HomeMy Public PortalAboutOrd. 1546AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING
SECTION 11 -3.4 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE BY REQUIRING COLOR REVIEW
IN ALL RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS FOR SECOND STORY ADDITIONS AND
NEW RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS.
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that color review of structures is
necessary to enhance the City's reputation for attractive developments that protect
property values and the general welfare of the community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that color review shall apply in all
zoning designations and shall apply to new structures and structures where additions
are built; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that color review will require colors
that are harmonious and aesthetically pleasing; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that color review is necessary to
preserve harmony and is essential when existing structures are repainted, colors used
are within a range that will not destroy or adversely affect the City's aesthetic goals.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES HEREBY
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Subsection 11 -3.4 of the Lynwood Municipal Code entitled
"Color Review" is hereby amended to read as follows:
11 -3.4 Color Review:
Residential Zones
a. No person shall paint or otherwise color the exterior of any
residentially zoned property for a second story addition or a new residential
dwelling unit without first obtaining a permit from the Development Services
Department, Planning Division.
Commercial and Manufacturing Zoning Districts
b. No person shall paint or otherwise color the exterior of any building
or structure in a commercial or manufacturing zoning district along Long Beach
Boulevard, Atlantic Avenue, Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, State Street,
Abbott Road, Bullis Road, Wright Road, Alameda Street, Lynwood Road or
Imperial Highway without first obtaining a permit from the Development Services
Department, Planning Division;
C. An application for such a permit shall be submitted to the
Development Services Department, Planning Division, on a form provided;
d. The permit shall be granted if the Development Services
Department, Planning Division finds that the color or colors for the project are
within a range of colors that has been approved by the City Council. The City
Council, in approving a color range, shall eliminate only such colors as would be
injurious to and adversely affect the aesthetic goals for the designated areas;
e. Any person who is denied a permit may appeal to the Planning
Commission by filing a notice thereof within fifteen (15) days after receiving
notice of the Development Services Department, Planning Division decision. The
Development Services Department, Planning Division shall schedule the matter
before the Planning Commission at the next available meeting after receiving
notice of the appeal. The decision of the Planning Commission shall be final.
f. The fee for the permit shall be designed by resolution of the City
Council.
g. Standards to paint a new building, addition or re -paint an existing
building shall be as follows:
1) The primary color of buildings shall be limited to an earthen hue
background color, which is integral or applied consistently to the material.
Colors include off- whites, light- grays, beiges, tans, browns or other similar
subdued tones, shades or colors to include colors on approved City of Lynwood
color charts.
2) Special architectural features and trim may use brighter colors an
as accent. Colors shall complement the body color of the building, as well as
highlight decorative details (e.g. trims, ornaments, fascias, inlays, tile, ironwork,
awnings and other architectural features), as determined by the Development
Services Department, Planning Division.
3) Other elements on the building and property should be compatible
and /or architecturally integrated with the color and design scheme of the primary
building (e.g. roofs, fences and walls, signs, trash enclosures) and any other
accessory structures or features.
g. Nonconforming colors shall be permitted to remain unless one of
the following occurs
1) A new residence or commercial /industrial structure is developed; or
2) A second story residential addition or usable floor area in
commercial or manufacturing zones is constructed; or
h. Prohibited colors shall include but not be limited to:
1) Florescent colors; or
2) Bright colors (i.e. red, yellow, orange, pink, purple); or
3) An excessive combination and /or amount of colors;
4) Colors inconsistent with surrounding areas; or
5) Colors that may reduce property values or negatively impact
properties in vicinity as determined by the Development Services Department,
Planning Division, or the Planning Commission.
Exemptions:
1) Any existing structure previously painted prior to the adoption of
this ordinance.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
I, the undersigned, City Clerk for the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Ordinance was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of
Lynwood at a regular meeting held on the 16th day of mprrh 12004.
AYES: COUNCILMEN PEDROZA, RODRIIGUEZ, SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ, DYRD
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: N(p5F
ABSENT: NOINE
City Clerk, City of Lynwood
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and Clerk of the City
Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a full, true and
correct copy of Ordinance No. 1546 on file in my office and that said Ordinance was
adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated.
Dated this 16th day of March , 2004.
City Clerk, City of Lynwood
2) Repainting of residential dwellings and accessory structures where
no improvements or one -story additions are made.
Section 2. The City Clerk of the City of Lynwood is hereby directed to certify to
the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and to cause it to be published or posted as
required by law.
First read at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 2nd day of
March 2004 and adopted and ordered published at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the 16th day of March —12004.
ATTEST:
L UIS BYRD, Mayo
City of Lynwood
ANDREA L. HOOPER, City Clerk L RRY H P , City Manager
City of Lynwood City of Ly ood
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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ARNOLDO BELTRAN, City Attorney GRANT TAYLOR',S ial Assistant
Development Services Department