CC SR 20181218 D - Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance No. 614RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 12/18/2018
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Calendar
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action to adopt Ordinance No. 614 repealing and amending
Chapter 15.34 (Water Efficient Landscaping) of Title 15 (Building and Construction
Code) of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code to implement the State’s new Water
Efficient Landscape requirements.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
(1) Adopt Ordinance No. 614, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES TO REPEAL AND REPLACE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 15.34 TO
IMPLEMENT THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA’S REQUIREMENTS FOR WATER
EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING (CASE NO. PLCA2018-0007).
FISCAL IMPACT: None
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
ORIGINATED BY: Octavio Silva, Senior Planner
REVIEWED BY: Ara Mihranian, AICP, Director of Community Development
APPROVED BY: Doug Willmore, City Manager
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
A. Ordinance No. 614 (page A-1)
The previous Staff Report, meeting Minutes, and public comments on this topic can be
found on the City’s website via the December 4, 2018, City Council Agenda at
http://www.rpvca.gov/772/City-Meeting-Video-and-Agendas
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
On December 4, 2018, Ordinance No. 614 (Attachment A) was introduced by the City
Council. This Ordinance repeals and replaces Chapter 15.34 (Water Efficient
Landscaping) of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code (RPVMC) in order to
implement the State’s Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
This evening, Ordinance No. 614 is presented for its second reading and adoption. If
adopted this evening, this Ordinance will go into effect on January 18, 2018.
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ALTERNATIVES:
In addition to the Staff recommendation, the following alternative action is available for
the City Council’s consideration.
1. Direct Staff to revise Ordinance No. 614 for re-introduction and/or second
reading at a future City Council meeting.
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ORDINANCE NO. 614
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES TO
REPEAL AND REPLACE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 15.34 TO
IMPLEMENT THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA’S REQUIREMENTS
FOR WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING.
WHEREAS, the waters of the State of California are of limited supply and are
subject to increasing demands; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the State of California and of the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes to promote the conservation and efficient use of water and to prevent the waste
of this valuable resource; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes is a unique, well-established
residential community where development consists predominantly of single-family
residential homes; and
WHEREAS, the Governor’s Drought Executive Order of April 1, 2015 directed the
California Department of Water Resources to update the State’s Model Water Efficient
Landscape Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Water Resources approved the revised Model
Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance in 2015; and
WHEREAS, California law requires each city to revise their existing water efficient
landscaping ordinance to meet updated statutory requirements, or the city will be deemed
to have adopted the revised model ordinance drafted by the California Department of
Water Resources; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes’ water efficient landscaping
ordinance, codified in Chapter 15.34 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code, must
be updated to conform to the revised model ordinance requirements set forth in Title 23
of the California Code of Regulations Section 490, et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has directed that Chapter 15.34 be amended to
reflect the current statutory requirements; and
WHEREAS, the water efficient landscaping standards adopted herein serve to
advance the foregoing goals, advance the goal of conserving water and further public
health, safety and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that the water efficient
landscape ordinance herein adopted is at least as effective in conserving water as the
California Department of Water Resources’ updated Model Water Efficient Landscape
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Ordinance, and is reasonably necessary based on the climate, geology, topography
and/or environmental conditions in the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 15.34 of Title 15 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal
Code is being repealed and replaced to read as follows:
“CHAPTER 15.34”
WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING
SECTION:
15.34.010 Purpose
15.34.020 Definitions
15.34.030 Applicability
15.34.040 Administration, Enforcement and Landscape Regulations
15.34.050 Compliance Requirements
15.34.060 Water Budget Calculations
15.34.070 Exceptions
15.30.080 Submittals
15.34.090 Landscape Water Conservation Design Standards
15.34.100 Administration and Appeal Process
15.34.110 Penalties
15.34.120 Annual Reporting
15.34.010 Purpose.
It is the policy of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes (City) to promote water
conservation. The landscape water conservation standards detailed in this chapter are
intended to promote water conservation, while allowing the maximum possible flexibility
in designing healthy, attractive, and cost-effective water efficient landscapes.
15.34.020 Definitions.
“Applicant" means the person or entity submitting a Landscape Documentation
Package. An Applicant may include the property owner and/or an agent of the owner.
“Applied Water” means the portion of water supplied by an irrigation system to a
landscape.
“Certificate of Completion” means the final document submitted to the City which
contains irrigation scheduling parameters, a landscape and irrigation maintenance
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schedule, an irrigation audit report, and a soil analysis report, which has been certified by
either the signer of the landscape design plan, the signer of the irrigation design plan or
the licensed landscape contractor that the landscape project has been installed per the
approved Landscape Documentation Package.
“Director” means the Director of Community Development.
“Estimated Total Water Use” means the estimated total water use in gallons per
year for a Landscape Area, calculated by summing the estimated water use for each
Hydrozone as described in the Water Budget Calculations.
“Evapotranspiration” means the approximate summation of water loss through
evaporation from soil and transpiration from the plants during a specified period of time.
“Evapotranspiration Adjustment Factor” means a factor of 0.55 for residential areas
and 0.45 for non-residential areas, that, when applied to reference evapotranspiration,
adjusts for plant factors and irrigation efficiency, two major influences upon the amount
of water that needs to be applied to the landscape. The Evapotranspiration Adjustment
Factor for new and existing (non-rehabilitated) Special Landscape Areas shall not exceed
1.0. The Evapotranspiration Adjustment Factor for existing non-rehabilitated landscapes
is 0.8.
“Hardscapes” means any durable material or feature (pervious and nonpervious)
installed in or around a Landscape Area, such as pavements or walls.
“Hydrozone” means a portion of a Landscape Area having plants with similar water
needs. A Hydrozone may be irrigated or nonirrigated, and if irrigated the Hydrozone may
be served by an irrigation valve or set of valves with the same schedule.
“Irrigation Efficiency” means the measurement of the amount of water beneficially
used divided by the amount of water applied. Irrigation Efficiency is derived from
measurements and estimates of irrigation system characteristics and management
practices. Irrigation Efficiency for purposes of this Chapter is 0.75 for overhead spray
devices and 0.81 for drip systems.
“Landscape Area” means all new or altered landscaping areas proposed as part
of a development project. Landscape Area shall include the planting areas, turf areas,
water features, and design features as allowed in Section 15.34.090(A)(11). The
Landscape Area does not include footprints of buildings or structures, sidewalks,
driveways, parking lots, decks, patios, gravel or stone walks, hardscapes, and other non-
irrigated areas designated for non-development (e.g., open spaces and existing native
vegetation).
“Landscape Documentation Package” means the documents required under
Section 15.34.080 required to be submitted to the Director for review and approval.
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“Landscape Regulations” refers to the Landscape Regulations for the
Implementation of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance
prepared by the Director of Community Development describing the procedures,
calculations, forms and other requirements for landscape projects subject to this Chapter.
“Maximum Applied Water Allowance” means the maximum annual gallons per year
of water allowed for a Landscape Area, calculated as described in the Water Budget
Calculations.
“Water Efficient Landscape Permit” means an authorizing document issued to an
Applicant by the Director upon approval of the Applicant’s Landscape Documentation
Package.
“Plant Factor” means a factor that when multiplied by the Reference
Evapotranspiration, estimates the amount of water used by a given plant species. For
purposes of this Chapter, the Plant Factor range for Very Low Water Use Plants is 0 to
0.1, the Plant Factor range for Low W ater Use Plants is 0.1 to 0.3, the Plant Factor range
for Moderate Water Use Plants is 0.4 to 0.6, and the Plant Factor range for High W ater
Use Plants is 0.7 to 1.0. Plant Factors used in this Chapter are derived from Water Use
Classification of Landscape Species.
“Reference Evapotranspiration” means a standard measurement of environmental
parameters which affect the water use of plants. Reference Evapotranspiration is
expressed in inches for purposes of this Chapter and is an estimate of the
Evapotranspiration per year from a large field of four to seven-inch tall cool season grass
that is not water stressed. Reference Evapotranspiration is used as the basis for
determining the Maximum Applied W ater Allowance so that regional differences in climate
can be accommodated. For the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, the Reference
Evapotranspiration is 39.7 inches.
“Special Landscape Area” means park and recreational areas, areas permanently
and solely dedicated to edible plants (such as orchards and vegetable gardens), and
areas irrigated with nonpotable water.
“Turf” means a groundcover surface of mowed grass with an irrigation water need
of greater than thirty (30) percent of the Reference Evapotranspiration, except for low
water use alternative Turf blends.
“Water Budget Calculation” mean the Maximum Applied Water Allowance and
Estimated Total Water Use calculations as outlined within the Landscape Regulations.
“Water Feature” means a design element where open water performs an aesthetic
or recreational function. Water Features include ponds, lakes, waterfalls, fountains,
artificial streams, spas, and swimming pools (where water is artificially supplied). The
surface area of Water Features is included in the high water use Hydrozone of the
Landscape Area. Constructed wetlands used for on-site wastewater treatment, habitat
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protection, or storm water best management practices that are not irrigated with potable
water and are used solely for water treatment or storm water retention are not Water
Features and are not subject to the Water Budget Calculation.
“Water Use Classifications of Landscape Species” means the document prepared
by the University of California Cooperative Extension and available from the State
Department of Water Resources at: Department of Water Resources, Bulletins and
Reports, P.O. Box 942836, Sacramento, California 94236-0001.
15.34.030 Applicability.
A. This Chapter shall apply to all of the following public or private landscape
projects:
1. Any project which proposes a new or altered Landscape Area as part of an
industrial, commercial, institutional, cemetery, or multifamily use or a subdivision of any
lot.
2. Any project which proposes a new or altered Landscape Area of 500 square
feet or more as a part of a new single-family residential use and requiring a building or
grading permit.
3. Any project which proposes a new or altered Landscape Area of 2,500
square feet or more as a part of an existing single-family residential use and requiring a
building or grading permit.
B. The following shall be exempt from the requirements of this Chapter:
1. Any project which proposes a new or altered Landscape Area on property
listed on any applicable local, state or national register of historic places;
2. Any ecological restoration project that does not require a permanent
irrigation system;
3. Any mined land reclamation project that does not require a permanent
irrigation system;
4. Any botanical garden or arboretum that is open to the public;
5. Any cemetery, except that the Landscape Area of a new or existing
cemetery shall meet the irrigation requirements of Section 15.34.090(B).
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15.34.040 Administration, Enforcement and Landscape Regulations.
A. The Director shall administer and enforce this chapter.
B. The Director shall promulgate Landscape Regulations for the
implementation of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance
(Landscape Regulations).
C. The Landscape Regulations shall assist Applicants in compliance with the
requirements of this chapter, and shall also provide information on increasing water use
efficiency and avoiding water waste in existing landscapes.
D. The Landscape Regulations shall comply with all applicable provisions of
Title 23 of the California Code of Regulations Sections 490 through 495 and shall be in
full force and effect.
15.34.050 Compliance Requirements.
Applicants for projects covered by Section 15.34.030(A) shall comply with the
following, unless an exception is granted pursuant to Section 15.34.070.
A. Prior to issuance of any grading or building permit, an Applicant shall obtain
a Water Efficient Landscape Permit from the Director, which shall be issued upon
approval of the Applicant’s Landscape Documentation Package prepared in accordance
with Section 15.34.080.
B. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy or other final project sign- off,
the Applicant shall obtain approval from the Director of a Certificate of Completion
prepared in accordance with Section 15.34.080.
15.34.060 Water Budget Calculations.
A. Unless an exception is granted pursuant to Section 15.34.070, new or
altered landscaping projects listed in Section 15.34.030(A) shall comply with the Water
Budget Calculations contained within the Landscape Regulations issued by the Director.
To the extent that any Water Budget Calculations issued by the State Department of
Water Resources promote greater water conservation than that provided within the
Landscape Regulations, the State Department of Water Resources calculations shall
control.
15.34.070 Exceptions.
Exceptions to the requirements of this chapter may be granted by the Director upon
a finding, based on substantial evidence that the exceptions will promote equivalent or
greater water conservation than that provided in this chapter. Requests for exceptions
shall be in writing and shall be submitted to the Director at the time the Landscape
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Documentation Package is submitted for review. Requests for exceptions shall be
accompanied by documentary evidence supporting the finding of equivalent or greater
water conservation.
15.34.080 Submittals.
A. Landscape Documentation Package.
1. Water Efficient Landscape Permit application shall be submitted to
the Director with a filing fee established by resolution of the City Council.
2. A Landscape Documentation Package shall be prepared in
accordance with this chapter and the Landscape Regulations issued by the
Director.
3. The Landscape Documentation Package shall include a statement
of compliance in a form approved by the Director certifying that the landscape
design complies with the mandatory elements of this chapter. The statement of
compliance shall be signed by the person who prepared the landscape plan.
4. The Landscape Documentation Package shall be prepared in
accordance with this Chapter and the Landscape Regulations, and shall include a
landscape design and soils management plan, an irrigation plan, and a Water
Budget Calculation worksheet.
a. The Landscape Design and Soils Management Plan shall, at a
minimum:
i. Delineate each Hydrozone by number, letter or other method,
and identify the water use level of each. Temporarily irrigated
areas shall be included in the low water use Hydrozone for the
Water Budget Calculations;
ii. Delineate any existing plant material to be retained or removed
by type;
iii. Show the planting areas, plant spacing, plant location and size,
natural features, recreational areas, areas dedicated
permanently and solely to edible plants, areas irrigated with
nonpotable water, surface areas and types of Water Features
and all Hardscapes (pervious and nonpervious);
iv. Have a legend listing the common and botanical plant names and
total quantities by container size and species;
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v. Describe seed mixes with application rates and relevant
germination specifications;
vi. Identify soil amendments, type and quantity, based on soil test
results and recommendations. Soils recommendations can be
included as a generic specification if grading will occur on the site
as part of the project prior to landscape installation. However,
verification of a soils test, and compliance with soil amendment
requirements must be completed after grading is complete and
prior to the landscaping installation;
vii. Identify location and installation details of storm water best
management practices, as applicable;
viii. Include as a separate sheet, a copy of the project grading plan,
when applicable.
b. Irrigation Plan. The Irrigation Plan shall be a separate document from,
but use the same format as, the Landscape Design and Soils
Management Plan. The Irrigation Plan shall, at a minimum:
i. Identify location and size of separate water meters for landscape;
and identify water purveyor name.
ii. Identify location, size and type of all components of the irrigation
system, including controllers, main and lateral lines, valves,
irrigation heads, moisture sensing devices, rain shut-off sensor,
quick couplers, pressure regulators and backflow prevention
devices, and power supply, as applicable;
iii. Identify static water pressure at the point of connection to the
public water supply, as applicable;
iv. Provide the flow rate (gallons per minute), application rate (inches
per hour) and design operating pressure (pressure per square
inch) for each station;
v. Show nonpotable water irrigation systems as applicable.
c. Water Budget Calculation Worksheet. A Water Budget Calculation
worksheet shall include the following elements:
i. A Hydrozone information table that summarizes the Hydrozone
and irrigation information of the landscape design and irrigation
plans, including square footage and irrigation method for each
Hydrozone;
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ii. Identification of the party(ies) responsible for long-term
maintenance of the landscape and irrigation systems;
iii. Water Budget Calculations consistent with Section 15.34.060.
B. Certificate of Completion. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or
other final project sign-off, the Applicant shall submit to the Director for
review and approval a Certificate of Completion. The Certificate of
Completion shall be signed in accordance with the Landscape Regulations
and shall include the following:
1. A project information sheet containing the date; project name; project
Applicant’s name, telephone and mailing address; project address and
location; and property owner’s name, telephone and mailing address.
2. Certification by either the signer of the landscape design plan, the signer
of the irrigation design plan, or the licensed landscape contractor that
the landscape project has been installed per the approved Water
Efficient Landscape Permit for the Landscape Documentation Package.
Where there have been changes made in the field during construction,
a revised set of plans showing the changes shall be included with the
certification and approved by the Director as a revision to the Water
Efficient Landscape Permit.
3. Certification that the irrigation system and controller have been adjusted
to maximize irrigation efficiency and eliminate overspray and runoff;
4. A landscape and irrigation maintenance schedule;
5. An irrigation audit report;
6. A soil analysis report and documentation verifying implementation of soil
report recommendations.
15.34.090 Landscape Water Conservation Design Standards.
All landscaping and irrigation systems associated with development regulated by
this Chapter shall be designed, installed and maintained in accordance with the Water
Efficient Landscape Permit issued upon approval of the Landscape Documentation
Package meeting the minimum standards of the Landscape Regulations and this
Chapter.
A. Planting Requirements.
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1. Any plant may be selected for the landscape provided that the Estimated
Total Water Use in the Landscaped Area does not exceed the Maximum
Applied Water Allowance.
2. Plants shall be grouped into Hydrozones with plant species having
similar water demand and by their soil, sun and shade requirements.
3. The Landscape Area of projects proposing commercial or industrial uses
shall be designed without the use of Turf. Notwithstanding, commercial
or industrial projects may only use Turf where a specific Turf type is
proposed for areas adjacent to pedestrian traffic where walking travel or
crossings are expected. These walking areas would include corner lot
locations or linear areas located along pedestrian routes.
4. Single-family residential, multifamily residential and institutional use
projects shall be designed so that Turf occupies no more than 25% or
1,500 square feet, whichever is less, of the Landscape Area. Approved
Turf parkways shall not be counted toward the 25% Turf limitation.
5. Turf is not permitted in medians or parking lot landscape finger planters.
6. Turf shall not be used on slopes exceeding 25% or 4:1 within the
Landscape Area.
7. Notwithstanding subsections (3) and (4), additional Turf areas may be
approved by the Director for areas designed and used for outdoor
sporting and recreational activities, or for an approved functional use.
8. The Applicant shall prepare a soils test that conforms to the Landscape
Regulations, with recommendations for fertilizers, amendments and
horticultural maintenance practices. Recommendations shall be based
on soil samples taken from the site at the completion of finish grading.
The soils testing requirement may be included as part of the
specifications for installation. The soil testing shall include infiltration
rates.
9. Soil amendments shall be used when necessary to improve water
retention in the soil, to improve the functional structure of the soil for
greater water infiltration and percolation, and to buffer pH and to
optimize plant growth.
10. Weed-free mulches of organic or inorganic material shall be used in all
non-Turf, irrigated areas to minimize Evapotranspiration and runoff, and
to moderate the temperature of the root zone. The Landscape Area,
except those portions of the Landscape Area planted in Turf, shall be
covered with weed-free mulch material to an average thickness of at
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least 3 inches throughout. In areas with groundcovers planted from flats,
mulch shall be installed to an average thickness of 1½ inches. Additional
mulch material shall be added from time to time as necessary in order
to maintain the required depth of mulch.
11. The Landscape Area may include natural features such as decomposing
granite groundcover, rock and stone, non-vegetated natural areas, and
structural features, including but not limited to, fountains, reflecting
pools, art work, screens, walls, and fences, provided all of these features
are integrated into the design of the Landscape Area, the primary
purpose of the feature is decorative, and the feature comply with the
development standards for the base zoning district. These areas shall
be included in the Water Budget Calculations for the project and its
various Hydro-zones as specified in the Landscape Regulations.
12. Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to permit the installation or
removal of plants, trees or shrubs of a type or in a manner which is
prohibited by another chapter this Code or other applicable law.
B. Irrigation System Requirements.
1. Irrigation systems shall be designed, constructed and managed to
maximize overall irrigation efficiency, and to meet the MAWA.
2. Irrigation systems shall be designed to prevent runoff, overspray, low-
head drainage, and other similar conditions where irrigation water flows
or sprays on to areas not intended for irrigation and not part of the
parcel’s Landscape Area, such as walkways, driveways, roadways,
neighboring properties or the public right-of-way.
3. Irrigation systems (valve systems, piping and pressure regulators) shall
be designed to deliver water to Hydro-zones based on the moisture
requirements of the plant grouping.
4. Irrigation systems shall be automated and shall include a weather-based
irrigation controller, including a rain shut-off sensor.
5. Areas less than 8 feet wide shall be irrigated with appropriately selected
equipment that provides the proper amount of water coverage without
causing overspray onto adjacent surfaces.
6. All sprinklers shall have matched precipitation rates within each valve
and circuit. All irrigation systems shall be designed to include optimum
distribution uniformity, head-to-head spacing, and setbacks from
walkways and pavement. Overhead sprays shall be set back a minimum
of 24 inches from non-pervious surfaces.
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7. All irrigation systems shall provide check valves at the low end of
irrigation lines to prevent unwanted draining of irrigation lines.
8. Installation of a separate landscape water meter is encouraged where
feasible to facilitate water management.
15.34.100. Administration and Appeal Process.
The Director shall administer and enforce this Chapter. The Project Applicant or property
owner may appeal the decision made by the Director pursuant to this Chapter by filing a
written appeal with the Director within 15 days of the date of Decision, which shall be
heard in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 17.80 of the Rancho Palos
Verdes Municipal Code.
15.34.110. Penalties.
Violations of this Chapter may be pursued pursuant to Chapters 1.08 and 1.16 of the
Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code. In addition, the City’s Building Official may deny
any project subject to this Chapter or withhold a final building permit approval until
violations of this Chapter are addressed.
15.34.120. Annual Reporting.
The Director, on behalf of the City, shall comply with the reporting requirements of Title
23 of the California Code of Regulations Section 495.
Section 2. The City Council has considered this Ordinance and finds that this
project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
(“CEQA”). The project is exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, 14 Cal. Code Regs.
Sec. 15307 as an action taken to assure the maintenance, restoration, or enhancement
of a natural resource, specifically water, where the regulatory process involves
procedures for protection of the environment. This Ordinance does not contemplate any
construction activities, and there is no evidence to suggest that the Ordinance will result
in a significant impact on the environment, including impacts due to unusual
circumstances. The adoption of this Ordinance will result in the enhancement and
protection of water resources in the City, and there is no evidence that the Ordinance
would produce any adverse environment impacts, cumulative or otherwise. Based on the
foregoing and other substantial evidence in the record, the City Council hereby finds and
determines that the Ordinance is exempt from the provisions of CEQA, pursuant to State
CEQA Guidelines Section 15307. Further, as a separate and independent ground, the
City Council finds that the Ordinance is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies
only to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.
Because there is no possibility that the Ordinance will have a significant effect on the
environment, the Ordinance is not subject to CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines
Section 15061 (b)(3).
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Section 3. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or
portion of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or place, is for any
reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent
jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Ordinance.
The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each
and every section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof,
irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions,
sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 4. The time within which judicial review of the decision reflected in this
Ordinance must be sought is governed by Section 1094.6 of the California Code of Civil
Procedure and other applicable periods of limitation.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall go into effect at 12:01AM on the
31st day after its passage.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 18th day of December 2018.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES )
I, EMILY COLBORN, 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. 614 passed first reading on December 4, 2018, was duly and
regularly adopted by the City Council of said City at a regular meeting thereof held on
December 18, 2018, and that the same was passed and adopted by the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
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City Clerk
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