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1995 DEC 19 CC PACKET-1AGENDA
EL SEGUNM CITY COUNCIL
COUNCII, CHAMBERS - 350 Main Street
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check mark ./ beside each Item you would like to address on the Agenda provided by the City Clerk, preferably PRIOR to the
start of the meeting Any other Item not listed on the Agenda that Is within the junsdiction of the City Council maybe
directly addressed during Public Communications
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represent, if desired Please respect the time limits
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Office at least six days prior to the City Council Meeting (by 2 00 p in the prior Tuesday) The request must include a brief
general description of the business to be transacted or discussed at the meeting
In compliance with mericans %ith Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance participate in UHS Meeting, please Warner Lity Uel% -
Nohfication 48 lours prior m the meeting well enable the City to make reasonable am igementc to ensure accessibility to tus meeting.
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF TILE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
December 19, 1995 - 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only) - 5 minute limit per person, 30 minute
limit total)
CLOSED SESSION. The City Council may move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law,
including the Brown Act (Government Code Sec. 54950, -d &Q.) for the purposes of conferring with the
City's Real Property Negotiator, and/or conferring with the City Attorney on potential and/or existing
litigation; and/or discussing matters covered under Godt Code section 54957 (Personnel); and/or
conferring with the City's Labor Negotiators as follows.
CONFERENCE WnH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Godt Code Section 54956.8) None
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov't Code Section 54956 9(a))
1 Chaffin v Gty of 8 Segundo, USDC Case No CV94 4444AWT'(BQRx)
2 Klroy Airport Assoc etc v Gty of 8 Segundo, LASC Case No BS034343
3 Gty of B Segundo v LAX, LASC Case No BC130859
4 Marion v Gty of B Segundo, Case No BC049301
5 Bue v City of B Segundo, LASC Case No BC137060
6 Reinbold v Gty of 6 Segundo, LASC Case No YCO25220
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Godt Code 54956 9(b) 7 potential cases (no further public statement
is required at this time), Initiation of litigation pursuant to Godt Code Section 54956 9(c) 4 matters
OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Govt Code Section 54957) None
CONFERENCE WTIH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR - (Govt Code Section 54957 6) Management
Group Compensation - J Momson, Negotiator
REPOW OF ACTION TART IN CLOSED SESSION (if required)
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit)
ADJOURNM
POSTED:
DATE iAll 34, 1, TIME /.Z - o o o,,, NAME a-X- 0 001
AGENDA
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 350 Main Street
The City Council, with certain statutory exceptions, can only take action upon properly posted and listed agenda items
The Public can participate in the discussion of any item listed on the Agenda To facilitate your presentation, please place a check mark
✓ beside each item you would like to address on the Agenda provided by the City Clerk, preferably PRIOR to the start of the meeting
Any other item not listed on the Agenda that is within the jurisdiction of the City Council may be directly addressed during Public
Communications
Before speaking to the City Council, please come to the podium and give Your name and address and the organization you
represent, fdesired Please respect the time limits
Members of the Public may place items on the Agenda by submitting a Written Request to the City Clerk or City Manager's Office at
least six days prior to the City Council Meeting (by 2 00 p in the prior Tuesday) The request must include a brief general description
of the business to be transacted or discussed at the meeting
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact City Clerk, 607 -2208
Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1995 - 7:00 P.M.
Next Resolution #3955
Next Ordinance # 1240
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION - Rev Tracy Granoff, Hope Chapel
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilman Robbins
PRESENTATIONS - NONE
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit per person, 30
minute limit total)
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only
Recommendation - Approval.
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS -
Public hearing and introduction of an Ordinance to amend the City General Plan Land Use
Map EA -362. GPA 95 -1) Applicant The City of El Segundo
Recommendation -
1) Hold Public Hearing;
2) Discussion;
3) Reading of Ordinance by title only;
4) Introduce Ordinance; and
5) Schedule second reading and final adoption of the Ordinance on January 16,
1996.
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2 Public hearing and introduction of an Ordinance to amend the Zoning Map, various sections of
Title 19 and Title 20 of the El Segundo Municipal Code, and the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan,
related to subdivisions and zoning (EA -348, ZTA 94 -1, ZC 95 -1) Applicant The City of
Recommendation -
1) Hold Public Hearing;
2) Discussion;
3) Reading of Ordinance by title only;
4) Introduce Ordinance; and
5) Schedule second reading and final adoption of the Ordinance on January 16,
1996.
Public Hearing and introduction of an Ordinance to amend Chapter 9 06 of the El Segundo
Municipal Code regulating noise and vibrations (EA -370) Applicant The City of El Segundo
Recommendation -
1) Hold Public Hearing;
2) Discussion;
3) Reading of Ordinance by title only;
4) Introduce Ordinance; and
5) Schedule second reading and final adoption of the Ordinance on January 16,
1996.
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -
Second reading and adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of El Segundo, California
authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City Council of the City of El Segundo
and the Board of Administration of the Public Employees Retirement System that implements
the 2% at 50 Retirement formula as required by the Firefighter's Association 1992 -95
Memorandum of Understanding Fiscal impact Increase in City -paid employee retirement
contribution, $33,750 on an annualized basis Anticipated 1497% increase in employer
retirement contribution rate, as determined by PERS, does not go into effect until July 1, 1997
Recommendation -
1) Discussion;
2) Second reading of Ordinance by Title only; and
3) By motion, adopt Ordinance.
Second Reading and adoption of an Ordinance of the City of El Segundo, California, deleting
Section 5 08 018, Chapter 5 08, Title 5 of the El Segundo Municipal Code relating to the
Consumer Price Index, amending Section 5 08 019, Chapter 5 08, Title 5 of the El Segundo
Municipal Code to include a 10% reduction and an additional 5% reduction of the remainder
of all business license taxes, and amending Sections 5 08 020(a), 5 08 0195(a) and (b) of
Chapter 5 08, Title 5 of the El Segundo Municipal Code increasing the number of employees
covered by the basis license fee from 5 employees to 10 employees The fiscal impact of this
item is an estimated $616.000 reduction of General fund revenues
Recommendation -
1) Discussion;
2) Second reading of Ordinance 1241 by Title only; and
3) By motion, adopt Ordinance.
Report to City Council Concerning Scaled Back Water Fund Reserves and Revised Projection
of Future Water Rate Increases (Report does not impact current water rates)
Recommendation -
1) Receive and file the Report.
2) Provide guidance to Staff.
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D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Adoption of the 1996 Park Vista Operating Plan and Budget (total proposed expenditures,
$546,113), and revenues of $469,879
Recommendation - Approval of Operating Plan and Budget as adopted by the El
Segundo Senior Housing Corporation Board of Directors on November 23, 1995.
E. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed are to be adopted by one motion without discussion and passed unanimously If a call for
discussion of an item is made, the item(s) will be considered individually under the next heading of business
Warrant Numbers 227155-227312 on Demand Register Summary Number 23 in total amount
of $566,557 82
Recommendation - Approve Warrant Demand Register and Authorize staff to release.
Ratify: Payroll and Employee Benefit checks; checks released early due to contracts or
agreements; emergency disbursements and /or adjustments.
Warrant Numbers 227313-227437 on Demand Register Summary Number 24 in total amount
of $584,005 65, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $894,577 38
Recommendation - Approve Warrant Demand Register and Authorize staff to release.
Ratify: Payroll and Employee Benefit checks; checks released early due to contracts or
agreements; emergency disbursements and /or adjustments; and wire transfers from
11/24/95 to 12/15/95.
City Council meeting minutes of December 5, 1995
Recommendation - Approval.
Presentation of the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year
ended June 30, 1995
Recommendation - Receive and file the City's financial report.
Appropriation of $5,000,000 Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) grant for the
Sepulveda Boulevard Widening Project (Fiscal impact - authorize expenditure of MTA
Recommendation - Approve spending plan and appropriate funds.
Final acceptance of Sealing of the Concrete Parking Deck over the Water Reservoir at 400
Lomita Street, Project No PW 95 -7 (final contract amount $63,770 00)
Recommendation -
1) Accept the work as complete.
2) Authorize the City Clerk to file in the County's Recorder's Office the Notice of
Completion prepared by the City Engineer.
7 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, declaring its intention
to grant a 12" diameter jet fuel pipeline franchise to Chevron U S A Products Company
(proposed recommended annual franchise fee = $20,000)
Recommendation - Adopt Resolution.
Resolution adopting City Urban Water Management Plan (no fiscal impact)
Recommendation - Adopt the Resolution.
9 Approval of a contract with U S E Community Services Group, Inc, United States Escrow to
administer escrow services in correlation with the CDBG Minor Home Repair Program for the
City's Senor homeowners Estimated cost per loan is $515 Estimated contract value $4,600
(CDBG funds)
Recommendation - Approve the contract with United States Escrow and authorize the
Mayor and staff to execute.
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
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F. NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER
FAA/Resident funded RSI program
Recommendation -
1) Discussion.
2) Approve expansion of the RSI program to permit citizen participation in funding
program.
3) Approve start up of the FAA/Resident, 80/20% funded RSI program.
Direct the City Manager and City Attorney to prepare documents to maintain current revenues
and services in light of possible Proposition 62 ruling by the Supreme Court Fiscal Impact
maintain current revenue /expenditure levels
Recommendation - Direct the City Manager and City Attorney to prepare needed
documents for consideration by the City Council at its January 2, 1996 meeting.
G. NEW BUSINESS - CITY ATTORNEY -
Adoption of a Code Enforcement Policy
Recommendation - City Council direct staff to prepare a "Code Enforcement Policy"
containing the following components: (1) priority of types of violations to target for
compliance; (2) method of enforcement; (3) allocation of staff time for code enforcement;
and (4) frequency of reporting status of code enforcement activities to the Council.
Additionally, it is recommended that staff be directed to prepare the below- referenced
code amendments, and any other code amendments recommended by the City Attorney
necessary to carry out the Policy. The Staff will bring back to the City Council, for
adoption at the January 16, 1996 meeting, the Policy and the proposed code
amendments.
H. NEW BUSINESS - CITY CLERK - NONE
L NEW BUSINESS - CITY TREASURER - NONE
J. NEW BUSINESS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilwoman Friedkin - NONE
Councilman Robbins -
Consideration of a program to remove those not legally eligible to vote from the El
Segundo voter rolls, similar to the Redondo Beach program Fiscal impact Depends
on number of voters not legally eligible to vote, however, the money saved by not
mailing election materials to ineligible or nonexistent voters in future elections may
exceed the cost for return postage and processing of undeliverable sample ballots
Recommendation - Discussion and possible action, including appointing a City
Council subcommittee to study this issue and report back to the City Council by
the next regular Council meeting.
Good Government measure sponsored by the City, for submission to the voters, that
would limit the duration of certain types of contracts to a maximum of four years and
require that other types of contracts contain provisions allowing the City to cancel the
contract after four years or at four year intervals
Recommendation - Discussion and possible action, including directing staff to
prepare an appropriate ballot measure for submission to the voters using City
Council provided parameters.
Councilman Switz - NONE
Mayor Pro Tem Weston - NONE
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Mayor Jacobson -
Request for variances from the Municipal Code
Recommendation -
Approve request by Mr. S. Claus for a waiver of the permits required for doing business
within the City of El Segundo as follows:
1) Approval of a Conditional Use Permit and waiver of regulations in ESMC
Section 20.74.040;
2) The use of air rights and waiver of the Santa Monica Radial 160 R procedure
(FAA should be contacted);
3) Waiving of the ordinance on Animal Regulations (ESMC 8.02.010);
4) Waiving the Trespass Ordinance (ESMC 9.28.010) including 8.04.110 dealing
with trespassing animals;
5) Granting a free business license for a non - profit organization (ESMC 5.04.050);
6) Waiving the Pooper - Scooper regulation (ESMC 9.04.040);
7) Waiving of the Noise Ordinance to permit the sound of bells (ESMC 9.06.0110);
and
8) Waiver of ESMC 16.04.060 (Driveway Permits Required) and 10.28.110 (Parking
on Grades).
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit)
MEMORIALS
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council may move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act
(Government Code Sec 54960, et sM ) for the purposes of conferring with the City's Real Property
Negotiator, and /or conferring with the City Attorney on potential and/or e3ustmg litigation, and/or discussing
matters covered under Government Code section 54957 (Personnel), and/or conferring with the City's Labor
Negotiators, as follows
Continuation of matters listed on the City Council Agenda for 5 00 p in, December 19, 1995 under "Closed
Session" (if needed)
REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION (if required)
ADJOURNMENT
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 19, 1995
AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Special Order of Business - Public Hearing
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Public hearing and introduction of an Ordinance to amend the City General Plan and General Plan Land Use Map
(EA -362, GPA 95 -1) Applicant The City of El Segundo
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1) Hold Public Hearing,
2) Discussion,
3) Reading of Ordinance by title only,
4) Introduce Ordinance, and
5) Schedule second reading and final adoption of the Ordinance on January 16, 1996
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND:
On October 4, 1994, the City Council directed staff to initiate a General Plan Amendment for consistency with the
Zoning Code On November 16, 1995, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No 2371 which recommends
approval of the following revisions to the General Plan and General Plan Land Use Map
1) A change in Land Use Element Policy LUi -31 to allow the expansion of non - conforming uses within
conforming buildings
2) A change in the Smoky Hollow Mixed -Use land use designation to allow existing structures under 0 6 Floor
Area Ratio (FAR) to expand beyond the 0 6 FAR
3) A change in the land use designation and Land Use Map from "Single Family Residential' to "Parks" for
the new Holly Valley Park located on the southeast corner of Holly Avenue and Valley Street, 356 Valley
Street
4) A Land Use Map amendment to reflect the actual property line location and size of Chevron's Blue Butterfly
preserve west of Loma Vista Street at Binder Place
DISCUSSION
On November 16, 1995, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and recommending to the City
Council adoption of a General Plan Amendment for the following areas
1) Non - conforming Issues
The provision for the expansion of non - conforming commercial and industrial uses was revised in the
Zoning Code to allow the expansion of a legal non - conforming use by a maximum of 20% or 15,000 sq
ft , whichever is less (Section 20 70 060 A) This is inconsistent with the stricter requirement of the
General Plan Land Use Policy LU1 -3 1 which allows the expansion of non - conforming buildings, but not
non - conforming uses, if the use is located within a conforming building The General Plan is proposed to
be revised to be consistent with the Zoning Code
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ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
1) Draft City Council Ordinance No with Exhibits A, B, C, and D
2) Other supporting documents distributed separately due to number and length of the documents
FISCAL IMPACT:
(Check one) Operating Budget: Capital Improv. Budget:
None Amount Requested:
ProjecUAccount Budget:
Project/Account Balance: Date:
Account Number:
Project Phase:
Appropriation Required - Yes_ No
ORIGINATED: Date:
L. E.
e B Jester, mor Planner
J�rFnes W Morrison, City Manager
ACTION TAKEN:
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The non - conforming provisions of the Zoning Code for the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan area (Section
20 70 070 B 1 ) allow non - conforming structures, regardless of their current size, to expand up to 50% of
the existing floor area or 15,000 sq ft, whichever is greater The Smoky Hollow Mixed -Use land use
designation in the General Plan only allows buildings which have already exceeded the maximum allowed
0 6 Floor Area Ratio (FAR) to expand up to 50% of the existing FAR or 15,000 sq ft , whichever is greater
There are no provisions to allow existing structures under 0 6 FAR to expand beyond the 0 6 FAR, so
buildings which are already non - conforming are allowed to become much more non - conforming while
conforming buildings are not able to expand to the same degree The General Plan language related to
non - conforming structures is inconsistent with the Zoning Code language The proposed amendment to the
General Plan revises the language and allows existing structure under 0 6 FAR to expand beyond the 0 6
FAR
2) Holly Valley Park
The new 7,594 sq ft park located on the southeast corner of Holly Avenue and Valley Street, 356 Valley
Street, currently has a General Plan land use designation of Single Family Residential (R -1) Although
parks are a permitted use in R -1, to be consistent with other public parks in the City, the appropriate land
use designation would be Parks The proposed amendment will be consistent with General Plan Policy
OS1 -1 2, which encourages a locational service area standard of one - quarter mile for neighborhood parks
and one -half mile for community parks, since this area of the City currently does not meet this standard
3) Chevron's Blue Butterfly Preserve
The Open Space land use designation for a portion of Chevron's Blue Butterfly Preserve west of Loma
Vista Street at Binder Place should be shown extending 32 5 feet farther to the north to reflect the actual
size (1 96 acres) and property line location of the property Additionally, General Plan text indicated the
preserve is publicly owned, while it is actually privately owned, and the original acreage was incorrect so
the acreage of public vs private open space has been adjusted accordingly
The proposed amendments to the General Plan are activities which are within the scope of the project covered by
the previously certified General Plan Program EIR and would have no environmental impacts beyond those
previously analyzed The General Plan Program EIR adequately describes the proposed project for the purposes
of complying with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Section 15168 of CEQA, no new
environmental documentation is required, because no new significant effects would occur and no new mitigation
measures would be required beyond those analyzed in the General Plan Program EIR
Due to the length of the Ordinance, Redline /strikeout version of the amendments, the Planning Commission
Resolution, and other supporting documents, they are being transmitted separately instead of being included in the
City Council agenda packet
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ORDINANCE NO. AFT
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT EA -362 AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA
95 -1, REGARDING CHANGES TO: LAND USE ELEMENT
POLICY LU -3.1 TO ALLOW THE EXPANSION OF NON-
CONFORMING USES, THE SMOKY HOLLOW MIXED -USE LAND
USE DESIGNATION TO ALLOW THE EXPANSION OF
CONFORMING STRUCTURES, THE LAND USE DESIGNATION
FROM R -1 TO PARKS FOR HOLLY VALLEY PARK, AND THE
LAND USE MAP FOR THE BOUNDARY LINE OF CHEVRON'S
BLUE BUTTERFLY PRESERVE, ALL OF WHICH ARE COVERED
BY A PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
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 -2011; and
WHEREAS, on December 1, 1992, the City of El Segundo certified a program
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) 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 Implementation for the California Environmental Quality Act and adopted
a Statement of Overriding Consideration, and
WHEREAS, on October 4, 1994, the City Council did conduct, pursuant to law, a Quarterly
Update of the General Plan and directed staff to amend the General Plan to be consistent with
the Zoning Code, and
WHEREAS, the City may amend all or part of an adopted General Plan to promote the
public interest up to four times during any calendar year pursuant to Government Code Section
65358, and
WHEREAS, General Plan Amendment GPA 95 -1 is the first amendment processed and
proposed for 1995, and
WHEREAS, on November 16, 1995, the Planning Commission did hold, pursuant to law,
a duly - advertised public hearing on these proposed General Plan Amendments, and notice of the
hearing was given in the time, form and manner prescribed by law, and
WHEREAS, on November 16, 1995 the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No.
2371 recommending to the City Council approval of Environmental Assessment No. EA -362,
General Plan Amendment GPA 95 -1 regarding amendments to the General Plan and General
Plan Land Use Map, and
WHEREAS, on December 19, 1995, the City Council did hold, pursuant to law, a duly
advertised public hearing on these proposed General Plan Amendments, and notice of the
hearing was given in the time, form and manner prescribed by law; and
WHEREAS, opportunity was given to all persons to present testimony or documentary
evidence for or against EA -362 and GPA 95 -1, and
WHEREAS, at said hearing the following facts were established
1 State Law requires that existing zoning be made consistent with the General Plan.
2 The existing General Plan Land Use Policy language (LU -3.1) related to the expansion
of non - conforming uses within conforming structures is inconsistent with the Zoning Code
language. There are no environmental impacts associated with this change since it relates
to the expansion of uses within structures, not expansion of building square footage
3 The proposed amendment clarifies the language to allow existing structures within the
Smoky Hollow land us,e designation under 0 6 Floor Area Ratio (FAR) to expand beyond
the 0 6 FAR, consistent with the language which allows the same expansion rights for
buildings greater than 6 FAR
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4. The existing land use designation of "Single Family Residential" for the new Holly Valley
Park is inconsistent with the General Plan land use designation of "Parks" for other public
parks in the City. There are no environmental impacts associated with the proposed
redesignation since a) the site was a vacant lot and there will be a reduction of only one
potential single family unit within the City, b) it will be consistent with the General Plan
Policy OS1 -1.2, which encourages a locational service area standard of one - quarter mile
for neighborhood parks and one -half mile for community parks; and c) the site is located
within the western portion of the City, an area that is deficient in parks in accordance with
the service areas recommended by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)
and General Plan Policy OS1 -1 2
5 The existing Land Use Map does not reflect the actual property line boundaries of
Chevron's Blue Butterfly Preserve, which is designated as Open Space, located west of
Loma Vista Street at Binder Place There are no environmental impacts associated with
the proposed amendment, since the proposed change in the Land Use Map will reflect the
actual property line boundaries of Chevron's Blue Butterfly Preserve, and will be consistent
with the existing land use on the site
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that after consideration of the above facts and study of
proposed Environmental Assessment EA -362, and GPA 95 -1 the City Council finds as follows:
GENERAL PLAN
1 The proposed General Plan Amendment is consistent with the 1992 General Plan.
ZONING CODE
1. The proposed General Plan Amendment is consistent with the existing Zoning Code
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
1 The proposed amendments to the General Plan are activities which are within the scope
of the project covered by the previously certified General Plan Program EIR (December
1, 1992), and would have no environmental impacts beyond those previously analyzed.
Pursuant to Section 15168 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), no new
environmental documentation is required, since no new significant effects would occur and
no new mitigation measures would be required beyond those analyzed in the General
Plan Program EIR Therefore, they are not likely to create any environmental impacts not
already considered by the General Plan Program EIR.
2 The City Council hereby determines that the protect 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)
3 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 the habitat on which wildlife
depends
4 That within 10 days following the date of adoption of this resolution, the City shall file a
De Minimus 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 protect shall not be deemed to be vested and no
permits may be issued
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED THAT the City Council hereby approves EA-
362 and GPA 95 -1 as follows
SECTION 1 Land Use Element Policy LU1 -3 1 is hereby changed to allow the expansion
of non - conforming uses within conforming buildings The corresponding changes to the Land Use
Element, as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, are
also hereby approved
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SECTION 2 The Smoky Hollow Mixed -Use designation of the Land Use Element is
hereby changed to allow existing structures under 0 6 FAR to expand beyond the 0.6 FAR. The
corresponding changes to the Land Use Element, as set forth in Exhibit B, attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference, are also hereby approved.
SECTION 3 The land use designation and the Land Use Map depicting the new 7,594
sq ft. Holly Valley Park on the southeast comer of Holly Avenue and Valley Street is hereby
changed from Single Family Residential (R -1) to Parks The corresponding changes to the Land
Use, Open Space, and Housing Elements, as set forth in Exhibit C, attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference, are also hereby approved
SECTION 4. The Land Use Map is hereby changed to reflect the actual property line
boundanes of Chevron's Blue Butterfly Preserve, west of Loma Vista Street at Binder Place, by
extending the Open Space designation 32 5 feet farther to the north to reflect the actual size (1.96
acres) and property line location for the property The corresponding changes to the Land Use,
Open Space and Conservation Elements, as set forth in Exhibit D, attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference, resulting from the addition of 0 36 acres in the Butterfly
Preserve, as Open Space designation, are also hereby approved
SECTION 5. The City Council hereby finds that the General Plan Amendments under
GPA 95-1 are in the public interest
SECTION 6. The City Clerk is directed to certify the adoption of this ordinance and shall
cause the same to be published or posted in the manner prescribed by law
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of December, 1995.
ATTESTED:
Cindy Mortesen,
City Clerk (SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
Carl Jacobson, Mayor
City of El Segundo, California
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EXHIBIT "A" of City Council Ordinance No.
Paae 1 of 1 3 Land Use Element
Goals, Objectives, Policies, and Programs
Goal LUl: Maintenance of El Segundo's "Small Town"
Atmosphere
Maintain El Segundo. "small town" atmosphere, and provide an
attractive place to live and work.
Objective LU1 -1 Preserve and maintain the City's low- medium density residential
nature, with low building height profile and character, and minimum
development standards.
Objective LU1 -2 Prevent deterioration and blight throughout the City.
Policy LU1 -2.1
Enforce existing housing codes, which require minimum health and
safety standards, to rehabilitate and revitalize areas that may need
assistance.
Policy LU1 -2.2
Prevent deterioration and blight; properties should be maintained at
all times in accordance with City of El Segundo codes.
Policy LU7 -2.3
Coordinate public improvements and beautification efforts with
service groups, citizen groups, and organizations who are interested
in upgrading the community.
Objective LUl -3 Allow for the continued operation and orderly conversion of existing
uses as they change to conform with the new land use designations.
Policy LUt -3.1
All existing legal or legal non - conforming uses or structures within
the non - residential land use categories, with the exception of Smoky
Hollow, in existence as of the effective date of the Plan, which are
now non - conforming or which became non - conforming with the land
use definitions of this Plan, shall be permitted to continue and to
remodel or rebuild provided that the structure does not remain vacant
for a period of 12 consecutive months. Such structures shall also be
permitted to expand up to 20 percent or 15,000 square feet,
whichever is less, provided that the entire structure after expansion
meets all applicable zoning criteria Expansion of a non - conforming
use within a conforming building is permitted.
This policy shall also apply to all previously designated commercial
properties which have been designated multi - family by this Plan.
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General Commercial
Permits all retail uses, Including hotel uses, and major medical
facilities, at a maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.0. Office uses
are not permitted except for those providing personal services not
exceeding 5,000 square feet such as travel and insurance agents
Corporate Office
Permits a mixture of office and food - serving uses in single -tenant or
multi -tenant buildings with limited retail uses permitted in the lobby
area. Research and development uses are permitted east of
Sepulveda Boulevard. The maximum allowed floor area ratio (FAR)
is 08
Smoky Hollow Mixed -Use
Permits primarily light industrial uses including light manufacturing,
research and development, warehousing, and office uses. The
maximum floor area ratio (FAR) for newly constructed projects is
0.6. Existing structures that exceed 0.6 FAR may be occupied by
any permitted use. All structures shall be allowed to expand up to
50% of the existing floor area ratio (FAR) or 15,000 square feet,
whichever is greater, provided they conform to the Smoky Hollow
Specific Plan (Policy LUl -3.2). Grand Avenue commercial uses, and
multi - family residential, shall also be permitted in locations as
designated under the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan. The permitted
FAR for commercial uses is 0.5 for newly constructed projects.
Existing commercial buildings may be utilized or expanded, using the
same criteria as stated above Permitted residential densities shall be
18 dwelling units per acre. All lots to be developed as multi - family
residential must be a minimum of 2.5 acres in size or one complete
block, whichever is greater. However, existing lots less than 2 5
acres in size, which are totally surrounded by other land use
designations and confined by existing streets shall be allowed to
develop as multi - family residential without a variance from the
Smoky Hollow Specific Plan.
Urban Mixed -Use
Permits a mixture of office, research and development, retail, and
hotel uses. Light industrial uses conducted within a fully enclosed
building shall be permitted if approved with a discretionary
application. The maximum floor area ratio (FAR) is limited to 1.3.
Parking
Permits areas for parking automobiles, motorcycles, and bicycles in
surface or structured parking. Specific properties have been
designated as parking to insure that adequate long -term parking space
will be available.
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3 Land Use Element
Northwest Quadrant
The northwest quadrant of the City has the most vaned mix of uses
within the City. All of the City's residential units, the Downtown
area, the Civic Center, and the older industrial area of Smoky
Hollow, are located in this quadrant The 1992 Plan retains the three
residential designations found on the old Plan: single- family, two -
family, and multi - family, plus a new designation of Planned
Residential Development The Plan shows 357 2 acres of single -
family, 57.4 acres of two - family, 119.4 acres of multi - family and 5.7
acres of planned residential development This includes the re-
designation of Impenal Avenue School, which is no longer used for
educational purposes, from public facility to planned residential
development The total number of dwelling units projected by the
Plan is 7,664 One of the mayor goals of the 1992 Plan is to preserve
the residential neighborhoods.
The Smoky Hollow area, which houses many of the City's older
industrial uses, has been designated Smoky Hollow Mixed -Use, in
recognition of the existing Smoky Hollow Specific Plan. The Specific
Plan allows a combination of industrial, retail, office, and residential
uses. The Smoky Hollow area is approximately 93 acres.
The 30 -acre Downtown area is designated as Downtown Commercial,
where existing uses are already of a community - serving nature.
There are also 7 1 acres designated for Neighborhood Commercial
uses along Grand and Imperial Avenues and at Manposa and Center
Streets. These have been designated only where there are existing
neighborhood - serving commercial uses.
The public schools, private schools, Civic Center, Library, and other
public uses are all shown as Public Facilities. In addition, each of
the existing public parks are designated as such. The open space
areas under utility transmission corridors and the preserve for the
Blue Butterfly are designated as open space.
The areas designated for parking on the Plan include public- and
pnvately -owned lots which are necessary to serve existing businesses
and the Downtown area.
The southwest comer of Sepulveda Boulevard and Impenal Avenue
is designated Corporate Office (17.8 ac) allowing a mix of office
uses, similar to what exists there now, with retail in the lobby.
There are General Commercial uses indicated along Sepulveda
Boulevard, where there are existing commercial uses including the
Hacienda Hotel. There is also one General Commercial area along
Imperial Avenue, where the Crown Sterling Suites Hotel now exists.
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3 Land Use Element
intense than either Plan allowed. The existing trends scenarios,
therefore, take these existing uses into account, where they are
expected to remain for the life of the Plan.
Each exhibit shows the amount of acreage by land use designation
and number of dwelling units or square footage projected, where
appropriate. The total number of dwelling units increases on the
1992 Plan because of land designated for a higher intensity
residential use that has not yet been developed to its allowed density.
The protected 7,664 dwelling units would house an estimated
population of 17,244 people In addition, the projected non-
residential buildout of the 1992 General Plan 1s less than the
projected buildout of the previous General Plan. This is due to the
fact that some allowed FAR'S were lowered in order to project a
more realistic and achievable buildout scenario.
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Summary of Existing Trends Bulldout
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5 Housing Element
factory-built housing, and mobile homes, and shall make
adequate provision for the existing and projected needs of all
economic segments of the community.
Summary of Existing Conditions Report
Demand for Housing The 1990 Census identified the City of El Segundo population to be
15,223. El Segundo's residents are predominately white (85 percent)
with the largest portion of the population in the 35 to 64 -year age
bracket (38 percent) El Segundo's estimated median age is 33
Family households are still a majority in El Segundo (56 percent) as
opposed to single or unrelated households, although trends indicate
a reversal in family households as a majonty. Only 3.8 percent of
the households were considered overcrowded, largely due to the
number of housing units with three, four, five, or more rooms (89
percent).
The City of El Segundo was estimated to have 77,533 jobs in 1987,
according to the report prepared by Donnelly Marketing. The
majority of these .jobs were identified to be in the manufacturing
industry (59.54 percent), which includes the large number of
aerospace - related ,jobs
The 1990 Census counted 7,190 housing units within El Segundo.
In comparing jobs to housing, the demand for housing generated by
the 77,533 jobs has escalated housing prices in the City which has
affected the median income in El Segundo (in 1989, estimated to be
$43,975 according to National Decision Systems). The 1988 SCAG
Regional Housing Needs Assessment identified 6,795 existing
households in the City of El Segundo, of which 25.8 percent were
considered low income or eaming less than 80 percent of the Los
Angeles County median income
In the 1980's the population for El Segundo increased by 10 7
percent, Illustrating a reversal of the 1970's trend dunng which the
population fell by 12 percent. SCAG has forecasted that the
population will increase by 0.96 percent annually through the year
2010 This SCAG forecast would bnng the City population to
approximately 18,160 persons, thus requinng 8,540 dwelling units by
the year 2010. To accommodate this need, the City would have to
add an additional 1,350 units over the next 19 years to the existing
housing stock
Based on the City's 1992 Land Use Element, it has been calculated
that the City would reach residential build out at 7,664 units. This
figure includes vacant residential land and underdeveloped land
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(property with less than 50 percent of its allowable density), which
creates a net increase of 474 units. Under the 1985 General Plan,
buildout was calculated at 7,735 units.
As required by State guidelines, other sites that may be suitable for
residential development have been identified. The El Segundo
Planning Department conducted a survey of vacant, underdeveloped,
and recyclable land within the City This survey, indicated in Exhibit
H -1, illustrates acreage and land use designations of the properties.
In January 1990, the El Segundo Air Force Base was scheduled for
closure due to the lack of affordable housing for military personnel
in the South Bay region. Previously, the Air Force was considering
El Segundo as an option for the location of 250 townhouse -style
units However, recently the Air Force has been negotiating instead
to build new housing in San Pedro at the Fort McArthur military site.
The City Council has supported the concept of subsidizing market
rents, through a Joint Powers Association (JPA), for military
personnel employed at the Air Force Base in El Segundo until
housing can be built to accommodate them.
The 1988 Smoky Hollow Specific Plan identified 13.02 acres as
suitable for medium density residential. This site is currently
occupied by existing light industrial uses. One residential project
known as Grand Tropez has been developed providing 88 units The
remaining available 9.4 acres, which could be developed for
residential, would provide 169 units based on the General Plan
density. Existing infrastructure which serves the existing light
industrial uses within the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan area would be
adequate to serve residential uses.
Based on the 1992 Land Use Element for the City of El Segundo, it
is not feasible for the City to obtain its SCAG 2010 projection of
1,350 additional units over the next 19 years. Buildout has been
identified at the addition of 474 units to a total buildout of 7,664
units. It can be estimated, based on the Planning Department log
book, that applications for 302 units were submitted or approved
from January 1989 through February of 1991. Based upon
construction/demolition estimates for those two years, it can be
estimated that a net increase in housing of 25 to 60 units can be
expected annually for the next two years. Based on historical trends,
which indicate the City typically adds an estimated 40 units a year
to its housing stock, the City would reach its buildout of 7,664 units
in the year 2003. The current growth rate and the limited number of
units available under the 1992 Land Use Element buildout calculation
illustrates that it is not reasonable or obtainable to reach the SCAG
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Lands Suitable for Resldential Development
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Open space provides visual relief from urban development, helps
shape the urban form, and provides buffers between incompatible
land uses. The Government Code Indicates that the open space
element should address the unnecessary conversion of open space
land to urban uses. The element should also provide a program for
the provision of open space in an orderly pattern of growth and
development. Both of these issues are addressed through the
Implementation policies that are located at the end of this document.
The majority of El Segundo's open space resources are in the form
of Improved park land. Therefore, the City's parks and recreation
Issues will be addressed in this Element. Open space Issues also
overlap those of other elements, such as Land Use, for designation of
open space areas; Conservation, for the protection of natural
resources; and Safety, for the protection of the public health and
safety. Therefore, related discussions can be found in such elements,
and the information contained In them is consistent with this
document. Moreover, a detailed inventory and analysis of El
Segundo's existing open space and recreational resources is located
in the Existing Conditions Report.
Organization This Element contains a summary of the Existing Conditions Report
A detailed discussion regarding vacant lands, drainage basins, and
regional recreattonal opportunities can be found in the Existing
Conditions Report This Element is concluded with the
implementation program which includes a broad goal and detailed
objectives and policies that will guide the City toward achievement
of its open space and recreation goal
Summary of Existing Conditions
The City of EI Segundo has a wide variety of open space and
recreational resources For purposes of this Element, they will be
grouped into two categories. publicly -owned resources, and privately-
owned resources. See Exhibits OS -1 and OS -2. The publicly -owned
resources include ten public parks, three school sites, a utility
transmission corridor, a golf driving range, a recreation facility, and
a beach area. The public facilities contribute a total of 89.57 acres
of open and recreational space to the City of El Segundo. The
privately -owned facilities include three parks, two utility transmission
corridors, landscaping, a wildlife preserve, and three recreational
facilities. The private facilities account for a total of 122.99
acres.The entire open space and recreation inventory for the City of
El Segundo totals 212.56 acres.
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6 Open Space and Recreation Element
Public Facilities The extensive park system is the most obvious form of publicly -
owned open space in the City and includes nine neighborhood parks
and one large community park. They are as follows: Acacia Park,
Candy Cane Parkette, Constitution Park, Hilltop Park, Holly Valley
Park, Kansas Parkette, Library Park, Recreation Park (community
park), Sycamore Parkette, and Washington Park. A variety of
playground equipment, picnic facilities, and recreation structures are
located throughout the park system.
The El Segundo Unified School District of Los Angeles County and
the City of El Segundo have signed agreements to allow joint use and
operation of the park and recreation facilities located at El Segundo
High School, El Segundo Middle School (Richmond), and Center
Street Elementary School. The agreement that was renewed on
September 12, 1990, generally allows the City to provide recreational
programs and facilities on public school grounds during after- school
hours and on weekends The Imperial Elementary School site is
closed and unused. The Junior High School site is currently leased
to the Los Angeles Raiders football team and has one year left on its
lease. The Imperial School site is designated for Planned Residential
Development on the Land Use Plan
The narrow sandy beach area located west of the Chevron Refinery
and the SCE energy facility, is publicly owned by the State Lands
Commission and is maintained by the County of Los Angeles. The
County of Los Angeles also maintains a bicycle path that runs along
the narrow shoreline and connects with the county paths in the City
of Los Angeles to the north and the community of El Porto to the
south. Access to the beach area is provided from the north through
Dockweiler State Beach, and from the south through Manhattan State
Beach. The Imperial Strip is a city-owned and maintained utility
transmission corridor which runs along the City's northern city limit.
The 7.35 -acre area between Hillcrest Street and Center Street
functions as a passive open space corridor that buffers the City from
the Los Angeles International Airport.
The City of El Segundo owns and operates the Urho Saari Swim
Stadium and a golf driving range for public use. The swim stadium
is 0.46 acres in size and is operated by the El Segundo Recreation
and Parks Department. The facility offers a variety of aquatic
activities for the enjoyment of all ages. The 27 -acre driving range
property is proposed to be redeveloped into a 9 -hole golf course.
The Recreation and Parks Department operates three facilities that
provide meeting places for local clubs and organizations: the Joslyn
Adult Center, the George E. Gordon Clubhouse, and the Teen Center.
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Old Town Music Hall operates as a motion picture theater which
features silent films of the 1920's and classics of the 30's and 40's.
The Old Town Music Hall is open to the general public. The Seiko
Tennis Court is only available to Seiko employees.
Two additional utility transmission lines traverse the City. The
associated right-of-way area that is located underneath the lines
provides valuable scenic and recreational open space. The City of
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power corridor encompasses
a 32 -acre scenic strip area, and the 10 -acre Southern California
Edison utilities right -of -way is developed into a park land corridor.
Service Standards The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) recommends
a quarter -of -a -mile service area around each small park and a
half -mile service radius for larger facilities There is a 1 -block by
1 -block area within the western portion of the City and a narrow
portion of the northern part of the City, that are located beyond the
recommended service distance from any park There are no public
park facilities located in the eastern portion of the City, east of
Sepulveda Boulevard, where there are no residential uses.
The Subdivision Map Act (Chapter 4, Article 3, Section 66477[b]),
allows the dedication of 3.0 acres of park area per 1,000 population.
However, if the amount of existing neighborhood and community
park area exceeds that limit, the City may adopt a higher standard, up
to 5.0 acres /1,000 population. El Segundo has a total of 86.11 acres
of park land that is available to the public (excluding the indoor
recreational 0.46 swim facility). Utilizing the 1990 Census
population figure of 15,223, the City of El Segundo operates at a
park land to population ratio of 5.7 acres /1,000 population. See
calculations below
1. 86.11 acres = X acres
15,223 pop. 1,000 pop.
2 (15,223 pop ) x (X acres) = (86.11 acres) x (1,000 pop.)
3. X acres = (86.11 acres) x (1.000 oon.)
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Because the City exceeds the allowable 3.0 acres /1,000 population
standard ratio, it is able to adopt the higher park land to population
ratio of 5 0 acres /1,000 population.
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Northwest Quadrant
The northwest quadrant of the City has the most varied mix of uses
within the City. All of the City's residential units, the Downtown
area, the Civic Center, and the older industrial area of Smoky
Hollow, are located in this quadrant. The 1992 Plan retains the three
residential designations found on the old Plan: single - family, two -
family, and multi - family, plus a new designation of Planned
Residential Development. The Plan shows 357.2 acres of single -
family, 57.4 acres of two- family, 119.4 acres of multi - family and 5.7
acres of planned residential development. This includes the re-
designation of Imperial Avenue School, which is no longer used for
educational purposes, from public facility to planned residential
development. The total number of dwelling units projected by the
Plan is 7,664. One of the major goals of the 1992 Plan is to preserve
the residential neighborhoods.
The Smoky Hollow area, which houses many of the City's older
industrial uses, has been designated Smoky Hollow Mixed -Use, in
recognition of the existing Smoky Hollow Specific Plan. The Specific
Plan allows a combination of industrial, retail, office, and residential
uses. The Smoky Hollow area is approximately 93 acres.
The 30 -acre Downtown area is designated as Downtown Commercial,
where existing uses are already of a community- serving nature.
There are also 7.1 acres designated for Neighborhood Commercial
uses along Grand and Imperial Avenues and at Mariposa and Center
Streets. These have been designated only where there are existing
neighborhood - serving commercial uses.
The public schools, private schools, Civic Center, Library, and other
public uses are all shown as Public Facilities. In addition, each of
the existing public parks are designated as such. The open space
areas under utility transmission corridors and the preserve for the
Blue Butterfly are designated as open space.
The areas designated for parking on the Plan include public - and
privately -owned lots which are necessary to serve existing businesses
and the Downtown area.
The southwest comer of Sepulveda Boulevard and Imperial Avenue
is designated Corporate Office (17.8 ac) allowing a mix of office
uses, similar to what exists there now, with retail in the lobby.
There are General Commercial uses indicated along Sepulveda
Boulevard, where there are existing commercial uses including the
Hacienda Hotel. There is also one General Commercial area along
Imperial Avenue, where the Crown Sterling Suites Hotel now exists.
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1992 General Plan
Summary of Existing Trends Bu ldout
Land Use Category
( Acres I Dwelling Units ; Square Footage
Single - Family Residential
357.2
2,858
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934
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Neighborhood Commercial
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Downtown Commercial
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1,237,000
General Commercial
44.3
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1,930.000
Corporate Office
211.2
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12.351,000
Smoky Hollow
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257
1,986,000
Urban Mixed Use
349.6
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19,797.000
Parking
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Light Industrial
356.1
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18,529,000
Heavy Industrial
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Public Facilities
94.1
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Federai Government
90.6
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Open Space
85.0
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Parks
47.6
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Open space provides visual relief from urban development, helps
shape the urban form, and provides buffers between Incompatible
land uses. The Government Code indicates that the open space
element should address the unnecessary conversion of open space
land to urban uses. The element should also provide a program for
the provision of open space In an orderly pattern of growth and
development. Both of these issues are addressed through the
implementation policies that are located at the end of this document.
The majority of El Segundo's open space resources are in the form
of Improved park land. Therefore, the City's parks and recreation
Issues will be addressed in this Element. Open space issues also
overlap those of other elements, such as Land Use, for designation of
open space areas, Conservation, for the protection of natural
resources, and Safety, for the protection of the public health and
safety Therefore, related discussions can be found in such elements,
and the information contained in them Is consistent with this
document. Moreover, a detailed Inventory and analysis of El
Segundo's existing open space and recreational resources Is located
in the Existing Conditions Report.
Organization This Element contains a summary of the Existing Conditions Report.
A detailed discussion regarding vacant lands, drainage basins, and
regional recreational opportunities can be found In the Existing
Conditions Report This Element is concluded with the
Implementation program which includes a broad goal and detailed
objectives and policies that will guide the City toward achievement
of its open space and recreation goal.
Summary of Existing Conditions
The City of El Segundo has a wide variety of open space and
recreational resources. For purposes of this Element, they will be
grouped into two categories publicly -owned resources, and privately-
owned resources. See Exhibits OS -1 and OS -2 The publicly -owned
resources include ten public parks, three school sites, a utility
transmission corridor, a golf driving range, a recreation facility, and
a beach area. The public facilities contribute a total of 89.57 acres
of open and recreational space to the City of El Segundo. The
privately -owned facilities include three parks, two utility transmission
corridors, landscaping, a wildlife preserve, and three recreational
facilities. The private facilities account for a total of 122.99
acres.The entire open space and recreation inventory for the City of
El Segundo totals 212.56 acres.
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Public Facilities The extensive park system is the most obvious form of publicly -
owned open space in the City and Includes nine neighborhood parks
and one large community park. They are as follows: Acacia Park,
Candy Cane Parkette, Constitution Park, Hilltop Park, Holly Valley
Park, Kansas Parkette, Library Park, Recreation Park (community
park), Sycamore Parkette, and Washington Park. A variety of
playground equipment, picnic facilities, and recreation structures are
located throughout the park system.
The El Segundo Unified School District of Los Angeles County and
the City of El Segundo have signed agreements to allow joint use and
operation of the park and recreation facilities located at El Segundo
High School, El Segundo Middle School (Richmond), and Center
Street Elementary School. The agreement that was renewed on
September 12, 1990, generally allows the City to provide recreational
programs and facilities on public school grounds during after - school
hours and on weekends. The Imperial Elementary School site is
closed and unused. The Junior High School site is currently leased
to the Los Angeles Raiders football team and has one year left on its
lease. The Imperial School site is designated for Planned Residential
Development on the Land Use Plan
The narrow sandy beach area located west of the Chevron Refinery
and the SCE energy facility, is publicly owned by the State Lands
Commission and is maintained by the County of Los Angeles. The
County of Los Angeles also maintains a bicycle path that runs along
the narrow shoreline and connects with the county paths in the City
of Los Angeles to the north and the community of El Porto to the
south. Access to the beach area is provided from the north through
Dockweiler State Beach, and from the south through Manhattan State
Beach. The Imperial Strip is a city -owned and maintained utility
transmission corridor which nuns along the City's northern city limit.
The 7.35 -acre area between Hillcrest Street and Center Street
functions as a passive open space corridor that buffers the City from
the Los Angeles International Airport.
The City of E1 Segundo owns and operates the Urho Saari Swim
Stadium and a golf driving range for public use. The swim stadium
is 0.46 acres in size and is operated by the El Segundo Recreation
and Parks Department. The facility offers a variety of aquatic
activities for the enjoyment of all ages. The 27 -acre driving range
property is proposed to be redeveloped into a 9 -hole golf course.
The Recreation and Parks Department operates three facilities that
provide meeting places for local clubs and organizations: the Joslyn
Adult Center, the George E. Gordon Clubhouse, and the Teen Center.
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These facilities provide recreation opportunities for all ages within the
community.
Funding for recreational programming, facility maintenance, and
improvements is obtained through participation fees/charges,
donations, grants, the Community Development Block Grant Program,
Propositions "A" and "C," the general fund, and water funds. The
City does not collect recreation or park land development fees.
One of the main concerns of the City of El Segundo is the protection
of the community's health and safety. As such, a variety of flood
control basins have been located throughout the City. These basins
provide the City with valuable visual open space in the areas in
which they occur and have potential for reuse and development into
park land as modifications to the drainage system are made.
Private Facilities It is estimated that 20 percent of the recreational facility users are
non - residents. To help accommodate the demand beyond that of the
residents, several large private employers, such as Chevron, Hughes,
and Wyle Laboratories, have established extensive on -site parks and
recreation facilities for their employees and their families. Wyle Park
is open to the general public; however, due to the park's General Plan
designation, Wyle Laboratories has the ability to convert the park into
a parking lot if and when Wyle Laboratories needs the area for
parking.
The El Segundo Parks and Recreation Commission has adopted
standards in order to provide recreation facilities for the daytime
employee population and to reduce the demands on public recreation
facilities which are intended primarily to serve the resident
population. Commercial and industrial developments that have been
required to include on -site employee recreation facilities include the
El Segundo Research Center, Grandway, the Continental Grand Plaza,
and Xerox Centre Phase Will.
Preservation of open space for the protection of natural resources is
an issue in El Segundo which pertains to the existence of the El
Segundo Blue Butterfly (Shijimiaeoides battoides allyni). This type
of butterfly is on the federal endangered species list and occurs on
1.96 acres of land located next to the Chevron Refinery. The
Chevron Corporation has established a preservation program to help
sustain and increase the butterfly population by attempting to expand
the buckwheat habitat in which it lives.
Additional private facilities include the 9.8 acres of landscaping
surrounding the Chevron area, the 3.8 -acre Chevron fitness center
facility, the Old Town Music Hall, and the Seiko Tennis Court. The
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Old Town Music Hall operates as a motion picture theater which
features silent films of the 1920's and classics of the 30's and 40's.
The Old Town Music Hall is open to the general public. The Seiko
Tennis Court is only available to Seiko employees.
Two additional utility transmission lines traverse the City. The
associated right -of -way area that is located underneath the lines
provides valuable scenic and recreational open space. The City of
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power corridor encompasses
a 32 -acre scenic strip area, and the 10 -acre Southern California
Edison utilities right -of -way is developed into a park land corridor.
Service Standards The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) recommends
a quarter -of -a -mile service area around each small park and a
half -mile service radius for larger facilities. There is a 1 -block by
1 -block area within the western portion of the City and a narrow
portion of the northern part of the City, that are located beyond the
recommended service distance from any park. There are no public
park facilities located in the eastern portion of the City, east of
Sepulveda Boulevard, where there are no residential uses.
The Subdivision Map Act (Chapter 4, Article 3, Section 66477[b]),
allows the dedication of 3.0 acres of park area per 1,000 population
However, if the amount of existing neighborhood and community
park area exceeds that limit, the City may adopt a higher standard, up
to 5 0 acres /1,000 population. El Segundo has a total of 86.11 acres
of park land that is available to the public (excluding the indoor
recreational 0.46 swim facility). Utilizing the 1990 Census
population figure of 15,223, the City of El Segundo operates at a
park land to population ratio of 5.7 acres /1,000 population. See
calculations below.
1. 86.11 acres = X acres
15,223 pop. 1,000 pop.
2. (15,223 pop ) x (X acres) = (86.11 acres) x (1,000 pop.)
3. X acres = (86.11 acres) x (1.000 pop.)
15,223 pop.
4 X = 5.7 acres per 1,000 population
Because the City exceeds the allowable 3.0 acres /1,000 population
standard ratio, it is able to adopt the higher park land to population
ratio of 5.0 acres /1,000 population.
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 19, 1995
AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Special Order of Business - Public Hearing
AGENDA DESCRIPTION-
Public hearing and introduction of an Ordinance to amend the Zoning Map, various sections of Title 19 and Title
20 of the El Segundo Municipal Code, and the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan, related to subdivisions and zoning (EA-
348, ZTA 94 -1, ZC 95 -1) Applicant The City of El Segundo.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1) Hold Public Hearing,
2) Discussion,
3) Reading of Ordinance by title only,
4) Introduce Ordinance, and
5) Schedule second reading and final adoption of the Ordinance on January 16, 1995.
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND:
On November 16, 1995, The Planning Commission adopted Resolution No 2369 which recommends approval of
revisions to the Zoning Map, Subdivision and Zoning Code, and the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan The revisions
include amendments which have been discussed at Planning Commission and City Council workshops over the
last year
The purpose of the revisions is to refine the codes which were adopted on November 16, 1993 Over the course
of the two years since the codes were adopted, staff has discovered sections of the code that could be improved
to make the codes more internally consistent and more "user- fnendly" There are additional revisions to the codes
which represent sections of the old codes which were unintentionally omitted when the codes were adopted in 1993
The revisions affect both residential and nonresidential zones, as well as other sections such as Definitions and
Off- street Parking and Loading Special attention has been given to revise the requirements for certain residential
care facilities for which local zoning is preempted by State law The revisions list those facilities which must be
allowed in residential zones.
The zone text amendments include those modifications reviewed by the Planning Commission at the February 23,
1995 workshop as previously distributed to the City Council In addition, staff has identified other revisions since
that workshop, such as creating procedures for the appeal of administrative decisions (is. Adjustments,
Administrative Use Permits, Administrative Determinations, and Variance Determinations) There are also new
revisions to various code sections based on recommendations made by the City Council and public at City Council
workshops held on July 10 and October 16, 1995. The Planning Commission had extensive discussions on the
issue of accessory structures in residential zones and has recommended the creation of a 14 foot height limit for
accessory structures (current limit is 26 feet and one floor level) which will permit a second floor above a garage
or accessory building The Planning Commission, after reviewing the surrounding lot characteristics of the eleven
(11) lots which would be impacted by the elimination of the lot width exception provisions, which allows for 40 foot
and 44 foot wide lots, recommended that the existing language be retained to allow these lots to subdivide.
Pursuant to Council's direction, the Planning Commission has also recommended that the size of parking stalls be
increased in commercial zones and that parking in excess of code requirements be full size spaces
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Staff has also identified two amendments to the Zoning Map which should be made The southeast comer of Holly
Avenue and Valley Street has been developed as a City park and therefore should be shown as Open Space (O -S)
on the Zoning Map The O -S Zoning for a portion of Chevron's Blue Butterfly Preserve lust West of Loma Vista
Street at Binder Place should be shown extending 32 5 feet farther to the north to reflect the actual size of the
property. A General Plan Amendment is also being processed for these revisions and will be presented to the City
Council on December 19, 1995
The City Council previously adopted EA -275 and Ordinance No 1169 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 significant changes in the land -use
designations and no changes to floor area ratios Pursuant to 15168 of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), the changes are not likely to create any environmental impacts not already considered by the General Plan
Final EIR. Therefore, no additional environmental documentation is required
Due to the length of the Ordinance (47 pages), Redline /strikeout version of amendments, the Planning Commission
Resolution, and other supporting documents, they are being transmitted separately instead of being included in the
City Council agenda packet
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ORDINANCE NO.
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 ENVHtONMENTAL
IMPACT 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 -3481 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
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 30 feet of the Chevron Blue Butterfly Preserve
as Multi- Family (R -3) Zone.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT 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
1. The proposed Zoning Code is consistent with the 1992 General Plan
SECOND RESIDENTIAL UNITS
1. 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 units which can have many
bedrooms, tends to create the need for more than one parking space, thus 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.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
1. 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 land -use
designations or floor area ratios. Therefore, they are not likely to create any environmental
impacts not already mitigated by the General Plan Final EIR
2. 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).
3. 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 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 Minimus 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, TTI IERREFORE, BE IT FURTHER, ORDAINED THAT the City Council approves EA -348, ZTA
94 -1, and ZC 95 -1 and adopt 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 30 feet of the 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
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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 C. of Chapter 19.04, Title 19, of the El Segundo Municipal
Code is amended to read as follows:
C Time Limit on Extensions: Each extension of tentative map approval or
conditional approval shall be allowed for a maximum of 1 year from the original
anniversary approval date. A maximum of three one -year extensions shall be
allowed. The ultimate length of the extension shall be consistent with the
Subdivision Map Act and SB428.
SECTION 5. Section 1916.020 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 accepted 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.
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 S. Section 20.04 050 shall be added to Chapter 20 32, Title 20, of the El Segundo
Municipal Code to read as follows.
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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 20.08 065 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 arcade, adult bookstore or adult video
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 12. Section 20.08.105 of Chapter 20.08, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code
is amended to read as follows:
20.08.105 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.
Public Alley
10 1' to 20'
Front
SECTION 13. 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 14. Section 20.08 153 is added to Chapter 20.08, Title 20, of the El Segundo
Municipal Code to read as follows.
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20 08.153 AUTOMOBILE SERVICES
"Automobile services" means automobile repair and maintenance, which includes body
and fender work, engine overhauling and replacement, transnussion 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 15. 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 16. 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 17. Section 20.08.300 of Chapter 20.08, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code
is amended to read as follows-
20.08.300 DAY CARE CENTER.
"Daly care center" means any type of group day care programs, including nurseries for
children of working parents, nursery schools for children under minimum age for
education in public schools, parent cooperative nursery schools, play groups for
preschool children and programs covering after school care for school children; provided,
the establishment is licensed by the state and city and conducted in accordance with
state and city requirements.
SECTION 18. 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 19. 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 20. Section 20.08.405 of Chapter 20.08, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code
to read as follows:
20.08.405 FAMILY.
"Family" means an individual or two or more persons living together as a single
household in a dwelling unit.
SECTION 21. 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
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"Family care home, faster 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 22. Section 20.08.413 shall be added to Chapter 20.08, Title 20, of the El Segundo
Municipal Code to read as follows-
2008.413 FLOOR
"Floor" means the approximately horizontal level base structure of a room
SECTION 23. 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 -togo" 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 24. 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 -
HABILITATTVE
"Intermediate care facility/developmentally disabled- habilitative" 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 25. 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 famiility/developmentally disabled - nursing" 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 26. Section 20.08 517 of Chapter 20 08, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code
is amended to read as follows:
20.08 505 ETTCHEN.
"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 27. Section 20.08.517 shall be added to Chapter 20 08, Title 20, of the El Segundo
Municipal Code to read as follows:
20.08.517 LODGING HOUSE
"Indging 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
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compensation for more than 1 week. Guest rooms numbering 6 or greater shall be
considered a hotel.
SECTION 28. Section 20.08.520 of Chapter 20.08, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code
is amended to read as follows-
2008.520 LOT
"Lot" means a single legally created parcel, tract or area of land, which abuts a street.
d Lot
SECTION 29. 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 earns lot" means a corner lot in which the street side lot line is substantially
a continuation of the front lot line of the lot upon which the rear of the reversed corner
lot abuts
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SECTION 30. 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 which each front yard is located.
Street
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SECTION 31. Section 20.08.580 of Chapter 20 08, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code
is amended to read as follows:
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"Lot width" means the horizontal distance between the lot side lines measured at right
angles to the line comprising the depth of the lot at a point at the rear line of the
required front yard;
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Yard
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street
SECTION 32. 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 33. 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 34. 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 residents 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 determined necessary at subsequent times of appraisal.
SECTION 35. 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 "musing 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
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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 36. 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 statim" 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 37. 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 which
has been or may be dedicated or deeded to the public for public use.
SECTION 38. Section 20.08.678 shall be added to Chapter 20 08, Title 20, of the El Segundo
Municipal Code to read as follows-
20.08.913 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
SECTION 39. 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 purpose of providing
additional floor space. Any such structures in residential zones shall be for non-
commercial purposes only.
SECTION 40. Section 20.12.030 of Chapter 20.12, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code
is amended to read as follows:
20.12 040 HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS FOR WALLS, FENCES AND HEDGES.
In any R zone, a wall, fence or hedge 42 inches in height may be located and
maintained on any part of a lot. On an interior or corner lot, a wall, fence or hedge not
more than 6 feet in height may be located anywhere on the lot to the rear of the rear
line of the required front yard On a reversed corner lot, a wall, fence or hedge not more
than 6 feet in height may be maintained anywhere on the 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.
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A. Retaining walla
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. Bweptions
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.
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SECTION 41. Section 20 12.060 of Chapter 20 12, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code
is amended to read as follows:
20.12 060 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 42. Section 2012.070 of Chapter 20.12, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code
is amended to read as follows-
20.12070 OPEN SPACE AREAS AND ENCROACHMENTS.
A porte 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. It is further
provided, however, that eaves may project 6 inches into any side yard which is
required to have 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;
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;
G. Bay windows not wider than 8 feet measured in the general direction of the wall
of which it is a part; and,
SECTION 43. Section 20.12 080 of Chapter 2012, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code
is amended to read as follows-
2012.080 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
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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 44. Section 2012.100 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 Vices.
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 Strwtww
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 46. Section 20.12 110 of Chapter 2012, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code,
related to temporary construction buildings, is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 46. Section 20.12.120 of Chapter 20.12, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code,
related to parking unoccupied recreational vehicle, is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 47. Section 20 12 130 of Chapter 2012, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code,
related to property maintenance, is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 48. Section 20.12.140 of Chapter 20.12, 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 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 be
described as follows: One angle shall be formed by the intersection of the driveway and
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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 49. 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 50. Section 20.18 070 of Chapter 20.18, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code
is amended to read as follows:
20 18 070 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 51. Section 20 19 070 of Chapter 20.19, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code
is amended to read as follows-
Five percent of the at -grade total vehicular use area shall be landscaped. Landscaping
shall conform to Chapter 13.05, Water Conserving Landscaping.
SECTION 52. 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. One family dwellings, provided that where a dwelling containing 700 square
feet or less exists on the rear portion of the lot and was placed thereon prior
to, or for which a building permit was issued prior to December 26, 1947, in
conformance to the requirements of Ordinance No. 293 of this City, 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
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where racing or contests are conducted or public amusement devices 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 habihtative 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.
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,
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 53. 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, shall be
a maximum of two floors in height, and shall have no windows within 5 feet
of the interior side or rear lot lines, unless the rear lot line abuts an alley
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 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;
SECTION 54. 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);
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B At least 10 days prior to the date on which the Director of Planning and
Building Safety will make a decision on the application, the Department of
Planning and Building Safety shall give written notice of the proposed use by
mail or delivery to all owners shown on the last equalized assessment roll as
owning real property within a 300 -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 300 -foot notification
radius. If a hearing is requested, it shall be provided in accordance with
Section 20.90.050, except, only the owners within a 300 -foot radius are
required to be notified of the hearing. The applicant shall be required to pay
an additional fee for the cost of the hearing;
D Before a Large Family Day Care Permit may be granted, the Director of
Planning and Building Safety shall make the following findings that the
proposed facility-
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 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 55. 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, 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.
SECTION 56. Section 20 20.060 D. of Chapter 20 20, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal
Code is amended to read as follows:
20 20 060 SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
D Setbacks
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
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22 feet and no rear yard setback less than 5 feet.
2. Side yard: Structures shall maintain a setback of 10% of the width of the
lot, but the setback shall never be less than 3 feet and need not be more
than 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 aforementioned points. 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: Accessory structures are allowed zero setback on the rear
property line.
5,000 st Min
Lot Size
at Rear Lot Line
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 Ion
g 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.
SECTION 57. Section 20.20.060 I of Chapter 20.20, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code
is amended to read as follows-
Budding Wall Modulatmn
On lots with a width of greater than 25 feet, 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. When expanding or adding onto the height
or length of an existing building wall, only the expansion or addition shall not
exceed 24 feet without wall modulation. On lots with a width of 25 feet or
less, architectural building features must be included to modulate the
building walls subject to the approval of the Director of Planning and
Building Safety.
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SECTION 58. Section 20.21010 of Chapter 20.20, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code
is amended to read as follows:
20.21010 PURPOSE.
The purpose of this zone is to provide consistency with and implement policies related
to the former Imperial Elementary School site designated Planned Residential
Development on the General Plan Land Use Map and in the General Plan text. The
Planned Residential Development (PRD) zone is established to encourage the long -
range development of residential property under an overall development plan. The
development 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 59. Section 20.21020 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;
3. Private clubs, fraternities, sororities and lodges;
4. Private schools, and,
5. Public or private recreation
SECTION 60. 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
for a change of zone to a PRD zone.
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SECTION 61. 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 62. 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 63. 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 64. 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 65. 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, shall be
a maximum of two floors in height, and shall have no windows within 5 feet
of the interior side or rear lot lines, unless the rear lot line abuts an alley.
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,
D. Other similar uses approved by the Director of Planning and Building Safety,
as provided by Chapter 20.72, Administrative Determinations.
SECTION 66. Section 20.22 060 A. of Chapter 20.22, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal
Code is amended to read as follows:
A. General Provisions
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
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parking requirements.
SECTION 67. 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. The height of all
other buildings and accessory structures, including detached garages shall not
exceed 14 feet.
SECTION 68. Section 20.22.060 D. of Chapter 20.22, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal
Code is amended to read as follows:
D. Setback*
1. Front and rear yard. The combined total of setbacks for the front and
rear yard shall be at least 30 feet, with no front yard setback less than
20 feet and no rear yard setback less than 5 feet.
2. Side yard: Structures shall maintain a setback of 10% of the width of the
lot, but the setback shall never be less than 3 feet and need not be more
than 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 aforementioned points. 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: 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.
Front Combined Setback Example:
Front + Rear = Combined
2d + 10' = 30'
25' + 5' = 30'
7,000 st Min r ,ate
Lot Size 5' - r
Mm
n"
0
I{I{� 55(Y� Min.
Rear Lot Line
SECTION 68. Section 20.22.060 H. of Chapter 20.22, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal
Code is amended to read as follows:
H. Building Wall Modulation
On lots with a width of greater than 25 feet, 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. When expanding or adding onto the height
or length of an existing building wall, only the expansion or addition shall not
exceed 24 feet without wall modulation. On lots with a width of 25 feet or
less, architectural building features must be included to modulate the
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SECTION 68. Section 20.22.060 D. of Chapter 20.22, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal
Code is amended to read as follows:
D. Setback*
1. Front and rear yard. The combined total of setbacks for the front and
rear yard shall be at least 30 feet, with no front yard setback less than
20 feet and no rear yard setback less than 5 feet.
2. Side yard: Structures shall maintain a setback of 10% of the width of the
lot, but the setback shall never be less than 3 feet and need not be more
than 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 aforementioned points. 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: 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.
Front Combined Setback Example:
Front + Rear = Combined
2d + 10' = 30'
25' + 5' = 30'
7,000 st Min r ,ate
Lot Size 5' - r
Mm
n"
0
I{I{� 55(Y� Min.
Rear Lot Line
SECTION 68. Section 20.22.060 H. of Chapter 20.22, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal
Code is amended to read as follows:
H. Building Wall Modulation
On lots with a width of greater than 25 feet, 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. When expanding or adding onto the height
or length of an existing building wall, only the expansion or addition shall not
exceed 24 feet without wall modulation. On lots with a width of 25 feet or
less, architectural building features must be included to modulate the
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building walls subject to the approval of the Director of Planning and
Building Safety.
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SECTION 70. Section 20 24 020 of Chapter 20 24, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code
is amended to read as follows-
20.24020 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 family 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 71. 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;
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 72. Section 20.24 025 of Chapter 20.24, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code
is amended to read as follows:
20 24.025 PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES.
A. Any use customarily incidental to a permitted use,
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B. Any accessory building or combination of accessory buildings, except the
garage, shall be a maximum of two floors in height, and shall have no
windows within 5 feet of the interior side or rear lot lines, unless the rear lot
line abuts an alley 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 73. 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
C Height
The height of all buildings and structures shall not exceed 26 feet.
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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.
1. Front yard: An average of 20 feet shall be provided, but in no case shall
it be less than 15 feet. Should vehicular access be through the front yard
and controlled by an entry gate, a minimum of 20 feet shall be provided
for a vehicle to temporarily stop outside the gated area prior to entering
the project.
2. Side yard facing a side street: 5 feet nnnimum, except if parking garages
or covered parking spaces face a street, then the setback shall be 20 feet.
3 Side yard facing an adjacent lot: 5 feet nunimum shall be provided.
Accessory structures, located in the rear one -third of the lot, are allowed
zero setback on one interior side lot line.
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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 aforementioned points. 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.
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
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50' Min
at Rear Lot Line
7,000 sf Min
Lot Size
Front
at Rear Lot Line
a. 15' Min
b 20' average
c If entry is gated with
wait - 20' Min
E Lot WHth
Every lot created after the effective date of this chapter shall maintain a
width of not less than 50 feet at the rear line of the required front yard.
However, any lot or parcel of land of record on May 14, 1954, may be
subdivided in accordance with the following schedule:
1 Lots having a frontage of at least 80 feet, but not to exceed 88 feet, may
be divided into two parcels having a street frontage of not less than
40 feet each and an area of not less than 5,000 square feet each; and,
2. Lots having a street frontage in excess of 88 feet but not to exceed
200 feet may be subdivided, provided no resulting lot shall have a
frontage of less than 44 feet nor an area of less than 5,000 square feet.
F. Building Area
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.
G. PAwement of Buildings and Stncturw
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
ii. 75 degrees -21 feet
iii. 60 degrees -18 feet
iv. 45 degrees -15 feet
b On the rear third of a reversed corner lot, an accessory structure
may be built to the interior lot side line, but no building shall be
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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.
I. 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
Famlities
1 4 or less units
50 sq Wumt
150 sq ft /unit
2 5 -9 units
50 sq ft /unit
200 aq ft /unit
3 10 -20 units
50 sq ftJunit
250 sq Uumt
4 21 -50 units
50 sq It /unit
250 sq ft /unit
50 sq Wunit
5 50 and up
50 aq ftJumt
250 sq Uunit
50 aq ftlunit
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 landscape area must be a minimum of 5 feet in both length
and width in order to be counted as open space
J. BurMing WaU Modulatwn
On lots with a width of greater than 25 feet, 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. When expanding or adding onto the height or
length of an existing building wall, only the expansion or addition shall not
exceed 24 feet without wall modulation. On lots with a width of 25 feet or
less, architectural building features must be included to modulate the
building walls subject to the approval of the Director of Planning and
Building Safety
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K Catdominium 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 74. Section 20 30 070 is added to Chapter 20 31, 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 75. Section 20.31060 D 3.a of Chapter 20.3 1, 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)
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feet or a minimum of 20 feet shall be provided, and,
SECTION 76. Section 20.31.070 of Chapter 20.31, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code
is amended to read as follows-
20.31070 LANDSCAPING.
A. The goal of this section is to ensure that adequate landscape areas and
irrigation facilities are provided for all new development. The area extending
between a building(s) and property lines shall contain both soft (plantings)
and hard (rock, brick, concrete) landscape materials, except for those portions
devoted to vehicular parking and loading. The purpose of these landscape
areas are:
1. To reduce the emphasis of visual impact by careful placement of roads
and parking lots and by screening these from view;
2. To emphasize pedestrian and bicycle access and circulation, especially
between and around roads and buildings;
3. To accommodate walkways with treatments such as rest areas, landscape
buffers, courts and canopies accented with street furnishings and
pedestrian -scale lighting, and,
4 To repeat certain details, with variation, to link buildings into a cohesive
design.
B. To achieve these purposes, the landscape criteria is divided into three
separate components. Those areas related to Parking and Vehicular Use
Areas; areas related to Building Perimeter; and those areas related to the
Rvperty Per peter.
1. Parking and Vehicular Use Areas
All surface vehicular use areas (VUA) shall provide landscape areas
including trees, to cover 5% of the VUA. Landscaping shall be
distributed uniformly throughout the VUA, and shall be in addition to
the required property perimeter and building perimeter landscaping
Individual tree and planter areas shall not be less than 3 feet in width,
excluding curb.
2 Building Perimeter
In those instances where setbacks are provided, all buildings, including
parking structures, shall have landscape areas and irrigation systems
around their perimeter. A minimum horizontal depth of 5 feet of
landscape materials shall be provided around the buildings A
combination of soft and hard landscape materials may be installed,
provided the use of such materials form a cohesive, attractive and
functional design.
3. Phperty Pa*neter
All required setback areas shall be landscaped, incorporating the theme
utilized for the public rights -of -way. Parking may encroach into the
landscaped setback up to a maximum of 50% of the required setback
area A combination of soft and hard landscape materials may be
installed, provided the use of such materials will form a cohesive,
attractive and functional design Such design is to be integrated with
and, if appropriate, physically connected to that provided for the Building
and Puking areas.
SECTION 77. Section 20.32.070 of Chapter 20.32, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code
is amended to read as follows
20 32.070 LANDSCAPING.
A. The goal of this section is to ensure that adequate landscape areas and
irrigation facilities are provided for all new development The area extending
between a building(s) and property lines shall contain both soft (plantings)
and hard (rock, brick, concrete) landscape materials, except for those portions
devoted to vehicular parking and loading The purpose of these landscape
areas are,
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1. To reduce the emphasis of visual impact by careful placement of roads
and parking lots and by screening these from view,
2. To emphasize pedestrian and bicycle access and circulation, especially
between and around roads and buildings;
3 To accommodate walkways with treatments such as rest areas, landscape
buffers, courts and canopies accented with street furnishings and
pedestrian -scale lighting, and,
4. To repeat certain details, with variation, to link buildings into a cohesive
design.
B. To achieve these purposes, the landscape criteria is divided into three
separate components: Those areas related to Parking and Vehiculmr Use
Areas; areas related to Building Perimeter; and those areas related to the
PraPerh' Perimeter.
1 Parking and Vehicular Use Areas
All surface vehicular use areas (VUA) shall provide landscape areas
including trees, to cover 5% of the VUA. Landscaping shall be
distributed uniformly throughout the VUA, and shall be in addition to
the required property perimeter and building perimeter landscaping.
Individual tree and planter areas shall not be less than 3 feet in width,
excluding curb.
2. Building Perimeter
In those instances where setbacks are provided, all buildings, including
parking structures, shall have landscape areas and irrigation systems
around their perimeter. A minimum horizontal depth of 5 feet of
landscape materials shall be provided around the buildings. A
combination of soft and hard landscape materials may be installed,
provided the use of such materials form a cohesive, attractive and
functional design.
3. Pripa* Perimeter
All required setback areas shall be landscaped, incorporating the theme
utilized for the public rights -of -way. Parking may encroach into the
landscaped setback up to a maximum of 50% of the required setback
area A combination of soft and hard landscape materials may be
installed, provided the use of such materials will form a cohesive,
attractive and functional design. Such design is to be integrated with
and, if appropriate, physically connected to that provided for the Building
and Plvking areas.
SECTION 78. Section 20 33.040 of Chapter 20 33, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code
is amended to read as follows-
20.33040 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 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 79. Section 20.33.070 of Chapter 20.33, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code
is amended to read as follows:
20.33 070 LANDSCAPING
A. The goal of this section is to ensure that adequate landscape areas and
irrigation facilities are provided for all new development The area extending
between a building(s) and property lines shall contain both soft (plantings)
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and hard (rock, brick, concrete) landscape materials, except for those portions
devoted to vehicular parking and loading. The purpose of these landscape
areas are:
1. To reduce the emphasis of visual impact by careful placement of roads
and parking lots and by screening these from view;
2. To emphasize pedestrian and bicycle access and circulation, especially
between and around roads and buildings;
3. To accommodate walkways with treatments such as rest areas, landscape
buffers, courts and canopies accented with street furnishings and
pedestrian -scale lighting; and,
4 To repeat certain details, with variation, to link buildings into a cohesive
design.
B To achieve these purposes, the landscape criteria is divided into three
separate components: Those areas related to PFvking and Vehiculr Use
Areas; areas related to Building Perimeter; and those areas related to the
Prcperty Perimeter:
1. Parking and Vehiculmr Use Areas
All surface vehicular use areas (VUA) shall provide landscape areas
including trees, to cover 5% of the VUA. Landscaping shall be
distributed uniformly throughout the VUA, and shall be in addition to
the required property perimeter and building perimeter landscaping.
Individual tree and planter areas shall not be less than 3 feet in width,
excluding curb.
2. Building Perimeter
In those instances where setbacks are provided, all buildings, including
parking structures, shall have landscape areas and irrigation systems
around their perimeter A minimum horizontal depth of 5 feet of
landscape materials shall be provided around the buildings. A
combination of soft and hard landscape materials may be installed,
provided the use of such materials form a cohesive, attractive and
functional design
3. Pr^goerty Perimeter
All required setback areas shall be landscaped, incorporating the theme
utilized for the public rights -of -way. Parking may encroach into the
landscaped setback up to a maximum of 50% of the required setback
area. A combination of soft and hard landscape materials may be
installed, provided the use of such materials will form a cohesive,
attractive and functional design. Such design is to be integrated with
and, if appropriate, physically connected to that provided for the Building
and Parking areas.
SECTION 80. 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. 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.
SECTION 81. Section 20 34 070 of Chapter 20.34, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code
is amended to read as follows.
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20.34.070 LANDSCAPING.
A. The goal of this section is to ensure that adequate landscape areas and
irrigation facilities are provided for all new development. The area extending
between a building(s) and property lines shall contain both soft (plantings)
and hard (rock, brick, concrete) landscape materials, except for those portions
devoted to vehicular parking and loading. The purpose of these landscape
areas is:
1. To reduce the visual impact by careful placement of roads and parking
lots and by screening these from view;
2 To emphasize pedestrian and bicycle access and circulation, especially
between and around roads and buildings;
3. To accommodate walkways with treatments such as rest areas, landscape
buffers, courts and canopies accented with street furnishings and
pedestrian -scale lighting; and,
4. To repeat certain details, with variation, to link buildings into a cohesive
design.
B To achieve these purposes, the landscape criteria is divided into three
separate components- Those areas related to Parking and Vehicular Use
Areas; areas related to Building Perimeter; and those areas related to the
Prcperty Perimeter:
1 Parking and Vehicular Use Areas
All surface vehicular use areas (VUA) shall provide landscape areas
including trees, to cover 5% of the VUA Landscaping shall be
distributed uniformly throughout the VUA, and shall be in addition to
the required property perimeter and building perimeter landscaping
Individual tree and planter areas shall not be less than 3 feet in width,
excluding curb.
2. Building Perimeter
In those instances where setbacks are provided, all buildings, including
parking structures, shall have landscape areas and irrigation systems
around their perimeter. A minimum horizontal depth of 5 feet of
landscape materials shall be provided around the buildings. A
combination of soft and hard landscape materials may be installed,
provided the use of such materials form a cohesive, attractive and
functional design.
3. Property Perimeter
All required setback areas shall be landscaped, incorporating the theme
utilized for the public rights-of- -way. Parking may encroach into the
landscaped setback up to a maximum of 50% of the required setback
area A combination of soft and hard landscape materials may be
installed, provided the use of such materials will form a cohesive,
attractive and functional design. Such design is to be integrated with
and, if appropriate, physically connected to that provided for the Building
and Parrking areas.
SEC'T'ION 82. Section 20.36 040 of Chapter 20 36, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code
is amended to read as follows:
20.36.040 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 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; and,
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F. Parking facilities, including park and ride lots;
G. Recreational facilities (public and commercial),
H. Service stations;
J. Sexually oriented business, provided it is not located within 500 feet of
another sexually oriented business; and,
K Other similar uses approved by the Director of Planning and Building Safety,
as provided by Chapter 20.72, Administrative Determinations
SECTION 83. Section 20.36.070 of Chapter 20 36, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code
is amended to read as follows:
20.36 070 LANDSCAPING.
A. The goal of this section is to ensure that adequate landscape areas and
irrigation facilities are provided for all new development. The area extending
between a building(s) and property lines shall contain both soft (plantings)
and hard (rock, brick, concrete) landscape materials, except for those portions
devoted to vehicular parking and loading. The purpose of these landscape
areas is-
1. To reduce the visual impact by careful placement of roads and parking
lots and by screening these from view;
2. To emphasize pedestrian and bicycle access and circulation, especially
between and around roads and buildings;
3 To accommodate walkways with treatments such as rest areas, landscape
buffers, courts and canopies accented with street furnishings and
pedestrian -scale lighting; and,
4. To repeat certain details, with variation, to link buildings into a cohesive
design.
B To achieve these purposes, the landscape criteria is divided into three
separate components: Those areas related to Parking and Vehicular Use
Areas; areas related to Building Perimeter; and those areas related to the
PhcQerty Perimeter:
1 Parking and Vehicular Use Areas
All surface vehicular use areas (VUA) shall provide landscape areas
including trees, to cover 5% of the VUA. Landscaping shall be
distributed uniformly throughout the VUA, and shall be in addition to
the required property perimeter and building perimeter landscaping
Individual tree and planter areas shall not be less than 3 feet in width,
excluding curb.
2. Building Perimeter
In those instances where setbacks are provided, all buildings, including
parking structures, shall have landscape areas and irrigation systems
around their perimeter. A minimum horizontal depth of 5 feet of
landscape materials shall be provided around the buildings. A
combination of soft and hard landscape materials may be installed,
provided the use of such materials form a cohesive, attractive and
functional design.
3. Prop" Perimeter
All required setback areas shall be landscaped, incorporating the theme
utilized for the public rights -of -way. Parking may encroach into the
landscaped setback up to a maximum of 50% of the required setback
area. A combination of soft and hard landscape materials may be
installed, provided the use of such materials will form a cohesive,
attractive and functional design. Such design is to be integrated with
and, if appropriate, physically connected to that provided for the Building
and Parking areas.
SECTION 84. Section 20 40.070 of Chapter 20 40, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code
is amended to read as follows:
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20 40 070 LANDSCAPING.
A. The goal of this section is to ensure that adequate landscape areas and
irrigation facilities are provided for all new development. The area extending
between a building(s) and property lines shall contain both soft (plantings)
and hard (rock, brick, concrete) landscape materials, except for those portions
devoted to vehicular parking and loading. The purpose of these landscape
areas IS.
1. To reduce the visual impact by careful placement of roads and parking
lots and by screening these from view;
2. To emphasize pedestrian and bicycle access and circulation, especially
between and around roads and buildings;
3. To accommodate walkways with treatments such as rest areas, landscape
buffers, courts and canopies accented with street furnishings and
pedestrian -scale lighting, and,
4 To repeat certain details, with variation, to link buildings into a cohesive
design.
B To achieve these purposes, the landscape criteria is divided into three
separate components- Those areas related to Parking and Vehicular Use
Areas, areas related to Building Perimeter; and those areas related to the
Prep" Perimeter:
1. Parking and Vehicukur Use Areas
All surface vehicular use areas (VUA) shall provide landscape areas
including trees, to cover 5% of the VUA. Landscaping shall be
distributed uniformly throughout the VUA, and shall be in addition to
the required property perimeter and building perimeter landscaping.
Individual tree and planter areas shall not be less than 3 feet in width,
excluding curb
2. Building Perimeter
In those instances where setbacks are provided, all buildings, including
parking structures, shall have landscape areas and irrigation systems
around their perimeter A minimum horizontal depth of 5 feet of
landscape materials shall be provided around the buildings. A
combination of soft and hard landscape materials may be installed,
provided the use of such materials form a cohesive, attractive and
functional design.
3. Pr perty Perimeter
All required setback areas shall be landscaped, incorporating the theme
utilized for the public rights-of-way. Parking may encroach into the
landscaped setback up to a maximum of 50 % of the required setback
area. A combination of soft and hard landscape materials may be
installed, provided the use of such materials will form a cohesive,
attractive and functional design. Such design is to be integrated with
and, if appropriate, physically connected to that provided for the Building
and Planking areas.
SECTION 85. Section 20.41.060 G. of Chapter 20.41, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal
Code is amended to read as follows:
G. WaLWFences
Walls and fences in the M -2 zone shall comply with the requirements of
Chapter 20.12, General Provisions. A minimum 6 -foot high masonry wall
shall be provided along property lines for those yards abutting residential, or
commercial zones.
SECTION 86. Section 20.41.070 of Chapter 20.41, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code
is amended to read as follows-
20.41070 LANDSCAPING.
A The goal of this section is to ensure that adequate landscape areas and
irrigation facilities are provided for all new development. The area extending
between a building(s) and property lines shall contain both soft (plantings)
and hard (rock, brick, concrete) landscape materials, except for those portions
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devoted to vehicular parking and loading. The purpose of these landscape
areas is.
1. To reduce the visual impact by careful placement of roads and parking
lots and by screening these from view,
2. To emphasize pedestrian and bicycle access and circulation, especially
between and around roads and buildings;
3 To accommodate walkways with treatments such as rest areas, landscape
buffers, courts and canopies accented - with street furnishings and
pedestrian -scale lighting; and,
4. To repeat certain details, with variation, to link buildings into a cohesive
design.
B. To achieve these purposes, the landscape criteria is divided into three
separate components: Those areas related to Parking and Vehicukr Use
Areas; areas related to Building Perimeter; and those areas related to the
PrWerty Perimeter.
1. Parking and Vehicukr Use Areas
All surface vehicular use areas (VUA) shall provide landscape areas
including trees, to cover 5% of the VUA. Landscaping shall be
distributed uniformly throughout the VUA, and shall be in addition to
the required property perimeter and building perimeter landscaping
Individual tree and planter areas shall not be less than 3 feet in width,
excluding curb
2. Building Perimeter
In those instances where setbacks are provided, all buildings, including
parking structures, shall have landscape areas and irrigation systems
around their perimeter. A minimum horizontal depth of 5 feet of
landscape materials shall be provided around the buildings. A
combination of soft and hard landscape materials may be installed,
provided the use of such materials form a cohesive, attractive and
functional design.
3. Prcp" Perimeter
All required setback areas shall be landscaped, incorporating the theme
utilized for the public rights-of-way. Parking may encroach into the
landscaped setback up to a maximum of 50% of the required setback
area A combination of soft and hard landscape materials may be
installed, provided the use of such materials will form a cohesive,
attractive and functional design. Such design is to be integrated with
and, if appropriate, physically connected to that provided for the Building
and Parking areas
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 business);
E. Open storage incidental to a principal use;
F. Retail sales and services;
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G. Single caretaker units at the ratio of one per legal building site or business
establishment whichever is larger, as long as one on -site parking space is
provided for each dwelling unit, and,
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 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 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. 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 minimum 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.
2 Side Yard: No side yard setback is required unless such yard abuts a
dedicated street, in which case a suitably landscaped setback shall be
provided according to the following: 50% of the building wall shall have
a minimum setback of 6 feet, 50% of the building wall shall have a
minimum setback of 3 feet.
3. Rear Yard: No rear yard setback is required, unless such rear yard
abuts a dedicated street in which case a minimum 5 -foot suitably
landscaped 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
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3 SB Zone
5'600 st Min
B `°
e
LL o
I � �
Street side
Street
Front
Street
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-
F. Building Area
The total net floor area of all buildings, as defined by Chapter 20.08, on any
parcel or lot, shall not exceed the total net square footage of the parcel or lot
area multiplied by 0.6, thereby giving a floor area ratio of 0 6:1.
= 10,000 sf
FAR =06
Bldg Area= 6,000 at
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
minimum 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;
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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 one on -site parking space is
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-
20.43040 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 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, that building 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.
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E.
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 Setback (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.
-- a 8Segundo Blvd
E n 50% Shall Be Setback 4'
M b Franklin Ave 2 Zone Grand Ave
00 51 5' 50 % Shall Be Setback B'
Min Min 5' Any Other Dedicated street;
10'
Min _
75% i —
3. Rear Yard: No rear yard setback is required, unless where the abutting
property is in a different zone, or 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.
Lot iN}o dap
No requirement
F. Building Area
The total net floor area of all buildings, as defined by Chapter 20.08, on any
parcel or lot, shall not exceed the total net square footage of the parcel or lot
area multiplied by 0 6, thereby giving a floor area ratio of 0 6:1.
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= 40,000 sf
FAR =06
Bldg Area= 24,000 sf
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
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 yard A mimmum 15 foot fully landscaped setback is required.
3. hear 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-
2044.070 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.
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SECTION 101. Section 20.44 110 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 1 of Chapter 20.45, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal
Code is amended to read as follows-
I. Building Wall Modulation
On lots with a width of greater than 25 feet, 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 When expanding or adding onto a wall, only the
expansion or addition shall not exceed 24 feet. On lots with a width of 25 feet
or less, architectural features must be included to modulate the building walls
subject to the approval of the Director of Planning and Building Safety
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SECTION 103. 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 vents
60 sq Wunit
150 sq ft✓unit
2 5 -9 units
50 sq ftlumt
200 sq Wunit
3 10 -20 units
50 sq ftlumt
250 sq ftJumt
4 21 -50 units
50 sq Wunit
250 sq ftlumt
50 sq ftlumt
5 50 and up
50 sq ft✓umt
250 sq ftlumt
50 sq Wunit
All required open space and recreational facilities shall be in addition to the
required front and street side setbacks. Interior side and rear setbacks may
be considered as required open spaces and recreation facilities. Landscaped
areas are considered as open space if they are physically or visually accessible
to the residents A landscape area must be a mimmum of 5 feet in length or
width direction to order to be counted as open space.
SECTION 104. 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 105. Section 20 46.020 C 1.6. of Chapter 20 46, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal
Code is amended to read as follows.
6. Allow single caretaker dwelling units at the ratio of one per legal
building site or business establishment, whichever is larger, so long as
one on -site parking space is provided for the dwelling unit.
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SECTION 106. 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 Panting 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 minimum of 8 5 feet in
width by 18 feet in length
C. 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"
600
1 20'
18'
58'
1 91- 4 -1/4"
900
1 18'
25'
61'
1 8' -6"
SECTION 107. 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:
The Open SpaceBulk 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 108. 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 109. 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.
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.
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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 110. Section 20.54.030 of Chapter 20 54, Title 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
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
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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. Noowesidential Uses
NONRESIDENTIAL USES
NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES
REQUIRED
(1)
Hospitals:
11/2 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 1/z
space for each room above 200 rooms
(3)
Motels, auto courts,
1 space for each sleeping unit
motor lodges, and tourist
courts
(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.
(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-
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(11) Schools, private
10 feet
(a) Pre - school,
1 space for each 1 classroom, plus 1 space for
elementary through
each employee and faculty member.
,junior high level:
9 feet
(b) I -Lgh 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
20 feet
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:
1 space for every 4 seats.*
Based upon the Uniform Building Code areas having fixed benches or pews shall have
1 seat for each 18 inches of length. Dining areas shall have 1 seat for each 24 inches
of booth length, or major portion thereof.
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
SEMON 111. 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 WIDTH DEPTH
Non - residential 9 feet 18 feet
End parking stall adjacent
to an obstruction 10 feet 18 feet
Compact Parking Spaces 81h feet 15 feet
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
substandard lot
81h feet
20 feet
Multi - family Residential (R -3)
81h feet
20 feet
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(2) Aisle width for angled parking spaces shall not be less than the
following
Angles of Parking Aisle Width Clear Parking Stall Depth*
Parallel to 30° 12 feet 16 feet
450 15 feet 19 feet
60° 18 feet 20 feet
900 25 feet 18 feet
* Measured perpendicular to aisle
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 112. 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:
SECTION 113. 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.
1. 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, must be parked on a nonporous surface
pad adequate to accommodate the parked vehicle.
2. No habitable vehicle may be occupied for residential purposes for longer
than 72 hours (outside of an authorized mobile home park). No habitable
vehicle may be occupied for commercial purposes except as provided by
Section 16.04.140 of the El Segundo Municipal Code.
SECTION 114. 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
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STANDARD STALLS
A
B c
D
E
F
'arlung
Aisle Width Parking Stall
Parking Stall
Tire Stop
Angle
Clear Depth
Width
Overall
Location
30
12, 16'
16' -0'
44'
3'
45
15' 19'
1 P -3 3+4'
53'
4' to Property Une
60
16' 2ly
9' -41W
56'
2' ln Snaky Hollow
90
M. 16'
6' -6'
61'
SECTION 112. 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:
SECTION 113. 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.
1. 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, must be parked on a nonporous surface
pad adequate to accommodate the parked vehicle.
2. No habitable vehicle may be occupied for residential purposes for longer
than 72 hours (outside of an authorized mobile home park). No habitable
vehicle may be occupied for commercial purposes except as provided by
Section 16.04.140 of the El Segundo Municipal Code.
SECTION 114. 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
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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 213rds
of lot Entrance or exit on or
from an alley may be less
CURB CUT AND
DRIVEWAY WIDTH
Minimum 10 feet
Maximum 30 feet
Munmum 12 feet
No more than 20%
of lot width or maximum
30 feet
SECTION 115. 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 116. 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 which such spaces are required, except within the boundaries of the Smoky
Hollow Specific Plan (see Section 20.54.130), provided, however, that such
parking spaces for non - residential uses may be located on a different lot or lots,
all of which are less than a distance of 300 feet from the use for which it is
required. Such distance shall be measured along a straight line drawn between
the nearest point on the premises devoted to the use served by such parking
facilities and the premises providing such parking facilities. A covenant as
described in Section 20 54 080 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.
2. 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
3. When parking is to be provided off the regularly subdivided lot on which
the structure, or some portion thereof, is located, the owner or lessee of
record of the development site shall furnish satisfactory evidence to the
Director of Planning and Building Safety that he owns or has available
sufficient property to provide the mimmum 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
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within the same distance and under the same conditions as to ownership
upon another lot than the premises made subservient in a prior such
covenant, the City will, upon a written application therefore,
accompanied by the filing of a similar covenant, release such original
subservient premises from such prior covenant, and the owners shall
furnish at their own expense such title reports or other evidence as the
City may require to ensure compliance with the provisions of this
chapter.
SECTION 117. Section 20 54 080 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 118. 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
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 119. Section 20.70 070 A 3 of Chapter 20.70, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal
Code is amended to read as follows:
3. If any such non - conforming use vacates for any reason for a period of
more than 12 consecutive months, any subsequent use shall conform to
the regulations specified by the Specific Plan for the zone in which such
land is located. 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 120. 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.
All written determinations made by the Director of Planning and Building Safety shall
be placed as receive and file items on the next available agenda of the Planning
Commission. Any Planning Commissioner may request that an item be set for a formal
public hearing 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.
SECTION 121. Section 20.74 090 of Chapter 20.74, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code
is amended to read as follows-
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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 122. Section 20.74110 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 123. Section 20.74 120 of Chapter 20 74, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code
is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 124. Section 20.74.130 of Chapter 20.74, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code
is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 125. Section 20.74140 of Chapter 20.74, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code
is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 126. Section 20.74.150 of Chapter 20 74, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code
is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 127. Section 20 78 010 of Chapter 20.78, Title 20, of the El Segundo Municipal Code
is amended to read as follows-
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, hedge or fence would
result in the unreasonable deprivation of the use or enjoyment of property, an
adjustment may be granted in respect to height or 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, hedge or fence to exceed 8 feet in height.
SECTION 128. 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 129. Section 20.78.090 is added to Chapter 20 78, Title 20, of the El Segundo
Municipal Code to read as follows:
20 78 090 APPEALS.
All appeals shall be processed as provided by Chapter 20.82, Appeal or Review
SECTION 130. 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
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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 131. Section 20 82 02 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.
Any individual may appeal a decision of the Planning Commission 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 132. Section 20.82.032 is added to Chapter 20.82, Title 20, of the El Segundo
Municipal Code to read as follows.
20.82.032 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 133. Section 20.82.035 is added to Chapter 20.82, Title 20, of the El Segundo
Municipal Code to read as follows-
2082035 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 134. Section 20 82.037 is added to Chapter 20.82, Title 20, of the El Segundo
Municipal Code to read as follows:
20 82.037 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
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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 135. 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 136. Section 20.90.050 is added to 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.
A. Notification Process
Notice shall be provided in all of the following ways:
1. 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.
2 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,
the threshold of allowable notices returned as undeliverable shall be 5%
of the total of such list. Notices returned undeliverable shall be resent to
the resident or occupant of the real property. Any hearing on any
application for which returns from the mailing of the notice exceeds the
threshold may be postponed, if necessary, for compilation of a new
mailing list and renoticing.
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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 of Notification
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 137. Section 20.90.090 is added to 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
the names of persons testifying shall be recorded and made a part of the permanent
files of the case
SECTION 138. This ordinance shall become effective at midnight 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.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this _ day of , 1995.
Cindy Mortesen
City Clerk (SEAL)
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Leland C. Dolley
City Attorney
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Carl Jacobson, Mayor
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 19, 1995
AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Special Orders of Business - Public Hearing
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Public hearing and introduction of an Ordinance to amend Chapter 9 06 of the Ell Segundo Municipal Code
regulating noise and vibrations (EA -370) Applicant The City of El Segundo
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1) Hold Public Hearing,
2) Discussion,
3) Reading of Ordinance by title only,
4) Introduce Ordinance, and
5) Schedule second reading and final adoption of the Ordinance on January 16, 1996
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND:
On November 16, 1995, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No 2370 which recommends approval
of revisions to the Noise and Vibration Regulations Revisions to the regulations have been discussed by the
City Council on August 1 and 15, September 5 and October 3, 1995 and by the Planning Commission on
September 14, October 26 and November 16, 1995
DISCUSSION:
The proposed draft revised ordinance simplifies and clarifies the noise and vibration regulations as well as
provides 11 standards that the Police or Planning and Building Safety Departments can use to determine if a
noise is in violation of the ordinance Any loud, unusual or unnecessary noise which causes discomfort or
annoyance to any reasonable person of normal sensitivity is considered to be in violation of the noise
ordinance The revised ordinance also provides maximum noise levels in dBA's above the ambient The revised
draft ordinance proposes that when noise complaints are first received, a written warning be given, then if the
violation continues, an infraction citation of $100 00 for each violation would be issued. These dollar amounts
are to cover the administrative costs associated with responding to the complaints In addition to the infraction
citation, any "large party" would be required to pay the cost of the police personnel utilized to control the party
or gathering, and language has been added to Section 9 06 120 to clarify this
The code sections in the draft ordinance have been renumbered for consistency purposes so they differ slightly
from the Planning Commission adopted resolution Staff recommends one (1) minor additional revision to
Section 9 06 080 (1), Exemptions The revision would exempt authorized public athletic and entertainment
events at public parks, such as sport events at Recreation Park, in addition to the current exemption for school
activities This revision has been incorporated into the proposed ordinance
The proposed project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Sections 15273 (a) for the adoption of new fees, for the purpose of meeting operating expenses,
and 15308 Class 8 for the protection and enhancement of the environment The proposed project is also
consistent with the Noise Element, Objective N1 -3, of the City's adopted 1992 General Plan which requires that,
"when necessary, the City revise the existing noise ordinance, to ensure that proper regulations are being
enforced to protect city residents from excessive noise levels from stationary noise sources "
Due to the length of the redline /strikeout text and the Planning Commission Resolution and Minutes, these
documents are being transmitted separately instead of being included in the City Council agenda packet
ATTACHED SUPPORTI G DOCUMENTS:
1) Draft City Council Ordinance No and Exhibit A,
2) Redline /strikeout text, Section 9 06 120, and
3) Supporting documents to be distributed separately due to number and length of documents
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ORDINANCE NO. ------- - - - - -- DRAFT
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT EA -370 AMENDING THE NOISE AND VIBRATION
REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 9.06 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL
CODE PETITIONED BY TIM CITY OF EL SEGUNDO.
WHEREAS, the City Council, at their meeting on August 1, 1995, discussed sound amplification
permits, the hours of permitted use, and other matters related to the City's noise regulations,
and
WHEREAS, at that meeting (August 1, 1995), the Council directed staff to revise the current
permit form, and, review the current noise complaints, the City's current noise regulations and
the enforcement procedures, and report back to the Council with findings and
recommendations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, at their meeting on August 15, 1995, again discussed noise issues
and directed staff to schedule public input for a future City Council meeting, to use the public
input in drafting a proposed ordinance, and to bring the draft ordinance back before the
Council for their review; and
WTIEREAS, at the September 5, 1995, City Council meeting, the Council received public input
on the existing noise regulations and was informed that a staff report and draft ordinances
would be prepared for the Commission's review and recommendation; and
WHEREAS, on September 14, 1995, the Planning Commission reviewed and discussed the
current City noise regulations, the existing enforcement procedures of the City's current noise
regulations and the Penal Code, two draft revised ordinances and written comments from one
resident on the existing ordinance, and
WHEREAS, at that same meeting (September 14, 1995) the Commission recommended that the
City's current noise regulations be revised to include maximum noise levels in dBA's above the
ambient and to use the "reasonable person" standard, based on 12 specific criteria and to
schedule the revised ordinance for a public hearing, and
WHEREAS, at the October 3, 1995, City Council meeting, the Planning Division presented a
report to the Council on the Planning Commission's recommendation to revise the existing
noise ordinance, and the Council directed staff to proceed with the revisions as recommended
by the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, on October 26, 1995, the Planning Commission did hold pursuant to law, a duly
advertised public hearing on such matter and notice of the public hearing was given in the
time, form and manner prescribed by law and the Public Hearing was continued to November
16, 1995; and
WHEREAS, on November 16, 1995, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2370
recommending to the City Council approval of Environmental Assessment EA -370 amending
the Noise and Vibration Regulations, Chapter 9 06 of the El Segundo Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, on December 19, 1995, the City Council did hold, pursuant to law, a duly advertised
public hearing on revisions to the noise and vibration regulations, and notice was given in the
time, form and manner described by law; and
VVI EREAS, at said hearing opportunity was given to all persons present to present testimony
or documentary evidence for or against Environmental Assessment EA -370; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed Environmental Assessment EA -370 and the
supporting evidence with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental
Quality Act, State CEQA Guidelines and the City of El Segundo Guidelines for the
Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (Resolution 3805); and
WTTEREAS, at said hearings, the following facts were established:
1. That currently there is no noise problem in the City that cannot be enforced by the
current noise regulations with the modifications proposed by the revisions in this
resolution.
2. That voluntary compliance on noise complaints is received on the first Police response
98% of the time.
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3. That the current noise regulations are confusing, lengthy and difficult to interpret and
enforce, and the new provisions are more clear, concise, easy to interpret and provide
warnings and fines for violation.
4. That the proposed revision is consistent with the Noise Element of the City's adopted
General Plan.
That there are no environmental impacts associated with the revision since it ensures
that proper regulations are being enforced to protect City residents from excessive
noise levels.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that after consideration of the above facts of
Environmental Assessment EA -370, the City Council finds as follows.
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The proposed project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15273 (a) for the adoption of new fees, for the
purpose of meeting operating expenses, and 15308 Class 8 for the protection and
enhancement of the environment;
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 the habitat on which the
wildlife depends; and
That within ten (10) days following the final adoption by the City Council of the noise
and vibration regulations, the City shall file a De Mmimis finding with the Los Angeles
County Recorders Office pursuant to AB 3158 and the California Code of Regulations.
As approved for in AB 3158, the statutory requirements of CEQA will not be met and
no vesting shall occur until this condition is met and the required notices are filed with
the County.
GENERAL PLAN
The Noise Element, Objective N1 -3, of the City's adopted 1992 General Plan requires
that, "when necessary, the City revise the existing noise ordinance, to ensure that proper
regulations are being enforced to protect city residents from excessive noise levels from
stationary noise sources."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE TT ORDAINED that after consideration of the above facts the City Council
approves Environmental Assessment EA -370 revising the current noise and vibration
regulations, Chapter 9.06 (Ordinances Nos. 958 and 1138) of the El Segundo Municipal Code
as follows:
SECTION 1. The current noise and vibration regulations, Chapter 9 06 (Ordinances Nos. 958
and 1138) of the El Segundo Municipal Code, is repealed in its entirety and replaced by Exhibit
A attached hereto as a part of this ordinance.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall become effective at midnight on the thirtieth (30) day from
and after the final passage and adoption hereof.
SECTION 3. 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.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this
ATTESTED:
Cindy Mortesen
City Clerk (SEAL)
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City Attorney
day of .1995.
Carl Jacobson, Mayor
City of El Segundo, California
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EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE
Title 9 - PEACE. SAFETY AND MORALS
Chapter 9.06 NOISE AND VIBRATION REGULATIONS
Sections:
9.06.010
DECLARATION OF POLICY.
9.06.015
VIOLATION - PENALTY - INFRACTION.
9.06.020
VIOLATION - PUBLIC NUISANCE.
9.06.025
DEFINITIONS.
9.06.030
SOUND LEVEL MEASUREMENT CRITERIA.
9.06.040
NOISE STANDARDS.
9.06.050
NOISE LEVEL MEASUREMENT.
9.06.060
LOUD, UNUSUAL AND UNNECESSARY NOISE.
9.06.065
STANDARDS - CRITERIA.
9.06.070
SPECIFIC PROHIBITIONS.
9.06.075
VIBRATIONS.
9.06.080
EXEMPTIONS.
9.06.090
PERMITS .
9.06.100
ENFORCEMENT.
9.06.110
IMMEDIATE THREATS TO HEALTH AND WELFARE.
9.06.120
USE OF POLICEMEN AT PARTIES OR GATHERINGS REQUIRING
A SECOND RESPONSE.
9.06.010
DECLARATION OF POLICY.
It is hereby declared to be the policy of the city to prohibit
unnecessary, excessive and annoying noises and vibrations from
all sources subject to its police power. Therefore, the City
Council does ordain and declare that creating, maintaining,
causing or allowing to be created, caused or maintained, any
noise or vibration in a manner prohibited by or not in conformity
with the provisions of this Chapter, is a public nuisance as well
as an infraction and shall be punishable as such.
9.06.015 VIOLATION - PENALTY - INFRACTION.
Any person convicted of an infraction for a violation of this
chapter is punishable by a fine of one hundred dollars per
violation.
Each such person shall be guilty of a separate offense if
after receiving a written warning or infraction citation, the
person commits or continues to commit a violation of this
chapter.
If a person is found to be in violation of this chapter, the
Noise Control Officer shall issue a written warning of the
violation. If the person continues to be in violation of this
chapter, the Noise Control Officer shall issue an infraction
citation. Every violation within a 30 -day period after the first
written warning is issued shall be considered an infraction.
9.06.020 VIOLATION - PUBLIC NUISANCE.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 9.06.015 of this
Code, as an additional remedy, any violation of the provisions of
this Chapter, which causes discomfort or annoyance to reasonable
persons of normal sensitivity or which endangers the comfort,
repose, health, or peace of residents in the area, shall be
deemed, and is declared to be, a public nuisance and may be
subject to abatement summarily in the manner provided in Chapter
9.04 of the ESMC.
(January 16, 1996)
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9.06.025 DEFINITIONS.
As used in this Chapter, unless the context clearly indicates
otherwise the words and phrases used are defined as follows:
(1) "Ambient noise level" means the all- encompassing noise
level associated with a given environment, being a composite of
sounds from all sources at the location and approximate time at
which a comparison with an intrusive noise is to be made.
(2) "'A' weighted sound level" means the total sound level in
decibels of all sound as measured with a sound level meter with a
reference pressure of 20 micro - pascals using the "A" weighted
network scale at slow response. The unit of measurement shall be
defined as dBA.
(3) "Construction" means any site preparation, grading,
demolition, assembly, erection, repair, alteration, or similar
action, for or of public or private rights -of -way, structures,
utilities or similar property.
(4) "Decibel (dB)" means a unit for measuring the amplitude
of a sound, equal to 20 times the logarithm to the base 10 of the
ratio of the pressure of the sound measured to the reference
pressure, which is 20 micro - pascals.
(5) "Emergency machinery, vehicle, work or alarm" means any
machinery, vehicle, work or alarm used, employed, performed or
operated in an effort to protect, provide or restore safe
conditions in the community or for the citizenry, or work by
private or public utilities when restoring utility service.
(6) "Fixed noise source" means a stationary device which
creates sounds while fixed or motionless including but not
limited to residential, agricultural, industrial and commercial
machinery and equipment, pumps, fans, compressors, air
conditioners and refrigeration equipment.
(7) "Impulsive noise" means a noise of short duration usually
less than one second and of high intensity, with an abrupt onset
and end.
(8) "Intrusive noise level" means the total sound level, in
decibels (dBA), created, caused, maintained or originating from
an alleged offensive source measured at a specific location while
the alleged offensive source is in operation.
(9) "Noise" means any sound which annoys or disturbs humans
of normal sensitivity or which causes or tends to cause an
adverse psychological or physiological effect on humans of normal
sensitivity.
(10) "Noise control officer" means the Director of Planning
and Building Safety.
(11) "Residential property" means a parcel of real property
which is developed and used either in part or in whole for
residential purposes.
(12) "Sound amplification equipment" means any device which
produces, reproduces, or amplifies sound.
(13) "sound level meter" means an instrument meeting American
National Standard Institute's Standard S1 -4 -1971 or most recent
revision thereof for Type 1 or Type 2 sound level meters or an
instrument and the associated recording and analyzing equipment
which will provide equivalent data.
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(14) "vibration" means mechanical motion of the earth or
ground, building or other type of structure, induced by the
operation of any mechanical device or equipment.
9.06.030 SOUND LEVEL MEASUREMENT CRITERIA.
Any sound level measurement made pursuant to the provisions of
this Chapter shall be measured with a sound level meter using the
"A" weighted scale at slow response for continuous sound levels
or at fast response for impulsive sounds.
9.06.040 NOISE STANDARDS.
(1) No person shall, at any location within the City, create
any noise, nor shall any person allow the creation of any noise
within the person's control on public or private property
(hereinafter "Noise Source "), which causes the noise level when
measured on any other property (hereinafter "Receptor Property "),
to exceed the applicable noise standard, except as set forth in
subsection ((c)1) of this section.
(a) Residential Property - Five (5) dBA above the ambient
noise level.
(b) Commercial and Industrial Property - Eight (8) dBA
above the ambient noise level.
(c) Adjustments
1. Increases to the noise standards as set forth in
subsections (a) and (b) of this section may be permitted in
accordance with the following:
NOISE STANDARDS ADJUSTMENTS
Permitted Duration Of
Increase Increase
(dRA) (minutes)*
0 . . . . . . . . . . 30
5 . . . . . . . . . . 15
10 . . . . . . . . . . 5
15 . . . . . . . . . . 1
20 . . . less than 1
* Cumulative minutes during any one hour.
2. If the receptor property is located on a boundary
between two different noise zones, the lower noise level
standard applicable to the quieter zone shall apply.
9.06.050 NOISE LEVEL MEASUREMENT.
The location selected for measuring exterior noise levels
shall be at any point on the receptor property, and at least four
feet above the ground and five feet from the nearest structure or
wall. Interior noise measurements shall be made within the
receptor residential unit. The measurements shall be made at a
point at least four feet from the wall, ceiling or floor nearest
the noise source with windows and doors in a closed position.
(January 16, 1996)
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9.06.060 LOUD, UNUSUAL AND UNNECESSARY NOISES PROHIBITED.
Consistent with other provisions of this chapter, and in
addition thereto, it shall be unlawful for any person to
willfully make, produce, suffer or allow to be produced by human
voice, machine, animal, or device, or any combination of same,
any loud, unusual, or unnecessary noise which disturbs the peace,
quiet, and comfort of any neighborhood, or which causes
discomfort or annoyance to any reasonable person of normal
sensitivity in the area.
9.06.065 STANDARDS - CRITERIA
The standards which shall be considered in determining whether
a violation of the provisions of Section 9.06.060 exists shall
include, but shall not be limited to, the following criteria:
(1) The frequency of the noise;
(2) The intensity of the noise;
(3) Whether the nature of the noise is usual or unusual;
(4) The ambient noise level;
(5) The proximity of the noise to residential sleeping
facilities;
(6) The nature and zoning of the area within which the noise
emanates;
(7) The density of the inhabitation of the area within which
the noise emanates;
(8) The time of the day or night the noise occurs;
(9) The duration of the noise;
(10) Whether the noise is recurrent, intermittent or constant;
and
(11) Whether the noise is produced by a commercial or non-
commercial activity.
9.06.070 SPECIFIC PROHIBITIONS.
The following acts, and the causing thereof, are declared to
be in violation of this Chapter if they occur in such a manner as
to disturb the peace, quiet and comfort of any reasonable person
of normal sensitivity residing in the area; and occur
(1) Between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
(a) Operating, playing or permitting the operation or
playing of any radio, television, phonograph, drum, musical
instrument, sound amplifier, or similar device which produces,
reproduces or amplifies sound.
(b) Using or operating any loudspeaker, public address
system or similar device.
(c) Loading, unloading, opening, closing or other handling
of boxes, crates, containers, building materials, garbage
cans, or similar objects.
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(d) Repairing, building, rebuilding, adjusting or testing
any motor vehicle.
(2) Between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
(a) Refuse Collection Vehicles.
1. Collection of refuse with a collection vehicle in a
residential area or within 500 feet thereof;
2. Operation or permitting the operation of the
compacting mechanism of any motor vehicle which compacts
refuse in a residential area or within 500 feet thereof.
(b) Loudspeakers /Public Address Systems
Using or operating for any commercial purpose any
loudspeaker, public address system, or similar device on a
public right -of -way or public space.
(c) Powered Models
Operating or permitting the operation of powered models.
9.06.075 VIBRATION.
Notwithstanding other sections of this Chapter, a person shall
not create, maintain or cause any ground vibration which is
perceptible, without the use of instruments, to any reasonable
person of normal sensitivity at any point on any affected
property.
9.06.080 EXEMPTIONS.
The following activities shall be exempted from the provisions
of this chapter:
(1) Authorized activities conducted on public school grounds
and city park facilities, associated with normal operation of the
facilities, including but not limited to school and public
athletic and entertainment events.
(2) Any mechanical or electronic device, apparatus or
equipment used, related to or connected with emergency machinery,
vehicle, work or warning alarm or bell provided the sounding of
any bell or alarm on any building or motor vehicle shall
terminate its operation within fifteen minutes of its activation.
(3) Non - commercial public speaking and public assembly
activities conducted on any public space or public right -of -way
without the use of sound amplification equipment.
(4) Noise sources associated with or vibration created by
construction, repair, or remodeling of any real property,
provided said activities do not take place between the hours of
6:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday, or at any time
on Sunday or a federal holiday, and provided the noise level
created by such activities does not exceed the noise standard of
65 dBA plus the limits specified in Section 9.06.040(c) as
measured on the receptor residential property line and provided
any vibration created does not endanger the public health,
welfare and safety.
(January 16, 1996)
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(5) Noise sources associated with the maintenance of real
property provided said activities take place between the hours of
7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on any day except Sunday, or between the
hours of 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Sunday.
(6) Any activity to the extent regulation thereof has been
preempted by State or Federal law, including, but not limited to
aircraft, motor vehicles, railroads and other interstate
carriers.
9.06.090 PERMITS.
(1) The noise control officer may grant amplified sound or
noise permits to applicants who cannot comply with the
requirements of this chapter if the applicant can show that
compliance with this chapter would constitute an unreasonable
hardship on the applicant, on the community as a whole, or on
other individuals, or that compliance would be impractical. If
the noise control officer determines that sufficient controversy
may exist regarding an application, the application shall be
referred to the City Council. A permit shall not be granted to
waive compliance with Sections 9.06.015 or 9.06.020.
(2) In determining whether to grant or deny the application,
the noise control officer shall balance the hardship to the
applicant, the community as a whole, and other individuals, of
not granting the permit against the adverse impact on the health,
safety, and welfare of persons affected; the adverse impact on
property affected; and any other adverse impacts of granting the
permit. Applicants for permits may be required to submit any
information the noise control officer may reasonably require. The
noise control officer shall retain on public file a copy of the
decision which shall include a statement of the reason for the
decision.
(3) Permits shall be granted by written notice to the
applicant containing all necessary conditions, including a time
limit on the permitted activity. The time limit shall be for a
maximum time period not to exceed one year. The permit shall not
become effective until the applicant agrees to all conditions. In
the case of noncompliance with any condition imposed, the permit
shall immediately terminate, and the noise source shall be
subject to the provisions of this Chapter.
(4) Application for extension of time limits specified in
subsection (3) of this section or for modification of other
substantial conditions shall be treated as an initial application
for a permit.
(5) The noise control officer may issue guidelines defining
the procedures to be followed in applying for a permit.
(6) Unless otherwise specifically exempted by this Chapter,
permits shall be required for all exterior activities which
utilize amplified sound; such as, but not limited to, outdoor
gatherings, dances, shows, performances or carnivals.
(7) An appeal of the decision of the noise control officer
with respect to any amplified sound or noise permit may be made
to the City Council in writing within ten days after the action
of the noise control officer has been communicated to the
applicant.
(January 16, 1996)
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9.06.100 ENFORCEMENT.
(1) The noise control officer is directed to enforce the
provisions of this chapter. During times the noise control
officer is not on duty, enforcement shall be the responsibility
of the chief of police.
(2) No person shall interfere with, oppose or resist any
authorized person charged with the enforcement of this chapter
while such person is engaged in the performance of his duty.
9.06.110 IMMEDIATE THREATS TO HEALTH AND WELFARE.
(1) The noise control officer may order an immediate halt to
any sound which exposes any person to continuous sound levels in
excess of those shown in Table A or impulsive sounds in excess of
Table B. Within two working days following issuance of such an
order, the noise control officer may apply to the appropriate
court for an injunction to replace the order.
(2) No order pursuant to Section 9.06.110(a) shall be issued
if the only persons exposed to sound levels in excess of those
listed in Tables A and B of this section are exposed as a result
of:
(a) Trespass;
(b) Invitation upon private property by the person causing
or permitting the sound; or
(c) Employment by the person or a contractor of the person
causing or permitting the sound.
(3) Any person subject to an order issued by the noise
control officer pursuant to this section shall comply with such
order until:
(a) The sound is brought into a compliance with the order,
as determined by the noise control officer; or
(b) A judicial order has superseded the noise control
officer order.
(4) The sound levels which pose an immediate threat to health
and welfare are:
TABLE A
CONTINUOUS SOUND LEVELS
(measured at 50 feet or 15 meters)
Sound Level Limit (d8A) Duration
90 . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 8 hours
95 . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 4 hours
100 . . . . .
. . . . . . . 2 hours
105. . . . .
. . . . . . . 1 hour
110 . . . . .
. . . . . 30 minutes
(January 16, 1996)
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TABLE B
IMPULSIVE SOUND LEVELS
(measured at 50 feet or 15 meters)
Sound Level Limit (dB)
145
135
125
Number of Repetitions
Per 24 -Hour Period
. 1
10
100
9.06.120 USE OF POLICEMEN AT PARTIES OR GATHERINGS REQUIRING
A SECOND RESPONSE.
When a party or gathering occurs at a premises and a police
officer at the scene determines that there is a threat to the
public peace, health, safety or general welfare, the person in
charge of the premises and the person responsible for the event,
or if either of those persons is a minor, then the parents or
guardians of that minor, will be held jointly and severally
liable for the cost of providing police personnel on special
security assignment over and above the services normally provided
by the department. The police personnel utilized during a second
response after a first warning, to control the threat to the
public peace, health, safety or general welfare, shall be deemed
to be on special security assignment over and above the services
normally provided. The costs of such special security assignment
may include minor damages to city property and /or injuries to
city personnel. The fee charged shall be fixed and established
from time to time by resolution of the City Council and shall
include a minimum charge. These costs are in addition to any
penalties or other remedies set forth in this Chapter and the
City reserves its legal options to elect any other legal remedies
when said costs or damage exceed the amount fixed and
established.
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(January 16, 1996)
Exhibit "A" of City Council Ordinance Page 8 of 0 094
EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE
Title 9 - PEACE. SAFETY AND MORALS
TABLE B
IMPULSIVE SOUND LEVELS
(measured at 50 feet or 15 meters)
Number of Repetitions
Sound Level Limit (d8) Per 24 -Hour Period
145 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
135 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
125 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
9.06.120 USE OF POLICEMEN AT EARGE PARTIES OR GATHERINGS
REQUIRING A SECOND RESPONSE.
When a party or gathering occurs at a premises and a
police officer at the scene determines that there is a threat to
the public peace, health, safety or general welfare, the person
in charge of the premises and the person responsible for the
event, or if either of those persons is a minor, then the parents
or guardians of that minor, will be held jointly and severally
liable for the cost of providing police personnel on special
security assignment over and above the services normally provided
by the department. The police personnel utilized during a second
response after tize'f first warning, to control the threat to the
public peace, health, safety or general welfare, shall be deemed
to be on special security assignment over and above the services
normally provided. The costs of such special security assignment
may include minor damages to city property and /or injuries to
city personnel. The fee charged shall be fixed and established
from time to time by resolution of the Citv Council W&WIMUM
City reserves its legal options to elect any otner legal remedies
when said costs or damage exceed the amount fixed and
established. (6rd. 1138)-
9 -06 -120 pg
(January 16, 1996)
Exhibit "A" of City Council Ordinance Page 8 of 80 09 5
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EL SEGUNDp CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: December 19, 1995
Second reading and adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of El Segundo, California authorizing an
amendment to the contract between the City Council of the City of El Segundo and the Board of Administration of
the Public Employees Retirement System that implements the 2% at 50 Retirement formula as required by the
Firefighter's Association 1992 -95 Memorandum of Understanding Fiscal Impact Increase in City -paid employee
retirement contribution, $33,750 on an annualized basis Anticipated 1 497% increase in employer retirement
contibution rate, as determined by PERS, does not go into effect until July 1, 1997
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Discussion,
Second reading of Ordinance by Title only, and
By motion, adopt Ordinance
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND:
On November 21, 1995, the City Council adopted the PERS required Resolution of Intention and introduced an
Ordinance to amend the City's contract with the Board of Administration of the Public Employees Retirement
System The attached Ordinance is being presented for a second reading and adoption PERS regulations
stipulate there be at least a 20 -day waiting period between the introduction and adoption of the required Ordinance
DISCUSSION:
Under Public Employees Retirement Law, certain optional contract provisions are available to contracting agencies
Adoption of A Resolution of Intention and Ordinance is required to amend the City's contract with the Public
Employees Retirement system (PERS) to provide the 2% at 50 full formula for those Fire Department members
who are currently under the 2% at 55 full formula Thirty employees are currently under the 2% at 55 formula
Amendment of the City's contract with PERS to provide the 2% at 50 retirement formula for all sworn members of
the Fire Department is required by Section 6 of the 1992 -95 Memorandum of Understanding between the City of El
Segundo and the El Segundo Firefighter's Association
The result of this contract amendment will be to eliminate the current two -tier retirement plan in the Fire Department
and equalize retirement benefits for all sworn personnel Similar actions of the City Council in 1992 resulted in the
elimination of the two -tier retirement plan in the Police Department
The 2% at 55 safety retirement plan is funded by a 7% city paid employee contribution The 2% at 50 safety
retirement plan is funded by a 9% city paid employee contribution
Based upon the cost analysis conducted by the PERS Actuarial Office, the anticaoated increase in the City's
employer contribution rate for safety personnel would be 1 497 %, but is not scheduled to go into effect until July 1,
1997 However, the valuation conducted by PERS was based upon an employee census and actuarial
assumptions as of June 30, 1994, and the actual employer contribution rate as of July 1, 1997 may vary based on
subsequent data and assumptions
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
1 City Council Ordinance No 1240
2 Resolution No 3952
3 Amended PERS Contract
FISCAL IMPACT-
(Check one) Operating Budget. X Capital Improv. Budget:
Amount Requested: $33.750
Project/Account Budget:
Project/Account Balance: Date.
Account Number. 001 - 400 - 3201.4101
Project Phase: Funds included in FY 1995 -96 Budget
Appropriation Required - Yes— No X
ORIGINATED: Date. 12/8/95
Bob HvIand\Dlriector of Human Reso es/Risk MAnnnement
AGENDA 243
ORDINANCE NO. i ?Ln
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO
THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF
THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
WHEREAS, the Public Employees' Retirement Law permits the participation of public
agencies and their employees in the Public Employees' Retirement System by the execution of
a contract, and sets forth the procedure by which said public agencies may elect to subject
themselves and their employees to amendments to said Law, and
WHEREAS, one of the steps in the procedures to amend this contract is the adoption by
the governing body of the public agency of a resolution giving notice of its intention to approve
an amendment to said contract, which resolution shall contain a summary of the change proposed
in said contract
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of El Segundo does ordain as follows.
SECTION 1. To provide 2% @ 50 Full formula (from 2% @ 55 Full formula) applicable
to local fire members who entered membership on or after April 3, 1982
SECTION 2. The City Clerk is directed to certify the adoption of this ordinance and shall
cause the same to be published or posted in the manner prescribed by law
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 19th day of December . 1995.
Carl Jacobson, Mayor of the
City of El Segundo, California
ATTESTED:
Cindy Mortesen,
City Clerk (Seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
1 a
ay Attorney
2%o�� 0 097
RESOLUTION NO. 3952
A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO APPROVE AN
AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD
OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'
RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
WHEREAS, the Public Employees' Retirement Law permits the participation of
public agencies and their employees in the Public Employees' Retirement System by
the execution of a contact, and sets forth the procedure by which said public agencies
may elect to subject themselves and their employees to amendments to said Law, and
WHEREAS, one of the steps in the procedures to amend this contract is the
adoption by the governing body of the public agency of a resolution giving notice to its
intention to approve an amendment to said contract, which resolution shall contain a
summary of the change proposed in said contract, and
WHEREAS, the following is a statement of the proposed change
To provide 2% @ 50 Full formula (from 2% @ 55 Full formula) applicable to
local fire members who entered membership on or after April 3, 1982.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the governing body of the above agency
does hereby give notice of intention to approve an amendment to the contract between said
public agency and the Board of Administration of the Public Employees' Retirement System, a
copy of said amendment being attached hereto, as an "Exhibit" and by this reference made a
part hereof.
The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution, shall enter
the same in the book of original resolutions of said city, and shall make a minute of the
passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings of the City Council of said
city, in the minutes of the meeting at which the same is passed and adopted.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of Nove9per, 1995.
CSI Jacobson,,Mayor of the
City of El Segundo, California
ATTESTED:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Will, .
STATE OF CALIFORNIA ]
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ] SS
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ]
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 resolution, being RESOLUTION NO. 3952 was duly passed and
adopted by the said City Council, approved and signed by the Mayor or said City, and
attested by the City Clerk of said City, all at a regular meeting of the said Council held
on the 21st day of November, 1995, 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
ABSTENTION* None
NOT PARTICIPATING* None
WITNESS MY HAND THE OFFICIAL SEAL OF SAID CITY this A day of
November, 1995.
CINDY MORTESEN,
City Clerk of the
City of El Segundo,
California
(SEAL)
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AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE
BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION
OF THE
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
AND THE
CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
The Board of Administration, Public Employees' Retirement System, hereinafter referred to as Board,
and the governing body of above public agency, hereinafter referred to as Public Agency, having entered
into a contract effective October 1, 1943, and witnessed August 25, 1943, and as amended effective
November 1, 1947, August 1, 1949, July 1, 1950, November 1, 1955, September 1, 1958, March 9,
1959, November 7, 1964, October 19, 1968, December 11, 1971, July 20, 1974, July 19, 1975, January
3, 1976, July 16, 1977, June 3, 1978, February 6, 1982, April 3, 1982, January 1, 1992, June 27, 1992,
May 15, 1993 and January 8, 1994, which provides for participation of Public Agency in said System,
Board and Public Agency hereby agree as follows
A Paragraphs 1 through 13 are hereby stricken from said contract as executed effective January 8,
1994, and hereby replaced by the following paragraphs numbered 1 through 12 inclusive
All words and terms used herein which are defined in the Public Employees' Retirement
Law shall have the meaning as defined therein unless otherwise specifically provided
"Normal retirement age" shall mean age 60 for local miscellaneous members and age 50
for local safety members
2 Public Agency shall participate in the Public Employees' Retirement System from and
after October 1, 1943 making its employees as hereinafter provided, members of said
System subject to all provisions of the Public Employees' Retirement Law except such
as apply only on election of a contracting agency and are not provided for herein and to
all amendments to said Law hereafter enacted except those, which by express provisions
thereof, apply only on the election of a contracting agency
Employees of Public Agency in the following classes shall become members of said
Retirement System except such in each such class as are excluded by law or this
agreement
Local Fire Fighters (herein referred to as local safety members),
b Local Police Officers (herein referred to as local safety members),
Employees other than local safety members (herein referred to as local
miscellaneous members)
In addition to the classes of employees excluded from membership by said Retirement
Law, the following classes of employees shall not become members of said Retirement
System
NO ADDITIONAL
0 ion
Prior to January 1, 1975, those members who were hired by Public Agency on a
temporary and /or seasonal basis not to exceed 6 months were excluded from PERS
membership by contract Government Code Section 20336 supersedes this contract
provision by providing that any such temporary and/or seasonal employees are excluded
from PERS membership subsequent to January 1, 1975
The percentage of final compensation to be provided for local miscellaneous members for
each year of credited prior and current service shall be determined in accordance with
Section 21251 13 of said Retirement Law, subject to the reduction provided therein for
service on and after January 1, 1956, the effective date of Social Security coverage for
members whose service has been included in Federal Social Security (2% at age 60 Full
and Modified)
The percentage of final compensation to be provided for each year of credited prior and
current service as a local safety member shall be determined in accordance with Section
21252 01 of said Retirement Law (2% at age 50 Full)
Public Agency elected and elects to be subject to the following optional provisions
a Sections 21263/21263 1 (Post - Retirement Survivor Allowance) for local safety
members only
b Section 21382 (Basic Level of 1959 Survivor Benefits) pursuant to Article 6
(commencing with Section 21380)
c Section 21222 1 (Special 5 % Increase - 1970) Legislation repealed said Section
effective January 1, 1980
d Section 21222 2 (Special 5% Increase - 1971) Legislation repealed said Section
effective January 1, 1980
e Section 20930 3 (Military Service Credit as Public Service) Statutes of 1976
f Section 20024 2 (One -Year Final Compensation)
g Section 21382 4 (Third Level of 1959 Survivor Benefits) pursuant to Article 6
(commencing with Section 21380) for local police members only
9 Public Agency shall contribute to said Retirement System the contributions determined
by actuarial valuations of prior and future service liability with respect to local
miscellaneous members and local safety members of said Retirement System
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10 Public Agency shall also contribute to said Retirement System as follows.
Public Agency shall contribute $2 00 per member, per month on account of the
liability for the 1959 Survivor Benefits provided under Section 21382 4 of said
Retirement Law. (Subject to annual change ) In addition, all assets and
liabilities of Public Agency and its employees shall be pooled in a single account,
based on term insurance rates, for survivors of all local police members
b A reasonable amount, as fixed by the Board, payable in one installment within
60 days of date of contract to cover the costs of administering said System as it
affects the employees of Public Agency, not including the costs of special
valuations or of the periodic investigation and valuations required by law
A reasonable amount, as fixed by the Board, payable in one installment as the
occasions arise, to cover the costs of special valuations on account of employees
of Public Agency, and costs of the periodic investigation and valuations required
by law
11 Contributions required of Public Agency and its employees shall be subject to adjustment
by Board on account of amendments to the Public Employees' Retirement Law, and on
account of the experience under the Retirement System as determined by the periodic
investigation and valuation required by said Retirement Law.
12 Contributions required of Public Agency and its employees shall be paid by Public
Agency to the Retirement System within fifteen days after the end of the period to which
said contributions refer or as may be prescribed by Board regulation If more or less
than the correct amount of contributions is paid for any period, proper adjustment shall
be made in connection with subsequent remittances Adjustments on account of errors
in contributions required of any employee may be made by direct payments between the
employee and the Board
B This amendment shall be effective on the 19th
BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
BY
CHIEF ACTUARY
ACTUARIAL OFFICE
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
AMENDMENT
PERS- CON -702A (Rev 3/95)
day of December , 1995
CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
Im
Presiding Officer
Witness Date
Attest
Clerk
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