ORD 078 ORDINANCE NO. 78
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES .
PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION IN THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES OF ZONES AND PRESCRIBING DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS, AREA REQUIREMENTS AND CLASSES OF USES
OF BUILDING, STRUCTURES , IMPROVEMENTS AND PREMISES
II/ IN SAID SEVERAL ZONES, PROVIDING LOCAL REGULATIONS
FOR THE DIVISION AND MAPPING OF LAND, AND "AMENDING
THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DOES ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Article IX of the Rancho Palos Verdes
Municipal Code is amended to read:
Pact 1--Single Family Residential Districts - RS
9110 PURPOSE
The purpose of the Single Family Residential Districts-RS is to provide for
individual homes on separate lots, each for the occupancy of one family, at ORD. 78
various minimum lot sizes (indicated in parentheses after the "RS" designa- 11/25/75
tion) to provide for a range of yard size desires and lot sizes which are
based on the General Plan of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, and to P provide
for other uses that are associated and compatible with residential designated
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9111 USES AND DEVELOPMENT PERMITTED
Only the following uses and developments may be conducted or constructed:
A. Single family residential structures (not including mobile homes)
and associated accessory buildings for the residential use and
occupancy of not more than one (1) family and not more than one (1)
dwelling unit per lot.
B. Home occupations pursuant to Chapter 1, Part 5.
C. Residential Planned Development-RPD, pursuant to Chapter 1, Part 3.
D. The keeping of animals customarily referred to as household P ets
and small domestic animals for non-commercial purposes.
E. The keeping of large domestic animals, pursuant to Chapter 1, Part 6.
` F. The growing of crops and fruits .
G. Flower and produce stands, wholesale plant nurseries, horse stables
and similar commercial/agricultural uses, only with a conditional
use permit, pursuant to Chapter 7, Part 1.
H. Other uses listed in Chapter 7, Part 1 as permitted in any district
with a conditional use permit.
9112 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
The property development standards contained in the following chart
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apply to all land and structures in the RS Districts. For exceptions and
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explanatory description of these standards; for standards of fences, walls
and signs; and for off-site improvement and dedication requirements, se
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1. For existing lot not meeting these• standards, see Chapter 8, Part 1.
2. Lots of record, existing as of the adoption of this Code, may use Development Standards which were
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s - 6. A garage with entrance perpendicular to the street shall not be less than twenty (20) feet from the 1... I
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9113 HEIGHT VARIATION •
Every residence in RS Districts shall have a height not exceeding sixteen (16)
feet, including the basement, but excluding the cellar, measured pursuant to
Section 9113-B.
A. Procedure
Any individual or person desiring to construct a residence exceeding
sixteen (16) feet in height may apply for a Height Variation Permit,
which, if granted pursuant to the procedures contained herein, will
permit said individual td construct a residential structure not ex-
ceeding thirty (30) feet in height, measured in the same manner as es-
tablished in Section 9113-B.
1. Any person desiring to apply for a Height Variation Permit shall
complete and fill out an application and submit it to the Director
of Planning, together with a fee as established by Resolution of
the City Council. The Director may grant the applicant permission
to building a residential structure to a maximum height of thirty
(30) feet if the Director finds as follows:
a. Notice of the application to build a house exceeding sixteen
(16) feet in height has been given to property owners within
five hundred (500) feet of the lot.
b. The proposed structure is compatible with existing structues
in the neighborhood.
c. The second story and/or house is situated in such a manner as
to minimize view obstruction.. _
d. The cumulative effect of the proposed structure and existing
structures, or future structures of a similar character which
could be constructed in the neighborhood,will not adversely
impact the neighborhood view.
e. The proposed structure is not located on a ridge or promontory,
which would accentuate the impact of a two story structure on
the neighborhood view.
f. The structure will not unreasonably interfere with the neigh-
borhood vista.
2. In the event the Director of Planning refuses to grant the Permit, •
or in the event the Director grants a permit and an affected prop-
erty owner objects to the granting of the permit, an appeal may be
made to the Planning Commission. In order for the Planning Com-
mission to overrule the Director of Planning, it must specifically
find, in the case of an appeal by an applicant, that all the con-
ditions listed herein have been met or, in an appeal by a property
owner, that the applicant failed to comply with or meet any of the
above listed conditions.
.3. The decision of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City
Council, which, in order to grant a permit, must find that the con-
ditions listed in this Section have been met by the applicant.
4. In approving a permit, the Planning Director, Planning Commission,
or City Council may make the permit subject to such conditions as
they deem necessary to minimize view obstruction and increase com-
patibility .=f the proposed structure with the neighborhood.
5. Anyone appealing a decision of the Planning Director or Planning
Commission must file a Notice of Appeal, together with a fee as
established by Resolution of the City Council.
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B. Method of Measuring Height
1. For the purpose of measuring height on lots which slope uphill from
the street of access, sixteen (16) feet shall be measured from the
existing grade at the highest point on the lot to be covered by the
structure to the ridgeline or the highest point of the structure.
• 2. For lots sloping downhill from the street of access, the sixteen
(16) foot height limitation shall be measured from the average el-
evation of the property line abutting the street of access to the
ridgeline or the highest point of the structure.
3. For lots sloping in the same direction as the street of access, or
lot configurations not previously discussed, sixteen (16) feet shall
be measured from existing grade at the highest elevation covered
by the structure to the ridgeline or highest point of the structure.
4. On sloping lots, a structure which steps with the slope of the lot
will be allowed; however, no portion of the structure shall exceed
thirty (30) feet in height when measured from the top of the foun-
dation to the ridgeline or high point of the structure. The thirty
(30) foot height shall not exceed a horizontally projected sixteen
(16) foot height line (from the high point of the uphill step of
the structure) . Furthermore, at no point may the top of the foun-
dation wall be greater than five (5) feet above the average eleva-
tion of the finish grade.
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Part 2--Multiple Family Residential Districts - RM
9120 PURPOSE
The purpose of the Multiple Family Residential Districts (RM) is to provide
for residential structures on lots containing one or more dwelling units at
various densities (indicated by the lot area in square feet required for each
dwelling unit, in parentheses after the "RM" designation) which are based on
the General Plan of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, and to provide for other
uses that are associated and compatible with the residential uses.
• 9121 USES AND DEVELOPMENT PERMITTED
Only the following uses and developments may be conducted or constructed: •
A. Single and multiple family residential structures (not including
mobile homes) and associated accessory buildings for the residential
use and occupancy of not more than one (1) family per dwelling unit
and related recreational and community facilities for the use of the
' residents of the development. All new multiple family developments •
• permitted only with a conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter 7,
Part 1.
B. Home occupations pursuant to Chapter 1, Part 5.
C. The keeping of animals customarily referred to as household pets and
small domestic animals for non-commercial purposes.
9122 USES AND DEVELOPMENT PERMITTED BY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
A. Condominium and similar developments where the structure and/or lot
is divided for sale.
B. Minor commercial uses, provided that such commercial uses are clearly
incidental and auxiliary to the development and are designed for the
sole use of the residents of the development.
C. Mobile home parks, with the following provisions:
1. Mobile home parks shall be a minimum of ten (10) acres.
2. The lot area per mobile home or mobile home space shall not be
less than 4,000 square feet.
3. Mobile homes shall conform to setback and open space area stand-
ards for the district in which located.
4. There shall be a distance of not less than fifteen (15) feet be-
tween mobile homes.
5. Mobile home parks shall provide a minimum of 1.5 parking spaces
per mobile home site.
D. Other uses listed in Chapter 7, Part 1 as permitted in any district
with a conditional use permit.
9123 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
The following development standards shall apply to all land and structures in
the RM Districts. For exceptions and explanatory description of these stand-
ards; for standards of fences, walls, and signs; and for off-site improvement
and dedication requirements, see Chapter 6 (General Use and Development Stand-
ards) . ,
A. The following minimum distances between exterior walls on buildings
used for residential occupancy on the same lot in an RM District
shall apply:
1. Where there are wall openings (windows and/or doors) on adjacent
walls of two (2) buildings or wings of the same building which
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2. For description, clarification and exceptions, see Chapter 6, Part 1. i
3. For parking area development standards, see Chapter 6, Part 3.
Any under-building parking structures must
be completely enclosed or
have openings screened from the public right-of-wa y and other affected .
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result in opposite walls into a space, such buildings or wings
of a building shall be separated by a distance of not less than
thirty (30) feet.
2. Where there are no wall openings or wall openings only on one
adjacent wall of a building or wing, such buildings or wings of
a building shall be separated by a distance of not less than ten
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3. Where adjacent buildings or wings exceed thirty (30) feet in
height, the space between such buildings or wings shall be in-
creased by two and one-half (2 1/2) feet for each ten (10) feet
in height.
4. Eaves and other projections from the exterior wall shall not ex-
ceed one-third (1/3) of the height of the exterior wall; however,
in no case may two eaves or other projections be closer than ten
(10) feet. .
B. State Development Standards for the handicapped shall apply to all
M1.14iple Family Residential Districts (RM) .
C. For additional development standards for all multiple family resi-
dential structures, see Chapter 1, Part 4.
D. Private Open Space
As part of the Open Space Area required, all of the units shall have
an appurtenant private patio, deck, balcony, atrium, or solarium
with a minimum area of one hundred fifty (150) square feet, except
that one bedroom units shall have a minimum area of one hundred
thirty (130)k square feet. Such space shall have a configuration
that would allow a horizontal rectangle or square of one hundred
(100) square feet in area and a minimum dimension of seven (7) feet
to be placed in said space. Such space shall have at least one
electrical outlet. Such space may count for up to thirty (30) per-
cent of the required Open Space Area.
E. Private Storage Space
Each unit shall have at least four hundred (400) cubic feet of en-
closed weather-proofed and lockable storage space for the sole use
of the unit resident, in addition to customary storage space within
the unit.
F. Condominiums
In addition to the other standards of this Part, the following
standards shall apply:
1. There shall be no more than one unit in any vertical configura-
tion.
2. A condominium conversion proposal which does not comply with all
of the precise development standards in this Part may be ap-
proved where the Commission finds that there are unusual circum-
stances regarding the development's location, site, or configu-
ration, that the project is in substantial compliance with the-
development standards, and that there are mitigating features
incorporated in the project which tend to further the expressed
intent and purposes of this Part. Recognizing that the conver-
sion of existing multiple residential structures to condominium
usage presents unique problems with respect to the requirements
of this Section, the Planning Commission is empowered to vary
any and all requirements contained herein with regard to a par-
ticular conversion proposal upon a finding that the creation of•• Rev. 1/76
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the proposed condominium will not have the potential to contra-
vene the intent and purpose of this Part. Project characteris-
tics of critical importance in determining whether or not a pro-
posed conversion has that potential include the age of the
structure and the degree to which the proposal varies from the
required standards for the following: parking, sound transmis-
sion characteristics, private open space, storage spaces. The
Planning Commission is also empowered to impose conditions on
its approval of the conditional use permit which would require
that specified modifications, designed to bring a structure more
nearly into compliance with the condominium development stand-
ards contained herein, be made to the structure proposed for
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Part 3--Residential Planned Development - RPD
9130 PURPOSE
- The purpose of the Residential Planned Development (RPD) is to provide a
greater flexibility in the design of residential -developments by encouraging:
A. A more creative and imaginative approach to the design of residential
developments.
B. A variety of housing types and environments.
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C. A. more efficient and harmonious use of the land and natural resources.
D. A retention of greater amounts of open space and amenities for recre-
ational and visual enjoyment.
E. The preservation and enhancement of valuable natural area.
F. Compatibility with surrounding areas.
9131 APPLICABILITY
These provisions shall, upon application by a property owner for and granting
of a conditional use permit, apply to any parcel or parcels in a unit owner-' .
ship or to be combined in a unit ownership prior to the conditional use per-
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mit being in effect.
Once a development under these provisions is initiated, the conditional use
permit, the General Development Plan upon which it is based, and the condi-
tions attached thereto shall (except as may be amended) be binding upon the
applicants, their successors and assigns; shall run with the land; and shall
regulate the construction, location, use and maintenance of all land and
structures within the development.
9132 USES AND DEVELOPMENT PERMITTED
The following types of development and uses may be permitted, with a condi-
tional use permit, in any Residential Planned Development:
A. Single and multiple family residential developments containing any
type of housing units, including cluster developments and other
variations from the standard tract pattern and development standards
(except mobile homes, hotels, motels, boarding houses or similar
transient residential facilities) . A variety of housing types is
encouraged.
B. Related recreational and community facilities for the use of the
residents of the development.
C. Minor commercial uses, provided that such commercial uses are
clearly incidental and auxiliary to the development and are designed
11/ for the sole use of the residents of the development.
D. Uses and development permitted subject to Chapter 1, Part 1.
9133 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
A. Density
The total number of dwelling units in any Residential Planned De-
velopment shall not exceed the number which would be allowed through
development under the applicable development standards for the
District in which the property is located (see Development Standards,
Chapter 1, Part 1) . The number of dwelling units_ per acre (based
on the gross site area, which shall include all of the subject
property) shall not exceed those found in the following chart:
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District Maximum Density
RS - A20 1 DU/20 acres
RS - A5 1 DU/5 acres
RS - 1 1 DU/1 acre
RS - 2 2 DU/1 acre
RS - 3 3 DU/1 acre
RS .-- 4 4 DU/1 acre
RS - 5 5 DU/1 acre -
Consideration shall be given to compatibility with surrounding land
uses relative to proposed net densities, housing types, and buffering.
B. Building Standards
The following standards shall apply to all Residential Planned Devel-
opments, with a conditional use permit. •
1. The maximum building heights shall not exceed the limits allowed
in District Development Standards.
2. The amount of open space required shall be the same as required in
the District in which the property is located, exclusive of public
or private streets.
C. Open Space
1. Common Open and Recreational Space shall make up at least thirty
(30) percent of the subject property and shall include any perma-
nent open area and any recreational structures and facilities to
be held in a single or common ownership or dedicated for public
use. Streets, driveways, parking areas, patios and yards for pri-
vate use, and areas within an individually owned single family
lot shall not be considered Common Open Space; however, portions
of patio and yard areas in excess of the requir4ments of this
Part may be included in computing Common Open Space solely at the
discretion of the Planning Commission in its consideration of the
Development, and need not be in one large area.
2. A Private Outdoor Living Area shall be provided in an amount not
less than four hundred (400) square feet for each bedroom in the
unit. This area shall be adjacent to and provide a private, us-
able area for each dwelling unit.
In cases where the Planning Commission finds 'that provision of all
or part of this required Private Outdoor Living Area in a separate
or adjacent area is impractical or undesirable, all or part of the
area required may be provided in a Common Open Space area.
3. All Commom Open Space (including both commonly owned and dedicated
open space, but excluding dedicated public parkland) other than
structures or paved areas, shall be irrigated and landscaped by the
developer as per approved plans' except where the Planning Commis-
sion finds that an area, because of its valuable natural beauty,
topography, or hazardous condition would be more beneficial to the
development and general public if left in a natural state.
4. If subdivision is• involved, all Common Open Space shall remain in
common ownership of all property owners in the Development, pro-
vided for by recorded covenants, except where the open space area
obviously will serve residents of other developments and the- gen-
eral public, this portion of the Common Open Space may, upon ap-
proval, be dedicated to the.City. No dwelling unit or lot may be
sold or encumbered separately from an undivided interest in the
Common Open Space area not dedicated to the City.
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M._- 5. Dedicated open space areas obviously serving as public areas will, •
upon approval of the City Council, be maintained by the City. All
commonly owned open space and recreational facilities shall be
maintained through a Homeowners' Association (or equal) .
6. All land designated as open space shall be permanent open space by
dedication (fee title or easement) , deed restriction, or other ap-
propriate methods approved by the City.
D. Public Utilities and Facilities .
The standards for any off-site improvements (streets, parkways, walks,
drainage, and utilities) as required by the Subdivision Ordinance may
be modified for a Residential Planned Development,with the recommenda-
tion of the Director of Public Works and Director of Planning and the
approval of the City Council. Street design shall relate to the func-
tion of the street and, particularly in hillside areas, where no on-
street parking is necessary or permitted, street widths may be reduced.
Innovation in street and walkway design, use of cul-de-sacs and loop
streets and reduction of grading for streets is encouraged. Vehicular .
access to individual lots or units shall generally be from local streets
only.
E. Parking
A minimum of two (2) garage spaces shall be provided for each dwelling
unit. A minimum of one (1) uncovered parking space shall be provided
for each dwelling unit with no or one (1) bedroom and a minimum of two
(2) spaces for each unit with two (2) or more bedrooms. The uncovered
- spaces shall be in off-street parking areas, except that parallel on-
street parking may be permitted to meet up to one-half (1/2) of the
uncovered parking space requirement,if approved by the Planning Commis-
sion as the only feasible method. Parking spaces shall be individually
accessible without the need for moving any vehicle to gain access to a
space, except that the uncovered spaces may be in the driveway of the
unit served. The required spaces shall be located within three hun-
dred (300) feet of the dwelling unit served. The number of uncovered
spaces required may be reduced to one (1) per dwelling unit, with ap-
proval of the Planning Commission, where the dwelling units are served .
with common off-street parking lots in close proximity to the residences.
Consideration shall be given to the necessity for provision of storage
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areas for boats, trailers and campers with each proposal.
9134 PROCEDURE
A. . Concept Plan Review
Prior to the submission of an application for a conditional use permit
for a Residential Planned Development, the applicant shall submit, for
III preliminary review by the Director of Planning, a Concept Plan. The
Concept Plan should include, but is not limited to:
1. A schematic plan (showing in general terms the uses proposed, den-
sities, types of housing units, open spaces, streets, extent of
grading, and landscaping.
2. Calculations of the site area, number of dwelling units, and open .
space area.
No decision will be made; however, the comments and suggestions of the
Director of Planning may assist the applicant in developing more pre-
cise plans.
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B. Conditional Use Permit Application '
An application for a conditional use permit to allow a Residential
Planned Development shall be filed by the applicant and acted upon by
the Planning Commission, pursuant to Chapter 7, Part 1. The applica-
tion shall be accompanied by the following materials: •
1. Fifteen (15) copies of a General Development Proposal, including
the following:
a. Architectural and topographical survey map of the site and the
area within one hundred (100) feet of the site, including all
existing structures, improvements, trees, natural features,
waterways, elevations, and contour lines (interval not more
than five (5) feet, except where authorized by the Director
of Planning) . An aerial photograph may, with approval of the
Director, be accepted in lieu of the map.
b. General Development Plan showing the general location of all
proposed structures and uses, types of housing, location and
widths of streets, parking areas, pedestrian and bicycle cir-
culation, recreation facilities, dedicated and commonly owned
open space areas, extent of landscaping and grading, (includ-
ing two section drawings of the site, one generally north-south
and one east-west, showing the existing contour and proposed
graded contour of the site) ; geological and soil survey re-
ports; method of drainage; an indication of the phasing of the
development with each Workable Phase (see Section 9134-E) de-
• lineated; and a time schedule for the completion of each Work-
able Phase.
c. Computations of gross site area, number and sizes of units in
various housing types, Common Open Space area and number of
covered and uncovered parking spaces. Wherd the Development
is to be completed in phases, these computations shall also be
shown for each Workable Phase of the Development.
d. Any of the above requirements may be modified or waived by the
Director, upon the finding that such requirement is unreason
able or unnecessary for the particular-proposal.
2. Three (3) copies of rough drafts of proposed legal agreements and .
documents, including Homeowners' Association, deed restzictions,
covenants, dedication of development rights, easements, and pro--
posed method of maintenance and perpetuation of open space areas.
3. Full disclosure of governmental programs, if any, under which the
housing will be developed.
4. And such other data or plans as may reasonably be required by the
Planning Commission for a proper and comp_lete consideration of the
proposed Development.
5. Where subdivision of land-is intended, tentative maps may be pro-
cessed concurrently with the conditional use permit application;
such tentative maps Shall be drawn and submitted as per Chapter
10, Division of Land.
C. Revisions to Plan ,
If, at the request of the applicant, revisions to the General Develop-
ment Plans are desired, the following guidelines will be used by the
Director of Planning in determining the proper course of action:
1. For minor revisions not involving a change in use, increase in den-
sity or extent or general location of buildings, or reduction in
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area of open space, the plans need not be returned to the Planning
Commission; however, approval of the Director of Planning is re-
quired.
2. For revisions involving an increase in density or reduction of open
space of no more than ten (10) percent, and/or major change in lo-
cation of buildings and open space, the revised plans must be re-
11/ viewed by the Planning Commission and the conditional use permit
amended as required,
3. For major revisions involving a change in use or a decrease in the
area of open space exceeding ten (10) percent, a new conditional
use permit application must be filed, a new filing fee paid, and
public hearing scheduled.
D. Bond For All Common Area and Off-Site Improvements
Prior to issuance of a building or grading permit, and prior to approv-
al of a final map where subdivision is involved, a bond, or other ac-
ceptable security shall be posted to insure the completion of all com-
mon area and off-site improvements within any Workable Phase of the
Development, including: landscaping, recreational facilities, and •
other site features as per approved plans.
E. Workable Phase
No occupancy permit shall be granted for any structure and no parcels,
. lots or portion of a Residential Planned Development site shall be sep-
arately sold or encumbered, until approval of the Director of Planning,
upon the finding that all of the common area and off-site improvements
in the Workable Phase of which such structure, parcel, lot or portion
is a part are completed to the extent that the dwelling units are
accessible and livable, and all dwelling units in the Workable Phase
are substantially developed (all building walls covered) , as per the
approved plans. . A bond or other guarantee of substantial completion
of all dwelling units in a Workable Phase may be accepted by the City
in lieu of substantial completion. The Planning Commission may waive
this requirement for substantial completion of all dwelling units in
a Workable Phase upon the finding that, in the particular Residential
Planned Development, it is unnecessary for the protection of the City's
and residents' interests. A Workable Phase shall consist of either an
entire Residential Planned Development or a portion of a Residential
Planned Development which, in itself, is functional and meets the den-
sity and open space requirements of these provisions. The division
of any Residential Planned Development into Workable Phases shall be
approved by the Planning Commission during the General Development
Plan review.
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If construction has not been completed to the point of foundation in-
spection for a unit within one (1) year, or if the Workable Phase has
not been completed within two (2) years from the date of final approval
of the Final Development Proposal for the Workable Phase, the condi-
tional use permit shall expire and be of no further effect,and any
final map for the subdivision of land within such Residential Planned
Development or Workable Phase thereof shall become null and void,and
the owner of the property shall cause the subdivision to revert to
acreage. A one (1) year extension may be granted by the Planning Com-
mission for good cause and where conditions of the surrounding area
have not changed to the extent that the General Development Proposal
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for the Residential Planned Development or the Final Development Pro-
posal for any Workable Phase thereof no longer meets the conditional
use permit or plan review criteria.
G. Review Criteria
Developments constructed under these provisions shall be of a superior
design and quality and shall include common recreation facilities not
normally provided in a standard residential development which would
occur under the applicable District Development Standards of the Zon-
ing Ordinance. During the review of the General Development Plans at
the conditional use permit hearing, the Planning Commission shall use
the following criteria in evaluating the proposed development:
1. The proposed Residential Planned Development conforms to the in-
tent of the General Plan and any Specific Plans adopted by the
City.
2. The site and grading plans indicate proper consideration for the
preservation of existing trees and native plant growth, water
courses and other natural features, and natural topography. (Cre-
ation of individual "pads" for each home in hillside areas shall
be discouraged - building design shall accommodate to the site.)
3. The plans for the proposed development show that proper and ade-
quate consideration has been given to privacy at the individual,
family and neighborhood levels, including visual and acoustical
privacy, in terms of the separation and orientation of dwelling
units and private outdoor living areas.
4. The plans indicate that proper consideration has been given to auto
and pedestrian circulation, discouraging through traffic on local
streets, speed control, access, convenience, safety, and the rec-
reational aspects of pedestrian and bicycle circulation; and that
the design of any proposed streets that vary from City standards
indicates that they will perform the function required and that, the
off-site improvements will not create maintenance costs to the City
which greatly exceed the costs for standard off-site improvements.
5. The plans indicate that the Common Open Space areas will be usable
for recreation and/or valuable for views, conservation and/or sep-
a aration of dwelling units.
6. The plans indicate that proper consideration has been given to the
provision of common recreation areas and facilities, in relation
to the size of the private lots and reduced recreation opportun-
ities in private yards.
7. The plans indicate proper consideration for adjacent existing and
future developments, and the extension of the circulation, open -
space, drainage and utility systems from one development to an-
other.
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9140 PURPOSE
This Section provides supplemental development standards which shall
apply to
all residential structures which are constructed with common walls and/or
floor/ceiling assemblies (attached single family, multiple family, condomin-
iun15, etc.) . .
9141 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
The development standards which follow shall apply to all residential struc-
tures tures with common walls and/or floors/ceilings separating dwelling units.
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A. Attenuation of Noise and Vibration
1. No plumbing fixture or other such permanent device which g ener-
ates noise or vibration shall be located on a common wall backing
up to a living room, family room, dining room, den, or bedroom of
an adjoining unit. ' All plumbing fixtures or similar devices ,
shall be located on exterior walls, on interior walls within the
unit, or on common walls, if backing up to a similar fixture or
device.
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3. All water supply lines within common walls and/or floors/ceilings
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shall be isolated from wood or metal framing with pipe isolators
e speci by fically manufactured for that purpose and approved b the
Building Official. In multi-story residential structures, all
vertical drainage pipe shall be surrounded by three-quarter inch
(3/4") thick dense insulation board or full thick fiberglass or
wool blanket insulation for its entire length, excluding the sec-
tions that pass through wood or metal framing. The Building Of-
ficial may approve other methods of isolating sound transmission
through plumbing lines where their effectiveness can be demon-
strated.
4. All common wall assemblies which separate attached single '
g e family
units shall be of a cavity type construction.
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5. All common wall assemblies which separate all other attached
dwelling units (multiple family, condominiums) or a dwelling
unit and a public or quasi-public space shall be of a staggered
stud construction.
6. All common wall assemblies which separate dwelling units from •
each other or from public or quasi-public spaces (interior cor-
ridors, laundry rooms, recreation rooms, and garages) shall be
constructed with a minimum rating of fifty-five (55) STC (Sound
Transmission Class) .
7. All common floor/ceiling assemblies which separate dwelling units
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from each other or from ublic or
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corridors, laundry rooms, recreation rooms, and garages) shall be
constructed with a minimum rating of fifty (50) STC (Sound Trans- -
mission Class) and a minimum rating of sixty-five (65) IIC (Im-
pact Insulation Class) . Floor coverings may be included in the
assembly to obtain the required ratings, but must be retained as
a permanent part of the assembly and may only be replaced by
another insulation.
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8. Wood floor joists and subflooring shall not be continuous be-
tween separate dwelling units.
9. STC and IIC ratings shall be based on the results of laboratory
measurements and will not be subjected to field testing. The
STC rating shall be based on the American Society for Testing and
Materials system specified in ASTM #90-66t or equivalent. The
IIC rating shall be based on the system in use at the National
Bureau of Standards or equivalent. Ratings obtained from other
testing procedures will require adjustment to the above rating
systems. In documenting wall and floor/ceiling compliance with
the required sound ratings, the applicant shall either (1) fur-
nish the Building Official with data based upon tests performed
by a recognized and approved testing laboratory, or (2) furnish
the Building Official with verified manufacturer's data on the
ratings of the various wall and floor/ceiling assemblies util-
ized. •
B. Fire Ratings
All common wall and floor/ceiling assemblies which separate dwelling
units shall be constructed with a minimum fire rating of one (1)
hour, subject to applicable provisions of the current Uniform Build-
ing Law of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
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Part 5--Home Occupations .
9150 PURPOSE
This Section permits certain limited types of commercial or professional ac-
tivities in conjunction with residential uses, provided that such activities
are of a limited nature which will have no adverse effect on the area.
9151 HOME OCCUPATION STANDARDS
Home occupations shall be permitted only if they comply with the following
standards:
A. All structures must comply with general appearance, setbacks, and.
landscaping standards and regulations applicable to the principal
zoning of the area in which located.
B. No displays, signs, and/or advertisements shall be permitted, except
as allowed by Chapter 6, Part 8 (General Development and Use Stand-
ards Signs) .
C. The permitted activity shall not be injurious to the use of neighbor-
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ing property for designated purposes by reason of noise, vibration,
odor, radio/electrical interference, or excessive parking or traffic
problems.
° D. The person conducting the profession or business must reside within
the dwelling unit in which the activity is located, and such use
must clearly be incidental to the residential use.
E. There shall be no employment of help other than the members of the
resident family.
F. There shall be no use or storage of dangerous chemicals, acids, caus-
tics, explosives, or other such hazardous equipment or materials.
G. There shall° be no excessive or unsightly storage of materials and/or
supplies outside.
H. There shall be no use of utilities or community facilities beyond
that normal to the use of the property for residential purposes.
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9160 PURPOSE
The Equestrian Overlay District (Q) provides regulations for the keeping of
horses and other large domestic animals as pets or for the personal use (not
for commercial purposes) of property owners and/or lessees, where clearly
accessory to the primary .designated use of the land. Such regulations and
standards presume a reasonable effort on the part of the animal owner to rec-
ognize the rights of the surrounding neighbors by maintaining and controlling
his animals in a safe, sanitary, and healthy manner at a reasonable location,
and neither authorize nor legalize the maintenance of any private or public
nuisance.
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9161 USES PERMITTED
Property in a "Q"Overlay District may be used for the keeping of horses and
other large domestic animals (cows, goats, and sheep) subject to the Municipal
Code and the following conditions: •
A. On each developed lot or parcel having an area of fifteen thousand
(15,000) square feet or more, one (1) large domestic animal may be
kept or maintained for each five thousand (5,000) square feet of
area, but not to exceed a total of six (6) large domestic animals.
B. On each vacant lot or parcel of at least five thousand (5,000) square
feet or more, two (2) large domestic animals may be kept or main-
tained. One (1) additional large domestic animal may be kept or
maintained for each additional five thousand (5,000) square` feet,
but not to exceed a total of six (6) large domestic animals. A lot
or parcel on which the structures consist solely of barns or stables
not used for human habitation shall, for purposesof this paragraph,
be deemed vacant.
C. Except as specifically provided herein, all animals kept or main-
tained shall be for the personal use of members of the family of the
owner or lessee of the property.
1. Property owners may permit other persons to keep or maintain
horses on such owner's property, provided that such owner does -
not directly or indirectly receive payment other than expenses
for such use. .
2. Incidental sales of animals, not constituting a commercial ac-
tivity or the conduct of a business is permitted.
3. Animals may be raised for sale by members of 4-H Clubs, Future
Farmers of America, or similar organizations as part of a regu-
lar youth project.
9162 ESTABLISHMENT OF "Q" DISTRICTS
• . , In addition to general zone change procedures, pursuant to Chapter 71 Part 5,
the following provisions shall apply to all applications for the establish- .
ment of an Equestrian Overlay District (Q) :
A. A "Q" District may be established where the proposed district con-
tains not less than five (5) acres and is separated by a buffer area
of not less than. twenty-five (25) feet from any lot or parcel of
land which is used for residential purposes or located in a residen-
tial zone and which is not, within the '"Q" District. Such buffer
area must be permanently established and may consist of either a
public or private easement, a public street, highway, riding trail,
or any other appropriate topographical separation which will provide . f
an equivalent buffer area in keeping with the intent of this Section.
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B. A petition for the establishment of a "Q" District shall be signed
by a majority of the property owners within the area under consider-
ation .as shown on the latest available assessment roll of the County
II/ of Los Angeles. With each petition, the applicant(s) shall also
file:
I. A map drawn to a scale specified by the Director of Planning,
showing the location of all highways, streets, alleys, and the
dimensions of all lots or parcels of land within the proposed
district and within five hundred (500) feet from the exterior
boundaries of the property under consideration.
2. A list of the names and addresses of all persons who are shown
on the latest available assessment roll of the County of Los
Angeles as owners of the property within the proposed district
and as owning property within a distance of five hundred (500)
feet from the exterior boundaries of the proposed district.
3. Such other information as the Director of Planning may require. -
The accuracy of all information, maps, and lists submitted shall,
be the responsibility of the applicant(s) .
C. The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on the petition.
The Planning Commission shall cause notice of such hearing to be
sent by first class mail, postage prepaid, to all persons listed on
the petition.
D. The Planning Commission shall recommend approval of a petition re-
questing the establishment of a "Q" District to the City Council for
amendment to this Ordinance where the information submitted by the
applicant(s) and/or presented at public hearing substantiates the
following findings:
1. That horses and other large domestic animals kept or maintained
within the proposed district will not jeopardize, endanger, or •
otherwise be detrimental to the public health, safety, or gener-
, al welfare;
2. That the keeping or maintaining of horses and other large domes-
tic animals within the proposed district will not be a material
detriment to the use, enjoyment, or valuation of property of
other persons in the vicinity of the proposed district; and
3. That the lots or parcels within the proposed district are ade-
quate in size and shape to accommodate horses and other large
domestic animals.
E. The Planning Commission shall deny the application where the informa-
tion submitted by the applicant(s) and/or presented at public hear-
ing fails to substantiate such findings to the satisfaction of the
F. TPlanning Commission.
he Planning Commission in recommending approval of the establishment
of a "Q" District may impose such conditions it deems necessary to
insure that animals permitted in such district will be kept or main-
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Conditions imposed by the Planning Commission may involve any perti-
nent factors affecting the establishment, operation, and maintenance
of the requested use, including but not limited to:
1. The number and location of animals.
2. The type and construction of corrals, stables, or other struc-
tures used for the housing of such animals.
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4. Required setbacks.
5. The inclusion of riding areas and/or bridle trails within the
proposed district.
9163 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
A. In addition to the development standards governing development in the
primary zoning district, the following standards shall apply:
1. No part of any structures or enclosure for the keeping or main-
taining of large domestic animals in the City shall be located
within thirty-five (35) feet of any structure used for human
habitation on adjacent property or thirty-five (35) feet from
any door or window of any structure used for human habitation
on the same lot or parcel.
2. Horses and cattle shall be maintained in a fenced corral or
other area containing at least four hundred (400) square feet
for each animal. For goats or sheep, the minimum area speci-
fied above may be reduced by one-half (1/2) .
3. Stables and barns shall be constructed and maintained in ac-
cordance with the Building Code of the City. .
4. All fences and gates used for the enclosure of horses or other
large domestic animals shall be of such design, materials, and
construction as are sufficient to prevent the escape of the ani-
mal or animals enclosed. Fences enclosing -horses or cows shall
be not less than four (4) feet in height and shall be of the
equivalent strength of a wood fence with four by four (4 x 4)
inch posts, no more than ten (10) feet apart, with three (3)
two by six (2 x 6) inch rails. Electrically charged wires shall
be used only to supplement other fences, and sal l meet Under-
writer' s standards for electric fences. Barbed wire fences and,
except as provided above, electric fences, are prohibited. ,
B. In addition to all applicable health and safety regulations provided
in any other statute or ordinance, the following provisions shall
apply:
1. Each property owner or lessee is responsible for the continuous
maintenance of sanitary conditions which includes, but is not
limited to, the cleaning of corrals, stables, barns and other
areas to which animals have access, and for the disposal of
manure, offal, soiled straw, and other refuse as required. Ani-
mal waste shall not be allowed to accumulate, runoff, or leach
so as to create a nuisance or be offensive to other persons in
the vicinity. Manure may be disposed of by removal, fertiliz-- •
ing, or composting. If waste is to be composted, proper corn-
posting procedures must be used to control insects and to mini-
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mize offensive odors. •
2. Each lot and structure shall be maintained so that there is no
standing surface water or ponding within areas in which large
domestic animals are kept.
3. All buildings used for the keeping of animals and all corral or
enclosure fences shall be constructed and maintained in a neat
and orderly condition and kept in good repair. Landscaping or
other screening techniques shall be provided as appropriate to
assist in screening of stables, barns, corrals, and stored hay.
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4. Property owners or lessees who keep large domestic animals on .
their property will carry out a positive program of fly control
(i.e. , through the use of traps, pesticides, etc.) when neces-
IIIsary to control the fly population.
5. No structure or enclosure for the keeping of large domestic
animals shall be constructed or maintained in any regular, inter-
mittent, or seasonal watercourse.
6. There shall be displayed on or in the vicinity of any barn,
stable enclosure, or ,other area in which large domestic animals
are kept some form of weatherproof notice setting forth the name
of the person(s) responsible for such animals and a phone num-
ber(s) to be called in the event of an emergency.
9164 ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Planning Commission shall appoint an Animal Advisory Committee consisting
of persons knowledgeable in the keeping and maintaining of large domestic
animals. Such Committee shall advise the Planning Director and the Planning
Commission on technical matters pertaining to the implementation and enforce-
ment of this Part. The Committee may form such sub-committees as it deems
appropriate. Members of the Animal Advisory Committee shall serve at the
pleasure of the Planning Commission.
9165 SPECIAL ANIMAL PERMIT
The Special Animal Permit is established to permit:
A. The keeping or maintaining of large domestic animals on lots or par-
cels not located within a "Q" District.
E. The keeping or maintaining of wild or large domestic animals not
specifically authorized elsewhere.
C. Variation from the terms and requirements of this Part, including
but not limited to numbers of animals permitted, lot or parcel size,
dimensions or locations of fences, enclosures, corrals, barns, and
other structures.
9166 SPECIAL ANIMAL PERMIT PROCEDURE
A. Persons desiring a Special Animal Permit shall file a written appli-
cation with the Director of Planning, except that no application
shall be filed or accepted if final action has been taken within one
(1) year prior thereto on an application requesting the same or sub-
. stantially the same permit. An application for a Special Animal
Permit shall contain the following information:
III 1. The name and address of the applicant and of all persons owning
any or all of the property proposed to be used. (If applicant
does not own the subject property, written permission from the
owner or owners to make such application must be included with
the application. )
2. The address of the subject property.
3. The legal description of the subject property.
4. The variation requested, e.g. , .type and number of animals, lot
size, dimensions or location, etc.
5. A sketch indicating the area and dimensions of the building or
enclosure wherein the animal or animals are to be kept or main-
tained and the location and the dimensions of all other struc-
tures on the subject and adjacent properties, provided however,
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such sketch shall not be required if the subject of the applica-
tion involves only the height of fences.
6. A list of the names and addresses of all persons who are shown
on the latest available assessment roll of the County of Los An-
geles as owning property: .
a. Adjacent to the exterior boundaries of the subject lot or
parcel when located within a "Q" District and the variation
requested includes only minor changes, such as dimensions
or location of fences, enclosures, corrals, barns, or other
structures; or
b. Within five hundred (500) feet from the exterior boundaries
of the subject lot or parcel, when located within a "Q"
District and the variation requested includes increase in
number of animals allowed or lot size requirements; or
c. Within five hundred (500) feet from the exterior boundaries
of the subject lot or parcel if located outside of a "Q" .
District.
7. A fee, as established by Resolution of the City Council from
time to time.
8. Other appropriate information, as the Director of Planning may
require.
B. In all cases where an application for a Special Animal Permit is
filed, the Director of Planning shall cause a notice to be forwarded
by first class mail to all property owners who are shown on the ap-
plication. The notice shall state location of the subject property,
the intent of the application, and the right to oppose the granting
of such a permit. All opposition to the granting of a permit must
be submitted in writing to the Director of Planning, within ten (10)
days after mailing of such notice.
C. Where there is no protest to the granting of a Special Animal Permit,
the Director of Planning may approve -the permit, subject to appro-
priate conditions, if any. A decision by the Director to deny may
be appealed to the Commission.
D. Where there is opposition to the granting of a Special Animal Permit,
a public hearing shall be held by the Planning Commission (pursuant
to Section 9162-C) , if requested, on a date established witbn
thirty (30) days of the mailing of such notice. ' .
E. The Planning Commission shall approve an application for a Special
Animal Permit where the information presented at public hearing sub-
stantiates the following findings:
1. That the requested animal or animals, at the location proposed,
will not jeopardize, endanger, or otherwise be detrimental to
the public health, safety, or general welfare; and
• 2. That the proposed site is` adequate in size and shape to accommo-
date the animal or animals requested without material detriment
to the use, enjoyment, or valuation of property of other persons
located in the vicinity of the site, and the keeping of animals
as requested is an appropriate use of the site; and
3. That any other variance from the terms or requirements of this
Ordinance will not be materially detrimental to the use, enjoy-
ment, or valuation of property of other persons located in the
vicinity and will not jeopardize, endanger, or otherwise be det-
trimental to the public health, safety, or general welfare.
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application for a Special Animal'Permit may impose such conditions
as are deemed necessary to insure that such animals will be kept or
maintained in accordance with the provisions of this Part.
C. The Planning Commission shall deny the application where the infor-
mation presented at public hearing fails to substantiate such find-
ings to the satisfaction of the Commission.
H. The decision of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City
Council. Any appeal must be made in writing within ten (10) days of
the decision, together with a fee, as established by Resolution of
the City Council.
I. Each Permit shall be permanent unless a shorter period is specified
by the Director or the Commission. The Permit may be terminated
upon the occurrence of the following conditions:
1. Whenever the subject lot or parcel is subdivided, reduced in
size, orA is combined with one or more other lots or parcels; or
2. Violation of any of the conditions upon which the Permit was
granted. •
J. The Director shall cause each Special Animal Permit issued to be
recorded with the County Recorder, so as to provide notice to subse-
quent purchasers of the property of any conditions imposed or ex-
piration date (if any) .
9167 NON-CONFORMITIES
Except as provided therein, all existing buildings, structures, fences, enclo-
sures, and uses of land which do not conform to the provisions of this Part,
but were existing on July 1, 1975, shall comply herewith twelve (12) months
after the effective date of this Ordinance.
In the event of any non-conformance within a "Q" District existing on July 1,
1975, the owner of a parcel so affected may within ninety (90) days of the
effective date of this Ordinance, file a request for waiver with the Director
of Planning.
A. The waiver, if granted, shall permit the non-conforming condition to
continue until the lot or parcel is sold or transferred, except to
the extent that the waiver shall be permanent for the following con-
ditions:
1. A permanent structure may continue for the life of the struc-
- ture..
2. Lot size waivers shall be permanent.
B. A request for waiver shall be accompanied by a written statement in-
cluding:
1. The ownership of the lot or parcel.
2. The conditions for which the waiver is requested.
3. A fee, as established by Resolution of the City Council.
4. Any additional information, as required by the Director of Plan-
ning.
C. The Director shall, with the recommendation of the Animal Advisory
Committee, issue such waiver upon the finding that such waiver will
not jeopardize, endanger, or otherwise constitute a menace to the
public health, safety, or general welfare.
D. The Director shall cause each waiver issued to be recorded with the
County Recorder.
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9170 PURPOSE
This Section establishes supplemental requirements which all Homeowners Asso-
ciations
with jurisdiction over commonly-owned lands and facilities must im-
plement in order to provide protection for the members of the Association and
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9171 STANDARDS
The following standards shall be supplemental requirements necessar y to estab-
lish and maintain any new Homeowners Association (or similar organization) , in
addition to standards and provisions set by other applicable codes, ordinances
and laws. a
A Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions relating to the man-
agement of common areas and common facilities shall be required. The Declara-
tion shall provide for the following provisions and shall not be amended, mod-
ified, or changed without the consent of the City Council.
A. Right of Public Entry to Common Area
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes, the County of Los Angeles, the State
of California, and the Government of the United States, and any de-
partment, bureau, or agency thereof, shall have the right of immedi-
ate access to all portions of common areas not assigned for the ex-
clusive use of the owner of a particular unit at all times,. for the
purpose of preserving the public health, safety and welfare, except
in those instances where a common area is accessible only through a
private unit. Notice of such right of governmental agency access
shall be prominently.displayed in common areas.
B. Maintenance
The Declaration shall contain a provision establishing the obliga-
tion and duty of the governing body to maintain the common areas in
good condition.
C. Enforcement
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The Declaration shall contain a provision insuring the right of any
association member to enforce the terms of the Declaration.
D. Voting
For the purpose of voting, including without l imitation voting to set
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the amount of regular or special assessments and for the purpose of
amending the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, one vote shall
be allocated for each unit, provided however:
1. Except as provided with respect to the developer of the project,
no owner shall be entitled to vote, directly or indirectly, more
than ten (10) percent of the total number of units or a maximum
• of ten (10) units, whichever is less. where there are less than
ten (10) units in a project, the maximum voting power shall be
one (1) unit.
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oper of a project, provided that the Declaration shall provide
for all of the following: -
a. Voting by classes, one class being the developer and the
other being all other owners.
b. Wherever a particular percentage vote is required, said per-
centage shall be of each class voting separately.
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c. Elimination of the developer's separate voting class upon the
sale of seventy-five (75) percent of the units, or three (3)
II/ years from the date of recordation of the Declaration, which-
ever occurs first.
E. Assessments for Maintenance
• The Declaration shall provide for annual assessments for maintenance
and special assessments for capital improvements. The amount of the
regular annual assessment and the procedure for its change shall be .
specified. The manner in which special assessments may be levied for
the purpose of defraying, in whole or in part, the cost of any con-
struction, reconstruction, repair or replacement of a capital im-
provement upon the common area or facility shall be specified. The
amount of regular and special assessments may be made proportional
to the gross square footage of each unit. Both annual and special
assessments may be collected on a monthly basis. The remedies which .
the Association may bring for the non-payment of assessments shall be
• specified and may include penalties for late payment.
F. Veto Right and Authority of the City
The Declaration shall provide that the City, at its option, has the
right and authority to veto any action of the Association which would
tend to decrease the amount of the regular annual assessment upon a
finding by the City that such a decrease could or would adversely af-
fect the long-run maintenance of common facilities or common areas.
. To enable t1e City to exercise said optional veto, the Declaration
shall provide that Association actions to decrease the annual assess-
ment do not become effective until sixty (60) days after written
notice of such action is given to the City.
G. Utility Easements Over Private Streets and Other Areas
If private streets are involved, a provision shall be made for public
utility easements over the entire private street network. The Plan-
ning Commission may also require public utility easements adjacent to
public streets or over other areas to accommodate fire hydrants,
water meters, street furniture, storm drainage, sanitary sewers,
water and gas mains, electrical lines and similar urban infrastruc-
ture. The Planning Commission may also require access routes neces-
sary to ensure that fire fighting equipment can reach and operate ef-
ficiently in all areas.
H. Amendment of the Declaration
Any amendment to the Declaration which would amend, modify, delete or
otherwise affect any provision shall require the prior written ap-
proval of the City. To that end, no such amendment of the Declara-
tion shall be effective unless: (1) the text thereof shall have been
submitted to the City thirty (30) days prior to its adoption by the
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owners; (2) either the City has approved the amendment or failed to
disapprove it within said thirty (30) day period; and (3) the re-
corded instrument effecting such amendment shall recite that it was
so submitted and approved or not disapproved.
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CHAPTER 2 - COMMERCIAL
Part 1--Commercial Districts
9210 OVERALL PURPOSE
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The Commercial Districts provide for the development and uses involving the
retail sale of goods, the provision of services to the public, and office
functions. Four districts have been created in order that the site, inten-
sity, type of use, and location can be controlled and made consistent with
the objectives and locations designated by the General Plan of the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes.
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9211 USES AND DEVELOPMENT PERMITTED
The uses and types of development permitted in the Commercial Districts are
described below. Approval shall be given upon the finding that such use or
development is clearly within the intent of this Chapter and the description
of uses and development permitted in the District, and will be compatible
with other permitted uses in the District.
9212 GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. This Section insures that:
1. Commercial Districts will promote high quality developments with
regard to the objectives and intents of the General Plan.
2. The adverse effects of the erection, addition, or alterations to
buildings or structures are prevented by giving proper attention
to siting, lighting, landscaping, design, and view obstruction.
B. The following standards apply to all four Commercial Districts:
1. Building Height ► .
Commercial buildings erected in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes
shall have a height not greater than sixteen (16) feet and shall
not exceed one (1) story, except with the approval of the
Planning Commission as part of• a conditional use permit, but not
to exceed thirty (30) feet. .
2. Access
Access to all commercial areas shall conform to Section 9636-B.
3. Sins
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Provisions of Chapter 6, Part 7 shall apply.
4. Storage
All goods, wares, merchandise, produce and other commodities
located upon the property shall be housed in permanent, entire-
ly enclosed structures unless being transported, except for -those
outdoor uses permitted by a conditional use permit.
5. Lighting
• a. All lighting in commercial areas shall conform to the
Performance Standards of this Code.
b. Before any commercial development is approved, a lighting
plan showing all exterior lighting and specifications there-
to shall be submitted for review.
Cs All lighting in Commercial Districts, whether indoor or out-
door, for any purpose, shall be constructed, maintained and
operated in a manner which demonstrates sound conservation
practices.
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9213 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
The property development standards contained in the following chart shall
apply to all land and structures in the Commercial Districts. For exceptions
and explanatory description of these standards; for standards of fences,
walls, and signs; and for off-site improvement and dedication requirements,
see Chapter 6 (General Use and Development Standards) .
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9214 EXPANDING EXISTING DEVELOPMENT
A. All expansions, additions or alterations are subject to conditional
use permits if five hundred (5 00) square feet or more of the build-
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ing is being expanded or altered, not to include interior remodeling.
B. All expansions, additions and alterations are subject to the devel-
opment standards in Section 9212, as well as to the standards in
their respective districts.
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All new commercial development shall be, itself, or a part of an integrated
totally planned development. The developer of a proposed new development
shall apply for a conditional use permit, pursuant to Chapter 7, Part 1 of
this Code and his proposal shall be reviewed on the basis of its own merits,
conformity with the development standards in Section 9212, the standards in
its respective District and other Chapters of this Code, and the following
criteria:
A. An efficient, convenient and safe vehicular access system to and
from major or arterial streets.
B. An efficient, convenient and safe pedestrian and bicycle circulation
system throughout the development.
C. The individual uses within the development related to the need based
on the population of the service area.
D. Pedestrian access from neighboring areas.
E. Superior architectural design compatible with the character of the
community.
F. A sign program which relates the signs to the structures and the
location.
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Part 2--Commercial Limited - CL
9220 PURPOSE
This District permits those uses which serve the needs of the residents of
the immediate surrounding area with those goods and services which prove es-
sential
in day-to-day living needs.
9221 USES PERMITTED
Convenience goods and service businesses which serve a limited residential
area, including such retail businesses as a food market, pharmacy, and liquor
store;, such service businesses as a barber or beauty shop, cleaners/laundry,
and minor office uses; and other similar uses clearly related to the conven-
ience level of service and purchasing as approved by the Director. Such de-
termination may be appealed to the Planning Commission.
9222 USES ALLOWED BY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
The following uses may be permitted in the CL Zone if it is found in each in-
dividual case by the Planning Commission that the indicated criteria and
limitations are satisfied, and if specific conditions are imposed to carry
out the intent end purpose in Section 9220 of this Part.
A. Automobile service stations.
B. Flower and produce stands and similar commercial/agricultural uses.
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9230 PURPOSE
This District permits a limited number of retail, service, and administrative
uses, whose main purpose is to serve a greater portion of the community and
their needs. .
9231 USES PERMITTED
Convenience goods and service businesses as described in Section 9221 (CL
District) and a wider range of uses, including such uses as: clothing stores,
specialty shops, sports and hobby shops, restaurants, conservatories, finan-
cial institutions, medical and dental uses, veterinary clinics (not to in-
clude boarding of animals) , and a limited number of administrative and pro-
fessional office uses; and any other similar uses clearly related to the
neighborhood level of service as approved by the Director. Such determina-
tion may appealed to the Planning Commission.
9232 USES ALLOWED BY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
A. 'Automobile service stations. •
B. Car wash accompanying auto service station.
C. Outdoor sale, storage or display of merchandise and/or provisions of
services, only in conjunction with a permanent use in a building,
• except for temporary outdoor uses which may be permitted with a per-
mit approved by the Director of Planning.
D. Flower and produce stands, wholesale plant nurseries, and similar 4
commercial/agricultural uses.
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9240 PURPOSE
This District permits those uses which provide general public services, ad-
ministrative services, and. other similar office uses primarily to the resi-
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dents of Rancho Palos Verdes and neighboring cities. .
9241 USES PERMITTED
General public service and office uses, including: administrative and profes-
sional offices and studios, exhibit halls and galleries, financial institu-
tions, medical and dental, and other similar service uses as approved by the
Director. Such determination may be appealed to the Planning Commission. No
use shall involve the manufacture or sale of any goods, except that the manu-
facturing and sale of goods which is minor and clearly ancillary to the major
use may be permitted with the approval of the Director.
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Part 5--Commercial Recreational - CR .
9250 PURPOSE
This District permits those entertainment and recreational activities which
are of a commercial nature.
9251 USES PERMITTED
Uses which are of an entertainment and recreational nature and compatible
with existing uses and the surrounding area.
9252 USES ALLOWED BY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
A. Automobile service stations. •
B. Outdoor sale, storage or display of merchandise and/or provisions of
services, only in conjunction with a permanent use in a building,
except for temporary outdoor uses which may be permitted with a per-
mit approved by the Director of Planning.
C. Flower and produce stands, wholesale plant nurseries, and similar
commercial/agricultural uses.
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Part 6-- Automobile Service Stations
9260 PURPOSE
These automobile service station standards permit service stations only on
f adequate sites at proper and desirable locations with respect to traffic pat-
terns and adjacent land use.
9261 APPLICABILITY
No new service station shall be constructed, and no service station use of an
existing station which has been vacated for more than twelve (12) months
shall be re-opened unless a conditional use permit is issued by the Planning
Commission pursuant to Chapter 7, Part 1.
The following minimum development standards shall be required of all auto-
mobile service stations hereafter approved by the Planning Commission with a
conditional use permit. Section 9263 shall apply to and regulate operations
at existing service stations as well as new stations.
9262 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
A. Lot Area
The minimum area of a site for an automobile service station with no 1
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more than two islands and two service bays shall be 22,500 square
. feet, with a minimum frontage of 120 linear feet on each street.
There thall be 2,000 additional square feet of lot area for each ad-
ditional pump island. There shall be 2,000 additional square feet
of lot area for each additional service bay.
B. Setbacks
Minimum setback shall be ten (10) feet from any property line. This
shall apply to any part of the structure, canopies as well as build-
ing. Pump islands shall be set back twenty-five (25) feet from any
property line.
C. Building Size
Buildings which include service bays shall not be less than 1,200
square feet (exclusive of canopies) .
D. Curb Cuts and Driveways
There shall be no more than two driveways on any one street. No
curb cut shall be closer than five feet from an interior property
line, nor closer than five feet from the beginning of the curb re-
turn at the corner of the intersection. No driveway shall exceed a
width of thirty-five (35) feet. Curb cuts shall be a minimum of
twenty-five (25) feet apart. Entrances to an abutting commercial
development or combined driveways will be encouraged to facilitate
good circulation.
E. Parking
Parking of vehicles on-site is prohibited except for such vehicles
as are in the process of being serviced, those belonging to employ-
ees, service and tow trucks owned by the establishment, and rental
vehicles. Parking is prohibited where it will impede the view of
traffic in the public streets.
F. Perimeter Walls
Walls may be required on the property lines and along the street
planted areas,if the Planning Commission determines that the site
should be buffered from abutting properties due to incompatibility
with adjacent uses.
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G. Refuse Area
An enclosed refuse area, to be integrated with the design of the .
station, shall be provided to meet the specifications of the City
Sanitation Division.
H. Restrooms
All restroom entrances shall be screened from view of adjacent prop-
erties or public rights-of-way by solid decorative screening.
I. Utilities
All utilities shall be underground.
J. Lighting
All exterior lighting shall be so arranged and shielded as- to pre-
vent direct illumination from striking abutting property and from
striking the occupants of vehicles passing on the public right-of-
way. Luminaries shall be of a low-level indirect and diffused type.
All fluorescent bulbs or other lighting under canopies or on the
building shall be covered with diffusing lenses and shielded. Plan-
ning Commission approval is required.
K. Landscaping •
Landscaping plans shall be approved by the Planning Commission, or
the staff, if so designated. There shall be the following minimum
landscaping:
1. The ten foot setback along the street frontages, except where
there are driveways (planting not to exceed three feet in
height, except trees) .
2. Eight (8) percent of the total site shall be landscaped in ad-
dition to that required above. °
All landscaped areas shall have permanent automatic irrigation sysk-
tems and shall be kept well maintained. All planting areas shall be
surrounded by six (6) inch P.C.C. curbs, unless they have higher -
planter walls. ,
L. Off-Site Improvements
Off-site improvements, including curb, gutter, sidewalk, pavement,
street lights,' and street trees are required to be installed by the
developer. These improvements must meet City specifications. Where
future installation is approved by the City,_ performance bonds are
required. .
M. Drainage _
All drainage to the street shall be by underground drainage struc-
tures to avoid drainage across the surface of City walks or drive
aprons.
N. Paving
All areas not planted or used for building must be paved to meet
City specifications (minimum 3" asphalt concrete) .
9263 OPERATIONS
Operation of an automobile service station shall be limited to the sale of
such automotive items and services generally required in the operation and
maintenance of motor vehicles, and to the sale of such non-automotive items
as are required by the motorist. The display of automotive merchandise shall
be permitted only within the building, or in enclosed cases on the pump
islands, or adjacent to the building outside. Non-automotive items, such as
cigarettes, soft drinks, etc. , may be displayed within the building or out-
side in dispensers in a specially designed area, with the approval of the
Planning Commission.
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Operations permitted outside shall be limited to:
1. The retail sale of petroleum products.
2. The supply of air and water.
3. Auto washing by hand, where an area of not more than five hundred
(500) square feet is used.
4. Waxing and polishing automobiles.
5. Tire changing.
6. Battery servicing,_ charging and changing.
7. Installation of minor accessories, e.g_ , windshield blades and arms,
gas caps, lamps, lamp globes, and performance of minor repair jobs.
Other operations related to the servicing of motor vehicles may conducted
within the building. A mechanical car wash may be permitted, with a separate
conditional use permit (unless included as part of the original use permit
for the station) , provided that it is clearly auxiliary to the service sta-
tion use and in a roofed structure enclosed on at least two sides. There
shall be no body and fender work, painting, repair and re-building of
electro-chemical batteries, or other work of a similar nature.
The rental of cars or trailers shall be permitted as an adjunct to the sere-
- ice station business, provided that:
1. A separate conditional use permit for the vehicle rental use is re-
' quired (unless included as part of the use permit for the station) .
2. Site area sufficient for .the parking of rental vehicles must be pro-
vided in addition to the minimum area required for the station, and
no more than ten (10) percent of the total lot area may be occupied
,, by rental vehicles.
3, Rental vehicles may not be parked in the required automobile parking
spaces, nor in the area between the building setback lines and
street right-of-way lines.
4. The rental of trucks, tractors, trailers, or similar large vehicles
or implements is prohibited.
92 64 ABANDONMENT
A conditional use permit for a new service station at any location within the
corporate limits of the City shall not be approved and granted to any company
or an affiliated company that owns, leases, rents, or has control of in any
manner, property that is presently occupied by an abandoned or vacant service
station at any other location within the corporate limits of the City. Aban-
doned or vacant, as used herein, shall mean that the service station has not
been in operation for a period of sixty (60) days or more prior to the date
the Planning Commission adopts its resolution on the application for a new
service. station. This provision shall not apply to a service station that is
not in operation because it is in the process of being reconstructed or re-
modeled.
It shall become the responsibility of the property owner to destroy and dis-
pose of any and all structures and equipment on the lot and return the condi-
tion of the lot to a buildable site if the service station exceeds a period
of one hundred twenty (120) days abandonment. Once the time period has
elapsed, the property owner will have ninety (90) days to complete the opera-
tion of restoration.
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CHAPTER 3 - INSTITUTIONAL
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9310 PURPOSE
The Institutional District provides for the wide range of major public and
quasi-public institutional and auxiliary uses established in response to the
health, safety, educational, cultural, and welfare needs of the City in ef-
ficient, functionally compatible, and attractively planned administrative
centers, medical centers, cultural centers, educational institutions, and
similar uses, in conformance with the General Plan.
9 311 USES AND DEVELOPMENT PERMITTED
The following uses are permitted in the I-Institutional District, with
new uses being subject to a conditional use permit:
A. Public facilities owned or used and operated for governmental pun.;
poses by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, County of Los Angeles, the
• State of California, and the Government of the United States of
America, and any special district or other local agency.
B. Educational facilities used and operated for educational purposes,
including ancillary uses and developments which are operated by the
educational institution and are part of and necessary to the educa-
tional program of the institution.
C. Churches, temples, or other places used primarily for religious
services, including parochial schools and convents.
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D. Clinics, sanitariums, including animal hospitals.
9 312 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
The following standards apply to Institutional Districts:
A. Setbacks
1. Front and Street Side
The front and street side setbacks shall be twenty-five (25)
feet from the property line on any dedicated street or fifty-
five (55) feet from the centerline of any private or non-dedi-
cated street.
2. Interior Side and Rear
The interior side and rear setbacks shall be twenty (20) feet.
B. Building Height
Institutional buildings erected in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes
shall have a height not greater than sixteen (16) feet and shall not
exceed one (1) story, except with the approval of the Planning Com-
mission as part of a conditional use permit, but not to exceed
thirty (30) feet.
C. Access ,
Access to all Institutional areas shal 1 conform to Section 9636-B. . •
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The provisions of Chapter 6, Part 7 shall apply.
E. Parking and Loading
The provisions of Chapter 6, Part 3 shall apply.
F. Storage
All maintenance and groundskeeping equipment located upon the prop-
erty shall be housed in permanent, entirely enclosed structures, un-
less being transported, except for those outdoor uses permitted by a
conditional use permit.
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G. Lighting
1. All lighting in Institutional areas shall conform to the per-
formance standards of this Code (if applicable) .
2. Before any Institutional development is approved, a lighting
plan showing all exterior lighting and specifications thereto
shall be submitted for review.
H. Where an Institutional District abuts a residential district, buf-
fering and screening- techniques shall be utilized on the boundary
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CHAPTER 4 - OPEN SPACE
Part 1--Open Space Hazard- - OH
9410 PURPOSE
The Open Space Hazard District prevents unsafe development of hazardous areas
that must be preserved or regulated for public health and safety purposes.
This District provides for limited recreational use of land without ermanen
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9 411 ESTABLISHMENT
Land shall be placed in the Open Space Hazard District when the use of said
land would endanger the public health, safety, and welfare, and includes:
A. Areas where slope exceeds thirty-five (35) percent, areas experienc-
ing downslope movement, areas where grading of the land may endanger
public.health and safety due to erosion or flooding, and the ocean
bluffs.
B. Areas subject to flooding or inundation from storm water.
9412 USES. AND DEVELOPMENT PERMITTED
Land in Open Space Hazard District may be used for the following, provided
that such usage is essentially unimproved:
A. Outdoor recreation including, but not limited to, parks and other
areas of passive recreational usage, trails, and other suitable cor-
ridors; and areas for the preservation of outstanding scenic, geo-
logic, historic, and cultural value. 4
B. The preservation of natural resources, including, but not limited
to, areas required for preservation of plant and animal life.
C. The regulation of areas for public health and safety, including, but .
not limited to, areas which require special management or regulation
because of hazardous conditions.
D. The conservation of water supply land, including, but not limited
to, watershed and groundwater recharge areas. .
E. Agricultural and horticultural uses, as long as such uses will not
further increase hazardous conditions or alter the nature of other
permitted uses. _
F. Within areas currently experiencing downslope movement, only RS
buildings and structures existing on the effective date of this
Ordinance may be used or restored using existing foundations, pro-
vided the owner files a non-suit covenant with the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes relieving said City of responsibility related to what-
ever hazard may exist, and said restoration will not aggravate the .
present condition.
9 413 USES SUBJECT TO CITY COUNCIL'S REVIEW AND. APPROVAL
If site plans therefor are first submitted to and approved by the Council pur-
suant to the following findings: .
A. That such site plans comply with the provisions of Chapter 7, Part 6.
B. That the facilities are not permanent, are clearly accessory and
subordinate to, will not alter the nature of, and are limited to
those facilities necessary for utilization of the open space land;
the open space land may be used for the following uses:
1. Comfort stations.
2. Maintenance buildings, not to exceed four hundred (400) square
feet.
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in OH District, provided no other practical access to such prop-
erty is available and such access will not alter the character
of the premises in respect to permitted uses in •OH District.
9414 USES SUBJECT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
The following "uses and .developments may be permitted only with a conditional
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such facilities are not permanent, are clearly accessory and subordinate to,
will not alter the nature of, and are limited to those facilities necessary
for utilization of the open space land.
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9420 PURPOSE
The Open Space Recreation District provides open space for outdoor recrea-
tion, including, but not limited to, areas particularly suited for park and
recreational purposes, including access to beaches, natural drainage chan-
nels, and areas which serve as links between major recreation and open space
reservations, including utility easements, banks of natural drainage channels,
trails, and scenic corridors.
9421 APPLICABILITY
Land may be placed in the Open Space Recreation District under the following
conditions:
A. When land is in public ownership: •
1. Public parks, playgrounds, wildlife preserves, viewing areas.
2. Drainage channels, banks of natural drainage channels, water
courses, corridors, ac ce s sways, easements.
B. Privately owned land upon formal agreement between the owner and the
City for a specific period of time:
1. Land which is in its natural condition.
2. Land which is in agricultural or horticultural use.
9422 USES AND DEVELOPMENT PERMITTED
A. Drainage channels, water courses, parkways, trails, utility ease-
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B. Public recreational uses.
C. Agriculture and horticulture. .
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A. Privately owned recreational areas of an open nature, stables,
parks, playgrounds, wildlife preserves, and such buildings and
structures as are related thereto.
B. Residential structures for a caretaker and family.
. 9424 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
The following development standards shall apply to all privately owned land
and structures in the Open Space Recreation District.
A. Minimum Lot Size
No lot shall be created with an area of less than -one (1) acre, ex-
cept that the Planning Commission may permit a smaller lot or may
rezone a smaller lot to the Open Space Recreation District upon the
findings that such smaller lot will provide for an open area which
is to be used by the general public or a group of property owners.
• B. Building Height
Sixteen (16)' feet maximum.
C. Lot Coverage
Lot area covered-by buildings or structures shall not exceed ten
(10) ' percent of the total lot area.
D. Parking
Parking spaces for private uses shall be provided as required by
the Planning Commission. Such requirement shall be based on the-
requirements in this Code for uses similar to the proposed use.
(For Parking Area Development Standards, see Chapter 6, Part 3.)
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CHAPTER 5 — SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Part 1 - Special Plan Districts .`
CHAPTER 5, PART 1 -- SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICTS .
9510 INTENT
The Specific Plan District designates functionally interrelated
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geographic areas where detailed studies are being conducted. These studies
shall provide the means for coordinating, balancing, and regulating the de-
velopment of property within the Specific Plan District in order to provide
consistency with the goals of the General Plan.
9511 ESTABLISHMENT
The Planning Commission may, or if so directed by the City Council shall,
designate districts in which specific plans shall be prepared based on the
General Plan and drafts of such regulations, programs, and legislation as .may
it its judgement be required for the systematic execution of the General Plan.
A Specific Plan District may be designated while a Specific Plan is in prog-
ress or following its completion. The Planning Commission may recommend such
plans and measures to the City Council for adoption according to the provi-
sions of California Government Code Sections 65450 through 65553, which are
incorporated herein by this reference as if fully set forth.
9512 AREA DELINEATION
Each Specific Plan District must encompass an identifiable, functionally
interrelated geographic area. A definite boundary shall be shown or de-
scribed, although the Plan documents may show or provide information con-
cerning land outside the area boundary for reference purposes only.
9513 CONTENT
A Specific Plan may include maps, plans, diagrams, models, and text, while
shall include, but is not limited to, provisions of California Government
Code Sections 65451 and 65452.
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9514 CONFLICT WITH OTHER CODE PROVISIONS
In the event that the regulations or requirements of a Specific Plan Dis-
trict are in conflict with other applicable provisions of this Code, the
Specific Plan shall govern.
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9520 PURPOSE
Overlay Control Districts provide regulations which further reduce potential
impacts which could be directly created or indirectly induced by proposed and
existing developments in sensitive areas of the City. These areas have been
defined by the General Plan and other studies to be sensitive areas due to
unique characteristics contributing significantly to the City's form, appear-
ance, natural setting, and historical and cultural heritage. Therefore, this
Part:
A. Regulates the manner in which specifically identified critical lands
within the City are used and maintained, in order to insure a proper
relationship between inherent, unique features of these lands and
urban uses, both existing and future.
B. Enhances watershed management, controls storm drainage and erosion,
and controls the water quality of both urban runoff and natural water
bodies within the City.
C. Maintains and enhances land and water areas necessary for the contin-
ued survival of valuable land and marine-based wildlife and vegeta-
tion habitats.
D. Maintains and promotes the historic and archaeological heritage of
the community.
E. Maintains and enhances the visual aspects of the community and its
setting, including significant views and overall visual qualities
which characterize and define the community.
The use of Overlay Control Districts provides more flexibility in the design
and implementation processes in terms of the mitigation opportunities avail-
able to deal with the unique and varied conditions within these Districts
which will both enhance the proposed use and the unique properties of the
areas within these Districts.
9522 GENERAL EXCLUSIONS
The provisions of this Part shall not apply to:
A. Removal or clearing of vegetation for the purpose of fire protection,
such as the establishment of fuel breaks and fire breaks, thinning,
or brush clearing, provided such removal or clearing of vegetation
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B. Maintenance or improvement of any public road, utility, drainage
structure, or similar public service facilities within a right-of-
way or easement owned by a government or government agency at the
effective date of this Code.
C. The land coverage provisions of this Part shall not apply to the use,
development or alteration of any public road constructed by any
governmental agency.
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A. Establishment of Districts
In order to carry, out the purposes of this Part, the following dis-
tricts and symbols, therefore, are created: •
District Symbol
Natural Overlay Control District 0C-1
Socio-Cultural Overlay Control District OC-2
Urban Design Overlay Control District OC-3
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B. Maps and Other Permits
No permit shall be issued by any permit-issuing authority for the
use, development, or alteration of land within an Overlay Control
District unless the permit applicant presents evidence of compliance
with the criteria and regulations of this Part.
C. Effect of Districts
1. The criteria established by this Part for each Overlay Control
District shall apply to any use, development, or alteration of
land included in each District, unless otherwise specified in
this Part.
2. The Districts established by this Part shall be combined with the
base Districts of the City Development Code and may be combined
with each other. In the case of any land for which contradictory
criteria or regulations exist because of the combining of Dis-
tricts, the more restrictive criteria or regulation shall apply.
3. The inclusion of land within an Overlay Control District shall be
indicated on maps by the district symbols established in Para-
graph 9523-A of this Part. •D. Exceptions
Where physical or cultural features or developed areas existing on
the ground. at the effective date of this Ordinance are at variance
with the indicated Overlay Control District boundaries, the deter-
mination may be made by the Director, with appeal to the Planning
Commission, that the requirements of this Part do not apply.
9524 NATURAL OVERLAY CONTROL DISTRICT (OC-1) AND REGULATIONS
A. Purpose
The Natural Overlay Control District (OC-1) is hereby established to:
1. Maintain and enhance land and water areas necessary for the con-
tinued survival of valuable land and marine based wildlife and
vegetation habitats.
2. Enhance watershed management, control storm drainage and erosion,
and control the water quality of both urban runoff and natural
water bodies within the City.
B. Application
The following lands and waters shall be included in this District
and shall be in compliance with the criteria of this Section, unless
otherwise excluded:
1. All lands identified in the Natural Environment Element of the
General Plan under category RM-5, Old Landslide Area.
2. All lands identified in the Natural Environment Element of the
General Plan under category RM-6, Hydrologic Factors, including
all identified major and minor natural drainage flows, existing
storm channels and storm drains, proposed storm channels and
drains (at the time of effect of the Development Code) , and put-
fall areas.
3. All water areas identified in the Natural Environment Element of
the General Plan under category RM-7, Marine Resource, including
all intertidal marine resources, tide pools, and the ocean
waters and bottom within the projected boundaries of the City to
the legally established three mile limit offshore. Additionally,
all ocean beaches, bluffs, and cliffs.
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4. All lands identified in the Natural Environment Element of the
General Plan under category RM-8, Wildlife Habitat. .
5. All lands identified in the Natural Environment Element of the
General Plan under category RM-9, Natural Vegetation, also in-
cluding such areas as are within category RM-8 described above.
6. All such lands and water areas which may be added to any of the
above categories as a result of the Specific Plan process or
other detailed planning studies by the City.
C. Performance Criteria •
The following criteria shall be used in assessing any and all uses,
development, and alterations of land included in this District and
shall provide that these actions not:
1. Cover or alter the land surface configuration by earth-moving on
more than ten (10) percent of the total land area of the portion
of the parcel within the District, excluding the main structure
and access.
2. Alter the course, carrying capacity, or gradient of any natural
watercourse or drainage way which can be calculated to carry
over one hundred (100) cubic feet per second once in ten years.
3. Fill, drain, or alter the shape or quality of any water body,
spring, or related natural spreading area of greater than one.
(1) acre.
4. Develop otherwise permitted uses within fifty (50) feet of the
edge of a watercourse or drainage way which can be calculated to
carry more than five hundred (500) cubic feet per second once in
ten years.
5. Clear the vegetation from more than twenty (20) percent of the
parcel area within the District, or remove by thinning more than
twenty (20) percept of the vegetation on the parcel, excluding
dead material and excluding those brush clearance activities
necessary for fire protection.
6. Use herbicides to control or kill vegetation.
7. Remove vegetation within a designated wildlife habitat area.
8. Cover more than twenty (20) percent of a parcel known to contain
sand, gravel, or other materials which may aid in natural beach
replenishment.
9. Alter the characteristics of the surface soils so as to allow
. surface water to stand for over twelve (12) hours; make the soil
inadequate as a bearing surface for pedestrian, equestrian, bi-
cycle, or motorized emergency vehicle access; make the soil un-
stable and subject to sliding, slipping, or water or wind ero-
sion.
10. Result in chemical or nutrient or particulate contaminants or
siltation being discharged by storm water or other runoff into a
natural or man-made drainage course leading to the ocean or any
other natural or man-made body of water. -11. Propose a waste water-sewerage disposal system involving the
spreading, injecting, or percolating of effluent into the soil of
a natural or man-made drainage course, if other alternative loca-
tions are available, nor into the ocean.
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12. Alter, penetrate, block, or create erosion or significant change
of the area within one hundred (100) feet of an ocean beach or
top edge of an ocean bluff or cliff.
13. Alter, penetrate, block, or create erosion on the .shoreline mea-
sured at mean high tide or alter the characteristics of the inter-
tidal marine environment.
14. Alter, dredge, fill, or penetrate by drilling, the ocean floor
within the area of ocean waters under the jurisdiction of the
City.
15. Alter any land area which has previously experienced massive
downslope movement, so as to reactivate or create conditions
which could lead to the reactivation of downslope movement.
16. Refer to Chapter 6, Part 6 for grading controls.
D. Additional Materials May Be Required •
Specialized studies may be required by the City Department of En-
v'ronmental Services for particular locations, sites, or projects
wi in this District, including, but not limited to: grading report,
soils report, drainage report, biota report(s) , water quality re-
port, or other scientific and engineering studies.
9525 SOCIO-CULTURAL CONTROL DISTRICT (OC-2) AND REGULATIONS
A. • Purpose
The Socio-Cultural Overlay Control District (OC-2) is hereby estab-
lished to:
1. Preserve, protect, and maintain land and water areas, structures,
and other improvements which have significant historical, arch-
aeological, or cultural importance to the public.
2. Provide for the designation, protection, and maintenance of land
and water areas and improvements which may be of unique value
for scientific or educational purposes.
B. Application
The following lands, improvements, and waters shall be included in
this District and shall be in compliance with the criteria of this
Section, unless otherwise excluded:
- 1. All land areas, structures and improvements described in the
Historical Resources Section of the General Plan, and sites
designated in specific information on file with the City Envi-
ronmental Services Department, as well as any additional land
areas, structures and improvements which may be designated by
the City as being of historical significance.
2. All land areas within two hundred (200) feet of the site. bounda-
ries of any of the above or subsequently designated areas of
historical significance.
3. All known and probable archaeological and paleontological sites,
as designated in specific information on file with the City En-
vironmental Services Department, as well as any additional
sites which may be added as the result of information provided
by qualified- authorities in these fields.
4. General areas designated as archaeologically sensitive in the
General Plan, including all land and water areas within the
City's jurisdiction to seaward of Palos Verdes Drive West and
South; all undeveloped land areas south of Crest Road between
Crenshaw Boulevard right-of-way and Hawthorne Boulevard.
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5. All land and water areas within two hundred (200) feet of desig-
nated, known, or probable archaeological and paleontological
sites and within the same distance from the defined boundaries
of the general areas designated as archaeologically sensitive
above and in the General Plan.
6. All land and water areas within the jurisdiction of the City
which, at the time of the adoption of this Part of the Develop-
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ment Code, have been designated and generally delimited by recog-
nized authorities, agencies, or institutions as being of value
for scientific or educational purposes, and which are so desig-
nated in information on file with the City Department of Envi-
ronmental Services, as well as any subsequently designated areas.
7. All such land and water areas, structures, and improvements which
may be added to any of the above categories as a result of the
Specific Plan process or other detailed planning studies by the
City.
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8. All water areas between mean high tide and seaward limits of •
City jurisdiction which may be established under Statutes of
California, Chapter 316.
C. Performance Criteria
The following criteria of this paragraph shall be used in assessing
any and all uses, developments, and alterations of land included in
this District, and shall provide that these actions not:
1. Result in the blockage or impeding of views .and controlled phys-
ical access by easement or passage to land and water areas, as
well as improvements, covered by this Part when such views or ack
cess are deemed to be critical to the historical, archaeological,
paleontological, scientific, or educational value of the desig-
nated site, areas, or improvement.
2. Be related to the development of otherwise permitted uses in
lands adjacent to and surrounding those areas in the District in
such a way as to prevent the proper functioning of these per-
mitted uses without significant exception to these performance
standards, thus tying this District to other uses in a non-sev-
erable manner.
• 3. Result in modifications to terrain, vegetation, or other natural
features which serve to protect designated archaeological and
paleontological sites and sensitive areas from the effects of -
wind and other climatic factors, including natural or man-made
water runoff, or which would similarly alter adjacent lands
within two hundred (200) feet of the boundaries of lands covered
by this District in such a way as to render lands within the
District susceptible to such climatic or man-induced deteriora-
tions.
• 4. Result in the use or conversions of such designated historical,
archaeological, paleontological, scientific, or educational
lands, water, or improvements as commercial profit-making ven-
tures open to the general public without the application of spe-
cific approval and control by the City over hours, types, inten-
siti es, purposes, fees, and other operations of such areas or
facilities, including organized tours to them by motor vehicle,
bicycle, pedestrian, or boat.
5. Result in the provisions of inadequate security protection
against vandalism or uncontrolled public exposure on archaeolog-
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ical or paleontological sites under excavation or study, histor-
ic structures, or areas undergoing renovation or maintenance, or
scientific or educational research being conducted on-site.
D. Additional Materials. May Be Required .
Specialized studies may be required by the City Department of Envi-
ronmental Services for sites, areas, structures, or other improve-
ments covered by both the specific designations and intent of this
District, including, -but not limited to: historic analysis; archi- .
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tectural history analysis; applications and supporting material as
may be required by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 or
. any subsequent state, county or city historic preservation legisla-
tion or regulations; detailed archaeological or paleontological
studies in support of the Environmental Impact Report by qualified
authorities; evidence of the scientific and other bases for any
designation of an area covered by this District as being of signif-
icant scientific or educational value.
9526 URBAN APPEARANCE OVERLAY CONTROL DISTRICT (OC-3) AND REGULATIONS
• A. Purpose
The Urban Appearance Overlay Control District (OC-3) is hereby estab-
1 ished to:
1. Preserve, protect, and maintain land and water areas, structures,
and other improvements which are of significant value to the tub-
lic because of their recreational,°aesthetic, and scenic quali-
ties, as defined in the Visual Aspects portion of the General
Plan.
p 2. Preserve, protect, and maintain significant views and vistas
from major public view corridors and public lands and waters
within the City which characterize the City's appearance as de-
fined in the Visual Aspects portion of the General Plan.
3. Insure that site planning, grading, and landscaping techniques,
as well as improvement planning, design, and construction will
preserve, protect, and enhance the visual character of the City's
predominant land forms, urban form, vegetation, and other dis-
• tinctive features, as identified in the General Plan.
4. Preserve, protect, and maintain significant views of and from
slope areas within the community which characterize the City's
dominant land form appearance.
B. Application
The following lands, water, and improvements shall be included in
this District and shall be in compliance with the criteria of this
Section, unless otherwise excluded.
1. All Visual Accents, View Corridors, Adjacent Lands, Impacting
Corridors, and Viewing Areas, as generally defined by the Gen-
eral Plan.
2. All vehicular thoroughfares which are or may be designated with-
in the City as Scenic Highways under the provisions of state,
county, or city law, including lands which may fall within the -
scenic corridors within which these highways are located.
3. Areas designated as Scenic Areas of Exceptional Quality in the
Adopted Appearance and Design Element of the California Coastal
Zone Conservation Plan, and which would be subject to the juris-
diction of the South Coast Regional Commission or any of its
successor agencies.
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4. All such lands and water areas which may be added to any of the
above categories as a result of the Specific Plan process or
other detailed planning studies by the City.
C. Performance Criteria
The following criteria of this paragraph shall be used in assessing
any and all uses, developments, and alterations of lands included in
this District, and shall provide that these actions not:
• 1. Result in the change in elevation of the land or construction of
any improvement which would block, alter, or impair major views,
vistas, or viewsheds in existence from designated view corridors,
view sites, or view points at the date of adoption of the General
Plan in such a way as to materially and irrevocably alter the
quality of the view as to arc (horizontal and vertical) , primary
orientation, or other characteristics.
2. Cause the removal or significant alteration of Structural Focal.
Points and Natural Focal Points, as defined and designated in
the General Plan. •
3. Cause the mass and finish grading of any topographic alteration
to result in uniform, geometrically terraced building sites which
are contrary to the natural land forms (see Chapter 6, Part 6) ,
would substantially detract from the scenic and visual quality
of the City or substantially change the natural characteristics
of a drainage course, identified natural vegetation or wildlife
habitat areas.
4. Create site plans, building, or other improvement designs
which would result in other significant changes to the natural,
topography or which would prevent or hinder the use of natural-
ized minimum grading techniques restoring the area to its orig-
inal natural contours.
5. Grade any area or remove vegetation from such an area without
replacing such areas with properly drained impervious surfaces
or suitable vegetation within six (6) months of the commencement
of such activities .
6. Propose the use of any vegetative materials which are not compat
ible with the visual, climatic, soil, and ecological character-
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istics of the City or which require excessive water after estab-
lishment.
7. Create a cut or embankment with a slope greater than three (3)
feet horizontal to one (1) foot vertical and more than fifteen
(15) feet in total elevation which is located adjacent to a pub-
licly maintained right-of-way or area unless an agreement with
the City for the vegetation and perpetual maintenance of such
slope at no cost to the City is executed and bonded.
8. Result in changes in topography or the construction of improve-
• ments which would block, altei, or otherwise materially change
significant views, vistas, and viewshed areas available from
major private residential areas of the community which charac-
terize the visual appearance, urban form, and economic value of
these areas.
D. Additional Materials May Be Required • -
Specialized studies may be required by the City Department of Envi-
ronmental Services for sites, areas, structures, or other improve-
ments covered by both the specific designations and intent of this
District, including, but not limited to: detailed grading plans,
including cross sections, cut-fill analyses and other supportive in-
formation; landscape plans; visual analyses, including sightline,
viewshed, view corridor; three-dimensional models to illustrate im-
portant aspects of the proposed activity.
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CHAPTER 6 - GENERAL USE AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Part 1--Lots, Setbacks, Open Space Area, and Building
Height Standards and Exceptions
9610 PURPOSE
. _ This Part clarifies, amplifies, and provides for certain exceptions to the
District Development Standards pertaining to lot area and dimensions, set-
backs, open space area and building height. This Part also provides for
certain General Development Standards which apply to more than one District.
9611 LOT AREA AND DIMENSIONS
No lot shall be created with, nor shall any lot be reduced to result in, an
area or dimension less than the minimum lot area and dimensions required in
the respective Zoning District. Existing lots which have an area or dimen-
sion less than the minimum area required shall not be reduced in area or the
respective dimension. Lot width shall be the distance from side property
line to side property line, measured at a point midway between the front and
• rear property lines, parallel to the front property line or to a tangent at
the midpoint of a curved front property line. Lot depth shall be the per-
' pendicular distance from the front property line to a line, within the lot,
which has a length of not less than ten (10) feet at a maximum distance from
and parallel to the front property line. (The provisions of this Section
shall not apply to the reduction of lot area by public acquisition of a
portion of any lot.)
9612 SETBACKS
Except as otherwise provided herein, no building, structure, or portion of
any building or structure shall be constructed or extended closer to any
street side, interior side, front, or rear property line than the respective
front, side or rear setback required in the Zoning District in which the
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property is located. (For fences and walls, see Chapter 6, Part 2. )
A. Property Line Designation
1. Front
For interior lots, the front property line shall be that
property line abutting the public or private right-of-way.
For corner lots, the front property line shall be the shorter
property line abutting the public or private right-of-way.
. For flag lots, the front property line shall be that property
line which most nearly parallels the adjacent public or private
III right-of-way,not including the pole.
2. Street side
For corner lots, any property line other than the front
property line which abuts the public or private right-of-way
shall be a street side property line.
3. Rear
The property line opposite and most distant from the front
property line.
4. Interior side
Any property line which does not abut a public or private
right-of-way and which is not a rear property line.
In cases of uncertainty, the Director shall determine property line
designations.
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B. Future Right-of-way Lines
If any future street right-of-way line has been established by plan
adopted by the City Council, this line shall be considered to be
the front or streetside property line for purposes of determining
setbacks.
C. Hillside Lots
1. Rear setbacks
In hillside areas where the following conditions occur:
a. The top of the slope is a rear property line between
adjoining lots held under separate ownerships,
b. The difference in vertical elevation between the top and
the t oe of the slope is six (6) feet or more, and .
c. The g rade of the slope between the property line and the
toe of said slope is two to one (2 feet horizontal to.1
foot vertical) or greater.
Then, the minimum distance from the toe or top of the slope to
the main building shall be not less than fifteen (15) feet.
Said distance on the lower lot shall be increased by one (1)
foot for every additional one (I) foot of height above said
six (6) feet.
2. Front setbacks
Any lot having a grade of slope of more than 25% (measureed
from the curb line to a point midway between the side lot
lines and a distance of fifty (50) feet from the front lot line
may have a front yard which is not less than fifty (50) percent
of the depth required for a front yard in the district in which
said lot is located. Garages with entrance perpendicular to the
street shall not be less than twenty (20) feet from the front
property line.
3. Side setbacks
In hillside areas where the following conditions occur:
top a.
The to of the slope is a side property line between ad:
joining lots held under separate ownership,
b. The difference in vertical elevation between the top and
• the toe of the slope is six (6) feet or more, an
c. The g rade of the slope between the property line and the
toe of said slope is two to one (2 feet horizontal to 1
foot vertical) or greater, then, the minimum distance from
the toe or top of the slope and any main building shall be
not less than five (5) feet. Said distance on the lower
lot shall be increased by one (1) foot for every additional
one (1) foot of height above said six (6) feet.
• D. Landscaping I
Except for driveways and parking areas in RS Districts, all of the
required front and street-side setback areas shall be landscaped,
unless otherwise provided in the Zoning District standards. Drives
and parking areas in RS Districts shall not cover more than fifty
(50) P ercent of the required front or street-side setback areas.
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E. Exceptions
1. Architectural Features
Cornices, eaves, belt courses may project into the required
setback area not more than four (4) inches for each one (1)
foot of the required setback, provided that no portion of such
architectural feature is, or projects, below eight (8) feet
above grade and there are no vertical supports or members
within the required setback area. Fireplace chimneys may
project two (2) feet into the required setback. .
2. Minor Structures and Equipment
Trash enclosures, dog houses, air conditioners, pool filters, and
other minor structures or equipment may be located within any
interior side or rear setback area, but not within any front or
street-side setback area in Residential Districts, provided that
no part of such minor structure or equipment shall exceed six
(6) inches in vertical height, and shall not extend within
three (3) feet of property line. All mechanical equipment shall
meet the noise limitations of Chapter 6, Part 7, Environmental
Protection Standards.
9613 OPEN SPACE AREA
An Open Space Area shall be provided on each lot with a residential structure
and shall consist of the minimum area requirements established in the
District Development Standards. Open Space Areas shall not include any
structures, driveways, or parking areas. In multiple family residential
units, private outdoor decks and balconies with a minimum dimension of
seven (7) feet which are designated for the exclusive use of the occupants
o1 an individual unit may comprise up to thirty (30) percent of the Open
Space Area requirement.
9614 BUILDING HEIGHT
No building or structure shall exceed the maximum building height listed in
the District Development Standards, except as follows:
A. Penthouses or roof structures for the housing of elevators, stair-
ways, tanks, ventilating fans or similar equipment required to
operate and maintain the building, and fire or parapet walls,
skylights, towers, church steeples, flagpoles, chimneys, silos,
water tanks or similar structures, when approved by the Commission
• may be erected above the height limits herein prescribed; provided
that the same may be safely erected and maintained at such height
and that views from and values of adjacent property will not be
III significantly adversely affected. No penthouse or roof structures,
or any space above the height limit shall be allowed for the purpose
of providing additional living or floor space.
Be Radio and television antennae for normal household receiving of
AM/FM and television, no height limitation. Other antennae, up to
forty (40) feet in overall height, measured from the lowest
finished floor level, with the approval of the Director, upon the
finding that adequate provision is made for safety, and that the
antennae will not adversely affect the views from, or values of
adjacent property. Any decision may be appealed to the Planning
Commission. Antennae over forty (40) feet may be permitted with a
conditional use permit as per Chapter 7, Part 1.
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Part .2-Fences, Walls, and Intersection Visibility Standards . *
9620 PURPOSE
These standards provide for the construction of fences and walls as required
for privacy and protection against hazardous conditions and to protect
against dangerous visual obstructions at street intersections.
9621 FENCES, WALLS AND HEDGES PERMITTED
A. Fences, not greater than six (6) feet and walls and hedges not
greater than five (5) feet in height, except as permitted below,
may be permitted on any part of the lot behind the front or street-
side setback line; no fence, wall or hedge exceeding forty-two
(42) inches in height shall be permitted within front .or street-
side setback areas, except as permitted below.
B. Walls and hedges exceeding five (5) feet but not exceeding six (6)
feet in height may be permitted behind the front or street-side
setback line, only with a Minor Exception Permit granted by the
Director pursuant to Chapter 7, Part 4, provided that such does not
block a reasonable expectation of view from a neighboring property.
C. Fences, walls, and hedges exceeding forty-two (42) inches but not
exceeding six (6) feet in height may be permitted within the from
or street-side setback areas, only with a Minor Exception Permit
granted by the Director pursuant to Chapter 7, Part 4, P rovided
that no fence, wall or hedge exceeding forty-two (42) inches in i
height shall be permitted closer than ten (10) feet to the front or
street-side property line in those districts where a front or street-
side setback is required, except that for lots that are not revered
corner lots in RS Districts, such fence,, wall or hedge may be
located as close as five (5) feet from a street-side property line.
The area between the street and any such fence, wall or hedge shall
be landscaped, per an approved plan, in conjunction with the Minor
Exception Permit application.
D. Fences over six (6) feet in height for tennis courts or similar
recreational facilities may be permitted with a Minor Exception
Permit, not within the required setback areas, provided that all of
the structure above the six (6) foot height shall be constructed of
wire mesh, or similar material, capable of admitting at least
ninety (90) percent of light as measured on a reputable light meter.
Windscreens exceeding six (6) feet in height may only be permitted
with a Minor Exception Permit when the Director finds that views
from affected property will not be significantly adversely affected.
E. For the purposes of this Part, the height of a fence, wall or
hedge shall be measured from the adjacent grade (ground surface)
• on the higher side, provided that no. fence or wall shall exceed a
height of ten (10) feet measured from grade on the lower side of e
the wall unless a Minor Exception Permit is granted by the Director,
or unless a higher wall is required as a condition of a conditional
use .permit.
F. The provisions of this Part shall not apply to a fence or wall as
required by any law or regulation of the State of California or any
agency thereof. .
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9622 FENCES OR WALLS REQUIRED
All pools shall be enclosed by a structure and/or a fence or wall not less
than five (5) feet in height measured from the outside ground level at a
point twelve (12) inches horizontal from the base of the fence or wall. Any
gate or door to the outside shall be equipped with a self-closing device and
a self-latching device located not less than four (4). feet above the ground.
Such fences, walls and gates shallt meet City specifications. .
9623 INTERSECTION VISIBILITY
On corner lots in all Districts, no fence, wall, hedge, sign or other
structure, shrubbery, mounds of earth or other visual obstruction over
forty-two (42) inches in height above the nearest street curb elevation
shall be erected, placed, planted, or allowed to grow within the triangular
space formed by the intersection curb lines and a line joining points on the
curb sixty (60) feet (measured along the curb lines) from the point of
intersection of the curb line extensions. In Districts where the required
front or street-side setbacks permit construction of a building within this
triangular space, fences, walls, other structures, or shrubbery behind the
required front or street-side setback line is exempted. Trees which are
trimmed to the trunk to a height at least six (6) feet above the nearest
street curb elevation are also exempted. Conditions existing as of effective
date of this Code which do not conform to this Part need only be brought
into compliance upon the finding, by resolution of the City Council, that
a hazard to public safety exists.
8624 BARBED WIRE PROHIBITED
The use of barbed wire in conjunction with any fence, wall, or hedge, or by
itself, is prohibited unless required by any law or regulation of the State
of California or any agency thereof.
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Part 3--Parking and Loading Space Standards
9630 PURPOSE
This Part assures the provision of adequate off-street parking facilities in
conjunction with any use or development. These standards should be consider-
ed minimum, and more extensive parking provisions may be warranted.
9631 REQUIRED NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES
The minimum required number of parking spaces as noted in the District
Development Standards, or as noted herein for specific types of development
shall be provided and continuously maintained in conjunction with any use or
development. For additions to existing developments, the increased parking
requirement shall be based only on the addition. A minimum of two (2) spaces
shall be provided for any use or development regardless of the size or scope
of the use or development. Where the standards result in a fraction, the
next larger whole number shall be the number of spaces required. The total
requirement for mixed occupancies shall be the sum of the number of spaces
required for the individual uses computed separately.
9632 DISTRICT PARKING REQUIREMENTS
' Except for those specific developments listed in Section 9633, the number of
spaces noted in the District Development Standards shall be the minimum re-
quirement. for uses and developments in the respective district.
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9633 PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENTS
The following minimum standards are set for specific types of developments
with unique parking requirements:
A. Auditoriums, theaters, stadia, One space for each three (3)
meeting houses, churches, and permanent seats plus one for
similar places of public each twenty-four (24) square
assembly feet of area provided for
temporary'or movable seats.
B. Automobile Sales One space for each three
hundred (300) square feet of
gross floor area, lus one
space for each two thousand
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sales area.
C. Colleges One space for each two (2)
employees plus one space for
each two (2) full time or
equivalent regularly enrolled
students in graduate or under-
graduate courses, plus one space
for each five (5) permanent •
seats, or for each forty (40)
square feet of area for temp-
orary seats in auditoriums and •
similar places of public
assembly. Exception: where a
university or college presents
a development plan which con
forms in general with the total
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parking requirements for
employees, students, and
places of .assembly, said
plan may be approved by the
Planning Commission as satis-
fying the requirements of this
Code. Consideration shall be
given to parking spaces that
can be utilized by users of
$ two or more buildings. All
required parking spaces shall
be within the same I-Institut-
ional Zone as the use served.
D. High Schools One space for each ee em to
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plus one space for each five
(5) students, plus parking for
places of assembly as for
Colleges.
E. Clinics One for each 150
square feet of
floor area.
F. Hotels, Motels One space per unit.
G. Intermediate, Elementary, One space for each ee em to
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Pre-School and Nursery plus parking for places of
Schools assembly, as for Colleges.
H. Rest and Convalescent Homes On space g
4 � p ce for each three (3)
beds, based on maximum occupancy.
I. Retirement Homes The RM District standards shall
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opment which is licensed by the
State of California Development
of Social Welfare as a "Resi-
dential Care Home for the Aging",
the Planning Commission may
approve a ratio of one space
per dwelling unit or room, with
at least one-half of the total
in garage spaces with suffic-
ient open area provided in
addition to the required out-
a
• door living area to permit the
normal number of spaces as
required for standard multiple
family dwellings. A plan show-
ing the possible parking layout
in this open area shall be
submitted to and approved by the
Commission.
J. Restaurants One space for each three
(3)
persons permitted to occupy
the establishment by the occu-
pancy load provisions of the
Building Code.
K. Retail Sales when Primary One space for each two thousand
Sales Area is Out-of-Doors (2,000) square feet.
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9634 JOINT USE AND COMMON PARKING FACILITIES
The Planning Commission may permit the joint use of parking facilities to
meet the standards for certain uses under the following conditions:
A. Up to one-half of the parking facilities required for a primarily
daytime use may be used to meet the requirements of a primarily
nighttime use and up to one-half of the parking facilities required
for a primarily nighttime use may be used to meet the requirements
of a primarily daytime use,provided that such reciprocal parking
arrangement shall comply with sub-section C below.
B. The parking facilities required for a primarily daytime use may be
used to permit up to eighty (180) percent of the requirements for a
church or school auditorium subject to requirements set forth in
sub-section C below.
C. The parties concerned shall show that there is no substantial
conflict in the principal operating hours of the building or uses
for which the joint use is proposed and shall evidence agreement .
for such use by a proper legal instrument, to which the City is a
party.
The Planning Commission may reduce parking requirements for common arkin
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facilities by up to twenty-five (25) percent in shopping centers or other
commercial areas where a parking lot with common access and joint use is
provided.
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9636 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS .
The following development standards shall apply to all parking areas with
six (6) or more spaces:
A. Location
1. Required parking facilities shall be on the same lot with the
structure they are intended to serve, except that with proper
legal agreement, the Planning Commission may approve parking on
a separate lot. For sleeping and/or boarding facilities,
including rest homes, dormitories, hotels and motels, the
required parking shall be within one hundred and fifty (150)
feet of the building it is to serve. For all other uses, the •
• required parking shall be within three hundred (300). feet of
the building it is to serve. The above distances are to be
measured along a legal and safe pedestrian path from the
parking space to the nearest entrance of the building or use for
which the parking is required.
2. The required parking spaces may be located in interior side and
rear setbacks. No parking space,either required or otherwise.,
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shall be located in any required front or street-side setback
area, unless allowed in the Zoning District applicable.
B. Access
There shall be a minimum 10 foot wide, 3 inch thick asphaltic or
cement concrete paved vehicular accessway from a public street or
alley to off-street parking facilities.
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C. Screening
1. Where a parking area abuts or is across the street
from a
residential district, it shall be separated therefrom by a
solid masonry wall not less than five (5) feet in height,
provided said wall shall be forty-two (42) inches in height
where it is in prolongation of the front setback area of an
abutting residential use or district. The Planning '
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may waive this wall requirement if additional setback and
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screening planting, o landscaped berms are to be provided.
2. Where a parking area is across the street from a residential
district, there shall be a border of appropriate landscaping
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not less than ten (10) feet in depth, measured from the street
right-of-way line, along the street frontage.
D. Layout and Paving
1. Parking spaces shall be laid out according to City specifications
published by the Director and shall provide for a twenty-five
(25) foot outside turning radius within the d
he 'facility and a
thirty (30) foot outside turning radius into public s.
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Each required space shall be individually alleys.
y accessible.
2. Except in residential parking facilities with less than six
(6) spaces, parking spaces shall be arranged so that vehicles
need not back onto or across any public sidewalk.
3. All parking areas shall be surfaced with three •
ee (3) inch minimum
thickness asphaltic or cement concrete paving. Parking stalls
shall be 9' x 20' minimum, marked with lines, g
Ines, and the access
lanes shall be clearly defined, including directional arrows to
guide internal movement.
4.. A six (6) inch high cement concrete curb
shall be constructed
at the edge of all landscaped areas.
E. Landscaping °
1. A five (5) foot minimum width landscaped 1
p planter bed shall be
installed along the entire perimeter except for those areas
devoted to perpendicular accessways.
2. A minimum of five (5) percent of the paved parking shall g area all be
devoted to interior planting areas. Extensive use of trees is
encouraged. All planting areas shall have a minimum width of
three (3) feet. Perimeter planting shall not be considered
part
of this required interior planting.
3. Where topography and grading permit, parking lots should
be
depressed and/or screened from view by landscaped berms and
hedges. Where this is impossible or impractical, the use of
decorative screening walls and hedges should be provided.
4. Where trees already exist on the property, the design should
hould
make the best use of this growth and shade. Such trees shall
be protected by a tree well with a diameter sufficient to in
their continued growth. The five (5) insure
g percent interior lot area
landscaping standard included in this Part may be reduced to
compensate for the retention of such trees.
5. Planting areas should be distributed throw ht
g out the lot as
evenly as possible, but variations from this pattern may be
granted by the staff when a different pattern would result in
the overall aesthetic improvement of the project. Innovation
in design and materials is encouraged.
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6. Wherever a center divider separates parking stalls facing each
other, tree wells shall be established not more than fifty (50)
feet apart for large trees (exceeding twenty (20) feet spread
at maturity) nor more than thirty (30) feet for small and
medium sized trees.
7. A full-coverage permanent irrigation system shall be installed.
Hose bibs shall be located in not less than two hundred (200)
feet intervals to allow for hose watering reinforcement to the
system.
8. All plantings shall be permanently and regularly maintained
free of debris and in conformity with the accepted practices
for landscape maintenance.
F. Drainage and Lighting
1. All drainage from parking areas for six (6) or more cars shall
be taken to a public street, alley, storm drain, or natural
drainage course and shall not pass over any public sidewalk.
2. Lighting, where provided to illuminate a parking area, shall be
hooded and so arranged and controlled so as not to cause a
nuisance either to highway traffic or to the living environment.
G. Seasonal or Peak Parking Areas
With the approval of the Planning Commission, the above Development
Standards may be waived for a portion of the required parking spaces
where:
1. The applicant can show what portion of the required spaces are
required only on a periodic basis, such as seasonal or once a
week. �'
2. The parking area shall be planted in turf of a wear-resistant
type.
3. Provision is made for irrigation and Maintenance of the turf.
4. The Commission may place conditions on the approval of such a
parking area.
9637 PARKING LOT PERMIT .
To insure compliance with the standards set out in this Part and estab-
lished traffic engineering practices, anyone constructing a parking lot.
- containing six (6) stalls or more, whether separate or in conjunction with
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a structure, shall,prior to any development, obtain a parking lot permit
from the Director of Planning. (Parking lots approved by the Planning
Commission or staff in conjunction with other permits are exempted from this
parking lot permit requirement.) A plot plan must be submitted with an •
application for a parking lot permit containing:
A. Owner's name, current address and telephone number. --B. The scale of the plot plan, not smaller than 1" = 20' .
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C. North point at top of page. .
D. All adjacent streets and alleys.
E. Sidewalks, curbs, gutters, driveways and street trees.
F. Dimensions and height of building in number of stories or feet and
total floor area.
G. Completely dimensioned parking layouts.
H. All parking spaces, wheel bumpers and directional arrows clearly
marked.
I. The type and thickness of the paving.
J. A grading and drainage plan.
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K. Proposed lighting system, if applicable.
L. The botanical names and common names of the plants and trees to be used,
and the size, quantity and spacing of each tree, plant, or shrub to be
planted. ,
M. A satisfactory method of irrigation for all planted areas. This
a manual or automatic sprinkler system, but consideration in laying out
the watering system shall be given to water pressure, i e sizes,
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types of irrigation sprinkler heads, hose bibs, and volume of water
required for area to be irrigated.
N. All commercial and industrial plot plans shall include: loading spaces,
loading docks, and loading doors on buildings.
A feeds required as established by Resolution of the City Council. A arkin
lot permit requires the written approval of the Director P g
or of Planning after re-
view by the Director of Public Works. Staff decisions may be appealed to the
Planning Commission.
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Temporary Lots
Parking lot permits for temporary parking lots which need not meet the full stand-
, ands for permanent lots may be issued and renewed on an annual basis to cover a
period not to exceed three(3) years, provided that a plot lan as required P q red above
is provided; that the facility is surfaced and continuously maintained y 1..n d dirt, dust
and weed free; that existing plant materials are maintained; and that a bond in
an amount to be determined by the Director be posted to insure the full develop-
ment
of the lot to the standards of this section or its removal at the end. of
the temporary permit period.
9638 LOADING
The following off-street loading spaces shall be rovided and
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maintained for all institutional and commercial (not including office buildings)
uses. The loading spaces shall be not less than ten (10) feet in width,
twenty (20) feet in length, and with fourteen (14) feet of vertical clearance.
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A. Total Square Feet of Building Space Loading Spaces Required
dross floor area)
Commercial Buildings
3,000 - 15,000 1
15,001 - 45,000 2
45,001 - 75,000 3
75,001 - 105,000 4
105,001 - and over 5
Commercial Outdoor Sales (gross area)
0 - 5,000 1
5,001 - 45,000 2
45,001 - 105,000 3
105,001 - and over 4
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Institutional
3,000 - 20,000 1
20,001 - 50,000 2
50,001 - 80,000 3
80,001 - 110,000 4
110,001 and over - 5
B. When the lot upon which the loading spaces are located abuts upon an
alley such loading spaces shall adjoin or have access from said
alley. The length of the loading space may be measured perpendicular
to or parallel with the alley. Where such loading area is parallel
with the alley and said lot is fifty (50) feet or less in width, the
loading area shall extend across the full width of the lot. The
length of a loading area need not exceed fifty (50) feet for any two
(2) spaces.
C. Loading space required by this Code may occupy a required rear or ,
interior side setback, but not a required front or street side set-
back. Where the loading is permitted in a setback, said setback may
be used in calculating the area required for loading,providing that
there be no more than one (1) entry or exit to sixty (60) feet of
lot frontage or fraction thereof.
D. All loading spaces shall be separate, striped spaces in addition to
the required parking spaces and not within any required parking lot
drive, backout space or aisle; except that for commercial buildings
with a gros s floor area of less than 15,000 square f eet,the 'loading'
space may be within a parking lot drive, back-out space or aisle.
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RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 9640
Part 4--Dedication and Off-Site Improvements
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9640 PURPOSE _
. This Part assures dedication of street rights-of-way and the provision of a
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off-site improvements which are necessary and lacking along the street
frontage of any lot, at the time of arty construction done on the lot. Such
dedications and off-site improvements are hereby deemed necessary to assure
public safety in access to and use of the facilities being constructed.
9641 APPLICABILITY
The necessary dedications and off-site improvements as described herein shall
be dedicated and/or provided (or their provision guaranteed by bond, cash de-
posit, or other security acceptable to the Director) by the property owner
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prior toissuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for any new building or addi- •
tion to an existing building which adds twenty-five (25) P ercent or more to
the building's gross floor area. Additions to single-family residential
buildings are exempted. The provision of off-site may also
improvements
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condition of a conditional use permit or variance regardless of whether con-
struction requiring a building permit is involved.
9642 REQUIRED DEDICATION
Dedication of street rights-of-way shall be required wherever the existin
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right-of-way is less than that indicated on the Master Plan of Streets and
Highways or less than the City standard for the street classification. Such
dedication shall be as necessary to provide for a continuous right-of-way
line at the location necessary for the full width right-of-way, as determined
by the Director of Public Works.
9643 REQUIRED OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS
The following off-site improvements shall, unless existing in an acceptable
condition as determined by the Director of Public Works, be provided, or .
their provision guaranteed: _
A. Street or alley paving or repaving, not to exceed the area from the
center-line to- the curb for the length of the lot frontage.
. B. Sidewalks, curbs and gutters, where required, not to exceed the
length of the lot frontage, or the total length of the front and
street-side property lines for corner lots.
C. Street trees, 15 gallon can minimum size (unless a small size is
specified by the City) -at the spacing standards of the City.
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D. Ornamental street lights, per the type and spacing designated for
the particular street.
B. Sewer and drainage facilities as required by the Director of Public
Works.
All of the off-site improvements shall be per City standards and specifica-
tions
as filed with the Director of Public Works, unless an alternative p lan
for non-standard off-site improvements is approved by the Director of Public
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Works, or unless the Planning Commission finds that standard off-site improve-
menu should not be required for a particular 4 p ar street or area (such as for an
area where preservation of a rural character is desirable) .
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RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 9650 •
Part 5--Underground Utilities and Visual Screening
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9650 PURPOSE
This Part assures that, in conjunction with new developments, all utility
service lines are placed underground and certain areas and types of equipment •
are screened from public view. The provisions of this Part are hereby deemed •
.necessary for the protection of property values and the general welfare.
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9651 UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
All utility lines installed to serve new construction shall be placed under `
ground from an existing power pole or other point of connection off-site.
The Council may waive the requirements of this Section if the temporary na--
ture. of the development makes such installations unreasonable or if there are
existing overhead lines and the underground location is not appropriate to a
future undergrounding project. For any addition to an existing building
which adds at least twenty-five (25) percent to the building's gross floor
area, the existing utility service lines to the building shall be under-
grounded prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the addition.
Additions to single-family residential buildings are exempted.
In all multiple family developments (2 or more units) and Residential Planned '
Developments, only one master television antenna shall be allowed.
Underground cable television shall be installed in all new multiple family,
Residential Planned Developments, and single-family subdivisions.
9652 TRASH RECEPTACLE ENCLOSURES '
A trash receptacle enclosure shall be provided with all developments except
for single-family residential developments. Existing development shall pro-
vide such enclosures within one hundred and eighty (180) days after notifica-
tion by the Director. Such enclosure shall be built to City specifications
as filed with the Director of Public Works, and shall be of a size capable of
holding the number of trash receptacles required to adequately serve the de-
velopment, as estimated by the Director of Public Works.
9653 SCREENING OF MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT, STORAGE AREAS 'AND LOADING DOCKS
All mechanical equipment, such as air conditioners, heaters, and exposed
ducting and plumbing, and all outside storage areas and loading docks shall
be screened from view of public areas and affected properties. The design of
proposed screening devices shall be approved by the Director. For any addi-
tion to an existing building which adds at least twenty-five (25) percent to
the-building's gross floor area, all existing mechanical equipment and exist-
•ing storage areas and loading docks shall be so screened. Additions to sin-
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gle family residential buildings are exempted. Such screening shall be ac--
complished prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for any building
or addition. The Director may approve an alternative method of reducing the
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Part 6-Grading
9660 PURPOSE
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes finds and declares that it is necessary to
adopt this Part to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare by
accomplishing the purposes set forth in this Part, and it is intended that
this Part be administered in accordance with such purposes. Where this Part
is in conflict with other city ordinances, the stricter shall apply. Speci-
fically, this Part:
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A. Insures, insofar as practicable and in permitting reasonable develop-
ment of land and minimizing fire hazard, the maximum retention of
ground cover to aid in protection against flooding, erosion, earth
movement, siltation, and other similar hazards.
B. Protects property values by insuring the maximum preservation of the
natural scenic character of the area consistent with the reasonable
economic enjoyment of such property.
C. Insures that the development of each parcel of land, as well as water
courses, streets, and other public lands and places, occurs in a man-
ner harmonious with adjacent lands so as to minimize problems of
flooding, drainage, erosion, earth movement and similar hazards, and
to maintain the visual continuity of hill and valley without un-
sightly continuous benching of buildable sites.
9661 PERMIT, WHEN REQUIRED
No person shall grade, -excavate or fill without a permit therefor from the
Director if such grading, excavating or filling will result in any of the
following:
A. An excavation, fill, or combination thereof, in excess of twenty
(20) cubic yards;
B. An excavation three (3) feet or more below natural grade or a fill
three (3) feet or more above natural grade;
C. An excavation or fill within a public sewer, water main, storm drain
or power line easement;
D. An excavation or fill which will encroach on or alter a natural
drainage channel or water course;
E. The construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, or installa-
tion of any structure in any natural water course.
9662 SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED
A separate permit is required for each separate non-contiguous site. One
permit covers both an excavation and a fill on the same site made with exca-
vated materials.
9663 PERMIT EXEMPTIONS
No permit shall be required by virtue of this Part for any of the following:
A. Grading pursuant to a permit for excavation in public streets;
B. Grading in connection with a public improvement or public work for
which inspection is provided by the City or other public agency as
approved by the City Engineer;
C. Grading by a public utility or a mutual water company in private
easements;
D. An excavation below finished grade for basements and footings of a
building, swimming pool, or underground structure authorized by a
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valid building permit,where the cost of such excavation is included
in the building permit valuation. This exception shall not affect
the applicability of this Part to, nor the requirement of a grading
permit for, any fill made with the material from such excavation;
E. Tilling of the soil for agricultural and horticultural purposes.
9664 PERMIT APPLICATION
To obtain a permit required by this Part, the applicant shall first file an
application therefor in writing, and upon forms furnished by the City. The
application shall be signed by the owner of the property where the work is to
be performed, or by his duly authorized agent. An agent's authority must be
shown in writing.
Every such application shall contain the following information:
A. The purpose of the work, and a statement as to whether the purpose
of the excavation is to prepare the site for subdivision under the
state Subdivision Map Act; 0
B. The amount of material proposed to be excavated and the amount of
fill in cubic yards and nature of fill;
C. The legal description of the property on which the work is to be
performed;
D. The street address at the point of access to the property where the
work is to be performed;
E. The name and address of the owner of the property on which the work
is to be performed;
F. The name and address and phone number of the person to have effec-
tive control of the work;
G. The name, address and phone number of all persons who will receive
excavated materials or have any interest in the proceeds from the
sale or disposal of such materials;
H. The route or routes proposed to be followed within the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes in coming to and going from_the site by the
equipment used to haul the excavation or fill materials;
I. The estimated dates for starting and completing the work to be done;
J. An engineering geological investigation, based on the plan for the
work proposed under the permit. The engineering geological report
shall include an adequate description of the geology of the site
and conclusions and recommendations regarding the effect of geologic
conditions, including consideration of seismic hazards and slope sta-
bility in natural materials on the proposed development. All re-
ports shall be subject to approval by the City Engineer, and supple-
mental reports and data may be required as he may deem necessary.
Recommendations included in the report and approved by the City
Engineer shall be incorporated in the grading plan. This require
ment may be waived by the City Engineer when it appears from the
condition of the property that such a report is not necessary;
K. A soils engineering investigation, based on the plan for the work
proposed under the permit. Such reports shall include data regard-
ing the nature, distribution and strength of existing soils, con-
clusions and recommendations for grading procedures, and design cri-
teria for corrective measures. Recommendations included in the re-
port and approved by the City Engineer shall be incorporated in the
grading plan or specifications. This requirement may be waived by
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the City Engineer when it appears from the condition of the property
that such a report is not necessary;
11/ L. Such further applicable information as the City may require in
order to carry out the purposes of this _Part.
9665 REQUIREMENTS FOR SCALE PLANS AND DRAWINGS
The application required by Section 9664 shall be accompanied by scale plans
or drawings, prepared and signed as appropriate by a registered civil
engineer, architect, or landscape architect showing the following:
A. Property lines of the property on which the work is to be performed;
B. Location of any buildings or structures on the property where the
work is to be performed, and the location of any building or
structure on land of adjacent property owners which is within fif-
teen (15) feet of the property on which the work is to be. performed;
C. Elevations, dimensions, location, extent, and the slopes of all
work proposed to be done, shown by contour map, cross sections or ,
other means, which shall include the contiguous adjacent sites in
addition to the proposed grading site; and an estimate of the
quantity of excavation and fill involved. Such contour map shall
show the existing contours of the land and the proposed work.
• Contours shall be shown at five (5) feet intervals or such inter-
vals as may be required by the City.
D. Detailed plans .of all walls, cribs, drains, dams, erosion control
planting, or other protective devices to be constructed in connection
with or as a part of the proposed work, together with a map showing
the drainage area and estimated cubic feet per second runoff of the
area served by any drain;
E. Landscape, irrigation, and planting plans.
F. A plot plan for the site, along with elevations of any buildings to
be erected on the site.
G. In special circumstances,the Director may require further applicable
plans or drawings.
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9666 APPLICATION REFERRED TO PLANNING COMMISSION .
When the grading is to be done on a site which is intended to be subdivided
into two or more parcels, or which involves five hundred (500) cubic yards
of cut and/or fill, the application shall be referred to the Planning
• Commission for review. The Director of Planning shall report to the Planning
Commission on any aspect of the proposed grading, excavation or fill that
relates to or affects the General Plan or any other zoning plan or zoning
regulations of the City. The Planning Commission, upon completion of
investigation, shall approve, disapprove, or approve with conditions.
9667 CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION OF GRADING APPLICATION
The Director of Planning and/or the Planning Commission shall use but not be
limited to the following criteria in assessing the application for a grading
permit: _
A. The grading is not excessive beyond that necessary for the permitted
primary use of the lot.
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B. The grading and/or construction does not significantly adversely
affect the visual relationships with, nor the views from, neighbor-
ing sites.
C. The finished slopes can be appropriately landscaped and landscape
plans indicate sufficient fire resistant plantings (preferably
native) to protect the. slopes from erosion and slippage and minimize
the visual effects of grading and construction.
D. The quantity of grading does not distort the natural contours;
finished contours are reasonably natural.
E. If the "Average Slope" is 10 percent to 34.9 percent (all sloping
areas of the site which are thirty-five (35) percent or greater
shall be regulated as called for in Chapter 4, Part 1, and there-
fore shall not be computed in the "slope averaging" formula) , the
following schedule indicates the minimum percentages of the ground
surfaces of the site to remain in a natural state (no cut or fill) ,
or developed solely for low intensity recreational purposes as
approved by the Director of Planning: •
The minimum percent of the site
to remain in a natural state
(no cut or fill) or developed
Where the average percent solely for low intensity recre-
of the natural slope of the ational purposes as approved
land is: by the Director of Planning:
10.0 to 14.9% 32.5%
15.0 to 17.4% 40.0%
17.5 to 19.9% 47.5%
20.0 to 22.4% 55.0%
22.5 to 24.9% 62.5%
25.0 to 27.4% 70.0%
27.5 to 29.9% 77.5%
30.0 to 32.4% 85.0%
32.5 to 34.9% 92.5%
The "Average Slope" of a parcel of land or any portion thereof
shall be computed by applying the following formula to the natural
slope of the land, before any grading is commenced:
S = 0.00229 IL Where: S = Average percent
A slope
I = Contour interval,
in feet
L = Summation of length
of contours, in
feet
A = Area, -in acres, of .
parcel being con-
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Natural slope is generally defined as areas which have not pre-
viously been significantly graded. The above criterion will be
applied to any parcel; however, when a parcel or portion of a
parcel has been previously graded, the proposed grading will also
be judged on the attempt to create a more natural appearance.
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9668 PERMIT FEES
Each application, for a grading permit filed with the City shall be accompa-
nied
by a fee, as established by Resolution of ,the City Council.
The fee for a grading permit authorizing additional work to that under a
valid permit shall be the difference between the fee paid for the original
permit and the fee for the additional portion.
For excavation and fill on the same site, the fee shall be based upon the
• volume of the excavation or the fill, whichever is greater. In addition
to City fees, permit and plan check fees shall be as specified in Chapter 3
of the Building Code of Los Angeles County.
9669 PERMIT ISSUANCE OR DENIAL, CONDITIONS UPON ISSUANCE
A.�Grounds for Denial
Whenever in the judgement of the Director of Planning or the Planning
Commission, based on the purpose of this Part and the criteria of
Section 9667, the proposed work would cause excessive and unnecessary
scarring-of the natural landscape through grading or removal of
vegetation or that the views of neighboring sites will be unnecess-
arily affected, the application shall be denied.
B. Conditions Upon Issuance
In granting any permit under this Chapter, the Director of Planning
or the Planning Commission may attach such conditions thereto as may
be reasonably necessary to prevent danger to public or private
property or to prevent the operation from being conducted in a
manner likely to create a nuisance. No person shall violate any
conditions so imposed by the Director of Planning or Planning
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Commission. Such conditions may include, but shall not be limited
to:
1. Limitations on the hours of operation in which work may be
performed;
2. Designation of routes upon which materials may. be transported
p ted
and means of access to the site;
3. The place and manner of 'disposal of excavated materials;
4. Requirements as to the mitigation of dust and dirt, the
prevention of noises and other results offensive or injurious
to the neighborhood, the general public or any portion thereof,
including due consideration, care, and respect for the property
rights, convenience and reasonable desires and the needs of
said neighborhood or any portion thereof;
5. Designation of maximum or minimum slopes to be used,if they
vary, from those prescribed in Chapter 70 of the Los Angeles
County Building Code;
6. Regulations as to the use of public streets and P laces in the
course of the work;
7. A performance bond to cover landscaping: or other conditions
under this Part.
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96610 DESIGNATION OF ROUTES
The Director of Planning shall attach as a condition to any permit issued
under Section 9669 hereof a requirement that all equipment used to haul exca-
vation or fill material from or to the site shall follow a designated route
or routes within the City of Rancho Palos Verdes in going from and. coming to
the site. An applicant shall be entitled to the designation of a route pro-
viding access to a specified place other than the site, when he has shown to
the satisfaction of the Director of Planning that such specified place is a
place where excavation material may be reasonably deposited or fill material
may be obtained, as the case may be.
96611 APPEAL PROCEDURE
The applicant shall have ten (10) days to appeal the decision of the Director
or Commission, under Sections 9669 or 96610, to the City Council. The deci-
sion of the City Council is final. .
96613 DEPOSITS OF EARTH, ROCK, ETC. ARE PROHIBITED
A. Premises of Another Person
No person shall dump, move or place any earth, sand, gravel, rock,
stone or other excavated material or debris so as to cause the same
to be deposited upon or to roll, blow, flow, or wash upon or over
the premises of another without the express written consent of the
owner of such premises so affected, or upon or over any public place
or way.
B. Spilling
No person shall, when hauling any earth, sand, gravel, rock, stone
or other excavated material or debris over any public street, alley
or other public place, allow such material to blow or spill over. and
upon such street, alley, or place, or adjacent private property.
C. Removal of Debris
If, due to a violation of sub-sections A or B of this Section, any
earth, sand, gravel, rock, stone or other excavated material is
caused to be deposited upon or to roll, flow or wash upon any public
place or way, the person responsible therefor shall cause the same
to be removed from such public place or way within thirty-six (36)
hours, or immediately after notification by the City if a hazardous
condition is caused. In the event it is not so removed, the Director
of Public Works shall cause such removal and the cost of such re-
moval shall be paid to the City by the person who failed to so remove
the material.
96615 COMPLIANCE WITH CHAPTER 70 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING CODE
Upon approval of the application by the Director of Planning or Planning Com-
mission, the applicant must still conform to all conditions imposed by
Chapter 70 of the Los Angeles County Building. Code as adopted by Rancho Palos
Verdes, including all required fees, and approval by the Director is not - -
final until approval has been granted by the City Engineer.
96616 EXPIRATION
If the grading permitted is not initiated within one hundred and eighty (180)
days from the date of approval, the grading permit shall expire and become
null and void. The Director may grant extension beyond the period for good
cause.
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Part 7---Signs
9670 PURPOSE
Signs should serve primarily to identify the general nature of an establishment
or to direct attention to a product, activity, place, person, organization, or
enterprise. As identification devices, signs must not subject the citizens
of the City to excessive competition for their visual attention. As appro-
priate identification devices, signs must harmonize with the building, the
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neighborhood, and other signs in `the area.
The City encourages the installation of signs that- improve the appearance of
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the building and the neighborhood. It invites artistry and innovation. It
intends to enhance the economic effectiveness of any one identification device
by preventing needless distraction and clutter from other signs in the area.
This Part contains criteria which the staff will employ to prohibit devices
that fail to conform to the above intentions of suitability and safety. In
all cases, each sign shall be considered on its own merit, considering its
function as well as environment.
9671 SIGN PERMITS
A. Permit Required
A person shall, unless otherwise exempted in Section 9673 of this
Part, obtain a.permit from the Environmental Services Department
prior to the placing or erecting of any sign. In many cases, a
Building Permit and/or Electrical Permit may also be required.
B. Application for Sign Permits
Application for sign permits shall be made upon forms provided by
the City and shall be accompanied by the following material:
1. Two (2) copies of a plan showing:
a. Position of sign and its relation to adjacent buildings or
structures.
b. The design and size, colors proposed, and proposed location
on the premises of such signs or sign structures.
2. A statement showing the sizes and dimension of all signs exist-
ing on the premises at the time of making such application.
3. A fee, as established by Resolution of the City Council.
4. Such other information as the Director may require to show full
compliance with this and all other ordinances of the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes.
C. Review of Sign Applications
All signs which meet the limitations of this Part shall be reviewed
by the Director (except those listed in Section 9673) . The Director
may approve, approve with modification, or deny any application sub-
ject to the criteria of this Section. Any staff decision may be
appealed to the Planning Commission. The Director and/or Commission
(upon appeal) shall apply all the following criteria as the basis
for action:
1. The sign is necessary for the applicant's enjoyment of substan-
tial trade and property rights, and the sign does not constitute
needless repetition, redundancy,or proliferation of signing.
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2. The sign is consistent with the intents and purposes of this
Part, as set forth in Section 9670.
3. The sign does not constitute a detriment to public health,
safety and welfare.
4. Size, shape, color and placement of the sign shall be considered
in order to determine if the sign is compatible with and bears
a harmonious relationship to the building and/or site which it
identifies.
5. Both the location of the proposed sign and the design of its
visual elements: lettering,colors, decorative motifs, spacing,
and proportions shall be considered in order to determine that
the sign is legible under normal viewing conditions prevailing
where the sign is to be installed.
6. The location and design of the proposed sign shall be considered
in order to determine that the sign will not obscure from view
or unduly detract from existing adjacent signs.
7. The location and design of the proposed sign, its size, shape
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and color shall be considered in light of the visual character-
istics of the surrounding area in order to determine that the
sign will not detract from or cause depreciation of the value
of adjacent developed properties.
8. The location and design of a proposed sign in commercial districts
in close proximity to any residential district shall be consider-
ed in order to determine that the sign shall not have any adverse
effect on the value and character of the adjacent residential
district.
9672 GENERAL SIGN PROVISIONS
A. Signs Affecting Traffic Safety
Signs or devices which, by color, wording, design or location resemble
or conflict with any traffic control sign or device are prohibited.
B. Sign Illumination .
The approval of any illuminated sign shall not be final until thirty
(30) days after installation,during which period the Director of
Planning may order the dimming of any illumination found to be ex-
cessively brilliant,and no sign permit shall be valid until such order
has been carried out to an extent satisfactory to the Director.
Illumination shall be considered excessive when it prevents normal
perception of objects or buildings beyond or in the vicinity of the
sign.
C. Flashing and Moving Signs
Blinkers, flashing, unusual lighting or other means of animation or
moving signs are prohibited.
D. Location
• All signs shall be erected upon the premises occupied by the person
or business sought to be identified by such signs. No signs shall
be erected in the public right-of-way unless authorized by the City
Council.
E. Sign Maintenance
All signs, together with all supports, braces, guys, and anchors,
shall be kept in good repair,including replacement of defective parts,
repainting, cleaning, and otherwise in a presentable condition. Any
sign which is not being kept in good repair and presentable condition
• shall be abated pursuant to Section 9677-C.
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9673 ALL DISTRICTS
The following signs, if non-illuminated, are allowed in all districts with
no permit required:
A. Religious, charitable, educational, cultural, or political posters
not exceeding four (4) square feet in area, temporary in nature.
B. Governmental or other legally required posters, notices or signs.
C. "For Rent", "For Sale", "Open House" or similar sign, provided that:
1. One (1) "For Sale", or "For Rent" sign may be displayed per
street frontage on the property to which it refers. A rider
which provides additional information about the property, such
as "Open House" may be attached to the primary sign or sign
post as long as the total sign area does not exceed the maximum
area allowed.
2. Each sign, including any attached rider, shall not exceed six
(6) square feet in area.
3. If free-standing, such sign shall not exceed four (4) feet in
overall height and shall be placed a minimum of five (5) feet
inside the property line.
4. A "For Sale" or "For Rent" sign must be removed when the property
• owner is no longer soliciting the sale or rental of the property.
D. Signs not exceeding three (3) square feet in total area and display-
ing the name of the property owner or occupant, the address, or other
identification of uses clearly an ancillary part of the legal use in
the District.
- E. Governmental flags or emblems or flags of non-profit organizations.
F. Contractors signs not exceeding six (6) square feet each,or one (1)
directory sign for all contractors (may include banks, realtors,
subcontractors, etc.) not exceeding twenty (20) square feet (unless
legally required by governmental contract to be larger) , eight (8)
feet in overall height and located a minimum of five (5) feet inside
the property line.
G. Upon the completion of the campaign or culmination of any of the
above activities, said signs must be removed.
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A. Single family uses shall be permitted those signs listed under
Section 9673, "All Districts".
B. For multiple family residential uses, the following additional signs
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may be permitted with permits:
Oe r"s1. agnOndesignu sign rdispr lay tpreroevt ided that:
frontage.
b. Each sign not exceed one (1) square foot in area. .
2. One (1) non-illuminated temporary construction "announcement"
sign may by displayed, provided that:
a. It shall not exceed twenty (20) square feet in area.
b. It shall not exceed eight (8) feet in overall height. •
c•. It shall be placed a minimum of five (5) feet inside the
property line. •
d. It shall be displayed after the issuance of a building
permit until final inspection or one (1) year, whichever
is less.
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3. Initial promotional signing, provided that:
a. One (1) such sign shall be displayed per street frontage.
b. It shall not exceed twenty (20) square feet in area.
c. It shall not exceed eight (8) feet in overall height.
d. It shall be placed a minimum of five (5) feet inside the
property line.
e. It shall be displayed for not to exceed six (6). months
after final building inspection.
4. Permanent apartment identification signing, provided that:.
a. One (1) such sign may be displayed per street frontage.
b. If free-standing, it shall not exceed five (5) feet in
overall height.
C. Subdivision and real estate signing advertising real property which
has been divided into five (5) or more lots, parcels or units which
are to be offered for rent, sale or lease may include the following
signs, with permits,provided that such signs shall be removed upon
the sale or rental of all lots or units if this occurs prior to the
expiration of the permit.
1. One (1) non-illuminated on-premises sign may be permitted pro-
vided that:
a. It shall not exceed twenty (20) square feet in area.
b. It shall be placed a minimum of five (5) feet inside the
property line.
c. It shall not exceed eight (8) feet in overall height.
d. It shall be placed a minimum of fifty (50) feet from any
residence to which the sign does not refer.
e. Permits for such signs shall be issued for no longer than a
one (1) year period, on a renewable basis.
2. Non-illuminated model home signs may be permitted, provided that:
a. There shall be no more than one (1) such sign on the same
lot with each model home.
b. Each sign shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area.
c. It shall be placed a minimum of five (5) feet inside the
property line.
D. "For Sale" signs on undeveloped property (of 5 acres or more) with
permits, provided that:
1. One (1) such sign shall be displayed per street frontage.
2. It shall not exceed twenty (20) square feet in area.
3. It shall not exceed eight (8) feet in overall height.
4. It shall be placed a minimum of five (5) feet inside the
property line.
5. Permits for such signs shall be issued for no longer than a one
(1) year period, on a renewable basis.
6. Such signs shall be removed upon the sale of the property, if
this occurs prior to the expiration of the permit.
E. Institutional (public and private) signing may be permitted with
permits, pursuant to Section 9676.
9675 COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
A. Those signs listed in Section 9673, "All Districts", shall be permit-
ted without permit.
B. Permanent Identification Signing shall be permitted with permits
subject to the following provisions:
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1. Signs shall be limited to the name and type of business. The
Director may approve permanent product or service identification
signs only if such signs identify a product or service which is
11/ a major part of the business. Product signs with brand names
shall only be approved if the business offers that brand of pro-
duct exclusively.
_ 2. One (1) major identification sign shall be permitted on each
building frontage wherein a public entry is located, except that
a sign shall be permitted upon any street side of the building.
Such signs shall not exceed an area of one (1). square foot for
each lineal foot of building frontage, up to a maximum of seventy-
five (75) square feet.
3. All faces of said signs shall be parallel to the face of the
building upon which said sign is located, except that:
a. The Director may approve of placement if he finds that
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sign, not to exceed an area of three (3) square feet. Under-
, canopy signs shall be hung at least eight (8) feet above the
sidewalk.
4. Signs shall not extend above the eave line or parapet of the
building.
5. Permanent Free-standing Signs
a. A free-standing sign not to exceed six (6) feet in overall
height may be permitted with the approval of the Director if
it is the major identification sign.
b. Any higher free-standing sign may be approved by the Commis-
sion only in exceptional circumstances if, due to site prob- .
lems, it is the only feasible method of identification. Such
a sign shall not exceed sixteen (16) feet in overall height.
The Commission will review such signs only if the following
conditions are present:
(1) A shopping center containing four (4) or more individual
establishments having a wide frontage (200 feet or more)
and a deep setback (50 feet or more) .
(a) The sign may identify the center or complex. Dir-
ectory signs will not generally be approved.
(b) A total signing program for all the individual
establishments must be presented for review.
(2) A large individual development having a wide frontage
(200 feet or more) and a deep setback (50 feet or more) .
11/ 6. Minor, pedestrian-oriented window signs not exceeding in total
area of all such signs, five (5) percent of the total window area
of the face of the building upon which such signs are mounted.
C. One (1) temporary construction "announcement" sign may be permitted
with permit, provided that:
1. It may be displayed from the time the building permit is issued
until final inspection, or one (1) year, whichever is less.
2. It shall not exceed twenty (20) square feet in area.
3. It shall not exceed eight (8) feet in overall height.
4. If free-standing, it shall be placed a minimum of five (5) feet
inside the property line.
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with permits, provided that: •
1. One (1) such sign shall be displayed per street frontage.
2. It shall not exceed twenty (20) square feet in area.
3. It shall not exceed eight (8) feet in overall height.
4. It shall be placed a .minimum of five (5) feet inside the
property line.
5. Permits for such signs shall be issued for no longer than a one
(1) year period, on a renewable basis.
6. Such signs shall be removed upon the sale of the property, if
this occurs prior to the expiration of the permit.
E. Temporary signs, banners, flags or pennants, to promote special sales
may be permitted with permit, provided that:
1. All such signs and banners shall be mounted only on a building,
on a substantial extension of a building, or on or inside a
window. .
2. Permits for such temporary signs, banners, flags or pennants
shall not be issued for longer than a thirty (30) day period
(renewable) nor for more than a total of one hundred and twenty -
(120) days in any one (1) calendar year; no more than two (2)
such temporary signs or banners shall be displayed at any one
time.
3. The Director may approve, on an annual basis, typical copy,
location on the structure, supports, letter style and other
significant elements of temporary sign programs similar to those
commonly utilized by supermarkets, the copy of which are replaced
at intervals of fourteen (14) days or less.
4. The Director shall approve the location and design of semi-
permanent price signs for service stations.
5. Temporary window signs shall be allowed without permit provided
that the total area of such signs shall not exceed ten (10)
percent of the total window area of the face of the building upon
which such signs are mounted and shall not be displayed for more
than thirty (30) days. Such signs exceeding ten (10) percent of
the window area shall meet the other provisions of this Section. .
F. One temporary identification sign may be displayed with a permit for
sixty (60) days while applicant awaits approval of a permanent sign.
G. Parking lot signing subject to the following:
1. . Entry, exit and directional signs may be permitted as necessary,
with permits, to facilitate the safe movement of vehicles served
by the parking area provided that:
a. There shall be no more than two (2) such signs located on. any
one street frontage of the parking area. .
b. Each sign shall not exceed eight (8) feet in overall height
and six (6) square feet in.area. •
2. Liability and information signs may be permitted within the area,
with permits, provided that:
a. There shall be no more than two (2) such signs for each
fifteen (15). parking spaces.
b. There shall be no advertising. or pictorial material other
than the name of the sponsoring use.
c. Each sign shall not exceed eight (8) feet in overall height
and two (2) square feet in area.
H. Illuminated signs shall be lighted only during the hours of operation
of the establishment.
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9676 INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICTS
A. Those signs listed in Section 9673,"All Districts", shall be
permitted without permit.
B. Identification signs,directional signs, name plates, bulletin
boards, and short-term temporary promotional signs may be permitted
with permits, provided that:
1. The area of the proposed sign shall not exceed one (1) square
foot per lineal foot of building frontage, up to a maximum of
fifty (50) square feet. Free-standing signs shall not exceed
six (6) feet in overall height and twenty (20) square feet in
area.
2. The Planning Commission may approve a total signing program for
an institutional use and the Director thereafter may approve
individual signs and issue permits,provided they conform to the
approved program.
9677 ADMINISTRATION
A. It shall be the duty of the Director of Planning to enforce this
Part.
B. Non-conforming Signs
Except as provided in sub-paragraph 1, every legal sign in existence
on the effective date of this Part which does not conform to the
provisions of this Part and which was in conformance with the pro-
visions of the Ordinance in existence as of December 1, 1975, shall,
unless approved under the provisions of paragraph 2 of this Section,
be removed or altered so as to conform to the provisions of this
Part within five (5) years from the date of receiving written notice
from the City that said sign is non-conforming. Any appeal of this
determination must be made to the Planning Commission within thirty
(30) days of receipt of the notice. The decision of the Planning
Commission is final. Any non-conforming sign which is damaged may
be restored to original condition provided that the cost of such
restoration does not exceed fifty (50) percent of the replacement
value of the sign and that the restoration must be completed within
thirty (30) days from the date when the damage occurred.
1. Signs with no permit or a building permit value of less than two
hundred dollars ($200.00) shall be removed or altered so as to
• conform to this Part within one hundred eighty (180) days after
• the date of receiving written notice from the City that said sign
is non-conforming. Signs with a building permit value of two
hundred dollars ($200.00) to one thousand dollars ($1,000.00)
shall be removed or altered so as to conform to this Part within
two (2) years after the date of receiving written notice.
2. Application may be made for approval of any existing sign. If
the Director approves an existing sign as being in compliance
with this Part, such sign will no longer be considered non-
conforming.
C. Removal of Illegal Signs
1. Any sign now or hereafter existing which no longer identifies a
bona fide business conducted,or no longer advertises a product
available for purchase by the public,or any sign which has been
constructed or erected, or is being displayed or poorly maintain-
ed, in violation of the provisions hereof, shall be taken down,
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removed, or altered so as to comply by the owner, agent, or person
having the beneficial use of the building or structure or land
upon which such sign may be found, within ten (10) days after
written notice to do so from the Director of Planning. Failure
. .to comply with such notice shall constitute a violation of the
Zoning Ordinance.
2. Any sign erected upon public property in violation of the pro-
visions hereof may be removed by the Director of Planning or his
designated representative.
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CHAPTER 6, PART 8 -- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIVE STANDARDS .
9680 PURPOSE
This Part protects properties and persons from environmental nuisances and
hazards and sets maximum tolerability limits on adverse environmental •
effects created by any use or development of land.
9682 CONDUCT OF CONSTRUCTION & LANDSCAPING ACTIVITIES
A. Dust Control
All grading, landscaping and construction activities shall exercise
effective dust control techniques, either through screening and/or
watering. It shall be unlawful to cause or allow airborne dust to
leave the property in visible quantities.
B. Hours of Operation
It shall be unlawful to carry on construction, grading, or land-
scaping activities or to operate heavy equipment except between
the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. No
such activity shall be permitted on Sunday, unless a special con-
struction permit is obtained from the Director. Said permit must be
requested at least ninety-six (96) hours before such work is to begin.
Emergency work'shall be exempted front this restriction.
9683 OUTDOOR LIGHTING
No outdoor lighting shall hereafter be installed or used in the RS or RM
zones, °except in accordance with the provisions of this Section.
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A. Except as hereinafter provided, no outdoor lighting shall be
permitted where the light source results in direct illumination of
a parcel of property or properties other than those upon which such
light source is physically located; except that individual, non-
reflector, incandescent light bulbs,not exceeding 150 watts each,
or an aggregate of one thousand (1,000) watts for each lot or parcel
shall be permitted in other than the side yard setback. On lots
exceeding 15,000 square feet, an additional 100 watts in the aggre-
gate shall be permitted for each 1,500 square feet of area or major
fraction thereof, by which the lot or parcel exceeds 15,000 square
feet, provided that in no event -shall the aggregate exceed 2,000
watts. As used herein, the term "watts" refers to watts measured
at 110 volts, or the equivalent.
B. No outdoor lighting shall be permitted where the light source or
fixture is, if located on a building, above the line of the eaves,
or if located on a standard or pole, more than ten (10) feet above
grade.
C. Notwithstanding the requirements of this Section, outdoor lighting
may be installed and used in a manner not permitted by this Section
upon the issuance of a conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter 7,
Part 1.
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9684 NEIGHBORHOOD PROTECTION
A. No commercial vehicles having a one (1) ton or more rating shall be
parked or stored in any residential district, except during con-
struction or normal deliveries.
B. No building materials, machinery, or other materials or equipment
used in or for a business shall be stored outdoors on any lot in
any residential district, except during construction on the lot.
9685 UNSIGHTLY CONDITIONS
The exterior of all structures, yards, and vacant property shall be main-
tained in such manner that there is no detrimental effect on the propert
of others. There shall be no keeping or depositing on, or scattering over
the property, of any of the following:
A. Lumber, junk, trash, or debris, except during construction on the
lot.
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B. Abandoned, discarded or unused objects or equipment such as automo-
biles, furniture, appliances, containers, or similar items.
C. Stagnant water or excavations.
D. Any device, decoration, design, structure or vegetation which is un-
sightly by reason of its condition or its inappropriate location.
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CHAPTER 7 - DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION AND REVIEW PROCEDURES
Part 1-- Conditional Use Permits
9710 PURPOSE
The conditional use permit procedure provides for uses that are:
A. Necessary or desirable for the development of the community or region
but cannot readily be. classified as permitted uses in individual
districts by reason of uniqueness of size, scope, or possible effect
on public facilities or surrounding uses, or
B. Appropriate as accessories to the development of neighborhoods or the
community, or
C. Appropriate uses in the districts in which they are listed as permitted
subject to a conditional use permit, but requiring specific consider-
ation of the proposed use or development.
9711 CONDITIONAL USES _
The following uses may be permitted in any district, subject to a conditional
use permit, when deemed to be necessary or desirable for the public convenience
or welfare and not contrary to the General Plan or its objectives:
A. Cemeteries
• B. Churches
C. Radio and television antennae and/or transmitters, excluding those for
normal household.receiving of AM/FM and television, exceeding (or cap-
able of exceeding in the case of collapsible antennae) forty (40) feet
in overall height as measured from the lowest finished floor level.
(See Section 9614 for antennae less than 40 feet) .
D. Development of natural resources
E. Educational uses, private, including nursery schools and day nurseries
F. Golf courses and driving ranges
G. Governmental facilities
H. Helistops
I. Hospitals, sanitariums, nursing homes, rest homes, homes for the aged,
homes for children and homes for mental patients.
J. Public utility structures .
K. Recreational facilities
L. And such similar uses as the Planning Commission may deem to be similar
and equally essential to the public welfare.'
9712 APPLICATION
A. The application for a conditional use permit shall be filed on forms
as provided by the City. A person may not file, and the Director
shall not accept an application which is the same as, or substantially
the same as, an application upon which final action has been taken
either by the Planning Commission or by the Council within twelve (12)
months prior to the date of said application, unless accepted by
motion of the Planning Commission or Council.
B. Said application shall contain thereon full and complete information .
pertaining to the request.
C. The Planning Commission shall investigate the facts bearing on each
case to provide information.necessary to assure action consistent with
the intent and purpose of this Code.
D. In cases where the Director considers the conditions set forth on the
application not within the scope of the conditional use permit pro-
cedure, the applicant shall be so informed. Whereupon, if the appli-
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that he was so informed. Filing of an application does not constitute
an indication of approval.
9713 FILING FEE
The filing fee for a conditional use permit shall be as established by
Resolution of the City Council.
9714 PUBLIC HEARING
A. Notice shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in
the community not less than ten (10) days before the dates set for
the Commission and Council hearings. The notice shall contain all
data pertinent to the hearing.
B. Written notices shall be mailed not less than ten (10) days prior to
the date of the hearings to owners of property within a radius of
five hundred (500) feet of the external boundaries of the property
described in the application, using for this purpose the last known
name and address of such owners as are shown on the tax roll of the
County. Such notice shall contain all pertinent data contained in
the application.
C. Not more than forty (40) days following said hearing, the Planning
Commission shall announce its findings by formal resolution. Said
resolution shall recite the findings of the Commission and set forth
the conditions deemed necessary to protect the health, safety and
welfare.of persons residing in the neighborhood and in the community
as a whole.
9715 FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS
The Planning Commission, in granting a conditional use permit, must find as
follows:
A. That the site for the intended use is adequate in size and shape to
accommodate said use and for all of the yards, setbacks, walls or
fences, landscaping and other features required by this Code or by
conditions imposed under this Section to adjust said use with those
on abutting land and within the neighborhood.
B. That the site for the proposed use relates to streets and highways
• properly designed to carry the type and quantity of traffic generated
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by the subject use.
C. That,in approving the subject use at the specific location,there will
be no significant adverse effect on adjacent property or the permitted
use thereof.
D. That the proposed use is not contrary to the General Plan.
E. That,in requiring the certain safeguards listed in the following •
paragraph, the Planning Commission deems said requirements to be the
minimum necessary to protect the health, safety and general welfare.
1. Special setbacks and buffers
2. Fences and/or walls
3. Lighting
4. Regulation of-points of vehicular ingress and egress
5. Regulation of noise, vibration,- odors, etc.
6. Requiring landscaping and maintenance thereof '
7. Requiring maintenance of the structures, grounds and/or signs
8. Requiring service roads and/or alleys when practical
9. And such other conditions as will make possible development of
the City in an orderly and efficient manner and in conformity
with the intent and purposes set forth in this -Code.
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Conditional use permits may be granted for such period of time and upon such
conditions and limitations as may be required to protect the health, safety
and general welfare. Such conditions shall take precedence over those required
in the districts.
_ For multiple use developments under a conditional use permit,where the uses
permitted in the development .are specified in the conditional use permit
resolution, the uses permitted in the Zoning District shall not apply unless
such uses are among those permitted by the conditional use permit.
When deemed desirable, the Planning Commission may add conditions requiring
review and/or updating of maintenance, development plans and activities.
Any change which substantially intensifies occupancy or land coverage on the
site requires an amendment to the conditional use permit with regular procedures,
public hearing and fee. •
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When required, the findings, recommendations and notices thereof shall be filed
in conformity with the provisions set forth in Section 9714 of the Code.
9716 APPEAL
The petitioner or any other interested person may appeal any decision of the
Planning Commission or any condition imposed by the Planning Commission by
filing a written request, together with an appeal fee as established by
Resolution of the City Council with the City Clerk within ten (10) days after
the Commission decision is made. If such an appeal is made, a copy of the
Planning Commission findings shall be transmitted to the Council together with
the appeal and the Council shall confirm or deny said appeal. If the Council
so desires, it may conduct public hearings subject to the same procedures and
notification as required for Planning Commission hearings.
9717 TIME LIMIT
Before any conditional use permit shall be approved by the Commission, said
Commission may establish a time limit within which the subject property shall
be developed. The time limit set by the Commission shall be a reasonable time
based on the size and nature of the proposed development. Said time may be
subject to extension by the Commission for good cause when the applicant pre-
sents proof of an unusual hardship not of .his own making. If no date is
specified, such conditional use permit shall expire within one (1) year from
the date approval is granted.
9718 FAILURE TO COMPLY
If the time limit expires and no extension has been granted, or if any of the
conditions to this use or development are not maintained, then the conditional
use permit shall be considered null and void. Continued operation of a use
requiring a conditional use permit after such conditional use permit expires
or in noncompliance with any conditon of a conditional use permit shall con-
stitute a violation of the Code.
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9720 PURPOSE
This Part provides for temporary special uses and developments which may, unless
special consideration is given and conditions applied, result in an adverse
effect on the environment. Such special consideration and the application of
conditions as provided herein is hereby deemed necessary for the protection of
property values and the public welfare.
9721 USES AND DEVELOPMENTS PERMITTED WITH SPECIAL USE AND DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
The following uses and developments shall not be initiated or constructed
unless a special use permit for said use or development has been issued by the
Director:
A. Temporary uses of land and/or erection of temporary structures such
as fences, booths, tents, or parking of trailers, for such activities
as carnivals, circuses, fairs, religious meetings, temporary outdoor
display and/or sale of Christmas trees, art objects, or other items,
and other similar activities conducted for a temporary period either
outdoors or within temporary structures.
9722 APPLICATION
Application for a special use permit shall be made on forms provided by the
City and shall include such plans as may reasonably be required by the Director
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for a complete understanding of the proposal, and a filing fee as established
by Resolution of the City Council.
9723 NOTIFICATION
Upon receipt of a complete application for a special use permit, the Director
shall notify the owners of all property within three hundred (300) feet of the
development by letter.
9724 ACTION BY DIRECTOR
Not sooner than ten (10) days after the notices are mailed, nor later than
twenty (20) days after receipt of the application for a special use permit,
the Director shall either grant, deny, or grant with conditions, the special
use permit, based on the use and locational criteria of Section`-9715 (Con-
- ditional Use Permits) . Any conditions required by the Director shall be such
as to assure that the proposed use and/or development will comply 'with the
applicable criteria and any other applicable provisions of_ this Code. Non-
compliance with any condition of a special use permit shall constitute a
violation of the Zoning Ordinance. Notice of the Director's decision shall
be sent to any persons requesting it and to the Planning Commission at their
next regularly scheduled meeting:
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9725 APPEALS
No special use permit shall be effective until five (5) days after issuance,
and no use or development authorized by a special use permit shall be initiated
or construction started sooner than five (5) days after issuance. The appli-
cant or any other interested person may appeal the Director's decision to the
Planning Commission by filing a written appeal on forms provided by the
Director, together with an appeal fee as established by Resolution of the
City Council, within this five (5) day period. Any such appeal shall suspend
the special use permit until resolution of the appeal by the Planning
Commission.
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Part 3--Variances
9730 PURPOSE
When practical difficulites, unnecessary hardships or results inconsistent
with the general intent and purpose of this Code occur by reason of the strict
interpretation of any of its provisions, the Planning Commission, upon its
own motion may, or upon verified application of any interested persons shall
initiate proceedings for consideration of a variance from the provisions of
this Code. The Planning Commission in granting said variance may establish
such conditions as may be deemed necessary to assure that the intent and purpose
of this Code and the public health, safety and welfare will be promoted.
A variance shall not be construed as an amendment to this Code or cause the
maps which are part of this Code to be changed.
9731 JUSTIFICATION
The applicant shall set forth in detail,on forms provided by the City, the'
reasons for the requested variance and shall show thereon how the conditions
• set forth in this Section are satisfied, and all other information as may be
required by the Planning Director.
The Planning Commission, before granting a variance, must make a findin g in
writing that in the evidence presented all of the first four, or the last
paragraph (E) if it applies, of the following conditions exist in reference to
the property being considered.
A. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions
applicable to the property involved, or to the intended use of the
property, which do not apply generally to other property in the same
zoning district. '
B. That such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of
a substantial property right of the applicant, which right is possessed
by other property owners under like conditions in the same zoning
district.
C. That the granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental
to the public welfare or injurious to property and improvements in
the area in which the property is located.
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D. That the granting of such a variance will not be contrary to the
objectives of the General Plan.
E. Administrative Error
That a variance may be considered where it is alleged by the appel-
lant that there is error in any order, requirement, permit, decision,
or determination made by an administrative official in the adminis-
tration or enforcement of this Code or any ordinance adopted pursuant
to it. In this case, the City may waive the filing fees required.
9732 APPLICATION
A. Applications for variances shall be made to the Planning Commission
on forms provided by the City. The applicant shall set forth complete
data required to satisfy all the requirements of Section 9731-A, B,
C, D, or E. A person may not file, and the Director shall not accept
an application which is the same as, or substantially the same as, an
application upon which final action has been taken either by the
Planning Commission or by the Council within twelve (12) months prior
to the date of said application, unless accepted by motion of the
Planning Commission or Council.
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case to provide information necessary to assure action consistent
with the intent and purpose of this Code.
C. In cases where the Director considers the conditions set forth on
the application not within the scope of this Part, the applicant
shall be so informed, whereupon, if the application is filed, it shall
be signed by the applicant to the effect that he was so informed.
Filing of an application does not constitute an indication of approval.
9733 FILING FEE
The filing fee for a variance shall be as established by Resolution of the
City Council.
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A. Notice shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in
the community not less than ten (10) days before the dates set for
the Commission and Council hearings. The notice shall contain all
data pertinent to the hearing. •
B. Written notices shall be mailed not less than ten (10) days prior to
the date of the hearings to owners of property within a radius of three
hundred (300) feet of the external boundaries of the property described
in the application, using for this purpose the last known name and
address of such owners as are shown on the tax roll of the County.
Such notice shall contain all pertinent data contained in the appli-
cation. _
C. Not more than forty (40) days following the filing of the application,
the Commission shall hold a public hearing on the variance application.
Within forty (40) days after the conclusion of the hearing, the Commis-
sion shall,at a regular meeting or scheduled special meeting, render
a decision in writing.
9735 APPEAL
The petitioner or any interested other person may appeal any decision of the
Planning Commission or any condition imposed by the Planning Commission by
filing a written request, together with an appeal fee as established by
Resolution of the City Council, with the City Clerk within ten (10) days after
the Commission decision is made. If such an appeal is made, a copy of the
Planning. Commission findings shall be transmitted to the Council, together with
the appeal and the Council shall confirm or deny said appeal. If the Council
so desires,it may conduct public hearings subject to the same procedures and
notification as required for Planning Commission hearings.
9736 CONDITIONS
The Commission,in granting a variance,may set forth reasonable conditions
which insure compliance with the intent and purpose of this Code.
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9737 FAILURE TO COMPLY
A. Non-compliance with any condition on a variance shall constitute a
violation of the Code.
B. Each variance granted under the provisions of this article shall
become null and void unless:
I. The construction authorized by said variance or permit shall have
commenced within one hundred and eighty (180) days after the
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granting of said variance or for such other period as the
Commission may have established, and pursued diligently to its
completion, or •
2. The occupancy of land or buildings authorized by such variance
has taken place within one hundred and eighty (180) days, or
such other period as the Commission may have established, after
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C. Where circumstances beyond the control of the applicant cause delays
which do not permit compliance with the time limits established here-
in, the Commission may grant an extension of time for a period not to
exceed an additional ninety (90) days.
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Part 4--Minor Exception Permits
9740 PURPOSE
This Part provides for the granting of minor exceptions to the development
standards of this Code by the Director in those cases where such minor except-
ions are warranted by practical difficulties, unnecessary hardships, or
results that, without the minor exception, may be inconsistent with the general
intent of this Code.
9741 SCOPE
The Director may grant minor exception permits authorizing up to a twenty (20)
percent reduction in lot dimension, setback, and open space requirements, upon
the finding that such reduction is consistent with the intents of this Part,
and the construction of fences, walls, or hedges exceeding 42 inches in height
within the required front or street-side setback areas, or walls or hedges
exceeding five (5) feet in height at any other location, and other special
case fences pursuant to Chapter 6, Part 2.
9742 APPLICATION
Application for a minor exception permit shall be made on forms provided by
the City and shall include such plans as may reasonably be required by the
Director for a complete understanding of the request, and a filing fee as
established by Resolution of the City Council.
9743• NOTIFICATION
Upon receipt of a complete application for a minor exception permit, the Dir-
ector shall notify the owners of all adjacent property of the proposed use and/
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directly abut, or are directly across any public or private right-of-way from
the subject property.
9744 ACTION BY DIRECTOR .
Not sooner than ten (10) days after the owners of adjacent property are
notified, nor later than twenty (20) days after receipt of the application., the
Director shall either grant, deny, or grant with conditions the minor exception
permit. Any conditions shall be such as to assure that the minor exception
permit is within the intents of this Part. Non-compliance with any conditions
of a minor exception permit shall constitute a violation of -the Code. Notice
of the Director's decision shall be sent to all owners of adjacent property
and to the Planning Commission at its next regularly scheduled meeting.
9745 APPEALS
• No minor exception permit shall be effective until ten (10) days after issuance,
and no development permitted by a minor exception permit shall be initiated or
construction started sooner than ten (10) days after issuance. The applicant
or any other interested person may appeal the Director's decision to the
Planning Commission by filing a written appeal, on forms provided by the
Director, together with an appeal fee as established by Resolution of the
City Council within this ten (10) day period. Any such appeal shall suspend
the minor exception permit until resolution of the appeal by the Planning
Commission.
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9 746 EXPIRATION .
If the development permitted by a minor exception permit is not initiated
within one hundred and eighty (180) days from the date of issuance, the
minor exception permit shall expire and become null and void. The Director
may provide for a shorter time limit by condition of approval, or may grant
extensions beyond the period for good cause.
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Part 5--Zone Changes and Code Amendments
9750 PURPOSE
This Part provides for changes of the zoning designation on properties
where such change is in conformity with the General Plan and where such
zone change is warranted by considerations of access, surrounding development,
and timing of development. It is also the intent of this Part to provide
for amendments to this Code, as the City may deem necessary or desirable.
9751 ADOPTION PROCEDURE
An amendment to any part of this Code pertaining to the development or a
change of zone of any property within the City shall be adopted pursuant to
this Part. All other amendments to this Code may be adopted as other ordin-
ances are adopted.
9752 CITY INITIATION OF ZONE CHANGE OR CODE AMENDMENT
Amendment to this Code may only be initiated by the City. Any person may, by
letter to the City Council, request that the City consider initiation of an
amendment.
When a zone change or code amendment proceeding is initiated by the City Council,
it shall follow the following procedure:
A. The Director shall set a time and place for a public hearing and order
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B. The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing. A copy of the
Planning Commission's recommendation and reasons therefor shall be
filed with the Council within forty (40) days after the termination
of the public hearing.
C. The Council shall, after notice of same, hold a public hearing. The
decision of the Council shall be made public within sixty (60) days
after the termination of the public hearing.
9753 ZONE CHANGE INITIATION BY PETITION
Any person owning or having an interest in land may file a petition with the `
Director for a change of zone upon submission of application and.. payment. of a .
filing fee as required in this Part, except that a person may not file, and the
Director shall not accept a petition which is the same as, or substantially the
same as, a petition upon which final action has been taken either by the Planning
Commission or by the Council within twelve (12) months prior to the date of
said petition, unless accepted by motion of the Planning Commission or Council.
Any initiation by petition shall follow the procedures set forth below:
A. The Director shall set a time and place for a public hearing by the
Planning Commission and shall order the public notice thereof. Said
hearing shall be held not later than forty (40) days after receipt by
the Director of the completed petition.
B. The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing. A copy of the
Planning Commission's recommendation and reasons therefor shall be
filed- with the Council within forty (40) days after the termination
of the public hearing. If the recommendation of the Planning Comm-
ission is negative, then no further action need be taken. If the
recommendation is positive, then the Council shall act pursuant to
Paragraph D of this Section.
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C. If a negative recommendation is made by the Planning Commission,
the petitioner or other interested person may appeal by filing a
written request, together with an appeal fee as established by
Resolution of the City- Council, with the City Clerk within five
(5) days after the Planning Commission files its recommendation
with the City Council. Submission of the written recommendations
of the Planning Commission to the City Clerk shall constitute
filing with the Council. .
D. If the recommendation is positive or an appeal is filed, the
Council shall, after notice of the same, hold a public hearing.
The decision of the Council shall be made public within sixty (60)
days after the termination of the public hearing.
9754 MODIFICATION_
The City Council may approve, modify or disapprove the recommendation of
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Planning' Commission, provided that any modification of the proposed ordinance •
or amendment by the City Council shall first be referred to the Planning
Commission for report and recommendation, but the Planning Commission shall
not be required to hold a public hearing thereon. Failure of the Planning
Commission to report within forty (40) days after the reference, or such
longer period as may be designated by the City Council, shall be deemed to
be approval of the proposed modification.
9755 APPLICATION
Petition for a zone change shall be made on forms provided by the City. The
petition shall be full and complete and shall be signed by at least one P erson .
owning property within the area proposed for a change of zone. Such petition
shall include plans for the proposed development of all property within the
zone change area, said plans to include, as a minimum, a general site p lan show- •
ing approximate location and use of all buildings (including number of units
for multiple family developments) , location of points of access, parking and
loading areas (including number of parking and loadin g spaces s proposed) ,P walk-
ways and planting areas.
9756 FILING FEE .
A filing fee for a zone change shall be as established by Resolution of the
City Council.
9757 NOTIFICATION
A. Notice of the proposed zone change or code amendment shall be u
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in a newspaper of general circulation not less than ten (10) days
11/ before the date set for a public hearing. The notice shall contain
thereon the time and place for said hearing and any additional data
related to the proposed amendment or change of zone deemed necessary
by the Director.
Be The following notice shall also be given for a proposed zone change:
Written notices of the proposed zone change shall be mailed to the
owners of property within the boundaries and within five hundred (500)
feet of the exterior boundaries of the property described in the
application, using for this purpose the name and address of such
owners as are shown on the tax rolls of the County. Said notice
shall contain thereon the time and place for the hearing and any ad-
ditional data necessary to identify the requested change of zone and
the property to which it applies. Said notice shall be mailed not
less then ten (10) days prior to the hearing.
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9758 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
Whenever a code amendment or zone change is recommended by the Planning
Commission, such recommendation shall be by resolution of the Planning
Commission adopted by at least three (3) affirmative votes.
9759 ADVERSE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
In the event the report back of the Planning Commission on any proposed
change, initiated in accordance with this Part, is adverse to or opposed to
the proposed change so referred, or in the event the Council desires to
effect any change in this Code contrary to a recommendation of the Planning
Commission submitted to the Council, then any ordinance effecting such change
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shall not be adopted except by at least three (3) affirmative votes of the
Council.
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If development in accordance with the General Site Plan is not commenced
within one (1) year of the effective date of the zone change ordinance, the
Planning Commission may initiate proceedings to change the zonin g back to
• the original zone. One extension of up to one (1) year period may be granted
by the Planning Commission for good cause.
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RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 9760
Part 6--Site Plan Review
9760 PURPOSE
The site plan review procedure enables the Director to check development
proposals for conformity with the provisions of this Ordinance and for the
manner in which they are applied when no other" application is required
under this Code.
9761 APPLICATION
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prior to application for a building permit and a fee as established
by Resolution of the City Council. The number of copies required
shall be determined by the Director.
B. The site plan shall be reviewed by the Director or his authorized
staff- member for conformity with provisions of the Code. The P lans
may be approved and signed by the Director or his authorized staff
member which stipulate that the development as shown (with any changes
noted by the Director or his authorized staff member) conforms with
the development regulation of the zone.
C. No building permit shall be issued until the site P lan`s have been
approved in accordance with this Section and no Certificate of
Occupancy shall be issued unless the development complies with the
approved site plan and all conditions attached thereto.
D. The site plan shall indicate clearly and with full dimensions the
following information, except insofar as waived by the Planning
Director.
1. Lot dimensions
2. All buildings and structures: location, size, height, proposed
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3. Yards and space between buildings
4. Walls, fences and landscaping: location, height and materials.
5. Off-street parking: location, dimensions of parking area, number
of spaces, arrangement of spaces, and internal circulation
pattern
6. Access: pedestrian, vehicular, service; and definitions of all •
points of ingress and egress
7. Signs: location, size,height, and method of illumination
8. Loading: location, dimensions, number of spaces, internal circula-
tion and access from public streets
. 9. Lighting: general nature, location and hoodin g devices
10. Proposed street dedications and improvements
11. Landscaping, if required by the provisions of this Section
12. Outdoor storage and activities, if permitted in the zone: type,
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location and height of screening devices
13. Drainage and grading plan
14. Waste disposal facilities
15. Location of utility poles
16. Such other data as may be required to assist the Planning Director
to act on the plan.
9762 EXPIRATION
If the development permitted by approval of the plan is not initiated within
one hundred and eighty (180) days from the date of approval, the approval shall
all
expire and become null and void. The Director may grant extensions beyond the
period for good cause.
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RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 9810
CHAPTER 8 - ADMINISTRATION
Part 1 - Nonconformities
9810 PURPOSE
This Part provides for lots, uses and structures which are or become noncon-
forming with the standards of this Code, specifies the conditions under which
nonconformities may continue, and prohibits the expansion of nonconformities.
9811 APPLICABILITY
The provisions of this Code shall apply to all lots, uses and structures which
do not meet the standards of this Code as a result of noncompliance upon adop-
tion of this Code, or amendments thereto, or upon annexation of territory to
the City.
9812 CONTINUANCE OF NONCONFORMITIES .
Nonconforming lots, uses, and structures may be continued subject to the pro-
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visions of this Part.
9813 NONCONFORMING LOTS
All lots which do not meet the minimum lot area and dimension standards of the
District in which they are located are hereby deemed nonconforming lots, and
the following provisions shall apply: .
A. Undeveloped, nonconforming lots may be used and have a structure
erected upon them; however, if such lot is contiguous to another lot
of the same ownership on the effective date of this Code, and any
combination of such lots will meet the area or dimension standards
of this Code, such lots shall be considered to be an undivided parcel
for the purposes of this Code, and the separate lots shall be com-
bined and recorded-as one lot- prior to the use of, and prior to the
issuance of a building permit for any construction on the lot, or
contiguous commonly-owned lot where this condition exists. •
B. No nonconforming lot shall be reduced in area or dimensions if such
reduction would result in a greater degree of nonconformity.
9814 NONCONFORMING USES
All uses which are not listed as permitted uses in the district in which such
use is being conducted, and all uses which, if presently initiated, would re-
quire a conditional use permit and which do not have a conditional use permit
are hereby deemed nonconforming uses, and the following provisions shall
apply:
A. No nonconforming use shall be expanded or moved in whole or in part
to any portion of the lot or parcel or other structure other than •
that occupied by such use at the effective date of the provisions of
this Part, except as providedin Chapter 2, Part 1 (Section 9213) .
B. No nonconforming use may be changed- to a different nonconforming use.
C. If a nonconforming use is discontinued for a period of one hundred
and eighty (180) days or more, such nonconforming use shall not be
re-.established.
9815E NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES
Except for single family residences in single family residential districts,
all structures,including main buildings, accessory buildings, walls, fences,
and other structures, which do not meet the height or setback standards,or
which result in open space less than required, or for which the number of
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in commercial districts, are hereby deemed to be nonconforming structures,
and the following provisions shall apply:
A. No physical change, enlargement, extension, or reduction which in-
creases the degree or extent of the nonconformity shall be made.
B. Any nonconforming structure which is damaged may be restored to ori-
ginal condition,provided that the cost of such restoration does not
exceed fifty (50) percent of the replacement value of the structure,
as determined by the Director, and that the reconditioning must
start within one (1) year from the date when the damage occurred.
C. The provisions of this Part shall not apply to signs (see Chapter 6,
•Part 7) .
D. Single- family residences in single family residential districts may
be restored to original condition and may be expanded to conform to
the setback standards in effect as of December 1, 1975.
9816 NONCONFORMING SITE DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING APPURTENANCES
Except for single family residences, where the development of_ any site or
any building appurtenance does not meet the standards of Chapter 6 for yard
landscaping, fencing and screening, undergrounding of utilities, and/or
mechanical equipment screening, no building permit for a new structure or an
addition to an existing structure which adds twenty-five (25) percent or more
to the floor area shall be issued,unless plans to bring any nonconforming
site development or building appurtenance into compliance with the standards
of this Code, or as near to compliance as is practically feasible, are ap-
proved by the Director. No Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued until
such improvements are completed per the approved plans.
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9820 PURPOSE
This Part assures compliance with the provisions of the Development Code.
9821 VIOLATION AND PENALTIES
Any person, firm or corporation, whether as principal, agent, employee or
otherwise, violating or causing the violation of any of the provisions of this
Code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be
punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) , or by
imprisonment for a term not to exceed six (6) months, or by both such fine
and imprisonment. Such person, firm or corporation shall be deemed guilty of
a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of which any
violation of this Code is committed or continued by such a person, firm or
corporation and shall be punishable as herein provided.
9822 ENFORCEMENT
It shall be the duty of the Director of Planning or his authorized agent to
enforce the provisions of this Code. This duty shall include taking such
legal action as may be necessary to assure compliance.
9823 EVIDENCE OR PROCEDURE .
Formal rules of evidence or procedure which are followed in court shall not
be applied to hearings before the Council or Commission. No action, inaction
or recommendation regarding any planning or zoning matter by either the
Council or Commission or any staff member shall be held void or invalid or be
set aside by any court on the ground of the improper consideration or rejec-
tion of evidence or by reason of any error or otherwise in any of the admini-
strative or legislative procedures, so long as such error was not prejudicial
or injurious to the complainant and the omission of such error would not have
afforded a different decision by the Council, Commission or staff.
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9830 PURPOSE .
This Part establishes an "Official Zoning Map" and procedures for its adminis-
tration.
9831 ZONING MAP
The Zoning Districts created by this Code and the boundaries of such Districts
are shown upon a map attached hereto and made a part of this Code, being desig-
nated as the "Official Zoning Map of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes", and said
map and all the notations, references and other information shown thereon shall
be as much a part of this Code as if the matters and information set forth by
said map were all duly described herein.
The Official Zoning Map shall be identified by the signature of the City Clerk
and bear the seal of the City under the following Y
Y llowing words. "This is to certify
that this is the Official Zoning Map of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif-
ornia", together with the date of the adoption of this Ordinance.
The original zoning map shall be kept on file with the Director and shall con-
stitute the original record. A copy of said map shall also be filed with the
City Clerk.
If,in accordance with the provisions of this*Chapter and the laws of the State
of California, changes are made in district boundaries or other matter ortra ed
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on the Official Zoning Map, such changes shall be entered on the Official
Zoning Map promptly after an ordinance making the amendment has been adopted by
the City Council,with an entry on the Official Zoning Map as follows: "On
(date) by Ordinance No. of the City Council the following (change/changes)
(was/were) made on the Official Zoning Map: (brief description of nature of
change) ", which entry shall be signed by the City Clerk.
A new amended Official Zoning Map shall be prepared by the Director at the end
of each fiscal year upon which is shown all changes and amendments enacted
during the previous period of time. Said Zoning Map shall thereafter be filed
with the City Clerk, Building Official, and Director.
No change of any nature shall be made in the Official Zoning Map or matter
shown thereon except in conformity with the procedures set forth in this Part.
Any unauthorized change of whatever kind by any person or persons shall be
considered a violation of this Chapter and punishable as provided by law.
9832 DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
Where indicated District boundaries are approximately street, alley or lot
lines, said lines are determined to be the boundaries of the District. Other-
wise, the boundaries shall be determined by the dimensions shown on the
"Official Zoning Map". In the absence of a dimension, the boundary shall be
determined by use of the scale shown on said map.
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channel or body of water included on the Zoning Map shall, unless otherwise
indicated, be included within the zone of adjoining property on either side
thereof; and where such street, alley, right-of-way, water course, drainage
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zoning districts, the center line of such right-of-way, water course, channel
or body of water shall be considered the boundary between zoning districts.
In the event that a vacated street, alley, right-of-way, or easement was the
boundary between two (2) districts, the new zoning district boundaries shall
be at the new property line or at a line established at or within fifty (50)
feet of the centerline of the street or alley that has been vacated.
Where uncertainties exist, the Commission shall, by written decision, determine
the location of the District boundary.
Where physical or cultural features existing on the ground at the effective
date of this Code are at variance with those shown on the Official Zoning Map,
or in other circumstances not covered inthis Section, the Planning Director,
with appeal to the Planning Commission, shall determine the location of the
boundary.
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9840 VALIDITY AND ADOABL
If any section, sentence PTION, clause SEVER or E phrase of this Code is for any reason
held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall
not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Code. The Council
of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby declares that it would have adopted
this Code and each section, sentence, clause and phrase hereof, irrespective
of the fact that any one (1) or more sections, sentences, clauses or phrases
be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
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CHAPTER 10 -- DIVISION OF LAND
Part 1--General Provisions
91010 PURPOSE
This Chapter coordinates subdivision planning, e.g. , lot design, street pat-
terns and access, and utility easements with the City's General and Specific
Plans for the comprehensive development of the community, and ensures that
areas within the subdivision dedicated for public and community purposes, e.g. ,
streets, easements for driveways and drainage, will not become an undue tax
burden in the future.
91011 CITATION AND AUTHORITY
A. This is adopted to supplement the Subdivision Map Act and may be -
cited as the Subdivision Ordinance of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
B. Compliance Required
It shall be unlawful for any person, as a principle, agent, or other-
wise to sell, lease, finance, or transfer title to any portion of any
subdivision.or parcel of land in the City or offer to do so, unless
and until all the requirements of this Ordinance have been complied
with.
91012 NECESSITY OF COMPLIANCE WITH GENERAL AND SPECIFIC PLANS
A. The Advisory Agency shall deny approval of a tentative subdivision
map if it makes any of the following findings:
1. That the proposed map is not consistent with applicable General
and Specific Plans.
2. That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is not
consistent with applicabler General and Specific Plans.
3. That the site is not physically suitable for the type of develop-
ment.
4. That the site is not physically suitable for the proposed density
of development.
5. That the design of the subdivision or proposed improvements are
likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially
• and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat.
6. That the design of the subdivision or the type of imprcvements. is
likely to cause serious public health problems.
7. That the design of the subdivision or the type- of improvements
will conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large for
access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision.
In this connection, the Agency may approve a map if it finds that
alternate easements for access or for use will be provided and
that these will be substantially equivalent to one previously ac-
quired by the public. This sub-section shall apply only to ease-
ments established by judgement of a court of competent jurisdic-
tion.
B. A report by the Planning Agency as to conformity to the General Plan,
required pursuant to Section 65402 of the Government Code as the re-
sult of a proposed division of land,may be included as part of the
Resolution of the Planning Agency on the action taken on such divi-
sion of land.
C. Such report is not required, for a proposed subdivision which in-
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1. The disposition of the remainder of a larger parcel which was ac-
quired and used in part for street purposes;
2. Acquisitions, dispositions, or abandonments for street widening;
or
3. Alignment projects, provided that the Advisory Agency expressly
finds that any such disposition for street purposes, acquisitions,
dispositions, or abandonments for street widening, or alignment
projects is of a minor nature. .
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A. Applicability
The necessity for tentative, final and parcel maps shall be governed
by provisions of this Ordinance.
B. Required Maps
1. A tentative and final map shall be required for all subdivisions
creating five (5) or more parcels, five (5) or more condominiums,
as defined in Section 783 of the Civil Code, or a community apart-
ment project containing five (5) or more parcels, except where: .
a. The land before division contains less than five (5) acres,
each parcel created by the division abuts upon a maintained
public street or highway, and no dedications or improvements
are required by the City Council; or
b. Each parcel created by the division has a gross area of
twenty (20) acres or more and has an approved access to a
maintained public street or highway; or
c. The land consists of a parcel or parcels of land having ap-
proved access to a public street or highway which comprises
part of a tract of land zoned for industrial or commercial
development and which has the approval of the City Council as
to street alignments and width; or
d. Each parcel created by the division has a gross area of forty
(40) acres or more.
2. A parcel map shall be required for those subdivisions described
in sub-paragraphs l-a,b,c, and d above, or any division contain-
ing four (4) or less parcels.
3. When deemed appropriate, the Advisory Agency may require a tenta-
tive parcel map for those subdivisions described in sub-paragraphs
1-a,b,c, and d above.
C. Condominium Project and Community Apartment
1: A tentative and final map shall be required for a condominium pro-
ject and community apartment project, and fees shall be imposed
on the basis of parcels or lots of the surface of the land shown
thereon as included in the project, including those parcels or
lots shown in common ownership.
2. Tentative and final maps for initial construction or conversion
of existing structures for residential occupancy shall conform to
the criteria of the Code for the Residential Planned Development
(RPD) Districts.
D. Parcel Maps
1. A parcel map shall be filed and recorded for any subdivision for
which a tentative and final map is not required by the Subdivision
Map Act.
2. Such maps shall meet all the requirements of the Subdivision Map
Act and of this Ordinance and shall show all dedications or of-
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fers of dedication thereon. The Planning Agency may require
that such dedications or offers of dedication be made by deed in
lieu of or in addition to appearing on the map.
3. A parcel map shall not be required for subdivisions as to which a
final or parcel map is not otherwise required by this Chapter for
transfers made between governmental agencies, if the legislative
body finds the proposed division of land is in compliance with
the requirements as to area, improvement and design, flood water
drainage control, appropriate improved public roads, sanitary
disposal facilities, water supply availability, environmental
protection, and other requirements of this Chapter and State law.
E. Recordation of Maps
Of the maps required by this Ordinance, only final and parcel maps
may be recorded in the Office of the County Recorder.
F. Required Consent of Property Owners
No map required by this Ordinance which creates a subdivision shall
be filed with the City without the written consent of all parties hav-
ing any record title interest in the real property proposed to be sub-
divided, except as otherwise provided by this Ordinance.
G. Annexation of Subdivided Land
I. When any area in a subdivision as to which a final map has been
finally approved by the Board of Supervisors and filed for record
pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act is thereafter annexed to the
City, the final map and any agreements relating to such subdivi-
sion shall continue to govern such subdivision.
2. When any area in a subdivision or proposed subdivision as to which
a tentative map has )peen been filed but a final map has not been fin-
ally approved by the County, or as to which a parcel map is re-
quired by this Ordinance, but the final act required to make such
parcel map effective has not been taken, is annexed to the City,
all procedures and regulations required by this Ordinance shall
be deemed to commence as of the effective date of the annexation
and the map shall comply with the requirements of the Ordinances
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91020 PROCEDURES
A. Pre-Filing Conference . .
Prior to filing any map or subdivision, the prospective subdivider
may, on appointment, meet with Environmental Services Department
staff. to discuss possible subdivision design, dedication requirements,
and supplemental information the Advisory Agency may require. Pre-
filing conferences are optionalr however, a map of subdivision shall
not be considered as filed until all standards and supplemental infor-
mation and materials have been submitted to the Environmental Services
Department.
B. Parcel Map Filing and Review
1. The -subdivider shall file a tentative parcel map and all accompa-
- vying materials with the Environmental Services Department. The
Director shall review the map and the accompanying materials and
cause a report regarding the same to be forwarded to both the -
Planning Commission and subdivider.
2. The Planning Commission shall review all materials submitted and .
shall either approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the
map. Action must be taken on the map within fifty (50) days of
its filing, ard the subdivider must be notified.
3. All property owners within three hundred (300) feet of any prop-
erty of an approved or conditionally approved parcel map shall be
notified as to the location of the property involved and all con-
ditions and restrictions attached thereto.
4. Appeals
Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Planning Commission may
appeal said decision in writing within fifteen (15) days. A
hearing before the City Council shall be scheduled within thirty
(30) days of such an appeal. Council may sustain, modify, re-
ject, or overrule the Planning Commission decision. In any case,
a decision must be rendered within seven (7) days of the conclu-
sion of the appeal hearing, or, if the Council fails to act, the
map shall be deemed to be approved. .
C. Expiration
1. Approved or conditionally approved tentative parcel maps shall ex-
pire within twelve (12) months, unless an extension within that
twelve (12) months period is granted by the Director. Said ex
tension shall not exceed six (6) months.
2. Denial of extension by the Director may be appealed in writing to
the City Council within fifteen (15) days.
D. Final Parcel Map
1. Said map shall be consistent with all the conditions, restric-
tions, and corrections upon which the tentative map was approved.
Where possible, all conditions and restrictions shall be clearly
and graphically denoted on the final parcel map. Where such
conditions and/or restrictions cannot be graphically denoted,
they shall be clearly and conspicuously written on the final par-
cel map. When a tentative parcel map is approved without condi-
tions or corrections, the tentative parcel map may serve as the
final parcel map.
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2. The Director shall review the final parcel map within ten (10
working days of its submittal. When found to be consistent with
the conditions, restrictions and corrections of the approved or
conditionally approved tentative parcel map, the Director shall
issue a Certificate of Compliance and shall cause the same to be
sent to the subdivider and the County Hall of Records. The sub-
divider may then record the parcel map pursuant to the procedures
and criteria as set forth in Section. 91022.
91021 TEN TAT I VE PARCEL MAPS •
The content and form of the tentative parcel map shall be governed by the pro-
visions of this Ordinance and shall be prepared in accordance with the follow-
ing criteria:
A. Tentative Parcel Map Size
The map size shall be 18" x 26". .
B. Map Scale
Each map shall be drawn to an engineer's scale large enough to clearly
show the details of the plan thereon. The minimum scale shall be one
(1) inch equals one hundred (100) feet, unless otherwise approved, and
in no case shall the scale be smaller than one (1) inch equals two
hundred (200) feet.
C. Graphic and Linear Representation
Proposed lines and features within the tentative parcel map shall be
represented on the tentative map, as follows: .
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1. Parcel map boundary - heavy, double-width solid line.
2. Proposed streets and parcel lines - heavy solid line.
3. Existing parcel lines -' light solid line.
4. Easements - light dashed line and labeled as to intended use,
whether existing or proposed, public or private, and whether to
remain or to be quit-claimed.
5. Water lines, sewers, storm drains, etc. - heavy dashed lines and
labeled as to intended use, whether existing _or proposed, and
whether to remain or to be removed.
• 6. Existing contours - light dashed line with elevations denoted.
7. Proposed contours and pads - solid line with elevations denoted.
D. Required Information
1. A title block containing the following information: names ad-
dresses, and telephone numbers of the property owner or°owners of
record, the subdivider, and the person and firm that proposed the
map.
2. Descriptive Information
North arrow, scale, date, number of parcels, gross area, and con-
tour interval.
3. Location and Boundary Delineation
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a. The tentative parcel map boundary lines shall be to the cen-
terline of any existing abutting local public street or any
existing or proposed arterial highway. However, if any por-
tion of the-street or highway is not owned in fee by the sub-
divider, the owner of such street or highway shall be identi-
fied on the map, but approval for filing is not required from
such owner. The final parcel map boundary lines shall be to
the limits of fee ownership within such streets or highways,
and this shall be deemed to be "in conformance with the ten-
. tative parcel map".
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b. A general location diagram showing the location of the tenta-
tive parcel map in relation to existing and proposed arterial
highways, including the closest approximate distance from each
highway to the tentative tract.
c. A description of the tentative parcel map boundary in suffi-
cient detail to describe the approximate location of all of
the boundary lines. At the option of the subdivider, this
- - description may be shown on a separate sheet accompanying the
tentative map. .
4. Supplemental Information
a. If the parcel or parcels being subdivided are a parcel or par-
cels on a recorded parcel map, or a record of survey map, or
a lot or lots on a recorded tract map, reference shall be
made to said recorded map. In the event the parcel or parcels
have not been shown on such recorded parcel map or recorded
tract map or have not been shown on a record of survey map, a
conveyance or conveyances legally dividing such parcel or par-
cels from surrounding parcels shall be attached to the tenta-
tive map application.
b. The parcel layout, including the approximate dimensions of
each parcel and a number for each proposed parcel.
c. The proposed use of parcels.
d. The width and approximate locations of all existing or pro-
posed easements or rights-of-way, whether public or private,
for roads, drainage, sewers, or flood controls or slope main-
tenance.
e. The locations, widths, and approximate grades of all proposed
street and highway improvements, including street intersec-
tions, medians, driveways, alleys, curbs and gutters, side-
walks, and pavement edges within the proposed tract. Said lo-
cations may be shown either in plan or by reference to a
cross-section on the tentative map.
f. The locations and widths of all existing street and highway
improvements, including street intersections, medians, drive-
ways, alleys, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, and edges of pave-
ment within two hundred (200) feet of the boundaries of the
proposed parcel map.
g. The locations of all areas subject to inundation or flood haz-
ard, and the locations, width and directions of flow of all
watercourses and flood control channels.
h. The locations and outline to scale of each existing building,
portion thereof, or structure above ground within the sub-
division, noting thereon whether or not such building or
structure is to be removed from or remain in the development
of the subdivision.
i. The location of any excavations within the subdivision or
within two hundred (200) feet of any portion of the subdivi-
sion, the location of any existing wells, cesspools, sewers,
culverts, storm drains, and underground structures within the
subdivision, and a statement noting whether or not such uses
are to be abandoned, to be removed, or to remain.
j. Use or uses proposed in the tentative tract as specified by
applicable or pending zoning district regulations. If for
multiple family dwelling uses (including condominium and com-
munity apartment projects) , the proposed number of units
shall be stated.
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k. Approximate radius of all centerline curbs on highways,
streets, alleys, and vehicular accessways.
1. Proposed method of sewage disposal and the name of the "sewer-
ing agency, and the capacity of the collector and the sewage
treatment facility.
m. Name of proposed water supplier.
n. Type of other utilities which are proposed to serve the sub-
division, including but not limited to gas, electricity, com-
munications, and cable television; the name of the utility
company or agency that will provide the service; and a nota-
tion as to whether the utilities will be above or under
ground.
o. The drainage area tributary to the subdivision and a statement
setting forth in detail, but not quantitatively, the manner in
which storm runoff will enter the subdivision, the manner in
which it will be carried through the subdivision boundaries
will be assured, and, where applicable, with reference to any
duly adopted Master Plan of Drainage.
p. A statement certifying to one of the following and signed by
the subdivider or his authorized agent:
(1). That the subdivider is the property owner of record; or
(2) That the property owner of record consents to the filing
of the tentative parcel map.
q. The height, area, and configuration, both existing and pro-
posed, of man-made slopes shall be clearly shown. All slope
areas shall be shown by type.
r. The approximate location of all trees standing within the
boundaries of the proposed map.
s. A copy of any restrictive covenants proposed shall be appen-
dixed to the map.
t. A "Revision Block" shall be placed on each revised map and all
changes shall be clearly indicated.
u. Building height limitation for each lot.
v. Sections "e" through "u" may be waived by the Director.
91022 FINAL PARCEL MAPS
The content and form of the final parcel map shall conform to the provisions
of this Ordinance and Section 66445 of the Subdivision Map Act.
A. Title Sheet shall show the following:
1. The appropriate certificates and acknowledgements in an acceptable
form, as required in the Subdivision Map Act.
2. Certificates signed and acknowledged by all parties having any
record title interest in the real property to be subdivided will
not be required, except when dedications or offers of dedication
are made on the parcel map.
3. The provisions of Sections 66477.1, 66477.2, and 66477.3 of the
Subdivision Map Act relating to dedication on final maps shall
apply to dedications and offers of dedication on parcel maps.
B. Descriptive Information .
1. North arrow, scale, date, number of parcels, and gross area.
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2. If more than one (1) map sheet is used, there shall be an index
map showing the general plan of the subdivision and portions
thereof included on each map sheet.
C. Supplemental Information .
1. The bearing and length of each parcel line shall be drawn on the
map.
2. The basis of bearing. shall be shown on one map sheet of each par-
cel map. .
3. Parcels containing one acre or more shall show the net acreage to
the nearest one-hundredth (1/100) of an acre.
4. Each parcel shall be numbered consecutively, commencing with the
number one (1) .
5. The length, radius, and total central angle and bearings of ter-
minal radii of each curve and the bearing of each radial line to
each parcel corner on each curve, and the central angle of each
segment within each parcel shall be shown thereon.
6. The final parcel map shall show the centerline data, width and
side lines of all easements to which the parcels in the subdivi-
sion are subject.
7. The final parcel map shall show the centerline, its elevation, and
total width of each highway, street or alley to be dedicated.
The border of the map shall be shown along the centerline of any
street or highway that defines a limit of the parcel being sub-
divided.
8. When vehicular access rights from any parcel to any highway or
street are restricted, such rights shall be offered for dedica-
° Lion to the City by the appropriate certificate on the title
sheet, and a note saying "Vehicular Access Rights Dedicated To
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes" shall be lettered along the high-
way or street adjacent to the parcels affected on the final par-
cel map.
9. Any city or county boundary line adjoining the subdivision shall
be clearly designated and tied in upon the final parcel map.
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91030 PROCEDURES
A. Pre-Filing Conference
Section 91020-A regarding pre-filing conferences for parcel maps shall
apply.
B. Tentative Tract Map Filing and Review
1. The subdivider shall file a tentative tract map and all accompany-.
ing materials with the Environmental Services Department. The
Planning Commission shall review the map and the accompanying
materials and cause a report regarding the same to be forwarded
to the City Council and subdivider.
2. The City Council shall hold a public hearing on the tentative map.
Notice of the hearing shall be given pursuant to Section 66451.3
of the Subdivision Map Act, with legal notice as required and
notification to all property owners within three hundred (300)
feet of said subdivision at least ten (10) days before said hear-
ing.
3. The City Council shall approve, conditionally approve, or disap-
prove the tentative tract map within fifty (50) days after its
filing, unless a definite extension of time is mutually agreed
upon by the Council and the subdivider. The decision of the City
Council shall be reported in writing to the subdivider.
4. The tentative tract map shall be deemed approved if no action is
taken within this fifty (50) day period or any authorized exten-
sion thereof, but only insofar as said map complies with the Sub-
division Map Act and the applicable ordinances of the City.
C. Expirations
Approved or conditionally approved tentative tract maps shall expire
within twelve (12) months, unless an extension within that twelve
(12) month period is granted by the City Council. Said extension
shall not exceed six (6) months.
D. Final Tract Map Filing and Review
1. Final tract map prepared by or under the direction of a registered v
civil engineer or licensed surveyor, along with all,necessary
certificates and acknowledgements, must be submitted`to the En-
vironmental Services Department before the expiration date of
the approved or conditionally approved .tentative tract map.
2. If required improvements and dedications are not completed, im-
provement and dedication agreements must be obtained before the
final tract map can be filed.
3. The Director shall review the final tract map and cause a report
to be transmitted to the City Council regarding same.
4. Within ten (10) days of its filing or at its next regular meet-
ing, the City Council shall review" the final tract map. If
found to be in substantial compliance with the approved tentative
tract map and any conditions or restrictions imposed thereon, the
City Council shall approve the final tract map.
5. The final tract map shall be deemed approved if no action is
taken within the time period specified in Section D--4.
E. Certificate of Compliance
1. When a final tract map is approved, the Director shall cause a
Certificate of Compliance to be issued.
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thereof shall be forwarded to the County ReQorder.
91031 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
The content and form of tentative tract maps shall be governed by the provi-
sions of this Ordinance and shall be prepared in accordance with the follow-
ing criteria:
A. Map Size
The map size shall be 18"*'x 26".
B. Map Scale
Each map shall be drawn to an engineer's scale large enough to
clearly show the details of the plan thereon. The minimum scale
shall be one (1) inch equals one hundred (100) feet, unless other-
wise approved, and in no case shall the scale be smaller than one
(1) inch equals two hundred (200) feet.
C. Graphic and Linear Representation
Proposed lines and features within the tentative tract shall be rep
resented on the tentative map as follows:
1. Tract boundary - heavy, double-width solid line.
2. Proposed streets and lot lines - heavy solid line.
3. Existing lot lines - light solid line.
. 4. Easements - light dashed line and labeled as to intended use,
whether existing or proposed, public or private, and whether to
remain or to be quit-claimed.
5. Water lines, sewers, storm drains, etc. - heavy dashed line and
labeled as to intended use, whether existing or proposed and
whether to remain or to be removed.
6. Existing contours - light dashed line with elevations denoted.
7. Proposed, contours and pads - heavy solid lines.with elevations •
denoted.
D. Required Information
1. Title Block Containing the Following Information:
a. The tentative tract number.
b. Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the property }
owner or owners of record, the subdivider, and the person
and firm that proposed the map.
2. Descriptive Information
a.. North arrow, scale, date, number of lots, gross area, and
contour interval.
b. Location and Boundary Delineation
(1) The tentative tract map boundary lines shall be to the
centerline of any existing abutting local public street
or any existing or proposed arterial highway. However,
if any portion of the street or highway is not owned in
fee by the subdivider (person certifying ownership in
Sec. 91016D-1a) , the owner of such street or highway
shall be identified on the map, but approval for filing
is not required from such owner. The final tract map .
boundary lines shall be to the limits of fee ownership
within such streets or highways and this shall be
deemed to be "in conformance with the tentative tract
map".
(2) A general location diagram showing the location of the
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tentative tract in relation to existing and proposed
arterial highways, including the closest approximate
distance from each highway to the tentative tract.
(3) A description of the tentative tract boundary suf-
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ficient detail to describe the approximate location of
all of the boundary lines. At the option of the subdi
• v-ider, this description may be shown on a separate
sheet accompanying the tentative map.
c. Supplemental Information
(1) The lot layout, including the approximate dimensions of
each lot or parcel.
(2) A lot number of each proposed building site.
(3) An alphabetical identification for each parcel not P ro-
posed as a building site and an explanation- as to its
intended use.
(4) The width and approximate locations of all existing or
proposed easements or rights-of-way, whether public or
private, for roads, drainage, sewers, or flood control,
slope maintenance or recreation purposes.
(5) The locations, widths and approximate grade of all
• existing and proposed street and highway improvements,
including street intersections, medians, driveways,
alleys, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, and pavement
edges within the proposed tract. Said locations may be
shown either in plan or by reference to a cross-section
shown on the tentative map.
(6) The locations and widths of all existing street and .
highway improvements, including street intersections,
medians, driveways, alleys, curbs and gutters, sidewalks
and edges of pavement within two hundred (200) feet of
the boundaries of the proposed tract.
(7) The locations of all areas subject to inundation or
flood hazard and the locations, widths and directions
of flow of all watercourses and flood control channels.
(8) The location and outline to scale of each existing
building, portion thereof, or structure above ground
within the subdivision,noting thereon whether or not
such building or structure is to be removed from or re-
main in the development of the subdivision.
(9) The location of any excavations within the subdivision
or within two hundred (200) feet of any portion of the
subdivision, the location of any existing wells, cess-
pools, sewers, culverts, storm drains, and underground ,
structures within the subdivision, and a statement
noting'whether or not such uses are to be abandoned, to
be removed, or to remain.
(10) Use or uses.proposed in the tentative tract asspecified
. by applicable or pending zoning district regulations.
If for multiple family dwelling uses (including condo-
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(11) Type and extent of proposed street improvements, and di-
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(12) Approximate radius of all centerline curves on highways,
streets, alleys, and vehicular accessways.
(13) Proposed method of sewage disposal and the name of the
sewering agency, and the capacity of thecollector and
11/ the sewage treatment facility.
(14) Name of proposed water supplier.
(15) Type of other utilities which are proposed to serve the
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subdivision, including but not limited to gas, electri-
city, communications, and cable television; the name of
the utility company or agency that will provide the
service; and a notation that the utilities will be
underground.
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(16) The drainage area tributary to the subdivision and a
statement setting forth in detail, but not quantita-
tively, the manner in which storm runoff will enter the
subdivision, and the manner in which disposal beyond
the subdivision boundaries will be assured.
(17) A statement certifying to one of the following and
signed by the subdivider or his authorized agent:
(a) That the subdivider is the property owner of record;
or
(b) That the property owner of record consents to the
filing of tentative tract map. •
(18) The park location, dimensions, net area, and access if
a park is to be provided; and a statement setting forth,
in detail, how the requirements of the Local Park Code
are to be accomplished.
(19) The height, area and configuration of both existing and
proposed man-made slopes shall be clearly shown. All
slope areas shall be shown by type, i.e. , slope ratio,
cut or fill, and depth.
(20) The approximate location and height of all trees stand-
ing within the boundaries of the proposed map.
(21) A copy of any restrictive covenants proposed shall be
appendixed to the map.
(22) A "Revision Block" shall be placed on each revised map
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and all changes shall be clearly indicated.
(23) Building height limitations for each lot.
91032 FINAL TRACT MAPS
The content and form of the final tract maps shall be governed by the provi-
II/ sions of this Ordinance and shall be prepared in accordance with the follow-
ing criteria:
A. Preparation Requirements
1. The final tract map shall be prepared by or under the direction
of a registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor, and
shall be based upon a survey.
2. The hydrology and drainage plans shall be prepared by a licensed
civil engineer.
B. Map Size
The map size of each sheet shall be 18" x 26".
C. Map Scale
Each map shall be drawn to an engineer's scale large enough to
clearly show the details of the plan thereon.
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D. Graphic and Linear Representation
1. The final tract map shall be legibly drawn, printed or repro-
duced by a process guaranteeing a permanent record in black on
tracing cloth or polyester base film. Certificates, affidavits
and acknowledgements may be legibly stamped or printed upon the
map with opaque ink. If ink is used on polyester base film, the
ink surface shall be coated with a suitable substance to assure
permanent legibility.
2. A marginal line shall be drawn completely around each sheet,
leaving an entirely blank margin of one (1) inch.
3. The boundary line of a subdivision shall be indicated by a bor-
der of light blue ink approximately one-sixteenth (1/16) of an
inch in width applied on the reverse side of the tracing and
outside such boundary line. Such ink shall be of such density
as to be transferred to a blue line print of such map and not to
obliterate any line, figure or other data appearing on the map.
4. Proposed streets and lot lines — heavy solid line.
5. Existing lot lines - light solid line.
6. Easements - light dashed line and labeled as to intended use,
whether existing or proposed, public or private, and whether to
remain or to be quit-claimed.
E. Required Information
The final tract map shall contain the required information as speci-
fied herein.
1. Title Block
The final tract number and legal description.
2. Descriptive Information
a. Every sheet comprising the map shall bear a north arrow,
scale, date, .number of lots, gross area, sheet number and •
number of sheets comprising the map.
b. When the final map consists of more than 'two sheets, a key
map showing the relation. of the sheets shall be placed on
one sheet.
c: All survey and mathematical information and data necessary ,
to locate all monuments and to locate and retrace any and
all interior and exterior boundary lines appearing thereon
shall be shown, including bearings and distances of straight
lines, and radii, and arc length or chord bearings and
length for all curves, and such information as may be neces-
sary to determine the location of the centers of curves and
ties to existing monuments used to establish the subdivision
boundaries. Sufficient data must be shown to determine
readily the bearing and length of every lot line, block line
and boundary line. Dimensions of lots must be given as to
net dimensions to the boundaries of adjoining streets, and
shall be shown in feet and hundredths of feet. No ditto
marks shall be used. Lots containing one (1) acre or more
shall show,net acreage to nearest hundredths. Bearings and
• distances of straight lines, and radii and arc lengths for
all curves as may be necessary to determine the location of
the centers of curves shall be shown.
d. Each parcel shall be numbered and each block may be numbered
or lettered. Each street shall be named.
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e. The exterior boundary of the land included within the sub-
division shall be indicated by distinctive symbols and
clearly so designated. The map shall show the definite lo-
cation of the subdivision, and particularly its relation to
surrounding surveys. The adjoining corners of all adjoining
subdivisions shall be identified by lot and block numbers,
tract name and place of record or other proper designation.
f. Whenever the City Engineer has established the center line
of a street or alley adjacent to or in the proposed subdi-
visions, the data shall be shown on the final map, indica-
ting all monuments found making reference to a field book
or map. If the points were reset by ties, that fact shall
be stated.
g. The- final map shall show the location and description of
all monuments found in making the survey of the subdivision.
h. The map shall show the line of high water, in case the sub-
division is adjacent to a stream, and the areas subject to
periodic inundation by flood waters.
i. The map shall show the center and side lines of all streets,
the total width of all streets, the width of the portion
being dedicated and the width of existing dedications, the
widths each side of the center line.
j. The map shall show the side lines of all easements to which
the lots are subject. The easements must be clearly labeled
and identified, and if already of- record, its recorded ref-
erence given. If any easement is not definitely located of
record, a statement of such easement must appear on the
title sheet. Easements for storm drain, sewers and other
purposes° shall be indicated by dotted lines of, the same
width as the lines denoting street boundaries. The width
of the easement and the lengths and bearings of the lines
thereof and sufficient ties thereto to definitely locate
the easement with respect to the subdivision must be shown.
If the easement is being dedicated by the map, it shall be
properly set out in the owner's certificate of dedication.
k. City boundary lines crossing or abutting the subdivision
shall be clearly designated and referenced.
1. Lot numbers shall begin with the number one (1) and shall
continue consecutively through the tract, with no omissions
or duplications.
m. The final map shall particularly define, delineate, and
designate all lots intended for sale or reserved for private
purposes, all parcels offered for dedication for any pur-
pose, public or private, and any private streets permitted
under the provisions of this article, with all dimensions,
boundaries,courses clearly shown and defined in every case.
Parcels offered for dedication but not accepted shall be
designated by letter, and private streets offered, but not
accepted for dedication shall have inserted the words, "Not
a Public Street. "
n. Maps filed for the purpose of reverting subdivided land to
acreage shall be conspicuously titled "The Purpose of the
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o. When a soils report has been prepared, this fact shall be
noted on the final map, together with the date of the report
and the name of the engineer making the report.
p. The map shall also show all other data that is or may be re-
quired by law. .
F. Additional Material to be Filed With Map
At the time of the filing of the final map with the City, the sub-
divider shall also file therewith the following:
1. In the event any dedication is to be made for the public use, a
preliminary subdivision report, in the name of the owner of the
land, issued to or for the benefit and protection of the City,
showing all parties whose consent is necessary to pass clear
title to the land being subdivided, together with the nature of
their interests therein, except where the land embraced in such •
subdivision is registered under the Land Registration Act •
(Torrens Act) . If the land is so registered, a certified copy
of the certificate of title shall be furnished.
2. The instrument prohibiting traffic over the side lines of an ar-
terial highway, when and if the same is required pursuant to
this Ordinance.
G. Certificates and Acknowledgements
Prior to filing, those certificates and acknowledgements set forth
in this Ordinance shall appear on the final map and may be combined
where appropriate.
1. A certificate, signed and acknowledged by all parties having any
record title interest in the real property subdivided, consent-
ing to the preparation and recordation of the final map is re-
quired, except as follows:
a. Neither a lien for State, county, municipal, or local taxes
nor for special assessments, not beneficial under trust
deeds, nor a trust interest under bond indentures, nor me-
. chanics' liens constitute a record title interest in land
for the purpose of this Ordinance.
b. Signatures of parties owning the following types of-interests
• may be omitted if their names and the nature of their respec-
tive interests are stated on the final map:
(1) Rights-of-way, easements or other interests which can-
not ripen into a fee, except those owned by a public
entity or public utility unless it is determined by the
City Council that division and development of the prop-
. erty in the manner set forth on the final map will not
unreasonably interfere]with the free and complete exer-
cise of the public entity or public utility right-of-
way or easement; provided that such omission shall be
indicated by a reasonable statement of the circumstances
preventing the procurement of the signatures shall be
endorsed on the map. As a further requirement, the
• subdivider shall send by certified mail a sketch of the
proposed final map, together with a copy of this Sec-
tion, to any public entity or public utility which has
previously acquired a right-of-way or easement. If the
public entity or public utility objects to recording
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the final map without the signature of each public en-
tity or public utility, it shall so notify the subdi-
vider and the City Council within thirty (30) days
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omitted. Failure of the public entity or public utility
to object to recording the final map without its sig-
nature shall in no way affect its rights under the
right-of-way or easement.
(2) Rights-of-way, easements or reversions, which by reason •
of changed conditions, long disuse or laches appear to
be no longer of practical use or value,and signatures
are impossible or impractical to obtain. A statement
of the circumstances preventing the procurement of the
signatures shall also be stated on the map.
(3) Interests in or rights to minerals, including but not
limited to oil, gas, or other hydrocarbon substances,
if (1) the ownership of such interests or rights does
not include a right of entry on the surface of the land,
or (2) the use of the land, or the surface thereof, in
connection with the ownership of such interests or
rights is prohibited by zoning or other city ordinances
or regulations.
(4) Real property originally patented by the United States
or by the State of California, which original patent
reserved interest to either or both of such entities,
may be included in the final map without the consent of
the United States or the State of California thereto or
to dedications made thereon.
2. Dedications of or offers to dedicate interests in real property ,
shall be made by a certificate on the final map, signed and ac-
knowledged by those parties having any record title interest in
the real property being subdivided, subject to provisions of
Section 66436 of the Subdivision Map Act. In the event any
street shown on a subdivision map is not offered for dedication,
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the certificate may contain a statement to this effect. If such
statement appears on the map and if the map is approved by the
City Council, the use of any such street or streets by the pub-
lic shall be permissive only.
An offer of dedication of real property for street or public
II/ utility easement purposes shall be deemed not to include any
public utility facilities located on or under such real property,
unless and only to the extent and intent to dedicate such facil-
ities is expressly stated in the certificate.
3. A certificate for execution by the City Clerk stating that the - •
City Council approved the map and accepted, accepted subject to
improvement, or rejected, on behalf of the public, any real prop-
erty offered for dedication for public use in conformity with
the terms of the offer of dedication.
4. A certificate by the engineer or surveyor responsible for the
survey and final map is required. His certificate shall give
the date of the survey, state that the survey and final map were
made by him or under his direction, and that the survey is true
and complete as shown.
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The certificate shall also state that all the monuments are of
the character and occupy the positions indicated, or that they
will be set in such positions on or before a specified later
date. The certificate shall also state that the monuments are,
or will be, sufficient to enable the survey to be retraced.
5. A certificate by the City Engineer stating: (1) He has examined
the map, and (2) The subdivision as shown is substantially the
same as it appeared on the tentative map, and any approved alter-
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Part 4--Dedications, Improvements and Requirements
91040 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The standards and requirements of this Part shall apply to all final tract
and parcel maps. Additional requirements may be added by either the Director
Council, or the City Engineer. Exemption to these requirements may be granted
.. by the Director or by such person or agency prescribed herein.
91041 DEDICATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS
A. Public Streets, Highways, Alleys, Easements
1. All streets, highways, alleys, ways, easements, rights-of-way,
. . and parcels of land shown on the final tract map or parcel map
and intended for public use shall be offered for dedication
for use by appropriate certificate on the title page.
2. When vehicular access rights from any lot or parcel to any
highway or street are restricted, such rights shall be offered
for dedication to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes by the ap-
propriate certificate on the title sheet, and a note stating
"VEHICULAR ACCESS RIGHTS DEDICATED TO THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES" shall be lettered along the highway or street adjacent
to the lots or parcels affected on the final map.
3. All streets, highways, alleys, ways, easements, and rights-of-
way offered for dedication shall be developed and improved to
the standards of the 'City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
B. Private Streets, Alleys, or Ways
1. Private streets, alleys, or ways will be permitted only when
the welfare of the occupants of the subdivision will be better
served and that the public's welfare will not be impaired
through the use thereof or the kinds of improvements thereon.
Such private street, alley, or way shall not be offered for
dedication and shall be shown on the final tract or parcel map
as parcels lettered alphabetically.
2. All such access ways shall be governed by maintenance agree-
ments. Said agreements shall be approved by the City and made a
part of the property deeds.
C. Utility Easements
Any public or private utility easements required by the various
utilities shall be shown on the final tract map or parcel map and
.dedicated to the appropriate agency by separate document.
D. Drainage Easements
1. When storm drains are necessary for the general use of lot or
parcel owners in the subdivision and such storm drains are not
to be installed in the streets, alleys, or ways of such sub-
division, then the subdivider shall offer to dedicate upon the
final tract or parcel map thereof the necessary rights-of-way
for such facility.
2. When the property being subdivided, or any portion thereof, is
so situated as to be in the path of the natural drainage from
adjoining unsubdivided property and no street, alley, or way
within the subdivision is planned to provide for the drainage
of such adjoining property, the subdivider shall dedicate
drainage rights-of-way adequate to provide in the future for
the ultimate drainage of the adjoining property.
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E. Park and Recreation Dedications and Fees
1. Intent
This Part is enacted pursuant to the• authority granted by Sec-
tion 66477 of the Government Code of the State of California.
The park and recreational facilities for which dedication of 111
land and/or payment of a fee is required by this Part are in
accordance with the recreational element of the General Plan of
the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, adopted by the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes on June 26, 1975.
2. Requirements
As a condition of approval of a final subdivision map or parcel
map, the subdivider shall dedicate land, pay a fee in lieu
thereof, or both, at the option of the City, for park and recre
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ational purposes at the time and according to the standards
and formula contained in this Part.
3. General Standard
• It is hereby found and determined that the public interest,
convenience, health, welfare and safety require that four acres
of property for each 1,000 persons residing within this City be
devoted to local park and recreational purposes.
4. Standards and Formula for Dedication of Land
Where a park or recreational facility has been designated in
"Recreational Activities” , an element of the General Plan of the
City, and is to be located in whole or in part within the pro-
posed subdivision to serve the immediate and future needs of
the residents of the subdivision, the subdivider shall dedicate
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land for a local park sufficient in size and topography to
serve the residents of the subdivision. The amount of land
to be provided shall be determined pursuant to the following
standards and formula:
Average No. of Persons/Unit L,p19012 .atioa___
park acreage standard
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The following table of population density is to be followed:
Density of Dwellings AyLera322211sLxt /DU Parkland Acreage/DU,
.1 to 6DU/ac. 3.5 .0140
6.1 or more DU/ac. 2.8 .0112
Dedication of the land shall be made in accordance with the
procedures contained in Section E-10 hereof.
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5. Formula for Fees in Lieu of Land Dedication
a. General Formula
If there is no park or recreational facility designated in
the General Plan to be located in "whole or in part within
the proposed subdivision to serve the immediate and future
- needs of the residents of the subdivision, the subdivider
shall, in lied of dedicating land, pay a fee equal to the
value of the land prescribed for dedication in Section E-4
hereof and in an amount determined in accordance with the
provisions of Section E-7 hereof, such fee to be used for
a local park which will serve the residents of the area
being subdivided.
b. Fees in Lieu of Land, 50 Parcels or Less
If the proposed subdivision contains fifty (5 0) parcels or
less, the subdivider shall pay a fee equal to the land value
of the portion of the local park required to serve the needs
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of-the residents of the porposed subdivision as prescribed
in Section E-4 hereof and in an amount determined in ac-
cordance with the provisions of Section E-7 hereof.
c. Use of Money
The money collected hereunder shall be used only for the
purpose of providing park or recreational facilities reason-
ably related to serving the subdivision by way of the purchase
of necessary land or, if the City Council deemed that there
is sufficient land available for the subdivision, for im-
proving of such land for park and recreational purposes.
6. Criteria for Requiring Both Dedication and Fee
In subdivisions of over 50 parcels, the subdivider shall both
dedicate land and pay a fee in lieu thereof in accordance with
the following formula:
a. When only a, portion of the land to be subdivided is proposed
in the General Plan as the site for a local park, such por-
tion shall be dedicated for local park purposes and a fee
computed pursuant to the provisions of Section E-5 hereof
• shall be paid for any additional land that would have been
required to be dedicated pursuant to Section E-4 hereof.
b. When a major part of the local park or recreational site
has already been acquired by the City and only a small por-
tion of land is needed from the subdivision to complete the
site, such remaining portion shall be dedicated and a fee
computed pursuant to the provisions of Section E-5 hereof
shall be paid in an amount equal to the value of the land
which would otherwise have been required to be dedicated
pursuant to Section E-4 hereof, such fees to be used for
the improvement of the existing park and recreational
facility or for the improvement of other local parks and
recreational facilities in the area serving the subdivision.
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7. Amount of Fee in Lieu of Land Dedication
Where a fee is required to be paid in lieu of land dedication,
the amount of such fee shall be based upon the fair market value
of the amount of land which would otherwise be required to be
dedicated pursuant to Section E-4 hereof. The fee shall be
paid pursuant to the provisions contained in Section E-10 here-
. of. The "fair market value" shall be determined at the time
of filing the tentative map or parcel map.
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8. Determination of Land or Fee
Whether the City Council accepts land dedication or elects to
require payment of a fee in lieu thereof, or a combination of
both, shall be determined by consideration of the following:
• a. Recreational element of the City's General Plan.
b. Topography, geology, access and location of land in the•
subdivision available for dedication.
c. Size and shape of the subdivision and land available for
dedication.
d. The feasibility of dedication.
e. Availability of previously acquired park property.
The determination of the City Council as to whether land shall
be dedicated or whether a fee shall be charged, or a combina-
tion thereof, shall be final and conclusive.
9. Credit for Private Open Space
Where private open space for park and recreational purposes is
provided in a proposed subdivision and such space is to be
privately owned and maintained by the future residents of the
subdivision, partial credit, not to exceed 50%, may be given
against the requirement of land dedication or payment of fees
in lieu thereof if the City Council finds that it is in the
public interest to do so and that all the following standards
are met:
a. That yards, court areas, setbacks, and other open areas
required to be maintained by the zoning and building
ordinances and regulations shall not be included in the
computation of such private open space; and
b. That the private ownership and maintenance of the open
space is adequately provided for by recorded written agree-
" ment, conveyance, or restrictions; and
c. That the use of the private open space is restricted for
park and recreational purposes by recorded covenant, which
runs with the land in favor of the future owners of property
and which cannot be defeated or eliminated without the
consent of the city or its successor; and
d. That the proposed private open space is reasonably adaptable
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for use for park and recreational purposes, taking into con-
sideration such factors as size, shape, topography, geology,
access and location; and
e. That facilities proposed for the open space are in sub-
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element of the General Plan.
Before credit is given, the City Council shall make written
findings that the above standards are met.
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10. Procedure
At the time of approval of the tentative subdivision map or
parcel map, the City Council upon the recommendation of the
Advisory Agency shall determine pursuant to Section E-8 hereof
the land to be dedicated and/or fees to be paid by the sub-
divider.
At the time of the filing of the final subdivision map or
parcel map, the subdivider shall dedicate the land or pay the
fees as previously determined by the City Council.
Open space covenants for private park or recreational fa-
cilities shall be submitted to the city prior to approval of
the final subdivision map or parcel map and shall be recorded
contemporaneously with the final subdivision map or parcel map.
11. Commencement of Development
At the time of approval of the final tract map, the City Council
shall specify when development of the park or recreational fa-
cilities shall be commenced.
12. Exemptions
•° The provisions of this Section shall not apply to divisions of
land containing less than five (5) parcels and not used for
residential purposes; provided, however, that a condition may
be placed on the approval of such parcel map that if a build-
ing permit is requested for construction of a residential
structure or structures on one or more of the parcels within
four years, the fee may be required to be paid by the owner
of each such parcel as a condition to the issuance of such
permit. The provisions of this Part also shall not apply to
industrial subdivisions; nor to condominium projects which
consist of the subdivision of airspace in an existing apart-
ment building which is more than five years old when no new
dwelling units are added; nor to parcel maps for a subdivision
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containing less than five (5) parcels for a shopping center
containing more than 300,000 square feet of gross leasable
area and no residential development or uses.
F. Exemptions
Dedication will not be required on any final tract or parcel map
when the sole purpose is for establishing land title boundaries,
provided such existing land title boundaries were not established
in violation of this or any other law.
C. Effective Date of Dedications
Acceptance of offers of dedication on a final map shall not be
effective until the final tract map or parcel map is filed in the
office of the County Recorder or a Resolution of acceptance by the
City Council is filed in such office.
H. Correction and Amendment of Maps
All final or parcel maps requiring amendments shall be in accordance
with Sections 66469 through 66472 of the Subdivision Map Act as
amended and all pertinent sections of this Ordinance.
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I. Improvement Standards .
Standards for design and improvement of subdivisions shall be in
accordance with the applicable sections of the Development Code,
the General Plan, and any specific plans adopted by the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes.
J. Improvements; Supplemental Capacity
The improvements required to be installed by the subdivider for
the benefit of the subdivision may be required to contain supple-
mental size, capacity or number for the benefit of property not
within the subdivision, and such improvements dedicated to the
public. The City shall enter into a reimbursement agreement with
the subdivider pursuant to Sections 66486 and 66466 of the Sub-
division Map Act.
91042 REQUIREMENTS
A. Soils Report
1. A preliminary soils report, prepared by a civil engineer,
registered in the State of California and based upon adequate
test borings, shall be required for every subdivision for which
a final map is required. The preliminary soils report may
be waived if the City Engineer finds that sufficient knowledge
exists as to the soils qualities of the soils of the subdivision.
2. In the event the preliminary soils report indicates the presence
of critically expansive soils or other soils problems which, if
not corrected, would lead to structural defects, a soils investi-
gation of each lot or parcel in the subdivision shall be required
and must be performed by a civil engineer registered in the State
of California, who shall recommend the corrective action which
is likely to prevent structural damage to each structure pro-
posed to be constructed in the area where such soils problem
exists.
The subdivision or any portion thereof where such soils problems
exist may be approved if it is determined that the recommended
action is likely to prevent structural damage to each- structure
to be constructed and that the issuance of any building permit
- shall be conditioned to include this recommended action within
the construction of each structure involved.
B. Monuments
At the time of making the survey for all final maps, the engineer
or surveyor shall set sufficient durable monuments to conform with
the standards described in Section 8771 of the Business and Profes-
sions Code so that another` engineer or surveyor may readily retrace
the survey.
1. Exterior Boundary Monuments
Prior to recordation of the final map, the exterior boundary
of land being subdivided shall be adequately monuinented.
Boundary monuments shall show durable monuments of not less
than two (2) inch iron pipe at least eighteen (18) inches long
found or set at each boundary corner.
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2. Interior Monuments
a. Parcel second lot corners shall be monumented with not less
than one-half (1/2) inch iron pipe. In condominium-type
projects where walls or structures define the parcel lines,
no corner monuments need be set.
b. Additional interior monumentation shall be indicated on
the back edge of the adjacent sidewalk by scored line in
the fresh concrete. .
c. Centerline monuments shall'be set at the intersections,
streets, alleys and ways, the beginning and ends of curves,
and the points of intersections of tangents when such points
fall within the paved roadway. Monuments shall be spikes
not less than eight (8) inches long.
d. All monuments set as required herein shall be permanently
marked or tagged with the registration or license number
of the engineer or surveyor under whose supervision the
survey was made.
e. Interior monuments need not be set at the time the final
map is recorded, if the engineer or surveyor certifies on
the map that the monuments will be set on or before a
specified later date, and if the subdivider furnishes to
the legislative body security guaranteeing the payment of
the cost of setting such monuments.
3. Completion of Setting of Monuments
Within five (5) days after the final setting of all monuments
has been completed by the engineer or surveyor, written notice
shall be given the subdivider and City Engineer that the final
monuments have been set.
4. Payment to Engineer or Surveyor
After payment to the engineer or surveyor for setting the final
monuments, the subdivider shall present to the City Council
evidence of such payment and receipt thereof by the engineer
or surveyor. In the case of a cash deposit, the City Council
may pay the engineer or surveyor for the setting of the final
monuments from said cash deposit, if so requested by the
depositor.
In the event the subdivider does not present evidence to the
City Council that he has paid the engineer or surveyor for the
setting of the final monuments, and if the engineer or surveyor
notifies the City Council that he has not been paid by the
subdivider for the setting of the final monuments, the City
Council may, within three (3) months from the date of said
notification, pay to the engineer or surveyor from any deposit -
the amount due.
5. Substitute Engineer or Surveyor
In the event of the death, disability or retirement from
practice of the engineer or surveyor charged with the re-
sponsibility for setting monuments, or in the event of his
refusal to set such monuments, the City Council may direct
the City Engineer, or such engineer or surveyor as it may
select, to set such monuments. When the monuments are so set,
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the substitute engineer or surveyor shall amend arty map filed
pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act in accordance with Sections
66469 and 66472 inclusive.
91043 BONDING AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY
A. 'Improvement Agreement
Prior to the approval by the City Council of the final map, the
subdivider shall execute and file an agreement between himself and
the City, specifying the period within which he shall complete all
improvement work to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, and
providing that if he shall fail to complete such work within such
period, the City may complete the same and recover the full cost
and expense thereof from the subdivider. This agreement shall also
provide for inspection of all improvements by the City Engineer
and reimbursement of the City for the cost of such inspection by
the subdivider. Such agreement may also provide:
1. For the construction of the improvements in units;-
2. For an extension of time under conditions therein specified;
3. For the termination of the agreement upon the completion.of
proceedings under an assessment district act for the construc-
tion of improvements deemed by the City Engineer to be at least
the equivalent of the improvements specified in such agreement
and required to be constructed by the subdivider; and
4. For progress payments to the subdivider, or his order, from any
deposit money which the subdivider may have made in lieu of
providing a surety bond; provided that no such progress payment
shall be made for more than ninety (90) percent of the value of
any installment of work; and provided further, that each such
installment of work shall be completed to the satisfaction of
the City Engineer. '
B. Subdivision Improvement Bonds
I. To guarantee the performance of any action or agreement with
regard to the proposed subdivision, security shall be furnished
in the following amounts:
a. An amount determined by the City Engineer to be not less
than one hundred (100) percent of the total estimated cost
of the improvement or of the act to be performed, condi-
tioned upon the faithful performance of the act or agree-
ment; and
b. An additional amount determined by the City Engineer, not
less than fifty (50) percent of the total estimated cost.
of the improvement; or
c. An amount determined by the City Engineer necessary for the
guarantee and warranty bf the work for a period of one (1)
year following the completion and acceptance thereof against
any defective work or labor done, or defective materials
furnishe .
C. Faithful Performance Bond, Monuments
The monumentation agreements shall be accompanied by a faithful
performance bond in a sum equal to the cost of setting such monuments,
guaranteeing the faithful performance of all such work of setting
monuments and furnishing notes.
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D. Surety Company Requirements
All faithful performance bonds referred to in this section shall be
furnished by a surety company rated A and AA and authorized to
write the same in the State of California and shall be subject to
the approval and acceptance by the City Attorney and City Council.
E. Cash Deposits and Negotiable Bonds
• In lieu of any faithful performance bond required by this section,
the subdivider may deposit with the City a sum of money or negotia-
ble bonds equal to the required amount of such bond or security for
the faithful performance thereof.
F. Improvement Security, Release
The improvement security required hereunder shall be released in the
following manner:
I. Security given for faithful performance of any act or agreement
shall be released upon the final completion and acceptance of
the act or work subject to the provisions of subparagraph (2)
hereof.
2. The City Council upon recommendation of the City Engineer may
release a portion of the security in conjunction with the
acceptance of the performance of the act or work as it progresses
upon application therefor by the subdivider; provided, however,
that no such release shall be for an amount more than seventy-
five (75) percent of the total improvement security given for
faithful performance of the act or' work until final completion
and acceptance of the act or work. In no event shall the
City Council authorize a release of the improvement security
which would reduce such security to an amount below that re-
quired to guarantee the completion of the act or work and any
other obligation imposed by this Code, the Subdivision Map Act,
or the improvement agreement.
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Part 5= Reversion to Acreage
91050 PROCEDURE
A. Reversions to Acre age `by Final Map
Subdivided property may be reverted to acreage pursuant to pro-
visions of this Ordinance.
B. Initiation of Proceedings by Owners
Proceedings to revert subdivided property to acreage may be initi-
ated by petition of all of the owners of record of the property.
The petition shall be in a form prescribed by the Director. The
petition shall contain the information required by Section 91051
and such other information as required by the Director.
C. Initiation of Proceedings by City Council
The Cit y Council, at the request of any person or on its own motion,
may by Resolution initiate proceedings to revert property to acreage.
The City Council shall direct the Director to obtain the necessary
information to initiate and conduct the proceedings.
D. Proceedings Before the City Council
A public hearing shall be held before the City Council on all pe-
titions for initiations for reversion to acreage. Notice of the
public hearing shall be given as provided in Section 66451.3 of
the Government Code. The City Council may give such other notice
that it deems necessary or advisable. The City Council may approve
a reversion to acreage only if it finds and records in writing,
pursuant to the requirements of Section 66499.16 of the Government
Code.
E. Release of Securities
Upon filing of the 'final map for reversion of acreage with the
County Recorder, all improvement securities shall be released by
the City Council.
F. Delivery of Final Map
After the hearing before the City Council and approval of the re-
version, the final map shall be delivered to the County Recorder.
G. Effect of Filing Reversion Map with the County Recorder
• Reversion shall be effective upon the final map being filed for
record by the County Recorder. Upon filing, all dedications and
offers of dedication not shown on the final map for reversion shall
be of no further force and effect.
91051 REQUIREMENTS
A. Application
Petitioners shall file the following materials:
1. Evidence of title to the piope rty; and
2. •Either
a. Evidence of the consent of all of the owners of and inter-
est(s) in the property; or
b. Evidence` that none of the improvements required to be made
have been made within two (2) years from the date the final
map or parcel map was filed for record, or within the time
allowed by agreement for completion of the improvements,
whichever is later; or
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c. Evidence that no lots shown on the final or parcel map have
been sold within five (5) years from the date such final
or parcel map was filed for record.
3. Either
a. A tentative map in the form prescribed by Section 91022; or
b. A final map in the form prescribed by Section 91022 which
delineates dedications which will not be vacated and dedi-
cations required as a condition to reversion.
B. Fees
Petitions to revert property to acreage shall be accompanied by a
fee as established by Resolution of the City Council.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of November,
1975, by the following roll call vote :
AYES: BUERK, DYDA, RUTH AND M. RYAN
NOES : NONE
ABSENT: R. RYAN
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ATTEST:
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City Clerk
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and
correct copy of Ordinance No. 78 passed and adopted by the
City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes at a meeting
thereof held on the 2 5th day o f Nornbe 1975, and that said
Ordinance was posted pursuant to law.
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ORDINANCE NO. 78
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) •
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS. CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES )
The undersigned declares and certifies under penalty of
perjury:
That he at all times herein mentioned was and now is the
duly qualified and acting City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes, California;
That on the 9th day of, December 19 75 , he
caused to be posted in three conspicuous public places, as required
by law, ORDINANCE NO. 78 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES PROVIDING
FOR THE CREATION IN THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES OF ZONES AND PRESCRIBING DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS, AREA REQUIREMENTS AND CLASSES .OF USES OF BUILDING, STRUCTURES, IMPROVEMENTS
AND PREMISES IN SAID SEVERAL ZONES, PROVIDING LOCAL REGULATIONS FOR THE DIVISION AND
MAPPING 0 F LAND 2 AND AMENDING THE RPV MUNICIPAL CODE.
a copy of which is attached hereto, in the following public places
in this City:
City Hall
31244 Palos Verdes Drive West
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Los Angeles County Fire Station
4000 Miraleste Plaza
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Ridgecrest Intermediate School
28915 Northbay Road
Dated this 9th day of December . _ , 19 75
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LEONARD G. WOOD, CITY CLERK
EX OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
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Deputy
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