33substantially changing any regulatory standards or findings required therefor. This
ordinance, therefore, is an action being taken for enhanced protection of the
environment and that does not have the potential to cause significant effects on the
environment. Consequently, it is categorically exempt in accordance with CEQA
Guidelines §§ 15301 as a minor alteration of existing public or private structures
involving no expansion of use; 15305 as a minor alteration in land use limitations which
do not result in any changes in land use or density; and 15308 as an action taken by a
regulatory agency as authorized by California law to assure maintenance or protection
of the environment.
SECTION 4: SAVINGS CLAUSE. Repeal of any provision of the ESMC or any other
city ordinance herein will not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or
preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before, this
Ordinance's effective date. Any such repealed part will remain in full force and effect for
sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this
Ordinance.
SECTION 5: SEVERABILITY. If any part of this Ordinance or its application is deemed
invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the city council intends that such invalidity
will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this
end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable.
SECTION 6: VALIDITY OF PREVIOUS CODE SECTIONS. If this the entire Ordinance
or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, any repeal of the
ESMC or other the city ordinance by this Ordinance will be rendered void and cause
such ESMC provision or other the city ordinance to remain in full force and effect for all
purposes.
SECTION 7: Building plans that are submitted to the City of El Segundo for plan check
and that are determined to be substantially complete by the City of El Segundo Planning
and Building Safety Department (that is, detailed architectural plans are submitted and
plan check fees are paid to the City) before January 1, 2008 are exempt from the
regulations contained within this Ordinance. Persons may appeal the Director's
decision in accordance with ESMC § 13 -16 -3.
SECTION 8: EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance will become effective on the thirty first
(31st) day following its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2007.
Kelly McDowell,
Mayor
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