ORD 132 ORDINANCE NO. 132
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
APPROVING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 9 AND AMENDING THE
RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the City has initiated Code Amendment No. 9; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has held a public hearing on this matter on
June 4th, and August 19th, 1980, at which time all interested parties were given an
opportunity to be heard and present evidence; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held public hearings on this matter
on March 11th, March 25th, April 7th, and May 13th, June 24th, July 22nd and August 12th,
1980, and has recommended approval of Code Amendment No. 9.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The City Council has reviewed and considered Final Negative
Declaration for Environmental Assessment No. 384 and finds that approval of this
Code Amendment will not result in significant adverse environmental impact to the
area.
Section 2: The City Council finds that the Code Amendment is consistent
with the General Plan.
Section 3: The Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code, Article IX, Chapter
6, Part 2, is hereby amended to read:
CHAPTER 6, 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 obstruction at street intersections.
For the purpose of this part, on lots abutting a private street the street
easement line shall be interpreted as the property line.
9621 FENCES, WALLS AND HEDGES PERMITTED
A. Front and street-side setback areas.
Fences, walls and hedges up to forty-two (42) inches in height shall
be permitted within the front or street-side setback areas.
B. Rear and side setback areas.
Fences, walls and hedges up to six (6) feet in height shall be per-
mitted on any part of the lot behind the front or street-side setback
line.
C. Combined fences, walls and hedges.
Fences, walls and/or hedges shall be measured as a single unit if built
or planted within three feet of each other.
The combined height of a fence, wall or hedge may not exceed eight (8)
feet as measured from grade on the lower side and may not exceed
six (6) feet as measured from grade on the higher side.
The height of the retaining wall portion may not exceed the maximum
limits as permitted in Section 9667. The wall, fence or hedge portion
may not exceed 42" in the front or street-side setback as measured
from the front or street-side.
9622 FENCES, WALLS AND HEDGES PERMITTED WITH A MINOR EXCEPTION PERMIT
A. Fences in the front and street-side setback areas.
Fences up to six (6) feet in height shall be permitted in the front
and street-side setback areas subject to approval of a minor excep-
tion permit. The Director of Planning shall use but not be limited
to the following criteria in assessing an application for approving
fences in the front and street-side setback areas.
1. The greater height will not be detrimental to the public safety
and welfare.
2. Adequate line of sight over or through the fence for safety and
to preserve a significant portion of the primary view as identified
in Section 9113C of the Development Code.
3. Prohibit chain link, chicken wire and other similar types of
fences and fiberglass in front setback area.
The area between the street and any such fence, wall or hedge des-
cribed above shall be landscaped, per an approved plan, in conjunction
with the minor exception permit application.
B. Combined fences, walls and hedges.
Fences, walls and/or hedges shall be measured as a single unit if
built or planted within three feet of each other.
The combined height of a fence, wall or hedge may not exceed eleven
and one-half (112) feet as measured from grade on the lower side
and may not exceed six (6) feet as measured from grade on the higher
side.
The height of the retaining wall portion may not exceed the maximum
limits as permitted in Section 9667.
C. Fences for recreational facilities.
Fences over six (6) feet in height (not within the required setback
areas) for tennis courts or similar recreational facilities may be
permitted with a minor exception permit 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. Wind-
screens 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.
9623 FENCES OR WALLS REQUIRED
A. 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 shall meet City specifications.
9624 FENCES OR WALLS PROHIBITED
A. 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 Federal Government or any agency thereof.
9625 INTERSECTION VISIBILITY
A. 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 com-
pliance upon the findings, by resolution of the City Council, that a
hazard to public safety exists.
Ordinance No. 132 -2-
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 2nd day of September, 1980.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
SHARON W. HIGHTOWER, ACTING CITY CLERK
& EX OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
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CITY CLERK,
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 132
approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes at
a meeting thereof held on the 2nd day of September, 1980.
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CITY CLERK
Ordinance No. 132 -3- 9/2/80
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF RANCHO. PALOS VERDES)
The undersigned, being first duly sworn, deposes and says :
That at all times herein mentioned, /she was and now
is the duly qualified and acting Deputy City Clerk of the City
of Rancho Palos Verdes, California:
That on the 5th day of SEPTEMBER , 19• 80 , he/she
caused to be posted in three conspicuous places , as required by law,
ORDINANCE NO. 132 - APPROVING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 9 & AMENDING MUNICIPIL CO
a copy of which is attached hereto, in the following public places -
in the City:
CITY HALL
RANCHO PALOS VERDES
30940 HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
MIRALESTE STATION
4000 MIRALESTE PLAZA
RANCHO PALOS VERDES
CALIFORNIA
RIDGECREST INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
28915 NORTHBAY ROAD
RANCHO PALOS VERDES
CALIFORNIA.
I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is a true
and correct affidavit of posting.
LEONARD G. WOOD, CITY CLERK &
EX OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
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CI:� CLERK
30940 HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD I RANCHO PALOS VERDES,CA 90274 1(213)377-0360