PC RES 1991-058P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 91-58
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES RECOMMENDING TO
THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO
CHAPTER 15,20 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, ENTITLED
"MORATORIUM ON LAND USE PERMITS."
WHEREAS, on September 3, 1991, the City Council directed Staff
to present proposed recommendations to the Planning Commission
regarding amendments to Chapter 15.20 of the Municipal Code,
entitled "Moratorium on Land Use Permits"; and
WHEREAS, a Subcommittee of the City Council and Planning
Commission held noticed public workshops on September 13, 25 and
October 2, 1991 and which Subcommittee gave direction and made
decision upon final formulation of the amendment; and
WHEREAS, after notice pursuant to the provisions of the Rancho
Palos Verdes Municipal Code, public hearings were held on October
8 and October 22, 1991, at which time all interested parties were
given an opportunity to be heard and present evidence regarding the
amendment as set forth in the Planning Commission Staff reports of
those dates; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission adopted P.C. Resolution No.
91-57 recommending to the City Council approval of the Negative
Declaration of Environmental Assessment No. 629 for the amendment
to Chapter 15.20 of the Municipal Code.
NOW THEREFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The Planning Commission has reviewed and
considered the amendment to Chapter 15.20 of the Municipal Code.
Section 2: The Planning Commission has discussed certain
additional revisions to the proposed amendment.
Section 3: The Planning Commission finds that the amendment
to Chapter 15.20, and those additional revisions as discussed by
the Planning Commission, are consistent with the Rancho Palos
Verdes General Plan in that they uphold, and do not hinder, the
goals and policies of that plan.
Section 4: The Planning Commission finds that the provisions
of Chapter 15.20, and those additional revisions as discussed by
the Planning Commission, insofar as they are substantially the same
as previous provisions of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code or
any other ordinance repealed, amended or superseded upon the
enactment of this ordinance, should be construed as a restatement
and continuation of those previous provisions and not as new
enactments.
Section 5: The Planning Commission further finds that the
amendment to Chapter 15.20, and those additional revisions as
discussed by the Planning Commission, are necessary to preserve the
public health, safety, and general welfare in the area.
Section 5: For the foregoing reasons and based on the
information and findings included In the staff reports and records
of the proceedings, the Planning Commission hereby recommends to
the City Council approval of the amendment to Chapter 15.20 of the
Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code, and those additional revisions
as discussed by the Planning Commission, in the form set forth in
Exhibit "A" attached hereto.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 22nd day of October, 1991.
mo
J. Robe Benard, Di.re6tor of
Environmental Services and
Secretary to the Commission
Peter n Hagen,
Chairman
P.C. Resolution No. 91-58
page 2
EXHIBIT "A"
The following represents the Planning Commission recommended
revisions to Chapter 15.20 of the Municipal Code. The text
consists of the existing Chapter 15.20 wording with the
modifications inserted. Existing text recommended to be deleted is
lined through and text suggested to be added is underlined.
Chapter 15.20
MORATORIUM ON LAND USE PERMITS
Sections:
15.20.010 Definitions.
15-28-828--Heelareel-
15 ; 28-838--Adeev-ee>ns�rt�etien-permits-net-�sst�ed.-
15: 28 � 848--Renee;at�en-a€-tinrzseel-permits
15-280858--E�eept�e>ns:
3�5:280868--Replaeement-ef-single-ft�tn�ly-res�edenees-
15a28.878--i41eael�lte-Cz�nyen-�►e�ra�erir�m-area
15.28-888--Ht��ld�ng-erBele-apgl�eab�l��y--AT®nst��t-eevenant
requtreel9
15> 28-898--3�andslide-tni��gat�en-measures-regt��reel-
15.20.020 New construction Permits not issued.
15.20.030 Revocation of unused permits.
15.20.040 Exceptions,
15.20.050 Applications, permits and conditions.
15.20.060 Building code applicability and nonsuit covenant.
15.20.070 Landslide mitigation measures required.
15.20.080 Exclusions.
15.20.010 Definitions. The following definitions shall apply
to this chapter:
A. "Alter" is to change in some but not all aspects where
necessary to continue the use of, and where repair, replacement and
restoration are not possible.
B. "Maintenance" is to keep in a particular safe
condition.
C. "Repair" is to bring back to a safe condition after
partial decay ordestruction.
D. "Replacement" is to exchange a damaged portion for a new
equivalent portion without changing form or function. For a
dwelling it is to construct a -new -or -new a new major portion of a
dwelling to substitute for that existing prior to damage.
P.C. Resolution No. 91-58
page 3
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E. "Restoration" "Restore= is to bring back to the original
condition.
15.20.020 New construction_ Permits not issued Beelareel. The
Notwithstanding any other ordinance or code of the city, the city
declares a moratorium on the filing, processing, approval or
issuance of building, grading or other permits, aneI--rrr--t4te
processtag-err g al--o-f environmental assessments, environmental
impact reports, conditional use permits, tentative maps or parcel
maps in the area of the city identified as the "landslide
moratorium" area as outlined in red on the "landslide moratorium
map" on file in the office of the director of planning
environmental services of the city.
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but+d±ng--Ve-rfcti-t;-- i-rrg--pt-rmr--,or-- b -- t-±t:--€O-�--new
eons true tton --slta-+--be- _►-sem, --a-fta- -fro- -assessment;
envtrommental- -ntpsf -report ;--c4rx i#i 1 --use- atrt-r-tentative
treat--snap--a>r-bra-r��e-1-�ap-�err- thy-stz�ic��.��s3er►-�€-iaeel-�YYr��l--lie
aeeepteel --f-Err--€iikng--pt—&e Y --car-e oveel- a�-t.e--aftr-property
ie3eeted-in-that-pert�e�c-e3f-tke-eitp-e3t�.timed-�e-reed-rzg�en-ti�at-
eerta±n-map -kt rr aTt&-de-s-rg t -ed -as--t4h -=' � � e-me-rate-rata-mapf,
art -f �1e-�n-t?ne-off gee-ef-t%e-el�reeter-ef-pla�tn�ag-ef-the-e�ty-arid
�neerpereteel-��-tk�s-ehepter-bp-reference:
15.20.030 150287848 Revocation of unused permits. Any
bui.lding� or grading permit or other permit for new construction in
the landslide moratorium area which has been previously granted by
the city but which has not been acted upon In substantial reliance
by the holder thereof is hereby revoked.
15.20.040 15728:858 Exceptions. The moratorium or
1��t�tetien-provided-far-ie-Seet�ens-15.28x838-er�d-15.29..-9�9 shall
not be applicable to any of the following:
A. Repairs-or-renovattort Maintenance of existing structures
or, facilities which do not increase the land coverage of those
facilities or add to the water usage of those facilities.
B. Replacement, repair or restoration of a residential
building or structure which has been damaged or destroyed;
prev�d�ttg--sael--�eesb-ra--X33---nod - a�a�t-e--tke--present
eondttton due to:
1> A geologic hazard Such structure may be replaced
repaired or restored to original condition provided that such
construction shall be limited to the same square footage and in the
same general location on the property and said construction will
not aggravate any hazardous geologic condition, if a hazardous
geologic condition remains. Prior to approval for such
Exhibit "A", P.C. Resolution No. 91-58
page 4
construction, the applicant shall submit to the city geologist any
geological and/or geotechnical studies reasonably required by the
city geotechnical. staff and the applicant shall comply with the
conditions set forth in Section 15.20.070 of this Code and shall
substantially repair of the geologic condition in a manner approved
by the city geotechnical staff Setbacks may be waived upon
application to the director of environmental services and may be
expanded to conform to the setbacks listed below:
Minimum Setback Standards
Front Interior side Street side Rear
20 5 10 15
2. A hazard other than a geologic hazard. Such
structure may be replaced repaired or restored to original
condition provided that such construction shall be limited to the
same square footage and in the same general location on the
Property and said construction will not aggravate any hazardous
condition, if a hazardous condition remains. Prior to approval for
such construction, the applicant shall comply with the conditions
set forth in Section 15.20.070.E of this Code. Setbacks may be
waived upon application to the director of environmental services
and may be expanded to conform to the setbacks listed in Section
15>20.040.B1.
C. Permits for existing structures existing prior to October
5, 1978 for which permits were not previously granted. Such
Permits may only be granted if the structure is brought into
substantial compliance with the Uniform Building Code.
D. The approval of an environmental assessment or
environmental impact report for a project as to which the city or
redevelopment agency is the project applicant. 8ity-etarx�3�--or
e��y-:eede�eiep�te�t-ageney-1�eard-d��eeted-e��i�enmer�tai-assesst�ent
or-en*��renmea�tai-�mpaet-report>
E. City council or city redevelopment agency board -approved
projects to mitigate the potential for landslide.
F. Remedial grading to correct problems caused by landslide
as per Section 17.76.040.
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page 5
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G. The --e:ir -y-c-otrtcrl-i ay-e3so-approve-exempttert af€ -it-rrror Minor
projects, not exceeding six hundred square feet per parcel, with no
new bathroom or kitchen fixtures not involving new buildings_ ether
than-orae-detached-garage-per-pared},-not-exeeed�ng-an-area-of-six
hundred--_cK are---feet,--wktherxt--and
drainage--}rmrted- t-o--m-:t-rrr�-r---�l�t��-s---{rro--�t�roertr-er--k�tehen
f}xtures}-and-approved-through-the-buy}dung-permit-process; Such
minor projects may be approved by the director of environmental
Exhibit "A", F.C. Resolution No. 91-58
page 6
services provided that sufficient geological andfor or geotechnical
information as submitted by the applicant and approved by the city
geotechnical staff indicating that the project will not aggravate
the existing situation. One detached garage per parcel may be
approved not exceeding an area of sax hundred square feet, without
windows, provided that and a use restriction covenant an a form
acceptable to the city preventing the garage from being used for
any purpose other than parking of vehicles and storage of personal
property approved- -ry--tlhe e- �eete --crf--errs ror�atert a -se-r ace as
recorded with the Los Angeles County Registrar -Recorder. An
application for a minor project an excess of sax hundred square
feet per parcel which would otherwise meet the criteria of this
subsection 15.20.040.G may be approved by the city council under
the standards of this subsection 15.20.040.G.
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17 H. Construction of temporary minor nonresidential
structures which do not increase water use, provided that
sufficient geological andfor or geotechnical information as
submitted by the applicant and approved by the city geotechnical
staff indicating that the project will not aggravate the existing
situation.
37 I. Submittal of a lot lane adjustment application.
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Exhibit "A", P.C. Resolution No. 91-58
page 7
J. [The Planning Commission forwards this section to the City
Council with no recommendation. It is a new section that was
presented to the Commission worded as follows:]
Applications for development of uses pursuant to Chapter
17.32 or Chapter 17.34 of this code, and structures
ancillary thereto, with the approval of a conditional use
permit, pursuant to Chapter 17.60, provided that
sufficient geological or geotechnical information is
submitted by the applicant and approved by the city
geotechnical staff indicating that the project will not
aggravate the existing situation., Such application may
be approved only if, in addition to the other
requirements of this code, the applicant complies with
the conditions set forth in Sections 15.20.040.K
15.20.050 15 20.060 and 15.20.070 and the California
Environmental Quality Act.
L- K. Issuance of permits for the construction of
residential buildings and accessory structures in the area outlined
in blue on the landslide moratorium map on file in the
environmental services' office ef-tl�e-d�reeter-af-p}�cnn��tg-a€-tire
eity--Mrd--rrrtcco-x°perzt-eco-�r-thy-��er--r�-thy--rfea�ree. Such
permits shall be issued only if all applicable requirements of this
code are satisfied, the parcel is served by sanitary sewers, and
the conditions set forth in Section
15.20.070 are met.
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page 8
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15.20.050 Applications, permits and conditions. Nothing
contained in this section shall except the proposed construction or
use from any requirement or regulation of the building code, zoning
ordinance or other ordinance of this Code or the California
Environmental Quality Act. Conditions may be attached to such
permits, such as nonsuit covenants and sewer assessment agreements.
All applicants for permits or approvals under this chapter as
amended shall submit to the city a hold harmless agreement
satisfactory to the city attorney promising to defend, indemnify,
and hold the city harmless from any claims or damages resulting
from the requested activity.
15-28s8�8--Iflend�he-Eanyen-merater�t�m-area.---What-area-}°Hewn
as--the--E�lend�}ee--Banyan--area--�s--re��sed--ten--the----'bandsllde
Meratofrtum-'-a-rea--a-s- 4-iired--i.-tr-r-ed--oft -tIte-"bandslida-Moraterttem
Map;-' -as-hereby-amended; -ojn-f Flo=-ten-the-e�€f �eee-ef -the-dlreeter-ef
planning-ef-the-elty-and-�rteerperated-herein-by-referenee.
Exhibit "A", P.C. Resolution No. 91-58
page 9
15.20.060 15.29989 Building code applicability and nonsuit
covenant required. The building code, as amended, and existing
plan checking procedures are adequate and appropriate to allow and
regulate maintenance, repair, restoration, replacement, and
alteration as defined in this chapter. The Administrative Code,
including Sections 309 through 319 as added by Section 15.18.110,
applies and permits are required. A nonsuit covenant must be filed
with the city releasing the city of responsibility related to
whatever hazard may exist.
15.20.070 15729:898 Landslide mitigation measures required.
Within the ''landsli.de moratorium area" as identified in Section
15.20.020, the building official shall require that appropriate
landslide abatement measures be taken as a condition of permit
issuance. Such measures shall include, but not be limited to:
A. All lot drainage deficiencies, if any, identified by the
director of public works shall be corrected.
B. Septic systems shall be replaced with approved holding
tank systems in which to dispose of on-site waste water or other
approved ground water mitigation measures of equivalent
effectiveness shall be implemented.
C. Roof runoff from all buildings and structures on the site
shall be contained and directed to the streets or an approved
drainage course.
D. If required by the city geotechnical staff, the applicant
shall submit a soils report. If a soils report is required, the
city geotechnical staff shall specify in writing the reasons for
requiring the report and the issues the report must address. The
report shall be prepared in a form satisfactory to the city's
geotechnical staff and the applicant shall comply with, all
recommendations of the city's geotechnical staff. ,
E. H- An agreement to support and participate in sewer and
storm drain assessment districts and other geological and
geotechnical hazard abatement measures shall be signed by the
applicant.
F. All landscaping irrigation systems shall be part of a
water management system approved by the director of public works.
G. In the case of pools and spas, a leak detection system
approved by the director of public works shall be installed.
H. All other necessary permits and approvals required
pursuant to this Code or any other applicable statute law or
ordinance shall be obtained.
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15.20.080 Exclusions. For a parcel of land to be excluded
from the landslide moratorium area, a landowner, or his designated
agent, may apply for such exclusion to the city council_.
A. Application. To obtain an exclusion from this chapter, an
applicant shall file an application for exclusion with the director
and signed by the property owner. An application shall not be
deemed complete until all required geology studies have been
completed and review has been completed by the city geotechnical
staff. An application shall include the following_
property.
1. The reason for the request.
2. A legal description of the property and a map of the
3. All anticipated development applications.
4. Any existing geological or geotechnical reports or
necessary geology studies as 'determined by the city geotechnical
staff.
5. A fee as established by the city council.
6. Any additional information as determined by the
director or the city geotechnical staff.
7. A completed environmental assessment.
B. Public hearing. Notice shall be Given pursuant to Section
17.80.080 not less than fifteen days before the date set for the
city council hearing. Notwithstanding any provision of Section
17.80.080.D.1 of this Code to the contrary, written notice of the
hearing shall be provided to persons shown on the last equalized
assessment roll as owning real property within 500 feet of the
subject propert
C. Findings. Upon approval of a landslide moratorium
exclusion, the city council shall find as follows:
1. The exclusion is consistent with the general plan and
coastal plan of the city.
2. The exclusion promotes the health, safety and welfare
of the community,
3. The exclusion shall not agciravate any existing
geologic conditions in the area.
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D. Conditions upon issuance of approval. In granting any
exclusion under this chapter, the city council may impose such
conditions as may be reasonably necessary to preserve the intent of
the goals and policies of the general plan.
15.20.090 Fees. Any application for an exception, exemption,
waiver, exclusion, or any other approval pursuant to this chapter
shall be accompanied by a filing fee in an amount established by
the city council.
15.20.100 Appeals. Any interested person may appeal any
decision of the planning commission or director of environmental
services on an application for an exception, exemption. waiver. or
any, other approval pursuant to this chapter_ pursuant to Chapter
17.80 of this Code.
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