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ORDINANCE NO. 1524
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AMENDING CHAPTER 25 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE BY REGULATING
TEMPORARY CANOPY STRUCTURES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES AND PROHIBITING
TEMPORARY CANOPY STRUCTURES IN COMMERCIAL AND MANUFACTURING ZONES.
WHEREAS, carports are not permitted in R -1 (Single - Family Residential) or R -2
(Two - Family Residential) zones; and
WHEREAS, carports are permitted in R -3 (Multiple - Family Residential) zones
subject to setbacks and the Uniform Building Code; and
WHEREAS, the City has a rapidly growing and extreme proliferation of temporary
canopy structures being used as carports in residential zones; and
WHEREAS, temporary canopy structures violate setbacks requirements,
accessory structure regulations, are unsightly and may decrease property values; and
WHEREAS, permanent and temporary structures are not permitted in front yard
setback areas or street side yard setback areas; and
WHEREAS, the Lynwood Municipal Code should be amended to directly address
and regulate such temporary canopy structures; and
WHEREAS, such regulations for temporary canopy structures shall protect public
health, safety, welfare, aesthetics and property values in the City of Lynwood.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES HEREBY
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Subsection 25 -2 of the Lynwood Municipal Code pertaining to
"definitions" is hereby amended to add the following:
"Temporary Canopy Structures" shall mean all structures, canopies, temporary
carports, membrane structures or other canopies that are temporary coverings of
plastic or cloth materials supported by a frame and include the prefabricated canopies
available from retail outlets. They -are sold as easy -to- assemble kits. Temporary
canopy structures are used to provide shade or shelter for parking or miscellaneous
items and activities.
Section 2. Subsection 25- 4.6(d) is hereby added to the Lynwood
Municipal Code to read as follows:
d. Temporary canopy structures, temporary carports, membrane
structures, and other canopies:
1) Temporary canopy structures shall not be allowed in front
yard setback areas or side yard setback areas.
2) Temporary canopy structures shall not exceed a height of
ten feet (10� from grade to the highest point of such temporary structure.
3) Temporary canopy structures shall not be attached to a
residence, accessory structure or other permanent improvement.
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4) Temporary canopy structures shall not be used as carports
and shall not be installed over a driveway or other paved area that has
vehicular access or is used for vehicle storage.
5) Temporary canopy structures may be used as shade or
shelter areas only. No parking or storage shall be permitted in such
temporary structures.
6) Temporary canopy structures may remain for a maximum of
six (6) months. After six (6) months such structures shall be considered
permanent and subject to the Uniform Building Code and Los Angeles
County Fire Code.
7) Temporary canopy structures shall be open on all four (4)
sides.
8) Temporary canopy structures may only be located in rear
yards and shall be located a minimum of five feet (5� from the side and
rear property lines.
9) Temporary canopy structures shall be located a minimum of
six feet (6� from residences, accessory structures, or other permanent
improvements.
10) Temporary canopy structures require a use permit. The
applicant shall submit a detailed plot plan, accurate and to scale.
11) Temporary canopy structures that are existing at the time of
this ordinance shall be removed immediately or a permit applied for after
enactment of this Ordinance.
12) Temporary canopy structures .shall not be permitted in any
commercial, manufacturing, H -M -D, institutional or open spaces zones.
Section 3. The City Council of the City of Lynwood hereby adopts this Urgency
Ordinance as an Interim Ordinance and directs staff to prepare an ordinance that
will adopt permanent regulations as to temporary canopy structures.
First read at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 20th
day of August, 2002 and adopted and ordered published at a regular meeting of
said Council held on the 20th day of August, 2002.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on the 20th day of August, 2002.
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ARTURO REY , Mayor
City of Lynwood
ANDREA L. HOOPER, City Clerk
City of Lynwood
APPROVED AS TO FORM
UI� L MONTGOME -Ky
City Attorney
FAU- IN GO ity Manager
City of Lynwood
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
61UIS MORALES, Director of
ommunity Development
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES }
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of 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 20th day of
August , 2002.
AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, PEDROZA, RICHARDS, RODRIGUEZ,
REYES
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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Andrea L. Hooper, City Clerk
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 correction copy of Ordinance No. 1524 on file in my office
and that said Ordinance was adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated.
dated this 20th day of August , 2002.
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Andrea L. Hooper, City Clerk