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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING
CHAPTER 25 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE BY REGULATING TEMPORK Y
CANOPY STRUCTURES IN RESIDENTIAL 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 and other improvements 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 in residential zones; and
WHEREAS, such regulations for temporary canopy structures shall protect public
health, safety, welfare, aesthetics and property values in the City of Lynwood.
WHEREAS, the Lynwood City Council adopted an Urgency Ordinance as an
Interim Ordinance on August 20, 2002 and directed staff to process a Zoning Ordinance
Amendment to provide permanent development standards.
WHEREAS, the Lynwood Planning Commission pursuant to law at a duly noticed
public hearing, approved Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2002 -02 to regulate
temporary canopy structures in residential zones.
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 temporary coverings of plastic or
cloth materials supported by a frame and include the prefabricated canopies available
from retail outlets.
Section 2. Subsection 25- 4.6(d) is hereby added to the Lynwood
Municipal Code to read as follows:
d. Temporary canopy structures shall comply with the following
standards and procedures:
1) Temporary canopy structures shall not be allowed in front
yard setback areas or side yard setback areas.
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2) Temporary canopy structures shall not exceed a height of
fifteen feet (15') 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 improvement.
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. Except as authorized by
Subsection 25- 4.6(e).
5) No parking or storage shall be permitted in temporary
canopy structures.
6) Temporary canopy structures may remain for a maximum of
three (3) months.
7) Temporary canopy structures shall be open on all 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. Except as authorized by Subsection 25- 4.6(e),
9) Temporary canopy structures shall be located a minimum of
six feet (6') from residences, accessory structures, or other improvements.
10) Temporary canopy structures shall not be larger than three
hundred (300) square feet.
11) Temporary canopy structures require a plot plan and permit.
12) Temporary canopy structures in residential zones that exist
at the time of this ordinance shall be removed immediately or a permit
applied for after enactment of this Ordinance.
Section 3. Subsection 25- 4.6(e) is hereby added to the Lynwood Municipal
Code and shall read as follows:
e. Exception: A permit may be issued administratively for temporary
canopy structure for special family or service events. Such exception shall not
exceed seventy -two (72) hours and shall not be approved more than six (6)
times per calendar year per property.
Section 4. 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.
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First read at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 1st day of
October , 2002 and adopted and ordered published at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the 15th day of October , 2002.
ATTEST:
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ANDREA L. HOOPER, City Clerk
City of Lynwood
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ARTURO REYES, mayor
City of Lynwood
FAUSTI GONZALES, City�anaa,er
City of Lynwood
APPROVED A5 TO CONT, EENT:
MICHAEL MONTGOMERY, City Atto nr LUIS MOR,%ES, Director of
7/Community Oevelopment
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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 is tOay of October , 2002.
AYES: COUNCILMEN BYRD, PEDROZA, RICHARDS, RODRIGUEZ, AND REYES
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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. 1526 on file in my office and that said Ordinance was
adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated.
Dated this 15th day of October , 2002.
City Clerk
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