HomeMy Public PortalAboutOrd. 1453ORDINANCE No. 1453
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12-16.6 OF CHAPTER
25 OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT FENCES
AND WALLS IN THE FRONT YARD SETBACKS AND CERTAIN
SIDE YARD SETBACKS OF EXISTING AND PROPOSED RESI-
DENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF SIX OR FEWER UNITS IN R-1,
R-2 AND R-3 RESIDENTIAL ZONES.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 25 of the Lynwoodl~lunicipal Code is hereby
amended by amending Section 25-16.6 f. as follows:
25-16.6 Fences and Masonry Walls
f. The following shall apply to fences and masonry walls in
all residential zones:
1. A wall or fence not more than six (6) feet in height, as
measured from the highest adjacent grade, may be constructed
or maintained along the interior side or rear lot lines in
any residential zone except where restricted by other
provisions of this section.
2. Fences, walls and gates up to 6 feet in height may be
constructed in any residential zone across the property at or
behind the 20 foot front yard setback between side yard fences
or walls and the sides of residential buildings. A fence or
wall up to six (6) feet in height may be constructed in the
street side yard of a corner lot if it is located at or behind
the side yard setback and generally in line with the walls of
the main structure ~_ garage.
Upon appeal of a Department determination the Planning
Commission may approve a fence, not to exceed 3 ft. if solid
and 4 feet if wrought iron, in the front yard setback area
for the corner portion of a corner lot adjacent to a major
arterial street or in other situations where it can be
demonstrated that a fence is necessary to prevent significant
trespass or to protect the public health, safety or welfare.
3. In the R-2 and R-3 zones walls, fences or gates may be
constructed or maintained in any required front yard of
developments containing seven (7) or more units. Such wall or
fence shall not exceed four (4) feet in height, except as
provided in subsection 25-4.8d.13, provided that at least the
upper one (1) foot is open to permit vision through the fence
surface. The fence or wall shall be constructed of decorative
material compatible with the residential structure and the
general scheme of the neighborhood, specifically excluding
chicken wire and fiberglass.
4. A wall or fence generally parallel and located within ten
(iG) feet of a driveway shall nct exceed four (4) feet in
height within the required front yard, provided that at least
the upper one (1) foot is open to permit vision through the
fence surface.
Section 2. The City Clerk 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 Aril 1997 and finally adopted and ordered
published at a regular meeting of said CAun 'T"h~ 15th day
of April 1997. ~~ ~
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PAUL RICHARDS, Mayor
City of Lynwood, California
ATTEST:
Andrea L. Hooper, ity Clerk
City of Lynwood
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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William B. Rudell
City Attorney
APP VED AS TO CONTENT:
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Fa`us~in Gon 1~5
City Manager
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City-Clerk of the Lynwood City..
Council do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a full,
true and correct copy. of ordinance No. 1453 on file in my
office and that said ordinance was adopted on the 15th day of
April 1997, and passed by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, HENNING, REA, RICHARDS
NOES: N(1NF
ABSENT: NONE
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City Clerk, City of Ly wood