment, such as pool heaters, water heaters, and air conditioners not wider than 8 feet measured in the general direction of the wall of which it is a part, and adequately soundproofed, but not encroaching into the front yard setback, G Bay windows, only on the first floor, not wider than 8 feet measured in the general direction of the wall of which it is a part, and, 12 H. Greenhouse windows. SECTION 49. Section 20.12 080 of Chapter 20 12, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows- 2012080 SCREENING Facilities or equipment shall be screened in the following manner A All electrical, telephone, cable television and similar service wires and cables which provide direct service to the property being developed, within the exterior boundary lines of such property, shall be installed underground Risers on poles and buildings are permitted and shall be provided by the developer or owner onto the pole which provides service to said property Utility service poles may be placed on the rear of the property to be developed only for the purpose of terminating underground facilities The developer or owner is responsible for complying with the requirements of this section and shall make the necessary arrangements with the utility companies for the installation of such facilities. B Appurtenances and associated equipment such as, but not limited to, surface - mounted transformers, pedestal- mounted terminal boxes and meter cabinets, sprinkler manifolds and concealed ducts in an underground system may be placed above ground, provided such appurtenances and associated equipment are screened from public view or are located in a fully enclosed structure. All vent pipes and similar devices which are attached to the building shall be painted to match the building C Mechanical equipment installed on rooftops shall be painted to match the building and screened from public view. The height of said screening shall be the maximum height of said equipment D Storage areas, including those for cartons, containers and trash, shall be provided All outdoor storage areas shall be appropriately screened from public view as determined by the Director of Planning and Building Safety SECTION 50. Section 20 12 100 of Chapter 20.12, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows. 20 12 100 TEMPORARY BUILDINGS Temporary buildings are prohibited except for the following. A Temporary real estate a&es. One temporary real estate office or construction trailer /mobile home may be located on any new subdivision or development site in any Zone. The Director of Planning and Building Safety shall be responsible for reviewing and approving said offices or trailer /mobile home, subject to any terms, conditions or special limitations deemed necessary. B. Temporary Construction Buildings Temporary structures, such as mobile homes or trailers for the housing of tools and equipment or containing supervisory offices in connection with a valid building or other permit issued by the Department of Planning and Building Safety, may be established and maintained as long as the permit is valid, and shall be removed within 60 days after completion, or 60 days after cessation of work C Other Temporary Structures Other temporary structures are permitted only in non - residential zones, pursuant to Section 16.04.140 Temporary structures installed or constructed for a period of three months or more must be screened from the public view when required by, and in a manner subject to the approval of the Director of Planning and Building Safety SECTION 51. Section 20 12 110 of Chapter 20 12, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code, entitled Temporary Construction Buildings, is hereby repealed in its entirety 13 SECTION 52. Section 20 12 120 of Chapter 20 12, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code, entitled Parking Unoccupied Recreational Vehicle, is hereby repealed in its entirety SECTION 53. Section 20 12 130 of Chapter 20 12, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code, entitled Property Maintenance, is hereby repealed in its entirety SECTION 54. Section 20.12 140 of Chapter 2012, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows 20.12 140 DRIVEWAY VISIBILITY To provide visibility for pedestrians and drivers, a visibility triangle shall be formed along each side of the driveway located on the subject property Within this area fences, walls, and landscaping shall not be allowed to exceed 30 inches in height from street grade, unless it is a tree which is trimmed to provide a minimum of 12 feet of visibility from street grade under the canopy created by the branches. The triangular area shall be located adjacent to, but outside the driveway area, and shall be described as follows• One angle shall be formed by the intersection of the driveway and the property line abutting the street, the sides of which shall be 10 feet in length. The third side of this triangle shall be a straight line connecting the two other lines at their endpoints SECTION 55. Section 20 16 010 of Chapter 20.16, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows 20.16 010 DESIGNATION OF ZONE NAMES In order to classify, regulate, restrict and segregate the uses of lands and buildings, to regulate and restrict the height and bulk of buildings, to regulate the area of yards and other open spaces about buildings and to regulate the density of population, the classes of use zones are by this title established, to be known as follows R -1 - Single - Family Residential Zone. R -2 - Two - Family Residential Zone R -3 - Multi- Family Residential Zone. MDR - Medium Density Residential Zone. P - Automobile Parking Zone. C -RS - Downtown Commercial Zone. C -2 - Neighborhood Commercial Zone C -3 - General Commercial Zone. GAC - Grand Avenue Commercial Zone CO - Corporate Office Zone MU - Urban Mixed -Use Zone M -1 - Light Industrial Zone M -2 - Heavy Industrial Zone SB - Small Business Zone. MM - Medium Manufacturing Zone O-S_ Open Space Zone. P -F - Public Facilities Zone PRD - Planned Residential Development Zone SECTION 56. Section 2018 070 of Chapter 2018, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 2018.070 LANDSCAPING Five percent of the at -grade total vehicular use area shall be landscaped. Landscaping shall conform to Chapter 13 05, Water Conserving Landscaping SECTION 57. Section 20 19.070 of Chapter 20 19, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows 20 19 070 LANDSCAPING Five percent of the at -grade total vehicular use area shall be landscaped Landscaping shall conform to Chapter 13 05, Water Conserving Landscaping. 14 SECTION 58. Section 20.20 020 of Chapter 20.20, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows. 20 20.020 PERMITTED USES The following uses are permitted in the R -1 Zone: A Single - family dwellings, provided that where a dwelling containing 700 square feet or less exists on the rear portion of the lot and was placed thereon prior to, or for which a building permit was issued prior to December 26, 1947, in conformance to the requirements of Ordinance No 293 of this City, a second one - family dwelling may be erected on the front portion of the lot, whereupon the dwelling on the rear portion of the lot shall assume the status of a non - conforming use as defined herein, but may be expanded to a maximum of 700 square feet, B. Parks, playgrounds, recreational areas (publicly owned and operated) but excluding ball parks, bleachers, swimming pools or other types of facilities where racing or contests are conducted or public amusement devices are for hire, C The renting of not more than two rooms to not more than four persons per dwelling unit; D. The keeping of animals and pets in accordance with Chapter 8.02, Animal Regulations; E. A State authorized, certified or licensed family care home, foster family home, or group home serving six or fewer children; F A State authorized, certified or licensed residential facility, residential care facility, residential care facility for the elderly, intermediate care facility developmentally disabled habilitative or nursing, or congregate living health facility, serving six or fewer persons; G Home occupations, H. Small family day care homes, I. Large family day care homes pursuant to Section 20 20.030; J Two - family dwellings, when the side lot line forms a common boundary with a lot or lots zoned for R -3, P, C -RS, C -2, C -3, CO, or MU. In no case shall the property used for the two - family dwelling consist of more than one lot nor be more than 50 feet in width; K One mobile or manufactured home subject to the following 1 The mobile or manufactured home shall not be permitted unless it has been certified pursuant to the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, and has not been altered in violation of applicable codes; and, 2. The mobile or manufactured home shall be installed on a permanent foundation in compliance with all applicable building regulations and Title 25 of the California Health and Safety Code L. Other similar uses approved by the Director of Planning and Building Safety, as provided by Chapter 20 72, Administrative Determinations. SECTION 59. Section 20 20.025 B. of Chapter 20 20, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows B. Any accessory building or combination of accessory buildings, except the garage, shall not be larger in gross floor area than 600 square feet, and shall be only one floor in height. Accessory buildings shall not contain a kitchen or kitchen facilities, a bathtub or shower and shall not be used for sleeping purposes or rented or used as a separate dwelling. Prior to issuance of a 15 building permit for an accessory structure, except a garage, the Director of Planning and Building Safety shall require the recording of a covenant to run with the land, which states that the accessory structure shall not be used as a dwelling unit or used in violation of this section, SECTION 60. Section 20 20.030 of Chapter 20.20, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows. 20 20 030 LARGE FAMILY DAY CARE FACILITIES. All Large Family Day Care facilities must comply with the following provisions for a Large Family Day Care Permit A Applications for Large Family Day Care Permits shall be submitted to the Director of Planning and Building Safety, by a property owner or an applicant with the consent of the owner(s); B At least 10 days prior to the date on which the Director of Planning and Building Safety will make a decision on the application, the Department of Planning and Building Safety shall give written notice of the proposed use by mail or delivery to all owners shown on the last equalized assessment roll as owning real property, and all residents within a 500 -foot radius of the exterior boundaries of the proposed facility, the owner of the subject property and the project applicant, C No public hearing shall be held before a decision is made on the application unless a hearing before the Planning Commission is requested by the applicant or a property owner or resident within the 500 -foot notification radius If a hearing is requested, it shall be provided in accordance with Section 20.90 050, except, both the owners and all residents within a 500 -foot radius are required to be notified of the hearing The applicant shall be required to pay an additional fee for the cost of the hearing; D. Before a Large Family Day Care Permit may be granted, the Director of Planning and Building Safety or Planning Commission shall make the following findings that the proposed facility 1 Provides one off - street parking space for each employee who drives to the facility and who requires a parking space, 2 Provides drop -off facilities as necessary to avoid interference with traffic and to promote the safety of children, 3 Is not located within 300 linear feet of an existing Large Family Day Care facility; provided, however, that the Director of Planning and Building Safety or Planning Commission shall disregard this requirement where the applicant can demonstrate that a the existing Large Family Day Care facility is operating at full capacity, or b the proposed facility meets the need for a particular service not provided by the existing Large Family Day Care facility. 4. Complies with the Noise Element of the City's General Plan, 5. Has been or will be licensed for such use by the State of California, and, 6 Complies with all State Fire Marshall requirements for Large Family Day Care facilities, and with all local building and fire codes which apply to single - family residences. E. The decision of the Director of Planning and Building Safety may be appealed to the Planning Commission, and shall be processed as provided by Chapter 20 82, Appeal or Review SECTION 61. Section 20.20 060 B of Chapter 20 20, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows B. Height The height of all dwelling units shall not exceed 26 feet and two stories, except as provided in Section 20 20 060H The height of all other buildings and accessory structures, including detached garages shall not exceed 14 feet 16 Structure Average of Highest Gable SECTION 62. Section 20 20.060 D. of Chapter 20 20, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows- 2020.060 SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS D Setbacks 1 Front and rear ,yard The combined total of setbacks for the front and rear yard shall be at least 30 feet, with no front yard setback less than 22 feet and no rear yard setback less than 5 feet. 2. Side yard Structures shall maintain a minimum setback of 5 feet Accessory structures, located in the rear one -third of the lot, are allowed zero setback on one interior side lot line. 3. Side Yard. Reversed Corner. Reversed corner lots shall have the following side yard with a triangular area described as follows One angle shall be formed by the rear and street side property lines, and the sides of this angle shall be 15 feet in length, measured along the rear and street side property lines. The third side of this triangle shall be a straight line connecting the two other lines at their endpoints. This triangular side yard setback area shall be in addition to the other side yard setback requirements described in 20 20.060 D 2. above 4 Rear Yard. Structures shall maintain a minimum setback of 5 feet Accessory structures are allowed zero setback on the rear property line. 5,000 sf Min Lot Size at Rear of Front Yard Combined Setback Example. Front+ Rear = Combined 22' + 8' = 30' 25' + 5' = 30' 5. Exceptions: Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 20.20 060 D, the west side yard of 618 W Oak Avenue, more particularly described as the north 142.5 feet of the south 285 feet of the east 50 265 feet of Lot 14, Block 9, Tract No 1685, commencing 63 feet south of the front lot line and continuing south a distance of 30 feet, shall be 3 inches in width so long as that certain structure located along that 30 -foot distance which existed on January 11, 1973, remains in existence Upon the removal or destruction of said building, this property shall no longer be exempt from Section 20 20 060 D. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 20 20 060 D, the south side yard of 724 Penn Street, more particularly described as the south 55 feet of the north 110 feet of Lot 8, Block 92, El Segundo Sheet No. 4, commencing 84 feet east of the front lot line and continuing east a distance of 20 feet, shall be 3 feet in width so long as that certain structure located along that 20 -foot distance which existed on January 11, 1973, remains in existence. Upon the removal or destruction of said building, this property shall no longer be exempt from Section 20.20.060 D. 17 I s I N Structure Average of Highest Gable SECTION 62. Section 20 20.060 D. of Chapter 20 20, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows- 2020.060 SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS D Setbacks 1 Front and rear ,yard The combined total of setbacks for the front and rear yard shall be at least 30 feet, with no front yard setback less than 22 feet and no rear yard setback less than 5 feet. 2. Side yard Structures shall maintain a minimum setback of 5 feet Accessory structures, located in the rear one -third of the lot, are allowed zero setback on one interior side lot line. 3. Side Yard. Reversed Corner. Reversed corner lots shall have the following side yard with a triangular area described as follows One angle shall be formed by the rear and street side property lines, and the sides of this angle shall be 15 feet in length, measured along the rear and street side property lines. The third side of this triangle shall be a straight line connecting the two other lines at their endpoints. This triangular side yard setback area shall be in addition to the other side yard setback requirements described in 20 20.060 D 2. above 4 Rear Yard. Structures shall maintain a minimum setback of 5 feet Accessory structures are allowed zero setback on the rear property line. 5,000 sf Min Lot Size at Rear of Front Yard Combined Setback Example. Front+ Rear = Combined 22' + 8' = 30' 25' + 5' = 30' 5. Exceptions: Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 20.20 060 D, the west side yard of 618 W Oak Avenue, more particularly described as the north 142.5 feet of the south 285 feet of the east 50 265 feet of Lot 14, Block 9, Tract No 1685, commencing 63 feet south of the front lot line and continuing south a distance of 30 feet, shall be 3 inches in width so long as that certain structure located along that 30 -foot distance which existed on January 11, 1973, remains in existence Upon the removal or destruction of said building, this property shall no longer be exempt from Section 20 20 060 D. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 20 20 060 D, the south side yard of 724 Penn Street, more particularly described as the south 55 feet of the north 110 feet of Lot 8, Block 92, El Segundo Sheet No. 4, commencing 84 feet east of the front lot line and continuing east a distance of 20 feet, shall be 3 feet in width so long as that certain structure located along that 20 -foot distance which existed on January 11, 1973, remains in existence. Upon the removal or destruction of said building, this property shall no longer be exempt from Section 20.20.060 D. 17 SECTION 63. Section 20 20 060 E of Chapter 20 20, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows E Lot Width Every lot created after the effective date of this chapter shall maintain a width of not less than 50 feet at the rear line of the required front yard However, any lot or parcel of land of record on May 14, 1954, having a street frontage not exceeding 200 feet, may be subdivided into two or more parcels having a width of not less than the average width of the narrowest 20% of the lots fronting on its block The block is defined as the area on both sides of the street between the nearest intersecting streets. Each parcel must have an area of not less than 5,000 square feet. SECTION 64. Section 20 21.010 of Chapter 20 20, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows 2021010 PURPOSE. The purpose of this zone is to provide consistency with and implement policies related to the former Imperial Elementary School site designated Planned Residential Development on the General Plan Land Use Map and in the General Plan tent. The Planned Residential Development (PRD) zone is established to encourage the long - range development of residential property under an overall development plan The development or land use plan shall provide for not more than 29 single - family units and 36 multiple - family units arranged such that they achieve the following characteristics• a unique living environment which will reflect the size and location of the property, a vehicular circulation and off- street parking arrangement compatible with both the project and adjacent development, and adequate open space to provide for recreational and passive activities for those residents of the project To attain this result, the PRD Zone will act as a mechanism for the establishment of development standards that will encourage the reuse of land by providing incentives for the construction of high quality residential housing Short -term transitional uses are also recognized as compatible land uses. SECTION 65. Section 20 21 020 of Chapter 20 21, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows. 20 21 020 PERMITTED USES A The following uses are permitted in the PRD Zone subject to the approval of a PRD plan 1. Single- and multiple - family dwelling units designed as detached, semi- detached, or attached buildings. B The following are permitted transitional uses of existing facilities subject to approval of a Transitional Use PRD plan and time limitations which may be imposed by the Planning Commission or City Council Churches, 2. Day care centers, Private clubs, fraternities, sororities and lodges, Private schools; and, Public or private recreation. SECTION 66. Section 20 21.080 of Chapter 20 21, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows. 20 21 080 PRD PLAN APPLICATION The PRD Plan or Transitional Use PRD Plan shall be initiated by filing an application with the Director of Planning and Building Safety. An application for a PRD Plan shall only be accepted for property when either zoned PRD or when an application is on file IL for a change of zone to a PRD zone SECTION 67. Section 20.21 090 of Chapter 20 21, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows. 2021090 PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING Upon receipt of an application for a PRD Plan or a Transitional Use PRD Plan the Director of Planning and Building Safety shall set the matter for public hearing before the Planning Commission in the manner provided by Chapter 20 90, Procedures for Hearing, Notices and Fees SECTION 68. Section 20 21 100 of Chapter 20 21, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows. 20 21 100 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on the application for a PRD Plan or a Transitional Use PRD Plan Upon the conclusion of the hearing, the Planning Commission shall recommend approval or denial of the PRD Plan to the City Council If the Planning Commission denies the PRD Plan, no further action shall be taken on the Plan SECTION 69. Section 20 21 110 of Chapter 20 21, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows. 20.21.110 CITY COUNCIL HEARING. If the Planning Commission recommends approval of the PRD Plan or the Transitional Use PRD Plan the City Council shall hold a public hearing on the application The City Clerk shall set the matter for public hearing and shall give notice of such hearing in the manner provided by Chapter 20.90, Procedures for Hearing, Notices and Fees SECTION 70. Section 20.21 120 of Chapter 20 21, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows 20 21 120 APPEAL PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION Any person dissatisfied with the action of the Planning Commission on the PRD Plan or the Transitional Use PRD Plan may file a written notice of appeal with the City Council as provided by Chapter 20.82, Appeal and Review. SECTION 71. Section 20 22.020 A of Chapter 20 22, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows. A. Any use permitted in the R -1 Zone, SECTION 72. Section 20 22 025 of Chapter 20.22, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows. 20.22 025 PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES. A. Any use customarily incidental to a permitted use; B Any accessory building or combination of accessory buildings, except the garage, shall not be larger in gross floor area than 600 square feet, and shall be only one floor in height. Accessory buildings shall not contain a kitchen or kitchen facilities, a bathtub or shower and shall not be used for sleeping purposes or rented or used as a separate dwelling Prior to issuance of a building permit for an accessory structure, except a garage, the Director of Planning and Building Safety shall require the recording of a covenant of restriction to run with the land, which states that the accessory structure shall not be used as a dwelling unit or in violation of this section, C. Playhouses, and, 19 D Other similar uses approved by the Director of Planning and Building Safety, as provided by Chapter 20.72, Administrative Determinations. SEC'T'ION 73. Section 20.22 060 A of Chapter 20.22, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows. 4" 1 As provided by Chapter 20 12, General Provisions, and, 2 Any use permitted in the R -1 zone, when developed in the R -2 zone, shall be constructed in accordance with R -2 site developments standards and parking requirements SECTION 74. Section 20.22.060 B. of Chapter 20.22, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows. B. Height The height of all dwelling units shall not exceed 26 feet and two stories The height of all other buildings and accessory structures, including detached garages shall not exceed 14 feet Average of Highest Gable is Accessory Dwelling Unit Structure SECTION 75. Section 20.22 060 D. of Chapter 20 22, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows. D. Setbacks 1 Front and rear yard- The combined total of setbacks for the front and rear yard shall be at least 30 feet, with no front yard setback less than 20 feet and no rear yard setback less than 5 feet. 2 Side yoLrd. Structures shall maintain a minimum setback of 5 feet Accessory structures, located in the rear one -third of the lot, are allowed zero setback on one interior side lot line 3. Side Yard. Reversed Corner Reversed corner lots shall have the following side yard with a triangular area described as follows: One angle shall be formed by the rear and street side property lines, and the sides of this angle shall be 15 feet in length, measured along the rear and street side property lines. The third side of this triangle shall be a straight line connecting the two other lines at their endpoints. This triangular side yard setback area shall be in addition to the other side yard setback requirements described in 20 22 060 D 2 above 4 Rear Yard Structures shall maintain a minimum setback of 5 feet. Accessory structures are allowed zero setback on the rear property line. A dwelling unit above a garage where the vehicular entrance is from an alley shall maintain a minimum 1 foot setback """ Combined Setback Example N� Front+ Rear = Combined 20' + 10' = 30' 25' + 5' = 30' TOW sf Min 'Y e1 "IM" a;e� , �, Lot Size _. 1 " Min L-7e _ _J 50' Min at Rear of Front Yard 20 SECTION 76. Section 20 22 060 E of Chapter 20 22, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows. E Lod Width Every lot created after the effective date of this chapter shall maintain a width of not less than 50 feet at the rear line of the required front yard However, any lot or parcel of land of record on May 14, 1954, having a street frontage not exceeding 200 feet, may be subdivided into two or more parcels having a width of not less than the average width of the narrowest 20% of the lots fronting on its block. The block is defined as the area on both sides of the street between the nearest intersecting streets Each parcel must have an area of not less than 7,000 square feet. SECTION 77. Section 20 24 020 of Chapter 20 24, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows- 20.24.020 PERMITTED USES The following uses are permitted in the R -3 Zone A. Any use permitted in the R -2 Zone, B Condominiums and stock cooperatives converted from multiple family dwellings subject to the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act, C Day care centers; D. Large family day care homes pursuant to Section 20 20 030; E Lodging houses; F. Multiple fannly dwellings, G Private clubs, fraternities, sororities and lodges, excepting those the chief activity of which is a service customarily carried on as a business; and, H Other similar uses approved by the Director of Planning and Building Safety, as provided by Section 20.72, Administrative Determinations. SECTION 78. Section 20 24.025 of Chapter 20.24, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows- 2024.025 PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES. A. Any use customarily incidental to a permitted use; B Accessory buildings shall not contain a kitchen or kitchen facilities, a bathtub or shower and shall not be used for sleeping purposes or rented or used as a separate dwelling. Prior to issuance of a building permit for an accessory structure, except a garage, the Director of Planning and Building Safety shall require the recording of a covenant of restriction to run with the land, which states that the accessory structure shall not be used as a dwelling unit or in violation of this section; and, C Other similar uses approved by the Director of Planning and Building Safety, as provided by Chapter 20 72, Administrative Determinations SECTION 79. Section 20.24.040 of Chapter 20.24, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows. 20 24.040 USES SUBJECT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. The following uses shall be allowed subject to obtaining a conditional use permit, as provided by Chapter 20.74, Variance and Conditional Use Permit A. Any use permitted as a conditionally permitted use in the R -2 Zone, 21 B Private clubs, fraternities, sororities, and lodges whose chief activity is a service customarily carried on as a business, C Public parking area, developed and maintained as required by this chapter when the sideline of the lot or parcel on which it is located forms a common boundary with a lot or parcel zoned for commercial or industrial purposes, D Senior citizen housing in accordance with Government Code Sections 65913, 65914 and 65915, E Senior housing facilities, including, but not limited to, rest homes, convalescent homes, or nursing homes; and, F Other similar uses approved by the Director of Planning and Building Safety, as provided by Chapter 20 72, Administrative Determinations. SECTION 80. Section 20 24 060 of Chapter 20 24, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows 20 24.060 SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS A General Provisions 1 As provided by Chapter 20 12, General Provisions; and, 2 Any use permitted in the R -1 or R -2 zones, when developed in the R -3 zone, shall be constructed in accordance with R -3 site developments standards and parking requirements B Lot Area A minimum of 7,000 square feet Budding D Setbacks A building or structure may encroach up to 2 feet into a required yard, provided that an equivalent volume is set back from the required yard. This encroachment shall not be allowed in any yard adjacent to a single - family residential zone. Front yard- An average of 20 feet shall be provided, but in no case shall it be less than 15 feet. Should vehicular access be through the front yard and controlled by an entry gate, a minimum of 20 feet shall be provided for a vehicle to temporarily stop outside the gated area prior to entering the project. Side yard facing a side street 5 feet nummum shall be provided, except if parking garages or covered parking spaces face a street, then the setback shall be 20 feet a Side yard facing an adjacent lot 5 feet minimum shall be provided Accessory structures, located in the rear one -third of the lot, are allowed zero setback on one interior side lot line 22 Enclosed n as,a " �a .p Covered d � ro __ 05 4. Side Yard. Reversed Corner Reversed corner lots shall have the following side yard with a triangular area described as follows: One angle shall be formed by the rear and street side property lines, and the sides of this angle shall be 15 feet in length, measured along the rear and street side property lines The third side of this triangle shall be a straight line connecting the two other lines at their endpoints. This triangular side yard setback area shall be in addition to the other side yard setback requirements described in 20 24 060 D 2. & 3 above. 5. Rear Yard- 10 feet minimum shall be provided 6 Rear Yard: Accessory structures are allowed zero setback on the rear property line and on one interior lot side line in the rear one -third of the lot. Front m a }aro ,aNs 30 o � 50' Min at Rear of Front Yard 7,000 sf Min Lot Size Front L d U� F50' Min at Rear of Front Yard 5' Min a 15' Min b 20'average c If entry is gated with wait - 20' Mm E Lot Width Every lot created after the effective date of this chapter shall maintain a width of not less than 50 feet at the rear line of the required front yard However, any lot or parcel of land of record on May 14, 1954, having a street frontage not exceeding 200 feet, may be subdivided into two or more parcels having a width of not less than the average width of the narrowest 20% of the lots fronting on its block The block is defined as the area on both sides of the street between the nearest intersecting streets Each parcel must have an area of not less than 7,000 square feet F Building Area The minimum lot area per dwelling unit shall be as follows. 1 On property of 15,000 square feet or less in size, one unit for every 1,613 square feet of lot area is allowed A fraction of a lot greater than 1,075 square feet will allow an additional unit. 2. On property greater than 15,000 square feet in size, one unit for every 2,420 square feet of lot area is allowed A fraction of a lot greater than 1,613 square feet will allow an additional unit 23 G. Fbeement ofBuldmgs and Structures 1 The distance between buildings shall be governed by the Uniform Building Code 2 An accessory structure in the rear one -third of the lot may be located on the rear and one interior side lot line, unless one of the following conditions exists a. Where the lot rears upon an alley and the vehicular entrance to the accessory structure is from the alley, such accessory structure shall be set back a distance measured from the opposite side of the alley that will provide a turning radius as follows. 1 90 degrees -25 feet 11 75 degrees -21 feet iii. 60 degrees -18 feet iv 45 degrees -15 feet b On the rear third of a reversed corner lot, an accessory structure may be built to the interior lot side line, but no building shall be erected closer than 5 feet to the property line of any abutting lot to the rear However, if an alley intervenes and the vehicular entrance to the accessory building is directly from the street side, an accessory building may be built to the rear lot line H Lot Coverage All buildings, including accessory buildings, shall not cover more than 53% of the area of the lot. A +B =< 53% Open Space and Recreation Requirements The following open space and recreational facilities shall be provided. Number of Units Pnvate Open Space Common Open Space Recreational Facilities 1 4 or less units 50 sq ft /unit 150 sq It /unit 2 5 -9 units 50 sq ft /unit 200 sq ft /unit 3 30 -20 units 50 sq ft /unit 250 sq It /unit 4 21 -50 units 50 sq ft /unit 250 sq ft /unit 50 sq ft /unit 5 50 and up 50 eq ft /umt 250 sq ft /unit 50 sq ft /unit All required open space and recreational facilities shall be in addition to the required front and street side setbacks Interior side and rear setbacks may be considered as required open spaces and recreation facilities Landscaped areas are considered as open space if they are physically or visually accessible to the residents A landscaped area must be a minimum of 5 feet in both length and width in order to be counted as open space. J Building Wall Modulation No plane of a building wall facing a property line shall exceed 24 feet in height or length without at least a 2 -foot offset in the wall plane Intrusions into the required setback areas, as described in Section 20.12 070, General Provisions, shall not count towards meeting building wall modulation 24 K Condomiauu n Conversions Condominiums and stock cooperatives converted from multiple family dwellings shall meet all the requirements for condominiums in effect at the time they were originally constructed. If there were no condominium standards in effect at the time of construction, the conversion shall comply with the condominium standards of Ordinance No. 898, adopted January 20, 1976, SECTION 81. Section 20 30.070 is added to Chapter 20 30, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code to read as follows 20 30 070 LANDSCAPING Five percent of the at -grade total vehicular use area shall be landscaped Landscaping shall conform to Chapter 13 05, Water Conserving Landscaping. SECTION 82. Section 20 31060 D 3 a of Chapter 20 31, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows a If the rear yard adjoins an alley, dedicated street, public right -of -way, or if the primary access is through the rear yard, a setback of either zero (0) feet or a minimum of 20 feet shall be provided; and, SECTION 83. Section 20 33 040 of Chapter 20 33, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows- 2033040 USES SUBJECT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT The following uses shall be allowed subject to obtaining a Conditional Use Permit, as provided by Chapter 20.74, Variance and Conditional Use Permit A On -site sale and consumption of alcohol at bars, B Freight forwarding, C. Helicopter landing facilities subject to the provisions of Section 20 12.160, D Service stations; and, E Other similar uses determined by the Director of Planning and Building Safety, as provided by Chapter 20 72, Administrative Determinations SECTION 84. Section 20 34 040 of Chapter 20 34, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows 20 34 040 USES SUBJECT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. The following uses shall be allowed subject to obtaining a conditional use permit, as provided by Chapter 20.74, Variance and Conditional Use Permit A On -site sale and consumption of alcohol at bars, B Freight forwarding, C Helicopter landing facilities subject to the provisions of Section 20 12 160, D Service Stations, and, E Other similar uses approved by the Director of Planning and Building Safety as provided by Chapter 20 72, Administrative Determinations 25 SECTION 85. Section 20 36 040 of Chapter 20 36, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows- 20.36040 USES SUBJECT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT The following uses shall be allowed subject to obtaining a conditional use permit, as provided by Chapter 20.74, Variance and Conditional Use Permit A On -site sale and consumption of alcohol at bars; B Catering services and flight kitchens; C. Freight forwarding, D. Helicopter landing facilities subject to the provisions of Section 20 12.160, E Hospitals, F. Parking facilities, including park and ride lots, G Recreational facilities (public and commercial), H Service stations; I A sexually oriented business, provided it is not located within 500 feet of another sexually oriented business, and, J Other similar uses approved by the Director of Planning and Building Safety, as provided by Chapter 20.72, Administrative Determinations SECTION 86. Section 20 41060 G of Chapter 20 41, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows- G. WallslFences Walls and fences in the M -2 zone shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 20 12, General Provisions A nunimum 6 -foot high masonry wall shall be provided along property lines for those yards abutting residential, or commercial zones. SECTION 87. Section 20 42 020 E of Chapter 20.42, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows E Automobile service uses with up to four service bays Projects proposing a greater number of bays shall be required to obtain an Administrative Use Permit, SECTION 88. Section 20.42 025 of Chapter 20 42, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows 20 42 025 PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES A. Any use customarily incidental to a permitted use; B Employee recreation facilities and play areas; C. Parking structures and surface parking lots, D Permitted wholesale sales and services ( "will- call" types of businesses), E Open storage incidental to a principal use, F. Retail sales and services, G Single caretaker units at the ratio of one per legal building site or business establishment whichever is larger, as long as two on -site parking spaces are provided for each dwelling unit, and, W H Other similar uses approved by the Director of Planning and Building Safety, as provided by Chapter 20 72, Administrative Determinations SECTION 89. Section 20.42 040 of Chapter 20 42, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows 20.42 040 USES SUBJECT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. The following uses shall be allowed subject to obtaining a conditional use permit, as provided by Chapter 20 74, Variance and Conditional Use Permit- A Freight forwarding, B Service stations, and, C Other similar uses approved by the Director of Planning and Building Safety, as provided by Chapter 20 72, Administrative Determinations SECTION 90. Section 20.42 060 A of Chapter 20 42, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows• A General Prrovisiona 1 No operations and uses conducted on the premises shall be in violation of the El Segundo Municipal Code, State laws or environmental regulations by reason of noise, dust, mud, odor, smoke, vibrations or other similar causes, and 2 All uses in the SB Zone shall be conducted completely within a fully enclosed building except a Recreational activities customarily conducted in the open, b Outdoor dining areas; and, C. Surface parking lots. 3 Other provisions as required by Chapter 20 12, General Provisions SECTION 91. Section 20.42.060 D. 1 of Chapter 20 42, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows• D Setbacks 1 Front Yard. The front yard setback shall be a nummum of 3 feet and fully landscaped Front yard building setbacks between 8 and 19 feet are specifically not permitted unless fully landscaped. Setbacks greater than 19 feet are permitted However, the first 10 feet of the setback (nearest the road) shall be landscaped or a 5 -foot wide landscaped buffer with a low wall on the inside edge, or, mounded earth forms shall be provided SECTION 92. Section 20 42 060 F of Chapter 20 42, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows 27 SECTION 93. Section 20 42.070 of Chapter 20 42, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 20 42.070 LANDSCAPING In the SB Zone, landscaping requirements shall be as follows A A minimum of 3% of the total site shall be devoted to landscaping, B. Landscaping shall consist of trees, shrubs, vines, bushes, flowers, ground coverings or any combination thereof, C. Landscaping shall not consist solely of artificial plants, turf, crushed rock, redwood bark or decorative pavement, D Within the first 3 feet of the front yard setback, a raised planter (2 feet mimmum above sidewalk) shall be provided for the entire frontage, excluding entrances to the building or parking. The raised planter shall be provided with permanent watering facilities. Suggested plant materials may include Italian cypress, Chinese juniper, creeping fig and geraniums for color Items such as turf, artificial plants, astro -turf and full -size trees are not suitable for this location; and, E. All landscaped areas shall be provided with permanent watering facilities. SECTION 94. Section 20 43.020 of Chapter 20 43, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as- follows• E Automobile service uses with up to four service bays Projects proposing a greater number of bays shall be required to obtain an Administrative Use Permit; SECTION 95. Section 20 43 025 of Chapter 20 43, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 20 43 025 PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES A Any use customarily incidental to a permitted use; B. Employee recreation facilities and play areas, C Open storage incidental to a principal use; D Retail sales and services, E. Single caretaker units at the ratio of one per legal building site or business establishment whichever is larger, as long as two on -site parking space are provided for each dwelling unit, and, F Other similar uses approved by the Director of Planning and Building Safety, as provided by Chapter 20 72, Administrative Determinations SECTION 96. Section 20.43 040 of Chapter 20.43, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows. 20 43.040 USES SUBJECT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. The following uses shall be allowed subject to obtaining a conditional use permit, as provided by Chapter 20 74, Variance and Conditional Use Permit A. Freight forwarding, B Service Stations, and, C. Other similar uses approved by the Director of Planning and Building Safety, as provided by Chapter 20.72, Administrative Determinations a-1 SECTION 97. Section 20 43 060 of Chapter 20 43, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows 20 43 060 SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS All uses within the MM Zone shall comply with the Development Standards contained in this section. A General Provisions 1 No operations and uses conducted on the premises shall be in violation of the El Segundo Municipal Code, State laws, or environmental regulations by reason of noise, dust, mud, odor, smoke, vibrations or other similar causes, and, 2 All uses in the MM Zone shall be conducted completely within a fully enclosed building except a. Recreational activities customarily conducted in the open, b Outdoor dining areas, and, C Surface parking lots 3. Other provisions as required by Chapter 20 12, General Provisions. B Lot Area Every lot in the MM Zone shall be a minimum of 11,200 square feet. If a lot was of legal record prior to December 1, 1974, the minimum lot size shall not apply C Height No building or structure within the MM Zone shall exceed a height of 35 feet However, buildings providing enclosed or rooftop parking or utilizing a parapet wall on top of the eave of the top floor in order to hide rooftop equipment shall not exceed 40 feet Buildings incorporating certain elements as outlined in the lot consolidation provisions (Section 20 46.030 F ) may, with the concurrence of the Planning Commission, exceed the stated height limit by up to 10 feet. This provision may also be applied to special accessory structures ancillary to the basic use at the Planning Commission's option d s m e _ m o� a� m � a D Setbacks 1 Front Yard In the MM Zone, the front yard setback shall not be less than 10 feet for 75% of the total front wall, the remaining 25% of the setback shall be a minimum of 5 feet These setbacks shall be fully landscaped and maintained in accordance with Section 20 43.070 No parking shall be allowed in this setback area 2. Side Yard No side yard setback is required unless one of the following conditions exists, in which case the stated setback schedule shall be applicable: a Such side yard abuts one of the following dedicated streets Street Set a k (suitably landscaped) El Segundo Boulevard 50% shall be setback 4 feet Franklin Avenue 50% shall be setback 8 feet Grand Avenue 50% shall be setback 8 feet b Such side yard abuts any other dedicated street, in which case a 5 -foot suitably landscaped setback is required. C Where the abutting property on the side yard is in another zone, in which case an 8 -foot setback is required. 29 + Streets a/b Sda a EI Segundo Blvd . _ a 50% Shall Be Setback 4' 5' Min b Franklin Ave 25% M M Zone Grand Ave j 11,200 5 f 5' ' 50 % Shall Be Setback 8' `c Mm Min LL i m 5' Any Other Dedicated streets `m 10'f a roMln ...._,.w..,_ ............... 75 3 Rear Yard- No rear yard setback is required, unless where the abutting property is in a different zone, or is a dedicated street, in which case an 8 -foot setback is required 4 Setback Related to Alleys Where either a side or rear yard abuts a dedicated alley, a minimum 5 -foot setback is required. Said yard may be used for off - street parking, loading and vehicle access. 5 Setbacks for Combined Lots Where two or more legally established building sites at the time of adoption of these regulations are combined into one site, the minimum yard area for the new site shall be the aggregate of yard areas that would have been required for each of the original sites under these regulations E Lot bl-m tcaw No requirement SECTION 98. Section 20 43 070 of Chapter 20 43, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows. 20.43 070 LANDSCAPING. In the MM Zone, landscaping requirements shall be as follows A A minimum of 7% of the total site's square footage shall be devoted to landscaping, B Landscaping is not required in side yard setbacks unless the side yard abuts a dedicated street or abuts a different zone, C Landscaping shall consist of trees, shrubs, vines, bushes, flowers, ground coverings or any combination thereof, D Landscaping shall not consist solely of artificial plants, artificial turf, crushed rock, redwood bark or decorative pavement, E. In the front yard setback, an at -grade or raised planter landscaping shall be employed A permanent evergreen ground cover (turf, ivy) and trees are the basic material recommended One 15- gallon tree shall be provided for every 25 feet of lot frontage on a dedicated street, and, F All landscaped areas shall be provided with permanent watering facilities 30 SECTION 99. Section 20 44 060 D of Chapter 20 44, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows• D Setbacks 1 Front yard- A minimum 15 foot fully landscaped setback is required 2. Side ar • A minimum 15 foot fully landscaped setback is required 3 Rear yard No rear setback is required, except where the rear yard abuts a dedicated alley, a minimum 5 -foot setback is required Said yard may be used for off - street parking, loading and vehicle access SECTION 100. Section 20 44 070 of Chapter 20 44, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows- 2044070 LANDSCAPING. A In the 15 -foot front yard setback, a raised planter, utilizing common brick as accent or veneer application, shall be provided for a minimum of 50% of the total front yard setback area Items such as turf, artificial plants, astro -turf, crushed white rock and pavement are not suitable for this location; B Landscaping shall consist of trees, shrubs, vines, bushes, flowers, evergreen ground covers or any combination thereof, C Landscaping shall not consist solely of artificial plants, turf, crushed rock, redwood bark or decorative pavement; D Five percent of the total at -grade vehicular use area shall be landscaped; and, E All landscaped areas shall be provided with permanent watering facilities SECTION 101. Section 20.44110 of Chapter 20 44, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows 20 44 110 SPECIAL FINDINGS A market survey shall be conducted in connection with any proposal for activating this zone which demonstrates to the City Council's satisfaction that proposed uses will not erode the commercial market for downtown businesses. A finding to that effect must accompany the approval SECTION 102. Section 20 45 060 H of Chapter 20 45, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows. H Open Space and Recreation Requirements The following open space and recreational facilities shall be provided Number of Units Private Open Space Common Open Space Recreational Facilities 1 4 or less units 50 sq ft /unit 150 sq ft /unit 2 5 -9 units 50 sq ft /unit 200 sq It /unit 3 10 -20 units 50 sq ft /unit 250 sq ft /unit 4 21 -50 units 50 sq ft /unit 250 sq ftlumt 50 sq ftlumt 5 50 and up 50 sq ft /unit 250 sq ft /unit 50 sq ft /unit All required open space and recreational facilities shall be in addition to the required front and street side setbacks Interior side and rear setbacks may be considered as required open spaces and recreation facilities Landscaped areas are considered as open space if they are physically or visually accessible to the residents A landscaped area must be a minimum of 5 feet in length or width direction to order to be counted as open space. 31 SECTION 103. Section 20 45 070 of Chapter 20 45, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows 20 45 070 LANDSCAPING. A. Five percent of the total at -grade vehicular use area shall be landscaped; and, B All landscaped areas shall be provided with permanent watering facilities SECTION 104. Section 20 46 030 E 2 of Chapter 20.46, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows- 2. Design of Parking Spaces a Tandem Spaces Each tandem space shall be a minimum of 9 feet in width by 20 feet in length. b Visitor Spaces Visitor or non - tandem spaces shall be a mimmum of 8 5 feet in width by 18 feet in length. Parallel Parking Parallel parking spaces shall be a minimum of 8 5 feet in width by 24 feet in length d Minimum dimensions for regular non - tandem parking layouts. A maximum 2 -foot overhang into the landscaped area in front of wheel stops may be counted in calculating space length. a b. c d e Angle Stall Aisle Overall Layout 300 16' 12' 44' 16' -0" 450 19' 15' 53' 11'- 3 -3/4" 60" 20' 18' 58' 9'- 4 -1/4" 90° 18' 25' 61' 8' -6" SECTION 105. The "Applicability" subsection of Section 20 46 030 G. of Chapter 20 46, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows MUMMA The Open Space/Bulk Guidelines are specifically restricted to use only in the MM District and for properties in excess of 30,000 square feet. Development in the SB District and in the MM District under 30,000 square feet do not have to comply with these guidelines SECTION 106. Section 20 52.050 A. of Chapter 20 52, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows A A legal description of each designated cultural resource, the names and addresses of all owners of designated cultural resources, and assessor's parcel numbers of designated cultural resources; SECTION 107. Section 20 54 020 of Chapter 20 54, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 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 32 B. Parking facilities shall be designed so that a car within a facility will not have to enter a street to move 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 D All tandem parking spaces, where allowed, shall be clearly outlined on the surface of the parking facility E Parking 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 F. 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 G 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 H 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 I. 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 J. 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. K Loading spaces shall be designed so they will not interfere with vehicular circulation L Loading spaces shall be sited to avoid views from public streets M All permanent on -site parking, loading, vehicle storage and vehicle sales areas shall be paved with approved concrete or asphaltic concrete. On -site parking areas to be used for no longer than one year shall be surfaced and maintained with an impervious material acceptable to the Director of Planning and Building Safety so as to eliminate dust and mud All on -site parking areas shall be graded and drained so as to dispose of all surface water in accordance with the Uniform Building Code N Any lights provided to illuminate any parking area or vehicle sales areas as permitted by this code, shall be arranged so as to direct the light away from any premises upon which a residential dwelling unit is located. SECTION 108. Section 20 54 030 of Chapter 20 54,1htle 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows. 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 33 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. A. Residential Uses RESIDENTIAL USE NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES REQUIRED (1) Single - family and 2 spaces for each unit and one additional two - family dwellings- space for dwelling units exceeding 3,000 sq ft (2) of gross floor area. (2) Condominiums, 2 spaces for each unit plus 1 visitor space for residential co -ops and the first 5 dwelling units and 1 visitor space multiple - family for each additional 3 units (e.g. 1 -5 units = 1 dwellings. visitor spaces, 6 -8 units = 2, 9 -11 units = 3, Motels, auto courts, 12 -14 units = 4, etc). (3) Lodging houses, rooming 1 space for each sleeping room. houses, and guest houses: B. Nomwesidential Uses NONRESIDENTIAL USES NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES REQUIRED (1) Hospitals 11h spaces for each bed. (2) Hotels- 1 space for each of the first 100 rooms, 3/4 space for each of the next 100 rooms, and 1h space for each room above 200 rooms. (3) Motels, auto courts, 1 space for each sleeping unit. motor lodges, and tourist cou ;ts (4) Seniors' communities, 1 space for each 2 beds. rest homes, convalescent homes: 1 space for each 300 sq ft for the first 25,000 sq ft (5) Offices, commercial, and 1 space for each 350 sq ft for the second food -to -go uses. 25,000 sq. ft. 1 space for each 400 sq ft. for the area in excess of 50,000 sq ft (6) Restaurants, bars and 1 space for each 75 sq ft. cocktail lounges- No parking is required for restaurants under 500 sq ft which do not provide sit -down eating accommodations. (7) Manufacturing, research 1 space for each 500 sq ft for the first 50,000 and development sq ft. (includes office with on- 1 space for each 1,000 sq ft. for the area in site testing facilities)- excess of 50,000 sq. ft. (8) Medical/Dental offices 1 space for each 200 sq. ft. and clinics 34 (9) Warehouses and storage 1 space for each 1,000 sq ft for the first buildings 20,000 sq ft 1 space for each 2,000 sq ft for the second 20,000 sq ft 1 space for each 4,000 sq. ft. for the area in excess of 40,000 sq ft (10) Automobile repair 2 spaces for each service stall plus 2 spaces garages, body shops, and for office service stations (11) Schools, private (a) Pre- school, 1 space for each 1 classroom, plus 1 space for elementary through each employee and faculty member junior high level. (b) High school level: 1 space for each 3 students, plus 1 space for each employee and faculty member (c) Adult level, college, 1 space for each 5 students, plus 1 space for business and trade- each employee and faculty member (12) Places of public assembly including, but not limited to theaters, auditoriums, banquet facilities, meeting rooms, clubs, lodges and mortuaries. (a) With fixed seats 1 space for every 3 seats (b) Without fixed seats 1 space for every 30 sq ft of floor area used for assembly purposes. (13) Churches ti 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. Compact parking shall be allowed for office and industrial uses to a maximum of twenty (20 %) percent of required parking spaces. All parking spaces provided in excess of the required number shall be standard size. Compact parking shall not be allowed for retail uses 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 demand study Additionally, for any use for which the number of parking spaces is not listed, the Director of Planning and Building Safety or Planning Commission shall specify the required number of spaces based on a parking demand study. SECTION 109. Section 20.54 050 A of Chapter 20 54, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows A Stall sizes and aisle widths (1) The parking stall sizes shall be as follows ZONE ler�= dCiMii3m WIDTH DEPTH 8ifz feet 18 feet End parking stall adjacent to an obstruction 91z feet 18 feet 35 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 Parking Aisle Width Parking Stall substandard lot 81h feet 20 feet Multi- family Residential (R -3) 8i/2 feet 20 feet (2) Aisle width for angled parking spaces shall not be less than the following. Angles of Parking Parallel to 30° 45° 60° 90° Aisle Width Clear 12 feet 15 feet 18 feet 25 feet * Measured perpendicular to aisle Parking Stall Depth* 16 feet 19 feet 20 feet 18 feet Three feet of the length of a parking space may overhang into a landscaped area if the landscaped area provides a 6 inch tall curb That portion of landscaping will not be considered as contributing to required landscaping SECTION 110. Section 20 54.050 D of Chapter 20 54, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows D. Underground (Subterranean) Parking Facilities. The following maximum lot coverage shall apply to communal underground parking facilities STANDARD STALLS SUBSURFACE HEIGHT OF A B C D E F Parking Aisle Width Parking Stall Parking Stall No setbacks, provided facility is completely Tire Stop Angle Clear Depth Width Overall Location 30 12' 16' 16' -0' 44' 3' 45 15' 19' 11' -3 314' 53' 4' to Property Line 60 18' 20' 9' -4114' 58' 2' in Smoky Hollow 90 25' 1s' 8' -6' 61' more than 4 feet SECTION 110. Section 20 54.050 D of Chapter 20 54, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows D. Underground (Subterranean) Parking Facilities. The following maximum lot coverage shall apply to communal underground parking facilities 36 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 shall be landscaped more than 4 feet 36 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 SECTION 111. Section 20 54 050 E. of Chapter 20 54, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows E. Parking of Licensed Recreational Vehicles and Habitable Vehicles. Parking of any mobile home, camper, house trailer or other 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, is 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 04 140 of the El Segundo Municipal Code. SECTION 112. Section 20 54 050 F of Chapter 20.54, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows 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 DISTANCE FROM ZONE SIDE PROPERTY LINE All Zones, N/A except R -3 R -3 5 feet minimum in front 2/3rds of lot Entrance or exit on or from an alley may be less CURB CUT AND DRIVEWAY WIDTH Minimum 10 feet Maximum 30 feet Minimum 12 feet No more than 20% of lot width or maximum 30 feet SECTION 113. Section 20.54 050 G. of Chapter 20 54, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows• G Handicapped parking shall be provided in accordance with Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Administrative Code. SECTION 114. Section 20 54 080 of Chapter 20 54, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows 20 54 080 JOINT USE AND OFF -SITE PARKING FACILITIES A. All parking spaces shall be located on the same lot or building site as the use for winch such spaces are required, except within the boundaries of the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan (see Section 20 54 130), provided, 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 they 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 37 Section 20.54 080 B 3 of this chapter shall be recorded in the office of the County Recorder, and may include such reasonable conditions as the Planning Commission or Director of Planning and Building Safety may impose B The Planning Commission may authorize, through a discretionary permit procedure, the joint use of parking facilities under the following conditions 1. 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 A covenant as described in Subsection 3 shall be recorded in the office of the County Recorder, and may include such reasonable conditions as the Planning Commission may impose. 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 or she 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 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, improvement, or use exists for which the parking is intended 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 a lot other 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 SECTION 115. Section 20.54.110 of Chapter 20 54, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows 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 spaces, provided in connection with the building or structure, shall be continued and available for use with the subject building or structure SECTION 116. Section 20 70 050 of Chapter 20 70, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows 20 70.050 RESIDENTIAL RESTRICTIONS 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 W under this Title, shall be permitted to continue and remodel or rebuild provided all of the following requirements are met A 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, B A non - conforming structure may expand, provided the expansion meets all the applicable criteria of this title. SECTION 117. Section 20 70 070 A 3. of Chapter 20 70, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows 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 Buildings which are actively available for lease and occupancy, or are being remodeled pursuant to a permit or subject to Section 20,70 030, shall not be considered vacant for the purposes of this section, and, SECTION 118. Section 20 72 060 of Chapter 20 72, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows 20 72 060 PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW Written determinations on non - alcohol related permits, 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 before the Planning Commission 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 or upheld on appeal. Written determinations on alcohol related permits, made by the Director of Planning and Building Safety, shall be placed as receive and file items on the next available agenda of the City Council Any City Council member may request that an item be set for a formal public hearing before the City Council 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 City Council. SECTION 119. Section 20.74 090 of Chapter 20 74, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows 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 SECTION 120. Section 20 74 110 of Chapter 20 74, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows 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 the day following the end of the ten day appeal period, unless a written appeal is filed with the City Council as provided by Chapter 20 82, Appeals or Review. SECTION 121. Section 20 74120 of Chapter 20 74, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code, entitled Transmission of Record, is hereby repealed in its entirety SECTION 122. Section 20 74 130 of Chapter 20.74, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code, entitled Adverse Decision by City Council, is hereby repealed in its entirety. SECTION 123. Section 20 74 140 of Chapter 20 74, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code, entitled Announcement of Decision by Resolution, is hereby repealed in its entirety 39 SECTION 124. Section 20 74 150 of Chapter 20 74, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code, entitled Notice of Decision by City Council, is hereby repealed in its entirety SECTION 125. Section 20 78 010 of Chapter 20 78, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows 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 location of a wall, fence, or hedge would result in the unreasonable deprivation of the use or enjoyment of property, an adjustment may be granted in respect to height or location of a wall, fence, or hedge, subject to the following restriction and in the manner hereafter provided No adjustment shall be made to permit a wall, fence, or hedge to exceed 8 feet in height SECTION 126. Section 20 78 020 of Chapter 20 78, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows 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 processing SECTION 127. Section 20 78 090 is added to Chapter 20 78, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code to read as follows All appeals shall be processed as provided by Chapter 20 82, Appeal or Review SECTION 128. Section 20 82 015 is added to Chapter 20 82, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code to read as follows 20 82 015 APPEAL OF DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND BUILDING DECISION Any individual may appeal a decision or determination of the Director of Planning and Building Safety to the Planning Commission The appeal shall be made within 10 calendar days of the date after the Planning and Building Safety Director's decision by filing a letter of appeal, with the required appeal fee, with the Secretary of the Planning Commission Any appeal of an Administrative Use Permit must be received, with the required appeal fee, prior to the decision being received and filed by the Planning Commission All appeals shall state specifically wherein it is claimed there was an error or abuse of discretion by the decision maker or where a decision is not supported by the evidence in the record Following the receipt of an appeal, the Director of Planning and Building Safety shall transmit to the Planning Commission the letter of appeal, the application and all other papers constituting the record upon which the action of the Director of Planning and Building Safety was taken The Planning Commission shall hold at least one public hearing, in the manner prescribed in Chapter 20 90, on the decision of the Director of Planning and Building Safety, which has been appealed The hearing shall be held within 40 calendar days of the appeal request The project applicant shall provide the list of property owners, radius map and any additional information required for the public hearing to the Department of Planning and Building Safety The Planning Commission may affirm, reverse, or modify a decision of the Director of Planning and Building Safety The decision of the Planning Commission is appealable to the City Council, pursuant to Section 20 82 020 SECTION 129. Section 20 82 020 of Chapter 20 82, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows 20 82.020 APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION 40 Any individual may appeal a decision of the Planning Comnussion to the City Council The appeal shall be made within 10 calendar days after the date of the Planning Commission decision by filing a letter of appeal, with the required appeal fee, 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 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. SECTION 130. Section 20 82 032 is added to Chapter 20 82, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code to read as follows- 2082.032 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 further information from 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 SECTION 131. Section 20 82.035 is added to Chapter 20.82, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code to read as follows 20 82 035 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, pursuant to Section 20 82.032, if the matter was referred back to the Planning Commission The resolution shall recite and order, among other things, that the application be granted or denied or modified, subject to the conditions or limitations that the City Council may impose The project approval shall become effective the date of the City Council action approving said application SECTION 132. Section 20 82 037 is added to Chapter 20 82, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code to read as follows- 2082.037 NOTICE OF DECISION OF CITY COUNCIL. Following the adoption of a resolution ordering that a project application 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 SECTION 133. Section 20 86.070 of Chapter 20 86, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows. 20 86 070 DENIAL -- ACTION FINAL The action of the Planning Commission to recommend denial of an application for an Amendment to the City Council or deny approval of a precise plan shall be final and effective the day following the end of the 10 day appeal period unless, a written appeal and appeal fee, is filed with the City Council as provided by Chapter 20 82, Appeal and Review. SECTION 134. Section 20 90 050 of Chapter 20 90, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows 20 90 050 NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS Applications requiring a public hearing shall contain specific information and be distributed as in the manner prescribed below 41 A Notification Process Notice shall be provided in all of the following ways 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 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 3 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 1 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. 4 If the notice is mailed or delivered pursuant to paragraph 3, the notice shall also either be a 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 b. 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. 5. For mailing lists containing 10 or more different owners of real property, notices returned undeliverable shall be resent to the resident or occupant of the real property 6 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 B. Contents ofNotWadim The contents of the public hearing notice shall include 1. A title stating "Notice of Proposed " (with the blank space containing the title of the application); 2 The date, time and place of a public hearing, 3 The identity of the hearing body, 4 A general explanation of the matter to be considered; and, 5. A general description, in text or as a diagram of the location of the property SECTION 135. Section 20 90 090 of Chapter 20 90, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows 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, any exhibits presented at pubic hearings, and 42 the names of persons testifying shall be recorded and made a part of the permanent files of the case. SECTION 136. Mayor Carl Jacobson and Councilman Michael Robbins do abstain from and did not participate in the deliberations and decision on the following portions of the Zoning Code 1) Section 20 08.040 - Adult Motel - Definition 2) Section 20 08 065 - (Adult Related) Sexually Oriented Business - Definition 3) Section 20.08 083 - Adult Theater - Definition 4) Section 20 08 153 - Automobile Service - Definition 5) Section 20 08 213 - Caretaker Unit - Definition 6) Section 20 08 423 - Food -to -Go - Definition 7) Section 20 08 487 - Hospital - Definition 8) Section 20 08 710 - Service Station - Definition 9) Section 20 08 913 - Vehicular Use Area - Definition 10) Section 20 12 080 - Screening 11) Section 20 12 100 - Temporary Buildings 12) Section 20.12 110 - Temporary Construction Buildings 13) Section 20 12.120 - Parking Unoccupied Recreational Vehicle 14) Section 20 12 130 - Property Maintenance 15) Chapter 20 18 - OS Zone 16) Chapter 20 30 - PF Zone 17) Chapter 20 33 - C3 Zone 18) Chapter 20 34 - CO Zone 19) Chapter 20 36 - MU Zone 20) Chapter 20.40 - MI Zone 21) Chapter 20 41 - M2 Zone 22) Chapter 20 42 - SB Zone 23) Chapter 20 43 - MM Zone 24) Chapter 20 44 - GAC Zone 25) Chapter 20 45 - MDR Zone 26) Chapter 20 46 - Smoky Hollow Specific Plan 27) Chapter 20 54 - Off - Street Parking and Loading Spaces 28) Section 20 70 070 - Non - Conforming Buildings and Uses SECTION 137. Councilman Richard Switz did abstain from and did not participate in the deliberations and decision on the following portion of the Zoning Code- 1) Section 20 20 060 E - R -1 Lot Width SECTION 138. This ordinance shall become effective at nudnight on the thirtieth (30) day from and after the final passage and adoption hereof. SECTION 139. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this ordinance; shall cause the same to be entered in the book of original ordinances of said City, shall make a note of the passage and adoption thereof in the records of the meeting at which the same is passed and adopted, and shall within 15 days after the passage or adoption thereof cause the same to be published or posted in accordance with the law 1 • ' 1 011 1 1 1 • 011 .: . ATTESTED: ndy Moi en City Clerk (SEAL) • • 1 011 1 1 Leland C. Dolley City Attorney 43 of the City California 1996. 1.' p zoning \a endm t \ZTA94 -1 ord STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS CITY OF EL SEGUNDO 1 I, Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk of the City of El Segundo, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the whole number of members of the City Council of the said City is five; that the foregoing ordinance, being ORDINANCE NQ 1245 is a full, true correct original of ORDINANCE NO. 1245 of the said City of El Segundo, California, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE C1TY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTNQ EA-348, ZONE TEXTAMENDMENT94- 1, ANDZONE CHANGE 95-1 AMENDING THE ZONING MAP, THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 19 AND 20 (SUBDIVISIONS AND ZONING CODE), AND THE SMOKY HOLLOW SPECIFIC PLAN, ALL OF WHICH ARE COVERED BY A PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL MACT REPORT. PETITIONED BY THE CfIY OF EL SEGUNDO. which was duly passed and adopted by the said City Council, approved and signed by the Mayor of said City, and attested by the City Clerk of said City, all at a regular meeting of the said Council held on the 6TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1996, and the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Jacobson, Mayor ProTem Weston, Councilman Switz, Councilman Robbins, and Councilwoman Friedkin. NOES: None ABSENT: None NOT PARTICIPATING: None I do hereby further certify that pursuant to the provisions of Section 36933 of the Government Code of the State of California, that the foregoing ORDINANCE NO. 1245, was posted and /or published in the manner prescribed by law. Y MOIZTESEIt City Clerk of the City of El Segundo, California (SEAL)