AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
AGOURA HILLS CITY COUNCIL
Civic Center - Council Chambers
30001 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills, California 91301
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
6:00 PM
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (PUBLIC COMMENT
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CALL TO ORDER
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Mayor Jeremy Wolf
Mayor Pro Tem Deborah Klein Lopez
Councilmember Kate Anderson
Councilmember Chris Anstead
Councilmember Penny Sylvester
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PRESENTATIONS
INTERGOVERNMENTAL, SPECIAL PURPOSE COMMITTEE, AND DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Update from Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath Field Deputy Daniell Vicente Agoura Hills Quarterly Library Update
Clean Power Alliance (CPA) Update
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items on the Consent Calendar may be approved by a single motion and vote. Unless pulled by the City Council, there will be no separate discussion of these items. This section is reserved for persons wishing to address items on the Consent Calendar. Please refer to “Public Participation” above for full details on how to speak or submit written public comments under this category.)
1. Approve Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 11, 2026 RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes, as presented.
2. Approve Demand Warrant Register No. 949
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Demand Warrant Register No. 949.
3. Adopt Ordinance No. 26-486; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AGOURA HILLS AMENDING THE AGOURA HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 5103 TO CHAPTER 1 (HEALTH CODE) OF
ARTICLE V (SANITATION AND HEALTH) TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF KRATOM PRODUCTS AND MAKING
A FINDING OF EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Ordinance No. 26-486.
PUBLIC HEARING / ORDINANCE
(This section is reserved for persons wishing to address items listed under Public Hearing / Ordinance. Please refer to “Public Participation” above for full details on how to submit written public comments or speak under this category.)
4. Conduct a Public Hearing, Waive Full Reading, and Introduce a Zoning Ordinance Amendment Concerning Accessory Equipment in Residential and Commercial Zones and Uses Subject to Director's Review and Approval in Residential Zones
RECOMMENDATION: Conduct a Public Hearing, Waive Full Reading, and Introduce Ordinance No. 26-487;
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AGOURA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
THE AGOURA HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO AMEND REGULATIONS RELATED TO EQUIPMENT IN
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL ZONES AND USES SUBJECT TO DIRECTOR'S REVIEW AND
APPROVAL IN RESDIENTIAL ZONES, AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
ORDINANCE / ACTION
5. Waive Full Reading and Introduce an Ordinance Amending Article III Public Safety of the Agoura Hills Municipal Code by Adding Chapter 10 Regulating Electric Mobility Devices (continued from March 11, 2026) RECOMMENDATION: Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 26-485; AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF AGOURA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE AGOURA HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO
ESTABLISH ELECTRIC MOBILITY DEVICE REGULATIONS AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA).
DISCUSSION / ACTION
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6. Conduct a Prescreen Review of an Application Requesting City Council Feedback on an Amendment of the Agoura Hills Municipal Code Regarding Signage for Multifamily Housing Projects RECOMMENDATION: Review the proposed Municipal Code amendment and proposed signage and provide staff and the applicant with non-binding feedback.
CITY COUNCIL, STAFF COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular City Council Meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m., on April 22, 2026, in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center. The Civic Center is located at 30001 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills, California.
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Copies of staff reports or other written documentation related to each item of business on this Agenda are available on the City’s website at agourahillscity.gov and are on file in the Office of the City Clerk, Kimberly M. Rodrigues, at Agoura Hills City Hall, 30001 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills, California, 91301.
The telecast of Regular City Council Meeting held on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 will be broadcast on Channel 10 for Time Warner Cable subscribers and Channel 3 for Charter subscribers and air daily until the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting. The broadcast schedule is as follows: M-10a m; T-3pm; W-10am; Th-7pm; F10am; S-3pm; and Su-7pm.
Date Posted: April 7, 2026
REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
DATE: APRIL 8, 2026
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: NATHAN HAMBURGER, CITY MANAGER
BY: KIMBERLY RODRIGUES, CITY CLERK
SUBJECT: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 11, 2026
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Minutes, as presented.
Attachments
CC Minutes 031126.pdf
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
AGOURA HILLS CITY COUNCIL
Civic Center – Council Chambers
30001 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills, California 91301
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
6:00 p.m.
The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Wolf.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Assistant City Manager Ramiro Adeva.
Present were: Mayor Jeremy Wolf, Mayor Pro Tem Deborah Klein Lopez, Councilmember Kate Anderson, and Councilmember Penny
Sylvester.
Absent was: Councilmember Chris Anstead (joined the meeting at 6:11 p.m.).
Also Present were: City Manager Nathan Hamburger, City Attorney Candice K.
Lee, Assistant City Manager Ramiro Adeva, Executive
Assistant Michele Hubbs, Director of Public Works/City
Engineer Charmaine Yambao, Kimley-Horn Traffic Consultant Matt Stewart, Sergeant James Arens, Engineering Aide Joshua Keck, Director of Finance Diego Ibañez, Director of Community Services Amy Brink, and City Clerk Kimberly M. Rodrigues.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION
No Closed Session was held.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ACTION: Councilmember Sylvester moved to approve the Agenda, as presented. Mayor Pro Tem Klein Lopez seconded. The motion carried 4-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Wolf, Mayor Pro Tem Klein Lopez, and
Councilmembers Anderson and Sylvester.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Anstead.
PRESENTATIONS
There were no presentations.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
INTERGOVERNMENTAL, SPECIAL PURPOSE COMMITTEE, & DEPARTMENTAL
REPORTS
Mayor Pro Tem Klein Lopez provided a Clean Power Alliance (CPA) Update.
Councilmember Anstead joined the meeting at 6:11 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments were received.
CONSENT CALENDAR
No public comments were received.
ACTION: Councilmember Anstead moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-3, as presented. Councilmember Sylvester seconded. The motion carried 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Wolf, Mayor Pro Tem Klein Lopez, and
Councilmembers Anderson, Anstead, and Sylvester.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
1. Approve Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 25, 2026
2. Approve Demand Warrant Register No. 947
3. Re-Adopt Ordinance No. 26-484; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THECITY OF AGOURA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2900 (COMPENSATION) OF CHAPTER 9(CITY COUNCIL) OF ARTICLE II (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE AGOURA HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TOADJUST
COMPENSATION FOR CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
ORDINANCE / ACTION
4. Waive Full Reading and Introduce Ordinance No. 26-485, Amending Article III Public Safety of the Agoura Hills Municipal Code By Adding New Chapter 10 Regulating Electric Mobility Devices
Following presentation of the staff report and a question-and-answer period, Mayor Wolf opened the floor for public comments.
Following distribution of the Agenda Packet, and prior to the City Council meeting, written correspondence was received from the following person(s), forwarded to the City Council, and made available for public review:
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Chateau Park HOA, Agoura Hills
Lisa Allison, Agoura Hills
Cameron Delic
Douglas Kruschen
Samantha, Agoura Hills
Jana Hand, Oak Park
Matthew Spaulding
Dara Craun
The following person spoke:
Rachel Spalding, Agoura Hills
Following deliberations, the City Council provided feedback and supported continuing the item to allow staff adequate time to review the options presented and return with recommendations.
ACTION: Councilmember Anderson moved to continue the item.
Councilmember Sylvester seconded. The motion carried 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Wolf, Mayor Pro Tem Klein Lopez, and
Councilmembers Anderson, Anstead, and Sylvester.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
CITY COUNCIL, STAFF COMMENTS
Councilmember Sylvester reported attending a Liberty Canyon homeowners meeting with the National Park Service on local wildlife concerns, including mountain lions; rangers noted their longstanding presence, higher visibility from cameras, potential decreases with the wildlife corridor, and advised precautions when living with nature.
Councilmember Anderson noted City sponsorship of the upcoming Topanga Fiddle Fest scheduled for May at King Gillette Ranch and, as an Ad Hoc Committee member, announced a March 17, 2026, public workshop on the draft Community Wildfire Protection Plan at the Event Center from 5:00–7:00 p.m., and encouraged the community to participate and provide feedback.
Mayor Wolf thanked staff for the Ladyface Film Festival and reported attending the Citysponsored 3rd Annual International Women’s Day Luncheon at the Event Center.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:56 p.m., Mayor Wolf announced the Special Goal Setting Workshop would be held at 4:00 p.m. and the next Regular City Council Meeting would be held at 6:00 p.m., on City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, and adjourned the meeting.
Kimberly M. Rodrigues, MPPA, MMC
City Clerk
REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
DATE: APRIL 8, 2026
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: NATHAN HAMBURGER, CITY MANAGER
BY: DIEGO IBANEZ, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
SUBJECT: APPROVE DEMAND WARRANT REGISTER NO. 949
Demand Warrant Register No. 949 is hereby submitted for your approval.
FISCAL IMPACT
All items on the Demand Warrant Register are budgeted items; and all the items, when aggregated and annualized, are found to be within budget.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the City Council approve Demand Warrant Register No. 949.
Attachments
DWR 949.pdf
REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
DATE: APRIL 8, 2026
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: NATHAN HAMBURGER, CITY MANAGER
BY: JANE HOOVER, ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN
RAMIRO ADEVA, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT:
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 26-486; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AGOURA HILLS AMENDING THE AGOURA HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 5103 TO CHAPTER 1 (HEALTH CODE) OF ARTICLE V (SANITATION AND HEALTH) TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF KRATOM
PRODUCTS AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
At the regularly scheduled City Council meeting on March 25, 2026, the City Council held a noticed public hearing and, by a vote of 5-0, waived full reading and introduced Ordinance No. 26-485 (prohibiting the sale of Kratom products).
FISCAL IMPACT
If adopted, there is no financial impact to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 adopted Budget.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff respectfully recommends the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 26-485; adding a new Section 5103 to Chapter 1 (Health Code) of Article V (Sanitation and Health) to prohibit the sale of Kratom products and making a finding of exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Attachments
Ordinance No. 26-486.pdf
ORDINANCE NO. 26-486
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AGOURA HILLS AMENDING
THE AGOURA HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW
SECTION 5103 TO CHAPTER 1 (HEALTH CODE) OF ARTICLE V
(SANITATION AND HEALTH) TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF
KRATOM PRODUCTS AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION
PURSUANT TO CEQA
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AGOURA HILLS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings and Intent.
A. The City possesses broad police power under Article XI, Section 7 of the California Constitution to enact regulations to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of its residents.
B. Kratom is derived from the plant Mitragyna speciosa and contains psychoactive alkaloids including mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, which act on opioid receptors in the human brain and produce stimulant, sedative, and euphoric effects.
C. Scientific research and public health reporting associate kratom use with serious adverse effects including liver toxicity, seizures, respiratory depression, dependency, withdrawal, and death.
D. The United States Food and Drug Administration has determined that kratom is not lawfully marketed as a food, drug, or dietary supplement in the United States and that kratom products sold as dietary supplements are adulterated within the meaning of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
E. The California Department of Public Health has determined that kratom is not an approved drug or dietary supplement and is considered an unsafe food additive, making its sale unlawful in California.
F. Kratom products continue to be sold widely in retail settings, often in highly concentrated or synthetic forms that increase the risk of overdose, addiction, and other serious harms.
G. The absence of a comprehensive federal or state regulatory framework governing the formulation, potency, labeling, and sale of kratom creates a substantial risk to public health and consumer safety.
H. Retail sale and commercial distribution of kratom within the City’s territory presents a local public health and safety concern that is appropriately addressed through municipal regulation.
2 I. It is the intent of the City Council to prohibit the sale, offering for sale, distribution, and display of kratom and kratom products in order to reduce the availability of an unregulated psychoactive substance and protect residents, particularly minors and vulnerable populations, from harm.
Section 2. Code Amendment. Chapter 1 (Health Code) of Article V (Sanitation and Health) of the Agoura Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding a new Section 5103 (Sale of Kratom) to read as follows:
“5103. – Sale of Kratom.
A. For purposes of this Section, the following definitions apply.
1. ‘Kratom’ means any part of the plant Mitragyna speciosa, whether in natural, powdered, extracted, synthesized, or any other form, including any compound, derivative, or preparation of that plant.
2. ‘Kratom product’ means any product intended for human consumption that contains kratom, including but not limited to powders, capsules, tablets, extracts, resins, tinctures, beverages, or edibles.
B. No person shall sell, offer for sale, advertise, furnish, exchange, distribute, or provide any kratom or kratom product.
C. No person shall display kratom or kratom products in any retail establishment or make such products available in a manner that would reasonably lead to a sale, transfer, or distribution.
D. This Section does not prohibit the possession of kratom by an individual for personal use. This Section regulates only commercial activity occurring within the City.” Section 3. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the City Council finds and determines that the adoption of the proposed Ordinance is exempt from environmental review under CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Municipal Code amendments would have a significant impact on the environment. The Municipal Code amendments are minor policy changes, by way of imposition of regulations on a product that could harm public health. City staff are hereby directed to file a Notice of Exemption pursuant to Section 15062 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Section 4. Severability Clause. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance or its application to any person or circumstances, is for any reason held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases of this Ordinance, or its application to any other person or circumstance. The City Council declares that it would have adopted each section, subsections, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase hereof, 3 irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases hereof be declared invalid or unenforceable.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect thirty days after adoption.
Section 6. Certification. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same or a summary thereof to be published and posted in the manner required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this ____ day of _______ 2026, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: ( )
NOES: ( )
ABSTAIN: ( )
ABSENT: ( )
_______________________________
Jeremy Wolf, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Kimberly M. Rodrigues, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________________
Candice K. Lee, City Attorney
REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
DATE: APRIL 8, 2026
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: NATHAN HAMBURGER, CITY MANAGER
BY: ERIC WANG, ASSOCIATE PLANNER
SUBJECT:
CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING, WAIVE FULL READING, AND INTRODUCE A ZONING ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT CONCERNING ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT IN RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL
ZONES AND USES SUBJECT TO DIRECTOR'S REVIEW AND APPROVAL IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES The request before the City Council is to consider adopting Ordinance No. 26-487; an Ordinance of of the City Council of the City of Agoura Hills, California, amending the Agoura Hills Municipal Code to amend regulations related to equipment in residential and commercial zones and uses subject to Director's review and approval in residential zones, and making a determination of exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (Ordinance).
Over the last few years, staff has noticed some provisions within the City's zoning regulations that are either inconsistent with the City's climate action goals or put undue burden on single-family homeowners. Numerous technological advances in the last few decades have made certain wall-mounted equipment more common and more efficient, such as certain types of water heaters, generators, and energy storage systems. As currently written, Agoura Hills Municipal Code (AHMC) Section (§) 9132.[1](G) disallows exterior wall-mounted equipment (including photovoltaic equipment) in residential zones. Further, AHMC § 9606.1, which sets standards for accessory equipment and structures, is unclear when addressing newer ground and wall-mounted equipment.
This fiscal year, the City Council directed staff to amend specific provisions within the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to residential and commercial accessory equipment such as water heaters, energy storage systems, and generators and to provide flexibility to property owners in the placement and screening of the aforementioned equipment. This effort has resulted in the Ordinance before the City Council, which amends AHMC §§ 9606.1 and 9132.[1](G) to clarify permitted types of ground mounted and wall-mounted equipment.
On December 15, 2025, staff presented a draft Ordinance to the Land Use and Economic Development Subcommittee (LUEDC) for review. The LUEDC was supportive of the draft with minor revisions, and staff presented the revised Ordinance to the Planning Commission on March 5, 2026. The Planning Commission passed Resolution 26-1316, recommending that the City Council adopt the Ordinance as written, on the same day.
The Ordinance before the City Council includes the following key changes concerning accessory equipment:
Allowing for a greater variety of wall mounted equipment such as tankless water heaters and backup batteries
Allowing for a greater variety of ground mounted equipment with more flexible standards Allowing staff of determine appropriateness of accessory equipment that is not explicitly mentioned in the AHMC pursuant to outlined standards
Proposed AHMC revisions concerning wall and ground-mounted equipment standards would not affect the staff review process or design requirements related to photovoltaics in practice as current State regulations, including California Civil Code (CIV) § 714, preempt local control concerning specific types of energy-efficient equipment.
The Ordinance will likely increase the use of other efficient wall-mounted equipment such as tankless water heaters. There will be no impacts to health, safety, or general welfare as existing standards would insure wallmounted equipment would not impede emergency access. The Ordinance also introduces new language that would ensure any applicable equipment is appropriately screened from public view and ensures that their operations would not create nuisances. Further, because of the increased flexibility for mechanical equipment placements (i.e. HVAC units), owners could be encouraged to relocate existing equipment to more appropriate areas rather than replacing in-place, thereby encouraging more orderly development.
Additionally, this Ordinance addresses certain allowed uses within the RV Zoning District. Currently, commercial riding academies and stables are allowed by Director's review per AHMC § 9222.3. This is a less restrictive permit type than a Conditional Use Permit. Given the traffic, circulation, and evacuation considerations associated with commercial riding academies and stables within a residential zone with many privately maintained streets, a Conditional Use Permit would be warranted for these types of commercial operations. The Ordinance moves commercial riding academies and stables from AHMC § 9222.3 to § 9222.4, requiring a Conditional Use Permit.
This Ordinance also addresses Private Recreation Clubs within the RV District, which is defined by AHMC § 9120.17(B) as follows:
"Private recreation club" means an association of persons who are bona fide members, paying regular dues, and organized to provide recreational facilities for members and their guests, but not including an association organized primarily to render a service customarily carried on as a commercial enterprise.
This description reflects a typical Home Owner's Association, which is allowed in all other residential zoning district without permit since an HOA is not directly associated with the use of land. Therefore, staff believes the regulation of homeowners associations within the RV district is unwarranted, and therefore, the Ordinance completely removes the definition in AHMC § 9120.17 and listing of the use from the RV Zoning District.
FISCAL IMPACT
Adoption of this Ordinance is not anticipated to have any fiscal impact to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget.
Enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance would be completed by staff.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff respectfully recommends the City Council conduct a public hearing, waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 26-487; an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Agoura Hills, California, amending the Agoura Hills Municipal Code to amend regulations related to equipment in residential and commercial zones and uses subject to Director's review and approval in residential zones, and making a determination of exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Attachments
1. Ord. No. 26-487.pdf
2. PC Resolution 26-1316.pdf
ORDINANCE NO. 26-487
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AGOURA
HILLS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE AGOURA HILLS MUNICIPAL
CODE TO AMEND REGULATIONS RELATED TO EQUIPMENT IN
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL ZONES AND USES SUBJECT TO
DIRECTOR'S REVIEW AND APPROVAL IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES AND
MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
WHEREAS, in certain instances the City’s existing regulations pertaining to allowable uses and equipment in residential and commercial zones do not account for current land use practices or the most current and efficient equipment on the market.
WHEREAS, the existence of outdated regulations related to land uses and equipment is a detriment to the property owners, citizens, and businesses within the community, because the City does not allow some desirable, low impact uses and equipment commonly seen in other similarly situated communities, or makes it more challenging for those uses to come into the City.
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council to reduce permitting barriers for local homeowners and businesses in instances where those barriers do not serve the purpose of environmental protection or public health, safety and welfare.
WHEREAS, the proposed ordinance would amend Article IX (Zoning) of the Agoura Hills Municipal Code (AHMC) to clarify specific ground and wall mounted equipment requirements in residential and commercial zones, and uses subject to Director’s review and approval in residential zones.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on March 5, 2026, at which time it received staff reports, public testimony, and other evidence in the record. Upon close of the hearing, the Commission adopted Resolution No. 26-486 recommending City Council adoption of the Ordinance.
WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on April 8, 2026, at which it received staff reports, public testimony, and other evidence in the record regarding the proposed Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Agoura Hills, California, hereby ordains as follows:
Section 1. The facts set forth in the recitals of this Ordinance are true and correct.
2 Section 2. Consistency with the General Plan. This Ordinance is consistent with General Plan Goal LU-7 (Livable and Quality Neighborhoods), which calls for neighborhoods that provide a variety of housing types, densities, and design, and a mix of uses and services that support the needs of their residents. The proposed changes to equipment regulations will ensure that high-efficiency equipment, such as tankless water heaters and energy storage systems, are encouraged while requiring adequate sound barriers for noise-generating equipment, consistent with current requirements.
Section 3. Zoning Code Amendment. Section 9132.[1] (Evaluation of design) of Part 4 (General Development Standards) of Chapter 1 (Introduction) of Article IX (Zoning) of the Agoura Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows, with deleted language shown in strikeout and new language shown in underline:
“9132.[1] – Evaluation of design
All development shall satisfy the following design criteria:
A. Exterior materials and colors shall harmonize with and compliment the surrounding natural and man-made environment. Where appropriate, dominant exterior colors shall reflect a natural earthtone theme. More brilliant exterior colors shall not be employed in a manner which detracts from the visual continuity of a structure and its surrounding environs. Exterior treatments characterized by an overly bright, shiny, reflective or artificial appearance shall not be permitted.
B. The architectural expression shall be carried out throughout the project.
C. The landscaping shall compliment the proposed architecture and shall consist of native materials wherever possible.
D. The proposed traffic circulation shall be compatible with the proposed development and not adversely impact the neighborhood in which it is located.
E. All new development shall be adequately buffered from existing development.
F. Height of structures shall be in relationship to the height of the pad, size and shape of the structure and the proposed setbacks.
G. Except as allowed by Section 9606.1, no equipment in residentially zoned property shall be mounted, affixed or otherwise attached to a pitched roof, including a hip or gable roof, or to an exterior wall of a building, excluding windows. For the purpose of this section, "equipment" shall be defined as being all materials, fittings, devices, appliances and apparatus systems used for heating, air conditioning and ventilation of the residential units, excluding natural or mechanical attic ventilation systems approved by the director of planning and community development. "Equipment" shall also be defined as being all collector tanks, circulators, pump systems and apparatus other than flat-plate collectors used in connection with solar collecting systems.
Equipment may be placed on a flat roof only if the equipment is entirely 3 screened from view from public or private right-of-way by a mansard or parapet roof element and located entirely below the top of such roof elements.
The method of screening shall be architecturally integrated and blend with the building design in terms of material, color, shape and size. If such screening is not possible due to elevation or topographic constraints, the equipment shall be placed on the ground and subject to the provisions of section 9606.1 of this article.”
Section 4. Zoning Code Amendment. Section 9606.1 (Accessory structures and equipment location and type permitted) of Division 6 (Accessory Structures) of Part 1 (In General) of Chapter 6 (Regulatory Provisions) of Article IX (Zoning) of the Agoura Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows, with deleted language shown in strikeout and new language shown in underline:
“9606.1 – Accessory structures and equipment location and type permitted.
The following accessory structures and equipment may project into the required yard subject to the following limitations:
A. Ground mounted equipment such as pool equipment, air conditioners and built-in barbecues, provided that the equipment shall not be located closer than five (5) feet to the side property line and three (3) feet to the rear or street side property line. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Article, no ground mounted equipment shall be allowed within the required front yard setback. All ground mounted equipment established in the permissible portion of the front yard shall be visibly screened from the public right-of-way. Noisegenerating equipment, such as ground mounted pool and air conditioning equipment must be screened by a solid wall or sound insulated fence on all sides, except in cases where the equipment is located next to a dwelling, in which case the equipment must be screened on the three (3) sides not adjacent to the dwelling. Screening requirements for noise generating equipment may be waived if the director determines that typical equipment operation would not exceed exterior noise standards as set forth in Section 9656.2.
B. Rain conductors, spouts, utility service risers, and shutoff valves may project a maximum distance of one (1) foot into any required yard.
C. Awnings or canopies may project a maximum distance of three (3) feet into the required interior side yard and five (5) feet into the required front, rear and street side yard, provided:
1. That such awnings or canopies are not closer than three (3) feet into any lot line;
2. That such awnings or canopies have no vertical ground support within such yard; and
4 3. That such awnings or canopies extend only over the windows or doors to be protected, and for not more than one (1) foot on either side thereof.
D. Water heaters, water softeners and gas or electric meters, including service conduits and pipes, enclosed or in the open, may project a maximum distance of two and one-half (2½) feet into a required interior side or rear yard, provided that such structures or equipment are not closer than three (3) feet to any lot line. Wall mounted tankless water heaters may project into a required side, interior, or rear yard, provided that such equipment is not closer than three (3) feet to any lot line. Gas meters, if enclosed or adequately screened from view by a structure permitted in the yard, may project a maximum distance of two and one-half (2½) feet into a required front or corner side yard, provided that such equipment is not closer than three (3) feet to any lot or highway line.
E. Wall and window mounted air conditioners, coolers, and fans may be used in any required yard, provided that such equipment is not closer than three (3) feet to any lot line.
F. Guard railings or fences for safety protection around depressed ramps may be placed in any yard provided such railing or fence does not exceed a height of three and one-half (3½) feet.
G. Driveways, walkways, patio slabs and other areas constructed of concrete, asphalt or similar materials and wooden decks may be used in any required yard provided that such structures do not exceed one (1) foot above ground level. Decks over one (1) foot high shall be regulated by section 9605.6. This provision shall not exclude the use of the steps providing access between areas of different elevation on the same property.
H. Storage sheds, including pre-fabricated units, that are used solely for the lawful and safe storage of personal property and which have less than one hundred twenty (120) square feet of projected roof area, are permissible in side or rear yards only, provided that a minimum unobstructed access of three (3) feet is provided between the shed and the property lines, have no foundation or plumbing or electrical service of any kind and do not exceed seven and one-half (7.5) feet in exterior height as measured from the ground to the top of the roof. Such sheds shall be placed behind any fence in the side yard setback area to minimize their visibility from the sidewalk or public rightof-way. If no fence exists in the side yard setback area, then the shed shall be located so as to minimize the visibility of the shed from the public right-ofway and must be at least fifteen (15) feet behind the front of the building. A maximum of three (3) such sheds shall be allowed on any one lot.
I. Wall and ground mounted energy generation and storage systems, including batteries and generators, may be placed in any side or rear yard, provided that such facilities are not closer than three (3) feet to any lot line. Any proposed generator over five (5) feet in height, placed within a required side yard, and utilizing an internal combustion engine (ICE) must be screened by a solid wall or sound insulating fence on all sides, except in cases where the 5 equipment is located next to a dwelling, in which case the equipment must be screened on the three (3) sides not adjacent to the dwelling, to mitigate noise impacts to adjacent properties.
J. All other ground mounted equipment may be placed in any rear yard, provided such equipment is no closer than five (5) feet to any lot line and would not create a public nuisance pursuant to section 5605 of this code.” Section 5. Zoning Code Amendment. Section 9222.3 (Uses subject to director’s review and approval) of Chapter 2 (Residential Land Use Districts) of Article IX (Zoning) of the Agoura Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows, with deleted language shown in strikeout and new language shown in underline:
“9222.3 - Uses subject to director's review and approval.
Subject to the provisions of chapter 6, the following uses may be permitted subject to the approval of the director:
A. Access to a lawfully permitted use in another land use district; B. Stands for the display and sale of any agricultural products lawfully produced on said lot;
C. Private equestrian and hiking trails;
D. Private recreation clubs;
E. Riding academies and stables;
D. F. Temporary structures such as model homes, real estate sales offices, construction trailers and mobile homes used as residence during construction of a project when a valid building permit is in force;
E. G. Temporary storage of materials and construction equipment related to a city public works project;
F. H. Retaining walls two (2) feet or higher in height containing fill located within a required setback or within fifty (50) feet of an existing residence subject to the issuance of a site plan architectural review permit. This section shall apply only to retaining walls that face an abutting property; G. I. Day care for children, large family day care home, subject to the issuance of a large family day care permit pursuant to the provisions of section 9285; H. J. Motion picture filming not exceeding seven (7) consecutive days.” Section 6. Zoning Code Amendment. Section 9222.4 (Conditional uses) of Chapter 2 (Residential Land Use Districts) of Article IX (Zoning) of the Agoura Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows, with deleted language shown in strikeout and new language shown in underline:
6 “9222.4 – Conditional Uses.
The following uses may be permitted subject to a conditional use permit:
A. Arboretum and horticultural gardens;
B. Campgrounds, picnic areas, trails with overnight camping; C. Churches, temples or other places used exclusively for religious worship, including related incidental educational and social activities; D. Community care facilities, large.
E. D. Convents and monasteries;
F. E. Reserved;
G. F. Day nursery, children;
H. G. Development of property with an average slope of ten (10) percent or greater, subject to the provisions of section 9652 et seq.; I. H. Grange halls;
J. I. Guest ranches;
K. J. Health retreats;
L. K. Homes for aged person, small group care;
M. L. Homes for children, special boarding;
N. M. Institutions for aged persons, private;
O. N. Institutions for children, private;
P. O. Lighted tennis courts;
Q. P. Manufactured homes (mobile homes) on a permanent foundation, as a single-family dwelling, subject to the provisions of section 9675, if more than ten (10) years have elapsed between the date of manufacture of the manufactured home and the date of the application for the issuance of a permit to install the manufactured home;
R. Riding academies and stables.
Q. Community care facilities, large.”
Section 7. Zoning Code Amendment. Section 9120.17 (“R”) of Part 3 (Definitions) of Chapter 1 (Introduction) of Article IX (Zoning) of the Agoura Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to delete the definition of “Recreation club, private.” Section 8. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This Ordinance is exempt from environmental review pursuant to section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines (Common Sense Exemption) because it can be seen with certainty that the Ordinance will not have a significant effect on the environment. The Ordinance will make several clarifications to the Zoning Code in regard to equipment to reflect current Planning 7 policies. Additionally, the removal of an allowable use from a residential zoning district has no possibility of having a physical impact on the environment. Further, as a Municipal Code text amendment, there is no possibility that the proposed action may result in a significant effect on the environment, and the proposed revision to the Municipal Code is exempt from further review under CEQA. Individual proposed projects that include wall or ground mounted equipment would be subject to individual CEQA review when necessary.
Section 9. Severability Clause. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance or its application to any person or circumstances, is for any reason held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases of this Ordinance, or its application to any other person or circumstance. The City Council declares that it would have adopted each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases hereof be declared invalid or unenforceable.
Section 10. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after passage.
Section 11. Certification. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same or a summary thereof to be published and posted in the manner required by law. 8 PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this ____ day of _____, 2026, by the following vote to wit.
AYES: ( )
NOES: ( )
ABSTAIN: ( )
ABSENT: ( )
_____________________________________
Jeremy Wolf, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Kimberly M. Rodrigues, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________________
Candice K. Lee, City Attorney
REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
DATE: APRIL 8, 2026
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: NATHAN HAMBURGER, CITY MANAGER
BY:
CHARMAINE YAMBAO, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR / CITY ENGINEER
AMY BRINK, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
ROBBY NESOVIC, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
SUBJECT:
WAIVE FULL READING AND INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE AGOURA HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 10 REGULATING ELECTRIC MOBILITY DEVICES (CONTINUED FROM MARCH 11, 2026)
This report recommends the City Council introdouce Ordinance No. 26-485 amending Article 3 Public Safety of the Agoura Hills Municipal Code (AHMC) adding Chapter 10, establishing regulation of electric mobility devices and making a finding of exemption pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
As electric bikes (e-bikes), scooters, motorized bicycles, and other vehicles for recreational use have become more accessible, many cities have experienced an increase in their use, particularly by minors, within public spaces and on public roadways. While these electric mobility devices can provide convenient transportation, their size, speed, and operating characteristics have led to conflicts with pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists in parks, trails, sidewalks, and streets.
Locally, there has been a growing concern over the use of e-bikes, motorized bicycles, and motorized scooters in the community, both on the sidewalks, in the parks, and on the public streets. Certain electric mobility devices, including e-bikes, are capable of operating at higher speeds than analog or non-motorized bikes, which can create safety concerns when used in areas intended primarily for pedestrians or recreational use. Residents are also observing and reporting increased use of these devices by minors in parks and other recreational areas, in addition to operation on public streets in mixed traffic alongside motorized vehicles. Such operations often involves sudden direction changes, unpredictable movements, or a lack of compliance with traffic control devices, which can increase the risk of collisions and serious injury to both riders and motorists.
The California Vehicle Code (CVC) governs electric mobility devices on public roadways and classifies certain devices, such as electric bicycles, based on design and speed characteristics. These classifications and requirements can be complex and subject to change, which may contribute to confusion among users regarding applicable operating rules, and often lead to a lack of education on the proper behaviors and protocols for operating electric mobility devices. Additionally, the CVC does not comprehensively regulate the use of electric mobility devices within certain public spaces. The operation of these devices on sidewalks, parks, recreational trails, recreational facilities, and bicycle paths are left with discretion to the cities and counties to adopt local regulations tailored to their own local conditions and safety considerations.
The regulation of electric mobility devices, particularly e-bikes will have a community-wide effect. Over the past year, staff has worked in collaboration with the City’s Traffic Engineer (Kimley-Horn and Associates), Lost Hills Sheriff Station, and the Las Virgenes Unified School District, to have a comprehensive discussion and meaningful approach to e-bike regulations, enforcement, and educational opportunities.
During last year’s budget process, the City Council identified amending Electric Bicycle rules and regulations as one of the goals for Fiscal Year 2025-26. On October 22, 2025, a discussion item was brought to City Council on ebikes rules and regulations. The City Council provided direction to modify the Agoura Hills Municipal Code, prohibiting the use of e-bikes in both parks and sidewalks with enforcement to complete the process of compliance and overall public safety.
On December 11, 2025, enforcement options were presented to the Community Services Subcommittee, comprised of Councilmembers Chris Anstead and Penny Sylvester. The options provided included administrative citations, infractions, misdemeanors, and some flexibility between the previous options. The Subcommittee provided feedback to staff on presenting an enforcement mechanism that would be set on the stronger side, starting with violations punishable as an infraction, and multiple violations within one year of the first violation punishable as a misdemeanor.
While enforcement is an important part of the overall regulation of e-bikes, education and engagement are critical in ensuring that the community clearly understands how to navigate the rules and regulations. On February 2, 2026, an education program by “It Needs to End” was presented to the Community Services Subcommittee. The program provides education and outreach in the form of workshops, instruction, and detailed education on e-bike use. Staff is currently working with this organization to begin offering programs, classes, activities at the Recreation & Event Center. Staff has also connected with the Las Virgenes Unified School District and the City of Westlake Village to assist with the collaborative effort being offered through the schools.
On March 11, 2026, City Council considered and discussed an Electric Mobility Device Ordinance. Staff presented an ordinance that proposed a new chapter with a framework for prohibiting the use of electric mobility devices on City owned facilities, such as public sidewalks, drainage facilities, parks, recreation areas, and trails with enforcement of the new regulations. The enforcement of the new chapter proposed authorization of law enforcement to inspect devices during lawful encounters to ensure compliance, and establishment of violations as infractions for first two infringements, escalating to a misdemeanor upon the third infringement. Following discussion of the proposed ordinance, the City Council directed staff to revisit the enforcement section and review different options specific to minors violating the proposed ordinance, and to continue this item at a future City Council meeting.
Staff worked with the City Attorney to consider several other enforcement options for minors, which included the use of the Los Angeles County Youth Diversion Program (Diversion Program), suggested to staff at the March 11, 2026 City Council meeting by Councilmember Kate Anderson.
Staff made several attempts to reach out to the Diversion Program staff but were unable to get a direct answer on whether the City could utilize the Diversion Program. Staff was able to obtain information on the Diversion Program from an employee of the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office who shared that the Diversion Program may not be appropriate for violators of the proposed e-bike ordinance, because the program provides counseling and group meetings for youth that have been arrested for potential violent crimes aggressive behaviors, or drug use/addiction. In addition, staff worked with the City Attorney to look into several other options, including the use of the State's Institution and Welfare Code, which was suggested in conversations with some other municipal agencies. Specifically, Sections 601, 602, and 654 were mentioned. The sections do provide options to address a minor who may be in violation of several penal codes but also frequent truancy from school. After a review of these code sections, it was the opinion of staff and the City Attorney that another option should be explored.
Considering the comments and feedback received by the City Council, staff and the City Attorney proposed adding language that would authorize the city prosecutor or designee to allow the violator, and if a minor, and their parents to complete an electric mobility device safety education program, at the violator’s expense.
On March 24, 2026, the modified language detailed above was presented to the Community Services Subcommittee, with staff requesting feedback on when the education program should be mandated. The feedback provided to staff was to allow the city prosecutor or designee the discretion to allow the violator and their parents/guardians to take an electric mobility safety education program upon any of their violation(s). Thus, the proposed ordinance reflects the first violation being an infraction with a one hundred dollar ($100) fine, the second violation being an infraction with a two hundred dollar ($200) fine, and the third or any subsequent violation within a year of the first violation, being a misdemeanor with a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000).
If the city prosecutor deems it appropriate, this additional option to the enforcement section of the proposed ordinance allows the violating minor with their parents or guardian to participate in the education program, at the violator's expense, rather than pay a fine at any of the levels of enforcement. The goal will be to provide options for both in-person workshops and online training to those who are required to participate. It will also be available to those who would like to proactively become more educated on how to properly and legally use e-bikes.
This Ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) on the grounds that it can be seen with certainty that the regulations on the operation of electric mobility devices in public places and offstreet parking lots, as provided in this Ordinance, will not have a significant effect on the environment.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the City through the adoption of Ordinance No. 26-485. The City Council agreed that the educational workshops and online training should be offered before the end of the 2025-26 fiscal year. Staff has identified funds in account 010-4121-5426 for a $5,000 appropriation to assist with the educational training.
Funds for the 2026-27 fiscal year would need to be appropriated during the budget workshops. Therefore, a notto-exceed amount of $5,000 was suggested to begin the program.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff respectfully recommends the City Council waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 26-485, amending the Agoura Hills Municipal Code to establish Electric Mobility Device Regulations and making a finding of exemption pursuant to CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act).
Attachments
AH_ 2026 Electric Mobility Devices Ordinance 26-485.pdf 1 3213661_5
ORDINANCE NO. 26-485
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AGOURA HILLS
AMENDING THE AGOURA HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO
ESTABLISH ELECTRIC MOBILITY DEVICE
REGULATIONS AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION
PURSUANT TO CEQA
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AGOURA HILLS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Code Amendment. Article III (Public Safety) of the Agoura Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding a new Chapter 10 (Electric Mobility Devices) to read as follows:
“CHAPTER 10 - ELECTRIC MOBILITY DEVICES
31000. - Title.
This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Electric Mobility Devices Ordinance.
31001. - Definitions.
Except where the context otherwise requires, the definitions provided in this Section shall govern the construction of this Chapter. Whenever a reference is made to the Vehicle Code, the reference applies to the then-current version of such statute. (a) “Bicycle” shall have the same meaning as in Vehicle Code Section 231, including electric bicycles.
(b) "Electric mobility device" means any of the following:
(1) “Electric Bicycle” as defined in Vehicle Code Section 312.5. (2) “Motorized Scooter” as defined in Vehicle Code Section 407.5. (3) “Pocket Bike” as defined in Vehicle Code Section 473. (c) "Operator" means a person who operates and/or controls an electric mobility device.
(d) “Park” means any recreation area or facility, historic park or site, picnic area, reservoir, golf course, roadside rest area, riding or hiking trail, and any building, structure, or other facility located therein, owned, managed, operated or controlled by the City. 2 3213661_5
(e) "Public area" means any outdoor area that is open to the members of the public for public use and is owned, managed, operated or controlled by the City. (f) “Unsafe Manner” means operating a device in any manner whatsoever that displays a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of other persons or property. (g) "Vehicle" as defined in Vehicle Code Section 670.
31002. - Operation of Electric Mobility Devices.
(a) No person shall operate or ride an electric mobility device:
(1) upon any public sidewalk in the City;
(2) in any public drainage facility, culvert, ditch, or channel in the City; (3) outside of any roadway or other paved public area;
(4) in or upon any park, public athletic field, athletic/sports court, or gymnasium in the City;
(5) over any public equestrian trail, or hiking or recreational trail in the City; or
(6) in any public area where bicycles or motor vehicles are prohibited, as set forth in Sections 3206, 4908 and 4922 of this Code. (b) No person shall ride an electric mobility device in an unsafe manner in any public area.
(c) Operators shall allow the inspection of electric mobility devices upon lawful contact with police officers to determine if the rider is legally allowed to operate such electric mobility device.
31003. - Enforcement.
A. An operator’s first violation of this Chapter and second violation of this Chapter within one year shall each be an infraction punishable as set forth in Section 1200(b) of Chapter 2 (Penalties) of Article I (General Provisions) of this Code. An operator’s third or subsequent violation of this Chapter within one year of the last violation shall be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00). Such violator shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every violation of any provision of this Chapter committed by such person and shall be punishable accordingly.
B. In the event the operator of the electric mobility device is a juvenile, officers will make a reasonable effort to contact the parent(s) or responsible guardian(s) of the 3 3213661_5
operator and advise them of the nature of the violation. This shall occur at the time of the stop or as soon as practical.
C. Each parent or legal guardian having custody and control of a minor who is issued a fine for violation of this Chapter shall be jointly and severally liable with such minor for payment of the fine.
D. In lieu of a fine or administrative citation as authorized by this Municipal Code, the city prosecutor or designee has the discretion to allow a violator of this Chapter and, if the violator is a minor, also the parent or legal guardian of the violator, to complete an electric mobility device safety education program, at violator’s expense. 31004. - Exemptions.
A. The restrictions in this Chapter do not apply to persons with mobility disabilities utilizing a wheelchair or other power-driven mobility device in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. Section 12101 et seq.) and Section 36.311 of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
B. City and other public agency personnel may operate electric mobility devices at any place in the performance of their duties.” Section 2. CEQA. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) on the grounds that it can be seen with certainty that the regulations on the operation of electric mobility devices in public places and offstreet parking lots, as provided in this Ordinance, will not have a significant effect on the environment.
Section 3. Severability Clause. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance or its application to any person or circumstances, is for any reason held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases of this Ordinance, or its application to any other person or circumstance. The City Council declares that it would have adopted each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases hereof be declared invalid or unenforceable.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after passage.
Section 5. Certification. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same or a summary thereof to be published and posted in the manner required by law. 4 3213661_5
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Agoura Hills this _____ day of __________, 2026, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: ( )
NOES: ( )
ABSENT: ( )
ABSTAIN: ( )
CITY OF AGOURA HILLS:
_____________________________
Jeremy Wolf, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Kimberly M. Rodrigues, MMC
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________
Candice K. Lee
City Attorney
REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
DATE: APRIL 8, 2026
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: NATHAN HAMBURGER, CITY MANAGER
BY: ROBBY NESOVIC, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
SUBJECT:
CONDUCT A PRESCREEN REVIEW OF AN APPLICATION REQUESTING CITY COUNCIL FEEDBACK
ON AN AMENDMENT OF THE AGOURA HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SIGNAGE FOR
MULTIFAMILY HOUSING PROJECTS
On April 23, 2024, City staff approved an application submitted by Greystar (developer) for the redevelopment of the Regency Center with 278 apartment buildings and a little over 5,000 square feet of commercial space (AHO2023-0002). The project is currently under construction and the developer's schedule anticipates that it will be ready for occupancy around August of 2027.
Under AHO-2023-0002, City staff was able to approve two monument signs along Agoura Road and Cornell Road for the multi-family development as it is allowed by the City's signage regulations (Agoura Hills Municipal Code § 9655 et. Seq.). Greystar also requested approval of a wall sign facing Roadside Drive and the U.S. 101 Freeway to market the new apartment buildings, which now will be named the "Bellamy" Apartments by Greystar. However, the City's sign regulations only allow these types of signs for commercial uses, not residential. For that reason, Greystar has submitted a prescreen application requesting the City Council's feedback on a proposed amendment to the sign regulations (the "Project"). Sign specifications have also been provided by the applicant to show what the proposed signage would look like from Roadside Drive and the U.S. 101.
The applicant's proposed municipal code amendment is attached to this report in legislative format, with new text shown in red underline. In short, the proposed language for multi-family wall signs (§ 9655.8.A.2.) would match what is currently allowed for commercial, business park and planned development projects (§ 9655.8.B.1). Each multi-family development would be allowed one (1) wall sign up to a maximum of 50 or 70 square feet, depending on the sign's proximity to a public or private street. Additionally, a freeway facing sign of 25 square feet would be allowed for projects directly adjacent to the freeway, or 50 square feet if it is proposed in lieu of their allowed wall sign. For the Bellamy Apartments, the provision related to freeway facing signage would not be applicable since it is separated from the freeway by Roadside Drive.
The sign specifications submitted by the applicant show an internally illuminated sign just under 50 square feet proposed along the Roadside Drive frontage facing the U.S. 101 freeway. The sign lighting would be 3,000 Kelvin, in compliance with the City's sign regulations and the AVSP signage requirements. It would also be equipped with automatic dimmers to ensure compliance with the City's luminance standards.
The City Council is the final approval body for amendments to Article IX (Zoning) of the Agoura Hills Municipal Code. If Greystar moves forward with a formal application following the prescreen, it would require a public hearing before the Planning Commission, who would then make a recommendation to the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
This prescreen application does not have any impact on the City's 2025-26 Budget as all fees were paid by the applicant to cover staff's time spent on the project.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff respectfully recommends the City Council review the proposed municipal code amendment and proposed signage and provide staff and the applicant with non-binding feedback.
Attachments
Proposed Amendment to Signage Regulations.pdf
Sign Specifications.pdf
9655.8. – Permanent sign entitlement by land use.
A. Residential land use districts.
1. Monument Signs for Multi-family developments. One (1) monument sign, maximum forty-eight (48) square feet and six (6) feet in height, may be erected on each public street frontage upon which the complex has public access. In addition, interior signs which are visible from any public right-of-way, may be approved by the director provided that such signs do not exceed six (6) square feet in area and four (4) feet in height. Interior signs not visible from any public right-of-way shall not be subject to the requirements of this paragraph.
2. Wall signs for Multi-family developments. Each multi-family development shall be allowed one (1) wall sign integrated into the design of the building. Except as otherwise provided by this part, the following sign area limitations shall also apply:
a. Multi-family developments shall be limited to one (1) wall sign. b. One (1) square foot of signage is allowed per each linear foot of primary building frontage.
c. For buildings located within one hundred (100) feet of any public or private street the maximum sign area shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet. For buildings located more than one hundred (100) feet from any public or private street, the maximum sign area shall not exceed seventy (70) square feet. d. Freeway facing signage. Subject to approval of a sign program, all Multi-family developments, which either directly back or side upon Highway 101, may be permitted a total of one (1) freeway-facing sign, which shall not exceed twentyfive (25) square feet in size. The freeway-facing sign may be increased up to fifty (50) square feet in size in lieu of a sign intended to be on the primary frontage.
This provision does not apply to those buildings or uses, which are separated by a public frontage road from the freeway.
B. Commercial, business park and planned development land use districts.
1. Wall signs for business park, office and retail uses. Each tenant shall be limited to one (1) wall sign per primary frontage integrated into the design of the building.
Except as otherwise provided by this part, the following sign area limitations shall also apply:
a. Office buildings shall be limited to one (1) sign.
b. One (1) square foot of signage is allowed per each linear foot of storefront, tenant space, or primary building frontage.
c. For each tenant located within one hundred (100) feet of any public or private street the maximum sign area shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet. For each tenant located more than one hundred (100) feet from any public or private street, the maximum sign area shall not exceed seventy (70) square feet. d. For tenants located in a multi-tenant building or center, the maximum sign length shall not exceed sixty-five (65) percent of the length of the tenant space in order to provide clear definition between signs and avoid a crowded appearance.
Each sign shall be generally centered over the storefront or tenant space. e. Major tenants in shopping centers. The maximum allowable wall sign area for major tenants in shopping centers, which have a frontage greater than one hundred (100) feet, shall not exceed one (1) square foot of sign area for each foot of primary building frontage. In no event, however, shall the sign exceed two hundred (200) square feet.
f. Businesses located on second floor in shopping centers. Businesses maintained exclusively on the second floor of a two-story commercial center building may be allowed one (1) wall sign, provided that the square footage of the wall sign not exceed one-quarter of the tenant frontage, or a maximum of ten (10) square feet, whichever is greater.
g. Frontage on two (2) or more streets. A business located in a commercial or business park building having frontage on more than one (1) street may use the applicable maximum allowable wall sign area in section 9655.8.B.1. on one (1) frontage and one-half of the allowance on the second frontage. Said allowance shall only be utilized on the frontage on which the allowance is based. h. Two (2) or more public entrances. A business with a public entrance on a secondary frontage on a parking lot may have a sign located on such frontage which does not exceed ten (10) square feet.
i. Freeway facing signage. Subject to approval of a sign program, all buildings in commercial, business park, or planned development land use districts, which either directly back or side upon Highway 101, may be permitted a total of one (1) freeway-facing sign, which shall not exceed twenty-five (25) square feet in size . The freeway-facing sign may be increased up to fifty (50) square feet in size in lieu of a sign intended to be on the primary frontage. A maximum of one (1) freeway-facing sign shall be allowed for a tenant occupying multiple buildings in a business park or commercial complex. This provision does not apply to those buildings or uses, which are separated by a public frontage road from the freeway.
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S-01
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Issue Date
Project I.D. Wall Sign Design Development
Specifications
Bellamy
Design Development 11.05.25
Design Development 12.23.25
Design Development 01.09.26
Design Development 02.09.26
29045 Agoura Rd. Agoura Hills, CA
10.10.25 03.03.26
NORTH ELEVATION: Project I.D. Wall Sign 5 scale: 1/16” = 1’-0” 29045 AGOURA ROAD,
AGOURA HILLS, CA 91301
SIDE SECTION 3 scale: NTS
15' - 4 1/2"
1' - 3 5/8"
2 1/2"
1' - 3 5/8"
2 1/2"
3" 2"
3' - 3"
3" 2"
1½"
½"
SIDE VIEW 2 scale: 3/8” = 1’-0”
ELEVATION: Project I.D. Wall Sign 1 scale: 3/8” = 1’-0”PLAN VIEW: Project I.D. Wall Sign 4 not to scale Project I.D. Wall Sign Location
28' - 1"
50' - 6
¼"
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
• 1' - 3 5/8" tall x 3" deep fabricated aluminum internally illuminated halo channel letters • 2 1/2" tall x 1/2" thick FCO aluminum secondary copy
• golden copper metalic paint finish (final color T.B.D) • internal Sloan white 3000K L.E.D.s for halo illumination • 1/8" thick translucent white acrylic sign backer for halo illumination • 1 1/2" long PVC spacers painted to match wall color
• 3' - 3" wide x 15' - 4 1/2" tall x 2" deep fabricated aluminum background cabinet painted to match Sherwin-Williams 7056 | Reserved White • mounted to wall using 3/8" DIA., x 6" long galvanized steel lag screws, typ. QTY 8 or more as needed • remote low voltage 12V DC L.E.D. power supply in wall with access panel, per code • automatic dimming control for L.E.D. illumination
• 120 volt 20 amp primary electrical power source by others, within 5’ of sign location (nec 600-5) • UL labels required away from public view
• maintenance accessibility and mounting as needed
• sign installed 28' - 1" above grade
• total sign area = 49.97 S.F