HomeMy Public PortalAboutOrd. 1550ORDINANCE NO. 1550
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2004 -01, ADDING SECTION 25 -37 TO THE
LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TO PERMIT MIXED USE DEVELOPMENTS CONSISTING OF
COMMERCIAL USES ON THE GROUND FLOOR AND RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ON
UPPER FLOORS SUBJECT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS AND DESIGN REVIEW.
WHEREAS, the Lynwood General Plan was updated on September 9, 2003 and
permits mixed use developments; and
WHERAS, the Lynwood Municipal Code currently prohibits residential land uses in
commercial zones; and
WHEREAS, mixed use development can be aesthetically attractive, successful
and beneficial to the City subject to appropriate development standards and design
review; and
WHERAS, mixed use developments shall require a conditional use permit and
public hearing to implement appropriate development standards, conditions and receive
public comment; and
WHEREAS, existing commercial strip malls may be obsolete, blighted or
underused; and
WHEREAS, mixed use may produce dynamic developments that provided
commercial sales tax and needed residential housing; and
WHEREAS, the Lynwood Planning Commission approved Zoning Ordinance
Amendment No. 2004 -01 on April 13, 2004; and
WHEREAS, the Lynwood City Council considered all public oral and written
testimony offered at the public hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES HEREBY
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 25 -37 is hereby added to the Lynwood Municipal Code to read
as follows:
25 -37 MIXED USE DEVELOPMENTS
25 -37.1 Purpose and Scope
a. Mixed Use Commercial /Residential projects promote development
that combines commercial and housing uses on a single site. Mixed use projects allow
increased development on main streets without fostering a strip commercial
appearance. This development type will support transit use, provide a buffer between
commercial streets and residential neighborhoods, and provide new housing
opportunities in the City of Lynwood. The emphasis of the commercial uses is primarily
retail, office and service uses. Other uses may be allowed to provide a variety of uses
that may be located in existing or new buildings. Development is intended to consist
primarily of businesses on the ground floor with housing on upper stories.
Development is intended to be pedestrian- oriented with buildings close to, and oriented
to the sidewalk, especially at corners.
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b. Mixed Use Commercial /Residential projects should be centrally
located so that the area can serve a population large enough to support the commercial
uses allowed.
C. Mixed Use Commercial /Residential projects should not be
detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare.
d. Mixed Use Commercial /Residential development shall have superior
architectural design and theme, be aesthetically pleasing, and be compatible with
surrounding commercial and residential properties.
e. Mixed Use Commercial /Residential development shall consist of
colors that are earth tone and /or neutral on the building face and may permit more
colorful accents to include trim, architectural features and fixtures.
25 -37.2 Permitted Mixed Use Commercial /Residential
a. Mixed Use Commercial /Residential Projects shall be permitted in
commercial zones to include CB -1 (Controlled Business), C -2 (Light Commercial), C -2A
(Medium Commercial), C -3 (Heavy Commercial) and PCD (Planned Commercial
Development.
25 -37.3 Prohibited Mixed Use Commercial /Residential
a. Mixed Use Commercial /Residential shall be prohibited in H -M -D
(Hospital - Medical - Dental), M (Manufacturing), PF (Public Facilities) and all residential
zones (i.e. R -1, R -2, R -3 and PRD).
25 -37.4 Conditional Use Permit Required
a. All Mixed Use Commercial /Residential projects require approval of a
Conditional Use Permit by the Lynwood Planning Commission at a public hearing. The
Planning Commission shall make required findings, identify appropriate conditions of
approval, mitigation measures and standards.
25 -37.5 Permitted Commercial Uses
a. Commercial uses shall be permitted on the ground floor only.
Permitted commercial uses shall include all uses allowed in the C -2 (Light Commercial)
zone.
25 -37.6 Permitted Residential Uses
a. Residential uses shall be permitted on upper floors above the street
level. Such residential units shall comply with development standards set forth in the
R -3 (Multiple - Family Residential) zone.
b. Residential uses shall have security fencing, gates and other
measures to prevent trespass. Fencing and security measures shall be implemented
pursuant to plans approved by the Planning Commission.
the unit.
C. Senior residences shall have speakers or intercoms installed within
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25 -37.7 Density
a. Residential density shall not exceed eighteen (18) units per acre
(i.e. one (1) residence per 2,420 square feet of gross property area).
b. A density bonus not to exceed twenty -five percent (25 %) may be
approved for senior housing or low /moderate income housing pursuant to the
HUD Home Guidelines. Commercial density shall be regulated by development
standards set forth in Section 25 -37.9.
25 -37.8 Design Review
a. The project shall consist of superior design, materials, colors and
architectural features. The structure(s) shall have various building lines and attractive
architectural features. Buildings shall have stucco exteriors with Spanish tile, concrete
tile or similar roof material. Front elevations and facades may consist or other
decorative materials approved by the Planning Commission. Building colors shall
consist of earth tones or neutral colors, accent features may have brighter colors. The
applicant shall submit a sample material and color board.
b. Canopies on private and /or public property may be permitted
pursuant to plans approved by the Planning Commission.
25 -37.9 Development Standards
a. Minimum Lot Size. Lot size shall be a minimum of 14,000 square
feet in gross area.
b. Maximum Lot Coverage. There shall be no maximum lot coverage
standard.
C. Yard Requirements. The yard setback areas shall be as required in
the zone to which the property is located, except that front yards and street side yards
shall have a setback of no less than ten feet (10'). Such front and street side yard
setback areas shall be landscaped and have a permanent irrigation system.
d. Landscaping. A minimum of seven percent (7 %) of the gross lot
area shall be permanently landscaped. Such landscaping shall be installed pursuant to
plans prepared by a licensed landscape architect. Bare exposed walls shall have
bougainvillea, cat claws or other climbing vines. A permanent irrigation system shall be
installed.
e. Parking, Loading and Vehicle Access. Parking shall be provided in
accordance with Lynwood Municipal Code Section 25 -14. A minimum of one (1) off -
street loading stall shall be provided. Loading stalls shall measure a minimum of 14' X
20' in area. Vehicle access aisles shall be sufficient in size to accommodate required
parking and loading. Residential parking shall be located at the rear of the project and
screened from public view. Commercial. parking shall be located at _the front or side of
the project and easily accessible.
f. Building Height. Building height shall not exceed seventy -five feet
(75') to the highest roofline.
g. Signs. A comprehensive sign plan shall be prepared by a licensed
architect. Such sign program shall be consistent with Lynwood Municipal Code Section
25 -33.
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h. Fences and Walls. Fences and walls shall be architecturally
compatible with the project, shall not exceed six -feet (6') in height and shall be installed
in accordance with approved plans and a fence permit.
i. Trash Storage. A minimum of one (1) trash storage area shall be
provided. Such trash storage areas shall consist of solid block, stucco or masonry walls
on three (3) sides, a minimum of five -feet (5') in height and have a solid sight -
obscuring door.
j. Lighting. A detailed exterior and parking lot lighting plan shall be
submitted. Such lighting shall be sufficient to provide security and prevent loitering and
mischief.
k. Outside Storage and Display. No outside storage or display of any
kind shall be permitted.
I. Outdoor Uses. All proposed outdoor uses shall be subject to review
and approval by the Development Services Department, Planning Division. Special
permit business license approval may be required by the City Council pursuant to
Lynwood Municipal Code Section 4 -8.
M. Roof Mounted Equipment. All roof mounted equipment shall be
screened from view of adjacent streets and properties. Screening materials shall be
compatible with the design and materials of the building and installed in a manner
approved by the Development Services Department, Planning Division.
n. Utilities. All utilities which provide direct service to the property
shall be installed underground.
o. Commercial Tenant Spaces. Commercial tenant spaces shall be
separated by floor to ceiling wall partitions. No multiple tenant retail spaces are
permitted. Only one (1) tenant may occupy each tenant space.
P. Public Transit. Mixed use projects shall be located within five
hundred feet (500') of public transportation routes.
q. Elevators. Elevators shall be required for mixed use
developments exceeding two (2) stories in height that includes senior citizen housing.
r. Common Open Space. Common open space amenities may be
permitted and are encouraged to include benches, tables, terraces, landscaping and
other common areas as may be approved by the Planning Commission.
S. Alcohol. Alcohol serving establishments may be permitted for
restaurants and /or brand name stores pursuant to standards set forth in Lynwood
Municipal Code Section 25- 16.20.
t. Fire Protection. Mixed use developments shall comply with
standards and conditions set forth by the Los Angeles County Fire Department to
include but not be limited to sprinklers, knox box, insulation, occupancy and separation
between floors.
Section 2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to certify to the passage and
adoption of this Ordinance and cause it to be published or posted as required by
law.
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First read at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 4th day of
May , 2004 and adopted and ordered published at a regular meeting of said
City Council on the 1st day of June, 12004.
ATTEST:
LOUIS BYRD, Mayor
City of Lynwood
ANDREA L. HOOPER, City Clerk LO Y HEM E ty Manager
City of Lynwood Ci of Lynwood
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
RNOLDO BELTRAN, City Attorney
City of Lynwood
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
APPROVED AS TO C , NTENT:
—&� , GIMT TAYLOR, S ecial Assistant
Development Services Department
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 ist day of _June , 2004.
AYES: COUNCILMEN PEDROZA, RODRIGUEZ,- SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ AND BYRD
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
City Clerk, City of Lynwood
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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. 1550 _ on file in my office and that said ordinance was
adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated.
Dated this 1st day of June. , 2004.
City Clerk, City of Lynwood
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