CC SR 20200804 F - Ratification of Local Emergency Directive for TSUPs
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 08/04/2020
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Calendar
AGENDA TITLE:
Consideration and possible action to ratify a Local Emergency Directive by the
Emergency Services Director to allow limited outdoor operations on sidewalks and
parking lots for restaurant dining, fitness facilities, and personal care services.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
(1) Adopt Resolution No. 2020-__. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES RATIFYING A LOCAL EMERGENCY
DIRECTIVE BY THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DIRECTOR TO ALLOW
LIMITED OUTDOOR OPERATIONS ON SIDEWALKS AND PARKING LOTS
FOR RESTAURANT DINING, FITNESS FACILITIES, AND PERSONAL CARE
SERVICES
FISCAL IMPACT: None
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
ORIGINATED BY: Ken Rukavina, PE, Director of Community Development
REVIEWED BY: Karina Bañales, Deputy City Manager
APPROVED BY: Ara Mihranian, AICP, City Manager
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
A. Draft Resolution No. 2020-__ (page A-1)
B. Local Emergency Directive (page B-1)
C. Temporary Special Use Permit (page C-1)
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
On March 17, 2020, the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No. 2020-11, proclaiming a declaration of local emergency due to the rising
concerns of the COVID-19 pandemic and local outbreak of the virus. On March 19,
based on orders issued by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public
Health) responding to COVID-19, many of the City’s businesses shut down (except in
some limited capacity) for a few months. As a result, businesses lost a great deal of
revenue, which directly affected the City.
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In May, Public Health officials began to relax the stay-at-home orders allowing certain
sectors to reopen with safety protocols. Although most businesses had previously been
allowed to re-open for modified indoor use during the COVID-19 crisis, the number of
infections and hospitalizations spiked in Los Angeles County. In response to this rise in
infections, on July 13, the State of California required that counties on the County
Monitoring List (including Los Angeles County) once again shut down certain
businesses unless they can be modified to operate outside or by pi ckup, including:
• Fitness centers
• Worship services
• Offices for non-essential sectors
• Personal care services, such as nail salons, massage, and tattoo parlors
• Hair salons and barbershops
• Indoor malls
In response to the state requirements, Public Health modified its order (found here) on
July 14 to limit uses for these sectors to outdoor operations only, noting that the indoor
portions of these businesses must be closed to the public until further notice.
The COVID-19 crisis has created a severe hardship for our local business community
and the City recognizes that businesses are eager to reopen for indoor use as quickly
as possible, but are faced with accommodating physical distancing and limited services.
As provided by the declaration of local emergency, the City Manager, in his capacity as
Emergency Services Director, has the authority to issue directives as deemed
necessary for the protection of the public health, provided the City Council confirms
such directives as soon as practicable. Therefore, during this public health emergency,
and to allow businesses that can accommodate outdoor operations to operate at limited
capacity, the Emergency Services Director has issued a Local Emergency Directive to
allow limited outdoor operations on sidewalks and parking lots for:
Restaurants
Fitness centers
Personal care services, such as nail salons, massage, and tattoo parlors
Hair salons and barbershops
This directive paves the way for these businesses to serve customers and increase their
revenue at a time when economic recovery is critically important.
To accommodate outdoor operations for the listed businesses, Staff has developed a
Temporary Special Use Permit (TSUP) application process to authorize expansion of
operations into sidewalks and parking areas in order to provide additional space where
customers can be served in compliance with the orders and guidelines of both the State
of California and the County of Los Angeles and other applicable orders to protect
health and safety.
TSUPs will be made available for businesses under these modified emergency orders in
compliance with the City’s Special Use Permit process established in the City’s Zoning
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Code. Per the City’s regulations, and to address the COVID-19 specificity of TSUP
requests, the following are applicable related to TSUPs:
The expanded space will allow for up to the same capacity of tables/patrons in an
outdoor area as currently exists within the interior space of the business, while
maintaining the L.A. County reopening protocol.
Businesses may use a portion of their parking lot for the temporary use. Any
parking area not utilized shall remain available for parking use for the site, where
safe and feasible, with some temporary physical and visual barriers separating
patrons from vehicles as determined necessary, as approved by the Fire
Department.
All components of the temporary use area shall be removable and no permanent
structures, or structures which would otherwise require a building permit, will be
allowed.
After the TSUP has expired, the site is expected to be returned to the operating
conditions for the site prior to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
TSUP regulations require that the operation of the requested temporary use shall
have no adverse effect on abutting properties.
To address the concern of noise effects, the TSUP area will have limited
operating hours.
Property owners will be required to authorize the issuance of a TSUP to their
tenants.
TSUPs will be issued for the duration of the local emergency declaration that is
based on a public health emergency due to COVID-19.
A TSUP will be processed administratively without a filing fee, public notification, or
appeal process that is typically required for a standard Special Use Permit. A condition
on the TSUP would be compliance with federal, state, and L.A. County rules. There may
be evolving issues that need to be addressed as the state, L.A. County, and Rancho
Palos Verdes each move through the various recovery phases. As those issues arise,
procedures may be modified to address unforeseen circumstances.
Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-__ will ratify the issuance of the Local Emergency
Directive by the Emergency Services Director, allowing limited outdoor operations on
sidewalks and parking lots for restaurant dining, fitness facilities, and personal care
services. Staff therefore recommends the City Council adopt the resolution to enable
these businesses to modify their operations outdoors.
ALTERNATIVES:
In addition to the Staff recommendation, the following alternative actions are available
for the City Council’s consideration:
1) Do not adopt the attached resolution and provide Staff with direction for
consideration at a future meeting.
2) Take other action, as deemed appropriate.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES RATIFYING A LOCAL
EMERGENCY DIRECTIVE BY THE EMERGENCY
SERVICES DIRECTORTO ALLOW LIMITED OUTDOOR
OPERATIONS ON SIDEWALKS AND PARKING LOTS FOR
RESTAURANT DINING, FITNESS FACILITIES, AND
PERSONAL CARE SERVICES
WHEREAS, in December, 2019, an outbreak of respiratory illness due to a novel
coronavirus (COVID-19) was first identified in Wuhan City, Hubei, Province, China; and,
WHEREAS, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) considers
COVID-19 to be a very serious public health threat with outcomes ranging from very mild
(including some with no reported symptoms) to severe, including illness resulting in death;
and,
WHEREAS, according to the CDC, there is no vaccine to prevent COVID-19 and
there is no specific antiviral treatment recommended for COVID-19 at this time; and,
WHEREAS, on January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared
a Public Health Emergency of International Concern over the global spread of the novel
coronavirus (COVID-19); and,
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2020, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Secretary Alex M. Azar II declared a Public Health Emergency for the United States to
aid the nation’s healthcare community in responding to COVID-19; and,
WHEREAS, the California Department of Public Health has activated its Medical
and Health Coordination Center, and the Office of Emergency Services recently activated
the State Operations Center to provide support and guide actions to preserve public
health; and,
WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a State of
Emergency for the State of California; and,
WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, the County of Los Angeles declared a Local Health
Emergency in response to increased spread of COVID-19; and,
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020, the WHO characterized COVID -19 as a
“pandemic”; and,
WHEREAS, on March 12, 2020, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-25-
20 regarding COVID-19; and,
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WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, President Trump declared a National State of
Emergency in response to increased spread of COVID-19; and,
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2020, the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes proclaimed a declaration of local emergency due to the rising concerns of the
COVID-19 pandemic and local outbreak of the virus; and,
WHEREAS, on March 19, 2020, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
issued Safer At Home orders closing non-essential businesses and allowing restaurants
to offer take-out services only; and,
WHEREAS, in May 2020, Los Angeles County Public Health officials began to
relax the Safer At Home orders allowing certain sectors to reopen with safety protocols;
however, due to the number of infections and hospitalizations spiking in Los Angeles
County, most businesses that had previously been allowed to re-open for modified indoor
use during the COVID-19 crisis were required to once again close following revised orders
issued by Public Health on July 14, 2020, unless they can be modified to operate outside
or by pickup; and,
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 crisis has created a severe hardship for our local
business community and the City recognizes that businesses are eager to re-open for
indoor use as quickly as possible, but are faced with accommodating social distancing
and limited services; and,
WHEREAS, for these businesses to serve customers and increase their revenue
at a time when economic recovery is critically important, the Director of Emergency
Services issued a local emergency directive allowing limited outdoor operations on
sidewalks and parking lots for restaurant dining, fitness facilities, and personal care
services; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council now wishes to ratify the Director of Emergency
Services’ directive.
NOW , THEREFORE, THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL HEREBY
RESOLVES, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The recitals above are true and correct and material to the adoption
of this resolution, and are incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. The COVID-19 crisis has created a severe hardship for our local
business community and the City recognizes that businesses are eager to re -open for
indoor use as quickly as possible, but are faced with accommodating social distancing
and limited services.
SECTION 3. The aforementioned conditions of severe hardship for our local
business community warrant and necessitate the proclamation of a local emergency
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directive by the City, as a means for these businesses to serve customers and increase
their revenue at a time when economic recovery is critically important, by allowing limited
outdoor operations on sidewalks and parking lots for restaurant dining, fitness facilities,
and personal care services.
SECTION 4. During the existence of such local emergency, the powers, functions,
and duties of the City Manager as Director of Emergency Services and the Disaster
Council of this City shall be those prescribed by State Law, Cha pter 2.24 of the Rancho
Palos Verdes Municipal Code, and ordinances and resolutions of this City, and approved
plans of the City in order to mitigate the effects of the local emergency.
SECTION 5. In addition to the powers, functions, and duties already prescribed
above, the Council desires to make clear the powers, functions, and duties include:
(a) As necessary for the public health, life, and property, entering into contracts
to arrange for the procurement of materials, goods, and services needed to assist in
preparing for, containing, responding to, mitigating the effects of, and recovering from the
spread of COVID-19.
(b) Applicable provisions of the Government Code and the Public Contract
Code, including but not limited to travel, advertising, an d competitive bidding
requirements, as well as any City procurement or related policy, are suspended to the
extent reasonably necessary to address the effects of COVID-19.
(c) The Emergency Services Director is expressly authorized to assist with any
lawful order, including the enforcement of an order of quarantine or curfew, as well as
ordering potentially ill City employees to leave the workplace, authorizing certain City
employees to work remotely, taking steps to limit non-essential contact by City
employees, etc., to address the effects of COVID-19.
(d) The Emergency Services Director is expressly authorized at his or her
discretion to invoke force majeure clause on any City agreements or obligations, to the
extent reasonably necessary to address the effects of COVID-19.”
SECTION 6. The City Council does hereby authorize limited outdoor operations
on sidewalks and parking lots for restaurant dining, fitness facilities, and personal care
services; and hereby ratifies the Local Emergency Directive issued on July 27, 2020, by
the City Manager acting as Director of Emergency Services for this purpose.The directive
is attached as Exhibit “A” and incorporated by reference.
SECTION 7. This directive shall expire 15 days after the earlier of the lifting of the
indoor operation restrictions found in the Reopening Safer at Work and in the Community
for Control of Covid-19 order or the local state of emergency, unless revoked sooner.
SECTION 8. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
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SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED on this 4th day of August 2020.
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John Cruikshank, Mayor
Attest:
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Emily Colborn, 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, hereby certify that the
above Resolution No. 2020-__ was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said
City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on August 4, 2020.
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Emily Colborn, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT “A”
LOCAL EMERGENCY DIRECTIVE TO ALLOW LIMITED OUTDOOR
OPERATIONS ON SIDEWALKS AND PARKING LOTS FOR RESTAURANT DINING,
FITNESS FACILITIES, AND PERSONAL CARE SERVICES
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C ITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
July 27, 2020
LOCAL EMERGENCY DIRECTIVE TO ALLOW LIMITED OUTDOOR OPERATIONS ON SIDEWALKS AND
PARKING LOTS FOR RESTAURANT DINING, FITNESS FACILITIES, AND PERSONAL CARE SERVICES
In my capacity as Director of Emergency Services , on March 14, 2020, I activated the City's
Emergency Operations Center (EOC} at the lowest level of operation and requested the City
Council to proclaim a local emergency due to the public health threat caused by COVID-19.
On March 17, 2020, as required by§ 2.24.060(A}(1) of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code
(RPVMC), the City Council adopted Resolution No . 2020-11 proclaiming a declaration of local
emergency due to the spread of COVID-19 . As provided by the declaration of local emergency, I
have the authority to issue directives as deemed necessary for the protection of the public
health, provided the City Council confirms such directives as soon as practicable.
Based on orders issued by the Los Angeles Department of Public Health responding to COVID-19 ,
many of the City's businesses shut down (e xcept in some limited capacity) for a few months. As a
result, businesses lost a great deal of revenue which directly affected the City's health, safety,
and welfare. In May 2020, Public Health Officials began to rela x the stay-at -home orders allowing
certain sectors to reopen with safety protocols . However, as number of infections and
hospitalizations have spiked in Los Angeles County, some of the limited openings for businesses
are now being rolled back. Specifically, the Los Angeles County Reopening Safer at Work and in
the Community for Control of Covid-19 order states that indoor operations at restaurants,
wineries, movie theaters, family entertainment, zoos , museums, and cardrooms remain closed
while gyms and fitness centers , offices of non -critical sectors, places of worship, personal care
services, hair salons, and barbershops, and indoor malls must operate outdoors only. The
Reopening Safer at Work and in the Community for Control of Covid-19 order, revised July 14,
2020, may be found here:
http ://publi chea lth .lacounty.gov/media/coronav iru s/docs/H00/2020.07.14 HOO Safer%20at%
20 Hom e Cessat ion%20of%201ndoor%200ps.pdf
As only essential businesses , such as grocery stores, are now permitted to serve customers
indoors, it is in the City's best interest to provide ways for non -essential businesses such as
restaurants, gyms and fitness centers, and personal care services to serve customers and
increase their revenue at a time when economic recovery is critically important. To that end,
expansion of din i ng , and commercial activity areas into sidewalks and parking areas is desirable
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as this can provide additional space where customers can be served in compliance with the
orders and guidelines of both the State of California and the County of Los Angeles and other
applicable orders to protect the health and safety.
I therefore authorize the following pursuant to § 2.24.060(A)(6)(a) of the RPVMC, to be
confirmed by the City Council within the earliest practicable time:
1. Effective immediately, and for the duration of the local emergency, or for as long as
the Reopening Safer at Work and in the Community for Control of Covid-19 order
limits indoor operation of non-essential businesses, whichever ends first, temporary
permits may be obtained by existing restaurants, fitness facilities, personal care
service providers and other businesses for outdoor dining, fitness, personal care or
other activities.
2. Restaurants, fitness facilities, personal care and other businesses wishing to
temporarily expand their dining or use areas pursuant to Section 1, above, shall be
required to obtain a Temporary Special Use Permit under Chapter 17.62 of the
RPVMC.
3. Effective immediately, and for the duration of this directive, enforcement of the
following provisions of the RPVMC shall be modified as follows:
a. A Temporary Special Use Permit application pursuant to this directive shall
comply with the requirements of Chapter 17.62, except that approval of the
application shall be reviewed ministerially without discretionary approval and no
public notification or appeal will be required.
b. The property owner or a designated representative shall sign the Temporary
Special Use Permit application authorizing the temporary outdoor operation.
c. Restaurants, fitness facilities, personal care services and other businesses shall be
additionally permitted in designated outdoor spaces, which may include sidewalks
and parking lots, provided the use can be accommodated without undue
interference with pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
d. Enforcement of parking ratios for existing businesses is suspended.
e. Perimeter barriers shall not be required for temporary encroachments on
sidewalks, but shall be required for temporary encroachments onto parking lots.
f. All businesses, including restaurants, that obtain a Temporary Special Use Permit
must clear all public areas at closing, and must bring all their furnishings and
equipment inside every evening unless approved otherwise by the City.
g. All restaurants, fitness facilities, personal care and other businesses issued
Temporary Special Use Permits must ensure that the temporary encroachments
do not block any exits, handicapped parking spaces, or any other accessibility
installations required by the ADA.
h. Conditions may be imposed ensuring public health and safety including
minimizing adverse impacts to neighboring properties.
4. The Temporary Special Use Permits issued pursuant to this directive shall expire 15
days after the earlier of the lifting of the indoor operation restrictions found in the
Reopening Safer at Work and in the Community for Control of Covid-19 order or the
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local state of emergency, unless revoked sooner. Upon expiration or revocation of its
temporary permit, an establishment shall immediately comply with all applicable
provisions of the RPVMC.
5 . A Temporary Special Use Permit issued under this directive may be revoked by the
Director of Emergency Services for failure to comply with all applicable RPVMC
provisions, or for noncompliance with this directive.
6. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, this directive may be rescinded or
amended by the Director of Emergency Services or by the City Council for any reason
prior to the lifting of the local state of emergency or the indoor operation restrictions
found in the Reopening Safer at Work and in the Community for Control of Covid -19
order.
7 . I hereby reserve the right to issue additional directives as needed.
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Director of Emergency Services
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TEMPORARY SPECIAL USE PERMIT
The City recognizes that businesses are faced with accommodating social distancing and limited services due
to COVID-19 public health orders and closures. During this public health emergency, indoor capacity was
effectively eliminated within the current physical indoor footprint of a business. To address this capacity issue,
the City may issue Temporary Special Use Permits (TSUPs) to utilize sidewalks, privately-owned parking areas
and outdoor spaces of a business’ site to appropriately provide services while accommodating emergency orders
related to social distancing and restricted indoor activities. TSUPs will be made available for businesses under
modified emergency orders in compliance with the City’s Special Use Permit process established in the City’s
Zoning Code. This application package includes a TSUP submittal checklist, application and a listing of operation
requirements and limitations associated with the TSUP.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the City’s Planning Division at (310) 544-5228 or via email
at Planning@rpvca.gov.
SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST
The Temporary Special Use Permit (TSUP) application package is comprised of the following items:
1. Fully completed and signed application for a Temporary Special Use permit
2. Four copies of Site Plan - An 8.5” x 11” site plan showing the following:
All buildings and structures on the site.
Off-street parking spaces, driving aisles, and driveways.
The location and dimensions of the temporary use.
Such other data as may be required to demonstrate that the project meets the criteria.
Examples include but are not limited to:
o Furniture & Equipment plan – demonstrating that the TSUP would not be to increase the
total number of tables/patrons, but rather to provide an outdoor footprint to accommodate
existing capacity
o Lighting plan
o Portable heaters
o Show minimum 4’ wide ADA accessible pedestrian path of travel from restaurant, outdoor
dining areas, sidewalks and parking areas.
3. Alcohol Beverage Control Approval (if alcohol is served outdoors)
4. COVID19 Re-Opening Form (The Appendix related to your business may be found on the LA County Department of
Public Health website at http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/ under the "What You Should Know" section. Click
the "Health Officer Order" tab and scroll down to find the Appendix related to the type of business)
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TEMPORARY SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION
LOCATION
BUSINESS LICENSE NUMBER BUSINESS NAME LICENSE EXPIRATION DATE
ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER STREET ADDRESS
APPLICANT INFORMATION BUSINESS OWNER & MANAGER
APPLICANT NAME BUSINESS OWNER
APPLICANT ADDRESS BUSINESS OWNER NAME
CITY STATE ZIP CODE PHONE E-MAIL
PHONE FAX MANAGER NAME
MOBILE E-MAIL (REQUIRED) PHONE E-MAIL
PROPERTY OWNER AUTHORIZATION
I declare that I am the legal owner of record of the land specified in this application. As the owner, I hereby affirm under penalty of perjury that the
foregoing statements, facts and attachments are true and correct. Further, I declare that I fully understand and authorize all actions proposed within
this application, and authorize the foregoing applicant or agent to act on my behalf on all matters relating to this applicat ion, including negotiations,
discussions and communications with staff from the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. This authorization shall remain valid until invalidated in writing.
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Property Owner Name (Print) Property Owner Signature Date of Signature
APPLICANT’S DECLARATION
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury that all statements herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and I am fully authorized by the
property owner to apply for this permit. I understand that any false statements or omissions may result in denial of this permit. I further acknowledge
that I agree to fully comply with all regulations set forth by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes as they relate to the issuance o f the Temporary Special
Use Permit.
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Applicant Name (Print) Applicant Signature Date of Signature
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OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS
Outdoor dining areas shall be limited to serving and consumption of food and nonalcoholic beverages, unless
authorized otherwise by Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) with the issuance of COVID -19 Temporary Catering
Authorization.
Uses that generate excessive noise such as amplified music are not permitted in the outdoor area.
A clear passage area on walkways, plazas or parking areas, free of all obstructions, shall be maintained at all
times to avoid hazardous conditions for pedestrians.
Under no circumstances shall a path of travel be less than four (4) feet wide.
Outdoor dining, fitness and personal care service areas shall be fully accessible for persons with physical
disabilities and provide safe passing conditions. Throughout the term of this temporary program, it shall be the
business owner’s responsibility to comply with all federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to
Americans with Disability Act.
The outdoor dining, fitness and personal care service area must be located directly adjacent to the
establishment.
Any modification to the approved site plan requires submittal of a modified site plan to the Community
Development Departments for review
The only permitted furniture within the temporary outdoor service area are tables, chairs, and properly
anchored umbrellas, unless specifically approved by the city. Tents, portable heaters or other structures
requiring a separate permit are not permitted unless specifically approved by t he City.
The operation and use of the outdoor dining area must comply with all applicable State and local health orders
including directives from CAL/OSHA.
A copy of this permit must be kept on site at all times.
The outdoor service area shall not operate beyond the operating hours of the establishment.
No other uses are permitted within the temporary outdoor dining, fitness, and personal service areas; including,
but not limited to, live entertainment and dancing.
Outdoor dining, fitness and personal service areas may not encroach into drive aisles.
Outdoor dining, fitness and personal service areas should not be placed on the site in an area that requires
employees and patrons to cross active drive aisles to access the establishment.
Furnishings shall not restrict motor vehicle sight lines.
The encroaching furnishings shall not impede entry to the building and must not preclude applicable emergency
exit requirements.
All fences and/or enclosures should be of durable material, fire safe, structurally sound, aesthetically pleasing,
and shall be easily removable and cannot exceed 3 feet in height.
Fences and furnishing must be maintained in good condition and placed/secured in such a way so as not to
impede public safety. Permanently affixed furnishings and fencing are not permitted.
All Fire Department regulations and standards concerning exterior lighting, tents, portable heaters and power
shall be met.
Fire Department approval and permits shall be obtained for LPG heaters and open flames, including candles
Term of Permit: This Temporary Special Use Permit is valid for a period not to exceed 60 days from full
execution by the City, unless extended in writing by the City; or 15 days from the date that the restrictions
pertaining to restaurant operations contained within State and Local Health Orders, as amended, are lifted,
whichever occurs sooner
Termination: The City of Rancho Palos Verdes reserves the right to terminate or temporarily suspend this
permit at any time, for any reason, including but not limited to noncompliance with the terms and conditions of
the permit, or the use threatens the public health, safety, and welfare, such as storm events, crowds in excess
of permitted capacity, construction, and modifications to the Statewide Declaration of Public Health Emergency.
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Signature of business operator acknowledging the above requirements and limitations. Date
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