PC RES 2020-014 P .C. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES RECOMMENDING THAT
THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO
SECTIONS 17.76.020(C) (NONCOMMERCIAL AMATEUR RADIO
ANTENNAS) AND (D) (NONCOMMERCIAL AMATEUR RADIO
ANTENNA PERMIT) OF CHAPTER 17.76 (MISCELLANEOUS
PERMITS AND STANDARDS) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE
RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE THE
REGULATIONS AND REVIEW PROCEDURE FOR
NONCOMMERCIAL AMATEUR RADIO ANTENNAS (CASE NO.
PLCA2020-0003)
WHEREAS, the City regulates the installation of noncommercial amateur radio
antennas pursuant to Sections 17.76.020(C) & (D) of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal
Code (RPVMC); and
WHEREAS, the current RPVMC provisions governing the use and permitting of
noncommercial amateur radio antennas are outdated and inconsistent with the goals and
policies of the City's General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to update Sections 17.76.020(C) & (D) to ensure
antenna structures are aesthetically compatible with surrounding uses that will not
adversely alter the visual character of the area, and are consistent with the goals and
policies of the City's General Plan; and
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 36937 expressly authorizes the City Council
to adopt an urgency ordinance for the immediate-preservation-of-the-public-peace, health,
or safety, if the ordinance is approved by four-fifths of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, the City Council adopted Urgency Ordinance
No. 632U, which imposed a temporary 45-day moratorium on the establishment, expansion,
or modification of noncommercial amateur radio antennas associated with Sections
17.76.020(C) & (D) in order to initiate code amendments to the aforementioned sections to
update the regulations and review procedures for noncommercial amateur radio antennas
so as to be compatible with the neighborhoods where they are erected; and
WHEREAS, on April 7, 2020, the City Council adopted Urgency Ordinance
No. 634U, to extend the moratorium period enacted by interim Urgency Ordinance No.
632U by an additional 10 months and 15 days, to allow staff adequate time to research and
prepare code amendment proceedings; and
WHEREAS, on July 9, 2020, a public notice was published in the Palos Verdes
Peninsula News and sent out to interested parties, announcing code amendment
proceedings to be heard by the Planning Commission, pursuant to the requirements of the
RPVMC; and
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WHEREAS, on July 28, 2020, the Planning Commission held a duly-noticed public
hearing, at which time the draft ordinancewas reviewed and discussed among the Planning
Commission, staff, and interested parties. The item was continued to August 25, 2020, and
subsequently to September 22, 2020, to allow staff additional time to incorporate the input
received and reach out to interested parties for comments on the revised draft ordinance;
and
WHEREAS, on September 22, 2020, the Planning Commission held a duly-noticed
public hearing, at which time all interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard
and present evidence on the draft ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES, AND RESOLVES AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated fully herein by
reference.
SECTION 2. The Planning Commission has reviewed and considered the proposed
code amendments to Sections 17.76.020(C) (Noncommercial Amateur Radio Antennas)
and (D) (Noncommercial Amateur Radio Antenna Permit) of Chapter 17.76 (Miscellaneous
Permits and Standards) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the RPVMC to update the development
standards for noncommercial amateur radio antennas regarding the height threshold,
general regulations, application requirements, and review procedures, addressing the
community concerns related to compatibility with the surrounding uses and mitigation of
visual impacts, while complying with the Federal Communications Commission standards,
as presented in `Exhibit A'.
SECTION 3. The proposed amendment is consistent with the Rancho Palos Verdes
General Plan and Coastal Specific Plan in that they uphold, and not hinder, the goals and
policies of those plans.
SECTION 4. The proposed amendment is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) because it consists
only of minor revisions and clarifications to an existing zoning code and will not have
the effect of deleting or substantially changing any regulatory standards or findings.
The proposed amendment is an action that does not have the potential to cause significant
effects on the environment, but rather will supplement the regulations and review
procedures established in the City's Municipal Code.
SECTION 4. For the foregoing reasons and based on the information and findings
included in the Staff Report, Minutes and other records of proceedings, the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby recommends to the City Council
that an Ordinance be adopted entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES AMENDING SECTIONS 17.76.020(C) (NONCOMMERCIAL AMATEUR
RADIO ANTENNAS) AND (D) (NONCOMMERCIAL AMATEUR RADIO ANTENNA
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PERMIT) OF CHAPTER 17.76 (MISCELLANEOUS PERMITS AND STANDARDS) OF TITLE
17 (ZONING) OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE THE
REGULATIONS AND REVIEW PROCEDURE FOR NONCOMMERCIAL AMATEUR RADIO
ANTENNAS".
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of September, 2020.
AYES: COMMISSIONERS HAMILL, JAMES, SAADATNEJADI, SANTAROSA, VICE-
CHAIRMAN PERESTAM, AND CHAIRMAN LEON
NOES: COMMISSIONER CHURA
ABSTENTIONS: NONE
RECUSALS: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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Gordon Leon
Chair of the Planning Commission
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Ken Rukavina, PE,
Director of Community Development
Secretary of the Planning Commission
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EXHIBIT "A"
DRAFT ORDINANCE NO.
Please see attached.
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ORDINANCE NO._
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
AMENDING SECTIONS 17.76.020(C) (NONCOMMERCIAL
AMATEUR RADIO ANTENNAS) AND (D) (NONCOMMERCIAL
AMATEUR RADIO ANTENNA PERMIT) OF CHAPTER 17.76
(MISCELLANEOUS PERMITS AND STANDARDS) OF TITLE 17
(ZONING) OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL
CODE TO UPDATE THE REGULATIONS AND REVIEW
PROCEDURE FOR NONCOMMERCIAL AMATEUR RADIO
ANTENNAS
WHEREAS, the City, regulates the installation of noncommercial amateur radio
antennas pursuant to Sections 17.76.020(C) and (D) of the Rancho Palos Verdes
Municipal Code (RPVMC); and
WHEREAS, the City desires to update Sections 17.76.020(C) and (D) to ensure
antenna structures are aesthetically compatible with surrounding uses that will not
adversely alter the visual character of the surrounding area, and are consistent with the
goals and policies of the City's General Plan; and
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 36937 expressly authorizes the City
Council to adopt an urgency ordinance for the immediate preservation of the public peace,
health, or safety, if the ordinance is approved by four-fifths of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, the City Council adopted Urgency Ordinance
No. 632U, which imposed a temporary 45-day moratorium on the establishment,
expansion, or modification of noncommercial amateur radio antennas associated with
Sections 17.76.020(C) and (D) in order to review, research and initiate code amendments
to the aforementioned sections to update the regulations and review procedures for
noncommercial amateur radio antennas so as to be compatible with the neighborhoods
where they are erected; and
WHEREAS, on April 7, 2020, the City Council adopted Urgency Ordinance
No. 634U, to extend the moratorium period enacted by interim Urgency Ordinance No.
632U by an additional 10 months and 15 days, to allow staff adequate time to research
and prepare code amendment proceedings; and
WHEREAS, on July 28, 2020, the Planning Commission held a duly-noticed public
hearing, at which time the draft ordinance was reviewed and discussed among the
Planning Commission, staff, and interested parties. The item was continued to
August 25, 2020, and subsequently to September 22, 2020, to allow staff additional time
to incorporate the input received and reach out to interested parties for comments on the
revised draft ordinance; and
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WHEREAS, on September 20 and 24, 2020, a public notice was published in the
Daily Breeze and the Palos Verdes Peninsula News, respectively, providing a notice of a
public hearing before the City Council on October 6, 2020; and
WHEREAS, on September 22, 2020, the Planning Commission held a duly-noticed
public hearing, and adopted P.C. Resolution No. 2020-14, recommending that the City
Council adopt this Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, on October 6, 2020, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public
hearing on this Ordinance, and all testimony was received was made a part of the public
record; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has duly considered all information presented to it,
including the Planning Commission findings, P.C. Resolution No. 2020-14, written staff
reports, and any testimony provided at the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the City's standards constitute "the minimum practicable regulations"
to accomplish the City's legitimate purpose and will "reasonably accommodate amateur
radio service communications and allow those structures to be erected at heights and
dimensions sufficient to accommodate amateur radio service communication per
California Government Code Section 65850.3 and Section 97.15 of the Title 47 of the
Code of Federal Regulations; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of the Ordinance have been met.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby
makes the following findings:
A. The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated fully herein by reference.
B. It is the intent and purpose of this Ordinance that Sections 17.76.020(C)
(Noncommercial Amateur Radio Antennas) and (D) (Noncommercial Amateur Radio
Antenna Permit) of Chapter 17.76 (Miscellaneous Permits and Standards) of Title
17 (Zoning) of the RPVMC be amended to update the development standards for
noncommercial amateur radio antennas.
SECTION 2. The proposed code amendment to Title 17 adopted herein is consistent
with the Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan and Coastal Specific Plan in that it upholds,
and does not hinder, the goals and policies of those plans.
SECTION 3. Sections 17.76.020(C) (Noncommercial Amateur Radio Antennas) and
(D) (Noncommercial Amateur Radio Antenna Permit) of Chapter 17.76 (Miscellaneous
Permits and Standards) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the RPVMC is hereby amended as follows,
with the remaining portions of Section 17.76.020 remaining unchanged (new text in bold
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italics, deletions in ):
"17.76.020 —Antennas.
C. Noncommercial Amateur Radio Antennas.
1. Applicability. This subsection C regulates noncommercial amateur radio
antennas that are affixed to real property and antennas that are located on vehicles
parked on lots which exceed sixteen feet in height, as measured pursuant to the
residential building height measurement methods described in Section 17.02.040
(View preservation and restoration)-of this title. This subsection does not regulate
hand held antennas or antennas located on vehicles parked on lots which are
sixteen feet or less in height, as measured pursuant to the residential building
height measurement methods described in Section 17.02.040 (View preservation
and restoration) of this title.
2. General Regulations. The installation, erection-and/or replacement of
noncommercial amateur radio antenna assemblies on lots for noncommercial
purposes shall be reviewed by the Director through either an antenna.Site Plan
Review application or by the Planning Commission through a noncommercial
amateur radio antenna permit application.
a. Existing aAntenna assemblies which were meet the following
criteria shall be considered legal nonconforming: i) legally permitted by
the City or the County prior to City incorporation, and which conform to the
codes in effect when installed, but do not meet the provisions of this code;
and are ii) existing as of the effective date of this code shall be considered
b. Antenna assembly height shall be measured as follows:
i. The height of the antenna assembly shall include the
antenna(s) support structure and shall be the maximum to which it is
capable of being extended;
ii. For a ground mounted assembly or one mounted on an
accessory structure, the height shall be measured from the highest
point of the existing grade covered by the foundation of the structure
to the maximum height to which the antenna' assembly is capable of
being extended; and
iii. Except for exempt antennas described in subsection
(C)(3)(c)(ii) of this Section, for an antenna assembly mounted on a
main building or an accessory structure, height shall be measured
from existing grade to the maximum height to which the antenna
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assembly is capable of being extended, pursuant to the residential
building height measurement methods described in Section
17.02.040 (View preservation and restoration) of this title.
c. Noncommercial amateur radio antennas shall not be located
within any front yard area, without approval of a variance pursuant to
Chapter 17.64 (Variances) of this title.
d. The use of antennas for noncommercial purposes shall mean that
no commercial frequency is used for transmission or propagation, that there
is no communication for hire or for material compensation, except as
allowed by Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations, and
that all applicable regulations are complied with at all times, including,
without limitation, FCC regulation 97.
e. A noncommercial amateur radio antenna assembly shall not
include oil derrick style structures and no structures with guy wires
shall be used or constructed, except as provided for in this Section.
f. No signage shall be allowed on any noncommercial amateur
radio antenna assembly, except for requisite safety text and other
labeling required by law.
g. A noncommercial amateur radio antenna assembly shall
comply with all City, State and Federal laws including the City's view
preservation requirements in Section 17.02.040.
h. A noncommercial antenna assembly subject to this Section
shall not be any closer to the property line than the required minimum
side and rear yard setbacks for the subject lot without written City
approval which shall take into consideration the site specific
conditions.
i. All antennas capable of being retracted and extended shall be
retracted to its minimum size and height when not in use or retracted
as required in any conditions of approval issued by the City.
j. Each noncommercial amateur radio antenna shall be of a
color or painted to minimize its reflectivity and blend with its
surroundings as much as possible.
k. Upon the sale or transfer of the subject property any permit
issued under this section shall not be transferable to any other person
including a new property owner.
3. Antennas Exempt. The following noncommercial amateur radio antenna
assemblies may be constructed or installed on a lot without the approval of an
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antenna Site Plan Review application or noncommercial radio antenna permit;
a. The replacement of an existing antenna or antenna support
structure with an outside diameter of three inches or less with a similar
antenna or support structure.
b. Parabolic dish antennas which are one meter (39.37 inches) or
less in diameter. This exemption shall not apply to parabolic dishes located
on a mast which is greater than twelve feet in height. Freestanding masts
shall be measured from existing adjacent grade. Masts located on a building
shall be measured from the point where the mast meets the roof surface.
c. Any combination of two different antenna assemblies from the
following categories:
i. One antenna assembly which is located outside of any
required setback areas and which is sixteen feet or less in height, as
measured pursuant to the residential building height measurement
methods described in Section 17.02.040 (View preservation and
restoration) of this title.
ii. One building mounted antenna assembly, located outside
of any required setback areas, which does not exceed twelve feet
in height, as measured from the point where the antenna assembly
meets the roof surface, and which contains radiating elements, each
of which does not exceed six feet in total length. If the antenna
assembly is mounted onto the roof, or if any portion of the antenna
assembly projects above the roofline, not more than one antenna
may be affixed to antenna support structure.
iii. One wire antenna assembly consisting of a single flexible
wire, with a diameter not to exceed one-half inch, suspended
between two supports, which if man-made do not exceed forty-one
feet in height as measured from adjacent existing grade, and located
outside of any required setback areas.,
iv. One vertical antenna assembly, located outside of any
required setback areas, consisting of a single pole or mast with a
maximum outside diameter of three inches or less with no guys or
horizontal elements located higher than two feet above the ridgeline
of the residence, and which does not exceed forty-one feet in total
height, as measured from adjacent existing grade.
4. Antenna Site Plan Review Approval.
a. Director review. Director approval of an antenna Site Plan Review
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application is required for more than two antenna assemblies which are
exempt pursuant to subsection (C)(3) of this Section, and for any other
nonexempt antenna assembly which does not exceed forty-one feet in
height. The application may be approved provided the Director finds as
follows:
i. That adequate provision is made for safety;
ii. That all applicable building code requirements, such as
wind load and seismic design criteria, and development code
requirements, such setbacks, are met;
iii. That no more than one nonexempt antenna support
structure will be located on the lot;-ate
iv. That the placement of the antenna assembly does not
significantly impair a view from any surrounding properties, as defined
in Section 17.02.040 (View preservation and restoration) of this title;
and,
v. That the antenna assembly shall be designed to
minimize the visual impact to the greatest extent feasible by
means of placement, screening, camouflaging, painting and
texturing and to be compatible with existing architectural
elements, building materials and other site characteristics. The
applicant shall use the smallest and least visible antennas
possible to accomplish the coverage objectives.
b. Application. The antenna Site Plan Review application shall be
made upon forms provided by the City and shall be accompanied by the
following:
i. Two copies of a scaled site plan showing the location of the
antenna assembly, and its relation to property lines, topography and
all structures on the property, and two copies of an elevation drawing
showing the proposed height, size, vertical and horizontal
components, dimensions, color and material of the antenna(s) and
antenna support structure. If a building permit is required pursuant to
the Un4fGrm California Building Code, three copies of the above
plans are necessary;
ii. A typed mailing list of all property owners within a five
hundred-foot radius adjacegt to the subject property, using the last
equalized tax roll of the county assessor and any affected
homeowners associations, and a vicinity map identifying all properties
included on the mailing list.
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iii. A fee, as established by resolution of the City Council.
iv. Documentation demonstrating that the antenna
assembly will comply with all other FCC standards related to
radio frequency emissions in OET Bulletin 65, Supplement
B. Said documentation shall state if the antenna is
categorically exempt or demonstrate compliance with the
standards of OET Bulletin 65.
v. The applicant shall certify that the proposed antennas
and installation, comply with FCC regulations related to
interference and in the event the interference occurs, the
applicant will take all steps necessary to resolve the same.
vi. The applicant shall, as part of the application, construct
at the applicant's expense, a mock-up of the proposed
antenna at the proposed location. Said mock up shall be the
same size and dimensions as the proposed antenna. The
mock-up shall be coordinated under the direction of the
Director or his/her designee. Once constructed, the
silhouette shall be certified by a licensed engineer on a form
provided by the City. In the alternative, the applicant may
submit a photo simulation depicting the proposed antenna
in size, height and dimensions, as required by the City to
depict the proposed antenna as it would appear from the
surrounding area.
c. Notice. Upon receipt of a complete antenna Site Plan Review
application, the Director shall provide written notice of the application to the
applicant, adjacent property owners within a five hundred-foot radius, any
affected homeowners associations and any interested parties. No sooner
than fifteen days after the application notices are mailed, the Director shall
make a decision on the application. Notice of the Director's decision shall be
provided to the applicant, adjacent property owners, any affected
homeowners associations, and any interested parties. The Director's.
decision may be appealed to the Planning Commission and the Planning
Commission's decision may be appealed to the City Council pursuant to
Chapter 17.80 (Hearing Notice and Appeal Procedures) of this title.
D. Noncommercial Amateur Radio Antenna Permit. Except for antenna
assemblies which are exempt pursuant to subsection (C)(3) of this Section, antenna
assemblies which exceed forty-one feet in height or which involve the placement of more
than one nonexempt antenna support structure on a lot shall require the approval of a
noncommercial amateur radio antenna permit by the Planning Commission.
1. Application. Application for a noncommercial amateur radio antenna
permit shall be made on forms provided by the City and shall include such plans
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and documents as may reasonably be required by the Director, including
submittal requirements for the antenna Site Plan Review application in
subsection (4)(b), for a complete understanding of the proposal and a filing fee in
an amount established by resolution of the City Council.
2. Notice. Upon receipt of a complete application for a noncommercial
amateur radio antenna permit, the Director shall provide written notice of the
application to all owners of a property shown on the last known county assessor tax
roll and homeowner associations located within a radius of five hundred feet of the
external boundaries of the property where the antenna assembly is proposed.
3. Action by Planning Commission. In granting a noncommercial amateur
radio antenna permit, the Planning Commission shall consider:
a. The extent to which the proposed antenna assembly significantly
impairs a view, as defined in Section 17.02.040 of the development code,
from a surrounding lot;
b. With respect to an antenna assembly that is used for amateur
radio purposes, the degree to which refusing or conditioning the permit
would interfere with the applicant's ability to receive and/or transmit radio
signals on amateur frequencies. In evaluating this criterion the Planning
Commission may establish a maximum height for the antenna assembly that
reasonably accommodates the applicant's ability to receive and/or transmit
radio signals on amateur frequencies and appropriately balances that right
with the goals of the City's general plan and development code;
c. That adequate provision is made for safety and that all applicable
building code requirements such as wind load and seismic design criteria,
and development code requirements such as setbacks, are met;
d. That the antenna assembly shall be designed to minimize the
visual impact to the greatest extent feasible by means of placement,
screening, camouflaging, painting, and texturing and to be compatible
with existing architectural elements, building materials and other site
characteristics. The applicant shall use the smallest and least visible
antennas possible to accomplish the coverage objectives;
de. Appropriate conditions to minimize significant view impairment
and to promote the goals of the general plan and development code, such
as, but not limited to:
i. Location restrictions,
ii. Nesting restrictions,
iii. Array size restrictions,
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iv. Mass of tower restrictions,
v. Height restrictions, and
vi. Elimination of guy wires,
vii. Addition of guy wires, if in the opinion of the Planning
Commission allowing guy wires would minimize the
aesthetic impacts,
vii. Screening or camouflaging requirements, provided
said requirements have not been shown to be cost
prohibitive by the applicant, in which case a less costly
alternative shall be imposed, and
viii. Compliance with any or all applicable regulations
listed in subsection 17.76.020(C)(2) above.
ef. That the following additional findings can be made for approval of
more than one nonexempt antenna assembly:
i. The additional antenna assembly cannot be reasonably
located on the existing antenna assembly;
ii. The additional antenna assembly does not significantly
impair a view from surrounding properties; and
iii. The additional antenna assembly balances the effects on
the character of the neighborhood while reasonably accommodating
the radio amateur operator's ability to transmit and receive radio
amateur signals.
4. If the application is granted or conditionally granted, notice of the
Planning Commission's decision shall be given to the applicant and to all interested
persons. Notice of denial shall be given only to the applicant. The applicant or any
interested person may appeal the Planning Commission's decision to the City
Council pursuant to Chapter 17.80 (Hearing Notice and Appeal Procedures) of this
title.
5. The noncommercial amateur radio antenna permit shall be valid only so
long as all conditions imposed are fully complied with, and the antenna structure is
maintained in good repair.
E. State and Federal Law. The implementation of this Section and decisions
on applications for placement of Noncommercial Amateur Radio Antennas shall, at
a minimum, ensure that the requirements of this Section are satisfied, unless it is
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determined that the applicant has established that denial of an application would,
within the meaning of federal law, prohibit or effectively prohibit use of the
Noncommercial Amateur Radio Antenna, or otherwise violate applicable laws or
regulations including but not limited to California Government Code section
65850.3 and section 97.15 of the Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations. If that
determination is made, the requirements of this Section may be waived, but only to
the minimum extent required to avoid the prohibition or violation. If an applicant
contends that denial of the application would prohibit or effectively prohibit the use
of the antenna in violation of federal law, or otherwise violate applicable law, the
application must provide all information on which the applicant relies on in support
of that claim.
SECTION 4. This ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) because it consists only of minor revisions
and clarifications to an existing zoning code and will not have the effect of deleting
or substantially changing any regulatory standards or findings. The proposed ordinance
is an action that does not have the potential to cause significant effects on the
environment, but rather will supplement the regulations and review procedure established
in the City's Municipal Code.
SECTION 5. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this
ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court
of any competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed
this ordinance, and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause and phrase
thereof not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of
the ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
ordinance, and shall make a minute of the passage and adoption thereof in the records
of and the proceedings of the City Council at which the same is passed and adopted. This
Ordinance shall take effect immediately, pursuant to the authority conferred upon the City
Council by Government Code Section 36937. The City Clerk shall cause a summary of
this ordinance to be published in accordance with Government Code Section 36933 in a
newspaper of general circulation which is hereby designated for that purpose.
SECTION 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall go into effect on the 31st day
after its passage.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2020.
John Cruikshank, Mayor
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Attest:
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, do hereby certify that
the whole number of members of the City Council of said City is five; that the foregoing
Ordinance No. passed first reading on , 2020, was duly adopted by the
City Council of said City at a regular meeting thereof held on , 2020, and that
the same was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Emily Colborn, City Clerk
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