ORD 510 ORDINANCE NO. 510
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ADOPTING
MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 17
(ZONING) OF THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE AND THE CITY'S ZONING
MAP TO ENACT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS STEERING COMMITTEE.
WHEREAS, in 2003 the City Council formed the Residential Development
Standards Steering Committee (RDSSC)-composed of City residents, Planning
Commissioners and City Councilmembers-and charged the RDSSC with the task of
reviewing the City's residential development standards in relation to current housing
construction trends. The RDSSC met for nearly two (2) years and eventually presented a
summary of its recommended amendments to the City Council for its consideration; and,
WHEREAS, on August 1, 2006, the City Council authorized the initiation of a Code
Amendment and Zone Change (Planning Case No. ZON2007-00377) to implement the
RDSSC recommendations; and,
WHEREAS, after notices issued pursuant to the provisions of the Rancho Palos
Verdes Municipal Code, the Planning Commission conducted public hearings on
November 13, 2007, February 12, 2008, March 11, 2008, April 8, 2008, May 13, 2008,
June 10, 2008, July 8, 2008, July 22, 2008, September 8, 2009, October 13, 2009,
November 10, 2009 and December 8, 2009, at which times all interested parties were
given an opportunity to be heard and present evidence regarding said-amendments to
Title 17 as set forth in the Planning Commission Staff reports of those dates; and,
WHEREAS, on December 8, 2009, the Planning Commission adopted P.C.
Resolution No. 2009-52, thereby forwarding its final recommendations regarding the
proposed RDSSC Code Amendment and Zone Change to the City Council; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act,
Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq. ("CEQA"), the State's CEQA Guidelines,
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15000 et seq., the City's Local CEQA
Guidelines, and Government Code Section 65962.5(f) (Hazardous Waste and Substances
Statement), the City of Rancho Palos Verdes prepared an Initial Study and determined
that there is no substantial evidence that the approval of Planning Case No. ZON2007-
00377 would result in a significant adverse effect on the environment. Accordingly, a Draft
Negative Declaration was prepared and circulated for public review for thirty (30) days
between April 1, 2010 and May 1, 2010, and notice of that fact was given in the manner
required by law; and,
WHEREAS, after notice issued pursuant to the provisions of the Rancho Palos
Verdes Municipal Code, the City Council conducted a public hearing on May 4, 2010, May
18, 2010, June 1, 2010, and June 15, 2010, at which time all interested parties were given
an opportunity to be heard and present evidence regarding the proposed revisions to
Chapter 15.20 as set forth in the City Council Staff reports of those dates; and,
WHEREAS, at its June 1, 2010, meeting, after hearing public testimony, the City
Council adopted Resolution No. 2010-43 making certain findings related to the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and adopting a Negative
Declaration for the proposed project.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The City Council has reviewed and considered the amendments to
Title 17 of the Municipal Code.
Section 2: The City Council finds that the amendments to Title 17 of the
Municipal Code are consistent with California Government Code Section 65853, zoning
amendment procedures.
Section 3: The City Council finds that the amendments to Title 17 are consistent
with the Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan and Coastal Specific Plan in that they
preserve and enhance the community's quality living environment, and enhance the visual
character and physical quality of existing neighborhoods.
Section 4: The City Council finds that the amendments to Title 17 are necessary
to preserve the public health, safety, and general welfare in the area, while balancing
property rights.
Section 5: The City's Zoning Map, as codified in Section 17.88.020 of Title 17 and
incorporated therein by reference, shall be amended such that the areas of the "Eastview"
portion of the City that are currently zoned "RS-4" shall be re-zoned "RS-5," as depicted in
the areas outlined in red on the attached Exhibit `A.'
Section 6: The City's Zoning Map, as codified in Section 17.88.020 of Title 17 and
incorporated therein by reference, shall be amended such that the "Mira Vista Overlay
Control District (OC-5)" shall be established in the "Eastview" portion of the City, specifically
affecting lots located within Tract No. 16010, as recorded on September 8, 1949 in Book
353, Pages 23 through 29 (inclusive), of maps of the County of Los Angeles, including
therein any lots created through the subsequent subdivision of the two hundred fifteen (215)
original lots in the tract, but excluding therefrom that portion of Lot 215 of Tract No. 16010
that was subdivided as a portion of Tract No. 21184, as recorded on September 28, 1955 in
Book 578, Pages 7 through 8 (inclusive), of maps of the County of Los Angeles; as depicted
in the area outlined in blue on the attached Exhibit `B.'
Section 7: Section 17.40.080 of Title 17 is hereby established to read as follows
(the underlined text represents new language and the strike♦hrough text represents
deleted language):
17.40.080 Mira Vista overlay control district(OC-5) and regulations
A. Purpose. The purpose of the Mira Vista overlay control district (OC-5) is
established to:
1. Acknowledge the unique qualities of the overlay area, which is generally
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characterized by very small homes on small lots, with substandard or no off-
street parking facilities; and,
2. Allow for the modernization and enlargement of the homes in the overlay
area, in a manner compatible with the unique character of the neighborhood,
and with the needs and desires of current property owners.
B. Application. The Mira Vista overlay control district (OC-5) shall be applicable to lots
located within Tract No. 16010, as recorded on September 8, 1949 in Book 353,
Pages 23 through 29 (inclusive), of maps of the County of Los Angeles, including
therein any lots created through the subsequent subdivision of the two hundred
fifteen (215) original lots in the tract, but excluding therefrom that portion of Lot 215
of Tract No. 16010 that was subdivided as a portion of Tract No. 21184, as
recorded on September 28, 1955 in Book 578, Pages 7 through 8 (inclusive), of
maps of the County of Los Angeles.
C. Development Standards. The following development standards shall apply to lots
subject to the Mira Vista overlay control district (OC-5). If not specified below, the
RS-5 zoning district and other general development standards shall apply.
1. Minimum Setbacks. The following minimum building setbacks shall be
maintained:
Front Interior Side Street Side Rear
20' 5' 10' 15'
2. Front Entry Porch. A front entry porch shall be permitted to encroach into
the required front-yard setback, provided that the following criteria are met:
a. The footprint of the porch does not exceed 50 square feet in area;
b. The footprint of the porch does not encroach more than 5 feet into the
required front yard; and,
c. The height of the porch does not exceed 16 feet in height or the
highest roof ridgeline, whichever is lower.
3. Front-Yard Landscaped Area. If a Neighborhood Compatibility finding is
required for a project, where applicable a landscaped parkway shall be
provided by the property owner. Approvals for parkway landscaping shall be
obtained from the Director of Public Works prior to issuance of building or
grading permits. In addition, at least 50% of the front yard area shall be
maintained as landscape area, in accordance with as defined in Section
17.48.030(D).,
4. Driveways. In cases where a Neighborhood Compatibility finding is required
for a project, if a garage is located in the rear of a property, a minimum 9-
foot-wide driveway shall be provided that utilizes grass strips or "grasscrete."
If a garage is located at the front of a property, a minimum 18-inch-wide
landscaped area shall be provided between the side property line and the
nearest edge of the driveway.
5. Garages. As alternatives to the minimum off-street parking requirements
specified in Section 17.02.030(E), enclosed garage spaces may be provided
as follows:
a. Tandem parking spaces in an attached garage, provided that each
garage space meets the minimum dimensions specified in Section
17.02.030(E); or,
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b. Detached garage encroaching to within five feet of the rear property
line provided that:
i. The each garage space meets the minimum dimensions
specified in Section 17.02.030(E);
ii. The maximum height of the garage does not exceed twelve
feet; and,
iii. The Director determines that the detached garage will not
result in significant view impacts from the viewing area of any
nearby properties.
iv. All other development standards are met, including but not
limited to lot coverage, side setbacks and construction on
extreme slopes.
6. Lot Coverage. Notwithstanding the underlying zoning within the overlay
control district area, the maximum permitted lot coverage shall be 52%, as
defined in Section 17.02-040(A)(5).
Section 8: Table 02-A "Single-Family Residential Development Standards" of
Section 17.02.030(A) of Title 17 is hereby amended to read as depicted in the attached
Exhibit `C' (the underlined text represents new language and the strikethrough text
represents deleted language).
Section 9: Section 17.02.040(A)(5) of Title 17 is hereby amended to read as
follows (the underlined text represents new language and the strikethrough text represents
deleted language):
5. "Lot coverage"means that portion of a lot or building site which is occupied by any
building or structure, including .1. - . : - - - - -_ : •: : -. -"_ - -- • -
maximum of one exterior entrance; trellises; decks over thirty inches in height (as
measured from existing adjacent grade); parking areas; driveways; or impervious
surfaces (impervious surfaces less than five feet in width and/or one patio area less
than five hundred square feet in area shall be excluded from the lot coverage
calculation). (The lot coverage of a courtyard which is not fully enclosed-shall-be
between the walls on either side of the entrance to the courtyard. When the walls
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Section 10: Section 17.48.040 of Title 17 is hereby amended to read as follows
(the underlined text represents new language and the text represents
deleted language):
An open space area shall be provided on each lot with a residential structure. Open
space area shall not include any portion of a lot or building site which is within the
definition of lot coverage, as defined in Section 17.02.040(A). Lot coverage shall not
exceed the maximum area requirements established in the district development standards
(see Table 02-A in Chapter 17.02). For purposes of calculating lot coverage, a private
street easement area shall not be considered a part of the lot area. For flag lots, the
"pole"portion of any flag lot that is encumbered by an access easement benefiting another
property shall not be considered a part of the lot area. In no case shall any hardscape or
other improvements within a private street easement or a flag-lot `pole" that is
encumbered by an access easement be counted as lot coverage. In multiple-family
residential units, private outdoor decks and balconies with one minimum horizontal
dimension of seven feet which are designated for the exclusive use of the occupants of an
individual unit may comprise up to thirty percent of required open space.
Section 11: Section 17.96.2020 of Title 17 is hereby amended to read as follows
(the underlined text represents new language and the stfikethreugh text represents
deleted language):
"Private street" means any lot not dedicated as a public street over which a private
easement for road purposes has been recorded and used or intended to be used for
ingress to or egress from a lot or lots which may or may not have frontage on a public
street. For purposes of measuring setbacks and calculating lot coverage, a private street
easement shall not be considered a part of a lot. A private street does not mean a
"driveway."
Section 12: Section 17.02.030(E) of Title 17 is hereby amended to read as follows
(the underlined text represents new language and the text represents
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deleted language):
E. Parking/Driveway Standards.
1. A minimum of two enclosed parking spaces shall be provided and maintained in a
garage, and a minimum of two unenclosed parking spaces shall be provided and
maintained as a driveway, on the property of each single-family dwelling unit
containing less than five thousand square feet of habitable space, as determined by
the director.
2. A minimum of three enclosed parking spaces shall be provided and maintained in a
garage, and a minimum of three unenclosed parking spaces shall be provided and
maintained as a driveway, on the property of each single-family dwelling unit
containing five thousand square feet or more of habitable space, as determined by
the director.
3. A garage with a direct access driveway from the street of access shall not be
located less than twenty feet from the front or street-side property line, whichever is
the street of access.
4. In addition to the parking requirements for the primary single-family residence on a
property, parking for city-approved second units shall be provided in accordance
with Chapter 17.10 (Second Unit Development Standards).
5. An enclosed parking space shall have an unobstructed ground space of no less
than nine feet in width by twenty feet in depth, with a minimum of seven feet of
vertical clearance over the space. An unenclosed parking space shall have an
unobstructed ground space of no less than nine feet in width by twenty feet in
depth.
6. The following minimum driveway widths and turning radii shall be provided for all
driveways leading from the street of access to a garage or other parking area on a
residential parcel:
a. A driveway shall be a minimum width of ten feet; and
b. A paved twenty-five-foot turning radius shall be provided between the garage
or other parking area and the street of access for driveways which have an
average slope of ten percent or more, and which are fifty feet or more in
length.
7. Driveways shall take into account the driveway standards required by the
department of public works for driveway entrances located in the public right-of-
way.
8. A driveway that is located adjacent to a side property line shall provide a minimum
18-inch-wide landscaped area between the side property line and the adjacent
driveway, unless such buffer would reduce the minimum width of the driveway to
less than ten feet, in which case the width of the landscape buffer may be narrowed
or eliminated at the discretion of the Director.
N. All driveways shall be built and maintained in accordance with the specifications of
the Los Angeles County fire department. If there is any inconsistency between the
standards imposed by this chapter and the standards imposed by the Los Angeles
County fire department, the stricter shall apply.
10. Unless otherwise expressly permitted elsewhere in this title, enclosed tandem
parking spaces may only be used for parking spaces in excess of the minimum
requirements of subsections (1) and (2) of this section, provided that each space
meets the minimum dimensions specified in subsection (5) of this section.
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Section 13: Section 17.76.030(C) of Title 17 is hereby amended to read as follows
(the underlined text represents new language and the text represents
deleted language):
C. Fences, Walls and Hedges Allowed Without a Permit. Unless restricted by
conditions imposed through a fence, wall and hedge permit pursuant to subsection
B of this section, fences, walls and hedges which meet the following requirements
shall be allowed without a permit:
1. Residential Zoning Districts.
a. Fences, walls and hedges located : - . -= - - - = - e = = - a 'a - - -=
within the front-yard setback area or between•- - - e - I e I - I I - I e I - - I e I e - I I - - I -
closest to the street side property line shall meet the following
standards:
i. Up to forty-two inches in height shall be permitted, except as
restricted by the intersection visibility requirements of Section
17.48.070 (Lots, Setbacks, Open Space Areas and Building
Height) of this title;
ii. When combined with a retaining wall, the total height may not
exceed forty-two inches, except as restricted by the
intersection visibility requirements of Section 17.48.070 (Lots,
Setbacks, Open Space Areas and Building Height) of this title;
and
iii. When located within the front yard of a flag lot and the front
property line of the flag lot abuts the rear or interior side
property line of an adjacent lot, up to six feet in height shall be
permitted.
b. Fences, walls and hedges not subject to subsection (C)(1)(a) of this
section shall meet the following standards:
i. Fences and walls up to six feet in height shall be permitted on
any part of a lot not subject to subsection (C)(1)(a), except as
restricted by Section 17.48.070 (Intersection visibility) of this
title;
ii. Hedges up to sixteen feet in height shall be permitted on any
part of a lot not subject to subsection (C)(1)(a), except as
restricted by the view preservation and restoration provisions
which apply to foliage, as described in Chapter 17.02 (Single-
family Residential Districts);
iii. When combined with a fence, freestanding wall or retaining
wall, the total height may not exceed eight feet, as measured
from grade on the lower side, and may not exceed six feet, as
measured from grade on the higher side;
iv. When combined with a fence, freestanding wall, retaining wall
or hedge, the total height may not exceed sixteen feet, as
measured from grade on the higher side and may not exceed
eighteen feet, as measured from grade on the lower side;
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provided, the height of each individual fence, freestanding wall
and/or retaining wall does not exceed the height limitations
prescribed by this title.
c. Temporary construction fences, as defined in Chapter 17.96
(Definitions), up to six feet in height may be located within front or
street side setback areas, pursuant to the temporary construction
fencing provisions of Section 17.56.020(C) (Environmental Protection)
of this title.
2. Nonresidential Zoning Districts.
a. Fences, walls and hedges located - - - - - - - : - = = = - r . "- -
setbacks within the front-yard and street-side setback areas shall
meet the following standards:
i. Up to forty-two inches in height shall be permitted within the
front or street-side setback areas, except as restricted by the
intersection visibility requirements of Section 17.48.070 (Lots,
Setbacks, Open Space Area and Building Height) of this title.
ii. When combined with a retaining wall, the total height may not
exceed forty-two inches in the front or street-side setback
areas, except as restricted by the intersection visibility
requirements of Section 17.48.070 (Lots, Setbacks, Open
Space Area and Building Height) of this title.
b. Fences, walls and hedges located behind front and street-side
setbacks shall meet the following standards:
i. Up to six feet in height shall be permitted on any part of a lot
behind the front or street-side setback areas, except as
restricted by the intersection visibility requirements of Section
17.48.070 (Lots, Setbacks, Open Space Area and Building
Height) of this title.
ii. When combined with a retaining wall, the total height may not
exceed eight feet as measured from grade on the lower side
and may not exceed six feet as measured from grade on the
higher side.
c. Temporary construction fences, as defined in Chapter 17.96
(Definitions), up to six feet in height may be located within front or
street side setback areas, pursuant to the temporary construction
fencing provisions of Section 17.56.020 (Environmental Protection) of
this title.
Section 14: Section 17.76.030(E)(5) of Title 17 is hereby amended to read as
follows (the underlined text represents new language and the strikethrough text represents
deleted language):
5. Chain link, chicken wire and fiberglass fences are prohibited in front yards between
the front property line and the exterior facade of the existing single-family residence
closest to the front property line; in side yards between the street side property line
and the exterior facade of the existing single-family residence closest to the street
side property line; and within a rear yard setback which abuts the following arterial
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streets identified in the city's general plan:
a. Crenshaw Boulevard;
b. Crest Road;
c. Hawthorne Boulevard;
d. Highridge Road;
e. Miraleste Drive;
f. Palos Verdes Drive East;
g. Palos Verdes Drive North;
h. Palos Verdes Drive South; and
i. Palos Verdes Drive West; and,
1 f. Silver Spur Road.
Section 15: Section 17.48.030(E) of Title 17 is hereby amended to read as follows
(the underlined text represents new language and the text represents
deleted language):
E. Exceptions.
1. Architectural Features. Cornices, belt courses and other similar architectural
features may project into the required setback area not more than four
inches for each foot of the required setback; provided, that no portion of such
an architectural feature is located or projects below eight feet above grade;
and provided, that there are no vertical supports or members within the
required setback area. Garden windows may project into the required
cach foot of the required setback.
2. Garden Windows and Window Coverings. Garden windows and window
coverings, including retractable awnings, may project into the required
interior side and rear year setback areas not more than four inches for each
foot of the required setback; provided that there are no vertical supports
within the required setback area.
3. Roof Eaves. Roof eaves may project into the required setback not more
than six inches for each foot of the required setback; provided that there are
no vertical supports within the required setback areas. Roof eaves shall not
be calculated towards lot coverage as defined in Section 17.02.040(A)(5).
42. Fireplace Chimneys. Chimneys may project two feet into any required
setback.
53. Minor Structures and Mechanical Equipment. Trash enclosures, storage
sheds or playhouses less than one hundred twenty square feet, doghouses,
play/sports equipment, fountains, light fixtures on a standard or a pole, flag
poles, enclosed water heaters, barbecues, outdoor kitchens, garden walls,
air conditioners, pool filters, vents and other minor structures or mechanical
equipment shall not be located in any setback area in residential districts
except as specified below:
a. Minor structures and equipment less than six inches in height, as
measured from adjacent finished grade, may be located in any
required front, side or rear setback;
b. Minor structures and mechanical equipment which exceed six inches
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in height, as measured from adjacent finished grade, may be
permitted within an interior side or rear setback area by the director,
through a site plan review application, unless the minor structure is a
play house less than 120 square feet, a dog house, or play/sports
equipment, then a site plan review application shall not be required;
provided that no significant adverse impacts will result and provided
that:
i. Noise levels from mechanical equipment do not exceed sixty-
five dBA as measured from the closest property line,
ii. No part of any minor structure or mechanical equipment,
exceeds six feet in height (as measured from adjacent finished
grade),
iii. If located within a rear setback area which abuts a public or
private street, the minor structure or mechanical equipment is
not visible from the public or private street,
iv. No part of any mechanical equipment, including but not limited
to pool/spa equipment and air conditioning/heating equipment,
extends within three feet of the property line, and
v. No part of any minor structure extends within three feet of the
property line. However, minor structures (not mechanical
equipment) may be allowed to abut the side or rear property
line; provided, that the minor structure:
(A) Is placed adjacent to an existing solid wall;
(B) Does not exceed the maximum height of the adjacent
solid wall, up to a maximum of six feet;
(C) Is less than one hundred twenty square feet in size; and
(D) Is located a minimum of three feet from an adjacent
structure, unless the structures are parallel and abutting
each other, as determined by the director.
c. The following minor structures shall be permitted within a front yard
setback area provided that the minor structure does not exceed 42-
inches in height, as measured from adjacent pre-construction grade:
i. Balustrades and columns;
ii. Light fixtures, including light fixtures attached to a standard, a
pole or a column;
iii. Fountains, provided that the fountain is within the maximum
front yard landscape requirement and is not operated between
the hours of midnight and 7 a.m.; and;
iv. Ornamental ponds less than 18 inches deep.
v. Decorative landscape elements, including but not limited to:
rocks, boulders, raised planter beds, pilasters and statuary.
64. Decks, Walkways and Paving. Decks, asphalt paving, concrete walkways or
similar ground surfacing less than six inches in height (as measured from
adjacent finished grade), shall not be subject to setback requirements. Decks
(including any railing), six inches to thirty inches in height (as measured from
adjacent finished grade), may be permitted in any setback area upon
determination by the director, through a site plan review application, that no
significant adverse impacts will result.
M. Swimming or Ornamental Pools. Swimming pools, spas, ornamental pools
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and any other body of water measuring eighteen
inches or more deep, may be located within an interior or rear yard setback;
provided, that no portion of said pool is located closer than three feet from
the property line. Ornamental ponds less than eighteen inches
deep may be located within any required setback and may abut any property
line.
N. Foundations and Footings. Below grade foundations and/or footings for
above ground main buildings may be located in any setback; provided, that
no portion of the foundation or footing is located closer than three feet from
the property line.
97. Subterranean Structures. Subterranean structures, including holding tanks,
which are located entirely below grade shall not be extended any closer than
half of the required setback to any property line or three feet from the
property line, whichever is greater.
108. Fences, Walls and Hedges. Fences, walls and hedges may be permitted
within any front, interior side, street side or rear yard setback pursuant to
Section 17.76.030 (Fences, walls and hedges).
Section 16: Section 17.76.030(E)(3) of Title 17 is hereby amended to read as
follows (the underlined text represents new language and the stri text represents
deleted language):
3. Fences or Walls — Required. All pools, spas and standing bodies of water eighteen
twenty-four inches or more in depth shall be enclosed by a structure and/or a fence
or wall not less than five feet in height measured from the outside ground level at a
point twelve 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 feet above the ground. Such fences, walls and gates
shall meet City specifications and shall be constructed to the satisfaction of the
City's Building Official.
Section 17: Section 17.96.1460 of Title 17 is hereby amended to read as follows
(the underlined text represents new language and the text represents
deleted language):
"Swimming pool" means any body of water measuring eighteen
twenty-four inches or more deep at its deepest point, whether above or below the surface
of the ground. "Ornamental pool"means any body of water measuring less than eighteen
inches in depth at its deepest point, whether above or below the surface of the ground.
Section 18: The rights given by any approval granted under the terms of Title 17
of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code prior to the effective date of the adoption of
said ordinance shall not be affected by the amendments to Title 17 by this ordinance and
shall continue in effect until and unless they are modified, revoked, expired or are
otherwise terminated according to the terms of the approval or the terms of Title 17 as
they existed prior to the effective date of said ordinance.
Section 19: The amendments to Title 17 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal
Code as identified herein shall apply to all development applications submitted after the
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effective date of the adoption of said ordinance.
Section 20: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall
cause the same to be posted in the manner prescribed by law.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 29TH DAY OF JUNE 2010.
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I, Carla Morreale, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, do hereby certify
that the whole number of members of the City Council of said City is five; that the
foregoing Ordinance No. 510 passed first reading on June 15, 2010, was duly and
regularly adopted by the City Council of said City at a regular meeting thereof held on
June 29, 2010, and that the same was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Campbell, Misetich, Wolowicz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Long and Stern
ABSTAIN: None
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TABLE 02-A:SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
For exceptions and explanatory descriptions of these standards and for other development standards that apply to single-family residential areas,see Articles VI and
VII of this title.The number which follows an"RS-"designation indicates the maximum number of lots per acre permitted in the zone;the"RS-A"number indicates
the minimum number of acres per lot permitted.
DISTRICT LOT DIMENSIONS MINIMUM SETBACKSji b t MINIMUM SETBACKS MAXIMUM MAXIMUM PARKING
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FOR CITY CREATED LOTS FOR LOTS CREATED PRIOR TO LOT HEIGHTS' :REQUIREMENTS
INCORPORATION/ANNEXATION 'COVERAGE-8 4''
AREA :WIDTH:DEPTH';FRONT= INTERIOR 'STREET' REAR:FRONT INTERIOR STREET REAR less than 5,000 i.
SIDE t SIDE F SIDE SIDE s.f.of habitable
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RS-1 1 acre 100 150 20 1 25 10 5 20 j 20 3 20 j:. 5 10 15 25% 16 spa
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R5-2 520,000 90 120 20 20 1.0.... 20 20 = 20 5 10 j.: 15 1 40% 16 :spaces
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R5-3 313,000 80 110 ` 20 20 : 10 : 20 15 20 5 10 = 15 45% 16 '
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1. For an existing lot which does not meet these standards,see Chapter 17.84(Nonconformities).
2. Lots of record,existing as of November 25, 1975(adoption of this Code),or within Eastview and existing as of January 5, 1983(annexation),shall use
these development standards for minimum setbacks.
3. For description,clarification and exceptions,see Chapter 17.48(Lots,Setbacks,Open Space Area and Building Height).
4. For a description of height measurement methods and the height variation process,see Section 17.02.040 of this chapter. A height variation application
shall be referred directly to the planning commission for consideration, if any of the following is proposed:
A. Any portion of a structure which exceeds sixteen feet in height extends closer than twenty-five feet from the front or street-side property line.
B. The area of the structure which exceeds sixteen feet in height(second story footprint)exceeds seventy-five percent of the existing first story
footprint area(residence and garage);
C. Sixty percent or more of an existing garage footprint is covered by a structure which exceeds sixteen feet in height(a second story).
D. The portion of a structure that exceeds sixteen feet in height is being developed as part of a new single-family residence;or
E. Based on an initial site visit,the director determines that any portion of a structure which is proposed to exceed sixteen feet in height may
significantly impair a view as defined in this chapter.
5. For parking development standards,see Section 17.02.030(B)of this chapter.
6. A garage with direct access driveway from the street of access shall not be less than twenty feet from the front or street-side property line,whichever is the
street of access.
7. Exterior stairs to an upper story are prohibited,unless leading to and/or connected to a common hallway,deck or entry rather than a specific room.
8. For purposes of calculating lot coverage,a private street easement shall not be considered a part of the lot area and the improved area of a private street
easement shall not be counted as lot coverage.
Ordinance 510, Exhibit `C'
Proposed Table 02-A
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RANCHO PALOS VERDES
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
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 appointed City Clerk
of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes;
That on July 1, 2010, she caused to be posted the following document
entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 510 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES ADOPTING MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS
TO THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL
CODE AND THE CITY'S ZONING MAP TO ENACT THE
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS STEERING COMMITTEE, a copy of which is attached hereto,
in the following locations:
City Hall Ladera Linda Community Center
30940 Hawthorne Blvd. 32201 Forrestal Drive
Rancho Palos Verdes Rancho Palos Verdes
Hesse Park
29301 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes
I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is a true and correct affidavit of
posting.
OeiciocL4ei-fice.u&_
City Clerk
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