HomeMy Public PortalAboutOrd. 1625ORDINANCE NO. 1625
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY . COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONING CODE AMENDMENT 2009 -02 ADDING
SECTION 25 -195 TO CHAPTER 25 OF THE MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE
REGULATING TEMPORARY CANOPY STRUCTURES
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 setback requirements,
accessory structure regulations, are unsightly, may decrease property values, and may
pose as fire hazards; and
WHEREAS, permanent and temporary structures are not permitted in driveways,
front yard setback areas or street side yard setback areas per Lynwood Municipal Code
Table 25 -20 -1; 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 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD DOES HEREBY RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT AS,
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Lynwood Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding Section
25 -195 to Chapter 25;'which shall read in its entirety as follows:
Section 25 -195
REGULATION OF TEMPORARY CANOPY STRUCTURES IN RESIDENTIAL
ZONES
25- 195.1 'Definitions
25 -195.2 Standards and Procedures
25 -195.3 Exceptions
25- 195.1 Definitions
For the purposes of this Section, the following words and phrases shall be construed to
have the meanings herein set forth.
"Canopy Structures" shall mean all structures, canopies temporary carports,
membrane structures or other canopies that are temporary coverings of plastic, cloth,
nylon, or other similar materials supported by a frame, including, but not limited to,
prefabricated canopies available from retail outlets.
"Property" shall mean the real property or parcel of land or real estate as specified.
"Temporary" shall mean a maximum of .seventy two (72) hours.
25- 195.2 Standards and Procedures
Temporary canopy structures shall ,comp'ly with the following standards and procedures:
.(a) Canopy structures shall not be allowed in driveways, front yard setback areas or
side yard setback areas.
(b) Canopy structures shall not exceed a height of seven feet (7) from grade to the
highest,point of such temporary structure.
(c) Canopy structures shall not be attached to a residence, accessory structure or other
improvement.
(d) Canopy structures shall not be used as carports nor be installed over a driveway or
other paved area that has vehicular access or is used for vehicle storage.
(e) No parking or storage shall be permitted in temporary canopy structures.
(f) Canopy structures may remain for a maximum of seventy two (72) consecutive hours
per three (3) month period.
(g) Canopy structures shall be open on all sides.
(h) 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.
(i) Canopy structures shall be located a minimum of eleven feet (11') from residences,
accessory structures, or other improvements.
0) Canopy structures shall not be larger than one hundred and fifty (150) square feet.
(k) Canopy structures shall require a plot plan for planning approval.
(1) Canopy structures in residential zones that exist at the time of this ordinance shall be
removed immediately or comply with section 25 -195.2 (f)
(m) Canopy structures are not allowed in Commercial or Industrial zones.
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(n) Canopy structures that block visibility to a residence from a public right -of -way for
privacy purposes, which otherwise meet the requirements herein, may be permitted for
a time that exceeds 72 hours with the approval of the Development Services Director.
25 -195.3 Exceptions
(n) A permit may be issued administratively'for a 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 three (3) times per calendar year per property.
(o) Nothing in this Chapter shall be deemed to affect or impair the City's right to
determine that any property is being maintained in such a way as to constitute a
violation pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter.
Section 2. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this
resolution is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any
court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this Resolution. The 'Planning Commission of the City of Lynwood
hereby declares that it would have adopted this Resolution and each section,
subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any .
one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases or portions thereof be
declared invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after final passage by
the City Council.
Section 4. The City Clerk of the City of Lynwood is hereby directed to certify to
the passage 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 15th day of December,
2009 and adopted and ordered published at a regular meeting of said Council on the '5th
day of January, 2010. -
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 5th day of January, 2010.
Maria T. Santillan, Mayor
ATTEST:
Maria L. Quinonez, City Cler
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Fred Galante, City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
JopOfihan Colin, Director of
D velopment Services
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of
Lynwood at a regular meeting held on the 5th day of January, 2010.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, MORTON, CASTRO, AND SANTILLAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ
ABSTAIN: NONE
Maria Quinonez, City Clerk �,J
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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.1625 in my office and that said Ordinance was adopted
on the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this 5th day of January, 2010.
Maria Quinonez, City Clerk