Sites Inventory. As presented in Table E-24, nearly half of the units selected to meet the 2021-2029 RHNA are in tracts where more than 20 percent of households are overcrowded. A smaller share of lower income RHNA units are in tracts where less than
8.2 percent of households are overcrowded compared to moderate and above moderate income units.
Table E-24: Distribution of RHNA Units by Percent of Overcrowded Households Overcrowded
Households (Tract)
Lower Income
Units
Moderate
Income Units
Above Moderate
Income Units All RHNA Units
<8.2% 770 29.2% 544 30.3% 806 37.4% 2,120 32.2%
<12% 271 10.3% 152 8.5% 229 10.6% 652 9.9%
<15% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0%
<20% 253 9.6% 179 10.0% 178 8.3% 610 9.3%
>20% 1,342 50.9% 922 51.3% 940 43.7% 3,204 48.6%
Total 2,636 100.0% 1,797 100.0% 2,153 100.0% 6,586 100.0%
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Figure E-36: Regional Overcrowded Households by Tract
Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, HUD CHAS data, 2021.
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Figure E-37: Overcrowded Households by Tract and Sites Inventory
Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, HUD CHAS data, 2021.
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Figure E-38: Severely Overcrowded Households by Tract
Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, HUD CHAS data, 2021.
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Substandard Housing
Incomplete plumbing or kitchen facilities can be used to measure substandard housing conditions. Incomplete facilities are estimated using 2020 HUD CHAS data, and housing age is based on the 2015 -2019 ACS. In general, residential structures over 30 years of age require minor repairs and modernization improvements, while units over 50 years of age are likely to require major rehabilitation such as roofing, plumbing, and electrical system repairs.
Regional Trend. Less than one percent of owner-occupied households and 2.8 percent of renter-occupied households in Los Angeles County lack complete plumbing or kitchen facilities (Table E-25). Overall, only 1.7 percent of households in the County lack complete facilities.
Housing age can also be used as an indicator for substandard housing and rehabilitation needs. In general, re sidential structures over 30 years of age require minor repairs and modernization improvements, while units over 50 years of age are likely to require major rehabilitation such as roofing, plumbing, and electrical system repairs. In the County, 86 percent of the housing stock was built prior to 1990, including 60.5% built prior to 1970 (Table E-26).
Local Trend. In Gardena, 1.4 percent of owner-occupied households and 3.8 percent of renter-occupied households lack complete plumbing or kitchen facilities ( Table E-25).
Substandard housing conditions are more common in Gardena than Los Angeles County, where only 0.5 percent of owner-occupied households and 2.8 percent of renter-occupied households lack comp lete plumbing or kitchen facilities. As of December 2021, City’s Code Enforcement agency estimates 250-300 housing units, or 1.4 percent of the housing stock, are in substandard condition.
Table E-25: Substandard Housing Conditions
Lacking Complete Kitchen
or Plumbing Facilities Total
Households Households Percent
Gardena
Owner-Occupied 140 1.4% 10,265
Renter-Occupied 390 3.8% 10,385
Los Angeles County
Owner-Occupied 6,850 0.5% 1,512,365
Renter-Occupied 50,030 2.8% 1,782,835
Source: HUD CHAS Data (based on 2013-2017 ACS), 2020.
Housing age can also be used as an indicator for substandard housing and rehabilitation needs. According to the 2015-2019 ACS, 88.5 percent of the housing stock in Gardena was built prior to 1990 and may be susceptible to deterioration, including 66.8 perc ent built before 1970 which may require major repairs. In comparison, 85.9 percent of housing units Countywide were built in 1989 or earlier (Table E-26). Tracts 6035, 6034, and 6026
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have the highest proportion of housing units aged 50 or older. Figure E-39 shows the median year built for housing units by census tract. Tracts with older housing units are most concentrated in the northwest section of the city. Tracts 6032 and 6031.02, located in southern Gardena, have the largest proportion of new housing built in 1990 or later.
Table E-26: Housing Unit Age
Tract/Jurisdiction 1969 or Earlier
(50+ Years)
1970-1989
(30-50 Years)
1990 or Later
(<30 Years)
Total
Housing
Units
6026 85.2% 10.4% 4.3% 2,881
6029 68.4% 23.1% 8.5% 1,329
6030.01 61.8% 25.9% 12.4% 2,453
6030.04 54.2% 37.1% 8.6% 649
6030.05 45.9% 42.6% 11.5% 1,939
6030.06 76.8% 17.6% 5.6% 837
6031.01 62.6% 25.9% 11.5% 1,585
6031.02 43.8% 30.1% 26.0% 1,478
6032 53.7% 13.2% 33.1% 1,230
6033.01 64.1% 21.9% 14.0% 1,573
6033.02 60.5% 28.6% 10.9% 1,679
6034 86.1% 12.7% 1.1% 1,492
6035 94.4% 4.4% 1.2% 922
6036 76.7% 9.6% 13.6% 1,410
Gardena 66.8% 21.8% 11.5% 21,457
Los Angeles
County 60.5% 25.4% 14.1% 3,542,800
Source: 2015-2019 American Community Survey (ACS) (5-Year Estimates).
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Figure E-39: Median Year Housing Units Built
Note: The numbers in the legend represent years (1,967 = 1967).
Source: 2015-2019 ACS (5-Year Estimates).
Displacement Risk
HCD defines sensitive communities as “communities [that] currently have populations vulnerable to displacement in the event of increased development or drastic shifts in housing cost.” The following characteristics define a vulnerable community:
▪ The share of very low-income residents is above 20 percent; and ▪ The tract meets two of the following criteria:
- Share of renters is above 40 percent,
- Share of people of color is above 50 percent,
- Share of very low -income households that are severely rent burdened households is above the county median,
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- The area or areas in close proximity have recently experienced displacement pressures (percent change in rent above County median for rent increases), or
- Difference between tract median rent and median rent for surrounding tracts above median for all tracts in county (rent gap).
Regional Trend. Figure E-40 shows sensitive communities at risk of displacement in the region. Vulnerable communities are most concentrated in the central County areas around the City of Los Angeles, Inglewood, South Gate, and Compton, East Los Angeles, and parts of the San Gabriel Valley and San Fernando Valley. There are fewer vulnerable communities in coastal areas and between Calabasas, Malibu, and Beverly Hills.
Local Trend. As shown in Figure E-41, the majority of tracts in Gardena are considered sensitive communities where the population is vulnerable to displacement in the event of increased redevelopment or shifts in housing cost. Three tracts in the central western section of the city and the southernmost tract are not considered vulnerable communities.
The tracts in the northern section of the city and on tract along the eastern boundary are categorized as low resource areas (see Figure E-21). As discussed previously, racial and ethnic minority populations make up over 80 percent of the population in all but two Gardena block groups (see Figure E-5). Some of the sensitive communities identified also have larger shares of children in female -headed households, LMI households, overcrowded households, and cost burdened owners and renters (se e Figure E-12, Figure E-14, Figure E-34, Figure E-35, and Figure E-37).
Sites Inventory. The distribution of RHNA units in sensitive communities at risk of displacement is shown in Table E-27. Because a majority of Gardena tracts are considered sensitive communities, 78.8 percent of RHNA units are located in these areas.
There are more low and moderate income units located in sensitive communities compared to above moderate units. Despite the concentration of units in sensitive communities, sites selected to meet the RHNA are generally evenly distributed throughout the City. The high concentration of units in communities at risk of displacement is a reflection of the high rate of these communities citywide.
Table E-27: Distribution of RHNA Units by Communities At Risk of Displacement Sensitive
Community (Tract)
Lower Income
Units
Moderate Income
Units
Above Moderate
Income Units All RHNA Units
Not a Sensitive
Community 448 17.0% 375 20.9% 572 26.6% 1,395 21.2%
Sensitive Community 2,188 83.0% 1,422 79.1% 1,581 73.4% 5,191 78.8% Total 2,636 100.0% 1,797 100.0% 2,153 100.0% 6,586 100.0%
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Figure E-40: Regional Sensitive Communities at Risk of Displacement
Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, Urban Displacement Project, 2021.
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Figure E-41: Sensitive Communities at Risk of Displacement
Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, Urban Displacement Project, 2021.
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Homelessness
Regional Trend. The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) estimates there were 66,436 persons experiencing homelessness in the Los Angeles County, based on the 2020 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Point -in-Time (PIT) Count. Figure E-42 shows the Los Angeles County homeless populations from 2015 to 2020. Approximately 72 percent of the homeless population is unsheltered and 28 percent is sheltered. The homeless population has increased by nearly 50 percent since 2015, and 12.7 percent since 2019. According to Department of Finance (DOF) estimates, the entire Los Angeles County population grew by only 0.5 percent between 2015 and 2020.
Figure E-42: Los Angeles County Homeless Population Trend (2015-2020)
Source: Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), 2015 -2020 LA County/LA Continuum of Care (CoC) Homeless Counts.
Table E-28 shows the homeless populations in 2019 and 2020 by population type, gender, and health/disability. Approximately 19 percent of the homeless population belongs to a family with one or more child, 38.4 percent are chronically homeless, and
22.3 percent have a serious mental illness. Since 2019, the population of homeless family members (+45.7 percent), persons experiencing chronic homelessness (+54.2 percent), persons fleeing domestic violence (+40 percent), non -binary/gender non -conforming persons (+325.5 percent), and persons with a substance use disorder (+104 percent) have increased the most drastically. The population of transgender persons and persons with HIV/AIDS experiencing homelessness have decreased by 81.4 percent and 4.7 percent, respectively.
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Table E-28: Los Angeles County Homeless Population Demographics (2019-2020)
2019 2020 Percent
Change Persons Percent Persons Percent
Total 58,936 100.0% 66,436 100.0% 12.7%
Individuals 50,071 85.0% 53,619 80.7% 7.1%
Transitional Aged Youth (18-
24) 3,635 6.2% 4,278 6.4% 17.7%
Unaccompanied Minors
(under 18) 66 0.1% 74 0.1% 12.1%
Family Members* 8,799 14.9% 12,817 19.3% 45.7%
Veterans 3,878 6.6% 3,902 5.9% 0.6%
People Experiencing Chronic
Homelessness 16,528 28.0% 25,490 38.4% 54.2%
Fleeing Domestic/Intimate
Partner Violence 3,111 5.3% 4,356 6.6% 40.0%
Gender
Male 39,348 66.8% 44,259 66.6% 12.5%
Female 18,331 31.1% 21,129 31.8% 15.3%
Non-Binary/Gender Non-
Conforming 200 0.3% 851 1.3% 325.5%
Transgender 1,057 1.8% 197 0.3% -81.4%
Health and Disability**
Substance Use Disorder 7,836 13.3% 15,983 24.1% 104.0%
HIV/AIDS 1,306 2.2% 1,245 1.9% -4.7%
Serious Mental Illness 13,670 23.2% 14,790 22.3% 8.2%
Percent of Total County
Population -- 0.6% -- 0.7% --
*Members of families with at least one child under 18.
** Indicators are not mutually exclusive.
Source: Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), 2019-2020 LA County/LA Continuum of Care (CoC) Homeless Counts.
The following data refers to the Los Angeles Continuum of Care (CoC) region, covering all Los Angeles County jurisdictions except for the cities of Long Beach, Pasadena, and Glendale. Special needs groups are considered elderly or disabled (including developmental disabilities), female-headed households, large families, farmworkers, and people experiencing homelessness.
Nearly 20 percent of the homeless population are members of families with one or more child under the age of 18, 9.9 percent are elderly persons aged 62 and older, 17 percent have a physical disability, and 8.3 percent have a developmental disability. Only 32 percent of homeless persons with a developmental disability, 17.3 percent with a physical disability, and 21.5 percent of homeless seniors are sheltered. However, most families (76.3 percent) are sheltered (Table E-29).
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Table E-29: Homeless Populations and Special Needs Groups Special Needs Group Sheltered Unsheltered Total
Developmental Disability 32.1% 67.9% 5,292
Physical Disability 17.3% 82.7% 10,833
Family Members 76.3% 23.7% 12,416
62+ 21.5% 78.5% 6,290
Source: LAHSA, 2020 LA CoC Homeless Counts; 2015-2019 ACS (5-Year Estimates
Figure E-43 shows the Los Angeles CoC homeless population by race and ethnicity. The Hispanic/Latino, Black/African American, and White populations make up the largest proportions of the homeless populati on. The Black/African American population is the most overrepresented in the Los Angeles CoC region. Nearly 34 percent% of homeless persons are Black or African American, compared to only 7.8 percent of the population countywide. The American Indian and Alaska Native population is also overrepresented, making up only 0.2 percent of the County population, but 1.1 percent of the homeless population.
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Figure E-43: Los Angeles CoC Homeless Population by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity
Homeless Population % LA County
Population Persons Percent
American Indian/Alaska Native 686 1.1% 0.2%
Asian 774 1.2% 14.4%
Black/African American 21,509 33.8% 7.8%
Hispanic/Latino 23,005 36.1% 48.5%
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific
Islander 205 0.3% 0.2%
White 16,208 25.4% 26.2%
Multi-Racial/Other 1,319 2.1% 2.6%
Source: LAHSA, 2020 LA CoC Homeless Counts; 2015-2019 ACS (5-Year Estimates) Figure E-44 shows the distribution of homeless persons in the Los Angeles CoC region by age. Adults aged 25 to 54 make up most of the homeless population, followed by adults aged 55 to 61, and children under 18. Children account for 11.8 percent of the homeless population and seniors (age 62+) account for 9.9 percent of the population; 6.6 percent of the homeless population is transitional aged youths between the ages of 18 and 24.
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Figure E-44: Los Angeles CoC Homeless Population by Age
Age
Homeless Population % LA County
Population Persons Percent
Under 18 7,491 11.8% 22.0%
18-24 4,181 6.6% 9.7%
25-54 37,138 58.3% 43.2%
55-61 8,606 13.5% 8.7%
62+ 6,290 9.9% 16.4%
Source: LAHSA, 2020 LA CoC Homeless Counts; 2015-2019 ACS (5-Year Estimates).
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Local Trend. Figure E-45 shows the homeless population trend in Gardena from 2016 to 2020. As of 2020, there are 98 persons experiencing homelessness in Gardena, all of which are unsheltered. Of the homeless persons i n Gardena, 47.9 percent were on the street, 28.6 percent were in cars, 12.2 percent were in RVs/campers, 8.2 percent were in vans, and 3.1 percent were in makeshift shelters. The population of persons experiencing homelessness in Gardena has decreased by 4 7 percent since 2016 but increased 28.9 percent since 2019.
Figure E-45: Gardena Homeless Population Trend (2016-2020)
Source: LAHSA, 2020 Greater Los Angeles City/Community Homelessness Reports Service Planning Area 5.
A summary of the homeless population in Gardena, provided by LAHSA, is shown in Figure E-46. As discussed previously, there are no sheltered persons experiencing homelessness in Gardena. The homeless population summary includes homeless populations by census tract, homeless population trend, and dwelling type of unsheltered persons. Tract 6031.01, along the western City boundary, has the largest homeless population based on the 2020 PIT Count, followed by tract 6029 in the central -northern area of the City. Homeless counts by tract are shown in Table E-30.
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Figure E-46: Gardena Homeless Population Summary
Note: Because of the interactive nature of the [LAHSA homeless count] dashboard and exclusion of some categories, LAHSA does not recommend citing this dashboard as the official count. Estimates shown in Figure E-41 are from the 2020 Greater Los Angeles City/Community Homelessness Reports rather than the dashboard.
Source: LAHSA 2020 Homeless Count by Community/City.
Table E-30: Homeless Data by Tract
Tract Persons Percent
of Total
6037602600 5 5.2%
6037602900 17 17.5%
6037603001 0 0.0%
6037603004 2 2.1%
6037603005 4 4.1%
6037603006 8 8.2%
6037603101 25 25.8%
6037603102 8 8.2%
6037603200 4 4.1%
6037603301 9 9.3%
6037603302 9 9.3%
6037603400 1 1.0%
6037603500 2 2.1%
6037603600 3 3.1%
Note: LAHSA does not recommend
aggregating census tract-level data to
calculate numbers for other geographic
levels. Due to rounding, census tract-
level data may not add up to the total for
Los Angeles City Council District,
Supervisorial District, Service Planning
Area, or the Los Angeles CoC.
Source: LAHSA 2020 Homeless Count
Data by Census Tract.
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The Los Angeles County Coordinated Entry System (LA County CES) assesses individuals to match them with available housing resources and programs. From July to December 2020, 275 individuals in Culver City were assessed through CES, including 14 youths, 55 families, 39 veterans, and 49 persons aged 62 or older. Culver City is a part of Service Planning Area (SPA) 5, serving West Los Angeles communities including Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Culver City, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Playa del Rey, Santa Monica, and Venice. Culver City and SPA 5 CES assessments and services are presented in Table E-26.
Table E-31: Cumulative CES Statistics (July 2020 – December 2020) Gardena SPA 8 City Share of
SPA 8
CES Assessment
Total Persons 201 3,651 6%
Individuals 80 2,398 3%
Youth 15 213 7%
Families 106 1,083 10%
Veterans 7 250 3%
Persons Aged 62+ 17 418 4%
Types of Services Provided to Those Assisted
Interim Housing 95 1,470 6%
Rapid Re-Housing 80 1,211 7%
Street Outreach (Contacts) 47 1,201 4%
Street Outreach (Engagements) 27 500 5%
Other (Non-Permanent) 57 1,084 5%
Placed into Permanent
Housing* 47 684 7%
* Includes persons that have moved into permanent housing during the reporting period (through either rapid re-housing, permanent supportive housing, or other permanent destinations).
Note: For households with more than one person (including families), the assessment of the head of household is applied to all members.
Source: LAHSA Homelessness Statistics by City (July 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020), March 2021.
Summary of Fair Housing Issues
Gardena was approximately 2.1 acres when it incorporated and there have been 39 annexations throughout the decades. Gardena started as an agricultural community and had been home to many Japanese. When World War II ended, the Japanese returned to Gardena and were faced with discrimination in buying homes. Mostly, the Japanese purchased homes in the western and southern areas of the City as those were the only areas they were allowed to buy in. Racial covenants kept the Japanese out of the northern areas, including what is known as Hollypark. The makeup of the City started to change with the Watts riots and the issues relating to school boundaries. Realtors engaged in “blockbusting” wherein a black family would be moved into a predominantly white area by the realtors, causing other white families to leave and place their homes on the market.
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These homes were bought primarily by black families who wanted to move out of areas such as Watts. The Japanese areas of the City also became self -perpetuating as t he Japanese car companies came to California and made their corporate headquarters on the outskirts of the City. As these businesses moved to the area, they looked for areas where they were welcomed. Gardena provided this infrastructure as well as realtors who could read, write, and speak Japanese. The patterns of development remain in large part today, although the northern portion of the City is also becoming largely Hispanic.
Approximately 41% of owner households and 59% of renter households in Garden a experience a housing problem. In general, more renters in the northern City areas are cost burdened compared to the southern tracts. Northern Gardena is considered a low resource area and has high concentrations of racial and ethnic minorities and LMI households (see Figure E-5, Figure E-14, and Figure E-21). The northern half of the city also has higher concentrations of children in female-headed households compared to the rest of the city (see Figure E-12). Many of these tracts also have higher concentrations of overcrowded households . There is a concentration of homeless persons in some Gardena tracts, one in the central northern area of the City and one along the southeastern City boundary.
Other Relevant Factors
Lending Practices
Home loan applications in Gardena by race and income are shown in Table E-32. Black and Hawaiian/Pacific Islander applicants were denied loans at the highest rates (22.9 percent and 25 percent, respectively), while Hispanic or Latino and White applicants were denied at the lowest rates (13.4 percent and 14.1 percent, respectively). There were eight American Indian/Alaska Native and eight applicants of two or more minority races ; 12.5 percent of American Indian/Alaska Native applicants were denied and no applicants of two or more minority races were denied. Applicants belonging to lower income categories had higher denial rates; approximately 38 percent of loan applications submitted by low income residents were denied compared to only 15 percent of applications submitted by upper income residents.
Table E-32: Home Loan Approval and Denial Rates – Gardena (2020) Loan Type/Applicant Demographics Approved/
Originated Denied Total
Applications
Loan Purpose and Type
Purchase – Conventional 71.9% 11.0% 566
Purchase – Government 63.9% 13.4% 119
Home Improvement 53.7% 27.9% 147
Refinancing 53.8% 19.9% 1,124
Applicant Race/Ethnicity
American Indian/Alaska Native 75.0% 12.5% 8
Asian 65.8% 15.2% 453
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Loan Type/Applicant Demographics Approved/
Originated Denied Total
Applications
Black or African American 53.8% 22.9% 424
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 43.8% 25.0% 32
White 63.9% 14.1% 609
2 or More Minority Races 87.5% 0.0% 8
Joint Race (White/Minority) 71.4% 19.0% 42
Race Not Available 51.3% 19.5% 380
Hispanic or Latino 61.5% 13.4% 366
Not Hispanic or Latino 60.8% 17.7% 1,195
Applicant Income
Low (0-49% of Median) 32.4% 38.2% 68
Moderate (50-79% of Median) 47.3% 25.7% 148
Middle (80-119% of Median) 53.3% 20.6% 413
Upper (>=120% of Median) 64.1% 14.9% 1,218
Income Not Available 67.9% 11.9% 109
Note: This dataset excludes withdrawn/incomplete applications. Sum of percentages may not total 100%.
Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data – City of Gardena, 2020.
Table E-33 compares the racial/ethnic composition of loan applicants and the City. White applicants are significantly overrepresented in the loan application pool, representing 31.1 percent of loan applicants but only 9.4 percent of the citywide population. Conversely, Hispanic/Latino residents represent only 18.7 percent of the applicant pool, but 39 percent of the total population.
Table E-33: Race/Ethnicity of Loan Applicants vs. Total Population Race/Ethnicity Percent of Gardena
Population
Percent of Total
Loan Applicants
White 9.4% 31.1%
Black/African American 22.2% 21.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0.1% 0.4%
Asian 24.7% 23.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 1.1% 1.6%
Hispanic/Latino 39.3% 18.7%
Source: HMDA data, 2020; 2015-2019 ACS (5-Year Estimates).
Historical Trends
The City of Gardena was incorporated on September 11, 1930. It combined the rural communities of Gardena, Moneta, and Strawberry Park into a Municipal Corporation, Sixth Class City. At that time Gardena was a small farming community of about 20,000 people.
During the early years of and prior to Gardena’s establishment, Japanese immigrants played a crucial role in the City’s farm community. The Japanese Association founded the
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Moneta Japanese Institute in 1911, funding a schoolhouse and teacher living quarters. In 1916, the Ga rdena Japanese school was established. During World War II, the City’s large Japanese population was relocated to states in the middle of the Country.4 Prior to the 1942 Executive Order and subsequent removal and incarceration of Japanese and Japanese Americans, Los Angeles County was home to approximately 36,000 Japanese Americans. In 1945, those incarcerated were granted the opportunity to return to California; however, by the end of the year, only an estimated 3,000 Japanese Americans had returned to Los Angeles County. 5 According to the 2011-2015 ACS, Gardena has a population of 5,091 residents with Japanese ancestry representing 8.5 percent of the total population.
The 1896 Supreme Court ruling of Plessy v. Ferguson upheld the constitutionality of “separate but equal,” ushering in the Jim Crow Era of racial segregation and disenfranchisement. This sentiment spread beyond the South, where African Americans and other minority groups were expelled from predominantly White communities, through the adoption of policies forbidding them from residing or even being within town borders after dark, known as ‘sundown towns. ’6 Contrary to the widespread misconception that these existed only in the dee p south, sundown towns were prominent throughout the Country, including more than 100 California towns . Several California sundown towns were located in Los Angeles County.7
The Home Owners’ Loan Corporation (HOLC), formed in 1933 under the New Deal Program, established the County’s first red -lining maps. Gardena received a D-rating, indicating the community was “least desirable” and a higher loan risk . Redlined, or D - rated communities, were typically comprised of large minority communities . Segregation achieved through red -lining was further exacerbated through the establishment of the Federal Housing Administration in 1934. The FHA insured bank mortgag es that covered 80% of purchase prices and had terms of 20 years and were fully amortized. However, the FHA also conducted its own appraisals; mortgages were granted only to Whites .
Mixed-race neighborhoods and White neighborhoods in the vicinity of Black neighborhoods were deemed “too risky” to invest in. 6 Figure E-47 shows the 1939 redlining for the South Bay. An updated redlining map from the HCD AFFH Data Viewer of Gardena and the surrounding areas is presented in Figure E-48.
4 Los Angeles County Library. (2021). Gardena – Community History, https://lacountylibrary.org/gardena-local- history/.
5 The National World War II Museum. (2021). The Return of Japanese Americans to the West Coast in 1945. https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/return-japanese-americans-west-coast-1945. 6 Rothstein, Richard. (2017). The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America.
Liveright Publishing Corporation.
7 History and Social Justice. (2021). https://justice.tougaloo.edu,
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Figure E-47: Home Owners Loan Corporation (HOLC) Redlining Map (1939)
Source: Robert K. Nelson, LaDale Winling, Richard Marciano, Nathan Connolly, et al., “Mapping Inequality,” American Panorama, ed. Robert K. Nelson and Edward L. Ayers, accessed December 1, 2021, https://dsl.richmond.edu/panorama/redlining.
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Figure E-48: HOLC Redlining Grade (2021)
Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, University of Richmond (2021), 2021.
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SB 535 Disadvantaged Communities
Disadvantaged communities in California are specifically targeted for investment of proceeds from the State’s cap -and-trade program. Known as California Climate Investments (CCI), these funds are aimed at improving public health, quality of life and economic opportunity in California’s most burdened communities at the same time they’re reducing pollution that causes climate change. As identified using the HCD AFFH tool, a majority of tracts in Gardena and the surrounding jurisdictions north, east, and south are considered “disadvantaged communities” (Figure E-49).
Figure E-49: SB 535 Disadvantaged Communities
Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), 2021.
Concentration of Fair Housing Issues
While there are concentrations of certa in special needs groups and/or fair housing issues throughout the City, the northern section of Gardena, specifically tracts 6026, 6029, 6030.01, and 6030.05, have several overlapping fair housing issues. The following fair housing issues, described previously, are present in northern Gardena tracts:
• Concentrations of racial/ethnic minority populations exceeding 80 percent;
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• Concentrations of children living in single -parent female-headed households exceeding 20 percent;
• Concentrations of LMI areas where more than 50 percent of households are low or moderate income;
• Low resource area designations;
• Lower jobs proximity indices;
• Higher rates of cost burdened renters exceeding 60 percent; • Higher rates of overcrowded households exceeding the Statewide average of
8.2 percent.
Northern Gardena is zoned largely for industrial uses (M-1 and M -2 zones) surrounded by residential zones ranging from single -family (R -1) to high density residential (R-4). The City’s Zoning Map is shown in Figure E-51. As presented in Figure E-50, the northeastern corner of the City also has a high concentration of mobile home parks, typically occupied by lower income households. The northeastern corner of the City also has the highest concentrations of overcrowded households (see Figure E-37).
Though all of Gardena has high concentrations of non -White populations, the northern City tracts have African American and Hispanic majority populations , while the southern City tracts have Asian majority populations. The northeastern tract (6029), where mobile home parks and industrial zoning is most concentrated, is the only mostly Black and Latino populated tract while the remainder of the City has a mix of three or more racial/ethnic populations. Racial or ethnic majority populations by tract are shown in Figure E-52 and neighborhood segregation patterns by tract are shown in Figure E-53.
There are also five subsidized housing projects located in the City: Gardena Senior Housing (73 affordab le units), Gardena South Park Sr. Citizens (126 affordable units), Gardena Marine Av Sr Housing (79 affordable units), Casimir House (three affordable units), and Spring Park (36 affordable units). Spring Park is an affordable senior housing project located in tract 6026 and may contribute to the concentration of LMI households and persons with disabilities in this tract.
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Figure E-50: Mobile Home Parks (2018)
Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, Homeland Infrastructure Foundation Level Data (HIFLD) (2018), 2021.
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Figure E-51: Gardena Zoning Map (2020)
Source: City of Gardena, 2020.
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Figure E-52: Racial/Ethnic Majority Populations by Tract (2018)
Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, 2021.
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Figure E-53: Neighborhood Segregation Patterns by Tract (2019)
Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer, UC Berkeley (2019), 2021.
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Local Knowledge
In April 2016, the City published an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice which included a fair housing community survey and workshop. The Fair Housing Survey was conducted from November 2015 to February 2016 and received 44 responses, 42 of which had not experienced housing discrimination in the City. The survey was distributed at the Nakaoka Senior Center, Civic Center, Parks and Recreation center, City Council meetings, and on the City’s website. Table E-34 shows the race or ethnicity and income group of the respondents. One respondent indicated they had experienced discrimination and one respondent was unsure. Neither reported the incident. The respondent that reported experiencing discrimination was African American. The City did not receive any comments during the fair housing workshop or during the 2016 Draft AI public review period.
Table E-34: Survey Respondent Demographics (2016)
Percent of
Respondents
Race/Ethnicity
White 20%
African American 20%
Asian 20%
Hispanic 14%
Not reported 11%
Non-resident 14%
Income
<$10,000/year 5%
$10,000-$20,000/year 25%
$20,000-$30,000/year 9%
$30,000-$40,000/year 7%
$40,000-$50,000/year 11%
$50,000+/year 7%
Not reported 36%
Source: City of Gardena, 2016.
C. Sites Inventory
The City has been allocated a very substantial RHNA that placing large number of units in existing residential and creating new residential/mixed use n eighborhoods are necessary and unavoidable strategies to comply with State law. The City’s sites inventory used to meet the RHNA is shown in Table E-35 by tract and AFFH variable.
The sites inventory is divided into the following sections of the City . Zoning designations are also included for context. Commercial zoning is generally located throughout the City along major roads.
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• Northern Gardena (tracts 6026, 6029, and 6030.01): Northern Gardena is generally north of W Rosecrans Avenue. A small section of tract 6029 is south of Rosecrans Avenue, bound by Gramercy Place, W 144 th Street, and S Western Avenue and tract 6030.01 extents to Marine Avenue. o Predominantly R1 (Single-Family Residential), M1 (Industrial), and M2 (General Industrial)
o Smaller areas zoned R2 (Low-Density Multiple-Family Residential), R3 (Medium Density Multiple -Family Residential) , R4 (High Density Multiple-Family Residential) , MUO (Mixed Use Overlay) , and C -R (Commercial-Residential)
• Central Gardena (tracts 6030.05, 6030.06, 6034, 6035, and 6036): Central Gardena is generally bound by Rosecrans Avenue to the north and W Redondo Beach Boulevard to the south. A section of tract 6030.06 is located south of Redondo Beach Boulevard.
o Predominantly R1 and R3
o Some R2, R4, MUO, and C-R zones present
• Southeastern Gardena (tracts 6031.02, 6032, 6033.01, and 6033.02):
Southeastern Gardena is generally bound by W Redondo Beach Boulevard to the north.
o Mix of R1, R2, and R3
o Small pockets of M1 and M2
o MUO, C-R
Northern Gardena
All tracts in Northern Gardena are low resource areas. As discussed in this analysis of fair housing issues, this area of the City tends to have higher concentrations of non-White populations, overcrowded households, and cost burdened renters. All tracts in this section of the City are also communities at risk of displacement.
Of the 3,890 units identified in Northern Gardena, 1, 583 are lower income (40. 7 percent), 1,153 are moderate income (29.6 percent), and 1,154 are above moderate income (29.7 percent). While the City does place a larger proportion of lower income units in this area, additional housing units in these tracts would increas e housing opportunities in the area . Additional lower income units, in conjunction with policies included in this Housing Element, specifically anti -displacement measures, would benefit the existing residents in these neighborhoods.
It is important to note that this area of the City has the highest potential for new housing projects, hence the concentration of units in Northern Gardena. Another 563 lower income units are allocated in Central Gardena and another 490 lower income units are allocated in Southeastern Gardena. While Northern Gardena has the highest concentration of overlapping fair housing issues, the City’s RHNA strategy provides a variety of housing types to existing and future residents. Further, the RHNA strategy places lower income units throughout the City, ensuring existing fair housing issues are not exacerbated.
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Central Gardena
Of the Central Gardena tracts containing RHNA units, two are high resource areas, two are moderate resource areas, and one is a low resource area. Tracts 6030.05 and 6030.06, bound by W Rosecrans Avenue, S Normandie Avenue, W 158th Street, and S Western Avenue are also considered communities at r isk of displacement.
Central Gardena has variable non-White populations, ranging from 77.6 to 96.7 percent, and LMI household populations, ranging from 31.6 to 82 percent.
The City has identified sites with a capacity for 1, 283 units in Central Gardena, including 563 lower income units (4 3.9 percent), 279 moderate income units (21.7 percent), and 441 above moderate income units (34. 4 percent). Of the 464 units in the low resource tract (tract 6030.05), 50 percent are allocated towards the moderate and above income RHNA. Tract 6030.05 also has larger proportions of overcrowded households and cost burdened households. However, 50 percent of the units in this tract are for lower income units, providing opportunity for affordable housing and ease existing overcrowding conditions. Another 331 lower income units are also allocated in Central Gardena in moderate and high resource tracts. The City’s RHNA strategy generally distributes RHNA units of all income levels throughout the City , including Central Gardena. It is also important to note that 40 percent of all units selected are allocated towards the lower income RHNA.
The City’s sites strategy encourages mix ed income communities and does not disproportionately expose RHNA units to adverse fair housing conditions in excess of the Citywide trend.
Southeastern Gardena
Three of the four tracts containing RHNA units in Southeastern Gardena are sensitive communities at risk of displacement. TCAC opportunity categorizations for Southeastern Gardena tracts include: one low resource, two moderate resource, and one high resour ce. This area of the City tend s to have smaller populations of LMI households and low to moderate rates of overcrowding and cost burden compared to the remainder of the City.
Of the 1,413 units identified in Southeastern Gardena, 490 are allocated towards the lower income RHNA, 365 to the moderate income RHNA, and 558 to the above moderate income RHNA. A concentration of smaller sites was identified in tract 6032, the southernmost tract . Smaller sites may not be suitable for higher de nsity low income units, hence the higher concentration of above moderate income units in this section of the City. Furthermore, only a limited number of units are located in the Low Resource tract. The largest number of units are located in the High Resou rce tract.
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Fair housing issues tend to be less prominent in Southeastern Gardena. The City’s RHNA strategy includes a variety of sites suitable for an array of housing types. The RHNA strategy does not exacerbate existing conditions related to fair housing in this area of the City.
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Table E-35: Residential Sites Inventory by Area and AFFH Variable Area/Tract # of
HHs
Total
Units
Income Distribution TCAC Opp.
Category
% Non-
White % LMI Pop. % Over-
crowded
Renter
Cost
Burden
Owner
Cost
Burden
At Risk of
Displace-
ment? Lower Moderate Above
Moderate
Northern Gardena
6026 2,881 540 220 121 199 Low 96.5%-97.7% 39.0%-64.6% 5.6% 66.7% 45.0% Yes 6029 1,316 3,204 1,342 922 940 Low 92.0%-95.3% 52.3%-80.0% 22.1% 66.6% 39.5% Yes 6030.01 2,421 146 21 110 15 Low 94.1%-95.1% 63.7%-65.0% 18.6% 49.0% 57.1% Yes Central Gardena
6030.05 1,872 464 232 69 163 Low 95.3%-96.7% 63.2%-65.9% 16.6% 67.1% 53.8% Yes 6030.06 810 245 122 37 86 Moderate (Rap.
Changing) 92.2% 57.0% 6.1% 46.4% 22.8% Yes
6034 1,421 404 182 56 166 Moderate 82.9%-94.1% 31.6%-82.0% 9.2% 59.5% 39.2% No 6035 883 106 27 59 20 High 80.3%-86.1% 40.1%-56.8% 7.0% 49.3% 39.9% No 6036 1,364 64 0 58 6 High 77.6%-79.4% 45.9%-50.6% 4.3% 40.0% 50.3% No Southeastern Gardena
6031.02 1,318 18 0 18 0 Low 94.7% 71.0% 7.6% 45.0% 28.1% Yes 6032 1,163 821 239 202 380 High 83.2%-91.5% 16.1%-62.9% 4.4% 49.8% 36.1% No 6033.01 1,418 326 162 49 115 Moderate 86.1%-95.7% 54.6%-77.9% 7.4% 52.9% 40.0% Yes 6033.02 1,630 248 89 96 63 Moderate 85.8%-95.2% 46.9%-74.4% 9.6% 60.7% 43.1% Yes No sites are allocated in tracts 6030.04 or 6031.01 along the eastern City boundary (Marin Avenue to the north, Gardena Boulevard to the south, Vermont Avenue to the east, and Normandie Avenue to the west).
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D.Identification and Prioritization of Contributing
Factors
Fair Housing Enforcement and Outreach
There has been a lack of fair housing testing in Gardena in recent years. In 2020, 130 discrimination cases were opened in Los Angeles County, mostly on the basis of disability (66%) and race (21%). HUD reported 26 fair housing inq uires in Gardena between 2013 and 2021. Further, concentrations of Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) recipients do not always correspond with the populations of cost burdened renters.
In the northeastern area of the City specifically, there are very few HCV recipients while 66.6 of renters are cost burdened. The northeastern area of the City also has a high concentration of overcrowded households and a moderate proportion of elderly housing units that may be in need of rehabilitation. This may indicate that households are not aware of resources related to fair housing that may be available, including HCVs.
Contributing Factors:
▪ Lack of monitoring
▪ Lack of outreach towards special needs groups
Concentration of Special Needs Groups
The City has overlapping concentrations of LMI households, disabled persons, and children in female-headed households in the northern area of the City. Many of these tracts were also identified as low resource areas or as sensitive communities at risk of displacement. The northern section of the City also has a concentration of households with disproportionate housing needs including overpaying renters, overcrowded households, and aging housing units that may need rehabilitation. The concentration of mobile home parks may contribute to the clustering of fair housing issues in this area.
Contributing Factors
▪ Lack of private investment
▪ Location and type of affordable housing
Substandard Housing Conditions
1.4% of owner -occupied households and 3.8% percent of renter -occupied households lack complete plumbing or kitchen facilities and 88.5% of the City’s housing stock was built prior to 1990 and may be susceptible to deterioration. Tracts with older housing units are most concentrated in the northern and western areas of the City. The northern section of Gardena has a higher concentration of overlapping
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fair housing issues including LMI households, cost burdened renters, and overcrowded households.
Contributing Factors
▪ Age of housing stock
▪ Cost of repairs of rehabilitation
Displacement Risk of Low Income Residents Due to Economic Pressures
Most of the City is considered a sensitive community at -risk of displacement.
Approximately 60-80% of renter-occupied households in the northern half of Gardena are cost burdened, while only 40-60% of renter-occupied households in the southern section are cost burdened. Many of these tracts also have higher concentrations of LMI households, disabled persons, and children in female-headed households.
Contributing Factors
▪ Unaffordable rents
▪ Concentration of poverty in some tracts
▪ Availability of affordable housing
Crenshaw Blvd
Vermont Ave
El Segundo Blvd
Rosecrans Ave
Exhibit A
Crenshaw Blvd
Western Ave
Vermont Ave
Rosecrans Ave
Exhibit B
Western Ave
Normandie Ave
Vermont Ave
Redondo Beach Blvd
Exhibit C
Artesia Blvd
Western Ave
Normandie Ave
Gardena Blvd
Exhibit D
Artesia Blvd
Western Ave
Normandie Ave
Exhibit E
Environmental Justice Element
1 Authority
Senate Bill 1000 (SB 1000), the Planning for Healthy Communities Act, was signed into law by Governor Edmond G. Brown, Jr. on September 24, 2016, mandating that cities and counties with disadvantaged communities (defined below ) adopt an Environmental Justice (EJ) Element or integrate EJ goals, objectives, and policies into other elements of their General Plans, with the intent to create healthier cities and counties by protecting sensitive land uses and prioritizing the needs of disadvantaged communities.
The term “disadvantaged community” is a broad designation that includes any community disproportionally affected by environmental, health, and other burdens or low -income areas disproportionally affected by environmental pollution and other hazards. In relation to environmental justice, disadvantaged communities typically disproportionately face the burdens of environmental hazards. Government Code Section 65302, as amended by SB 1000, defines a disadvantaged community as follows:
The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), on behalf of the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA), produces an online map called the California Communities Environm ental Health Screening Tool (CalEnviroScreen).
CalEnviroScreen identifies communities that are disproportionately affected by environmental hazards. It is a science- based tool that uses existing environmental, health, and socioeconomic data to rank all census tracts in California with a CalEnviroScreen score. CalEPA designates the tracts with a CalEnviroScreen score in the top 25 percentile as DACs.
Based on CalEnviroScreen, 10 out of 14 census tracts within the City of Gardena have a CalEnviroScreen score in the top 25 percentile, as illustrated in Figure 1, qualifying them as DACs. This means that Gardena is required to prepare an EJ Element to satisfy SB 1000. This determination will be regularly evaluated and updated, as necessary.
Under Assembly Bill 1550, low-income communities located within ½ mile of a CalEPA - identified DAC are also considered an ‘environmental justice community’. These communities can be identified using the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Priority Populations Mapping Tool. Based on this assessment, three more census tracts in Gardena (beyond the 10 identified via CalEnviroScreen) can be considered DACs and are also shown in Figure 1. In total, the City has 13 census tracts (out of 14) that are considered disadvantaged communities. More information about each DAC census tract in Gardena can be found in the Environmental Justice White Paper (Appendix A).
A Disadvantaged Community (DAC) is “An area identified by the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) pursuant to Section 39711 of the Health and Safety Code or an area that is a low -income area that is disproportionately affected by environmental pollution and other hazards that can lead to negative health effects, exposure, or environmental degradation.”
Environmental Justice Element
2 Environmental Justice Element
3 Purpose
The purpose of the EJ Element is to identify goals and policies that promote environmental justice citywide with a focus on reducing disproportionate impacts on DACs.
The City is committed to support ing the long- term needs of our community’s most vulnerable populations. Low -income residents, communities of color, indigenous peoples, and immigrant communities have disproportionately experienced some of the greatest environmental burdens and related health problems throughout this region. This inequity is the result of many historic and social influences, including those related to zoning, land ownership, lending practices, economics, public health, and politics. T his document hopes to contribute toward remedying environmental injustices and problems caused by:
• Zoning and land use planning practices that promote development patterns which tend to concentrate pollution and environmental hazards in certain communities, and the placement of economic and environmental benefits in areas outside of environmentally burdened communities;
• Red-lining, deed restrictions and other discriminatory housing and lending practices, as well as a failure to enforce proper zoning or conduct regular inspections resulting in intersecting structural inequalities that persist still; • Limited political and economic power among certain demographic groups competing against the priorities of powerful business interests for public infrastructure spending in health, safety, open space, transportation, and other public goods resulting in disadvantaged communities having little or no say in how their neighborhoods were developed.
Working with community stakeholder and regional partners, the City of Gardena looks forward to promoting a more equitable, safe, and healthy lifestyle for all residents.
Community Engagement
The City convened a focus group of Gardena residents and conducted a city-wide online survey to gather information on resident concerns related to environmental j ustice. The input received was used to develop new policies contained within this EJ Element. A summary of the input received from the survey and the general themes that emerged is included as Appendix B.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency defines environmental justice as “the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.” Environmental Justice Element
4 Element Organization
This EJ Element addresses the following issue areas:
1. Reduce Pollution Exposure and Improve Air Quality
2. Promote Access to Public Facilities
3. Healthy Food Access
4. Safe and Sanitary Homes
5. Promote Physical Activity
6. Promote Civic Engagement
The Gardena General Plan addresses most of these topics within the context of other elements, especially in the Community Development Element, Housing Element, and Community Resources Element. This EJ Element serves to highlight those existing policies contained in other elements as they relate to environmental justice by duplicating them here, within the priority areas identified above. In addition, new policies are included to supplement the City’s existing policy direction. New policies are included first under each priority area, followed by relevant policies from other General Plan e lements along with a reference to that policy’s original location. By presenting the EJ Element in this way, the City seeks to further demonstrate the deep connections between these important priorities and other City goals, priorities, programs, and objectives. As illustrated throughout this EJ Element and the General
Plan more broadly , the City of Gardena values its role in promoting environmental justice for current and future residents.
Environmental Justice Element
5 Goals and Policies
1. Reduced Pollution Exposure and Improve Air Quality
Pollution exposure occurs when people come into direct contact with air, food, water, and soil contaminants and is often the result of incompatible land uses sited adjacent to each other. Sensitive populations (such as children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems) are the most susceptible to pollution exposure. Pollution can come from many sources including storage tanks leaking hazardous chemicals into soil and groundwater, agricultural land uses applying pesticides, mobile sources such as vehicles emitting exhaust, and stationary sources such as diesel generator exhaust.
Policies
EJ 1.1: Manage illegal dumping of trash and other items in waterways and other areas of the City.
EJ 1.2: Attract new clean industry to the City which do not emit smoke, noise, offensive odors, or harmful industrial wastes.
EJ 1.3: Require the mitigation or remediation of hazardous conditions in the City. (See also Policy LU 3.7)
EJ 1. 4: Promote innovative development and design techniques, new material and construction methods to stimulate residential development that protects the environment. (See Policy DS 2.15)
EJ 1. 5: Prioritize long
‐term sustainability for the City of Gardena, in alignment with regional and state goals, by promoting infill development, reduced reliance on single ‐ occupancy vehicle trips, and improved multi‐modal transportation networks, with the goal of reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, thereby improving the health and quality of life for residents. (See Policy CI 1.1)
EJ 1. 6: Encourage citizens to report illegal dumping and vigorously prosecute illicit dumping of toxic of hazardous materials into the ground water. (See Policy CN 2.5) EJ 1.7: Encourage and support the proper disposal of hazardous waste and waste oil.
Monitor businesses that generate hazardous waste materials to ensure compliance with approved disposal procedures. (See Policy CN 2.6)
EJ Goal 1
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance air quality, and reduce impacts associated with climate change.
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6 EJ 1.8: Ensure that the storage, processing, and transfer of hazardous materials are not located in areas that could potentially harm resident and other sensitive receptors (i.e., schools, parks, hospitals) and are adequately buffered from environmentally sensitive areas. (See Policy PS 3.1)
EJ 1. 9: Encourage and support innovative technologies that treat and dispose of hazardous waste or use alternative sources to hazardous materials. (See Policy PS 3.2) EJ 1.10: Maintain an updated inventory of businesses that handle, store, process , and transport hazardous materials/waste within the City. (See Policy PS 3.3) EJ 1.11: Maintain planning procedures for the handling and transportation of hazardous materials and ensure that the procedures are in compliance with applicable county, state and federal regulations. (See Policy PS 3.4)
EJ 1.12: Incorporate noise considerations into land use planning decisions. (See Goal N 2)
EJ 1.13: Reduce communitywide greenhouse gas emissions locally by actively supporting regional efforts to reduce greenhouse gases (See PS Policy PS 6.11)
Environmental Justice Element
7 2. Promote Access to Public Facilities
The adequate provision of public facilities is a critical component to the current and future prosperity of a community. Under state law (SB 1000), “public facilities” is an umbrella term that includes “public improvements, public services, and community amenities.” This covers a wide spectrum of publicly provided uses and services including infrastructure, school facilities, parks, and transportation and emergency services. These amenities and services act to improve the health, safety, and well -being of a community by either enhancing the public sphere or providing services that are available to every resident.
Policies
EJ 2.1: Ensure that the development of parks and recreation facilities and services keep pace with development and growth within the City.
EJ 2.2: Work with the community to identify gaps in the bicycle and pedestrian network.
EJ 2.3: Explore the possibility of adding more recreation classes to meet the needs of the community.
EJ 2.4: Consider distributing City events across multiple parks as feasible.
EJ 2.5: Coordinate with the Police Department to address safety in parks.
EJ 2.6: Coordinate with partner ing agencies that provide public facilities and services within the City to ensure effective, efficient, and equitable service delivery.
EJ 2.7: Work with GTrans to establish and maintain routes and services that provide the community with convenient access to jobs, shopping, schools, parks, and healthcare facilities.
EJ 2.8: Evaluate City facilities for health hazards or major sources of contamination and create a strategy to address any contamination or health hazards identified.
EJ 2.9: Provide the highest quality of public facilities possible to meet the needs of the City’s residents and businesses and promote the City’s image and cultural heritage. (See Goal LU 4)
EJ 2.10: Design public improvements to encourage pedestrian activity and access and to provide safe and convenient pedestrian circulation. (See Policy LU 4.3) EJ Goal 2
Locate public facilities and services equitably throughout the community.
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8 EJ 2.11: Provide adequate public facilities and services for the convenience and safety of each neighborhood. (See Policy LU 4.7)
EJ 2. 12: Promote a safe and efficient cir culation system that benefits residents and businesses and integrates with the greater Los Angeles/South Bay transportation system. (See Goal Cl 1)
EJ 2.13: Promote a safe and efficient local street system that is attractive and meets the needs of the community. (See Goal Cl 2)
EJ 2.14: Develop Complete Streets to promote alternative modes of transportation that are safe and efficient for commuters, and avai lable to persons of all income levels and disabilities. (See CI Goal 3)
EJ 2.15: Provide adequate public facilities and infrastructure that support the needs of City residents and businesses. (See CI Goal 4)
EJ 2.16: Maintain and upgrade the existing parks and recreation facilities to meet the needs of all residents. (See OS Goal 1)
EJ 2.17: Increase the City’s supply and quality of parkland, open space, and recreational programs. (See OS Goal 2)
EJ 2.18: Maintain a high level of fire and police protection for residents, businesses, and visitors. (See PS Goal 1)
EJ 2.19: Promote an attractive, clean, and well-maintained environment in commercial areas, especially in public meeting places, transits stops, and public buildings by providing pedestrian amenities such as attractive permanent trashcan enclosures and benches. (See Policy DS 4.4)
EJ 2.20: Promote pedestrian-friendly corridors by improving traffic and pedestrian safety and by providing pedestrian amenities such as benches and outdoor seating, potted plants, decorative paving, and detailed lighting elements along the street frontage. (See Policy DS 4.6)
Environmental Justice Element
9 3. Healthy Food Access
Food plays a critical role in the health of a community. Therefore, it is essential that all residents have access to food that is healthy, affordable, and culturally appropriate.
Disadvantaged populations may face constraints related to accessibility to nutritional food, and this lack of accessibility has a direct impact on personal health and well-being.
Food access is not only associated with the physical accessibility of affordable and culturally appropriate food, but also with food security, defined as access by all people at all times to enough food for an active, healthy life. Food security includes the availability of nutritionally adequate and safe foods as well as the ability to acquire foods.
Policies
EJ 3. 1 Identify vacant lots and underutilized public land that can be used for neighborhood-run community gardens including coordination with Los Angeles Unified School District.
EJ 3.2 Explore ways to expand healthy food options in the northern portion of the City.
EJ 3.3: Encourage the establishment and operation of a farmer’s market s, farm stands, mobile health food markets, and Community-Supported Agriculture programs.
EJ 3.4: Expand walkable and bikeable healthy food options in areas of the City, especially DACs, with limited access to vehicles.
EJ 3.5: Ensure transportation systems link customers to grocery stores and other sources of healthy foods.
EJ 3.6: Coordinate with local markets to reduce food waste.
EJ 3.7: Implement the requirements of SB1383 to coordinate the recovery of edible food from various types of industry with organizations that distribute the food.
EJ Goal 3
Promote access to healthy food and nutritional choices.
Environmental Justice Element
10 4. Safe and Sanitary Homes
The housing conditions of homes in a community have direct health implications for those who live in the m. Lower -income or otherwise disadvantaged residents may live in dwellings built before standards and regulations were established to ensure that new homes are free from pollutants such as lead and asbestos. Older housing often has other problems such as poor ventilation, which leads to uncomfortable indoor temperatures and mold-producing moisture, as well as pest and vermin infestations.
Overcrowded housing is another issue that affects the safety and cleanliness of homes.
Overcrowding is typic ally measured by determining the persons -per-room in a dwelling unit, with more than one person per room considered overcrowded.
Lastly, housing affordability also influences whether homes in a community are safe and sanitary. When a tenant or homeowner s pends more than 30 percent of their income toward housing (including utilities), they are generally considered to be cost -burdened.
When a household is cost -burdened, there is less money for housing maintenance or other needs such as healthcare and healthy food. These issues are further discussed and addressed in the City’s Housing Element.
Policies
EJ 4.1: Raise awareness about the risks associated with lead- based paint and other housing hazards, including by distributing information about remediation of lead and best practices to reduce and eliminate other housing hazards.
EJ 4.2: Conduct periodic absentee owner outreach to inform owners of their legal requirements to maintain and upkeep their rental properties.
EJ 4.3: Distribute informati on with City newsletters or other periodic publications about protecting tenant rights so they are not penalized for reporting or living in a dwelling unit that does not meet health and safety standards.
EJ 4.4: Promote smoke- free multifamily housing properties to reduce secondhand and thirdhand smoke-related death and disability.
EJ 4.5: Encourage the upkeep, maintenance, and rehabilitation of existing housing units. (See Policy HE 1.1)
EJ 4.6: Continue to explore programs and funding sources designed to m aintain and improve the existing housing stock. (See Policy HE 1.2) EJ Goal 4
Foster healthy living conditions for people of all backgrounds and incomes.
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11 EJ 4. 7: Preserve the affordability of assisted rental projects located in the City. (See Policy HE 1.3)
EJ 4.8: Encourage room additions in the existing housing stock to alleviate overcrowding. (See Policy HE 1.4)
EJ 4.9: Promote sound housing and attractive and safe residential neighborhoods. (See Policy LU 1.1)
EJ 4. 10: Protect existing residential neighborhoods from incompatible uses and development. (See Policy LU 1.2)
EJ 4.11: Encourage rehabilitation or upgrade of aging residential neighborhoods. (See Policy DS 2.6)
EJ 4.12: Incorporate quality residential amenities such as private and communal o pen spaces into multi-unit development projects in order to improve the quality of the project and to create more attractive and livable spaces for residents to enjoy. (See Policy DS
2.11)
Environmental Justice Element
12 5. Promote Physical Activity
Physical activity is a large contributor to the physical and mental health of Gardena residents. Research by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that physically active people tend to live longer and have lower risk for heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, depression, and some cancers. Physical activity is promoted by the built environment through providing places that encourage walking, biking, and other forms of exercise. These places include parks, open space, trails, urban green spaces, areas with robust tree canopies, and active transportation networks. If a community has facilities that promote physical activity, community members are more likely to be physically active within that community.
Policies
EJ 5.1: Prioritize increasing opportunities for physical activity within DACs.
EJ 5.2: Provide neighborhood commercial centers with convenient and safe pedestrian access. (See Policy LU 2.4)
EJ 5.3: Design public improvements to encourage pedestrian activity and access and to provide safe and convenient pedestrian circulation. (See Policy LU 4.3) EJ 5.4: Traffic
‐calming measures and devices (e.g., sidewalks, streetscapes, speed humps, traffic circles, cul‐de‐sacs and signals) should promote safe routes through neighborhoods for pedestrians. (See Policy CI 2.5)
EJ 5.5: Maintain and expand sidewalk installation and repair programs, particularly in areas where sidewalks link residential neighborhoods to local schools , parks, and shopping areas. (See Policy CI 3.3)
EJ 5.6: Maintain a citywide bicycle route and maintenance plan that promotes efficient and safe bikeways integrated with the MTA’s regional bicycle system. (See Policy CI 3.4) EJ 5.7: As roadways are repaved or otherwise improved, evaluate opportunities to enhance the quality and safety of the roadway by implementing new or improved walking, bicycling, or public transit infrastructure. If no walking, bicycling, or public transit improvements are being provided, a report to the City Council should provide an explanation for why such improvements are not needed along this roadway segment. (See Policy CI 3.5)
EJ Goal 5
Encourage physical activity and improved physical fitness.
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EJ 5.9: Promote pedestrian amenities in mixed- use developments and along arterials. (See Policy DS 3.2)
EJ 5.10: Support mixed-use developments that include adequate open space areas and a full range of site amenities. (See Policy DS 3.4)
EJ 5.11: Promote pedestrian-friendly corridors by improving traffic and pedestrian safety and by providing pedestrian amenities such as benches and outdoor seating, potted plants, decorative paving, and detailed lighting elements along the street frontage. (See Policy DS 4.6)
EJ 5.12: Increase the City’s supply and quality of parkland, open space, and recreational programs. (See Goal OS 2)
EJ 5.13: Encourage the conversion of utility easements and right of ways to multi-purpose parkland, trails, and bicycle routes (i.e., the Southern California Edison right -of-way be- tween Artesia Boulevard and 178th Street, storm channel side roads, and Vermont Avenue median strips). (See Policy OS 2.3)
EJ 5.14: Expand the City’s bicycle route plan and integrate the routes with other local and regional bike routes. (See Policy OS 2.5)
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14 6. Promote Civic Engagement
Civic or community engagement is an important goal across all local planning and decision-making processes. It can help foster a strong sense of place within a neighborhood and can deepen the investment of stakeholders in working toward neighborhood improvement s. Environmental justice issues will be more effectively identified and resolved if accessible and culturally appropriate opportunities to engage in local decision -making are created for low -income, minority, and linguistically isolated stakeholders. Effective civic engagement not only provides the City with an opportunity to strengthen its relationship with the community but provides for sound investment in better decision- making by ensuring decisions are informed by community needs and aspirations.
Policies
EJ 6.1: Support an equitable and comprehensive approach to civi c engagement and public outreach on all aspects of City governance and delivery of services.
EJ 6.2: Promote, sponsor, and support a variety of community events to strengthen social cohesion and the overall identity of the City.
EJ 6.3: Make City information such as numbers to call for code enforcement, programs offered through the City, and housing needs easily accessible.
EJ 6.4: Specifically invite residents from traditionally underrepresented demographic groups to become board, commission, and committee members as openings occur.
EJ 6.5: Coordinate with the school district, neighborhood groups, and religious institutions to distribute information and promote input opportunities.
EJ 6.6: Explore ways to provide information to older residents who don’t use computers or social media through the Senior Citizens Bureau, Nakaoka Community Center, and Gardena Senior Center.
EJ 6. 7: Ensure meaningful cross -cultural participation in local planni ng and decision- making processes by:
• Providing City-sponsored material in multiple languages. • Organizing outreach events and conducting surveys directly to specific demographic groups.
EJ Goal 6
Support accessible and culturally appropriate opportunities for all people regardless of race, color, national origin, language, or income to engage in the decision-making process.
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EJ 6.8: Ensure that meetings and other public engagement forums are accessible to a wide range of residents and encourage greater attendance by:
• Holding meetings at different locations and times and in different formats. • Targeting outreach to communities that will be most impacted by an issue or decision. • Ensuring any materials are distributed far enough in advance of meetings to allow sufficient time for review and comment.
• Using communication methods that convey complex or technical information in an easily understandable manner.
• Facilitating meetings using diverse methods that can engage all participants and can appeal to multiple styles of learning.
EJ 6.9: Utilize Channel 22 to advertise opportunities for community input.
EJ 6.10: Publish the information bookl et called “Gardena Live, Work and Play” at least twice a year so residents can be aware of City events and services.
EJ 6.11: Consider establishing an Environmental Justice Committee to monitor the City’s progress on implementation of the Environmental Justice Element.
CITY OF GARDENA
Environmental Justice White Paper
Appendix A to the Environmental Justice Element
April 2021
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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A. BACKGROUND & REGULATORY FRAMEWORK 1
B. DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES 6
C. KEY FINDINGS & RECOMMENDED NEXT STEPS 13
D. ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ISSUES 19
1. Pollution Exposure and Air Quality 19
2. Public Facilities 27
3. Food Access 33
4. Safe and Sanitary Homes 40
5. Physical Activity 45
6. Community Engagement 53
7. Improvements and Programs Addressing the Needs of DACs 63 References 73
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Tables iii
Table 1: Population Characteristics by Sensitive Population and Socioeconomic Factor Indicators 11 Table 2: Population Exposure and Air Quality 21
Table 3: Hazardous Materials and Toxics Sites 23
Table 4: Food Insecurity 35
Table 5: Car Ownership 39
Table 6: Overcrowding by Tenure 41
Table 7: Owner Occupied vs. Renter Occupied Households 42 Table 8: Gross Rent as Percentage of Household Income 43 Table 9: Monthly Owner Costs as Percentage of Household Income 44 Table 10: Housing Affordability 45
Table 11: Commuting Transportation Modes 47
Table 12: City of Gardena Parks and Recreation Facilities 50 Table 13: Resident Age 56
Table 14: Languages Spoken at Home 57
Table 15: Educational Attainment 58
Table 16: Race/Ethnicity 61
Table 17: Regional Opportunity Index (ROI) Topics and Indicators 64 Table 18: People-Based Regional Opportunity Index (ROI) DAC Census Tracts 67 Table 19: Place-Based Regional Opportunity Index (ROI) DAC Census Tracts 71
Figures
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Figure 1: Disadvantaged Communities 9
Figure 2: Hazardous Materials and Toxic Sites 25
Figure 3: Public Services 29
Figure 4: Community Facilities 31
Figure 5: Food Access 37
Figure 6: Park Buffers 51
Figure 7: People-Based Opportunities 65
Figure 8: Place-Based Opportunities 69
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A. BACKGROUND & REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
BACKGROUND
The negative effects of environmental degradation and pollution are well-documented and include severe impacts to human health and longevity, depending on the level of exposure. Within the United States, certain communities have historically been disproportionately affected by environmental threats and the negative health impacts of environmental degradation. These communities include, but are not limited to, low-income communities, communities of color, communities comprising members of tribal nations, and immigrant communities. Increased exposure to environmental pollutants, unsafe drinking water, and contaminated facilities/structures have contributed to poorer health outcomes for these communities. Structural inequalities that disadvantage certain individuals and groups, local and regional policies, zoning, code enforcement deficiencies, and lack of community engagement and advocacy are related to disproportionate environmental and social effects. The field of environmental justice is focused on addressing these disproportionate impacts and improving the wellness of all communities by bolstering community planning efforts, considering exposure to adverse environmental effects, increasing access to amenities and services, and promoting the fair treatment of all people regardless of their race, ethnicity, national origin, or income.
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
STATE
SENATE BILL 1000
In 2016, the Senate passed Senate Bill 1000 (SB 1000), also known as The Planning for Healthy Communities Act, amending Section 65302 of the Government Code. SB 1000 requires local California jurisdictions with disadvantaged communities to prepare and maintain an Environmental Justice element or environmental justice-related goals, policies, and implementation programs in their General Plan’s other elements. SB 1000 outlines the approach to identifying disadvantaged communities (DACs), strategies to promote the protection of sensitive land uses within the state and simultaneously mandates that local jurisdictions address the needs of DACs. Through this bill, environmental justice is a mandated consideration in all local jurisdictions’ land-use planning policies, regulations, and activities.
SB 1000 specifies seven topics that must be integrated into a stand-alone Environmental Justice Element or through integrated Environmental Justice goals:
1. Pollution Exposure and Air Quality
2. Public Facilities
3. Food Access
4. Safe and Sanitary Homes
5. Physical Activity
6. Community Engagement
7. Address the Needs of Disadvantaged Communities
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The key findings within the City of Gardena for each of these topics are summarized in section C of this report and more detailed existing conditions are included in section D.
SENATE BILL 535
In 2012, the Legislature passed SB 535, adding Sections 39711, 39713, 39715, 39721, and 39723 to the Health and Safety Code. SB 535 directs 25% of the proceeds from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) (established by the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 AB 52’s cap and trade program) to projects that provide a benefit to DACs.
ASSEMBLY BILL 1550
In 2016, the Legislature passed AB 1550, amending Section 39713 of the Health and Safety Code. AB 1550 amended SB 535 to require all GGRF investments that benefit DACs to also be located within those communities. The law also requires that an additional 10% of the funds be dedicated to low-income households and communities, of which 5% is reserved for low- income households and communities living within a half-mile of a designated DAC. SENATE BILL 673 In 2015, the Senate passed SB 673, adding Sections 25200.21 and 25200.23 to the Health and Safety Code. SB 673 directs the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) to include criteria such as cumulative impact and neighborhood vulnerability when issuing or renewing hazardous waste facility permits. The law provides the DTSC with an opportunity to use tools such as CalEnviroScreen (CES), an Internet-based mapping tool described below that helps jurisdictions identify DACs, when making decisions on hazardous waste permitting.
ASSEMBLY BILL 523
In 2017, the Legislature passed AB 523, amending Section 25711.5 of, and to add and repeal Section 25711.6 of, the Public Resources Code. AB 523 allocates at least 25% of the Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) funds administered by the California Energy Commission (CEC) to support technology demonstration and deployment projects located in and benefiting “disadvantaged communities,” and dedicates at least 10% of the funds to activities located in and benefiting “low-income” communities as defined by AB 1550.
SENATE BILL 43
In 2013, the Senate passed SB 43, adding Chapter 7.6 (commencing with Section 2831) of Part 2 of Division 1 of the Public Utilities Code. SB 43 establishes the Green Tariff Shared Renewables program, administered by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), which enables utility customers to meet their energy generation needs through offsite generation of renewable energy projects. The program requires 100 MW of renewable energy projects to be sited in the top 20% of CES scores based on each investor-owned utility (IOU) service territory.
ASSEMBLY BILL 2722
In 2016, legislature passed AB 2722, adding Part 4 (commencing with Section 75240) to Division 44 of the Public Resources Code. AB 2722 requires the California Strategic Growth Council to award competitive grants to specified eligible entities for the development and implementation of neighborhood-level transformative climate community plans that include greenhouse gas emissions reduction projects that provide local economic, environmental, and health benefits to DACs. AB 2722 created the Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) program administered through the California Strategic Growth Council (SGC). The TCC is a GGRF-funded program that supports innovative, comprehensive, and community-led plans ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE WHITE PAPER | 3
that reduce pollution and achieve multiple co-benefits at the neighborhood level.
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION’S ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (ATP) The California Department of Transportation’s (CalTrans) Active Transportation Program (ATP) aims to enhance public health and advance California’s climate goals by increasing safety and mobility for non-motorized active transportation such as biking and walking. ATP projects in “disadvantaged communities” (defined as census tracts within the top 25% of CES scores along with several other options) are allocated 25% of program funds, while an additional 2% is set aside to fund active transportation planning in DACs.
LOCAL
CITY OF GARDENA GENERAL PLAN
A variety of policies contained in the existing City of Gardena General Plan support DACs and environmental justice issues through citywide improvements that provide equitable access to facilities and services, transportation network improvements, parks, and recreation opportunities, and promoting air and water quality.
Specific goals included within the General Plan that are most related to the topics of environmental justice and DACs include:
LAND USE PLAN
POLICY LU 1.1: Promote sound housing and attractive and safe residential neighborhoods. POLICY LU 1.2: Protect existing sound residential neighborhoods from incompatible uses and development. POLICY LU 1.5: Provide adequate residential amenities such as open space, recreation, off-street parking and pedestrian features in multifamily residential developments. POLICY LU 2.4: Provide neighborhood commercial centers with convenient and safe pedestrian access. POLICY LU 3.4: Attract commercial and industrial uses that minimize adverse impacts on surrounding land uses and are economically beneficial to the City in terms of revenue generation and employment opportunities. POLICY LU 3.6: New commercial and industrial developments shall meet or exceed local and state requirements pertaining to noise, air, water, seismic safety and any other applicable environmental regulations. POLICY LU 3.7: Require the mitigation or remediation of potential hazardous conditions in the City. POLICY LU 4.3: Design public improvements to encourage pedestrian activity and access and to provide safe and convenient pedestrian circulation. POLICY LU 4.7: Provide adequate public facilities and services for the convenience and safety of each neighborhood.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
POLICY ED 1.4: Encourage high quality mixed-use development in underutilized commercial and industrial areas where it will improve the City’s tax base and image. POLICY ED 1.7: Encourage diversification of businesses to support the local economy and provide a stable revenue stream. POLICY ED 2.3: Support business revitalization funding programs to help areas experiencing blighted conditions. CITY OF GARDENA | 4
POLICY ED 2.6: Support programs that tailor services and resources to small businesses.
COMMUNITY DESIGN PLAN
POLICY DS 2.4: Strengthen the important elements of residential streets that unify and enhance the character of the neighborhood, including pedestrian amenities, parkways, mature street trees, compatible setbacks, and unified architectural detailing and building. POLICY DS 2.6: Encourage rehabilitation or upgrade of aging residential neighborhoods. POLICY DS 2.10: Provide landscape treatments (trees, shrubs, groundcover, and grass areas) within multi-family development projects in order to create a “greener” environment for residents and those viewing from public areas. POLICY DS 2.11: Incorporate quality residential amenities such as private and communal open spaces into multi-unit development projects in order to improve the quality of the project and to create more attractive and livable spaces for residents to enjoy. POLICY DS 2.15: Promote innovative development and design techniques, new material and construction methods to stimulate residential development that protects the environment. POLICY DS 3.4: Support mixed-use developments that include adequate open space areas and a full range of site amenities. POLICY DS 4.6: Promote pedestrian-friendly corridors by improving traffic and pedestrian safety and by providing pedestrian amenities such as benches and outdoor seating, potted plants, decorative paving, and detailed lighting elements along the street frontage.
CIRCULATION PLAN
POLICY CI 1.1: Prioritize long-term sustainability for the City of Gardena, in alignment with regional and state goals, by promoting infill development, reduced reliance on single- occupancy vehicle trips, and improved multi-modal transportation networks, with the goal of reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, thereby improving the health and quality of life for residents. POLICY CI Goal 3: Develop Complete Streets to promote alternative modes of transportation that are safe and efficient for commuters, and available to persons of all income levels and disabilities. POLICY CI Goal 4: Provide adequate public facilities and infrastructure that support the needs of City residents and businesses.
HOUSING ELEMENT
POLICY 1.3: Preserve the affordability of assisted rental projects located in the City. POLICY 1.4: Encourage room additions in the existing housing stock to alleviate overcrowding. GOAL 2.0: Provide opportunity for increasing the supply of affordable housing within the City, with special emphasis on housing for special needs groups. GOAL 3.0: Minimize the impact of governmental constraints on housing construction and cost. GOAL 4.0: Provide adequate residential sites through appropriate land use and zoning to accommodate the City’s share of regional housing needs. GOAL 5.0: Promote equal opportunity for all residents to reside in the housing of their choice.
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OPEN SPACE PLAN
GOAL OS 1: Maintain and upgrade the existing parks and recreation facilities to meet the needs of all residents. GOAL OS 2: Increase the City’s supply and quality of parkland, open space, and recreational programs.
CONSERVATION PLAN
GOAL CN 2: Conserve and protect groundwater supply and water resources. GOAL CN 3: Reduce the amount of solid waste produced in Gardena. GOAL CN 4: Conserve energy resources through the use of technology and conservation methods. GOAL CN 5: Protect the City’s cultural resources.
PUBLIC SAFETY PLAN
GOAL PS 1: Maintain a high level of fire and police protection for residents, businesses and visitors. GOAL PS 2: Protect the community from dangers associated with geologic instability, seismic hazards and other natural hazards. GOAL PS 3: Protect public health, safety and the environment from exposure to hazardous materials and other dangers. GOAL PS 4: Increase public awareness of crime and fire prevention, and emergency preparedness and procedures.
NOISE PLAN
GOAL N 1: Use noise control measures to reduce the impact from transportation noise sources. POLICY N 1.8: Encourage walking, biking, carpooling, use of public transit and other alternative modes of transportation to minimize vehicular use and associated traffic noise. GOAL N 2: Incorporate noise considerations into land use planning decisions. GOAL N 3: Develop measures to control non-transportation noise impacts. CITY OF GARDENA | 6
B. DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES
The term ‘disadvantaged community’ is a broad designation that includes any community disproportionally affected by environmental, health, and other burdens or low-income areas disproportionally affected by environmental pollution and other hazards. In relation to environmental justice, DACs are typically those communities that disproportionately face the burdens of environmental hazards. Government Code Section 65302, as amended by SB 1000, defines a DAC as follows:
“…an area identified by the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) pursuant to Section 39711 of the Health and Safety Code or an area that is a low-income area that is disproportionately affected by environmental pollution and other hazards that can lead to negative health effects, exposure, or environmental degradation.”
In February 2017, the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), on behalf of the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA), released Version 3.0 of the California Communities Environmental Health Screening Tool (CES). CalEnviroScreen identifies communities that are disproportionately affected by environmental hazards. It is a science-based tool that uses existing environmental, health, and socioeconomic data to rank all census tracts in California with a CES score. CalEPA designates the tracts with a CES score in the top 25 percentile as DACs. In June 2018, OEHHA updated CalEnviroScreen 3.0 to address a minor flaw in the software program algorithm used to calculate overall census tract scores. Additionally, on February 22, 2021, OEHHA released the draft CalEnviroScreen 4.0 for public comment. Since it is still in draft form, the results of Version 3.0 are used in this analysis.
Although the scores and DAC status of specific census tracts may change over time (for example, as CalEnviroScreen is periodically updated), the goals, policies, and programs identified in the Environmental Justice element generally apply citywide. Therefore, while certain census tracts may shift in their identification as a DAC, the City's commitment to promoting environmental justice throughout the community remains.
Based on CalEnviroScreen 3.0, 10 out of 14 census tracts within the City have a CES score in the top 25 percentile, as illustrated in Figure 1, qualifying them as a DAC. Low-income communities disproportionately affected by environmental concerns are also considered an “environmental justice community”. These communities can be identified using the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Priority Populations Mapping Tool, which identifies low-income communities located within ½ mile of a CalEPA-identified disadvantaged community. Based o n this assessment, three more census tracts (beyond the 10 identified via CalEnviroScreen 3.0) can be considered disadvantaged and are also shown in Figure 1.
Based on the methodology outlined above, as of mid-2021 the City of Gardena includes 13 census tracts (out of 14) that are considered disadvantaged communities. These areas represent approximately 93.9% of the City acreage, 92.9% of the City’s population, and 93.4% of the City’s households.
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To understand the existing health and socioeconomic conditions of each DAC, Table 1 lists the percentiles for sensitive population and socioeconomic factor indicators in the City by census tract. The 13 DAC census tracts are outlined with bold lines. The sensitive population indicators reflect the communities’ health and the socioeconomic factor indicators describe educational attainment, income level, employment, and housing conditions and burden. For each indicator, scores of 75% or higher represent a high burden on the population. All 13 DAC tracts are highly burdened in at least two indicators and have medium or high burdens in six or more of the eight indicators.
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FIGURE 1: DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES
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TABLE 1: POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY SENSITIVE POPULATION AND SOCIOECONOMIC FACTOR INDICATORS
INDICATOR (%)
CENSUS TRACTS
6026 6029 6030.01 6030.04 6030.05 6030.06 6031.01 6031.02 6032 6033.01 6033.02 6034 6035 6036
SENSITIVE POPULATION INDICATORS
Asthma 88 74 85 85 81 85 85 73 77 80 76 81 91 85
Low Birth
Weight 95 35 73 71 90 32 46 81 66 35 83 88 67 58
Cardiovascular
Disease 78 49 75 75 67 75 75 54 77 66 57 63 85 72
SOCIOECONOMIC FACTOR INDICATORS
Education 47 77 72 53 69 44 47 56 58 35 65 54 66 52
Linguistic
Isolation 16 88 77 90 72 60 61 87 86 88 81 54 79 62
Poverty 55 79 73 58 71 65 59 68 26 53 71 61 35 44
Unemployment 76 74 55 13 58 65 40 57 19 16 84 57 4 43
Housing Burden 70 58 90 61 96 66 76 74 6 78 72 50 18 34 Total Population Characteristics
Score
95 99
92 74
88 68
69 78
59 60
85 75
66 64
CES 3.0 Score 97 95 95 79 93 64 72 95 88 70 94 87 81 69
Color Key High Burden:
75.0 – 100.0%
Medium Burden:
25.0 – 74.9%
Low Burden:
0.0 – 24.9%
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C. KEY FINDINGS & RECOMMENDED NEXT STEPS
The key findings for the seven required Environmental Justice topics are summarized below with recommended next steps. More detail on existing conditions is included in section D of this report.
1. POLLUTION EXPOSURE AND AIR QUALITY
Key Findings:
The various forms and sources of air and water pollution and hazardous waste often disproportionately affect DACs. This is typically due to the existence and relative concentration of pollution-emitting sources close to the communities. There are 12 CES pollution indicators. All census tracts (regardless of their status as a DAC or not) have medium or high burdens in at least seven out of the 12 indicators, including high burdens in particulate matter 2.5 and toxic releases and medium or high burdens in ozone, diesel particulate matter, traffic, and drinking water.
There are 38 hazardous waste sites in Gardena that are generally clustered in the northern portion of the City, predominately occupying locations within one DAC tract. This DAC is home to more than half of the City’s hazardous waste sites, and all 38 sites are within DACs.
Next Steps:
Evaluate sources of pollution with medium and high burdens, especially in DACs. Recognize that more than half of the City’s hazardous waste sites are primarily within one DAC and create policies to address unique issues related to these sites.
2. PUBLIC FACILITIES
Key Findings:
Access and availability of public facilities is an aspect of the built environment that may disproportionately limit the opportunities of DACs. The City has two fire stations, one police station, and five medical centers within its boundaries. The police station and both fire stations are located within DACs. Most of the medical centers are located near the City center and are all within DACs. Several bus lines provide citywide service. Two Metro stations are just outside of the City’s eastern boundary in unincorporated Los Angeles County.
City Hall is in a DAC within the southcentral portion of the City on W. 162nd St. just east of S. Western Ave. There is one library (the Mayme Dear Library) within City boundaries next to City Hall and one more just outside of the western border on Crenshaw Blvd. in unincorporated Los Angeles County. Seven out of the City’s 11 parks and recreation facilities are evenly distributed in DACs throughout the community, though there are six DACs notably void of parks and other community facilities. Daycares are distributed mostly throughout the southern portion of the City although there is one north of Rosecrans Ave.
Next Steps:
Evaluate opportunities to address areas of the City, especially DACs, which have limited access to park or open space facilities. CITY OF GARDENA | 14
3. FOOD ACCESS
Key Findings:
Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization, has released a report entitled Map the Meal Gap for ten consecutive years to offer insights on how food insecurity and food costs vary at the county and congressional district level. Most census tracts in Gardena (11) are within are within the 43rd Congressional District and three census tracts are within the 44th Congressional District. The food insecurity rate in the 43rd District is 11.6%, which is generally consistent with County (11.4%), State (10.8%), and national (11.5%) rates. The food insecurity rate in the 44th District is 12.9%, which is notably higher than the 43rd District, County, and State.
Five supermarkets, 18 specialty food stores, and nine convenience stores lie within City boundaries. There are no supermarkets within City boundaries north of Marine Ave. The specialty food stores, and convenience stores are fairly well distributed throughout the City, however, there are more in the southern half.
The lack of proximate grocery stores has the greatest affect in locations where residences do not own vehicles or have sufficient access to transit. All census tracts have at least some households without access to a vehicle. Five census tracts have a higher rate of “no vehicle access” than the citywide rate of 6.8%. Three DAC tracts (located in the northeastern portion of the City) have double or nearly double the rate of no vehicle access as the City overall.
Next Steps:
Explore ways to expand healthy eating options in the northern portion of the City. Expand walkable/bikeable healthy food options in census tracts, especially DACs, with higher rates of “no vehicle access” or limited vehicle access.
4. SAFE AND SANITARY HOMES
Key Findings:
The condition of the housing stock in a DAC may have negative impacts on the well-being of its residents. Housing conditions are considered “substandard” when conditions are found to be below the minimum standard of living conditions defined in the California Health and Safety Code. In addition to structural deficiencies and standards, the lack of infrastructure and utilities often serves as an indicator for substandard conditions. While most homes have access to basic facilities like bathrooms and kitchens, 0.7% of the occupied housing units in Gardena lack complete plumbing facilities, and 2.5% lack complete kitchen facilities. About 1.4% of the units have no telephone service available.
Overcrowding within a housing unit is a primary cause of unsafe housing conditions. The City has a lower overcrowding rate (9.7%) than the County (11.3%). Seven DAC census tracts experienced overcrowding at a higher rate than at the citywide rate. Two DAC tracts on the east side have the highest overcrowding rates.
The City has a slightly lower rate of renter-occupied housing units (52.1%) than the County (54.2%). The City has a slightly higher percentage of renter-occupied cost burdened households (58.8%) than the County (57.6%). Four DAC census tracts experienced rental cost ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE WHITE PAPER | 15
burden at a higher rate than at the citywide rate. Two DAC tracts, one in the northwest area and the other in the central area, have the highest rental cost burden. It is also notable that more than half of renters within six DAC census tracts spend 35% of more of their income on housing. A higher percentage of renter-occupied units are in the low to extremely low-income levels (72.2% combined) compared to owner-occupied units (44.7% combined), demonstrating a higher housing cost burden for renters.
The City has a higher percentage of owner-occupied cost burdened households (69.8%) than the County (43.5%). No individual census tracts experienced ownership cost burden at a higher rate than at the citywide rate. More than half of homeowners in one DAC census tract in the eastern area spend 35% of more of their income on housing.
Next Steps:
Prioritize the safety and sanitation of housing stock to create proper living conditions for all residents, especially those living in DACs. Explore policies to alleviate substandard and overcrowding conditions in identified DACs. Consider programs to expand homeownership and help reduce the number of cost burdened households.
5. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Key Findings:
Residents of DACs are often more likely to experience negative health outcomes. The built environment in DACs can often be limited by land use planning and lack of investment, leaving less opportunities for formal and informal physical activity. Data about active transportation use during daily commutes is one indicator of physical activity levels. Active transportation modes include walking and biking, while powered transportation modes include driving alone, carpooling, public transit, and taxicab, motorcycle, or other means.
Overall, the City of Gardena uses active transportation modes slightly less (3.1%) than the County (3.5%). Only 2.6% of Gardena commuters reported walking to work and 0.5% reported riding a bike to work. Most Gardena commuters drove to work alone (83.4%). Six DAC tracts have higher rates of commuters who walk and/or bike to work than both the City and County overall. These tracts have a mixture of rates for households with no vehicle access.
As previously mentioned, seven out of the City’s 11 parks and recreation facilities are evenly distributed in DACs throughout the community, though there are six DACs notably void of parks and other community facilities. All census tracts in Gardena are within the ¼-mile or ½- mile buffer areas of multiple parks located either within or adjacent to the City.
Next Steps:
Prioritize increasing opportunities for physical activity within DACs. Explore the reasons why some DAC tracts have higher rates of commuters who walk and/or bike to work and if there are actions that can be implemented in other DACs to increase their rates. Look into opportunities to increase the number of parks within DACs that do not have any. CITY OF GARDENA | 16
6. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Key Findings:
An important aspect of planning for environmental justice is the development of effective policies and programs that enable all residents to participate in local decision making. DACs can often be excluded from decision-making when officials and policies do not focus on involving these communities in a strategic manner. Section D of this report outlines the recommended approach to community engagement in development of the Environmental Justice Element.
It is important to start with a baseline analysis of a community’s existing level of civic engagement to estimate how likely residents are to participate. The primary means of measuring a community’s level of civic engagement is the assessment of voter participation. Both the voter registration rate and voter turnout rate for Gardena were lower than the County for the 2020 presidential election. Certain demographic categories can also help predict a community’s likely level of civic engagement.
Age distribution can help predict the likelihood of a community participating in civic activities and identify constraints associated with engaging different members of the community. Gardena’s residents are somewhat older than the County as a whole. Only two DAC tracts are younger than the County as a whole, while the remaining DAC tracts are older than the County as a whole. The City’s only tract that does not qualify as a DAC is older compared to the County.
Language is a critical signifier of a population’s likely participation in civic activities. Non- native English speakers, and especially those individuals with limited English fluency, are less likely to participate in civic activities. The majority of households in Gardena speak a language other than English. More than half of households in 12 census tracts speak a language other than English, and the most common language spoken is Spanish, followed by various Asian and Pacific Islander languages.
Educational attainment is a strong signifier of a population’s likely participation in civic activities. Higher educational attainment generally correlates with increased civic participation. More of Gardena’s residents and the census tracts’ populations have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least some college or an Associate’s degree than on the countywide level. Only three census tracts have a higher percentage of residents with a Bachelor’s degree or higher than the County, however. Within DACs, residents who did not complete high school or only obtained a high school degree are of greatest concern. There is one DAC in the northwestern portion of the City where the highest percentage of residents have less than a high school education.
Race and ethnicity are important predictors of civic engagement, and numerous studies have shown that whites are more likely to be civically engaged than other groups. Additionally, it is essential to consider the racial make-up of a community when evaluating environmental justice because race is known to correlate with disproportionate environmental burdens. The majority race in the City of Gardena is almost evenly split between Asian and White. The Asian population is higher in the City than the County, while the White population is lower in the City than the County. A smaller percentage of the City is Hispanic or Latino than the County, ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE WHITE PAPER | 17
although one DAC tract in the northwestern portion of the City has a notably higher percentage than both the City and County overall. There is a larger Black or African American population in the City than in the County, and two DACs (one in the northwest area and one in the east) are majority Black or African American. Two DACs are majority some other race.
Next Steps:
Prioritize engaging DACs in the development of environmental justice plans and programs. Focus on methods to effectively engage older residents. Identify ways to engage members of the community who do not speak English. Tailor activities and the venues where they take place to accommodate the cultural preferences of different racial/ethnic groups.
7. ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES
Key Findings:
An integral component of Environmental Justice planning is proactively prioritizing projects and investments that directly benefit DACs. These communities may have specific needs that are distinct from those of the greater community, which may require taking special actions to help improve existing conditions in DACs.
The UC Davis Center for Regional Change and Rabobank, N.A. partnered to develop the Regional Opportunity Index (ROI) intended to help understand social and economic opportunity in California’s communities. The goal of the ROI is to help target resources and policies toward people and places with the greatest need to foster thriving communities. The tool analyzes different indicators within six topics including civic life, health/environment, mobility/transportation, housing, economy, and education. There are two types of indicators: people-based and place-based. The specific indicators are discussed in more detail in Section D of this report.
The tool ranks each census tract in terms of highest opportunity to lowest opportunity levels. Highest opportunity tracts indicate that conditions are good across the indicators, while lowest opportunity tracts indicate that improvements need to be made. Gardena has mostly lower- or average-opportunity census tracts throughout the City, with people-based opportunities generally scoring better than placed-based opportunities. It will be important for the City to consider the lower opportunity ROI topics and indicators within DAC census tracts when reviewing and establishing policies and programs and directing investments.
In terms of people-based assets, there are eight DAC census tracts, mostly located east of S. Western Ave., with lower levels of opportunity. Civic life (comprised of English speakers and voting rates) and housing (comprised of housing cost burden and homeownership) are the two most common recurring topics among lower-opportunity tracts.
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and housing adequacy) and economy (comprised of bank accessibility, job quality, job growth, and job availability) are two most common recurring topics among lower-opportunity tracts.
Next Steps:
Consider the ROI topics and indicators within identified DAC census tracts when reviewing and establishing policies and programs. Prioritize identified DACs for public investments, public services, and/or increased environmental protections.
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D. ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ISSUES
This section includes baseline conditions for the seven topics required to be addressed within the City’s General Plan in accordance with Senate Bill 1000.
1. POLLUTION EXPOSURE AND AIR QUALITY
The various forms and sources of air and water pollution and hazardous waste often disproportionately affect DACs. This is typically due to the existence and relative concentration of pollution-emitting sources within close proximity to the communities. Disproportionate exposure to pollutants is linked to variety of negative health impacts, including but not limited to, asthma, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and other potentially fatal conditions. There are 12 CES pollution indicators, and the percentile of pollution burden for each census tract are listed in Table 2.
Scores of 75% or higher represent a high pollution burden. All census tracts (regardless of their status as a DAC or not) have medium or high burdens in at least seven out of the 12 indicators, including high burdens in particulate matter 2.5 and toxic releases and medium or high burdens in ozone, diesel particulate matter, traffic, and drinking water.
Several census tracts have values of zero (0) for some of the exposure and environmental effects indicators. This typically implies that monitoring or reporting was conducted, but no impacts were present. For many exposure and environmental effects indicators, this means that no facilities or sites were located within 1000 meters of a populated area of the tract. Values of zero are not included in the percentile calculation, which would give the false impression that an impact is present.
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TABLE 2: POPULATION EXPOSURE AND AIR QUALITY
INDICATOR (%)
CENSUS TRACTS
6026 6029 6030.01 6030.04 6030.05 6030.06 6031.01 6031.02 6032 6033.01 6033.02 6034 6035 6036
EXPOSURE INDICATORS
Ozone 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 32 40 40 40 40 40
Particulate
Matter 2.5 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82
Diesel Particulate
Matter
72 76
81 81
72 70
81 81
75 69
69 70
72 69
Pesticides 51 64 59 0 22 0 0 33 10 0 0 0 11 0
Toxic Releases 80 81 84 87 85 88 89 92 95 90 94 86 82 87 Traffic 59 62 48 58 72 71 52 63 57 69 62 65 64 68
Drinking Water 38 31 31 26 26 26 26 49 52 31 30 26 26 30
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS INDICATORS
Cleanup Sites 97 94 54 42 42 2 50 78 91 42 96 42 42 0
Groundwater
Threats 99 95 78 52 75 32 45 75 92 15 82 80 89 43
Hazardous Waste 91 88 70 50 66 19 19 47 82 43 18 70 67 51 Impaired
Waters 72 72 0 0 0 0 0 98 98 72 98 72 72 72
Solid Waste 86 95 93 74 85 24 62 58 83 24 70 59 33 0
Total Population Characteristics
Score
99 99
92 73
85 47
64 97
98 71
92 86
85 64
CES 3.0 Score 97 95 95 79 93 64 72 95 88 70 94 87 81 69
Color Key High Burden:
75.0 – 100.0%
Medium Burden:
25.0 – 74.9%
Low Burden:
0.0 – 24.9%
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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND TOXICS
There are 38 hazardous waste sites in the City of Gardena that are currently under evaluation or amid cleanup, as detailed in Table 3. These sites are generally clustered in the northern portion of the City, predominately occupying locations within DAC tract 6029. This DAC is home to more than half of the City’s hazardous waste sites (20 sites). This portion of the City is predominately industrial, and 18 sites are within industrial land use areas. All 38 sites are within DACs and predominately industrial areas, as illustrated in Figure 2.
TABLE 3: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND TOXICS SITES
NAME PROJECT TYPE/ ACTIVITY ADDRESS CENSUS TRACT
ENVIROSTOR SITES1
Gardena Plating Co., Inc. Tiered Permit 12901 S. Western Avenue 6026 Los Angeles Air Force Base State Response 2400 El Segundo Boulevard
6026
Northrop Corporation Electronics Div.
Corrective Action 13215 S. Western Avenue 6026
Aerodynamic Plating Co., Inc. #3 Tiered Permit 13629 Saint Andrews Place 6029 Angelus Plating Tiered Permit/
Evaluation
1713 W. 134th Street 6029
Azon Corp. Evaluation 13771 S. Gramercy Place 6029
Chromalloy Los Angeles Tiered Permit 2100 W. 139th Street 6029 Electronic Plating Company Evaluation 13021 S. Budlong Avenue 6029 Hawthorne Printing Evaluation 2140 1/2 139th Street 6029 Kb Gardena Building LLC Voluntary Cleanup 13720 S. Western Avenue 6029 Mayan Patel (Connector Service
Corp.)
Tiered Permit 13021 Budlong Avenue 6029
PB Fasteners, Division Of Paul R.
Briles, Inc.
Tiered Permit 1700 W. 132nd Street 6029
Rosecrans Place Voluntary Cleanup 2101 And 2129 W.
Rosecrans Avenue
6029
Sonic Industries (Former) Evaluation 13200 S. Western Avenue 6029 Sonic Plating Co., Inc. - Gardena State Response 1930 W. Rosecrans Avenue
6029
Gardena (141st & Normandie) Voluntary Cleanup 1335 - 1343 W. 141st Street
6030.01
Pearman & Son Ready Concrete Mix Evaluation 14100 S. Normandie Avenue 6030.01
Normandie Estate Voluntary Cleanup 16908 S. Normandie
Avenue
6031.02
Gardena Sumps State Response 1450 W. Artesia Boulevard 6032 Globe Illumination Company
(Former)
Evaluation 1515 W. 178th Street 6032
Sonken-Galamba Corp Evaluation 1439 W. 178th Street 6032 Ace Trailer Park Site/Honeywell Voluntary Cleanup 17024 S. Western Avenue 6033.02 Gardena Marketplace Voluntary Cleanup 1735, 1711, 1741 1701 And 1691 W. Artesia
Boulevard
6033.02
Iri Dover Tiered Permit 1859 W. 169 Street 6033.02
Control Plating Co., Inc. Tiered Permit 17014 Gramercy Place 6034 2403 Marine Avenue State Response 2403 Marine Avenue 6035 CITY OF GARDENA | 24
NAME PROJECT TYPE/
ACTIVITY ADDRESS CENSUS
TRACT
GEOTRACKER CLEANUP PROGRAM SITES2
Aerodynamic Plating Company Site Assessment 13620-13629 S. Saint Andrews Place
6029
BP Chemicals (Hitco) Remediation 1600 W. 135th Street 6029 Cal Gasket Open - Inactive 1601-1613 W. 134th Street 6029 Chevron Pipeline Site Assessment 2001 W. Rosecrans Avenue 6029
Chromalloy Los Angeles Verification Monitoring
- Land Use
Restrictions
2100 139th St W 6029
Estate of Bertrum Cedillos Open - Inactive 13438 Halldale Avenue 6029 Stabond Corporation Open - Inactive 14010 Western Avenue 6029 Bee Chemical Co (Former) Assessment & Interim Remedial
Action
1500 178th St W 6032
Honeywell Inc. Remediation 17300 Western Avenue 6032
LUST CLEANUP SITES2
Savings Oil Co. Site Assessment 1401 Rosecrans W 6029
United Oil #44/Rapid Gas #44 Remediation 18130 Western Avenue S 6032 Southwestern Precision Co. Assessment & Interim Remedial Action
1939 144th Street 6035
1: Source: California Department of Toxic Substances Control, Envirostor Database, 2021. 2: Source: California Water Resources Control Board Geotracker Database, 2021.
Note: DACs are in bold text.
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FIGURE 2: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND TOXIC SITES
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2. PUBLIC F A C I L I T I E S
Access and availability of public facilities is an aspect of the built environment that may disproportionately limit the opportunities of DACs. If DACs have unequal access to public facilities, or if a city does not provide adequate facilities for public use, DACs may be limited in their ability to access necessary key resources. Limited access to resources as a result of inadequate public facilities can lead to reduced lifespan, poorer health outcomes, and diminished mental well-being. The adequate planning of parks and transportation infrastructure can help provide equal access to resources for all communities within a city. The location of public services and community facilities within and adjacent to the City of Gardena and with relationship to DACs are illustrated in Figures 3 and 4, respectively. The distribution of these facilities is summarized below.
PUBLIC SERVICES
The location of transit stations and routes, medical centers, and emergency services and public safety facilities are shown in Figure 3. The City has two fire stations, one police station, and five medical centers within its boundaries. Fire station 159 is within DAC tract 6029. The police station and fire station 158 are located in the southcentral portion of the City within DAC tract 6033.01. Most of the medical centers are located near the City center and are all within DACs. Several bus lines provide citywide service. Two Metro stations are just outside of the City’s eastern boundary in unincorporated Los Angeles County.
COMMUNITY FACILITIES
The location of City and County government buildings, parks, daycare centers, and libraries are shown in Figure 4. City Hall is located in the southcentral portion of the City in DAC tract 6033.01 at 1700 W. 162nd St., just east of Western Ave. Seven out of the City’s 10 parks and recreation facilities are distributed in DACs throughout the community, though there are six DACs notably void of parks and other community facilities, including tracts 6029, 6030.01, 6030.04, 6033.02, 6032, and 6031.01. There is one County library (the Mayme Dear Library) within City boundaries next to City Hall in DAC tract 6033.01 and one more just outside of the western border on Crenshaw Blvd. in unincorporated Los Angeles County. Daycares are fairly evenly distributed mostly throughout the southern portion of the City although there is one north of Rosecrans Ave.
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FIGURE 3: PUBLIC SERVICES
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FIGURE 4: COMMUNITY FACILITIES
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3. FOOD ACCESS
Food access encompasses the following three interrelated topics:
Nutritionally adequate, culturally appropriate, and affordable food; Income sufficient to purchase healthy food; and
Proximity and ability to travel to a food source that offers affordable, nutritionally adequate, and culturally appropriate food.
Ensuring adequate food access is challenging in many communities. Many communities, and especially low-income areas, lack retailers with a sufficient selection of healthy foods. Consequently, many residents lack access to nutritional foods, known as “food insecurity”, resulting in public health challenges and poor health outcomes. Affected populations cope with food insecurity by consuming nutrient-poor, but calorie-rich foods. This may result in malnutrition, obesity, cognitive, behavioral, and mental health problems in children, and physical and mental health problems and birth complications among pregnant women. Children and communities of color are often disproportionally affected by food insecurity.
FOOD INSECURITY AND COST
No data about existing conditions on food insecurity and costs currently exists at the city level. As the best possible alternative, Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization, has released a report entitled Map the Meal Gap for the past ten consecutive years to offer insights on how food insecurity and food costs vary at the county and congressional district level. The latest Map the Meal Gap report, which uses the most recent data from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Census Bureau, was released in 2020 and is based on data from 2018.
In response to COVID-19, Feeding America also released a companion study entitled The Impact of the Coronavirus on Local Food Insecurity, and an interactive map that used the Map the Meal Gap model to predict changes to food insecurity rates for the overall population and children in response to projected changes to poverty and unemployment in the wake of the pandemic. To better assess the current and future state of local food insecurity and develop effective strategies to reach people at risk of hunger, it is critical to understand historical variations prior to the pandemic.
Most census tracts in Gardena (11) are within are within the 43rd Congressional District. Census tract 6032 is within the 44th Congressional District, as well as a portion of tracts 6033.02 and 6031.02. Below is a summary of key findings from the 43rd and 44th Congressional Districts, as well as for Los Angeles County, the State of California, and the entire country for comparison. 43rd Congressional District food insecurity rate: 11.6% 44th Congressional District food insecurity rate: 12.9% Los Angeles County food insecurity rate: 11.4%
State of California food insecurity rate: 10.8%
National food insecurity rate: 11.5%
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The Map the Meal Gap report shows that after nearly ten years, food insecurity levels for most communities across the country had reached their lowest levels in 2018. However, due to the impacts associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, Feeding America projects that progress made to food insecurity in the U.S. this past decade will likely be wiped out and food insecurity rates will climb higher than the peak of the Great Recession of 50 million people, potentially going from more than 37 million people facing hunger in 2018 up to more than 54 million in 2020.
Data on the total number of food insecure people, the food insecurity rate, and the estimated nutrition program eligibility among food insecure people is displayed in Table 4. Additionally, information about the average meal cost and annual food budget shortfall is shown for the County, State, and nation.
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TABLE 4: FOOD INSECURITY
LOCATION
FOOD INSECURE PEOPLE1
FOOD INSECURITY RATE2
ESTIMATED PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
AMONG FOOD INSECURE PEOPLE
AVERAGE MEAL COST3
ANNUAL FOOD BUDGET SHORTFALL4
ABOVE OTHER NUTRITION PROGRAM
THRESHOLD OF 185%
POVERTY
BETWEEN 130%-
185% POVERTY
BELOW SNAP THRESHOLD 130%
POVERTY
United States 37,227,000 11.5% 32% 19% 49% $3.09 $19.5B California 4,291,830 10.8% 24% 0% 76% $3.28 $2.4B
Los Angeles County
1,146,290
11.4%
13%
0%
87%
$3.46
$672M
43rd Congressional District
87,200
11.6%
15%
0%
85% Data not available
Data not available
44th Congressional District
93,230
12.9%
0%
0%
100% Data not available
Data not available
Source: Feeding America – Map the Meal Gap report, 2020.
1 Nutrition program eligibility is defined as the percentage of the estimated food-insecure population by income category, according to the eligibility thresholds of the major federal nutrition assistance programs, including SNAP (at or below 130% of the federal poverty line or the state-specific threshold, when it is a higher multiple) and other programs such as WIC (185% of poverty or the state-specific threshold). 2 Nutrition program eligibility is defined as the percentage of the estimated food-insecure population by income category, according to the eligibility thresholds of the major federal nutrition assistance programs, including SNAP (at or below 130% of the federal poverty line or the state-specific threshold, when it is a higher multiple) and other programs such as WIC (185% of poverty or the state-specific threshold). 3 The average weekly dollar amount food-secure individuals report spending on food, as estimated in the Current Population Survey, divided by 21 (assuming three meals a day, seven days a week). This amount has been adjusted to reflect local food prices and relevant taxes. 4 The total annualized additional dollar amount that food-insecure individuals report needing, on average, to purchase just enough food to meet their food needs. This amount is based on responses in the Current Population Survey and the USDA assumption that individuals in households that are food insecure experience food insecurity, on average, seven months out of the year. This amount has been adjusted to reflect local food prices and relevant taxes.
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ACCESS TO FOOD RETAILERS
The location of supermarkets, food stores and convenience stores as well as census tracts that qualify as food deserts within the City are illustrated in Figure 5. Major supermarkets are defined as larger food retailers that serve the community, small family-owned markets or specialty food stores as the range of smaller food retailers that serve individual neighborhoods or cater to specific groups, and convenience stores as small neighborhood stores that sell some food and produce. Food deserts are defined as census tracts in which at least 500 people or 33% of the population live farther then ½ mile from the nearest supermarket.
Five supermarkets, 18 specialty food stores, and nine convenience stores lie within City boundaries. There are no supermarkets within City boundaries north of Marine Ave. The specialty food stores, and convenience stores are fairly well distributed throughout the City, however, there are more in the southern half.
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FIGURE 5: FOOD ACCESS
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The lack of proximate grocery stores has the greatest affect in locations where residences do not own vehicles or have sufficient access to transit. As shown in Table 5, all census tracts have at least some households without access to a vehicle. Five census tracts (outlined in bold) have a higher rate of “no vehicle access” than the citywide rate of 6.8%. DAC tracts 6029, 6030.01, and 6030.04 have double or nearly double the rate of no vehicle access as the City overall.
TABLE 5: CAR OWNERSHIP
LOCATION # OF HOUSEHOLDS # OF HOUSEHOLDS WITHOUT VEHICLES % OF HOUSEHOLDS WITHOUT VEHICLES
United States 120,756,048 10,395,713 8.6%
California 13,044,266 927,957 7.1%
Los Angeles County 3,316,795 292,463 8.8%
City of Gardena 20,612 1,395 6.8%
6026 2,881 237 8.2%
6029 1,316 155 11.8%
6030.01 2,421 293 12.1%
6030.04 634 74 11.7%
6030.05 1,872 119 6.4%
6030.06 810 73 9.0%
6031.01 1,481 90 6.1%
6031.02 1,318 68 5.2%
6032 1,163 54 4.6%
6033.01 1,418 64 4.5%
6033.02 1,630 93 5.7%
6034 1,421 27 1.9%
6035 883 18 2.0%
6036 1,364 30 2.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Table ID: DP04 Note: DACs are in bold text.
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4. SAFE AND SANITARY HOMES
The condition of the housing stock in a DAC may have negative impacts on the well-being of its residents. These health impacts stem from issues such as poor indoor air quality, toxic building materials, exposure to climate variation such as excess heat or cold, improper ventilation, and structural insecurity. Unsafe housing conditions can be a result of the age of the dwelling structure, which increases the likelihood of incorporation of dangerous materials like lead and asbestos that have significant negative health impacts. DACs often have a larger number of older units within their housing stock and therefore residents of these communities are more likely to be exposed to the harmful health impacts that are associated with older housing. Other factors that can contribute to unsafe housing conditions include improper regulation and overcrowding. Prioritizing the safety and sanitation of housing stock within a community helps create proper living conditions for all residents, including those living in DACs.
This section summarizes the existing housing conditions and cost of housing throughout the City. While the conditions apply on a citywide level, they can reasonably be extrapolated to understand housing conditions in the DACs, given that nearly the entire City is considered a disadvantaged community.
HOUSING STOCK CONDITIONS
Housing conditions are considered “substandard” when conditions are found to be below the minimum standard of living conditions defined in the California Health and Safety Code. Households living in substandard conditions are more likely to be in need of housing assistance, even if they are not seeking alternative housing arrangements, due to the threat to health and safety.
In addition to structural deficiencies and standards, the lack of infrastructure and utilities often serves as an indicator for substandard conditions. According to the 2019 American Community Survey5, 144 (0.7%) of the 20,612 occupied housing units in Gardena lack complete plumbing facilities, and 515 (2.5%) lack complete kitchen facilities. About 288 (1.4%) of the units have no telephone service available.
OVERCROWDING
Overcrowding within a housing unit is a primary cause of unsafe housing conditions. The World Health Organization notes that overcrowding is a potential health risk as it contributes to the transmission of disease by creating unsanitary conditions.6 A housing unit is considered overcrowded if there is more than one person per room (which can be any room, not just limited to bedrooms) and severely overcrowded if there
5 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Table ID: DP04 6 World Health Organization (WHO). Accessed on March 8, 2021. Water Sanitation and Hygiene. What are the health risks related to overcrowding?”. Available at: http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/emergencies/qa/emergencies_qa9/en/ ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE WHITE PAPER | 41
are more than 1.5 persons per room. Overcrowding conditions in the City based upon data obtained from the U.S. Census 2019 American Community Survey are depicted in Table 6.
The City has a lower overcrowding rate (9.7%) than the County (11.3%). Seven DAC census tracts (outlined in bold) experienced overcrowding at a higher rate than at the citywide rate.
DAC tract 6030.04 (on the east side) has the highest rate of overcrowding in the City at 18.3%, followed closely by DAC tract 6030.01 (also on the east side) at 16.7%.
TABLE 6: OVERCROWDING BY TENURE
LOCATION
PERSONS PER ROOM
1.00 OR LESS 1.01 TO 1.50 1.51 OR MORE TOTAL UNITS
OVERCROWDING
CONDITION
# % # % # % # %
Los Angeles County
2,940,883
88.7%
218,863
6.6%
157,049
4.7%
3,316,795
375,912
11.3%
City of Gardena 18,613 90.3% 1,175 5.7% 824 4.0% 20,612 1,999 9.7% 6026 2,750 95.5% 82 2.8% 49 1.7% 2,881 131 4.5%
6029 1,164 88.4% 138 10.5% 14 1.1% 1,316 152 11.6%
6030.01 2,015 83.2% 146 6.0% 260 10.7% 2,421 406 16.7%
6030.04 518 81.7% 38 6.0% 78 12.3% 634 116 18.3%
6030.05 1,606 85.8% 139 7.4% 127 6.8% 1,872 266 14.2%
6030.06 718 88.6% 69 8.5% 23 2.8% 810 92 11.3%
6031.01 1,428 96.4% 44 3.0% 9 0.6% 1,481 53 3.6%
6031.02 1,185 89.9% 101 7.7% 32 2.4% 1,318 133 10.1%
6032 1,095 94.2% 29 2.5% 39 3.4% 1,163 68 5.9%
6033.01 1,293 91.2% 73 5.1% 52 3.7% 1,418 125 8.8%
6033.02 1,504 92.3% 85 5.2% 41 2.5% 1,630 126 7.7%
6034 1,274 89.7% 83 5.8% 64 4.5% 1,421 147 10.3%
6035 799 90.5% 64 7.2% 20 2.3% 883 84 9.5%
6036 1,258 92.2% 84 6.2% 22 1.6% 1,364 106 7.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Table ID: DP04 Note: DACs are in bold text. Outlines indicate overcrowding at a higher rate than at the citywide rate.
HOUSING AFFORDABILITY
As what is typically the most expensive component of a household’s budget, housing cost (rent or mortgage, utilities, homeowner or renter insurance, and property taxes for homeowners only) is a preeminent factor in determining if the household is “cost burdened” or negatively impacted by its expenses. This consideration takes on even greater importance in Southern California where housing costs far exceed the national average.
As shown in Table 7, the City has a slightly lower rate of renter-occupied housing units (52.1%) than the County (54.2%). Renters tend to have lower income and spend a higher percentage of their income on housing than homeowners. Renters do not have control over rent increases, which have markedly accelerated over the past decade. The upfront costs of purchasing a CITY OF GARDENA | 42
home, including down payments and closing costs, are commonly cited by renters as a primary obstacle to homeownership. Additionally, home prices have rebounded strongly since the depths of the Great Recession, thereby increasing the wealth of homeowners while making it more difficult for renters to make the transition into ownership.
TABLE 7: OWNER OCCUPIED VS. RENTER OCCUPIED HOUSEHOLDS
LOCATION
TOTAL OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS
# OF OWNER- OCCUPIED HOUSEHOLDS
% OF OWNER- OCCUPIED HOUSEHOLDS
# OF RENTER- OCCUPIED HOUSEHOLDS
% OF RENTER- OCCUPIED
HOUSEHOLDS
Los Angeles
County 3,316,795 1,519,516 45.8% 1,797,279 54.2%
City of Gardena 20,612 9,877 47.9% 10,735 52.1%
6026 2,881 1,789 62.1% 1,092 37.9%
6029 1,316 690 52.4% 626 47.6%
6030.01 2,421 791 32.7% 1,630 67.3%
6030.04 634 163 25.7% 471 74.3%
6030.05 1,872 542 29.0% 1,330 71.0%
6030.06 810 312 38.5% 498 61.5%
6031.01 1,481 582 39.3% 899 60.7%
6031.02 1,318 416 31.6% 902 68.4%
6032 1,163 836 71.9% 327 28.1%
6033.01 1,418 407 28.7% 1,011 71.3%
6033.02 1,630 836 51.3% 794 48.7%
6034 1,421 823 57.9% 598 42.1%
6035 883 743 84.1% 140 15.9%
6036 1,364 947 69.4% 471 34.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Table ID: DP04 Traditionally, housing affordability has been assessed by the “maximum rent standard.” According to this standard, households that spend more than 30% of income on housing costs may be “cost burdened”. Gross rent as a percentage of household income is shown in Table 8 and monthly owner costs as a percentage of household income are shown in Table 9. Taken together, these tables demonstrate the total percentage of cost burdened households in the City of Gardena.
The City has a slightly higher percentage of renter-occupied cost burdened households (58.8%) than the County (57.6%). As shown in Table 8, four DAC census tracts (outlined in bold) experienced rental cost burden at a higher rate than at the citywide rate. DAC tract 6026 (in the northwest area) has the highest rental cost burden in the City at 72%, followed closely by DAC tract 6030.05 (in the central area) at 71%. It is also notable that more than half of renters within six DAC census tracts spend 35% of more of their income on housing (also outlined in bold).
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TABLE 8: GROSS RENT AS PERCENTAGE OF HOUSEHOLD INCOME
LOCATION
30.0 TO 34.9 % 35.0 % OR MORE TOTAL OCCUPIED UNITS PAYING RENT
COST BURDENED
#
%
#
%
#
%
Los Angeles
County 163,104 9.5% 822,780 48.1% 1,711,020 985,884 57.6% City of Gardena 929 9.2% 5,031 49.6% 10,136 5,960 58.8% 6026 142 14.0% 586 58.0% 1,011 728 72.0%
6029 56 8.9% 361 57.7% 626 417 66.6%
6030.01 134 8.9% 665 44.2% 1,506 799 53.1%
6030.04 25 5.4% 201 43.2% 465 226 48.6%
6030.05 114 9.1% 779 61.9% 1,258 893 71.0%
6030.06 38 7.9% 193 40.2% 480 231 48.1%
6031.01 25 2.9% 463 53.6% 864 488 56.5%
6031.02 104 11.7% 302 34.1% 886 406 45.8%
6032 28 8.8% 135 42.3% 319 163 51.1%
6033.01 31 3.4% 504 55.1% 915 535 58.5%
6033.02 93 12.8% 389 53.5% 727 482 66.3%
6034 129 22.7% 227 40.0% 568 356 62.7%
6035 10 8.3% 59 49.2% 120 69 57.5%
6036 0 0.0% 167 42.7% 391 167 42.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Table ID: DP04 Note: DACs are in bold text. Outlines indicate higher rates than the citywide rate.
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The City has a higher percentage of owner-occupied cost burdened households (69.8%) than the County (43.5%). As shown in Table 9, no individual census tract experienced ownership cost burden at a higher rate than at the citywide rate. More than half of homeowners in DAC census tract 6030.01 (in the eastern area) spend 35% of more of their income on housing (outlined in bold).
TABLE 9: MONTHLY OWNER COSTS AS PERCENTAGE OF HOUSEHOLD INCOME
LOCATION
30.0 TO 34.9 % 35.0 % OR MORE TOTAL HOUSING UNITS WITH
MORTGAGE
COST BURDENED
#
%
#
%
#
%
Los Angeles
County 98,346 9.1% 371,735 34.4% 1,081,179 470,081 43.5% City of Gardena 2,159 34.9% 2,159 34.9% 6,182 4,318 69.8% 6026 118 10.0% 439 37.2% 1,179 557 47.2%
6029 66 16.6% 91 22.9% 397 157 39.5%
6030.01 10 2.2% 251 55.5% 452 261 57.7%
6030.04 0 0.0% 21 30.9% 68 21 30.9%
6030.05 42 9.9% 187 43.9% 426 229 53.8%
6030.06 0 0.0% 36 22.8% 158 36 22.8%
6031.01 32 7.6% 118 28.0% 422 150 35.5%
6031.02 16 6.4% 54 21.7% 249 70 28.1%
6032 17 3.8% 149 33.0% 452 166 36.7%
6033.01 12 6.0% 68 34.0% 200 80 40.0%
6033.02 16 4.2% 149 38.9% 383 165 43.1%
6034 45 8.3% 168 30.9% 543 213 39.2%
6035 41 7.7% 172 32.2% 534 213 39.9%
6036 106 14.7% 256 35.6% 719 362 50.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Table ID: DP04 Note: DACs are in bold text. Outline indicates where more than half of homeowners spend 35% of more of their income on housing.
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Another way to look at the cost burden for the City’s extremely low to low- -income residents is to analyze data taken from the most recent U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS), which is an aggregation of ACS data. The income levels of owner-occupied units to renter-occupied units are compared in Table 10. A higher percentage of renter-occupied units are in the low to extremely low-income levels (72.2% combined, outlined in bold) compared to owner- occupied units (44.7% combined, outlined in bold), demonstrating a higher housing cost burden for renters.
TABLE 10: HOUSING AFFORDABILITY
INCOME LEVEL OWNER-OCCUPIED RENTER-OCCUPIED TOTAL OCCUPIED
HOUSING UNITS
UNITS % UNITS % UNITS %
Extremely Low (30% or less AMI) 1,530 14.9% 2,730 26.3% 4,260 20.6% Very Low (30-50% AMI) 1,310 12.8% 2,485 23.9% 3,795 18.4% Low (50-80% AMI) 1,740 17.0% 2,285 22.0% 4,025 19.5%
Moderate (80-100% AMI) 1,160 11.3% 1,105 10.6% 2,265 11.0% High (100% or more AMI) 4,530 44.1% 1,775 17.1% 6,305 30.5% Total 10,265 100% 10,385 100% 20,650 100%
Source: HUD CHAS data, 2013-2017
Note: Outlines indicate low to extremely low-income levels.
5. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Residents of DACs are often more likely to experience negative health outcomes. Increased physical activity levels are associated with a decreased risk for numerous health conditions and chronic illnesses. The built environment in DACs can often be limited by land use planning and lack of investment, leaving less opportunities for formal and informal physical activity. Increasing the opportunity for physical activity within a community can work to positively impact the physical health of residents living in DACs.
This section summarizes the use of active transportation modes and the state and distribution of pedestrian and bicycle facilities and facilities conducive to physical activity in the City’s DACs.
ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION USE
Data from the 2019 American Community Survey (ACS) about commuting transportation modes for each of Gardena’s census tracts compared to the City and County overall is provided in Table 11. Active transportation modes include walking and biking, while powered transportation modes include driving alone, carpooling, public transit, and taxicab, motorcycle, or other means. Data about active transportation use during daily commutes is one indicator of physical activity levels. Increasing opportunities for active transportation within a city can yield several positive health benefits, including mortality risk reduction, disease prevention, cardiorespiratory fitness, and metabolic health, and can also help improve the overall health outcomes of DACs.
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TABLE 11: COMMUTING TRANSPORTATION MODES
Los Angeles
County
City of Gardena
6026
6029
6030.01
6030.04
6030.05
6030.06
6031.01
6031.02
6032
6033.01
6033.02
6034
6035
6036
Active Transportation Modes
Walked 2.7% 2.6% 1.8% 1.3% 4.7% 16.7% 0.5% 3.7% 4.2% 3.6% 2.2% 1.4% 2.6% 0.0% 0.0% 2.4% Bicycled 0.8% 0.5% 0.0% 0.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.0% 1.1% 0.0% 2.5% 0.5% 0.0% 0.3% 0.6% 0.0% Total 3.5% 3.1% 1.8% 2.2% 4.7% 16.7% 0.5% 5.7% 5.3% 3.6% 4.7% 1.9% 2.6% 0.3% 0.6% 2.4% Powered Transportation Modes
Drove Alone 74.0% 77.1% 83.4% 77.4% 61.9% 58.4% 77.0% 80.6% 76.6% 85.5% 85.7% 76.7% 78.1% 78.3% 79.4% 81.6% Carpooled 9.5% 11.0% 7.1% 8.7% 20.9% 20.7% 12.4% 3.2% 7.4% 4.3% 3.8% 13.4% 13.1% 11.9% 11.5% 11.1% Public Transit 5.8% 3.5% 2.6% 6.9% 5.7% 2.2% 5.1% 6.0% 0.6% 2.7% 2.8% 0.7% 3.6% 5.7% 1.4% 1.1% Taxicab, Motorcycle, or Other
Means
1.6%
1.8%
1.8%
1.4%
4.0%
0.6%
4.3%
2.3%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2.7%
0.6%
1.3%
2.9%
0.4%
Total 90.9% 93.4% 94.9% 94.4% 92.5% 81.9% 98.8% 92.1% 84.6% 92.5% 92.3% 93.5% 95.4% 97.2% 95.2% 94.2% Source: United States Census Bureau, 2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Table ID: S0801 Note: Statistics on residents who work from home are not included. DAC census tracts are outlined in bold.
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Overall, the City of Gardena uses active transportation modes slightly less (3.1%) than the County (3.5%). Only 2.6% of Gardena commuters reported walking to work and 0.5% reported riding a bike to work. Most Gardena commuters drove to work alone (83.4%).
Six DAC tracts have higher rates of commuters who walk and/or bike to work than both the City and County overall. DAC tract 6030.04, located in the central eastern area of the City, has a notably higher percentage of commuters who walk to work (16.7%). This census tract also has a high rate of households without access to a vehicle. DAC tract 6030.06, located in the central area, has the second highest percentage at 5.6%, and also has a high rate of households without access to a vehicle. DAC tract 6030.01, located in the central eastern area, has the highest rate of households without access to a vehicle, and is tied with DAC tract 6032, located in the southernmost area, for the third highest percentage of commuters who walk and/or bike to work at 4.7%. Interestingly, tract 6032 has a lower percentage of households without access to a vehicle than the City.
FACILITIES CONDUCIVE TO PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
The City is home to 11 parks and recreation facilities. A list of the parks and their amenities, including facilities for physical activity, and whether the parks are in a DAC is included in Table
12. As previously mentioned, seven out of the City’s 10 parks and recreation facilities are evenly distributed in DACs throughout the community, though there are six DACs notably void of parks and other community facilities, including tracts 6029, 6030.01, 6030.04, 6033.02, 6032, and 6031.01. All census tracts in Gardena are within the ¼-mile or ½-mile buffer areas of multiple parks located either within or adjacent to the City as shown in Figure 6.
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TABLE 12: CITY OF GARDENA PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES
PARK ADDRESS AMENITIES CENSUS
TRACT
Arthur Lee Johnson Memorial Park
1200 West 170th Street
Picnic shelter, basketball court, tennis court, skate park, playground, multi-use turf, restrooms
6031.02
Vincent Bell Memorial Park
14708 South Halldale Ave.
Picnic shelter, softball/baseball diamond, playground, soccer court, multi-use turf, restrooms
6030.05
Freeman Park 2100 West 154th Place
Picnic shelter, softball/baseball diamond, basketball court, tennis court, playground, multi-use turf, restrooms
6034
Gardena Willows
Wetland Preserve
1202 W. 170th St. Walking trail, overlook deck, ZigZag bridge, restrooms 6031.02
Mas Fukai Park 15800 South Brighton Ave.
Picnic shelter, softball/baseball diamonds, basketball courts, playground, multi-use turf, community center, restrooms
6033.01
Nakaoka Community Center
1670 West 162nd Street
Auditorium, restrooms
6033.01
Rowley Park & Gymnasium
13220 S. Van Ness Ave.
Picnic shelter, softball/baseball diamond, basketball courts, tennis courts, playground, multi-use turf, walking loops, skate park, multi-sport gymnasium, restrooms
6026
Rush Gymnasium 1651 West 162nd
Street
Multi-sport gymnasium 6033.01
Thornburg Park 2320 West 149th Street
Picnic shelter, softball/baseball diamond, playground, basketball courts, handball court, multi-use turf, community center, restrooms
6035
Harvard Parkette 160th St./Harvard Blvd.
Playground and multi-use turf 6033.01
Source: https://www.cityofgardena.org/gardena-facilities-2/ Note: DACs are in bold text.
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FIGURE 6: PARK BUFFERS
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6. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
An important aspect of planning for environmental justice is the development of effective policies and programs that enable all residents to participate in local decision making. DACs can often be excluded from decision-making when officials and policies do not focus on involving these communities in a strategic manner. SB 1000 emphasizes that community engagement must be promoted in a local jurisdiction through the development of objectives and policies that seek to specifically involve residents of DACs. By engaging DACs in decision-making processes, policymakers can effectively meet the needs of these community members. DACs often have culturally specific needs, distinct from those of the general population, that must be made a priority within local policy to achieve community success. The US EPA Environmental Justice Policy requires the “… meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.” The establishment of appropriate opportunities for those who are low-income, minorities, and linguistically isolated to engage in local decision making will help identify and resolve environmental justice issues. In addition, community programs that address the needs of DACs are critical to achieving environmental justice for these communities within a city.
The following section outlines the recommended approach to community engagement in development of the Environmental Justice Element.
RECOMMENDED COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT APPROACH
STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH
Identify and reach out to key stakeholders such as community groups and leaders who are focused on environmental justice issues within DACs to see how they would like to participate.
INFORMATION SHARING
Share project information on the City’s existing website. Post project milestones on existing social media platforms, including the City’s Nextdoor, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter pages.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR INPUT
Environmental Justice Focus Group
o Forming a focus group specifically related to environmental justice will allow the project team and the City to engage in more specific discussions than could occur at public workshops and open houses. The group will discuss key environmental justice and community health and wellness issues facing Gardena. Members can include key stakeholders identified above as well as regional agencies and nonprofit representatives, representative from the City, school district, and other local and regional stakeholders. Group meetings can take place in-person or digitally. Community Workshop
o Host a workshop to gather community feedback on environmental justice priorities. This workshop may be virtual. o Summarize the results in a brief report and policy documents as appropriate.
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Online Survey
o Host an online survey in multiple languages to gather community feedback on environmental justice priorities. In-Person Community Open House
o After stakeholder input from the Environmental Justice Focus Group, workshop, and online survey have been incorporated into a Draft Environmental Justice Element, make it available online for public review. o As pandemic conditions allow, supplement the virtual community workshop with an in-person open house where attendees can learn about the Draft Environmental Justice Element. o The public can provide comments on the draft document which will be summarized and shared with the Planning Commission and City Council.
The following sections summarize the levels of civic engagement as measured by voter registration and turnout, and demographics that may influence community and civic engagement in Gardena’s DACs. This information may help inform the community engagement process described above.
LEVELS OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
It is important to start with a baseline analysis of a community’s existing level of civic engagement to estimate how likely residents are to participate. The primary means of measuring a community’s level of civic engagement is the assessment of voter participation. This includes the percentage of voting age residents registered to vote and the percentage of registered voters who cast ballots. A summary of both metrics for Gardena and Los Angeles County is included below. Both the voter registration rate and voter turnout rate for Gardena are lower than the County.
VOTER REGISTRATION AND TURNOUT FOR 2020 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION Los Angeles County7
Eligible to vote: 6.1 million
Registered: 5.8 million
Voter registration rate: 95.1%
Votes cast in 2020 presidential election: 4.3 million Voter turnout rate: 74.1%
City of Gardena
Eligible to vote8: 38,525
Registered9: 36,501
Voter registration rate: 94.7%
Votes cast in 2020 presidential election10: 26,099
Voter turnout rate11: 71.5%
7 Source: http://www.laalmanac.com/election/el02.php 8 Source: United States Census Bureau, 2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Table ID: DP05 9,10,11Source: https://lavote.net/docs/rrcc/svc/4193_Community.pdf?v=5 ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE WHITE PAPER | 55
DEMOGRAPHICS THAT MAY INFLUENCE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
Certain demographic categories can help predict a community’s likely level of civic engagement. This section assesses four demographic categories: resident age, language spoken at home, educational attainment, and race/ethnicity. The assessments are based upon tables that compare the demographic categories at the County, City, and DAC tract levels.
RESIDENT AGE
Age distribution can help predict the likelihood of a community participating in civic activities and identify constraints associated with engaging different members of the community. A disproportionately high percentage of residents under the age of 18 suggests the significant presence of families. Parents of minors are generally busy raising their children, making them less likely to participate in civic activities. Encouraging the use of virtual outreach tools, such as social media and online surveying, and outreach approaches at other community events, such as farmers markets, fairs, and sporting events, can help increase participation among this group. Conversely, a disproportionately high percentage of seniors, a group that generally has fewer commitments and less time constraints, suggests that the community may participate in conventional civic activities at a higher rate. Because seniors are less familiar with technology than their younger counterparts, the group is less likely to utilize virtual outreach tools. However, patterns of civic participation are changing significantly as a result the COVID-19 pandemic. Populations previously reluctant to use online methods of communication are now more aware and comfortable with these tools, presenting new opportunities to engage all members of the community.
As reflected by Table 13, Gardena’s residents are somewhat older than the County as a whole. Only DAC tracts 6029 and 6030.05 are younger than the County as a whole, while the remaining DAC tracts are older than the County as a whole. The City’s only tract that does not qualify as a DAC is older compared to the County.
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TABLE 13: RESIDENT AGE
LOCATION TOTAL POPULATION
AGE
UNDER 18 YEARS 18 TO 64 YEAR 65 YEARS AND OVER
NUMBER % NUMBER % NUMBER %
Los Angeles County 10,081,570 2,217,945 22.0% 1,435,011 64.70% 1,340,849 13.3% City of Gardena 59,709 11,643 19.5% 7,417 63.70% 10,031 16.8%
CENSUS TRACTS
6026 8,118 1,469 18.1% 882 60.00% 1,778 21.9%
6029 4,443 1,106 24.9% 732 66.20% 395 8.9%
6030.01 7,498 1,507 20.1% 965 64.00% 1,192 15.9%
6030.04 1,549 222 14.3% 139 62.90% 353 22.8%
6030.05 5,928 1,589 26.8% 1,041 65.50% 456 7.7%
6030.06 1,898 338 17.8% 230 68.10% 268 14.1%
6031.01 4,139 799 19.3% 527 66.00% 608 14.7%
6031.02 3,664 692 18.9% 421 60.80% 744 20.3%
6032 3,394 506 14.9% 312 61.60% 798 23.5%
6033.01 3,617 633 17.5% 401 63.40% 691 19.1%
6033.02 4,048 591 14.6% 378 63.90% 870 21.5%
6034 4,113 835 20.3% 520 62.30% 716 17.4%
6035 3,042 602 19.8% 387 64.30% 484 15.9%
6036 4,258 766 18.0% 503 65.60% 698 16.4%
Source: United States Census Bureau, 2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Table ID: S0101 Note: DACs are in bold text.
LANGUAGE ACCESS
Language is a critical signifier of a population’s likely participation in civic activities. Non- native English speakers, and especially those individuals with limited English fluency, are less likely to participate in civic activities. Translation services are critical to reaching and actively communicating with these individuals. In addition, the metric of households who speak languages other than English can help identify the cultural diversity of a community. Civic activities, and the venues where they take place, can be tailored to accommodate the cultural preferences of individual racial, ethnic, and religious groups.
As identified by Table 14, the majority of households in Gardena (54%) speak a language other than English. More than half of households in 12 census tracts speak a language other than English (outlined in bold), and the most common language spoken is Spanish, followed by various Asian and Pacific Islander languages. Nearly 25% of Gardena’s population is Asian, with the following breakdown of total population: Asian Indian: 0.5%, Chinese: 1.7%, Filipino: 4.3%, Japanese: 7.7%, Korean: 5.6%, Vietnamese: 3.3%, and Other Asian: 1.8%.12 Based on these percentages we can infer that Japanese is the most common Asian language spoken, followed by Korean, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.
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TABLE 14: LANGUAGES SPOKEN AT HOME
LOCATION
POPULATION 5 YEARS AND OVER
ENGLISH ONLY HOUSEHOLD
OTHER LANGUAGE SPOKEN AT HOME
LANGUAGES SPOKEN OTHER THAN ENGLISH
SPANISH OTHER INDO- EUROPEAN
ASIAN AND
PACIFIC
ISLANDER
OTHER
NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER
% % % % % %
Los Angeles County
9,470,085
4,111,587 5,358,498 3,716,660 503,528 1,032,901 105,409
43.4% 56.6% 39.2% 5.3% 10.9% 1.1%
City of Gardena 56,381 25,912 30,468 18,792 937 9,809 931
46.0% 54.0% 33.3% 1.7% 17.4% 1.7%
6026 7,660 5,569 2,091 1,239 224 379 249
72.7% 27.3% 16.2% 2.9% 4.9% 3.3%
6029 4,157 965 3,192 2,966 2 215 9
23.2% 76.8% 71.3% 0.0% 5.2% 0.2%
6030.01 7,084 3,082 4,002 2,611 29 1,107 255
43.5% 56.5% 36.9% 0.4% 15.6% 3.6%
6030.04 1,464 595 869 321 32 494 22
40.6% 59.4% 21.9% 2.2% 33.7% 1.5%
6030.05 5,550 2,794 2,756 2,076 113 450 117
50.3% 49.7% 37.4% 2.0% 8.1% 2.1%
6030.06 1,809 875 934 465 0 469 0
48.4% 51.6% 25.7% 0.0% 25.9% 0.0%
6031.01 3,926 1,852 2,074 1,213 46 803 12
47.2% 52.8% 30.9% 1.2% 20.5% 0.3%
6031.02 3,442 1,323 2,119 1,349 13 721 36
38.4% 61.6% 39.2% 0.4% 20.9% 1.0%
6032 3,255 1,402 1,853 1,018 123 712 0
43.1% 56.9% 31.3% 3.8% 21.9% 0.0%
6033.01 3,415 1,246 2,169 883 36 1,242 8
36.5% 63.5% 25.9% 1.1% 36.4% 0.2%
6033.02 3,840 1,385 2,455 1,249 0 1,188 18
36.1% 63.9% 32.5% 0.0% 30.9% 0.5%
6034 3,846 1,757 2,089 1,320 58 623 88
45.7% 54.3% 34.3% 1.5% 16.2% 2.3%
6035 2,864 1,127 1,737 1,024 47 558 108
39.4% 60.6% 35.8% 1.6% 19.5% 3.8%
6036 4,069 1,940 2,129 1,058 214 848 9
47.7% 52.3% 26.0% 5.3% 20.8% 0.2%
Source: United States Census Bureau, 2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Table ID: S1601 Note: DACs are in bold text.
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EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
Educational attainment is a strong signifier of a population’s likely participation in civic activities. Higher educational attainment generally correlates with increased civic participation. This is reflective of individuals with less educational attainment experiencing underemployment circumstances, such as working for less than a living wage and/or on a part-time basis. This may require individuals to seek out additional employment, reducing the time that they can commit to civic activities. In addition, individuals with lower educational attainment generally make less money. Those individuals who cannot afford to own or otherwise have limited access to an automobile, may be unable to attend civic events. This may also be reflective of individuals with less educational attainment lacking the sufficient literacy level and/or a formal education in civics and government to feel comfortable participating in civic matters.
As seen in Table 15, more of Gardena’s residents and the census tracts’ populations have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least some college or an Associate’s degree than on the countywide level. Only three census tracts have a higher percentage of residents with a Bachelor’s degree or higher than the County, however (outlined in bold). Within DACs, residents who did not complete high school or only obtained a high school degree are of greatest concern. DAC tract 6029 has the highest percentage of residents (38.5%) with less than a high school education (outlined in bold).
TABLE 15: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
LOCATION
TOTAL POPULATION (25+ YEARS)
LESS THAN A HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE (OR EQUIVALENT)
SOME COLLEGE OR ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE
BACHELOR’S DEGREE OR HIGHER
NUMBER % NUMBER % NUMBER % NUMBER %
Los Angeles County
6,886,895
1,437059
20.9%
1,419,449
20.6%
1,789,308
26.0%
2,241,079
32.5%
City of Gardena 43,538 7,658 17.6% 10,932 25.1% 13,893 31.9% 11,055 25.4% 6026 6,244 770 12.4% 1,475 23.6% 2,533 40.6% 1,466 23.5% 6029 2,859 1,101 38.5% 867 30.3% 645 22.6% 246 8.6%
6030.01 5,299 1,126 21.3% 1,441 27.2% 1,566 29.6% 1,166 22.0% 6030.04 1,198 197 16.5% 307 25.6% 372 31.1% 322 26.9%
6030.05 3,840 681 17.7% 1,149 29.9% 1,353 35.3% 657 17.1% 6030.06 1,435 71 4.9% 392 27.3% 551 38.4% 421 29.3%
6031.01 2,996 317 10.6% 767 25.6% 991 33.1% 921 30.7%
6031.02 2,797 599 21.4% 732 26.2% 829 29.6% 637 22.8%
6032 2,593 188 7.3% 706 27.2% 630 24.3% 1,069 41.2%
6033.01 2,806 446 15.9% 604 21.5% 937 33.4% 819 29.2%
6033.02 3,106 544 17.5% 741 23.9% 795 25.6% 1,026 33.0% 6034 2,865 517 18.0% 633 22.1% 774 27.0% 941 32.8%
6035 2,200 490 22.3% 504 22.9% 769 35.0% 437 19.9%
6036 3,300 611 18.5% 614 18.6% 1,148 34.8% 927 28.1%
Source: United States Census Bureau, 2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Table ID: S1501 Note: Data is for residents aged 25 years and over. DACs are in bold text.
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RACE/ETHNICITY
Numerous studies have shown that race and ethnicity are important predictors of civic engagement, and that whites are more likely to be civically engaged than other groups.13 Additionally, it is essential to consider the racial make-up of a community when evaluating environmental justice because race is known to correlate with disproportionate environmental burdens. In studies exploring the roles of both race and income, race was determined to be the stronger predictor of exposure to environmental hazards.14 The majority race in the County, City, and each census tract, as well as where Hispanic or Latino residents are more than 50% of the population is outlined in bold in Table 16. The majority race in the City of Gardena is almost evenly split between Asian and White. The Asian population is higher in the City (24.9%) than the County (14.6%), while the White population is lower in the City (24.6%) than the County (51.3%). A smaller percentage of the City (39.3%) is Hispanic or Latino than the County (48.5%), although DAC tract 6029 has a notably higher percentage (76.1%) than both the City and County. There is a larger Black or African American population in the City (22.5%) than in the County (8.1%), and DAC census tracts 6026 and 6030.01 are majority Black or African American. DAC census tracts 6029 and 6030.05 are majority some other race.
13 For example, see Foster-Bey, J. (2008, December). CIRCLE Working Paper #62: Do Race, Ethnicity, Citizenship and Socio-economic Status Determine Civic-Engagement? Retrieved from https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED505266.pdf 14 Luke Cole, director, California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation, Testimony, February Hearing Transcript, p. 16; Luke W. Cole and Shelia R. Foster, From the Ground Up: Environmental Racism and the Rise of the Environmental Justice Movement (New York University Press, 2001), pp. 54–55, 167–83.
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TABLE 16: RACE/ETHNICITY
LOCATION
WHITE
BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN
AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKAN
NATIVE
ASIAN
NATIVE HAWAIIAN AND OTHER
PACIFIC
ISLANDER
SOME OTHER RACE
TWO OR MORE RACES
HISPANIC OR LATINO (OF ANY RACE)
% % % % % % % %
Los Angeles
County 51.3% 8.1% 0.7% 14.6% 0.3% 21.0% 4.0% 48.5%
City of
Gardena 24.6% 22.5% 0.6% 24.9% 1.2% 21.3% 4.8% 39.3%
6026 12.3% 62.9% 0.0% 3.4% 5.3% 8.3% 7.8% 17.0%
6029 27.8% 13.8% 0.9% 5.2% 0.0% 48.2% 4.0% 76.1%
6030.01 18.4% 30.2% 1.3% 23.7% 0.0% 24.7% 1.8% 42.6%
6030.04 16.7% 27.4% 0.0% 38.2% 0.0% 17.3% 0.5% 29.6%
6030.05 15.2% 30.5% 0.0% 18.4% 0.0% 32.2% 3.7% 42.5%
6030.06 27.9% 6.0% 1.2% 42.1% 0.0% 19.4% 3.4% 38.6%
6031.01 34.7% 14.3% 0.0% 28.3% 0.4% 14.6% 7.6% 42.0%
6031.02 28.6% 14.5% 0.2% 28.7% 0.0% 23.1% 4.9% 45.9%
6032 22.2% 12.8% 0.0% 36.9% 0.0% 24.7% 3.4% 34.4%
6033.01 19.2% 3.8% 2.6% 47.6% 0.0% 18.8% 8.0% 31.6%
6033.02 26.8% 6.2% 1.5% 43.2% 0.0% 18.5% 3.9% 37.1%
6034 29.7% 11.1% 0.0% 26.1% 6.1% 20.5% 6.5% 40.0%
6035 40.8% 11.5% 0.0% 24.6% 0.3% 17.9% 4.9% 47.1%
6036 45.0% 8.8% 1.6% 31.4% 0.0% 9.2% 4.1% 35.2%
Source: United States Census Bureau, 2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Table ID: DP05 Note: DACs are in bold text.
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7. IMPROVEMENTS AND PROGRAMS ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF DACS An integral component of Environmental Justice planning is proactively prioritizing projects and investments that directly benefit DACs. These communities may have specific needs that are distinct from those of the greater community, which may require taking special actions to help improve existing conditions in DACs, such as placing limits on new developments to compensate for already high pollution burdens. These kinds of actions may not be applicable across the entire City but may be needed due to the special circumstances DACs face.
DACs are often overlooked regarding public investments and development of new amenities, and delayed investments and programs can significantly prolong inequalities. Prioritizing DACs for future investment would help community benefits and programs get implemented in timely fashion. Additionally, identifying and prioritizing improvements and programs for DACs may also help the City obtain grants and/or other public funding that is targeted for DACs.
The UC Davis Center for Regional Change and Rabobank, N.A. partnered to develop the Regional Opportunity Index (ROI) intended to help understand social and economic opportunity in California’s communities. The goal of the ROI is to help target resources and policies toward people and places with the greatest need to foster thriving communities. The ROI integrates six topics, including civic life, health/environment, mobility/transportation, housing, economy, and education, and maps areas of potential investment by identifying specific areas of urgent need and opportunity. The ROI relies on many of the same data sources already analyzed in this report, such as the American Community Survey (ACS), but also includes additional data sources such as the Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (LEHD) Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES) data, the California Department of Education, and the California Department of Public Health. All data points used in the ROI are from 2014.
The tool analyzes different indicators for each of the six topics, as summarized in Table 17 below. There are two types of indicators: people-based indicators illustrate the relative measure of people’s assets in the six topics, while the place-based indicators illustrate the relative measure of a place’s assets in those same topics, minus mobility/transportation.
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TABLE 17: REGIONAL OPPORTUNITY INDEX (ROI) TOPICS AND INDICATORS
TOPICS PEOPLE-BASED INDICATORS PLACE-BASED INDICATORS
Civic Life • English Speakers
• Voting Rates
• Neighborhood Stability
• US Citizenship
Health/Environment • Years of Life Lost
• Births to Teens
• Infant Health
• Air Quality
• Health Care Availability
• Access to Supermarket
• Prenatal Care
Mobility/Transportation • Internet Access
• Commute Time
• Vehicle Availability
• N/A
Housing • Housing Cost Burden
• Homeownership
• Housing Affordability
• Housing Adequacy
Economy • Minimum Basic Income
• Employment Rate
• Bank Accessibility
• Job Quality
• Job Growth
• Job Availability
Education • Elementary School Truancy
• English Proficiency
• Math Proficiency
• College Educated Adults
• High School Discipline rate
• Teacher Experience
• UC/CSU Eligible
• High School Graduation Rate
Source: UC Davis Center for Regional Change, 2020
The tool ranks each census tract in terms of highest opportunity to lowest opportunity levels. Highest opportunity tracts, represented by green in the maps, indicate that conditions are good across the indicators; while lowest opportunity tracts, represented by red in the maps, indicate that improvements need to be made. Gardena has mostly lower- or average- opportunity census tracts throughout the City, with people-based opportunities generally scoring better than placed-based opportunities. The ROI topics and indicators with low levels of opportunity which make them ripe for focused public investments are discussed in further detail below. It will be important for the City to consider the lower opportunity ROI topics and indicators within DAC census tracts when reviewing and establishing policies and programs and directing investments.
In terms of people-based assets presented in Figure 7 and Table 18, there are eight DAC census tracts, mostly located east of Western Ave., with lower levels of opportunity (shown in orange). Only two DAC tracts in the City have higher opportunity levels (shown in light green), while the remaining DAC tracts have average opportunities (shown in yellow). Civic life (comprised of English speakers and voting rates) and housing (comprised of housing cost burden and homeownership) are the two most common recurring topics among orange and yellow tracts.
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FIGURE 7: PEOPLE-BASED OPPORTUNITIES
Source: UC Davis Center for Regional Change, 2020 (using 2014 data points) Non- DAC tract
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TABLE 18: PEOPLE-BASED REGIONAL OPPORTUNITY INDEX (ROI) DAC CENSUS TRACTS
DAC CENSUS TRACT
OPPORTUNITY LEVEL
HIGHER OPPORTUNITIES LOWER OPPORTUNITIES
6026
(yellow)
• Civic Life • Health/Environment
• Mobility/Transportation
• Housing
• Economy
• Education
6029
(orange)
• Housing • Civic Life
• Health/Environment
• Mobility/Transportation
• Economy
• Education
6030.01
(orange)
• Mobility/Transportation • Civic Life
• Health/Environment
• Housing
• Economy
• Education
6030.04
(orange)
• Economy • Civic Life
• Health/Environment
• Mobility/Transportation
• Housing
• Education
6030.05
(orange)
• None • Civic Life
• Health/Environment
• Mobility/Transportation
• Housing
• Economy
• Education
6030.06
(orange)
• Health/Environment • Civic Life
• Mobility/Transportation
• Housing
• Economy
• Education
6031.01
(orange)
• Economy • Civic Life
• Health/Environment
• Mobility/Transportation
• Housing
• Education
6031.02
(orange)
• Health/Environment • Civic Life
• Mobility/Transportation
• Housing
• Economy
• Education
6032
(light green)
• Civic Life
• Health/Environment
• Housing
• Economy
• Education
• Mobility/Transportation
6033.01
(orange)
• Health/Environment
• Mobility/Transportation
• Economy
• Education
• Civic Life
• Housing
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DAC CENSUS TRACT
OPPORTUNITY LEVEL
HIGHER OPPORTUNITIES LOWER OPPORTUNITIES
6033.02
(yellow)
• Health/Environment
• Mobility/Transportation
• Housing
• Education
• Civic Life
• Economy
6034
(yellow)
• Mobility/Transportation
• Economy
• Education
• Civic Life
• Health/Environment
• Housing
6035
(light green)
• Health/Environment
• Mobility/Transportation
• Housing
• Economy
• Education
• Civic Life
Source: UC Davis Center for Regional Change, 2020 (using 2014 data points) Note: Non-DAC census tracts are not included
In terms of place-based assets presented in Figure 8 and Table 19, there are four DAC census tracts, mostly located north of Marine Ave., with lower levels of opportunity (shown in red and orange). DAC census tracts 6029 and 6030.01 have the lowest levels of opportunity with challenges across all five applicable ROI topics (mobility/transportation is not considered in the place-based analysis). Three DAC tracts in the City have higher opportunity levels (shown in light green and dark green), while the remaining DAC tracts have average opportunities (shown in yellow). Housing (comprised of housing affordability and housing adequacy) and economy (comprised of bank accessibility, job quality, job growth, and job availability) are two most common recurring topics among all orange tracts and yellow tracts.
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FIGURE 8: PLACE-BASED OPPORTUNITIES
Source: UC Davis Center for Regional Change, 2020 (using 2014 data points) Non- DAC tract
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TABLE 19: PLACE-BASED REGIONAL OPPORTUNITY INDEX (ROI) DAC CENSUS TRACTS
DAC CENSUS TRACT
OPPORTUNITY LEVEL
HIGHER OPPORTUNITIES LOWER OPPORTUNITIES
6026
(orange)
• Civic Life
• Education
• Health/Environment
• Housing
• Economy
6029
Lowest Opportunity (red)
• None • Civic Life
• Health/Environment
• Housing
• Economy
• Education
6030.01
Lowest Opportunity (red)
• None • Civic Life
• Health/Environment
• Housing
• Economy
• Education
6030.04
(yellow)
• Civic Life
• Health/Environment
• Education
• Housing
• Economy
6030.05
(orange)
• Education • Civic Life
• Health/Environment
• Housing
• Economy
6030.06
(yellow)
• Civic Life
• Health/Environment
• Education
• Housing
• Economy
6031.01
(yellow)
• Health/Environment
• Education
• Civic Life
• Housing
• Economy
6031.02
(yellow)
• Health/Environment
• Education
• Civic Life
• Housing
• Economy
6032
(light green)
• Civic Life
• Health/Environment
• Economy
• Education
• Housing
6033.01
(yellow)
• Civic Life
• Health/Environment
• Education
• Housing
• Economy
6033.02
(yellow)
• Health/Environment
• Education
• Civic Life
• Housing
• Economy
6034
(light green)
• Civic Life
• Health/Environment
• Economy
• Education
• Housing
6035
Highest Opportunity (dark green)
• Civic Life
• Health/Environment
• Housing
• Economy
• Education
• None
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California Department of Toxic Substances Control, Envirostor Database, 2021. Available at: https://www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov/public/.
California Environmental Justice Alliance, SB 1000 Toolkit, 2017. Available at: https://caleja.org/2017/09/sb-1000-toolkit-release/.
California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, California Communities Environmental Health Screening Tool (CalEnviroScreen) Version 3.0. Available at: https://oehha.ca.gov/calenviroscreen/report/calenviroscreen-30 California Water Resources Control Board Geotracker Database, 2021. Available at: https://geotracker.waterboards.ca.gov/.
City of Gardena General Plan. Available at: https://www.cityofgardena.org/general-plan/ City of Gardena Park Facilities. Available at: https://www.cityofgardena.org/gardena- facilities-2/
Feeding America, Map the Meal Gap interactive map. Available at: https://map.feedingamerica.org/ Foster-Bey, J., CIRCLE Working Paper #62: Do Race, Ethnicity, Citizenship and Socio- economic Status Determine Civic-Engagement?, 2008. Available at: https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED505266.pdf Los Angeles Almanac, Election Turnout, Los Angeles County, 2020. Available at: http://www.laalmanac.com/election/el02.php Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, General Election Report, 2020.
Available at: https://lavote.net/docs/rrcc/svc/4193_Community.pdf?v=5 Luke Cole, director, California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation, Testimony, February Hearing Transcript, p. 16; Luke W. Cole and Shelia R. Foster, From the Ground Up: Environmental Racism and the Rise of the Environmental Justice Movement (New York University Press, 2001), pp. 54–55, 167–83.
UC Davis Center for Regional Change, Regional Opportunity Index, 2020. Available at: https://interact.regionalchange.ucdavis.edu/roi/ United States Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 5-year Estimates, 2019, Tables DP04, DP05, S1501, S1601, S0101. Available at: https://data.census.gov/cedsci/ United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research, HUD User Consolidated Planning/CHAS Data, 2013-2017 Estimates. Available at: https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/cp.html.
World Health Organization (WHO). Accessed on March 8, 2021. Water Sanitation and Hygiene. What are the health risks related to overcrowding?”. Available at: http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/emergencies/qa/emergencies_qa9/en/ CITY OF GARDENA | 74
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Environmental Justice
Community Survey Summary
Appendix B to the Environmental Justice Element
November 2021
1 Table of Contents
Executive Summary ....................................................................................................................................... 2 Question 1 ................................................................................................................................................. 3 Question 2 ................................................................................................................................................. 4 Question 3 ................................................................................................................................................. 5 Question 4 ................................................................................................................................................. 5 Question 5 ................................................................................................................................................. 6 Question 6 ................................................................................................................................................. 7 Question 7 ................................................................................................................................................. 8 Demographic Questions.......................................................................................................................... 10 Appendix A: Survey Flyer ............................................................................................................................ 16
2 Executive Summary
As part of the community outreach efforts for Gardena’s Environmental Justice Element, the City conducted an online survey to gather information on resident concerns. The survey was available online via the SurveyMonkey platform from October 1 to November 5, 2021. A link to the survey was posted to the City’s Environmental Justice Element webpage, and flyers with a link to the survey were also shared around the community. City staff also made paper copies of the survey available to residents at their request.
The survey contained 18 total questions, with 7 questions related to environmental justice topics and 11 questions related to the demographics of the respondent. The survey had 61 total responses with a 97 percent completion rate.
Below is a summary of the input received from the survey and the general themes that emerged.
3 Question 1
Are any of the following conditions impacting your community that make it difficult for residents to have good health and living conditions?
Most people were concerned with Illegal dumping of trash and other items in waterways or other areas, followed by air pollution from vehicles and industrial businesses. People who responded with “Other” provided the following comments:
1 3
2 4
Question 2
The second question asked people how satisfied they were with the adequacy of public amenities and services.
People also provided the following additional comments:
5 Question 3
Are you able to access grocery stores, neighborhood markets and farmers markets, or other affordable healthy food options in your neighborhood?
People also provided the following additional comments:
Question 4
Do you know where to find information about nutrition and healthy eating habits?
One respondent provided the following additional comment:
6 Question 5
Survey takers were asked if they are concerned about a variety of issues in their neighborhood.
Most people were concerned with affordable housing, followed by overcrowding conditions and unsafe or unhealthy conditions in homes. People who responded with “Other” provided the following comments:
1 3
2 7
Question 6
Survey takers were asked to rate how much they agreed with the following statements. They were prompted to try and think of how things were pre-COVID.
People who responded with “Other” provided the following comments:
8 Question 7
Survey takers were asked to rate how satisfied they are with communication from the City about community engagement opportunities.
Several respondents provided the additional comments on the following page:
9 10
Demographic Questions
To help gain insight into the profile of survey-takers, the survey contained 11 questions related to demographics. The questions and responses are included below.
Survey takers were also asked to provide the nearest cross streets of where they live or work in the city.
The city boundary is shown in a dashed black line. The red pins on the following map represent the reported cross streets and show a fairly even distribution.
11 12
13 14
15 16
Appendix A: Survey Flyer
RESOLUTION NO. 6619
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE GARDENA GENERAL PLAN BY
READOPTING THE 6 th CYCLE 2021 – 2029 HOUSING ELEMENT AND
FINDING THAT THE ADOPTION IS SUBJECT TO THE COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION OF CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3) AS THE
HOUSING ELEMENT IS A POLICY DOCUMENT
WHEREAS, California state law requires every city to have a General Plan, including a Housing Eleme nt which complies with the provisions of Government Code section 65580 et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Element is required, among other things, to identify sites sufficient to accommodate the City’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) as assigned by the Southern California Association of Governments; and WHEREAS, the City’s final RHNA allocation was a total of 5,735 housing units broken down among the various income levels as follows: above moderate – 2, 595; moderate – 894; low – 761; and very low – 1485; and
WHEREAS, on December 10, 2019 the City approved a consulting agreement with Veronica Tam and Associates for consulting services relating to the preparation of the Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, the City held a number of virtual meetings on the Ho using Element due to the pandemic including: a workshop on February 4, 2021; a workshop on March 31, 2021; a Planning Commission meeting on May 4, 2021; a City Council meeting on May 11, 2021; a joint City Council and Planning Commission meeting on June 1, 2021; a City Council meeting on September 14, 2021, and a Planning Commission Meeting on September 21, 2021; a Planning Commission hearing on January 4, 2022; a City Council hearing on January 26, 2022; and a review of additional changes by the City Counc il on July 26, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the draft Housing Element and site inventory information has been posted on the City’s website for comment and review; and WHEREAS, in September, 2021, the City of Gardena sent its draft Housing Element to the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for comment; and
WHEREAS, on November 24, 2021 the City received a comment letter from HCD on the Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, revisions to the draft Housing Element were made based on comments by HCD and were incorporated into the final draft; and WHEREAS, the City also received a comment letter from Californians for Homeownership whose comments paralleled those of HCD;
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WHEREAS, on December 29, 2021, the City sent a revised Housing Element to HCD and to Californians for Homeownership; and
WHEREAS, on January 4, 2022 the Planning Commission of the City of Gardena held a duly noticed public hearing on the Housing Element in accordance with State law requirements at which time it took into consideration all evidence presented, both oral and written; and
WHEREAS, at the close of the public hearing the Planning Commission adopted PC Resolution No. 1 -22 recommending adoption of the Housing Element by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, on January 26 , 2022 the City Council held a special, duly noticed meeting on the Housing Element at which time it considered all evidence presented, both written and oral at which time it adopted the Housing Element; and WHEREAS, on April 8, 2022 HCD sent a letter ind icating that additional changes were needed to fully comply with the State Housing Element Law; and WHEREAS, the City has been working with HCD to revise the Housing Element to comply with State law; and
WHEREAS, on January 17, 2023 the City posted the revised Housing Element on its website; and
WHEREAS, at a special meeting held on January 31 , 2023 the Planning Commission of the City of Gardena held a duly noticed public hearing on the Revised 6th Cycle Housing Element in accordance with State law require ments at which time it took into consideration all evidence presented, both oral and written; and WHEREAS, at the close of the public hearing the Planning Commission adopted PC Resolution No. 1-23 recommending adoption of the Revised 6 th Cycle Housing Element by the City Council and that City staff file a Notice of Exemption; and WHEREAS, at a special meeting held on February 15, 2023, the City Council of the City of Gardena held a duly noticed public hearing on this matter, at which time it considered all evidence presented, both written and oral;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Findings. The City Council of the City of Gardena does hereby find as follows:
A. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.
B. The Housing Element was prepared in accordance with State law and in substantial compliance with the Housing Element Law.
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C. It is necessary to update the City’s Housing Element to comply with State law.
SECTION 2. Sites for Lower Income Housing. As Gardena is almost 100 percent built- out and received a housing allocation that was approximately 27 percent of its existing dwelling units, the only way to accommodate this growth is primarily through the use of overlay zones on commercial and industrial properties. In accordance with Government Code section 65583.2(g)(2), the City Council hereby finds that the existing uses on the identified sites will not impede residential development and that such uses are likely to be discontinued during the planning period based on the following:
A. The identified sites were carefully analyzed by staff to determine suitability for residential development. Staff took into account the age and condition of the buildings, floor a rea ratio and vacancies, and the ability to assemble adjoining sites. The reasoning for each site being included is set forth in Appendix C of the Housing Element.
B. Gardena has had robust housing development over the past few years.
Developers have sought legislative approvals where required to develop hundreds of units in the commercial and industrial zones, as well as the development of 204 separate SRO projects in the industrial zones which are allowed with a conditional use permit. These projects include conversion of a 1.22 acre warehouse space designated for commercial use for a 265 unit apartment project at a density of 200 units per acre; conversion of 4.23 acres of commercial space for high density residential development; and development of numerou s properties in the Mixed -Use Overlay zone with 100 percent residential projects. The City has also received an application to develop a 5.2 acre industrial site with a residential development that will allow a mix of 403 condominium and apartment units.
C. In addition to rezoning commercial and industrial space, the development pattern showing the desire to build high density residential is also exemplified by the requests to upzone low and medium residential properties to high density residential.
D. COVID had an impact on development trends as numerous businesses have been forced to close and people’s retail habits have changed as they turn to shopping on-line.
E. The Community Development Department has received numerous calls throughout the past several ye ars inquiring about the ability to develop housing on commercial and industrial sites throughout the City.
Implementation of the Housing Overlay zones will make this development easier as it becomes by right.
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SECTION 3. Adoption. Based on the above, the City Council hereby adopts the Revised 6th Cycle Housing Element for 2021 - 2029 and directs the Community Development Director to submit the document to HCD for certification.
SECTION 4. Modification. The City Council hereby authorizes the Community Development Director to make any non-legislative or technical revisions that are required by HCD.
SECTION 5. CEQA. The Housing Element is a policy document which will not have any physical impacts. Any changes required to the Land Use Element and City’s Zoning Code as required by the proposed Housing Element will be reviewed for environmental impacts at such time as the changes are brought forward for consideration. The Housing Element requires adherence to state law requirements. The City Council finds adoption is exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3), the common sense exemption and staff is directed to file a Notice of Exemption regarding the same.
SECTION 6. Effective Date. This Resolution is effective on the 31st day after adoption.
SECTION 7. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of February, 2023.
_______________________
TASHA CERDA, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________________
MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________________________
CARMEN VASQUEZ, City Attorney
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City of Gardena
Gardena City Council Special
Meeting
Meeting
AGENDA REPORT SUMMARY
Agenda Item No. 3.B
Section: PUBLIC HEARING
ITEMS
Meeting Date: February 15, 2023
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE GARDENA CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
AGENDA TITLE:
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT #2-23, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
# 2-23, ZONE CHANGE #1-23, ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT #1-23
Adoption of Resolution No. 6620 Updating the Land Use Plan, including changes to the Land Use Map and adoption of Urgency Ordinance No. 1847, amending the Zoning Code and revising the Zoning Map both subject to findings of exemption under CEQA Guidelines sections 15061(b)(3) - the common sense exemption and 15308 for protection of the environment. Also adoption of Resolution No. 6621 adopting a color palette for buildings, fences, and walls subject to finding of exemption under CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) - the common sense exemption
.
COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED:
Staff Recommendation
:
Staff respectfully recommends the City Council:
Conduct a public hearing; and
Approve Resolution No. 6620
, adopting the Update to the Land Use Plan, including an amended Land Use Map, with CEQA exemption determination under CEQA Guidelines 15061(b)(3) and 15308
(Requires a majority vote of total Council); and
Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1847
, amending Title 18 of the Gardena Municipal
Code and revising the City’s Zoning Map, with CEQA exemption determination under CEQA Guidelines 15061(b)(3) and 15308
(Requires a 4/5 vote).
Approve Resolution No. 6621
, adopting a color palette for residential design criteria, with CEQA exemption determination under CEQA Guidelines 15061(b)(3) RECOMMENDATION AND STAFF SUMMARY:
State law was recently amended to provide that if a city missed certain deadlines for adoption of its Housing Element, it will not be considered to have a compliant Housing Element until any required rezoning identified in the Housing Element is accomplished. Gardena, along with most other cities in the SCAG region, missed this deadline.
The Revised 6th Cycle Housing Element for the 2021-2029 period identifies approximately 468 parcels that can accommodate affordable housing projects and can be used to satisfy the City’s RHNA. These parcels are referred to as the “Inventory Sites".
In order to have a compliant Housing Element, it is necessary to rezone the Inventory Sites as proposed in the Housing Element. In turn, this also requires changes to the Land Use Plan as there must be consistency between the Land Use Plan and zoning.
On January 31, 2023 The Planning Commission approved Ordinance No. PC 2-23, by vote 4-0-0, recommending the City Council approve the update to the Land Use Plan of the City General Pan including an amended Land Use map, adopt an Urgency Ordinance, amending Title 18 of the Gardena Municipal Code and revising the City’s zoning map.
FINANCIAL IMPACT/COST:
ATTACHMENTS:
Staff Report for Land Use and Zoning Changes.pdf
Attachment A - Comparison Chart.pdf
Attachment B - Zoning Summary.pdf
Attachment C - Resolution 6620- adopting Land Use Plan.pdf Exhibit A Land Use Plan.pdf
Exhibit B Use Map (in 5 sections).pdf
Exhibit C Parcel List.pdf
Attachment D - Urgency Ordinance No. 1847 - adopting Zoning Changes.docx.pdf Exhibit A Zoning Maps.pdf
Exhibit B Parcel List.pdf
Attachment E - Resolution No. 6621 - adopting Color Palette.pdf Exhibit A
Color List.pdf
City of Gardena
City Council Meeting
Agenda Item No.: 3.B
Department: Community Development
Meeting Date: February 15, 2023
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE:
Adoption of Resolution No. 6620 Updating the Land Use Plan, including changes to the Land Use Map and adoption of Urgency Ordinance No. 1847, amending the Zoning Code and revising the Zoning Map both subject to findings of exemption under CEQA Guidelines sections 15061(b)(3) – the common sense exemption and 15308 for protection of the environment. Also adoption of Resolution No. 6621 adopting a color palette for buildings, fences, and walls subject to finding of exemption under CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) – the common sense exemption.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 6620 which adopts an Updated Land Use Plan – requires majority of total Council to adopt , adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1847 making amendments to the Zoning Code and the Zoning Map – requires 4/5 vote to adopt , and approve Resolution No. 6621 adopting a color palette that will apply to residential development – requires majority vote to adopt. Each approval contains findings to support the use of the exemptions.
BACKGROUND and ANALYSIS:
Staff is recommending that the City Council make changes to the land use and zoning maps as well as to the text of the Land Use Plan and Zoning Ordinance. This staff report is essentially the same as that provided to the Planning Commission, with some minor changes.
Changes Needed for a Compliant Housing Element
State law was recently amended to provide that if a city missed certain deadlines for adoption of its Housing Element, it will not be considered to have a compliant Housing Element until any required rezoning identified in the Housing Element is accomplished.
Gardena, along with most other cities in the SCAG region, missed this deadline.
Without having a compliant Housing Element, the city is subject to various penalties, such as the inability to qualify for certain grants. Ironically, some of the funds that the City would lose eligibility for are the very funds that are needed to help with housing
issues, such as the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funds which the City plans to use towards multi-family and owner-occupied rehabilitation programs for lower and moderate income tenants to make proper improvements, develop incentives to encourage affordable owner-occupied workforce housing, and enhancing homelessness prevention and response efforts. The City has qualified for $1,979,262 in PLHA grants ; $329,877 will be completely lost if the City does not have a compliant housing element by February 15, 2023.
Additionally, until the City has a compliant Housing Element, the City is subject to the Builder’s Remedy set forth in the Housing Accountability Act (Government Code § 65589.5). Under the Builder’s Remedy, if a c ity does not have a housing element that substantially complies with state law, then the city has only very limited grounds on which to deny an affordable housing project, even if the development does not comply with zoning or applicable development standards. An affordable housing project is one that provides at least 20% of the units for rent or sale to lower income households or 100% of units for rent or sale to moderate income households or persons and families of middle income. While it is not likely that there would be many Builder’s Remedy projects used in Gardena, it is not impossible. Staff has had at least one inquiry regarding a 100 percent affordable development on El Segundo Boulevard. Without a compliant housing element and the adoption of development standards, staff would have had no authority to prevent the project from being built. The Builder’s Remedy is currently being used by developers throughout the State to move forward with housing projects that would have most likely never been approved. Thousands of units have been proposed in Santa Monica. La Habra is facing a Builder’s Remedy project as is Bev erly Hills, Redondo Beach, and West Hollywood.
The Revised 6 th Cycle Housing Element for the 2021- 2029 period identifies approximately 468 parcels that can accommodate affordable housing projects and can be used to satisfy the City’s RHNA. These parcels ar e referred to as the “Inventory Sites.”
1 In order to have a compliant Housing Element, it is necessary to rezone the Inventory Sites as proposed in the Housing Element. In turn, this also requires changes to the Land Use Plan as there must be consistency between the Land Use Plan and zoning. Changes to the City’s Land Use and Zoning maps are attached as exhibits to the respective resolution and ordinance. These maps do not add any additional sites to those approved by the City Council in January 2022 and shown again in the revised document in July 2022.
Except for two parcels along Artesia Boulevard which will be rezoned to a new Very High Density Residential Zone (R-6), the remainder of the Inventory Sites will receive housing overlays of HO-3, HO-4, HO-5, or HO-6.
1 In addition to changing the Inventory Sites, Planning Commission and City Council reviewed numerous other sites which will receive overlay designations in order to provide for a more cohesive zoning pattern and provide additional development opportunities, but these did not qualify as Inventory Sites for the Housing Element.
Because new zones are being created for the Inventory Sites, there are no development standards for these areas . Ordinance No. 1847 therefore adds a new chapter for the Housing Overlay zones and a new chapter for the Very High Density Residential Zone which sets forth development standards. The HO-3 is very similar to the R -3 zone and the HO-4 is similar to the R-4 and MUO zones. (See Attachment A.) Therefore, in order for the City to have access to needed grant funding as well as to be able to impose objective development standards, it is necessary to immediately rezone the Inventory Sites so that the City has a compliant Housing Element. In order to qualify for the PLHA grant, HCD recommended a program which was included in the Housing Element which required the City, by February 15, 2023, to amend the Land Use Plan and adopt an urgency ordinance which provided that any project with a minimum of 20 percent affordable housing would be ministerially approved. (Housing Program 4.1.) Interplay Between the General Plan and Zoning
State law has changed with regard to the interplay between the Land Use Element and zoning. Cities generally have several categories of residential land use designations and then there are a number of zones tha t fit within each land use category. Recent case law, as well as changes to statut es, now provide where there is an inconsistency between the zoning and the land use in the General Plan, the General Plan will control.
For example, in Gardena the City’s Home Business (H-B) zone allows one single family per 5,000 square feet. However, this zone currently corresponds with the Mixed Use land use designation which allows up to 34 units per acre. Under current law, someone could arguably build to the higher dens ity. This leads to a need to create land use categories that are consistent with what was actually intended when the previous land use plans had been adopted.
The proposed changes are shown in the chart below which will replace Table LU- 6 in the Land Use Plan. This chart shows the consistency between general plan land use designations and the respective zoning, with the density for each area. Changes are shown by underline for additions and strikethrough for deletions.
Proposed Land Use Designations and Corresponding Zones
Land Use Designation Zoning
Residential Designations Density
(in du/ac)
Single Family Residential 9 (max 1
per lot) R-1 Single Family Residential
Low Density Residential 17 (max 2
per lot)
R-1 Single Family Residential
R-2 Low Density Multiple Family Residential
Medium Density
Residential 12 - 17 R-2 Low Density Multiple Family Residential R-3 Medium Density Residential
High Density Residential
20 - 25
20 - 30
R-4 High Density Residential
< 0.5 acres
≥ 0.5 acres
Very High Density
Residential
51 - 70 R-6 Very High Density Residential
Home Business
Mixed Use
9 (max 1
per lot) H-B Home Business
Overlay Designations
Mixed Use Overlay
20 - 25
20 - 30
MUO Mixed Use Overlay
< 0.5 acres
≥ 0.5 acres
Medium Density 20
Overlay 12 - 20 HO-3 Medium Density 20 Overlay
High Density 30 Overlay
21 - 30 HO-4 High Density 30 Overlay
High Density 50 Overlay
31 - 50 HO-5 High Density 50 Overlay
Very High 70 Density
Overlay
51 - 70 HO-6 Very High Density 70 Overlay
Mixed Use Designations
Commercial Residential
Mixed Use 24 - 34 C-R Commercial Residential
Artesia Mixed Use
18 AMU Artesia Mixed Use
Non-Residential
Designations
Floor Area
Ratio
Neighborhood
Commercial 0.5 C-2 Commercial
P Parking
General Commercial 0.5 - 2.75
C-P Business and Professional Office
C-3 General Commercial
C-4 Heavy Commercial
P Parking
Industrial 1.0 - 2.0 M-1 Industrial
M-2 General Industrial
Public/Institutional N/A O Official
Other
Specific Plan (see Table LU-1 of Land Use Plan)
Changes Needed to Update Zoning Code
Over the past few years, the state has inundated local governments with new housing laws. One of the most prevalent trends of these laws is that discretion has been taken away from local government with respect to the ability to approve housing projects.
Essentially, any housing project that consists of two or more units cannot be denied provided that it compl ies with objective standards. An objective standard is one that involves no personal or subjective judgment by a public official and is uniformly verifiable by reference to an external and uniform benchmark that is available and knowable to the applicant and the public official. Standards we once thought to be objective have been held otherwise by the courts. (A recent court case held that the following guideline was subjective - “if height varies by more than one story between buildings, a transition or step in height is necessary.”)
The City’s current zoning provisions do not contain objective standards for residential development, essentially leaving the City with no standards that can be applied to a housing project application. Although findings are required to be made under the City’s Site Plan Review procedures, a project could not be denied based on design, siting or other criteria. In addition to adding the needed new zones to implement the housing element, objective standards have been added for mul ti-family and mixed -use housing developments. Changes were needed throughout the Zoning Code to implement and reference these objective standards.
In accordance with the programs of the Housing Element, affordable housing projects (20% lower income or 100% moderate income) are to be approved ministerially. The Planning Commission will continue to review multi -family housing projects. However, affordable housing projects will not be subject to CEQA and no findings will have to be made, other than that projec t complies with all of the objective standards. Other multi- family housing projects will still undergo site plan review, but like affordable projects, they cannot be denied if they comply with the objective standards, although it may be possible to impose conditions and there may be a limited opportunity for CEQA review. Single family and two-family developments will continue to be reviewed ministerially.
Updates and Text Changes
Land Use Plan
The City last did a major update of the Land Use Plan in 2006. In the intervening years, the City has amended the land use map a number of times, but has not updated the text of the Plan or the statistical figures to reflect various changes that have been made. The current changes to the Land Use Plan cover not only the inclusion of the new land use designations, but also a description of these designations, and an update of the technical data contained therein. Additionally, a new Goal was added relating to creating opportunities for diversity in housing opportunities.
Zoning Code
As set forth above, the Zoning Code Ordinance adds new zones, new objective development standards for these zones, and also revises existing provisions so that multi- family residential will be subject to the objective standards.
In reviewing the Ordinance, please note that we have only underlined changes to existing sections. Where a new section or chapter has been added, we have bolded the introductory language as shown below. In this way you will quickly be able to find new sections without having the visual clutter of all of the underlining that would otherwise be included. Additionally, we have prepared the attached list summarizing the text changes. (see Attachment B.)
Example:
SECTION . Section 18.20.022 is hereby ADDED to the Gardena Municipal Code to read as follows:
Deletions to existing text are still shown by strikethrough.
In addition to adding new zones, the major change to the Zoning Code is to make existing provisions objective and to add a section on residential design criteria that will apply to all multi-family residential developments. The more general residential design provisions that have always existed (Gardena Municipal Code § 18.42.095) will continue to apply to single-family homes. All other residential development will be subject to new Section
18.42.120 which sets forth objective criteria. The new criteria include adoption of a color palette by separate resolution of the City Council . The colors are listed by reference to Behr paint numbers/colors and the paint chips are on file in a notebook at City Hall. Behr paints are not required - any paint that color matches is sufficient. The criteria is not retroactive. Additionally, a chart has been added to the gener al provisions of Chapter
18.42 to make clear what sections apply to which types of developments.
Changes Since Planning Commission Review
Land Use Plan
The Land Use Plan that went to the Planning Commission had most of the substantive text changes, but statistical information had not been updated. The draft being presented to Council is in final form with updated information and pictures. There were minor clean- up language changes to the new policies under Land Use Goal 4 that was added.
Zoning Ordinance
Only minor changes were made to the Zoning Ordinance after review by the Planning Commission; these changes are highlighted in yellow on the draft.
• Section 18.14.020 – single family homes will continue to be allowed in the R -2 zone. A corresponding change had not been made in the Land Use Plan. • Section 18.21.050.D – height reduced from 80 feet to 75 feet to match the R6 and limit of 7 stories included.
• Section 18.42.140B – language revised to create an objective standard for screening equipment.
• Section 18.45.010 – clarification language was added regarding how the 20 percent calculation would be determined for an affordable housing project. • Section 18.45.040 – a section was added clarifying that the Director could approve a color change from the approved palette list on a project subject to design review.
No Net Loss
Government Code section 65863 provides that the City may not change a land use designation or zoning ordinance to a less intensive use unless the city concurrently changes development standards, policies and conditions applicable to other parcels to ensure there is no net loss in residential capacity. The Legislature has clarified that “concurrently” means at the same meeting.
LAND USE LOSS
Land Use Designation Change Total Change in City
(New) Single Family Residential 9 units → 1 unit - 1,741 (Revised) Low Density Residential 17 units → 2 units - 476 (New) Home Business 34 units → 1 unit - 149
Specific Plan - 40
TOTAL LOSS OF UNITS - 2,406
LAND USE GAINS
Land Use Designation Change Total Change in City
(New) Very High Density Min. 51 du/ac + 388
(New) Medium Density 20 Overlay Min. 12 du/ac + 204
(New) High Density 30 Overlay Min. 21 du/ac + 928
(New) High Density 50 Overlay Min. 31 du/ac + 1,931
(New) Very High Density 70 Overlay Min. 51 du/ac + 3,478 TOTAL GAIN OF UNITS +6,929
TOTAL NET GAIN OF UNITS 4,523
The amendments to the Land Use Plan include adding a new residential designation of Single Family residential and Home Business and revising the density allowed in the Low Density Residential. These changes are necessary to ensure that certain areas of the City are developed in the manner that was originally intended when the zoning was put into place. While the change in density results in a loss of potential units, this loss is more than made up for by the housing overlays that are being put into place as shown by the chart below. In reality, it is very unlikely that any of the areas identified under “Land Use Loss” would have actually built to the standards allowed in the General Plan.
The only place where the zoning has been changed which results in a decrease in residential units is in the Artesia Corridor Specific Plan (“ACSP”) area. The ACSP covers the area south of Artesia Boulevard between Western and Normandie Avenues. The southern boundary is the Dominguez Channel. Originally adopted in July 2006, the Specific Plan envisioned a mix of residential and commercial development. Potential tenants that were looked at included a panoply of stores that had ceased to exist even before the pandemic. Because of a change in the economy and the sump site on Area 5 (see below), the Specific Plan has not and will not develop as originally proposed.
The Artesia Corridor Specific Plan is divided into 6 areas.
Areas 1, 3, and the western half of Area 4 are completely developed and no new development is expected in these areas. The parcels in Area 2 have been identified as Inventory Sites for Very High Residential development (51 -70 du/acre).
There is currently a development application for a Specific Plan being processed on the eastern half of Area 4 and Area 5 for a warehouse/self -storage use. Under the existing ACSP, an additional 40 housing units could be built in the remaining portion of Area 4.
Because residential uses are being eliminated, it is necessary to rezone the property at this time to insure compliance with the No Net Loss rule.
Artesia Blvd
Dominguez Channel
The Table be low shows the changes to the ACSP included in the Resolution and Ordinance.
AREA GENERAL PLAN ZONING USE
1 Specific Plan →
General Commercial
Artesia Corridor Specific Plan
→ General Commercial (C-3)
No change from existing
commercial use
2 Specific Plan → Very
High Density
Residential
Artesia Corridor Specific Plan
→ Very High Density
Residential (R-6)
Inventory sites which will
allow 51 -70 du/acre.
3/4 Specific Plan → Mixed
Use
Artesia Corridor Specific Plan
→ Artesia Mixed-Use
No change from existing
mixed-use, but creation of a
new General Plan land use
category and zone
4/5 Specific Plan Artesia Corridor Specific Plan
→ 1450 Artesia Specific Plan
Proposed mixed-use
industrial/commercial/self-
storage project. Residential
to remain as legal non-
conforming.
6 Specific Plan →
Public/Institutional
Artesia Corridor Specific Plan
→ Official (O)
No change in use
CEQA
The City has begun its environmental review of the entirety of the proposed land use and zoning changes, which includes 1,270 parcels in addition to the Inventory Sites, as reviewed by Planning Commission and City Council during the Housing Element review process. However, due to the enormity of the changes which adds 13,128 net units, it has been a slow process. Every site is required to be identified and compared to the City’s GIS database, all existing development has had to be inventoried in order to be accounted for against new impacts, and methodologies have had to be established.
Based on this, the City will not realistically have an EIR ready for certification until late 2023 or early 2024, meaning that the City could not have a compliant Housing Element, or be eligible for needed funds until that time.
CEQA Guidelines section 15308 provides a categorical exemption for actions taken to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of the environment where the regulatory process involves procedures for protection. So long as the City fails to have a compliant Housing Element, it has virtually no control over development in the City and loses its ability to obtain funding to help with future planning. Changing the land use designation and zoning and establishing development standards will help protect the environment. Therefore, changing the Inventory Sites in order to have a compliant Housing Element and amending the Land Use Plan for these sites are exempt from CEQA under the above-mentioned guideline.
Additional changes to the Housing Element and zoning, such as revising Land Use categories so that they match existing development and the zoning, updating the Land
Use Plan to reflect current circumstances , and establishing new procedures would not have any impact on the environment and these changes are therefore exempt pursuant to the common sense exemption of CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3). Similarly, the adoption of a color palette will have no impact on the environmental and is also exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).
Although staff is recommending that the City Council find that these revisions are exempt from CEQA, the environmental impact report that is being prepared will still cover the impacts for all of the changes being proposed – Inventory Sites and non-Inventory Sites alike.
Submitted by: Greg Tsujiuchi, Community Development Director Date: Feburary 8, 2023 Prepared by: Lisa Kranitz, Asst. City Attorney Date: February 8, 2022 Amanda Acuna, Senior Planner Date: February 8, 2022 Attachments:
A – Comparison chart of zones
B – Zoning Summary
C – Resolution No. 6620 – adopting the Land Use Plan
• Exhibit A – Land Use Plan
• Exhibit B – Land Use Map (in 5 sections)
• Exhibit C – Parcel list
D – Urgency Ordinance No. 1847 – adopting the Zoning Changes • Exhibit A – Zoning Map (in 5 sections)
• Exhibit B – Parcel List
E– Resolution No. 6621 – adopting the Color Palette
• Exhibit A – Color list
R-3 HO-3 R-4 MUO
DEVELOPMENT
STANDARD
Lot Width 50’ interior/ 55'
corner 50' 50’ interior/ 55' corner 80' with curb cuts/55' without Lot Depth 80’ N/A 80’ N/A
Lot Area 5,000 sf 5,000 sf 5,000 sf 1/2 acre
Front Setback
20' 10' 20' 5' from ROW - front door not
on street
20' frin /ROW - front door on
street
12' - 20' - face of curb from all
else
Rear Setback 5 – 1 /2 stories 10’ – abuts R-1/R-2 5 – 1 /2 stories 10’ - ≤ 35’ and abuts R-1/R-2 10’ – abuts R-1/R-2 5’ – everything else 10’ – abuts R-1/R-2 15’ - > 35’ and abuts R-1/R-2 10’ – fronts on rear
yard 10’ – fronts on rear yard 5’ – all else but corner lot 10’ – corner lot
Side Setback 5 – 1 /2 stories 5' - 1/2 floors 5 – 1 /2 stories 10’ - ≤ 35’ and abuts R-1/R-2 10’ – abuts R-1/R-2 10' - floors 3+ 10’ – abuts R-1/R-2 15’ - > 35’ and abuts R-1/R-2 10' - corner lot 10' - corner lot/street side 10' - corner lot 5’ – all else but corner lot 10' - fronts on side
yard 10' - fronts on side yard 10’ – corner lot
Height* 35' - 3 stories 40’ – w/in 20’ of R-1/R-2 35' - 3 stories 40' - w/in 20' of R-1/R-2 40’ – w/in 20’ of collector/local 40’ – w/in 20’ of collector/local 40’/3 stories if R only 55’ – other uses or arterial
55’/4 stories – ground commercial
Density/FAR 3 - 17 du/ac 12 – 20 du/ac 20 - 25 du/ac < 1/2 ac 20 - 25 du/ac < 1/2 ac 20 - 30 du/ac ≥ 1/2 ac 20 - 30 du/ac ≥ 1/2 ac
Open Space 600 sf/unit 150 sf/unit 600 sf/unit 150 sf/unit ; 100 sf/unit - live work
Storage Space 120 c.f. 80 c.f. 120 c.f. 120 c.f.
* In MUO and all overlays- extra 5' for architectural projections
R-3 HO-3 R-4 MUO
Unit Size 400 sf – studio 400 sf - minimum No minimum - to be repealed No minimum - to be repealed No min. for affordable 600 sf – 1 bd
800 sf – 2 bd
Parking 1/unit - studio 1/unit - studio 1/unit - studio 1/unit - studio 2/unit - all others 1.5/unit - 1 & 2 bdrm 2/unit - all others 2/unit - all others .5/unit - guest 2/unit - 3+ bdrm .5/unit - guest .5/unit - guest .25/unit - guest Live Work
2/ unit
.5/unit - guest
3/1,000 sf - non residential
10/1,000 sf - restaurant
HO-4 HO-5 HO-6 R-6
DEVELOPMENT STANDARD
Lot Width 50' 50' 50' 50'
Lot Depth N/A N/A N/A N/A
Lot Area 5,000 sf 1/2 acre 1/2 acre 1/2 acre
Front Setback 10' 10' 10' 10'
Rear Setback 10’ – abuts R-1/R-2 15’ – abuts R-1/R-2 15’ – abuts R-1/R-2 15' - abuts R-1/R-2 5’ – everything else 5’ – everything else 5’ – everything else 5' - everything else
Side Setback 5' - 1/2 floors 5' - 1/2 floors 5' - 1/2 floors 5' - 1/2 floors 10' - floors 3+ 10' - floors 3+ 10' - floors 3+ 10' - floors 3+ 10' - corner lot/street side 10' - corner lot/street 10' - corner lot/street 10' - corner lot/street
Height* 40' - w/in 20' of R-1/R-2 40' - w/in 20' of R-1/R-2 40' - w/in 20' of R-1/R-2 40' - w/in 20' of R-1/R-2 40’ – w/in 20’ of
collector/local
40’ – w/in 20’ of
collector/local
40’ – w/in 20’ of
collector/local
40’ – w/in 20’ of
collector/local
55’ – 4 stories 65'/5 stories if R only 80' 75' - all else 65' - 5 stories or ground
comm. 75'/6 stories - ground com
Density/FAR 21 - 30 du/ac 31 - 50 du/ac 51 - 70 du/acr 51 - 70 du/ac
Open Space 150 sf/unit 150 sf/unit 150 sf/unit 150 sf/unit Storage Space 80 c.f. 80 c.f./120 c.f. (both listed) Unit Size 400 sf - min 400 sf - min 400 sf - min None stated
Parking 1/unit - studio 1/unit - studio 1/unit - studio 1/unit - studio
1.5/unit - 1 & 2 bdrm 1.5/unit - 1 & 2 bdrm 1.5/unit - 1 & 2 bdrm 1.5/unit - 1 & 2 bdrm 2/unit - 3+ bdrm 2/unit - 3+ bdrm 2/unit - 3+ bdrm 2/unit - 3+ bdrm .25/unit - guest .25/unit - guest .25/unit - guest .25/unit - guest Affordable/Sr - 18.43.090B Affordable/Sr - 18.43.090B Affordable/Sr - 18.43.090B Affordable/Sr - 18.43.090B
* In MUO and all overlays- extra 5' for architectural projections
1 ATTACHMENT B
SUMMARY OF MAJOR SUBSTANTIVE ZONING CODE CHANGES
Definitions - Section 5
New definitions are being added.
• “Director” is being defined to include his designee to make clear staff has the authority to issue approvals.
• A “studio unit” is essentially the same as a bachelor or efficiency unit. Terminology is being updated.
• One of the statutes which requires objective standards is the Housing Accountability Act (“HAA”). Under the HAA, a housing project includes a mixed use project if at least 2/3 of the square footage is designated for residential. This concept is being incorporated into the Zoning Code so that a development which is primarily commercial cannot claim to be a ministerial project.
New Zoning Designations – Sections 6 and 7
These sections add the new zoning designations that will be included in the zoning map.
Site Plan Review/Design Review – Sections 9, 11,
The Zoning Code currently requires Site Plan Review for any residential development of four or more unit s. Cross-references have been added to the various zones to make clear to anyone reading the specific provisions of that zone that the project will be subject to Site Plan Review.
Additionally, the Ordinance includes a new Design Review procedure. Cross-references have been added to the R-1 and R-2 zones to clarify that these approvals will be subject to that procedure.
Objective residential criteria are being added to the general provisions in Chapter 18.42.
Under state law, staff is required to review the application and notify the applicant within a given time period of any inconsistencies with the development standards and an explanation of the same. However, in order to give the Planning Commission and public a chance to see the project, noticed public hearings will be held for the Design Review.
Projects in the R -2 zone did not require Site Plan Review. While they must still comply with the objective development standards , these projects will continue to be administratively reviewed by staff.
2 Cross-reference to General Provisions – Sections 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 19, 34 Chapter 18.42 of the Zoning Code includes general provisions which apply to both commercial and residential projects. In order to make clear which provisions apply to which zones, a chart has been added to Section 18.42.010 and instead of setting forth the specific -cross references in all of the sections, there is now just a general cross - reference to the chart in Section 18.42.010.
Dwelling Size - Sections 12, 13, 14, 16
Commitments were made in the 5th and 6th Cycle Housing Elements to eliminate minimum square footage requirements. Staff has retained the existing minimum requirement of 400 square feet without any reference to number of bedrooms and all ot her square footage requirements have been eliminated. The exemption from the 400 square foot requirement for affordable housing remains.
Elimination of Mid-Step Density/Reduction in Size – Sections 13, 16 In order for a property to count towards the City’s RHNA as an Inventory Site for affordable housing, the land must be at least 0.5 acres and allow a minimum of 30 dwelling units per acre. In accordance with programs in the Housing Element, the stepped density in the R- 4 and MUO zones have been changed by eliminating the middle step. Now anything 0.5 acres or greater is allowed a maximum of 30 du/acre. Similar changes are made in the land use plan.
Chapter 18.18A – Very High Density Multi-Family Residential Zone (R-6) - Section 14 Two of the Identified Sites in the Housing Element are the automobile center and Apollo Embroidery on the south side of Artesia Boulevard located at 1610 and 1650 Artesia Boulevard. As these sites were never meant to retain their industrial uses, they are being rezoned to a new, very high density multiple-family residential zone which will allow 51 – 70 du/acre. Chapter 18.18A sets forth the provisions that will apply to this new zone. The existing uses will be allowed to remain as legal non-conforming uses.
Chapter 18.19A – Artesia Mixed Use (AMU) – Section 18
As explained in the staff report, the Artesia Corridor Specific Pl an will be rescinded with the approval of the Zoning Ordinance. The AMU chapter is a new chapter written to match what is currently developed on site and largely copies from the provisions of the Specific Plan. No other property will be subject to this zoning designation.
3 Chapter 18.21 – Housing Overlays - Section 20
Chapter 18.21 establishes the four new housing overlays that were discussed in the Housing Element – HO-3, HO -4, HO -5, and HO -6. This chapter sets forth the development standards for these overlay zones which are being placed on commercial and industrial sites throughout the City as identified in the Housing Element as Inventory Sites. A mix of commercial and residential uses will be allowed on these sites, but not a mix of industrial and residential uses.
As identified in the Housing Element, the new overlay zones allow the following densities:
minimum density
(du/acre)
maximum density
(du/acre)
HO-3 12 20
HO-4 21 30
HO-5 31 50
HO-6 51 70
Parking – Sections 14, 20, 21, 22
In an effort to remove individuals from their cars, increase affordability, and reduce GHGs, Sacramento has been making a continued push to reduce or eliminate parking standards.
Some reduced standards are required by law, such as for density bonus projects. This ordinance sets forth reduced parking standards for the R-6 and Overlay zones.
Studio 1 bdrm 2 bdrm 3 bdrm 4+ bdrm Guest
Zoning Code 1 2 2 2 2 0.5
Urgency Ord. 1 1.5 1.5 2 2 0.25
Density bonus –
most restrictive
1 1 1.5 1.5 2.5 included
The standards for the Gardena Transit Oriented Development Specific Plan on Crenshaw Boulevard allowed 1 space per unit regardless of size.
The parking standards allow for the use of mechanical parking systems such as sliding and puzzle systems. (See video-
High Density Parking Solutions For Housing - Housing Innovation Collaborative for examples of these systems.) These systems allow for a savings of valuable “real estate” as well as a reduction in costs versus traditional parking structures.
Other changes to the parking provisions include:
• A requirement to screen parking structures.
• Elimination of a requirement that parking must be included for tenants. This change is due to a push from the state, along with the trend from developers, to “unbundle” parking from a lease, meaning that a tenant would have to pay extra for a parking space. This helps encourage alternate modes of transportation. 4 • A requirement that residential parking areas be landscaped as well as commercial and industrial parking areas.
• A requirement for bicycle parking spaces in the R-6 and Overlay zones.
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In addition to adding the table discussed above, existing development standards were refined and new development standards were added. The table from Section 18.42.010 is reproduced below.
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R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 R-6 MUO AMU C-R HO
18.42.065 – Open Space - A A A A A - A A
18.42.070 – Fences and walls A A A A A A A A A
18.42.075 – Landscape - A A A A A A A A
18.42.080 – Setbacks for streets/alleys A A A A A A - A A
18.42.085 – Commercial/Industrial
setbacks - - - - - - - - -
18.42.090 – Swimming pool A A A A A A A A A
18.42.095 – Residential design A - - - - - - - -
18.42.100 – Permitted projections A A A A A A A A A
18.42.110 – Intersection visibility A A A A A A A A A
18.42.120 – Residential design criteria - A A A A A A A A
18.42.130 – Refuse enclosures - - A A A A A A A
18.42.140 – Enclosure of mechanical
equipment - A A A A A A A A
18.42.150 – Security and lighting plan - A A A A A A A A
18.42.160 – Reverse vending machines - - - - - - - - -
18.42.170 – Pedestrian amenities - - A A A A A A A
18.42.180 – Display of addresses A A A A A A A A A
18.42.190 – Pet relief area - - A A A A - A A
18.42.200 – Pre-permit requirements. - A A A A A A A A
18.42.210 – Post-permit requirements. - A A A A A A A A “-” means not applicable; “A” means the standard applies
The new residential design criteria are the standards which will apply to all residential and mixed-use housing projects with the exception of single-family homes. These standards include the orientation of the home, massing and articulation , allowed and prohibited materials, and an approved color palette consisting of over 200 colors. These colors are keyed to Behr paint colors found at Home Depot, but can be color matched at any paint store. The Community Development Department has a notebook of the color chips. Trim and accent colors may include colors not on the list provided that they do not constitute 6 more than 15%. Another new requirement is for a pet relief area in all multi -family developments of 10 units or more or for any development of fewer units that will allow dogs. Other standards are items that are usually included as conditions of approval on discretionary projects. As conditions cannot be imposed on ministerial projects, they are being added as standard code requirements. Additionally, projects will be required to comply with applicable General Plan mitigation measures.
Site Plan Review – Section 34
Additional findings have been added for a site plan review.
Chapter 18.45 - Design Review – Section 35
The Design Review procedure provides a ministerial process. The only determination to be made is that the project complies with the objective standards. This procedure will be used for affordable housing projects as well as projects in the R-2 zone. As noted in the staff report, although the standards are objective and the project ministerial, projects will still be brought before the Planning Commission at a noticed hearing. 1 RESOLUTION NO. 6620
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GARDENA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE GARDENA GENERAL
PLAN BY ADOPTING AN UPDATE TO THE LAND USE PLAN
WHEREAS, under the Housing Accountability Act (“HAA;” Government Code § 65589.5), until the City has a compliant housing element, the City must approve affordable housing developments (the “Builder’s Remedy”) on parcels anywhere in the City without regard to land use designation, zoning, or development standards; and WHEREAS, projects under the Builder’s Remedy are likely to be submitted to the City prior to the certification of the EIR and adoption of the changes as the City has already received inquiry into projects on certain sites; and WHEREAS, there are only a limited number of grounds on which the City can deny a Builder’s Remedy project; and
WHEREAS, even if a housing element complies with all requirements of State law, it is not considered to be compliant until any required rezoning has taken place; and
WHEREAS, state law requires there to be consistency between the General Plan and zoning, which means that the new zones required by the housing element need to have a corresponding land use designation; and
WHEREAS, based on recent changes to state law and court interpretations, the density of units that may be developed on a lot depends on what is set forth in the Land Use Plan if there is an inconsistency between the General Plan and zoning. Where the Land Use Plan has an upper density range, development has been allowed to thi s maximum, even if the zoning provides for a lesser density range; and WHEREAS, the City Council is desirous of protecting the existing and planned development patterns in lower density-zone areas which would be impacted by the recent changes; and
WHEREAS, the City is currently preparing an Environmental Impact Report (“EIR”) to accompany all of the land use plan and zoning changes that are set forth in the City’s Housing Element, as well as changes to other sites that also include properties that were not identified as Inventory Sites in the City’s 6
th Cycle Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, the EIR will not be ready for certification for at least another nine months; and
WHEREAS, the City has qualified for $1,979,262 in PLHA grants, which is funding for housing-related projects and programs that assist in addressing the unmet housing needs in the City; and
2 WHEREAS, HCD has recently informed the City that the City must adopt it housing element and complete the required rezoning by February 15, 2023 in order to receive its 2019 PLHA grant in the amount of $329,877; and
WHEREAS, one of the program objectives HCD asked to have added to the City’s Revised 6th Cycle Housing Element was to adopt an urgency ordinance implementing the housing overlay zones and rezoning for the inventory sites by February 15, 2023 and provide for ministerial approval; and
WHEREAS, in addition to amending the text of the Land Use Plan to add new land use designations for the overlay areas and very high density areas, the Land Use Element has been updated to include technical updates; and
WHEREAS, at a special meeting held on January 31, 2023, the Planning Commission of the City of Gardena held a duly noticed public hearing on this matter, at which time it considered all evidence presented, both written and oral; and WHEREAS, at the close of the public hearing the Planning Commission adopted a resolution recommending that the City Council adopt this Resolution and City staff file a Notice of Exemption; and
WHEREAS, at a special meeting held on February 15, 2023, the City Council of the City of Gardena held a duly noticed public hearing on this matter, at which time it considered all evidence presented, both written and oral; and WHEREAS, prior to adopting this Resolution, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 6619 readopting the Revised 6
th Cycle 2021 - 2029 Housing Element;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Findings.
A. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.
B. The amendment to the Land Use Plan will be consistent with the objectives, policies, general policies of the other plans and elements of the Gardena General Plan.
The amendment implements the 6
th Cycle 2021- 2029 Housing Element.
C. The changes set forth herein represent good land
use practices which are
required by the public necessity, convenience and the general welfare SECTION 2. Adoption of Land Use Plan. The City Council hereby adopts the Updated Land Use Plan attached hereto as Exhibit A. The Land Use Plan includes an updated Land Use map, a copy of which is separately attached hereto as Exhibit B. The changes to each parcel are set forth on Exhibit C.
3 SECTION 3. No Net Loss. As set forth in the staff report which is incorporated by reference, the changes to the Land Use Plan will not create any loss in density.
SECTION 4. C EQA. The City Council hereby determines that the Updated Land U se Plan is exempt from CEQA.
Without changes to the Land Use Map and corresponding changes to the City’s zoning, the City will not have a compliant housing element which will leave the City open to the possibility of developments being built anywhere in the City without regard to land use, zoning, or development standards. The changes allow the City to protect the environment by establishing density limits and allowing corresponding zoning to be adopted which will set forth development standards. Adoption is therefore exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15308. None of the exceptions to the exemption would apply.
Outside of changes to the land use designations, the other changes to the Land Use Plan were technical in nature, amending the document to reflect current circumstances. These changes are also exempt pursuant to the common sense exemption of CEQA Guidelines 15061(b)(3).
SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be effective on the thirty-first day after passage.
SECTION 6. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution; shall cause the same to be entered among the original Resolutions of said City; and shall make a minute of the passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings of the City Council of said City in the minutes of the meeting at which the same is passed and adopted.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 15th day of February, 2023.
TASHA CERDA, Mayor
ATTEST:
MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CARMEN VASQUEZ, City Attorney
Exhibit A – Land Use Plan
Exhibit B – Land Use Map
Exhibit C – Parcel List
Gardena General Plan
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Authority
The State of California has mandated, through Title 7, Chapter 3, Article 5, the requirement that city and county governments adopt a general plan. Section 65302(a) requires a land use element as part of the general plan and reads as follows:
“A land use element which designates the proposed general distribution and general location and extent of the uses of the land for housing, business, industry, open space, including agriculture, natural resources, recreation and enjoyment of scenic beauty, education, public buildings and grounds, and other categories of public and private uses of the land. The land use element shall include a statement of the standards of population density and building intensity recommended for the various districts and other territory covered by the plan which are subject to flooding and shall be reviewed annually with respect to such areas.”
Purpose
The purpose of the land use element of a general plan is to improve the use of the land and relationships between the different land uses in the way that best serves the health, safety, welfare and convenience of the general public. Of all sections and elements of the general plan, the land use element is the foundation and focal point of the general plan. However, it does not stand alone. Significant policy exchange and interaction must exist with the other general plan elements to form a basis for a successful general plan.
Gardena is a fully developed city and, to a large degree, the land use pattern is established. Therefore, the purpose of the Gardena General Plan 2006, as updated in 2023, is to focus on refinements to the land use patterns and polices which will encourage community rejuvenation and address changes in the marketplace and demands for housing imposed by the State that have occurred since the original General Plan was adopted in 1975. Ideally, these refinements will enhance the community over time and provide direction for the future growth of the community.
Relationship to Other Plans and Planning Tools
There are eight mandated elements to the General Plan: Land Use; Circulation; Housing; Conservation; Open Space; Noise; Safety; and Environmental Justice. Gardena has adopted each of these elements, although some elements are grouped together under a “super” element and the documents are referred to as plans, rather than elements.
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includes an Economic Development Plan, a Community Design Plan, and a Circulation Plan.
The inseparable relationship between the Land Use Plan and all other plans and elements in the General Plan is especially true with the mandated Circulation Plan, Open Space Plan and Housing Element. Of all the elements required by State law, the Land Use Plan has the broadest scope. Since it governs how land is to be utilized, virtually all of the issues and policies contained in other elements are embodied and reflected in the Land Use Plan. The Land Use Plan should serve to promote a balance between and among conflicting forces of growth and change as represented by the other plans and elements.
In Gardena’s case, with a well -defined land use pattern in existence, the land use refinements discussed in this Land Use Plan need to take into consideration the impact on traffic, housing, noise, etc. Every aspect of the environment is directly or indirectly affected by land use; this is true also of the social and economic sectors.
The General Plan Law and Guidelines and the Planning, Zoning, and Development Laws govern the scope and content of the Land Use Plan for the State (California Government Code Sections 65000 et seq.). Several regional plans and programs are also considered in the formulation, adoption, and implementation of local land use policy and they are discussed as follows.
SCAG CONNECT SoCal 2020 - 2045
In 2012, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) adopted the 2012- 2035 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS). On September 3, 2020, SCAG’s Regional Council adopted the updated RTP/SCS, known as Connect SoCal (2020-2045) which covers SCAG’s six -county region (Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura). “Connect SoCal is a long - range visioning plan that builds on and expands land use and transportation strategies established over several planning cycles to increase mobility options and achieve a more sustainable growth pattern.”
In addition to the mobility component of the plan, it also complies with California's Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Act of 2008 (SB 375), which required SCAG to develop a regional “Sustainable Communities Strategy” of land use, housing, and transportation policies that will move the region towards meeting the greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction target. Connect SoCal also includes land use and transportation policies, as well as population, household and employment growth forecasts for local jurisdictions. These forecasts were developed using a bottom-up approach with input from local governments and incorporating local general plans.
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According to Connect SoCal, almost the entirety of Gardena is located within a High Quality Transit Area. Despite Connect SoCal predicting an increase of 3,100 households (occupied housing units) between 2020 and 2040 for a total of 24,200 households, SCAG assigned Gardena a Regional Housing Needs Assessment of 5,735 dwelling units between 2021 and 2029. This unprecedented increase was due to the Department of Housing and Community Development’s projection of a need for 1,341,827 housing units throughout the SCAG region based on projected and existing needs.
Gardena Municipal Code
As required by State law, the Gardena Municipal Code serves as the primary tool for implementing the goals and policies of the Land Use Plan in the General Plan. Title 18 of the Municipal Code pertains to Zoning and it specifies the types of allowable uses, as well as development standards such as minimum lot size, building heights , setbacks, parking standards, and others. The Land Use Plan defines the land use policies and the Zoning Ordinance provides the detailed and specific regulations and standards for all development projects within the City.
Concurrent with the adoption of this Land Use Plan, additional zones and development standards are being added to the Zoning Code to address the new polices, particularly with respect to higher density development and overlay zones and to bring the Zoning Code into compliance with the General Plan. Additionally , this Land Use Plan and the Zoning Code have been updated to address the housing programs that were set forth in the Housing Elements since the adoption of the General Plan in 2006, including the most recent adoption of the 6th Cycle 2021-2029 Housing Element.
Specific Plans
Specific Plans are a statutory creation (Government Code § 65450 et seq.). Specific plans are either advisory or regulatory documents that provide more focused guidance and regulation for particular areas. Specific plans are a useful tool to implement planning and development goals within selected areas by adopting unique standards and requirements.
Generally, specific plans include land use, circulation and infrastructure plans, development standards, design guidelines, and all specific plans must include phasing, financing, and implementation plans.
Specific plans can provide for all residential uses, all commercial uses, or a mix of uses as determined appropriate. Specific plans are also useful in allowing the City to provide for site specific high-density residential and mixed-use residential development which is required to meet the City’s obligations under State housing law.
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As of the 2023 revision of this Land Use Plan, there are eleven approved specific plans within the City of Gardena, all for residential development. A twelfth specific plan area is identified which will be for commercial and industrial development. Each specific plan is summarized in the following Table LU-1.
Much of the recent new housing construction in Gardena occurred through the implementation of sp ecific plans. The Gardena Transit Oriented Development Specific Plan, adopted in 2021, the newest residential specific plan in Gardena, introduced 265 residential units. In total, over 880 residential units have been or will be developed in the specific plan areas . As of December 2022, the City received applications for two new specific plans, one on Normandie Avenue and one on Western Avenue, for high density residential uses where the current land use regulations do not allow for such use .
Between the two specific plans, they propose an additional 599 new residential units.
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Gardena Specific Plans
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Adoption
Year
Location Description
Emerald Square 1999 177th St. between Budlong
Ave. and Vermont Ave.
159 single-family homes within a
21.5-acre gated community.
Redondo Village 1999 Redondo Beach Blvd. west
of Van Ness Ave.
Two gated residential communities
consisting of 65 detached
condominium units on 5 acres.
Gardena Village 1999 North side of Artesia Blvd.
between Denker St. and
Western Ave.
59 detached condominium units
within a 5.7-acre gated community.
Cottage Place 2003 Budlong Ave. between
144th St. and 146th St.
35 detached condominium units
within a 2.9-acre gated community.
Normandie Estates
Normandie Courtyard
2004
2019
Southeast corner of
Normandie Ave. and 168th
St.
21 detached condominiums in a 1.5-
acre gated community. In 2019, 9
units added on 0.71 additional acre.
Carnelian 2004 Vermont Ave. between
141st St. and 135th St.
101 single-family detached homes in
an 11.4-acre gated community.
Normandie Place 2008 14532–14602
Normandie Ave.
12 single-family homes in a 38,280
square foot area.
Ascot Village 2011 1249 W. 139th St. 14 single-family homes in a 43,000 square foot area
Platinum Row 2015 14504 S. Normandie Ave. 96 townhome development on a
4.69-acre property
Western Avenue 2017 16958 Western Ave. 46 attached condominiums on a
2.31-acre property
Gardena Transit
Oriented
Development
2021 12850–12900 Crenshaw
Blvd.
265 residential units on a 1.33 acre
property
1450 Artesia Future plan
to be
adopted
Southeast corner of
Artesia Blvd. and
Normandie Ave.
To be developed with industrial and
commercial uses
Source: City of Gardena
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Land Use - 2023
Gardena is a highly urbanized city that is approximately 99 % developed. In 2005 there were 44 acres of land considered vacant in the City ; in January 2013, this was reduced to 31.7 acres of vacant land. And as of February 2023, th ere are only 7.5 vacant acres remaining, which includes approximately 3 acres known as the Gardena Sumps which cannot be developed. The predominant land use has been and remains single- family residential, which now accounts for 33.2 % of the total area of the City. Remaining residential land uses, which includes two units and above, as well as mobile home parks, account for approximately 12 % of the City. Commercial uses, which are primarily located along Artesia Boulevard, Redondo Beach Boulevard, Crenshaw Avenue, and Western Avenue, cover 10.12 % of the total. Industrial uses accounted for 14.9% and are largely located north of Rosecrans Avenue between Van Ness Avenue and Normandie Avenue.
Streets and rights-of-way account for 21.7 percent of City land.
Table LU-2 presents the actual land uses in the City and Figure LU-1 illustrates the actual land use distribution as it exists as of January 2023. These general descriptions are not meant to be coextensive with the land use designations set forth in Table LU-3 .
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Land Use - 2023
Land Use Description Acres Percentage
Land Use Description Acres Percentage
Residential - Single 1,245.08 33.21%
Residential - Double, Duplex, Or Two Units 93.82 2.50%
Residential - Three Units (Any Combination) 50.88 1.36% Residential - Four Units (Any Combination) 77.46 2.07%
Residential - Five Or More Apartments Or Units 159.00 4.24% Residential - Manufactured Home Park 52.39 1.40%
Commercial 379.44 10.12%
Industrial 557.46 14.87%
Recreational 18.89 0.50%
Institutional 79.00 2.11%
Public 214.60 5.72%
Vacant 7.42 0.20%
Right Of Way 814.00 21.71%
Total 3,749.43
Source Los Angeles County, Office of the Assessor
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Existing Land Uses, 2023
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Land Use Designation
With the adoption of this updated Land Use Plan, land uses are now separated into base designations and overlay designations as shown in Table LU -3. This table also includes the acreage and distribution throughout the City. The Land Use Policy Map identifies a land use designation for each parcel of land in the City and guides the City’s desired future development patterns until the next General Plan update. The location of permitted land uses are shown in Figure LU-2, General Plan Land Use Policy map.
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General Plan Land Use, Updated 2023
Land Use Acres Percent
BASE DESIGNATIONS
Single Family Residential 987.71 26.34%
Low Density Residential 167.53 4.47%
Medium Density Residential 333.23 8.89%
High Density Residential 109.24 2.91%
Very High Density Residential 7.61 0.20%
Commercial Residential 18.51 0.49%
Home Business 19.46 0.52%
Artesia Mixed Use 10.71 0.29%
Specific Plan 62.94 1.68%
Neighborhood Commercial 34.77 0.93%
Commercial 419.89 11.20%
Industrial 545.07 14.54%
Public/Institutional 224.27 5.98%
Streets and Right of Ways 808.24 21.56%
TOTAL CITY 3749.19 100.0%
OVERLAY DESIGNATIONS
Mixed Use Overlay 154.46
Medium Density Overlay 17.81
High Density Overlay 30 45.372
High Density Overlay 50 65.59
Very High Density Overlay 70 60.57
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Density and Intensity
State law requires a precise description of the various land use designations using two universal terms—density and intensity. Density and intensity are terms used to describe the level of development existing or permitted on a lot or parcel of land.
Density is one method of describing the residential land use categories and it refers to the number of housing units per acre of land. Density does not define the type of housing; therefore, zoning codes and general plans often include sub-categories to describe the type of housing, such as single family and multipl e family. For example, areas with apartments have higher densities than traditional single-family neighborhoods.
Intensity frequently applies to commercial and industrial land use categories. A method of defining intensity is the relationship between the total floor area of a building and the total area of the lot. This quantification is known as the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) which is determined by dividing the total building floor area by the total size of the parcel. For instance, a 10,000 square foot buildi ng on a 20,000 square foot lot has an FAR of 0.5.
Generally, commercial corridors along arterials are at higher intensities than neighborhood retail developments.
As shown in Figure LU -3, a building with the same FAR can be designed in different ways—as a low-rise building covering most of the lot, as a mid-size structure with less lot coverage, or as a taller structure with ample surrounding open space.
Figure LU-3Floor Area Ratio
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Residential Designations
The City of Gardena offers several designations for housing products of varying densities to meet the demand of current and future residents. Each residential designation is defined in the following sections. It should be noted that other compatible uses in residential neighborhoods include schools, parks, child care facilities, churches, and in certain instances mixed uses (residential and commercial). The maximum densities listed below do not include accessory dwelling units, junior accessory dwelling units, or additional types of residential units which are allowed by state law and explicitly excluded from density limits.
Single Family Residential
(Maximum Density: 9 units per acre: maximum 1 dwelling per lot) The single-family areas within Gardena are recognized as the backbone of the community and serve as one of its most important assets. The Single Family Residential designation is implemented by the Single- Family Residential (R -1) zone, which provides for t he development of conventional single-family detached houses. The Single Family Residential category is the largest land use category in the City. It occupies over one-quarter (26.34%) of all the land in the City and represents approximately one half (50.7%) of all residentially designated land in the General Plan.
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Low Density Residential
(Maximum Density: 17 units per acre: maximum 2 dwellings per lot) This designation allows for two units on a lot,
whether single- family attached or and
detached units. such as duplexes. This
category is implemented by the Low Density
Multiple-Family Residential (R- 2) zone and
represents 167.53 acres, which is
approximately 4.5% of all residentially
designated land in the General Plan.
Medium Density Residential
(Density: 12 -17 units per acre)
The Medium Density Residential
designation is intended to provide for
a range of multiple -family living
environments. This category is
implemented by the Medium Density
Multiple-Family Residential (R -3)
zone. This type of development could
include lower density multi -unit
residential development such as
townhome style units and higher
density single- family residential
development. This designation
covers 333.23 acres, or
approximately 9% of all residentially
designated land in the City.
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High Density Residential
(Density: 20 – 25 units per acre for lots less than 0.5 acres; Density: 20 – 30 units per acre for lots 0.5 acres or greater) The High Density Residential designation provides for a high quality, multiple- family living environment. This category is implemented by the High Density Multiple- Family Residential (R-4) zone and consists of two to three story multi-unit buildings. The High Density Residential land use designation accounts for 109.24 acres—slightly less than 3 percent of land in the City.
Very High Density Residential
(Density: 51-70 units per acre)
The Very High Density Residential category provides for the highest concentration of residential units in the City. This designation is provided on two industrial lots that were part of a specific plan that did not develop as intended. This category is implemented by the Very High Density Multiple-Family Residential (R-6) zone and consists of 7.61 acres or one fifth of one percent of the City..
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Overlay Designations
The mixed-use overlay concept was originally introduced in 2006. The 2023 update of the Land Use Plan introduces four new housing overlays to account for the increased densities that are required to comply with the programs set forth in the City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element. The purpose of the overlay designations is to allow greater flexibility of development alternatives and provide opportunities for housing to meet the City’s housing needs. The overlays allow properties to be developed either in accordance with the underlying land use, as residential areas, or as a combination of commercial and residential uses.
In all of the designations, the mixed-use development may either be horizontal (residential behind or alongside commercial) or vertical (residential and commercial in the same building). Mixed use allows greater flexibili ty of development alternatives and allows for higher density residential development. Unlike the original Mixed-Use Overlay which only applied to certain commercial properties, the new housing overlay zones introduce the ability to allow residential uses o r mixed residential and commercial uses in industrial zones. Specific Plans can also allow for mixed-use development.
Mixed-Use Overlay
(Density: 20 – 25 units per acre for lots less than 0.5 acres; Density: 20 – 30 units per acre for lots 0.5 acres or greater; FAR: 0.5 for non-residential component)
The mixed-use overlay was the original overlay designation first adopted in 2006. This designation basically matches the High Density 30 Overlay in terms of density. There are 154.5 acres of Mixed- Use Overlay in the City. The underlying acreage is as of follows:
Neighborhood Commercial —13 acres; Commercial —101 acres; and Industrial —23 acres.
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Medium Density 20 Overlay
(Density: 12-20 units per acre)
There are 17 acres of the Medium Density 20 Overlay in the City. The underlying acreage is as of follows: Commercial —5 acres; Homes Business —1.91 acres; and Industrial —
10.1 acres. This designation has a maximum density of 20 units per acre and development standards that are similar to the standards of the Medi um Density Residential designation and the R-3 zone. The corresponding overlay in the Zoning Code is HO-3.
High Density 30 Overlay
(Density: 21-30 units per acre)
There are 44.2 acres of the High Density 30 Overlay in the City. The underlying acreage is as of follows: Commercial—6.19 acres; and Industrial—38.08 acres. This designation has a maximum density of 30 units per acre and development standards that closely adhere to the standards of the High Density Residential designation and the R -4 zone.
The corresponding overlay in the Zoning Code is HO-4.
High Density 50 Overlay
(Density: 31-50 units per acre)
There are 62.3 acres of High Density 50 Overlay in the City. The underlying acreage is as follows: Home Business —0.69 acres: Commercial —35.7 acres; In dustrial—23.92 acres; and Public and Institutional—1.89 acres. This designation allows density up to 50 unit per acre and corresponds to HO-5 overlay zone.
Very High Density 70 Overlay
(Density: 51-70 units per acre)
There are 68.2 acres of Very High Density 70 Overlay in Gardena. The underlying acreage is as follows: Commercial—36.40 acres; and Industrial—32.17 acres. The Very High Density 70 Overlay designation is for select areas where 70 units per acre can be accommodated and are most compatible with nearby uses. The corresponding overlay zone is HO-6, which is similar to the R-6 zone with respect to development standards.
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Mixed-Use Designations
The Mixed- Use designations are much like the overlay designations in th at they are intended to provide for the co-existence of residential and commercial, office or industrial uses in the same area, and even within the same building or on the same lot. Mixed-use areas create a more vibrant community and help reduce reliance on personal vehicles.
Home Business
(Maximum Density: 9 units per acre; maximum 1 dwelling per lot) The Home Business designation allows specified businesses and industrial uses to be located on lots occupied by single- family residences. This limited area is located in the southern portion of the City, generally between 178th Street, Hobart Boulevard, 182nd Street and Denker Avenue.
Commercial Residential
(Density: 24 - 34 units per acre)
There are 18.51 acres of Commercial Residential in the City. The Commercial Residential designation is located along Gardena Boulevard between Normandie Boulevard and Vermont Boulevard. This designation allows for a mix of commercial and residential uses.
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Artesia Mixed Use
(Maximum Density: 18 units per acre)
The Artesia Mixed- Use designation covers the residential areas of the former Artesia Corridor Specific Plan and amounts to 10.71 acres. As with the previous Specific Plan, this use continues to allow a mix of residential, live-work and commercial. The maximum density is slightly higher than the maximum for Medium Density Residential but lower than the minimum density in High Density Residential or High Density 30 Overlay.
Non-Residential Designations
Gardena is a vibrant city that offers a variety of non- residential services for its residents and visitors. The non- residential land use designations include Neighborhood Commercial, Commercial, Industrial, and Public/Institutional uses. The commercial uses are located primarily along major streets to conveniently service the public. The industrial uses are located primarily in the northern and southern portions of the City, while the public uses are distributed throughout the City.
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Neighborhood Commercial
(Maximum Permitted FAR: 0.5)
The Neighborhood
Commercial designation is
intended to serve the
surrounding residential
neighborhood or cluster
surrounding residential
neighborhoods with uses such
as smaller scale food markets,
drug stores, restaurants,
childcare centers, health clubs,
and other neighborhood-
oriented retail and professional
uses. It is implemented by the
Commercial (C- 2) and Parking
(P) zones.
Commercial
(Maximum Permitted FAR: 0.5 in general; up to 2.75 for specific uses described in the Zoning Code)
The Commercial land use designation
provides for a wide range of larger scale
commercial uses to serve both the needs of
the City and the region. It is intended for
commercial uses such as regional retail,
automobile dealerships, supermarkets ,
financial centers, professional offi ces,
restaurants, and other commercial uses
oriented to the traveling public. Its
corresponding zoning are Business and
Professional Office (C -P), General
Commercial (C-3), Heavy Commercial (C -4)
and Parking (P). Higher FARs of up to 2.75
may be allowed under the Zoning Code for
specific uses or zones.
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Industrial
(Maximum Permitted FAR: 1.0 in general; up to 2.00 for specific uses described in the Zoning Code)
The Industrial land use designation
allows for a wide variety of clean and
environmentally friendly industries,
technology-related uses, supporting
facilities, and business parks. Most
of the Industrial land use designation
is located in the northern portion of
the City and is implemented by the
Industrial (M -1) and General
Industrial (M-2) zones. Higher FARs
of up to 2.0 may be allowed under
the Zoning Code for specific uses or
zones.
Public/Institutional
The Public/Institutional land use designation
provides for a wide range of public and
quasi-public uses, including government
offices, transportation facilities, parks,
schools, public utilities, public libraries, non-
profit senior housing and other public uses.
It is implemented by the Official (O) zoning
designation.
Summary
Table LU-4 provides a summary of the land
use designation, density/intensity, and
corresponding zoning.
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Table LU-4
Summary of the Land Use Designation, Density/
Intensity, and Corresponding Zoning
Land Use Designation Zoning
Residential Designations Density1
(in du/ac)
Single Family Residential 9 (max 1
per lot) R-1 Single Family Residential
Low Density Residential 17 (max 2
per lot) R-2 Low Density Multiple Family Residential
Medium Density Residential 12 - 17 R-3 Medium Density Residential High Density Residential
20 - 25
20 - 30
R-4 High Density Residential
< 0.5 acres
≥ 0.5 acres
Very High Density Residential 51 - 70 R-6 Very High Density Residential Home Business 9 (max 1
per lot) H-B Home Business
Overlay Designations
Mixed Use Overlay
20 - 25
20 - 30
MUO Mixed Use Overlay
< 0.5 acres
≥ 0.5 acres
Medium Density 20 Overlay 12 - 20 HO-3 Medium Density 20 Overlay High Density 30 Overlay 21 - 30 HO-4 High Density 30 Overlay High Density 50 Overlay 31 - 50 HO-5 High Density 50 Overlay Very High 70 Density Overlay 51 - 70 HO-6 Very High Density 70 Overlay Mixed Use Designations
Commercial Residential 24 - 34 C-R Commercial Residential Artesia Mixed Use 18 AMU Artesia Mixed Use
Non-Residential
Designations
Floor Area
Ratio
Neighborhood Commercial 0.5 C-2 Commercial
P Parking
Commercial 0.5 - 2.75
C-P Business and Professional Office
C-3 General Commercial
C-4 Heavy Commercial
P Parking
Industrial 1.0 - 2.0 M-1 Industrial
M-2 General Industrial
Public/Institutional N/A O Official
Other
Specific Plan (see Table LU-1)
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Holding Capacity Analysis
Gardena is virtually built out, with 99.2 percent of the total area developed. There are approximately 7.42 acres of vacant land currently available for development. As a result, future development will either occur through limited infill development , through recycling of existing developed land, or through utilization of the overlay zones.
Table LU-5 provides an estimate of the total number of dwelling units planned and the resulting population, and Table LU -6 estimates the potential future development in building square feet of commercial, industrial and public uses within the City. These estimates are based on assumptions of future dwelling unit densities and commercial and industrial building intensities.
Since the original estimates were prepared in 2006, a number of assumptions were corrected to provide a more accurate estimate of development. In the June 2012 update there was a recognition that to more accurately represent buildout, development in the mixed use overlay designation should be calculated at 50 percent residential and 5 0 percent non-residential. In the 2013 update there was further adjustment to reflect that the Mixed Use designation is made up of two distinct zones, one which allow s up to 34 dwelling units per acre (C -R zone) and one which allows only 9 dwelling units p er acre (H-B zone). Furthermore, it was recognized that development in the C-R zone should be allocated as 60 percent residential and 40 percent non-residential. In the 2023 update, the housing population per dwelling unit was increased to match current es timates.
Realistic capacities for the Single Family and Low Density Residential designations were updated to match the maximum allowed dwelling units per lot and the High Density Residential and Mixed -Use Overlay designation were updated to reflect the cha nge in allowed density per range of lot size. Lastly, the capacity for the new housing overlay designations were included in the 2023 update.
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Table LU-5
General Plan Land Use – Residential Capacity
Updated January 2023
Land Use Designation Acres
Max.
Density
(du/acre)
Realistic
Density
Dwelling
Units Pop./ DU
Estimated
Populatio
n
Single Family 987.71 9 (1 du/lot) 1 du/lot 7,194 2.89 20,791 Low Density 167.53 9 (2 du/lot) 2 du/lot 2,372 2.89 6,855 Medium Density 333.23 17 17 5,665 2.89 16,372
High Density
(<0.5 acres) 74.18 25 22 1,632 2.89 4,716
(> 1.0 acres) 35.06 30 24 841 2.89 2,431
Very High Density 7.61 51-70 60 457 2.89 1,321
Commercial Residential (a) 1.9 24-34 24 46 2.89 133
Home Business 19.46 9 (1 du/lot) 9 (1 du/lot) 139 2.89 402 Artesia Mixed Use 10.71 - - 157 2.89 457
Public/Institutional (b) 224.27 - - 259 1 259
Specific Plan 55.27 - - 882 2.89 2,549
City Subtotal 1,917 19,644 56,286
OVERLAY DESIGNATIONS
(<0.5 acres) 34.78 20 22 765 2.89 2,212
(> 0.5 acres) 42.5 30 24 1,020 2.89 2,948
Medium Density 20 Overlay (b) 8.5 12-20 17 150 2.89 434 High Density 30 Overlay (b) 22.1 21-30 24 530 2.89 1,532 High Density 50 Overlay (b) 31.15 31-50 40 1,246 2.89 3,601 Very High 70 Density Overlay (b) 34.1 51-70 60 2,046 2.89 5,913 Overlay Subtotal 173.13 16,640
(a) 1.9 acres is 10% of the total 18.5 acres in the C-R zone. (b) Assumes 50% of total acreage for residential development.
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Table LU-6
Commercial, Industrial, and Public Use Capacity – Updated 2023 Land Use Designation Acres
Realistic
Intensity
(FAR) Capacity (SF)
Commercial Residential (a) 16.6 0.75 542,322
Mixed-Use HB (b) 9.4 0.3 122,839
Neighborhood Commercial 34.77 0.5 757,291
Commercial 419.9 0.5 9,145,422
Industrial 545.1 0.5 11,872,278
Public/Institutional 224.3 1,065,000
City Total 1,250.07 23,505,152
Mixed-Use Overlay 77.23 0.3 1,009,242
CITY TOTAL 1,327.30 24,514,394
(a) 16.6 acres is 90% of the total 18.5 acres in the C-R zone. (b)Assumes 50% of total acreage for non-residential development
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Goals and Policies
Residential Land Use
LU Goal 1 Preserve and protect existing single- family and low/medium -density residential neighborhoods while promoting the development of additional high quality housing types in the City.
Policies
LU 1.1: Promote sound housing and attractive and safe residential neighborhoods.
LU 1.2: Protect existing sound residential neighborhoods from incompatible uses and development.
LU 1.3: Protect the character of lower density residential neighborhoods.
LU 1.4: Locate new medium - and high- density residential developments near neighborhood and community shopping centers with comm ensurate high levels of community services and facilities.
LU 1.5: Provide adequate residential amenities such as open space, recreation, off-street parking and pedestrian features in multi- family residential developments.
LU 1.6: Ensure residential densi ties are compatible with available public service and infrastructure systems.
LU 1.7: Preserve the City’s residential buildings of historic and cultural significance.
LU 1.8: Minimize through-traffic on residential streets.
LU 1.9: Allow well designed and attractive residential mixed-use development to occur on existing underutilized commercial/industrial blocks designated as Mixed-Use Overlay.
LU 1.10: Provide adequate off -street parking, open space and landscaping for both residential and business use in all mixed-use developments.
LU 1.11: Design infill development to be compatible and consistent with the existing low- density character of residential neighborhoods.
LU 1.12: Require infill development to provide adequate amenities to minimize the impact of such development on the immediate neighborhood and on City services generally, including off-street parking to meet the additional demand placed on street parking.
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LU 1.13: Allow for increased density through the use of Specific Plans where the City determines that there would be a benefit to the community, including meeting the City’s housing obligations.
Non-Residential Land Use
LU Goal 2 Develop and preserve high quality commercial centers and clean industrial uses that benefit the City’s tax base, create jobs and provide a full range of services to the residents and businesses.
Policies
LU 2.1: Require ample landscaping and high level maintenance in all new and existing commercial and industrial developments.
LU 2.2: Encourage the assembly of smaller commercial properties into larger centers and discourage the subdivision of larger commercial/industrial sites into smaller parcels.
LU 2.3: Encourage a balanced distribution of neighborhood commercial development throughout the City.
LU 2.4: Provide neighborhood commercial centers with convenient and safe pedestrian access.
LU Goal 3 Provide high quality, attractive and well -maintained commercial, industrial, and public environments that enhance the image and vitality of the City.
Policies
LU 3.1: Require adequate off -street parking, internal circulation and loading spaces for commercial developments.
LU 3.2: Encourage the upgrade and re- habilitation of existing commercial and industrial building facades and sites.
LU 3.3: Attract commercial and industrial uses that minimize adverse impacts on surrounding land uses and are economically beneficial to the City in terms of revenue generation and employment opportunities.
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LU 3.4: Promote the development and preservation of attractive commercial and industrial development with ample landscape treatment, adequate parking and the full range of customer amenities.
LU 3.5: New commercial and industrial developments shall meet or exceed local and state requirements pertaining to noise , air, water, seismic safety and any other applicable environmental regulations.
LU 3.6: Require the mitigation or remediation of potentially hazardous conditions in the City.
LU 3.7: Require all outdoor storage to be concealed from view from the public ri ght of ways and adjoining land uses.
LU 3.8: Require loading and unloading of materials to be conducted completely on private property and out of sight from a public street.
LU 3. 9: Ensure new development provides adequate improvements, dedications, and fees to the City to fully cover the cost of the City services and facilities.
LU 3. 10: Promote conformance of existing nonconforming commercial and industrial development through assembly, consolidation and/or joint venture.
Public and Institutional
LU Goal 4 Provide the highest quality of public facilities possible to meet the needs of the City’s residents and businesses and promote the City’s image and cultural heritage.
Policies
LU 4.1: Design parks and public facilities that enhance the appearance of the surrounding areas and promote the City’s identity.
LU 4.2: Require all new public buildings to provide adequate and safe off -street parking facilities to accommodate employees and the public.
LU 4.3: Design public improvements to encourage pedestrian activity and access and to provide safe and convenient pedestrian circulation.
LU 4.4: Utilize public easements and right of ways (flood control, power lines) for recreational, open space, and beautification purposes.
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LU 4.5: Encourage th e preservation of historical and cultural locations and monuments that highlight the heritage of the City.
LU 4.6: Preserve and maintain as open space those areas in the City that serve as significant natural habitats.
LU 4.7: Provide adequate public facilities and services for the convenience and safety of each neighborhood.
LU 4.8: Promote the development of the Civic Center area as the focal point of the community and expand the Civic Center to Western Avenue.
LU Goal 5 Create opportunity for diversity in housing opportunities through the City.
Policies
LU 5.1: Encourage higher density housing near arterials and collector streets for all income levels throughout the City.
LU 5.2: Develop and maintain objective development standards for higher density housing to ensure quality development for all income levels.
LU 5.3: Require adequate amenities, open space, and landscaping for new housing developments.
LU 5.4: Provide high-quality housing for current and future residents at all income levels to achieve a balanced community.
LU 5.5: Provide opportunities for a variety of housing types throughout the City.
1 New Overlay Land Use Table
Address APN Existing Land
Use
New Overlay
Land Use
13430 CRENSHAW BLVD 4060004040
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
13226 CRENSHAW BLVD 4060004021
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
13400 CRENSHAW BLVD 4060004038
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
13236 CRENSHAW BLVD 4060004035
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
13424 CRENSHAW BLVD 4060004025
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
13416 CRENSHAW BLVD 4060004027
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
NA 4060004041
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
13214 CRENSHAW BLVD 4060004022
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
13310 CRENSHAW BLVD 4060004037
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
13100 CRENSHAW BLVD 4060004013
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
13208 CRENSHAW BLVD 4060004023
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
13120 CRENSHAW BLVD 4060004011
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
13112 CRENSHAW BLVD 4060004012
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
13204 CRENSHAW BLVD 4060004010
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
NA 4059022015
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
Exhibit C - Parcel List
2 13610 CRENSHAW BLVD 4059022014
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
13500 CRENSHAW BLVD 4059022024
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
13514 CRENSHAW BLVD 4059022018
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
13510 CRENSHAW BLVD 4059022019
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
13600 CRENSHAW BLVD 4059022016
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
13520 CRENSHAW BLVD 4059022017
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
13920 CRENSHAW BLVD 4059021017
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
13904 CRENSHAW BLVD 4059021018
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
NA 4059022026
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
14160 CRENSHAW BL. 4059021004
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
14100 CRENSHAW BLVD 4059021009
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
14150 CRENSHAW BLVD 4059021005
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
14008 CRENSHAW BLVD 4059021013
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
NA 4059021014
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
NA 4059021015
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
NA 4059021011
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
3 14124 CRENSHAW BLVD 4059021021
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
14044 CRENSHAW BLVD 4059021010
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
14030 CRENSHAW BLVD 4059021012
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
14160 CRENSHAW BLVD 4059021003
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
14516 CRENSHAW BLVD 4064012009 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
14504 CRENSHAW BLVD 4064012011 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
14626 CRENSHAW BLVD 4064012024 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
14600 CRENSHAW BLVD 4064012027 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
14520 CRENSHAW BLVD 4064012029 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
14526 CRENSHAW BLVD 4064012028 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
14614 CRENSHAW BLVD 4064012025 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
14510 CRENSHAW BLVD 4064012010 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
14604 CRENSHAW BLVD 4064012026 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
14426 CRENSHAW BLVD 4064012030 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
2200 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 4060001029 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
12816 VAN NESS AVE 4061001029 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
2150 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 4061001012 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
14007 VAN NESS AVE 4059017031
General
Commercial
Medium
Density 20
Overlay
14115 VAN NESS AVE 4059017027
General
Commercial
Medium
Density 20
Overlay
14111 VAN NESS AVE 4059017028
General
Commercial
Medium
Density 20
Overlay
4 14017 VAN NESS AVE 4059017029
General
Commercial
Medium
Density 20
Overlay
14015 VAN NESS AVE 4059017030
General
Commercial
Medium
Density 20
Overlay
13971 VAN NESS AVE 4059017033
General
Commercial
Medium
Density 20
Overlay
13945 VAN NESS AVE 4059017035
General
Commercial
Medium
Density 20
Overlay
13961 VAN NESS AVE 4059017034
General
Commercial
Medium
Density 20
Overlay
13931 VAN NESS AVE 4059017036
General
Commercial
Medium
Density 20
Overlay
13901 VAN NESS AVE 4059017037
Industrial Medium
Density 20
Overlay
13151 S WESTERN AVE 4061013001 Industrial High Density 30 Overlay
1735 W 130TH ST 6102001023 Industrial High Density 50
Overlay
1727 W 130TH ST 6102001022 Industrial High Density 50
Overlay
1751 W 130TH ST 6102001024 Industrial High Density 50
Overlay
1748 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 6102001005 Industrial High Density 50 Overlay
1721 W 130TH ST 6102001020 Industrial High Density 50
Overlay
NA 6102001021 Industrial High Density 50
Overlay
12918 S WESTERN AVE 6102001025 Industrial High Density 50 Overlay
1734 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 6102001006
Industrial Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1714 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 6102001010
Industrial Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1726 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 6102001007
Industrial Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1720 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 6102001026
Industrial Very High
Density 70
Overlay
5 1643 W 130TH ST 6102001016 Industrial High Density 50 Overlay
1651 W 130TH ST 6102001017 Industrial High Density 50
Overlay
1613 W 130TH ST 6102002022 Industrial High Density 50
Overlay
1613 W 130TH ST 6102002025 Industrial High Density 50
Overlay
NA 6102002023 Industrial High Density 50
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1621 W 130TH ST 6102002026 Industrial High Density 50
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1635 W 130TH ST 6102001015 Industrial High Density 50
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1619 W 130TH ST 6102002027 Industrial High Density 50
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1563 W 130TH ST 6102002020 Industrial High Density 50
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1559 W 130TH ST 6102002019 Industrial High Density 50
Overlay
1564 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 6102002005
Industrial Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1556 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 6102002006
Industrial Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1535 W 130TH ST 6102002016 Industrial High Density 50
Overlay
12801 HALLDALE AVE 6102002030
Industrial Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1530 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 6102002028
Industrial Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1434 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 6102003004
Industrial Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1428 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 6102003005
Industrial Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1440 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 6102003024
Industrial Very High
Density 70
Overlay
12919 S NORMANDIE AVE 6102003017 Industrial High Density 50 Overlay
12901 S NORMANDIE AVE 6102003026 Industrial High Density 50 Overlay
12927 S NORMANDIE AVE 6102003010 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
6 12829 S NORMANDIE AVE 6102003007
Industrial Very High
Density 70
Overlay
12903 S BUDLONG AVE 6115001012 Industrial High Density 30 Overlay
1200 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 6115001011 Industrial High Density 30 Overlay
1243 W 130TH ST 6115001017 Industrial High Density 50
Overlay
1303 W 130TH ST 6115001019 Industrial High Density 50
Overlay
12902 S NORMANDIE AVE 6115001026 Industrial High Density 50 Overlay
1239 W 130TH ST 6115001015 Industrial High Density 50
Overlay
1255 W 130TH ST 6115001018 Industrial High Density 50
Overlay
1239 W 130TH ST 6115001016 Industrial High Density 50
Overlay
1311 W 130TH ST 6115001035 Industrial High Density 50
Overlay
12912 S NORMANDIE AVE 6115001028 Industrial High Density 50 Overlay
1341 W 130TH ST 6115001029 Industrial High Density 50
Overlay
12908 S NORMANDIE AVE 6115001027 Industrial High Density 50 Overlay
1320 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 6115001003
Industrial Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1308 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 6115001004
Industrial Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1254 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 6115001005
Industrial Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1342 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 6115001032
Industrial Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1246 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 6115001034
Industrial Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1332 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 6115001002
Industrial Very High
Density 70
Overlay
12816 S NORMANDIE AVE 6115001033
Industrial Very High
Density 70
Overlay
7 1218 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 6115001800
Industrial Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1254 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 6115001006
Industrial Very High
Density 70
Overlay
12923 S BUDLONG AVE 6115001031 Industrial High Density 30 Overlay
1215 W 132ND ST 6115002023 Industrial High Density 30
Overlay
13021 S BUDLONG AVE 6115002032 Industrial High Density 30 Overlay
1220 W 130TH ST 6115002031 Industrial High Density 30
Overlay
13423 S BUDLONG AVE 6115004017 Industrial High Density 30 Overlay
13437 S BUDLONG AVE 6115004019 Industrial High Density 30 Overlay
13441 S BUDLONG AVE 6115004032 Industrial High Density 30 Overlay
1203 W 135TH ST 6115004020 General
Commercial
High Density 30
Overlay
14401 S WESTERN AVE 4062004041
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1124 W 135TH ST 6115020008 General
Commercial
High Density 30
Overlay
1144 W 135TH ST 6115020012 General
Commercial
High Density 30
Overlay
1100 W 135TH ST 6115020006 General
Commercial
High Density 30
Overlay
1110 W 135TH ST 6115020014 General
Commercial
High Density 30
Overlay
13530 S BUDLONG AVE 6115020009 General
Commercial
High Density 30
Overlay
1156 W 135TH ST 6115020013 Industrial High Density 30
Overlay
13429 S NORMANDIE AVE 6102010008 Industrial High Density 30 Overlay
1415 W 135TH ST 6102010009 Industrial High Density 30
Overlay
1414 W 134TH ST 6102010006 Industrial High Density 30
Overlay
1435 W 135TH ST 6102010017 Industrial High Density 30
Overlay
13421 S NORMANDIE AVE 6102010007 Industrial High Density 30 Overlay
1436 W 134TH ST 6102010005 Industrial High Density 30
Overlay
8 1421 W 135TH ST 6102010016 Industrial High Density 30 Overlay
13428 S NORMANDIE AVE 6115004031 Industrial High Density 30 Overlay
13615 S NORMANDIE AVE 6102016013 Industrial High Density 30 Overlay
13609 S NORMANDIE AVE 6102016020 Industrial High Density 30 Overlay
NA 6102016023 Industrial High Density 30
Overlay
13725 S NORMANDIE AVE 6102017030 Industrial High Density 30 Overlay
1580 W 139TH ST 6102016025 Industrial High Density 30
Overlay
NA 6102017026 Industrial High Density 30
Overlay
13507 S NORMANDIE AVE 6102016022 Industrial High Density 30 Overlay
13527 S NORMANDIE AVE 6102016024 Industrial High Density 30 Overlay
13717 S NORMANDIE AVE 6102017033 Industrial High Density 30 Overlay
13705 S NORMANDIE AVE 6102017044 Industrial High Density 30 Overlay
1425 W 139TH ST 6102017040 Industrial High Density 30
Overlay
13807 S NORMANDIE AVE 6102017045 Industrial High Density 30 Overlay
13815 S NORMANDIE AVE 6102017027 Industrial High Density 30 Overlay
1433 W 139TH ST 6102017039 Industrial High Density 30
Overlay
13606 S NORMANDIE AVE 6115005045 Industrial High Density 30 Overlay
13616 S NORMANDIE AVE 6115005042 Industrial High Density 30 Overlay
13612 S NORMANDIE AVE 6115005044 Industrial High Density 30 Overlay
13602 S NORMANDIE AVE 6115005036 Industrial High Density 30 Overlay
13526 S NORMANDIE AVE 6115005047 Industrial High Density 30 Overlay
13518 S NORMANDIE AVE 6115005037 Industrial High Density 30 Overlay
13506 S NORMANDIE AVE 6115005038 Industrial High Density 30 Overlay
13722 S NORMANDIE AVE 6115009011 Industrial High Density 30 Overlay
9 13714 S NORMANDIE AVE 6115009010 Industrial High Density 30 Overlay
13706 S NORMANDIE AVE 6115009014 Industrial High Density 30 Overlay
13850 S NORMANDIE AVE 6115009078 Industrial High Density 30 Overlay
13618 S WESTERN AVE 6102013011 Industrial High Density 50 Overlay
1746 W 135TH ST 6102013019 Industrial High Density 50
Overlay
13610 S WESTERN AVE 6102013017 Industrial High Density 50 Overlay
13528 S WESTERN AVE 6102013020 Industrial High Density 50 Overlay
13614 S WESTERN AVE 6102013010 Industrial High Density 50 Overlay
13610 S WESTERN AVE 6102013014 Industrial High Density 50 Overlay
NA 4061026005 Industrial High Density 50
Overlay
NA 4061026002 Industrial High Density 50
Overlay
NA 4061026030 Industrial High Density 50
Overlay
NA 4061026006 Industrial High Density 50
Overlay
13511 S WESTERN AVE 4061026036 Industrial High Density 50 Overlay
NA 4061026007 Industrial High Density 50
Overlay
NA 4061026034 Industrial High Density 50
Overlay
13715 S WESTERN AVE 4061026032 Industrial High Density 50 Overlay
13801 S WESTERN AVE 4061026023 Industrial High Density 50 Overlay
13727 S WESTERN AVE 4061026022 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
14119 S WESTERN AVE 4061027006
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
14101 S WESTERN AVE 4061027004
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
14107 S WESTERN AVE 4061027005
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
10 1835 W ROSECRANS AVE 4061027014
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1859 W ROSECRANS AVE 4061027013
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1957 W 144TH ST 4062003008
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1930 W ROSECRANS AVE 4062003027
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1922 W ROSECRANS AVE 4062003028
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1939 W 144TH ST 4062003022
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1954 W ROSECRANS AVE 4062003024
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1119 W 144TH PL 4062003037
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1916 W ROSECRANS AVE 4062003029
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1910 W ROSECRANS AVE 4062003030
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1919 W 144TH ST 4062003021
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
NA 4062003023
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1900 W ROSECRANS AVE 4062003031
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1901 W 144TH ST 4062003036
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1839 W 144TH ST 4062004008
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1847 W 144TH ST 4062004032
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
11 1850 W ROSECRANS AVE 4062004036
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
NA 4062004033
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
14314 S ST ANDREWS PL 4062004082
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1830 W ROSECRANS AVE 4062004079
Industrial Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1617 W ROSECRANS AVE 6102014040
Industrial Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1701 W ROSECRANS AVE 6102014048
Industrial Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1725 W ROSECRANS AVE 6102014046
Industrial Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1639 W ROSECRANS AVE 6102014041
Industrial Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1601 W ROSECRANS AVE 6102014039
Industrial Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1735 W ROSECRANS AVE 6102014069
Industrial Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1611 W ROSECRANS AVE 6102014038
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1718 W ROSECRANS AVE 6103002035
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1732 W ROSECRANS AVE 6103002033
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
NA 6103002034
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1650 W ROSECRANS AVE 6103004037
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1600 W ROSECRANS AVE 6103004021
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
12 NA 6103005027
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1560 W ROSECRANS AVE 6103005025
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
NA 6103005028
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1560 W ROSECRANS AVE 6103005034
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1536 W ROSECRANS AVE 6103005058
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
NA 6103005057
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1522 W ROSECRANS AVE 6103005051
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1510 W ROSECRANS AVE 6103005029
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1520 W ROSECRANS AVE 6103005052
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1518 W ROSECRANS AVE 6103005053
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1536 W ROSECRANS AVE 6103005026
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
14315 HALLDALE AVE 6103005054
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
14315 S NORMANDIE AVE 6103009063
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1408 W ROSECRANS AVE 6103009057
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1122 W ROSECRANS AVE 6114019021 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
1102 W ROSECRANS AVE 6114019017 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
1920 W 144TH ST 4062003003
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
13 1900 W 144TH ST 4062003001
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1940 W 144TH ST 4062003005
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1946 W 144TH ST 4062003006
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
14404 GRAMERCY PL 4062003007
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1910 W 144TH ST 4062003002
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1934 W 144TH ST 4062003004
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1858 W 144TH ST 4062004009
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1848 W 144TH ST 4062004026
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
NA 4062004022
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
NA 4062004021
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1830 W 144TH ST 4062004029
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1818 W 144TH ST 4062004031
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
14415 S WESTERN AVE 4062004023
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1838 W 144TH ST 4062004027
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1828 W 144TH ST 4062004030
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
1834 W 144TH ST 4062004081
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
14 14421 S WESTERN AVE 4062004083
General
Commercial
Very High
Density 70
Overlay
14507 S WESTERN AVE 4062005002 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
NA 4062005003 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
14525 S WESTERN AVE 4062005025 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
14501 S WESTERN AVE 4062005001 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
14519 S WESTERN AVE 4062005024 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
NA 4062005004 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
1817 W 146TH ST 4062005067 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
NA 4062006033 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
NA 4062006032 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
14609 S WESTERN AVE 4062006048 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
14690 S WESTERN AVE 6103030014 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
14632 S WESTERN AVE 6103030015 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
14807 S WESTERN AVE 4062016037 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
14801 S WESTERN AVE 4062016036 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
14817 S WESTERN AVE 4062016038 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
14855 S WESTERN AVE 4062016039 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
14921 S WESTERN AVE 4062017013 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
14901 S WESTERN AVE 4062017011 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
NA 4062017012 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
14929 S WESTERN AVE 4062017014 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
14920 S WESTERN AVE 6103021002 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
1744 W 149TH ST 6103021026 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
14914 S WESTERN AVE 6103021025 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
15 15020 S WESTERN AVE 6103021033 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
15014 S WESTERN AVE 6103021053 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
15014 S WESTERN AVE 6103021054 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
15032 S WESTERN AVE 6103021031 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
15019 S WESTERN AVE 4062017047 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
15019 S WESTERN AVE 4062017050 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
15001 S WESTERN AVE 4062017049 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
NA 4062017042
General
Commercial
Medium
Density 20
Overlay
1819 MARINE AVE 4062017038
General
Commercial
Medium
Density 20
Overlay
1829 MARINE AVE 4062017040
General
Commercial
Medium
Density 20
Overlay
1813 MARINE AVE 4062017037
General
Commercial
Medium
Density 20
Overlay
1823 MARINE AVE 4062017039
General
Commercial
Medium
Density 20
Overlay
NA 4062017041
General
Commercial
Medium
Density 20
Overlay
1845 MARINE AVE 4062017044
General
Commercial
Medium
Density 20
Overlay
1820 MARINE AVE 4063005006
General
Commercial
Medium
Density 20
Overlay
1816 MARINE AVE 4063005005
General
Commercial
Medium
Density 20
Overlay
15103 S WESTERN AVE 4063005047 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
15109 S WESTERN AVE 4063005050 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
15225 S WESTERN AVE 4063006002 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
1808 W 152ND ST 4063006004 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
16 15219 S WESTERN AVE 4063006003 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
15112 S WESTERN AVE 6103018025 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
15345 S WESTERN AVE 4063007002 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
15325 S WESTERN AVE 4063007003 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
15351 S WESTERN AVE 4063007001 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
15325 S WESTERN AVE 4063007004 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
15301 S WESTERN AVE 4063007005 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
15300 S WESTERN AVE 6103015025 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
15324 S WESTERN AVE 6103015026 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
15340 S WESTERN AVE 6103015027 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
15417 S WESTERN AVE 4063008001 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
15401 S WESTERN AVE 4063008002 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
1450 W REDONDO BEACH
BLVD 6105008032 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
NA 6105008030 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
NA 6105008031 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
1914 MARINE AVE 4063005017
General
Commercial
Medium
Density 20
Overlay
1958 MARINE AVE 4063005025
General
Commercial
Medium
Density 20
Overlay
2003 MARINE AVE 4062013018
General
Commercial
Medium
Density 20
Overlay
2021 MARINE AVE 4062013020
General
Commercial
Medium
Density 20
Overlay
2315 MARINE AVE 4064023034 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
2421 MARINE AVE 4064023019 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
2415 MARINE AVE 4064023020 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
17 2403 MARINE AVE 4064023021 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
NA 4064023035 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
NA 4064023022 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
2912 MARINE AVE 4069003002
General
Commercial
Medium
Density 20
Overlay
2918 MARINE AVE 4069003001
General
Commercial
Medium
Density 20
Overlay
2938 MARINE AVE 4069004027 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
15115 ATKINSON AVE 4069004026 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
15340 CRENSHAW BLVD 4069004002 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
15342 CRENSHAW BLVD 4069004001 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
15406 CRENSHAW BLVD 4069019002 General
Commercial
High Density 30
Overlay
15400 CRENSHAW BLVD 4069019001 General
Commercial
High Density 30
Overlay
15416 CRENSHAW BLVD 4069019024 General
Commercial
High Density 30
Overlay
15520 CRENSHAW BLVD 4069019009 General
Commercial
High Density 30
Overlay
15622 S CRENSHAW 4069020002 General
Commercial
High Density 30
Overlay
15706 CRENSHAW BLVD 4069020005 General
Commercial
High Density 30
Overlay
15712 CRENSHAW BLVD 4069020006 General
Commercial
High Density 30
Overlay
15716 CRENSHAW BLVD 4069020007 General
Commercial
High Density 30
Overlay
15722 CRENSHAW BLVD 4069020008 General
Commercial
High Density 30
Overlay
15915 S WESTERN AVE 4066012033 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
16017 S WESTERN AVE 4066012004 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
16127 S WESTERN AVE 4066012026 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
16119 S WESTERN AVE 4066012028 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
16303 S WESTERN AVE 4066013025 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
18 16229 S WESTERN AVE 4066013014 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
16311 S WESTERN AVE 4066013016 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
16225 S WESTERN AVE 4066013024 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
16219 S WESTERN AVE 4066013023 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
16213 S WESTERN AVE 4066013022 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
16321 S WESTERN AVE 4066013026 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
16401 S WESTERN AVE 4066025015 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
16417 S WESTERN AVE 4066025017 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
16501 S WESTERN AVE 4066025020 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
16411 S WESTERN AVE 4066025016 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
16505 S WESTERN AVE 4066025021 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
16531 S WESTERN AVE 4066025025 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
16523 S WESTERN AVE 4066025024 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
15830 S WESTERN AVE 6105010021 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
15926 S WESTERN AVE 6105010024 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
15820 S WESTERN AVE 6105010018 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
15824 S WESTERN AVE 6105010060 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
15930 S WESTERN AVE 6105010062 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
15934 S WESTERN AVE 6105010026 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
16102 S WESTERN AVE 6105010043 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
16108 S WESTERN AVE 6105010044 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
16116 S WESTERN AVE 6105010045 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
16016 S WESTERN AVE 6105010064 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
1735 W 162ND ST 6105010048 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
19 1743 W 162ND ST 6105010047 Public/Institutional High Density 50 Overlay
16126 S WESTERN AVE 6105010046 Public/Institutional High Density 50 Overlay
16240 S WESTERN AVE 6105004045 Public/Institutional High Density 50 Overlay
16224 S WESTERN AVE 6105004036 Public/Institutional High Density 50 Overlay
1735 W GARDENA BLVD 6105004046 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
16320 S WESTERN AVE 6105004043 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
1747 W 166TH ST 6105001010 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
16520 S WESTERN AVE 6105001002 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
16516 S WESTERN AVE 6105001003 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
16522 S WESTERN AVE 6105001001 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
16510 S WESTERN AVE 6105001030 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
16816 S WESTERN AVE 6106003003 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
16820 S WESTERN AVE 6106003004 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
16910 S WESTERN AVE 6106003034 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
16822 S WESTERN AVE 6106003028 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
16826 S WESTERN AVE 6106003030 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
16924 S WESTERN AVE 6106003026 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
17014 S WESTERN AVE 6106009001 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
17018 S WESTERN AVE 6106009014 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
17000 S WESTERN AVE 6106009015 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
17124 S WESTERN AVE 6106009008 Specific Plan High Density 50 Overlay
17128 S WESTERN AVE 6106009009 Specific Plan High Density 50 Overlay
NA 6106030016 Industrial High Density 30
Overlay
16835 S NORMANDIE AVE 6106030015 Industrial High Density 30 Overlay
20 16829 S NORMANDIE AVE 6106030011 Industrial High Density 30 Overlay
16617 NORMANDIE AVE 6106027039 Industrial High Density 30 Overlay
16610 BRIGHTON AVE 6106027026 Industrial High Density 30 Overlay
16601 S NORMANDIE AVE 6106027023 Industrial High Density 30 Overlay
16611 S NORMANDIE AVE 6106027027 Industrial High Density 30 Overlay
1414 W 166TH ST 6106027040 Industrial High Density 30
Overlay
NA 6111007016 General
Commercial
High Density 30
Overlay
NA 6111007017 General
Commercial
High Density 30
Overlay
1345 W 166TH ST 6111007032 General
Commercial
High Density 30
Overlay
17901 S VERMONT AVE 6111024009
General
Commercial
Medium
Density 20
Overlay
NA 6111024010
General
Commercial
Medium
Density 20
Overlay
1435 W 178TH ST 6106036015 Industrial High Density 30
Overlay
1411 W 178TH ST 6106036025 Industrial High Density 30
Overlay
NA 6106036805 Industrial High Density 30
Overlay
1401 W 178TH ST 6106036023 Industrial High Density 30
Overlay
1440 W 178TH ST 6106038025 Industrial High Density 30
Overlay
1446 W 178TH ST 6106038021 Industrial High Density 30
Overlay
1406 W 178TH ST 6106038023 Industrial High Density 30
Overlay
1402 W 178TH ST 6106038022 Industrial High Density 30
Overlay
1440 W 178TH ST 6106038024 Industrial High Density 30
Overlay
1468 W 178TH ST 6106038016 Industrial High Density 30
Overlay
1480 W 178TH ST 6106038017 Industrial High Density 30
Overlay
1528 W 178TH ST 6106037020
Industrial Medium
Density 20
Overlay
21 1524 W 178TH ST 6106037025
Industrial Medium
Density 20
Overlay
1520 W 178TH ST 6106037026
Industrial Medium
Density 20
Overlay
NA 6106037029
Industrial Medium
Density 20
Overlay
17817 EVELYN AVE 6106037002
Industrial Medium
Density 20
Overlay
17833 EVELYN AVE 6106037024
Industrial Medium
Density 20
Overlay
1500 W 178TH ST 6106037027
Industrial Medium
Density 20
Overlay
17853 EVELYN AVE 6106037030
Industrial Medium
Density 20
Overlay
17805 S DENKER AVE 6106018050
Industrial Medium
Density 20
Overlay
17809 S DENKER AVE 6106018042
Industrial Medium
Density 20
Overlay
17908 LA SALLE AVE 6106018049
Mixed Use Medium
Density 20
Overlay
17803 LA SALLE AVE 6106017020
Industrial Medium
Density 20
Overlay
17804 S HARVARD BLVD 6106017001
Industrial Medium
Density 20
Overlay
17812 S HARVARD BLVD 6106017040
Industrial Medium
Density 20
Overlay
18011 LA SALLE AVE 6106021018
Mixed Use Medium
Density 20
Overlay
NA 6106021024
Mixed Use Medium
Density 20
Overlay
18031 LA SALLE AVE 6106021037
Mixed Use Medium
Density 20
Overlay
22 18105 LA SALLE AVE 6106021047
Mixed Use Medium
Density 20
Overlay
1651 W 182ND ST 6106021051 Mixed Use High Density 50
Overlay
18111 S HARVARD BLVD 6106020028
Mixed Use Medium
Density 20
Overlay
NA 6106020043 Mixed Use High Density 50
Overlay
1700 W 180TH ST 6106020018
Mixed Use Medium
Density 20
Overlay
17803 S HARVARD BLVD 6106016017
Industrial Medium
Density 20
Overlay
17822 S HOBART BLVD 6106016030
Industrial Medium
Density 20
Overlay
17812 S HOBART BLVD 6106016033
Industrial Medium
Density 20
Overlay
17832 S HOBART BLVD 6106016032
Mixed Use Medium
Density 20
Overlay
17924 S HOBART BLVD 6106016031
Mixed Use Medium
Density 20
Overlay
18116 S HOBART BLVD 6106020041
Mixed Use Medium
Density 20
Overlay
1719 W 182ND ST 6106020040 Mixed Use High Density 50
Overlay
1725 W 182ND ST 6106020038 Mixed Use High Density 50
Overlay
1745 W 182ND ST 6106019065 Industrial High Density 50
Overlay
NA 6106019059
Industrial Medium
Density 20
Overlay
18105 S HOBART BLVD 6106019066
Industrial Medium
Density 20
Overlay
18101 S HOBART BLVD 6106019067
Industrial Medium
Density 20
Overlay
18025 S HOBART BLVD 6106019047
Industrial Medium
Density 20
Overlay
23 1726 W 180TH ST 6106019068
Industrial Medium
Density 20
Overlay
1727 W 180TH ST 6106015050
Industrial Medium
Density 20
Overlay
17913 S HOBART BLVD 6106015044
Industrial Medium
Density 20
Overlay
NA 6106015029
Industrial Medium
Density 20
Overlay
NA 6106015030
Industrial Medium
Density 20
Overlay
17903 S HOBART BLVD 6106015048
Industrial Medium
Density 20
Overlay
17807 S HOBART BLVD 6106015046
Industrial Medium
Density 20
Overlay
17831 S HOBART BLVD 6106015045
Industrial Medium
Density 20
Overlay
17815 S HOBART BLVD 6106015051
Industrial Medium
Density 20
Overlay
17850 S WESTERN AVE 6106015013 Industrial High Density 50 Overlay
17810 S WESTERN AVE 6106015058 Industrial High Density 50 Overlay
NA 6106015057 Industrial High Density 50
Overlay
17910 S WESTERN AVE 6106015056 Industrial High Density 50 Overlay
17804 S WESTERN AVE 6106015055 Industrial High Density 50 Overlay
17840 S WESTERN AVE 6106015060 Industrial High Density 50 Overlay
17820 S WESTERN AVE 6106015059 Industrial High Density 50 Overlay
17920 S WESTERN AVE 6106015019 Industrial High Density 50 Overlay
NA 6106019063 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
18016 S WESTERN AVE 6106019048 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
NA 6106019049 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
24 NA 6106019050 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
NA 6106019055 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
NA 6106019062 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
NA 6106019052 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
18110 S WESTERN AVE 6106019064 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
NA 6106019054 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
NA 6106019051 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
NA 6106019053 General
Commercial
High Density 50
Overlay
Artesia Corridor Properties
SP AREA ADDRESS AIN NUMBERS NEW LAND USE
1 17400 S. Western Ave.
17414 S. Western Ave.
17420 S. Western Ave.
1740 W. Artesia Blvd.
6106013033
6106013045
6106013046
6106013047
General Commercial
(C-3)
2 1650 W. Artesia Blvd.
1610 W. Artesia Blvd.
6106013053
6106013049
Very High Density
Residential (R-6)
3/4 1540 W. Artesia Blvd.
1534 W. Artesia Blvd.
1500 W. Artesia Square
1502 W. Artesia Square
1504 W. Artesia Square
1506 W. Artesia Square
1508 W. Artesia Square
1510 W. Artesia Square
1512 W. Artesia Square
1520 Artesia Square
1528 Artesia Square
1538 Artesia Square
1540 Artesia Square
1548 Artesia Square
1558 Artesia Square
1560 Artesia Square
1568 Artesia Square
1578 Artesia Square
1580 Artesia Square
1588 Artesia Square
1602 Artesia Square
1604 Artesia Square
1608 Artesia Square
6106013061
6106013062
6106014041 - 6106014045
6106014067 - 6106014072
6106014056 - 6106014060
6106014061 – 6106014066
6106014024 - 6106014031
6106014012 - 6106014023
6106014033 - 6106014040
6106013072 - 6106013076
6101013078 - 6106013085
6106013064 - 6106013071
6106013147 - 6106013153
6106013139 – 6101013146
6106013123 – 6106013130
6106013131 - 6106013137
6106013115 - 6106013122
6106013109 – 6106013113
6106013093 - 6106013096
6106013098 - 6101013105
6106013159 - 6106013164
6106013154 - 6106013158
6106013086 - 6106013092
Artesia Mixed-Use
25 SP AREA ADDRESS AIN NUMBERS NEW LAND USE
No Address
No Address
No Address
No Address
No Address
No Address
6106014046
6106014009
6106014010
6106014008
6106014011
6106014046 - 6106014055
4/5 1450 W. Artesia Blvd.
1440 W. Artesia Blvd.
1452 W. Artesia Blvd.
1462 W. Artesia Blvd.
1472 W. Artesia Blvd.
No Address (Sump)
6106036035
6106036012
6106036036
6106036037
6106036010
6106036034
1450 Artesia Specific
Plan
6 No Address
No Address
6106036902
6106036905
Official (O)
1 URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1847
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING TITLE 18 OF THE
GARDENA MUNICIPAL CODE PRIMARILY RELATING TO THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF HOUSING OVERLAYS AND DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS PERTAINING THERETO AND REVISING THE CITY’S
ZONING MAP AND FINDING THE ADOPTION TO BE EXEMPT
FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS
15061(b)(3) and 15308
WHEREAS, under the Housing Accountability Act (“HAA;” Government Code § 65589.5), until the City has a compliant housing element, the City must approve affordable housing developments (the “Builder’s Remedy”) on parcels anywhere in the City without regard to land use designation, zoning, or development standards; and WHEREAS, projects under the Builder’s Remedy are likely to be submitted to the City prior to the certification of the EIR and adoption of the changes as the City has already received inquiry into projects on certain sites; and WHEREAS, there are only a limited number of grounds on which the City can deny a Builder’s Remedy project; and
WHEREAS, even if a housing element complies with all requirements of State law, it is not considered to be compliant until any required rezoning has taken place; and WHEREAS, state law requires there to be consistency between the General Plan and zoning, which means that the new zones required by the housing element need to have a corresponding land use designation; and
WHEREAS, the City does not have any development standards for the new zones which are required to be adopted by the City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element and would like to have them in place to provide some means of regulation; and WHEREAS, newly enacted AB 2334 provides that if a maximum allowable density is not provided in dwelling-units-per-acre standard, realistic density may be estimated based on applicable objective standards and then density bonuses awarded above the realistic density; and
WHEREAS, the City is currently preparing an Environmental Impact Report (“EIR”) to accompany all of the land use plan and zoning changes that are set forth in the City’s Housing Element, as well as changes to other sites that also include properties that were not identified as Inventory Sites in the City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element; and WHEREAS, Government Code section 36937 allows an Ordinance to take effect immediately if it is from the immediate preservation of the public peace, health or safety, 2 containing a declaration of the facts constituting the urgency and it is passed by a four- fifths vote of the city council; and
WHEREAS, the City has qualified for $1,979,262 in PLHA grants, which is funding for housing-related projects and programs that assist in addressing the unmet housing needs in the City; and
WHEREAS, HCD has recently informed the City that the City must adopt it housing element and complete the required rezoning by February 15, 2023 in order to receive its 2019 PLHA grant in the amount of $329,877; and
WHEREAS, one of the program objectives HCD asked to have added to the City’s Revised 6th Cycle Housing Element was to adopt an urgency ordinance implementing the housing overlay zones and rezoning for the inventory sites so that the sites would be available by April 15, 2023 and provide for ministerial approval; and WHEREAS, at a special meeting held on January 31, 2023, the Planning Commission of the City of Gardena held a duly noticed public hearing on this matter, at which time it considered all evidence presented, both written and oral; and WHEREAS, at the close of the public hearing the Planning Commission adopted a resolution recommending that the City Council adopt this Ordinance and City staff file a Notice of Exemption; and
WHEREAS, at a sp ecial meeting held on February 15, 2023, the City Council of the City of Gardena held a duly noticed public hearing on this matter, at which time it considered all evidence presented, both written and oral; and WHEREAS, prior to adopting this Ordinance, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 6619 readopting the Revised 6th Cycle 2021 - 2029 Housing Element and Resolution No. 6620 amending the Land Use Plan of the City’s General Plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Findings.
A. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.
B. The adoption of the Zoning Map and changes to Title 18 are consistent with the City’s General Plan. More specifically, these changes implement changes required by the Housing Element and the changes create consistency with the City’s Land Use Plan.
C. The changes set forth herein represent good land use practices which are required by the public necessity, convenience and the general welfare. 3 SECTION 2. Adoption of Zoning Map. The City Council hereby adopts the zoning map attached hereto as Exhibit A as the zoning map for the City.
BEGINNING OF T EXT AMENDMENTS
SECTION 3. The term “multiple-family” is hereby replaced with the term “multi-family” throughout the Gardena Municipal Code.
SECTION 4 . C hapter 18.04, Definitions, is hereby amended by deleting all section numbers starting with section 18.04.010 and ending with section 18.04.495. Definitions shall be divided by lettering so that definitions beginning with the letter “A” fall under a heading reading “A Definitions,” definitions beginning with the letter “B” fall under a heading reading “B Definitions,” and so on.”
SECTION 5 . C hapter 18.04, Definitions, of the Gardena Municipal Code is hereby amended by ADDING the following definitions to read as follows:
“Director” shall mean the Community Development Director or the Director’s designee. “Studio unit” shall mean a dwelling unit with one room devoted to living, dining, and sleeping purposes, with a separate bathroom. The kitchen may be in the same room or in a separate room.
“Residential Mixed-Use Housing Project” shall mean a mixed-use development consisting of residential and commercial uses with at least two-thirds of the square footage designated for residential use.
SECTION 6. Section 18.08.010 of the Gardena Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
18.08.010 Zones established.
A. In order to To carry out the purposes and provisions of this title, the city is divided into several zones, known as follows the following zones:
R-1 Single-family residential zone
R-2 Low-density multi-family residential zone
R-3 Medium density multi-family residential zone
R-4 High density multi-family residential zone
R-6 Very high density multi-family residential
AMU Artesia mixed-use
M-U Mixed use overlay
4 C-R Commercial residential zone
P Parking zone
O Official zone
C-P Business and professional office zone
H-B Home business zone
C-2 Commercial zone
C-3 General commercial zone
C-4 Heavy commercial zone
M-1 Industrial zone
M-2 General industrial zone
-SP Specific plan zones as follows:
1450 Artesia Specific Plan
Artesia Corridor Specific Plan
Ascot Village Specific Plan
Carnelian Specific Plan
Cottage Place Specific Plan
Emerald Square Specific Plan
Gardena Transit Oriented Development Specific Plan
Gardena Village Specific Plan
Normandie Estates Specific Plan
Normandie Place Specific Plan
Redondo Village Specific Plan
Platinum Row Specific Plan
B. In addition, the City has established the following overlay zones to further carry out the purposes and provisions of this title:
MUO Mixed-Use Overlay
HO-3 Medium density 20 Overlay
HO-4 High density 30 Overlay
HO-5 High density 50 Overlay
HO-6 Very high density 70 Overlay
SECTION 7. Section 18.08.015 is hereby ADDED to the Gardena Municipal Code to read as follows:
18.08.015 1450 Artesia Specific Plan
The 1450 Artesia Specific Plan zone is intended to be used for a mix of commercial and industrial uses. No development shall occur in this zone until a specific plan for the properties within this area is adopted by the City Council. 5 CHAPTER 18.12 – SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (R-1)
SECTION 8. Subsection L of Section 18.12.050 is hereby amended to read as follows and subsections M - Q are hereby deleted:
L. General provisions as set forth in the table found in section 18.42.010. Fences, Hedges, and Walls. The provisions of Section 18.42.070 shall apply; M. Swimming Pool Areas. The provisions of Section 18.42.090 shall apply; N. Projections Permitted in Required Yards. The provisions of Section 18.42.100 shall apply;
O. Protection of Intersection Visibility. The provisions of Section 18.42.110 shall apply;
P. Repealed.
Q. All new structures and additions to existing structures shall demonstrate compliance with residential design guidelines set forth in Chapter 18.42.
CHAPTER 18.14 – LOW DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (R-2) SECTION 9. Section 18.14.020 of the Gardena Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
18.14.020 Uses permitted.
The following uses shall be permitted in the R-2 zone and other such uses the commission may deem to be similar to those listed and not detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare:
A. All uses permitted in the R-1 zone, except single-family dwellings; and B. Single and two-family dwellings, subject to the design review provisions of Chapter
18.45.; and
C. Condominiums and stock cooperative apartments of up to two units.
SECTION 10. Subsections L-S of Section 18.14.050 of the Gardena Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows, so that the subsections now end with “N”:
L. Fences: the provisions of Section 18.42.070 shall apply; M. Refuse areas: the provisions of Section 18.42.130 shall apply; 6 N. Swimming pool areas: the provisions of Section 18.42.090 shall apply; O. Projections permitted in required yards: the provisions of Section 18.42.100 shall apply;
P. Protection of intersection visibility: the provisions of Section 18.42.110 shall apply; QL. Lot coverage:
1. a maximum of fifty 50 percent for interior lots and
2. a maximum of seventy-five 75 percent for corner lots; RM. Storage space: a minimum of one hundred twenty 120 cubic feet of storage space shall be provided for each dwelling unit with a minimum of two feet in any direction. Such space may be located in areas which include, but are not limited to, the garage, in an outside closet, or below stairways.; and
N. General Provisions as set forth in the table found in section 18.42.010.
R. All new structures and additions to existing structures shall demonstrate conformance with residential design guidelines set forth in Chapter 18.42.
S All new structures and additions to existing structures shall demonstrate conformance with residential design guidelines set forth in Chapter 18.42.
CHAPTER 18.16 – MEDIUM DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (R-3) SECTION 11. Section 18.16.020 of the Gardena Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
18.16.020 Uses permitted.
The following uses shall be permitted in the R-3 zone and other such uses as the commission may deem to be similar to those listed and not detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare:
A. All uses permitted in the R-1 and R-2 zones, and multiple-family dwelling units. except single and two-family dwellings; and
B. Multi-family dwelling units, subject to the site plan review provisions of Chapter
18.44. SECTION 12. Subsections D and E of Section 18.16.050 of the Gardena Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows , subsections L – P and R are hereby deleted, 7 subsection Q is relettered as subsection L and a new subsection M is added; except as amended, all other sections remain the same:
D. Density: a minimum density of 12 units per acre and a maximum of 17 units per acre. Fractional units shall be rounded upward if such fraction is at or above the five- tenths breakpoint. However, when the application of such density standard results in a fraction of a dwelling unit, such fraction, if below the five-tenths breakpoint, shall be rounded downward to the nearest whole number, and, if such fraction is at or above the five-tenths breakpoint, it shall be rounded upward to the nearest whole number; E. Dwelling unit size:
1. A minimum of 400 square feet per unit. one thousand square feet for three or more bedroom units,
2. A minimum of eight hundred square feet for two bedroom units,
3. A minimum of six hundred square feet for one bedroom units,
4. A minimum of four hundred square feet for bachelor/efficiency units,
52. No minimum dwelling unit size shall be required for an affordable housing unit where the applicant enters into an affordable housing agreement with the city to be recorded against the property to ensure continued affordability of all moderate, low, and very low income rental units for at least fifty-five years or where the applicant enters into an equity sharing agreement for all for-sale affordable housing units upon the same terms and conditions as in Section 18.43.045.D (D); * * *
L. Fences: the provisions of Section 18.42.070 shall apply; M. Refuse areas: the provisions of Section 18.42.130 shall apply; N. Swimming pool areas: the provisions of Section 18.42.090 shall apply; O. Projections permitted in required yards: the provisions of Section 18.42.100 shall apply;
P. Protection of intersection visibility: the provisions of Section 18.42.110 shall apply; QL. Storage space: a minimum of one hundred twenty 120 cubic feet of storage space shall be provided for each dwelling unit with a minimum of two feet in any direction. Such space may be located in areas which include, but are not limited to, the garage, in an outside closet, or below stairways; and.
R. All new structures and additions to existing structures shall demonstrate conformance with residential design guidelines set forth in Chapter 18.42. 8 M. General provisions as set forth in Section 18.42.010.
CHAPTER 18.18- HIGH DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (R-4) SECTION 13. Subsections E and J of Section 18.18.020 of the Gardena Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows , a new subsection K and N are added, subsections K and Q are relettered and L and M; except as amended, all other subsections remain the same:
E. M aximum density: the maximum permitted density shall be as follows set forth in this subsection; fractional units shall be rounded upward if such fraction is at or above the five-tenths breakpoint:
1. Twenty-five units per acre for lots less than one-half acre;
2. Twenty-seven units per acre for lots between one half acre and one acre; and
32. Thirty units per acre for lots greater than one acre one-half acre or greater. * * *
J. Usable open space: a minimum of three hundred 300 square feet of usable common or private open space shall be provided for each unit of all multi-family dwellings and condominiums in accordance with the minimum size requirements of Section
18.42.065;
K. Dwelling unit size:
1. A minimum of 400 square feet per unit.
2. No minimum dwelling unit size shall be required for an affordable housing unit where the applicant enters into an affordable housing agreement with the city to be recorded against the property to ensure continued affordability of all moderate, low, and very low income rental units for at least fifty-five years or where the applicant enters into an equity sharing agreement for all for-sale affordable housing units upon the same terms and conditions as in Section 18.43.045.D.
KL. Signs: the provisions of Chapter 18.58 shall apply; L. Fences: the provisions of Section 18.42.070 shall apply; M. Refuse areas: the provisions of Section 18.42.130 shall apply; N. Swimming pool areas: the provisions of Section 18.42.090 shall apply; 9 O. Projections permitted in required yards: the provisions of Section 18.42.100 shall apply;
P. Protection of intersection visibility: the provisions of Section 18.42.110 shall apply; QM. Storage space: a minimum of one hundred twenty 120 cubic feet of storage space shall be provided for each dwelling unit with a minimum of two feet in any direction. Such space may be located in areas which include, but are not limited to, the garage, in an outside closet, or below stairways; and
R. All new structures and additions to existing structures shall demonstrate conformance with residential design guidelines set forth in Chapter 18.42.
N. General provisions as set forth in the table found in section 18.42.010 CHAPTER 18.18 A- VERY HIGH DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (R-6) SECTION 14. Chapter 18.18A is hereby ADDED to the Gardena Municipal Code to read as follows:
Chapter 18.18A
VERY HIGH DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (R-6)
18.18A.010 Purpose.
The R-6 very high density multi-family residential zone is intended as the highest density residential district for apartments and condominiums.
18.18A.020 Uses permitted.
The following uses shall be permitted in the R-6 zone and other such uses as the Commission may deem to be similar to those listed and not detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare:
A. All uses permitted in the R-1 and R-2 zones, except single and two-family dwellings; and
B. Multi-family residential developments, subject to the site plan review provisions of Chapter 18.44.
18.18A.030 Uses prohibited.
A. All uses not listed in Sections 18.18A.020 are deemed to be prohibited in the R-6 zone, except those determined to be similar pursuant to the provisions of Section
18.42.040.
B. The following uses are expressly prohibited:
10 1. Short-term rental of residential units.
18.18A.040 Development standards.
The development standards set forth herein shall apply and supersede any Zoning Code provision in this title to the contrary.
A. Lot dimensions:
1. Minimum lot width at street frontage: 50 feet;
2. No minimum or maximum lot depth.
B. Minimum lot area: 0.5 acres.
C. Yards: Minimum setbacks measured from property lines:
1. Front yard: 10 feet;
2. Side yard:
a. 5 feet for first two stories of a building;
b. 10 feet for corner lots (street side only);
c. 10 feet for stories above the second story.
3. Rear yard:
a. 15 feet if adjacent to R-1 or R-2 zoned property;
b. 5 feet in all other circumstances.
4. Garages may be constructed along the rear and side property lines when located in the rear one-third of the lot. Garages fronting on public streets shall maintain a minimum 20-foot yard setback.
D. Dwelling unit size:
1. A minimum of 400 square feet per unit.
2. No minimum dwelling unit size shall be required for an affordable housing unit where the applicant enters into an affordable housing agreement with the city to be recorded against the property to ensure continued affordability of all moderate, low, and very low income rental units for at least fifty-five years or where the applicant enters into an equity sharing agreement for all for-sale affordable housing units upon the same terms and conditions as in Section 18.43.045.D. 11 E. Distances between buildings on the same site: notwithstanding any other provision of this code to the contrary, the following shall apply:
Residential side to side 10 feet
Residential front to side 15 feet
Front to front with interior court 20 feet
Front to front with driveway between 30 feet
Residential to accessory structure 6 feet
F. Density:
1. Minimum density: 51 units per acre
2. Maximum density: 70 units per acre
G. Maximum building height:
1. 40 feet for any portion of a development that is within 20 feet of:
a. R-1 or R-2 zoned property; or
b. a property line abutting a collector or local street.
2. For the remaining portions of a development, maximum height is 75 feet.
3. An additional five feet of structural height without usable floor area is permitted for architectural projections in all areas.
H. Storage space: 80 contiguous cubic feet of private secure storage space shall be provided for each dwelling unit with a minimum dimension of 2 feet in any direction.
Bicycle lockers satisfy this requirement, but bedroom closets and kitchen and bathroom cabinets do not.
I. Off-street parking: the provisions of Chapter 18.40 shall apply, with the following exceptions or additions:
1. Minimum residential parking requirements:
a. Studio units: 1 parking space per unit;
b. 1 and 2-bedroom units: 1.5 parking spaces per unit;
c. Units with more than 2 bedrooms: 2 parking spaces per unit. d. Unless reduced or eliminated by applicable state law, units that are affordable to low-, very low-, or extremely low-income households, senior 12 housing, and special needs or supportive housing shall provide parking at the rates specified in Section 18.43.090.B.
e. Guest Parking spaces required:
i. 0.25 space per unit in all residential and mixed-use developments unless reduced or eliminated by applicable state law; ii. Guest spaces in a mixed-use project may not be tandem.
2. Tandem and mechanical parking:
a. Residential parking may be satisfied by tandem spaces where parking is assigned to a single residential unit. Two-level mechanical vehicle lifts are to be treated as tandem and subject to the same restrictions.
Unassigned parking and parking assigned to different units may not be tandem;
b. Mechanical or robotic parking structures, other than two-level mechanical vehicle lifts, are permitted subject to the development standards applicable to residential structures in this chapter and Chapter 18.42;
3. Shared parking between commercial and residential guest spaces is permitted in mixed-use developments as follows:
a. Only guest parking spaces that are directly accessible to both commercial customers and residential visitors may be used as shared parking. The percentages below are applied only to guest parking that meets this criterion. “Directly accessible,” as used here shall mean: 1) using the same curb cuts and driveways as the commercial parking; and 2) not being separated from commercial or residential pedestrian entry points by a wall, fence, gate, berm, or other similar barrier.
b. Commercial space developed as office: 75% of the guest parking spaces may also be counted toward required commercial parking; c. Commercial space developed as retail: 50% of the guest parking spaces may also be counted toward required commercial parking; d. Commercial space developed as a restaurant: 20% of the guest parking spaces may also be counted toward required commercial parking; e. Commercial space developed for any use other than those listed above shall be considered retail for the purpose of this calculation; f. If more than one type of commercial use is developed within the commercial space, shared parking shall be determined by the use with the 13 lowest sharing percentage. If circumstances indicate that a higher sharing percentage may be warranted, this may be allowed subject to the following:
i. The applicant pays for a shared parking study to be
commissioned by the City which shows that the number of spaces being provided is sufficient for shared parking use; and ii. A declaration of restrictions is recorded against the property which provides that there shall be no change in uses allowed without a subsequent parking study that verifies that the number of parking spaces provided is sufficient for shared parking use; and iii. The applicant complies with any conditions required by the parking study to ensure there is sufficient parking.
iv. The Planning Commission shall approve shared parking under the process set forth in Chapter 18.44 for site plan review.
4. Bicycle Parking.
a. Long-term bicycle parking shall be provided at the rate of one space per every four residential units. Long-term spaces shall be covered, lockable enclosures with permanently anchored racks for bicycles, lockable bicycle rooms with permanently anchored racks, or lockable, permanently anchored bicycle lockers. This requirement shall not apply to any unit which has an enclosed two-car garage.
b. S hort -term bicycle parking shall be provided at a rate of 5% of required visitor parking, with a minimum of one two-bike capacity rack. Such parking shall be by means of permanently anchored bicycle racks.
J. Usable open space: a minimum of 150 square feet of usable common or private open space shall be provided for each unit of all multi-family dwellings in accordance with the requirements of Section 18.42.065; and
K. General provisions as set forth in Section 18.42.010.
CHAPTER 18.19 – MIXED USE OVERLAY ZONE (MUO)
SECTION 15. The initial paragraph in Section 18.19.020 of the Gardena Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
With application of the mixed use overlay zone, the city seeks to take advantage of development opportunities in key areas of the city, each of which faces unique opportunities and constraints. A description of the desired purpose for four of these areas is described in this section to provide guidance for those seeking to construct mixed use 14 development in such areas. In cases of conflict between the areas described below and the zoning map, the zoning map shall prevail.
SECTION 16. Subsection B, C, D and J of Section 18.19.060 of the Gardena Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows, Subsection N is deleted and a new subsection N and O are added to read as follows; except as amended all other sections remain the same:
B. Minimum project area3:
1. One-half acre minimum., with the following exceptions:
a. Parcels that cannot be consolidated to satisfy the minimum project area because they are bordered on all sides by property that is not zoned with the mixed use overlay zone;
b. Parcels that cannot be consolidated because they are bordered on three or more sides by roadways;
c. Parcels that cannot be consolidated because adjacent property is not zoned with the mixed use overlay; or
d. Other circumstances prevent the consolidation of parcels to meet this requirement.
2. Lots across separated by public roadways may be consolidated to create larger project areas.
3. The community development director must be consulted before the review of projects that cause an orphaned parcel condition. An orphaned parcel condition exists if the group of consolidated parcels that comprise the minimum project area of 0.5 one acre results in an adjacent isolated or orphaned parcel that will be unable to meet the minimum project area. The involvement of the community development director ensures that adequate effort has been made to negotiate between the project and adjacent orphaned parcel. In addition, in the event that the orphaned parcel is not included in the adjacent development for reasons such as its recent date of development, the involvement of the community development director will ensure that compatibility exists between the orphaned parcel’s existing condition and the adjacent project’s current development. 15 C. Density and intensity:
1. Floor area ratio (FAR)4: nonresidential intensity shall be a maximum of 0.5 FAR as calculated over the portion of the project area devoted to such use, including when such use is part of a vertical development.
2. For mixed use projects approved after August 1, 2012, the minimum permitted residential density shall be twenty units per acre for any residential development. This subsection shall not apply to the expansion of any existing use.
3. Residential by itself or as part of a mixed use project: the maximum residential density shall be as follows, calculated over the portion of the project area devoted to residential such use, including when such use is part of a vertical development:
a. Twenty-five units per acre maximum for sites less than one-half acre; b. Thirty Twenty-five units per acre maximum for sites at least one-half acre but less than one acre.; and
c. Thirty units per acre maximum for all sites of one acre or greater.
4. Projects may develop both the maximum FAR for nonresidential development and maximum density for residential development within the same project area, provided all other standards in this section are met.
5. Site coverage: eighty percent.
D. Dwelling unit size:
1. A minimum of one thousand 400 square feet per unit. for three or more bedroom units;
2. A minimum of eight hundred square feet for two bedroom units;
16 3. A minimum of six hundred square feet for one bedroom units;
4. A minimum of four hundred square feet for bachelor/efficiency units;
25. No minimum dwelling unit size shall be required for an affordable housing unit where the applicant enters into an affordable housing agreement with the city to be recorded against the property to ensure continued affordability of all moderate, low, and very low income rental units for at least fifty-five years or where the applicant enters into an equity sharing agreement for all for-sale affordable housing units upon the same terms and conditions as in Section 18.43.045.D. * * *
J. Usable open space:
1. Residential uses: a minimum of one hundred fifty 150 square feet of outdoor usable common or private open space shall be provided per dwelling unit in accordance with the minimum size requirements of Section 18.42.065. * * *
N. Service, trash and loading areas, and mechanical equipment:
1. Service and loading areas shall be oriented away from public view and provided with ornamental screening;
2. Exterior on-site facilities and mechanical equipment, including sewer, gas, water, electric, telephone, and communications equipment, shall be installed underground where feasible. Transformers and other mechanical equipment that must be above ground shall be screened in accordance with Section 18.42.140, and incorporated into the landscape wherever possible;
3. Trash enclosures shall be screened in accordance with Section 18.42.130.
In addition, they shall be enclosed within the building envelope or architecturally integrated with the overall design theme of the development. Trash enclosures should be planted with vines if located adjacent to or within a landscaped area.
N. Signs: the provisions of Chapter 18.58 shall apply; and O. General provisions as set forth in the table found in section 18.42.010.
SECTION 17. Section 18.19.080 is hereby ADDED to the Gardena Municipal Code read as follows:
17 18.19.080 Phasing of mixed-use developments.
New mixed-use projects shall include construction of both the residential and non- residential parts concurrently.
CHAPTER 18.19A - ARTESIA MIXED USE (AMU)
SECTION 18. Chapter 18.19A is hereby ADDED to the Gardena Municipal Code to read as follows:
Chapter 18.19A
ARTESIA MIXED USE (AMU)
18.19A.010 Purpose.
The Artesia mixed-use zone is intended for a mix of commercial space and restaurants with medium density and live-work style residential units. The Artesia mixed-use zone is different from other mixed-use opportunities in the City (primarily overlays) in that it is designed to feature commercial and restaurant uses along the Artesia Boulevard frontage, along with some live-work units; while strictly residential units are clustered along the Dominguez Channel. Live-work units fill the space between the commercial and residential units.
18.19A.020 Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the following words shall have the meanings described below:
“Main Street” means that private street running east-west that roughly bisects the AMU zone into north and south halves.
“Service businesses generally based on-site” provide a service directly to the customer at the business premises. Examples include but are not limited to: copying and shipping; notary public; barber; small item repair; tailor and alterations; dry cleaner; financial advising and banking; tutoring; childcare; and indoor playgrounds. “Service businesses generally conducted off-site” provide a base of operations and limited customer interaction at the business location while the core of the business activity is performed remotely. Examples include but are not limited to: plumbing; mobile pet grooming; windshield repair; private investigation; pool service; house painting; and wedding planning.
“Studio u ses” include but are not limited to: martial arts; art and design, including digital formats; post production; photography; sound recording; physical therapy, and yoga.
18 18.19A.030 Uses permitted.
The following uses shall be permitted by-right in the Artesia mixed-use zone provided they are not listed as requiring a conditional use permit (18.19A.040) or prohibited (18.19A.050):
A. Residential—permitted only south of Main Street:
1. Multi-family dwellings
2. Single-family attached dwellings (townhomes)
3. Transitional housing, subject only to those restrictions that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type in this zone
4. Supportive housing, subject only to those restrictions that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type in this zone
5. ADUs and JADUs subject to the provisions of Chapter 18.13 B. Commercial—permitted only north of Main Street:
1. Retail stores up to 5,000 square feet
2. Restaurants
3. Service businesses generally based on-site
4. Studio uses
C. Live-work—permitted in live-work-style units only adjacent to Main Street and subject to a home occupation permit:
1. Professional, administrative, and business offices
2. Retail stores
3. Service businesses generally based on-site
4. Service businesses generally conducted off-site
5. Studio uses
18.19A.040 Uses permitted subject to a conditional use permit.
The following uses may be permitted in the AMU zone subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit in accordance with the procedure set forth in Chapter 18.46:
A. Commercial—permitted only north of Main Street:
19 1. Retail stores over 5,000 square feet.
2. Medical offices, including urgent care facility
B. Live-work:
1. Restaurants
2. Catering services
C. Establishments selling or serving alcoholic beverages for consumption on or off the premises
18.19A.050 Uses prohibited.
All uses not listed in Sections 18.35.030 and 18.35.040 are deemed to be expressly prohibited, except those determined to be similar pursuant to the provisions of Section
18.42.040. No similar use determination may be made for the following specific uses, which are deemed to be incompatible with the uses permitted in the C-3 zone and are therefore prohibited:
A. Residential:
1. Any residential units other than live-work north of Main Street B. Commercial:
1. Any commercial uses other than live-work south of Main Street
2. Fitness and training facilities
C. Live-work:
1. Industrial uses
2. Wholesaling and warehousing
3. Outdoor sales
4. Adult-oriented businesses as defined by Section 18.62.020.G
18.19A.060 Property development standards.
The property development standards set forth in this section shall apply to all land and buildings in the AMU zone.
A. Lot area: 0.5 acres.
B. Lot dimensions: minimum lot width of 92 feet. No minimum or maximum lot depth. 20 C. Density: 18 dwelling units per acre maximum.
D. Building height: 3 stories and 45 feet maximum.
E. Setbacks and building separation–minimum requirements:
1. Street front: 22 feet.
2. Sides and rear abutting property lines: 5 feet.
3. Commercial building to commercial building: 15 feet.
4. Commercial building to residential building: 15 feet.
5. Live-work building to residential building: 10 feet.
6. Live-work building to live-work building: 10 feet.
7. Residential building to residential building: 10 feet.
F. Parking:
1. Residential and live-work: 2 spaces per unit plus 0.5 per unit for guest parking.
2. Commercial: 1 space per every 175 gross square feet.
G. Open Space:
1. Commercial: 10% of commercial gross square feet.
2. Live-work: 100 square feet per unit.
3. Residential: 150 square feet per unit.
H. General provisions set forth in Section 18.42.010.
18.19A.070 Design criteria.
The design standards set forth in this section shall be used to review site plans, building plans and use permits for all development within the AMU zone and the residential design criteria in section 18.42.190. In the case of conflicting design criteria, this Section shall prevail.
A. Site design: the following principles intend to establish an engaging street edge defined by the orientation and placement of buildings fronting major streets. 21 1. Building orientation: buildings and major pedestrian entrances must be oriented towards centers of activity, specifically, a primary street frontage or public plaza.
a. All primary ground-floor common entries or individual dwelling unit entries fronting on public or private streets must be oriented to the street, not to the interior or to a parking lot.
b. Entrances at building corners may be used to satisfy this requirement.
2. Setback encroachments: restaurant facilities and retail may encroach into the street setback as permitted by the City under an approved encroachment permit up to a maximum of eight feet from the building frontage, provided at least four feet of unobstructed walkway is maintained.
B. Architecture: the following principles intend to promote quality design.
1. Siding materials: plain concrete block, plain concrete, plywood, sheet pressboard, or vinyl panels are prohibited. Siding should be of high quality materials that weather well over time;
2. Color: colors must include a base color and two or more accent colors for each building. Colors must be selected from the approved color palette adopted by resolution of the City Council;
3. Multiple story structures: each subsequent story above the second story shall be set back from the story below by a minimum of eight feet. Architectural features, private open spaces, and patios may encroach up to fifty percent into the multiple story setback area, up to the wall face of the lower story;
4. Building facade: street-facing facades must be architecturally enhanced through the use of the architectural features listed below:
a. Maximum total wall plane without windows or entrances (on any facade) should not exceed thirty percent of the first story wall; b. A minimum of 60 percent of the street-facing facade between two feet and eight feet in height must be comprised of clear windows that allow views of indoor space or product display areas;
5. Architectural details listed below must adhere to the following:
a. Architectural projections, such as bays, dormer windows, sun-control devices, un-roofed porches, cornices, belt courses and appendages such as water tables, sills, capitals, and bases, may encroach into the required setback by up to eighteen inches:
22 b. Balconies and porches are encouraged to create distinction between units, but are not required,
c. Awnings, if used, must be broken into segments that mirror the door and window openings beneath them,
d. Canopy posts may not be placed within the public right-of-way;
6. Window placement shall reflect the use:
a. For commercial uses, large windows shall front onto major pedestrian throughways to promote exposure and visibility, b. For residential uses, windows shall face away from loading areas, docks, and trash storage areas.
7. A lighting plan is required for any new construction pursuant to section
18.42.150 and 18.42.190.H.
SECTION 19. Section 18.20.050.A.7 of the Gardena Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
7. Other Standards. To the extent not otherwise addressed in this chapter, the provisions of Chapter 18.42 as shown in the table in Section 18.42.010 shall also apply to multi-family residential and residential mixed-use housing projects.
CHAPTER 18.21 - HOUSING OVERLAYS (HO-3, HO-4, HO-5, AND HO-6) SECTION 20. Chapter 18.21 (Housing overlays (HO-3, HO-4, HO-5, and HO-6)) of the Gardena Municipal Code is hereby ADDED as follows:
Chapter 18.21
HOUSING OVERLAYS (HO-3, HO-4, HO-5, AND HO-6)
18.21.010 Housing overlays.
Gardena has few vacant or underutilized properties within the existing residential zones to accommodate residential growth without fundamentally changing residential land use policy. To accommodate residential demand, housing overlays are created that are placed over commercial- and industrial-zoned properties that are considered viable for housing development. The overlays provide for four density categories progressing from 12-20 units/acre to 51-70 units/acre. The overlays are designated HO-3 through HO-6 with HO-3 representing the overlay with the lowest density and HO-6 the highest density. 23 18.21.020 Superimposed nature of housing overlays.
Land classified in the housing overlays shall also be classified in one or more underlying commercial or industrial zones. Property so classified shall be identified on the zoning map by both the underlying zone and the housing overlay. The regulations set forth in this chapter shall be in addition to those regulations in other chapters of this title. In the event of conflict between the provisions of the applicable housing overlay and the underlying zone, Chapter 18.42 (General provisions), the provisions of the housing overlay shall prevail when residential uses are part of the development. If the housing overlay is silent on any development standard, the controlling development standards shall be in the following order: housing overlay, 18.42 (General provisions); and then the underlying zone.
18.21.030 Permitted uses in housing overlays.
The following uses shall be permitted in the housing overlays:
A. Residential developments and residential mixed-use housing projects that comply with the residential design criteria of Section 18.42.190, subject to the density and development standards of the applicable overlay, and subject to the site plan review provisions of Chapter 18.44.
B. Mixed residential and commercial developments are permitted in commercial zones only. Industrial-residential mixed-use is not permitted.
1. Commercial uses in mixed-use developments are permitted, conditionally permitted, or prohibited in the same way they are permitted in the underlying zone. All conditions and limitations on the use within the underlying zone apply to the commercial portion of the development;
2. Residential portion of mixed-use follows development standards of the applicable overlay.
C. Transitional and supportive housing are permitted subject only to those restrictions that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type within the overlay.
D. Commercial and industrial uses permitted in the underlying zone are subject to the provisions of the underlying zone only.
18.21.040 Prohibited uses in housing overlays.
The following uses shall be explicitly prohibited in the housing overlays:
A. Short-term rentals.
24 18.21.050 Development standards for all housing overlays.
The property development and design standards set forth in this section shall apply to land and buildings within the HO-3, HO-4, HO-5, and HO-6 for a residential or mixed-use project. In the event of a conflict with standards or requirements within other chapters of this title, the provisions in this section shall prevail.
A. Lot dimensions:
1. Minimum lot width at street frontage: 50 feet;
2. No minimum or maximum lot depth.
B. Minimum lot area:
1. In HO-3, HO-4, and HO-5: 5,000 square feet;
2. In HO-6: 0.5 acres.
C. Yards: Minimum setbacks measured from property lines:
1. Front yard: 10 feet;
2. Side yard:
a. 5 feet for first two stories of a building;
b. 10 feet for corner lots (street-facing side only);
c. 10 feet for stories above the second floor.
3. Rear yard:
a. 15 feet if adjacent to R-1 or R-2 zoned property;
b. 5 feet in all other circumstances.
4. Minimum distances between buildings on the same site: notwithstanding any other provision of this code to the contrary, the following shall apply:
Between residential, commercial, and mixed-use 10 feet
Residential side to side 10 feet
Residential front to side 15 feet
Front to front with interior court 20 feet
Front to front with driveway between 30 feet
Residential to accessory structure 6 feet
25 D. Maximum building height:
1. In all housing overlays, 40 feet for any portion of a structure that is within 20 feet of:
a. R-1 or R-2 zoned property; or
b. a property line abutting a collector or local street.
2. For the remaining portions of a structure, the maximum height is as follows:
a. HO-3:
i. 40 feet and 3 stories for residential only structures; ii. 55 feet and 4 stories for mixed-use structures with ground floor commercial.
b. HO-4:
i. 55 feet and 4 stories for residential only structures; ii. 65 feet and 5 stories for mixed-use structures with ground floor commercial.
c. HO-5:
i. 65 feet and 5 stories for residential only structures; ii. 75 feet and 6 stories for mixed-use structures with ground floor commercial.
d. HO-6: 80 75 feet/7 stories.
3. An additional five feet of structural height without usable floor area is permitted for architectural projections in all overlay zones.
E. Density and intensity: For developments involving residential alone or as part of a mixed-use project, the minimum and maximum residential densities are as follows:
minimum density
(du/acre)
maximum density
(du/acre)
HO-3 12 20
HO-4 21 30
HO-5 31 50
HO-6 51 70
26 F. Minimum unit size:
1. 400 square feet;
2. No minimum dwelling unit size shall be required for an affordable housing unit where the applicant enters into an affordable housing agreement with the city to be recorded against the property to ensure continued affordability of all moderate, low, and very low income rental units for at least fifty-five years or where the applicant enters into an equity sharing agreement for all for-sale affordable housing units upon the same terms and conditions as in Section 18.43.045.D.
G. Usable open space: A minimum of 150 square feet of outdoor usable common or private open space shall be provided per dwelling unit in accordance with the requirements of Section 18.42.065.
H. Off-street parking: the provisions of Chapter 18.40 shall apply, with the following exceptions or additions:
1. Minimum residential parking requirements:
a. Studio units: 1 parking space per unit;
b. 1 and 2-bedroom units: 1.5 parking spaces per unit;
c. Units with more than 2 bedrooms: 2 parking spaces per unit. d. Unless reduced or eliminated by applicable state law, units that are affordable to low-, very low-, or extremely low-income households, senior housing, and special needs or supportive housing shall provide parking at the rates specified in Section 18.43.090.B.
2. Tandem and mechanical parking:
a. Residential parking may be satisfied by tandem spaces where parking is assigned to a single residential unit. Two-level mechanical vehicle lifts are to be treated as tandem and subject to the same restrictions.
Unassigned parking and parking assigned to different units may not be tandem;
b. Mechanical or robotic parking structures that accommodate three or more vehicles are permitted subject to the development standards applicable to a residential structure;
3. Parking for residential units on lots less than 10,000 square feet shall be directly accessible to the street system via an alley, if available, otherwise as follows:
a. Local street, if available;
27 b. If no alley or local street is available, then a collector street; c. If no alley, local or collector street is available, then an arterial.
4. Residential lots of 10,000 square feet or greater shall not provide direct vehicular access to an alley. Parking shall be directly accessible to the street system via a local street, if available, otherwise as follows:
a. If no local street is available, then a collector street; b. If no local or collector street is available, then an arterial.
5. Parking for commercial and guest parking shall be directly accessible to the street system via an arterial, if available, otherwise as follows:
a. Collector street, if available;
b. If no arterial or collector streets are available, then a local street.
6. Guest Parking spaces required:
a. 0.25 space per unit in all residential and mixed-use developments unless reduced or eliminated by applicable state law;
b. Guest spaces in a mixed-use project may not be tandem.
7. Shared parking between commercial and residential guest spaces is permitted in mixed-use developments as follows:
a. Only guest parking spaces that are directly accessible to both commercial customers and residential visitors may be used as shared parking. The percentages below are applied only to guest parking that meets this criterion. “Directly accessible,” as used here shall mean: 1) using the same curb cuts and driveways as the commercial parking; and 2) not being separated from commercial or residential pedestrian entry points by a wall, fence, gate, berm, or other similar barrier.
b. Commercial space developed as office: 75% of the guest parking spaces may also be counted toward required commercial parking; c. Commercial space developed as retail: 50% of the guest parking spaces may also be counted toward required commercial parking; d. Commercial space developed as a restaurant: 20% of the guest parking spaces may also be counted toward required commercial parking; e. Commercial space developed for any use other than those listed above shall be considered retail for the purpose of this calculation; 28 f. If more than one type of commercial use is developed within the commercial space, shared parking shall be determined by the use with the lowest sharing percentage. If circumstances indicate that a higher sharing percentage may be warranted, this may be allowed subject to the following:
i. The applicant pays for a shared parking study to be
commissioned by the City which shows that the number of spaces being provided is sufficient for shared parking use; and ii. A declaration of restrictions is recorded against the property which provides that there shall be no change in uses allowed without a subsequent parking study that verifies that the number of parking spaces provided is sufficient for shared parking use; and iii. The applicant complies with any conditions required by the parking study to ensure there is sufficient parking.
iv. The Planning Commission shall approve shared parking under the process set forth in Chapter 18.44 for site plan review.
8. Bicycle Parking.
a. Long-term bicycle parking shall be provided at the rate of one space per every four residential units. Long-term spaces shall be covered, lockable enclosures with permanently anchored racks for bicycles, lockable bicycle rooms with permanently anchored racks, or lockable, permanently anchored bicycle lockers. This requirement shall not apply to any unit which has an enclosed two-car garage.
b. Short-term bicycle parking shall be provided at a rate of 5% of required visitor parking, with a minimum of one two-bike capacity rack. Such parking shall be by means of permanently anchored bicycle racks.
I. Signs: the provisions of Chapter 18.58 shall apply;
J. Storage space: A minimum of 80 contiguous cubic feet of private secure storage space shall be provided for each dwelling unit with a minimum dimension of 2 feet in any direction. Bicycle lockers satisfy this requirement, but bedroom closets and kitchen and bathroom cabinets do not; and
K. General provisions as set forth in the table found in section 18.42.010; and
18.21.060 Building separation within a project.
A. Between a residential and commercial or mixed-use building: 15 feet; B. Between residential buildings: 10 feet.
29 18.21.070 Phasing of mixed-use developments.
New mixed-use projects shall include construction of both the residential and non- residential parts concurrently.
CHAPTER 18.40 – OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
SECTION 21. Subsections I, J, and O of Section 18.40.060 of the Gardena Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows; except as amended, all other sections remain the same:
I. Drainage and paving.
1. Drainage from parking lots to the public rights-of-way shall be filtered through a City approved filter system. The filter shall be located on the development property and maintained by the property owner.
2. The applicant shall be responsible for the construction of all on-site drainage facilities and provide a drainage plan. This will include Low Impact Development (LID) referring to systems and practices that use or mimic natural processes that result in the infiltration, evapotranspiration or use of Stormwater in order to protect water quality.
3. The applicant shall demonstrate compliance with the Construction Stormwater Program of the State Water Resources Board and the applicant must implement Best Management Practices, to the satisfaction of the Building Official, during construction to prevent construction materials and soil from entering the storm drain.
4. Parking areas shall be graded to drain and shall be paved with not less than two inches finished thickness of asphaltic pavement laid on not less than four inches of base material, or not less than four inches of finished thickness of Portland cement concrete.
J. P atrons or employees of an occupant of a commercial or industrial building shall not be charged for the use of parking spaces designated toward providing the minimum parking requirements. The provisions of this subsection shall be inapplicable to any project whose minimum parking requirements are in whole or in part met by public parking provided by the Gardena Parking Authority pursuant to Section 18.40.110. * * *
O. Screening of parking facilities
1. A thirty30 to forty-two42 inch masonry/ or other decorative wall, landscape screen or landscaped berm shall be provided between the property line and 30 surface parking spaces lots located along street frontages. and between driveway aisle and parking spaces, which face main entrances to new, expanded or reconfigured parking facilities.
2. Such walls or landscape berms shall be set back from the property line and the area between the property line and wall or berm shall be landscaped. The height of the wall or berm shall be measured from the finished grade of the parking space.;
3. Parking structures and all mechanical vehicle lifts shall be screened as follows:
a. Parking structures that do not have solid walls facing the property lines shall incorporate screening on those sides by means of metal mesh or slats that are no less than 50% solid material.
b. Mechanical vehicle lifts must be screened by the walls of a structure.
SECTION 22. Subsections A and B of Section 18.40.090 of the Gardena Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows:
18.40.090 Landscape regulations for parking areas.
A. Landscape plans for parking areas shall be submitted in accordance with Section
18.42.075A.B and landscape shall be maintained in accordance with Section
18.42.075D.F.
B. For commercial and industrial developments, The amount of landscaping required shall be not less than five percent of the total paved area utilized for driveways and open parking areas. Said landscaping shall be evenly distributed throughout the parking areas wherever feasible. Any unused space resulting from the design of the parking spaces shall be landscaped. This requirement does not apply to indoor parking areas.
CHAPTER 18 .42 – GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 23. Section 18.42.010 of the Gardena Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 18.42.010 Scope.
A. The general provisions set forth in this chapter shall apply to development regulated by this title.
B. Development standards for residential, mixed-use, and overlay zones apply as set forth below.
31 Table 18.42 - 1
R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 R-6 MUO AMU C-R HO
18.42.065 – Open Space – Residential
uses - A A A A A - A A
18.42.070 – Fences and walls A A A A A A A A A
18.42.075 – Landscape regulations - A A A A A A A A
18.42.080 – Setbacks for streets/alleys A A A A A A - A A
18.42.085 – Commercial/Industrial
setbacks - - - - - - - - -
18.42.090 – Swimming pool A A A A A A A A A
18.42.095 – Residential design A - - - - - - - -
18.42.100 – Permitted projections A A A A A A A A A
18.42.110 – Intersection visibility A A A A A A A A A
18.42.120 – Residential design criteria - A A A A A A A A
18.42.130 – Refuse enclosures - - A A A A A A A
18.42.140 – Utilities and mechanical
equipment - A A A A A A A A
18.42.150 – Security and lighting plan - A A A A A A A A
18.42.160 – Reverse vending machines - - - - - - - - -
18.42.170 – Pedestrian amenities - - A A A A A A A
18.42.180 – Display of addresses A A A A A A A A A
18.42.190 – Pet relief area - - A A A A - A A
18.42.200 – Pre-permit requirements - A A A A A A A A
18.42.210 – Post-permit requirements - A A A A A A A A
“-” means not applicable; “A” means the standard applies SECTION 24. Section 18.42.065 of the Gardena Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
18.42.065 Open space - Residential uses.
A. Open space may be either private or common.
32 1. “Private open space” must be directly accessible from the individual dwelling unit and may be in the form of patios, decks, balconies, and roof decks.
2. “Common open space” must be accessible to all residents and may include plazas, courtyards and paseo areas. “Open space” shall not include: sidewalks; parking areas; garages; driveways; turning aisles; storage areas; refuse areas; or areas inaccessible to residents.
B. Dimensions.
1. All common areas shall have a minimum continuous area of 150 one hundred fifty square feet and no dimension less than eight feet in any zone;
2. Except for balconies, patios, and decks, private open space in the R-2, R-3 and R-4 zones shall have a minimum continuous area of one hundred fifty 150 square feet and no dimension less than eight feet;
3. Except for balconies, patios, and decks, private open space in the MUO or C-R zone shall not have any dimension less than eight feet;
43. Private balconies, patios, and decks shall have a minimum area of forty 40 square feet and no dimension less than four feet.
C. Lan dscaping. All usable open space, excluding private balconies, patios, decks, designated common game areas, and fenced private swimming pool areas, shall be landscaped. Common swimming pool areas may be landscaped if feasible. Not less than 10 percent of the area devoted to outdoor open space must be planted and irrigated pursuant to Section 18.42.075.
D. An outdoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, or hot tub (including surrounding decks or walkways) may be substituted for up to 50 percent of open space.
DE. Indoor Areas. Indoor areas improved and designated for the leisure and recreational use of all the residents may contribute to a maximum of ten percent of the usable open space requirement. Indoor common recreation or gathering spaces may be counted as common space if it is immediately adjacent to and accessible from a common area and does not exceed 25 percent of the total required common open space.
SECTION 25. Subsections A and C of Section 18.42.070 of the Gardena Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows; all other provisions remain the same:
18.42.070 F ences, hedges and walls.
For purposes of this section the term “fence” includes a “wall” 33 A. Height.
1. Residential Uses. A fence, hedge or wall not more than eight seven feet in height may be located along the side or rear property lines.
2. Residential front yard fences shall be composed of only the following materials: wood, wrought iron, tubular steel, stone, brick, stucco, or decorative block such as slump stone or split-faced block. If the fence consists of wrought iron or tubular steel, it shall be interspersed with stone, brick, stucco, or decorative block at a minimum of every eight feet for aesthetic reasons. a. Driveway gates shall be set back at least a minimum of twenty feet from front or corner side yards.
b. Driveway gates abutting alleys shall be located at least a minimum of twenty-five feet from the opposite side of the alley. c. Except as provided by subsection A.2.d of this section, fences and hedges, in the front yard setback shall have a maximum height of three and one-half feet for interior lots and three feet for corner lots in the required front yard setback area. Fences in the front yard beyond the setback shall not exceed seven eight feet in height.
d. In cluster developments that provide perimeter fencing, fences in the front yard setback may be up to seven eight feet in height provided the following requirements are met:
i. The fence shall consist of wrought iron or tubular steel and shall be interspersed with stone, brick, stucco, or decorative block at a minimum of every eight feet for aesthetic reasons;; and ii. There is a minimum of five feet of landscaping between the front of the fence and the back of the sidewalk area closest to the fence.
3. Nonresidential Uses. A fence, hedge or wall not more than eight feet in height may be located along the side or rear property lines. A fence or hedge or wall shall have a maximum height of three and one-half feet for interior lots and three feet for corner lots in the required front yard setback area when such setback is required pursuant to the provisions of this code. a. Nonresidential fences shall be composed of only the following materials: wrought iron, tubular steel, stone, brick, stucco or decorative block such as slump stone or split-faced block.
b. Nonresidential fences and walls located on street frontages shall have a minimum three-foot landscape setback.
34 4. Nonresidential Parking Lot Abutting Residential Zone. Wall enclosure requirements shall be as follows:
a. Where a commercial or industrial parking lot abuts property in a residential zone, a decorative masonry wall at least eight feet in height shall be constructed along the abutting property line. Such walls shall uniformly step down to a height of three and one-half feet within the required front yard setback area of the adjacent property.
b. Where a commercial or industrial parking lot is adjacent to a street or highway, a decorative masonry wall three feet in height or a landscape hedge shall be constructed to serve as a visual screen. * * *
C. Measurement of Fences. When a fence, wall or landscaping treatment of a specified height is required as a condition of approval to a development request, and there is substantial difference in the finished grade on either side of such fence, the height shall be measured from a grade on the higher side as determined by the community development director in order to protect the safety and general welfare of affected property owners.
SECTION 26. Section 18.42.075 (Landscape regulations) of the Gardena Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows; all other sections remain the same:
18.42.075 Landscape regulations.
A. For the purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply:
1. “High water use plants” means plants listed as “high” water use on the WUCOLS plant list for Region 3. The list can be found at:
https://ucdavis.app.box.com/s/sunee4loougj2cmnfeqqmbax1mpvmyv0.
2. “Water efficient” means using plants listed as “low” or “very low” water use on the WUCOLS plant list for Region 3. The list can be found at:
https://ucdavis.app.box.com/s/sunee4loougj2cmnfeqqmbax1mpvmyv0.
3. “WUCOLS” is Water Use Classification of Landscape Species published by California Center for Urban Horticulture, University of California, Davis and can be found at:
http://ucanr.edu/sites/WUCOLS/.
35 AB. A complete landscaping plan shall accompany site development plans for all newly constructed or expanded buildings or structures in all the multi-family residential, commercial, and industrial zones. This requirement shall not apply to the following:
1. A change in use, involving no addition or alterations to buildings or parking layout;
2. An addition to or alteration of any building or structure required by other provisions of this code or state laws;
3. An addition to or alteration of any building or structure, which does not exceed five hundred square feet.
BC. The landscaping plan shall include:
1. The botanical and common names of the plants listed alphabetically with a key number assigned to each plant so it can easily be located on the plan;
2. The size and quantity of the plants;
3. The spacing and design of landscape material.
CD. For commercial and industrial developments, the amount of landscaping required in parking areas and size of planting materials shall be as set forth in Section 18.40.090.
E. P lants
1. At least 75% of plantings must be water efficient plants and not more than 5% may be high water use plants or turf grass. California native plants are encouraged, but plants native to other Mediterranean climates (including South Africa and Australia) are permitted.
2. Trees must be a minimum of 24 inch box size. Shrubs must be a minimum of 1 gallon size.
3. Landscaping shall be placed to not obstruct pedestrian pathways when the plants reach mature size.
DF. Landscape maintenance requirements shall be as follows:
1. An automatic sprinkler or irrigation system shall be installed and permanently maintained in working order.
a. The system must include controllers that utilize either evapotranspiration or soil moisture sensor data utilizing non-volatile memory.
b. Metal cages, painted green, shall be used to protect irrigation check valves and controllers.
36 c. All above ground piping, such as double detector check valves, shall be placed behind the front setbacks and shall be screened with landscaping and painted green.
d. Protective bollards shall be of a decorative type and/or painted green where appropriate.
2. All landscaping shall be permanently maintained in thriving condition.
3. Lawn and ground covers shall be trimmed or mowed regularly. All planted areas shall be kept free of weeds and debris.
4. Adjustments, replacements, repairs and cleaning of plant material shall be a part of the regular maintenance.
5. Stakes, guys, and ties on trees shall be checked regularly for correct function. Ties shall be adjusted to avoid creating abrasion or girding on trunks or branches.
G. Non-planted areas:
1. Seating areas, fire pits, patios, and shade structures, etc., may be substituted for up to 50% of the planted area requirement. These areas may be paved with brick or stone pavers, decomposed granite, raised wood or artificial wood platforms, or decorative concrete pavers.
2. Poured concrete and asphalt are not permitted except to provide accessible pathways and courts for sports such as tennis and basketball.
3. Hardscape, such as stone, gravel, decomposed granite, and pavers, may be use in front and side setbacks as follows:
a. Hardscape may not exceed 50% of the required setback area; b. Hardscape in required open space shall not exceed 90% of the total open space area;
c. All hardscape in the front setback area must be buffered from the public right-of-way by a minimum four foot landscaped strip that must be:
i. Planted with living plant materials pursuant to subsection E above; and;
ii. Be irrigated pursuant to subsection F above;
4. Sculptures, shade structures, fountains, and other constructed or erected features are limited to not more than 20% of the front yard or more than 50% of required open space;
37 5. Water features: Except for birdbaths, only recirculating water features may be used.
SECTION 27. Section 18.42.120 of the Gardena Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
18.42.120 Distance between buildings Residential design criteria.
Zones in which tall buildings are permitted: In all zones where buildings of three or more stories in height are permitted, the requirements for space between buildings on the same site shall be increased two and one-half feet for each story, or fraction thereof, above the second story.
A. Multi-family site design:
1. In residential zones:
a. Multi-family buildings with ground floor units fronting a street shall have the pedestrian entrances to those units facing the street; or b. Where a courtyard is provided with units on at least two sides, the main pedestrian entrances may all face the courtyard provided there is direct pedestrian access to the courtyard from the public right-of-way; c. For townhomes and apartments not fronting on a public street, the main pedestrian entrances, private or common, shall be oriented toward walkways within the development.
2. In commercial zones:
a. Ground floor residential units need not have their primary pedestrian entrances facing the street;
b. On a corner lot, units fronting on a secondary street may provide the primary pedestrian entrances facing that street;
c. For mixed use developments, the primary residential pedestrian entrances may not be shared with commercial unit entrances.
B. Massing and articulation.
1. Buildings shall have major massing breaks at a minimum of every 25 feet along any street frontage by stepping back upper floors (above second floor) by 10 feet for a minimum of 50% of the facade width.
2. Variations in wall plane (projection or recess) of a minimum of 2 feet are required for a minimum of 25 percent of all facades of first and second stories. 38 3. Entries must be recessed or under a roof projection, such as a transom or porch, with a minimum area of 24 square feet. Fabric awnings do not satisfy this requirement.
4. Vertical ornamental elements, such as pilasters, if used, must protrude a minimum of 4 inches from the wall surface and extend from the ground or floor to the full height of the wall segment to which it is attached.
C. Exterior surfaces
1. On all exterior structure, wall, and fence surfaces, except those noted in Subsection 2 below, at least two exterior surface materials and colors are required on each building elevation and are limited to:
a. Stucco (smooth or rough);
b. Stone or brick veneer;
c. Wood (or equivalent), fiber cement, or metal cladding (siding), horizontal or vertical orientation;
d. Metal, provided they have a non- reflective coating or have the property of being non-reflective;
e. Other materials, provided they do not cover more than 25% of building elevations facing public streets. These materials include, but are not limited to, tile, and decorative concrete blocks–which are blocks that are textured or colored other than unstained concrete.
2. The following structure surfaces are exempt from Subsection C.1 above:
a. Metal mesh or slats may be used on the entire surface or parking structures; and
b. Glass.
3. Prohibited exterior materials include the following:
a. Concrete masonry units (CMU);
b. Aluminum, galvanized steel, or corrugated metal panels; c. Plywood and T1-11 siding;
d. Vinyl or plastic panels;
e. Mirrored glass;
f. Glossy tiles.
39 4. Exterior colors: for all structures, including buildings, walls, and fences, the following shall apply:
a. Colors must include a base color and at least one accent or trim color for each building.
b. Only colors on the approved exterior color palette list, as adopted by City Council resolution, are permitted by -right, except as set forth below.
Accent or trim colors that are not included on the approved color palette list are allowed provided they do not exceed 15 percent of the total surface area on each elevation of the building.
c. Stone veneer, approved metals, and wood, both stained and unstained, are not subject to the exterior palette list; D. Roofs.
1. Rooflines shall be vertically articulated at a minimum of every 48 feet along the street frontage through one of the following techniques:
a. A change in wall or roof height of a minimum 2 feet; b. A change in roof form; or
c. The inclusion of dormers, gables, or parapets
2. Materials for sloped roofs may be one of the following:
a. Composition shingles;
b. Flat concrete tiles;
c. Curved terracotta tiles;
d. Glazed tiles; or
e. Standing seam metal.
3. Eaves
a. Minimum projection from walls is 8 inches;
b. Maximum projection from walls is 24 inches.
4. Flat roofs must have a minimum 3 -foot parapet wherever it meets an exterior wall.
E. Main entry. Main entry doors must be recessed by a minimum of 4 inches or be surrounded by molding at least 3.5 inches wide and projecting from the wall not less than 40 3/4 of an inch. Side l ights, transoms, pilasters, and other decorative entry features must also be recessed or trimmed in the same manner as the door.
F. Windows.
1. All windows must be recessed by a minimum of 4 inches or be surrounded by molding at least 3.5 inches wide and projecting from the wall not less than 3/4 of an inch.
2. Window frames must be wood, vinyl, or equivalent. Aluminum framed windows are prohibited.
G. Trellises
1. Attached and detached trellises are permitted provided any posts, brackets, or other supporting elements do not encroach into setbacks;
2. The top horizontal elements may project into setback areas not more than 18 inches.
3. Plants that are supported by a trellis may not extend more than the top horizontal elements if adjacent to a property line.
H. Lighting. In addition to the development standards of 18.42.150, the following design criteria apply to all Multi-Family residential developments:
1. All exterior light bulbs and LEDs must be enclosed on the top and sides when mounted to the side of a building, a pole, or other structure. The enclosing material may be glass, plastic, or metal, except that;
i. Suspended light strings may have exposed bulbs; and
ii. Holiday lights are exempt from this subsection.
2. All exterior lighting fix tures on the same building shall be of the same manufacturer and shall be of the same design, materials, and color. Size may vary if design, materials, and color are consistent.
3. All pole- or bollard-mounted lighting must be of the same manufacturer and of the same size, design, materials, and colors.
4. All light poles, standards, and fixtures shall not exceed a height of 16 feet measured from finished grade. The maximum 16 feet in height shall include all elements of the light, such as pole and light fixture combined.
I. Balconies, porches, and other projections.
1. All projections into the setback areas are subject to the restrictions found in Section 18.42.100.
41 2. Awnings, if used, must be broken into segments that mirror the door and window openings beneath them.
SECTION 28. S ection 18.42.130.A of the Gardena Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
18.42.130 Refuse Enclosures.
A. Residential.
1. All trash containers shall be stored so they are not visible from the public right-of-way.
2. For all multi-family dwellings in excess of four units, refuse enclosures shall be provided as required by Chapter 8.20 that do not use individual trash containers, trash, recycling, organic waste, and green waste bins or dumpsters shall comply with one of the following:
a. The enclosures are located on the rear half of the property, housed in covered enclosures with an opaque gate that screens the trash receptacles and the enclosures shall be constructed of the same wall material and color as the nearest building within the development; or b. The enclosures are to be housed in a non-required parking area within a parking structure; or
c. T he enclosures are to be enclosed within a building envelope;
3. Stand-alone trash enclosure structures located adjacent to or within a landscaped area shall be planted with climbing vines to cover adjacent exterior surfaces.
SECTION 29. Section 18.42.140 of the Gardena Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
18.42.140 Enclosure of Utilities and mechanical equipment.
A. Utilities that service the site shall be undergrounded from the point of connection to the utility to the structures or meters for the units. This includes utilities servicing the property through pipes, wires, or cables.
B. All mechanical equipment, plumbing lines, heating and cooling units and storage tanks and ductwork, roof or ground mounted, shall be incorporated into the building envelope. When that is not feasible, all such items or shall be screened on all sides with solid material as follows so that no part of the equipment is above the enclosure or 42 screening: architecturally compatible with the main structure or when located at ground level, may be screened with landscaping
1. Ground-mounted equipment shall be screened with the same material and colors as the building it serves . Alternatively, when located at ground level, the equipment may be screened with landscaping.
2. Roof-mounted equipment shall be screened with either the same material and colors as the building it serves, wood, or metal. Vertical slats may be used such that no more than 20 percent of the screening material is open for air circulation. All screening must be painted to exactly match the closest painted surface o f the building it serves and must be a color from the approved color palette. Such screening shall be maintained at all times.
SECTION 30. Section 18.42.150 of the Gardena Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
18.42.150 Security and lighting plan.
Complete security and lighting plans shall accompany all site development plans for multi- family development of four or more units and commercial and industrial developments to ensure that safety and security issues are addressed in the design of the development.
A. Intensity
1. Lighting plans for commercial and industrial developments shall demonstrate an average of two footcandles with no single point less than one footcandle for all public/common areas;.
B2. Lighting plans for multi-family developments shall demonstrate an average of one footcandle for all public/ and common areas.
B. All entries, parking areas, trash enclosures, active outdoor areas, and pedestrian pathways shall include dusk to dawn lighting for safety and security.
C. Security lighting shall not be directed beyond the property lines.
SECTION 31. Section 18.42.170 of the Gardena Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
18.42.170 Pedestrian amenities.
A. Pedestrian access via walkways that are at least forty-four48 inches wide shall be delineated by decorative material, pavers or stamped concrete for each new residential unit except as described in B below. The delineated walkways are required to provide primary access to each unit from the public right-of-way;. 43 B. Pathways to accessible units as well as pathways that connect such units to common areas, such as mailboxes, lobbies, amenities, disposal facilities, and parking areas shall have smooth concrete surfaces.
SECTION 32. Sections 18.42.190 through 18.42.210 are hereby ADDED to the Gardena Municipal Code to read as follows:
18.42.190. Pet relief areas
A. Multi-family developments of 10 units or more and where pets are permitted shall provide a pet relief are subject to the following standards. In buildings where residents cannot keep pets, this section is not applicable;
B. Location: Pet relief areas must be outside in an area that is accessible to all resident pets of the building and not less than 15 feet from public sidewalks and not less than 10 feet from any building entrances;
C. Size: the pet relief area shall be a minimum of 40 square feet for developments of 10-40 units and 60 square feet for larger developments; D. Ground material: Ground surface material should be pea gravel or artificial turf; E. Screening: Area shall be screened from adjoining spaces by a minimum three foot wall or hedge;
F. Amenities: At least one post, a minimum two feet high, preferably shaped like a fire hydrant, shall be provided in the pet relief area; G. Cleaning supplies: The pet relief area shall be supplied with disposal bags, a trash bin, and a water connection for a hose.
18.42.200 Pre-permit requirements.
A. The applicant shall submit a Final Geotechnical Investigation for City review and approval and comply with its recommendations and any revisions deemed necessary by the City’s Building Official.
B. Air quality. The project shall comply with the objective standards of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 403 for fugitive dust control, rule 1113 for architectural coatings, R ule 1403 for asbestos containing materials, and regulation XIII for new on-site nitrogen oxide emissions.
C. The applicant shall prepare construction and demolition waste recycling plans for review and approval by the Building Division. Applicant shall enroll in the city’s waste diversion program.
44 D. Prior to building permit issuance, the applicant is required to demonstrate to the Building Division that the HVAC units, if used, that are proposed to be installed on the site comply with the Chapter 8.36 (noise ordinance).
E. Prior to approval of grading plans or prior to issuance of grading and building permits, the following noise reduction techniques shall be included in the construction plans or specifications:
1. Construction contracts specify that all construction equipment, fixed or mobile, shall be equipped with properly operating and maintained mufflers and other state required noise attenuation devices.
2. The project applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City’s Building Official t hat construction noise reduction methods shall be used where feasible, including shutting off idling equipment.
3. During construction, equipment staging areas shall be located such that the greatest distance is between the staging area noise sources and n oise-sensitive receptors.
4. Per Gardena Municipal Code Section 8.36.080, construction activities shall not occur during the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays; between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. on Saturday; or any time on Sunday or a Federal holiday.
F. The applicant shall submit a sewer capacity study for all projects in accordance with the Department of Public Works policy as posted on the City’s website.
G. For all new residential construction and all construction involving grading or other ground disturbance below a depth of 12 inches, a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment is required and all recommendations in the report adhered to.
18.42.210 Post-permit requirements.
A. Development Impact Fees.
The applicant shall be required to pay all residential development impact fees as posted on the City’s website.
B. Mitigation Measures.
The applicant shall be required to comply with all applicable mitigation measures set forth in a mitigation monitoring program for the City’s General Plan or any element thereof as posted on the City’s website.
C. Paleontological resources.
45 1. Prior to commencement of ground-disturbing activities a qualified vertebrate paleontologist (as defined by the Society for Vertebrate Paleontology) shall develop Worker Awareness and Environmental Program (WEAP) Training for construction personnel. This training shall be presented to construction personnel and include what fossil remains may be found within the Project area and policies and procedures that must be followed in case of a discovery. Verification of the WEAP Training shall be provided to the Gardena Community Development Department.
2. If fossils or fossil bearing deposits are encountered during ground- disturbing activities, work within a 25-foot radius of the find shall halt and a professional vertebrate paleontologist (as defined by the Society for Vertebrate Paleontology) shall be contacted immediately to evaluate the find. The paleontologist shall have the authority to stop or divert construction, as necessary.
Documentation and treatment of the discovery shall occur in accordance with Society of Vertebrate Paleontology standards. The significance of the find shall be evaluated pursuant to the State CEQA Guidelines. If the discovery proves to be significant, before construction activities resume at the location of the find, additional work such as data recovery excavation may be warranted, as deemed necessary by the paleontologist.
D. Cultural resources.
1. If Native American or tribal cultural resources are found on the site, the applicant shall enter into a cultural resources treatment agreement with a local Native American tribe traditionally and culturally affiliated with Gardena that is acknowledged by the Native American Heritage Commission, which shall address the following:
a. Treatment and disposition of cultural resources;
b. Designation, responsibilities, and participation of professional tribal monitors during grading, excavation and ground disturbing activities; c. Project grading and development scheduling;
d. Terms of compensation for the tribal monitors;
e. Treatment and final disposition of any cultural resources, sacred sites, and human remains discovered on site;
f. Tribal monitor's authority to stop and redirect grading in order to evaluate the significance of any potential resources discovered on the property, and to make recommendations as to treatment; and g. The applicant's agreement to relinquish ownership of all cultural resources, including all archaeological artifacts that are found on the project 46 area, to the tribe for proper treatment and disposition; and the applicant's agreement that all tribal sacred sites are to be avoided and preserved.
2. Human remains.
a. In compliance with state law, if human remains are unearthed, the project developer, pursuant to state health and safety code section 7050.5, will contact the county coroner and ensure no further disturbance occurs until the county coroner has made the necessary findings as to origin and disposition pursuant to public resources code section 5097.98. b. If the remains are determined to be of Native American descent, the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) must be notified within 24 hours.
E. Migratory bird protection. Construction, grubbing, brushing, or tree removal shall be conducted outside of the state identified nesting season for migratory birds (typically March 15 through September 1, if possible. If construction is conducted during nesting season, a Pre-construction Nesting Bird Survey shall be conducted within and immediately adjacent to the project site by a qualified professional biologist no more than seven days prior to the beginning of any project-related physical activity that is likely to impact migratory birds. If active nests are found during the Pre-Construction Nesting Bird Survey, a Nesting Bird Plan (NBP) shall be prepared by a qualified biologist and implemented during construction. At a minimum, the NBP shall include guidelines for addressing active nests, establishing buffers, monitoring, and reporting. The size location and duration of all buffer zones, if required, shall be based on the nesting species, nesting sage, nest location, its sensitivity to disturbance, and intensity and duration of the disturbance activity. The buffers shall be maintained until the breeding season has ended or until a qualified professional biologist has determined that the birds have fledged and are no longer reliant upon the nest or parental care for survival.
CHAPTER 18.44 – SITE PLAN REVIEW
SECTION 33. Section 18.44.010.E of the Gardena Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
18.44.010 When required.
E. All new multifamily development of four units or more, unless subject to Design Review pursuant to Chapter 18.45;
SECTION 34. Section 18.44.030. is hereby amended to read as follows.
18.44.030 Findings and factors for approval.
47 A. A site plan shall be approved, or conditionally approved, subject to the following findings:
1. The physical location, size, massing, setbacks, pedestrian orientation, and placement of proposed structures on the site and the location of proposed uses within the project are consistent with applicable standards; only after finding that the proposed development and the physical design of the
2. T he development is are consistent with the intent and general purpose of the general plan and provisions of the municipal code;,
3. The health and safety services (police and fire) and public infrastructure are sufficient to accommodate the new development;
4. The project is compatible with the surrounding sites and neighborhoods; and
5. The project has been determined to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act or the appropriate environmental document has been completed and required findings have been made. and will not adversely affect the orderly and harmonious development of the area and the general welfare of the city; otherwise such plans shall be disapproved.
B. In addition to all other applicable zoning and development requirements and policies, the following factors shall also be considered in determining whether the site plan shall be approved:
1. The dimensions, shape and orientation of the parcel;
2. The placement of buildings and structures on the parcel;
3. The height, setbacks, bulk and building materials;
4. The distance between buildings or structures;
5. The location, number and layout of off-street parking and loading spaces;
6. The internal vehicular patterns and pedestrian safety features;
7. The location, amount and nature of landscaping;
8. The placement, height and direction of illumination of light standards;
9. The location, number, size and height of signs;
10. The location, height and materials of walls, fences or hedges; 48 11. The location and method of screening refuse and storage areas, roof equipment, pipes, vents, utility equipment and all equipment not contained in the main buildings of the development;
12. Repealed; and
12. The general provisions, including residential design criteria, contained in Chapter 18.42 for residential developments subject to this Chapter; and
13. Such other information which the community development director or commission may require to make the necessary findings that the provisions of this code are being complied with.
C. The community development director may make minor modifications to an approved site plan in order to resolve conflicts due to site conditions, building, fire, utility and similar requirements.
CHAPTER 18.45 – DE SIGN REVIEW
SECTION 35. Chapter 18.45 (Design Review) of the Gardena Municipal Code are hereby ADDED as follows:
Chapter 18.45
DESIGN REVIEW
18.45.005 Purpose.
Design review is a ministerial process that is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act. The purpose of design review is to ensure that a project meets the applicable objective standards while at the same time encouraging affordable housing.
18.45.010 Where Applies.
Design review applies to:
A. All two-family dwellings;
B. A ny new housing project of two or more units, including a residential mixed-use housing project as defined in Chapter 18.04, or transitional or supportive housing where either 20 percent of the total units or sold or rented to lower income households or 100 percent are sold or rented to personas and families of moderate income or middle income as those terms are further defined in Government Code section 65915. For purposes of determining the 20 percent, the calculation is based on the number of units prior to the award of any density bonus units that may be requested. 49 18.45.020 Review
A. Whenever design review is required and prior to issuance of a building permit, a project’s design shall be approved pursuant to the following criteria:
1. The provisions of this chapter; and
2. All applicable and objective standards contained in Chapter 18.42; and
3. All applicable and objective development standards in the zone in which the development occurs.
B. Any modifications to the design aspects made after planning commission approval shall be grounds for a building permit plan check to be denied. This may be remedied in one of the following ways:
1. The plans may be revised to conform to the design review approval; or
2. A design review modification may be approved by the planning commission pursuant to 18.45.030.G;
C. If a development project involves discretionary permits as well as design review, the design review hearing shall be concurrent with said discretionary permits.
18.45.030 Procedure
The procedure for design review shall be as follows:
A. Filing of Applications. An application for design review shall be filed by the property owner, the property owner’s representative, or other person having the right to the possession of the land for which design approval is sought. Such application shall be filed with the community development department on forms provided by the department. As a part of the application, the applicant shall submit copies of the site plan, all building elevations drawn to scale, and either color renderings or specifications of exterior colors and materials that will be used. A color and materials board that displays exact colors to be used as well as samples of exterior finishes must also be submitted.
B. Filing Fees. The applicant shall pay to the city a filing fee established by City Council resolution for the purpose of defraying the costs incurred by the city in processing the design review application.
C. Review.
1. An application shall be reviewed for completeness.
2. S taff shall provide a review for consistency within the time frames provided for by state law. If an application is determined not to be consistent, the city shall notify the applicant in writing, identifying the provisions for which the application is 50 non-conforming along with an explanation of the reasons it considers the project to be inconsistent or not in compliance with the objective provisions.
D. The Director shall approve all designs that meet the applicable objective development standards of the applicable zone and Chapter 18.42 for the single-family residential, and low-density multi-residential zones.
E. The planning commission shall hold a noticed public hearing and approve designs that meet the applicable objective development standards of the applicable zone and Chapter 18.42 for all other projects subject to this Chapter.
1. Notice of hearings shall be given in accordance with Government Code Section 65091.
2. Notice shall be mailed to property owners and occupants within 300 feet of the project site.
F. The decision of the planning commission shall be rendered in writing. Decisions shall be final unless appealed or called for review.
G. Any modification to an approved design review must be approved by the planning commission in the same manner as a new design review application. However, only the changes from the previously approved design review will be considered at a modification hearing,
1. In the event that any modifications are found by the planning commission to not be compliant with the objective standards, the original approval will remain in force for those modifications;
2. In such case, applicants shall be provided the opportunity to revise all modifications to make them compliant with objective standards and the hearing shall be continued until this is achieved or the modification application is withdrawn;
3. When a modification application is continued and no revisions are submitted to the community development department for 90 days, the modification application shall be deemed by the planning commission at the next regularly scheduled meeting to be abandoned;
a. An abandoned application shall be considered equivalent to a withdrawn application and no further continuances of the hearing are required;
b. The applicant shall be notified in writing not less than 15 days prior to the 90 day expiration of a modification application; c. Any subsequent modifications after a modification application is deemed abandoned shall be a new modification application. 51 4. After modifications are approved, any further modification requests shall be considered a new modification application.
5. Notwithstanding the above, the Director may approve a change of color to another approved color.
18.45.050 Appeals.
Any aggrieved person may appeal the decision of the commission to the city council.
Such appeal shall be filed in writing with the city clerk within ten days after the date of the decision by the commission. Upon the receipt of such an appeal and the payment of filing fees established by the city council, the city clerk shall place the matter for consideration on the city council’s agenda of the first regular meeting of the city council following ten days’ written notice to the appellant and/or applicant and property owners and residents within three hundred 300 feet of the boundaries of the project site. The city council shall approve the design review if it finds that the project meets the objective standards.
END OF T EXT AMENDMENTS
SECTION 36. Overlay on Housing Element Inventory Sites.
The City’s Housing Element identified approximately 468 parcels that were identified as Inventory Sites which were to receive an housing overlay to accommodate the City’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation. The parcels shown on Exhibit A are listed on Exhibit B are all rezoned to receive housing overlays as shown on said Exhibit.
SECTION 37. Rescission of Artesia Corridor Specific Plan.
A. The Artesia Corridor Specific Plan is hereby rescinded. The properties within the Artesia Corridor shall be rezoned from Artesia Corridor Specific Plan to the following as more specifically described on Exhibit B:
AREA ZONING
1 Artesia Corridor Specific Plan → General Commercial (C-3) 2 Artesia Corridor Specific Plan → Very High Density Residential (R-6) 3/4 Artesia Corridor Specific Plan → Artesia Mixed-Use 4/5 Artesia Corridor Specific Plan → 1450 Artesia Specific Plan 6 Artesia Corridor Specific Plan → Official (O)
SECTION 38. No Net Loss. Government Code section 65863 provides that the City may not change a land use designation or zoning ordinance to a less intensive use unless the city concurrently changes development standards, policies and conditions applicable to other parcels to ensure there is no net loss in residential capacity. The eastern portion of Area 4 of the Artesia Corridor Specific Plan would have allowed for approximately 40 52 housing units to be built. With the change of zoning to 1450 Artesia Specific Plan, residential uses will not be allowed in this area. The loss of residential units in this area is more than made up for by the rezoning of Area 2 of the Specific Plan to the Very High Density Multi-Family (R-6) zone which will allow 51-70 dwelling units per acre.
SECTION 39. CEQA Compliance. This Ordinance is categorically exempt from CEQA based on the following:
CEQA Guidelines section 15308 provides a categorical exemption for actions taken to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of the environment where the regulatory process involves procedures for protection. So long as the City fails to have a compliant Housing Element, it has virtually no control over development in the City and loses its ability to obtain funding to help with future planning. Additionally, until the City adopts development standards for these new zones, there will be no limits on what can be built in these new zones, with the minor exception of the density standards set forth in the General Plan. Further, the City loses its ineligibility for certain funding until the inventory properties are rezoned. Therefore, the rezoning of the Inventory Sites and adoption of the new development standards fall within this exemption. None of the exceptions to the exemption which are set forth in Section 15300.2 of the Guidelines apply.
CEQA Guidelines 15061(b)(3) provides a common sense exemption for actions where it can be seen with certainty that there will not be an effect on the environment. Under existing law, if there is an inconsistency between the general plan and zoning, a developer may build to the density allowed in the general plan. Therefore, rezoning properties to be consistent with the higher density land use designation has no effect because those properties may already be built out to what is allowed under the new zoning.
Additionally, th e common sense exemption applies to the rezoning of the properties of the Areas 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the Artesia Corridor Specific Plan.
SECTION 40. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance, or any part thereof is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase be declared unconstitutional.
SECTION 41. Ce rtification. The City Clerk shall certify the passage of this ordinance and shall cause the same to be entered in the book of original ordinances of said City; shall make a minute passage and adoption thereof in the records of the meeting at which time the same is passed and adopted; and shall, within 15 days after the passage and adoption thereof, cause the same to be published as required by law, in a publication of general circulation.
53 SECTION 42. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective immediately pursuant to Government Code section 36937. The grounds for the urgency adoption are set forth in the WHEREAS clauses cited above.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 15th day of February, 2023.
TASHA CERDA, Mayor
ATTEST:
MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CARMEN VASQUEZ, City Attorney
Exhibit A – Zoning Map (in 5 sections)
Exhibit B – Parcel List
Crenshaw Blvd
Vermont Ave
El Segundo Blvd
Rosecrans Ave
Exhibit A
Crenshaw Blvd
Western Ave
Vermont Ave
Rosecrans Ave
Exhibit B
Western Ave
Normandie Ave
Vermont Ave
Redondo Beach Blvd
Exhibit C
Artesia Blvd
Western Ave
Normandie Ave
Gardena Blvd
Exhibit D
Artesia Blvd
Western Ave
Normandie Ave
Exhibit E
1 New Overlay Zoning Table
Address APN Existing
Zoning
New Overlay
Zoning
13430 CRENSHAW BLVD 4060004040 C3 HO-6
13226 CRENSHAW BLVD 4060004021 C3 HO-6
13400 CRENSHAW BLVD 4060004038 C3 HO-6
13236 CRENSHAW BLVD 4060004035 C3 HO-6
13424 CRENSHAW BLVD 4060004025 C3 HO-6
13416 CRENSHAW BLVD 4060004027 C3 HO-6
NA 4060004041 C3 HO-6
13214 CRENSHAW BLVD 4060004022 C3 HO-6
13310 CRENSHAW BLVD 4060004037 C3 HO-6
13100 CRENSHAW BLVD 4060004013 C3 HO-6
13208 CRENSHAW BLVD 4060004023 C3 HO-6
13120 CRENSHAW BLVD 4060004011 C3 HO-6
13112 CRENSHAW BLVD 4060004012 C3 HO-6
13204 CRENSHAW BLVD 4060004010 C3 HO-6
NA 4059022015 C3 HO-6
13610 CRENSHAW BLVD 4059022014 C3 HO-6
13500 CRENSHAW BLVD 4059022024 C3 HO-6
13514 CRENSHAW BLVD 4059022018 C3 HO-6
13510 CRENSHAW BLVD 4059022019 C3 HO-6
13600 CRENSHAW BLVD 4059022016 C3 HO-6
13520 CRENSHAW BLVD 4059022017 C3 HO-6
13920 CRENSHAW BLVD 4059021017 C3 HO-6
13904 CRENSHAW BLVD 4059021018 C3 HO-6
NA 4059022026 C3 HO-6
14160 CRENSHAW BL. 4059021004 C3 HO-6
14100 CRENSHAW BLVD 4059021009 C3 HO-6
14150 CRENSHAW BLVD 4059021005 C3 HO-6
14008 CRENSHAW BLVD 4059021013 C3 HO-6
NA 4059021014 C3 HO-6
NA 4059021015 C3 HO-6
NA 4059021011 C3 HO-6
14124 CRENSHAW BLVD 4059021021 C3 HO-6
14044 CRENSHAW BLVD 4059021010 C3 HO-6
14030 CRENSHAW BLVD 4059021012 C3 HO-6
14160 CRENSHAW BLVD 4059021003 C3 HO-6
Exhibit B - Parcel List
2 14516 CRENSHAW BLVD 4064012009 C3 HO-5
14504 CRENSHAW BLVD 4064012011 C3 HO-5
14626 CRENSHAW BLVD 4064012024 C3 HO-5
14600 CRENSHAW BLVD 4064012027 C3 HO-5
14520 CRENSHAW BLVD 4064012029 C3 HO-5
14526 CRENSHAW BLVD 4064012028 C3 HO-5
14614 CRENSHAW BLVD 4064012025 C3 HO-5
14510 CRENSHAW BLVD 4064012010 C3 HO-5
14604 CRENSHAW BLVD 4064012026 C3 HO-5
14426 CRENSHAW BLVD 4064012030 C3 HO-5
2200 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 4060001029 C3 HO-5
12816 VAN NESS AVE 4061001029 C3 HO-5
2150 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 4061001012 C3 HO-5
14007 VAN NESS AVE 4059017031 C3 HO-3
14115 VAN NESS AVE 4059017027 C3 HO-3
14111 VAN NESS AVE 4059017028 C3 HO-3
14017 VAN NESS AVE 4059017029 C3 HO-3
14015 VAN NESS AVE 4059017030 C3 HO-3
13971 VAN NESS AVE 4059017033 C3 HO-3
13945 VAN NESS AVE 4059017035 C3 HO-3
13961 VAN NESS AVE 4059017034 C3 HO-3
13931 VAN NESS AVE 4059017036 C3 HO-3
13901 VAN NESS AVE 4059017037 C3 HO-3
13151 S WESTERN AVE 4061013001 M2 HO-4
1735 W 130TH ST 6102001023 M1 HO-5
1727 W 130TH ST 6102001022 M1 HO-5
1751 W 130TH ST 6102001024 M1 HO-5
1748 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 6102001005 M1 HO-5
1721 W 130TH ST 6102001020 M1 HO-5
NA 6102001021 M1 HO-5
12918 S WESTERN AVE 6102001025 M1 HO-5
1734 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 6102001006 M1 HO-6
1714 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 6102001010 M1 HO-6
1726 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 6102001007 M1 HO-6
1720 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 6102001026 M1 HO-6
1643 W 130TH ST 6102001016 M1 HO-5
1651 W 130TH ST 6102001017 M1 HO-5
1613 W 130TH ST 6102002022 M1 HO-5
3 1613 W 130TH ST 6102002025 M1 HO-5
NA 6102002023 M1 HO-5
1621 W 130TH ST 6102002026 M1 HO-5
1635 W 130TH ST 6102001015 M1 HO-5
1619 W 130TH ST 6102002027 M1 HO-5
1563 W 130TH ST 6102002020 M1 HO-5
1559 W 130TH ST 6102002019 M1 HO-5
1564 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 6102002005 M1 HO-6
1556 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 6102002006 M1 HO-6
1535 W 130TH ST 6102002016 M1 HO-5
12801 HALLDALE AVE 6102002030 M1 HO-6
1530 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 6102002028 M1 HO-6
1434 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 6102003004 M1 HO-6
1428 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 6102003005 M1 HO-6
1440 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 6102003024 M1 HO-6
12919 S NORMANDIE AVE 6102003017 M1 HO-5
12901 S NORMANDIE AVE 6102003026 M1 HO-5
12927 S NORMANDIE AVE 6102003010 M1 HO-5
12829 S NORMANDIE AVE 6102003007 C3 HO-6
12903 S BUDLONG AVE 6115001012 M1 HO-4
1200 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 6115001011 M1 HO-4
1243 W 130TH ST 6115001017 M1 HO-5
1303 W 130TH ST 6115001019 M1 HO-5
12902 S NORMANDIE AVE 6115001026 M1 HO-5
1239 W 130TH ST 6115001015 M1 HO-5
1255 W 130TH ST 6115001018 M1 HO-5
1239 W 130TH ST 6115001016 M1 HO-5
1311 W 130TH ST 6115001035 M1 HO-5
12912 S NORMANDIE AVE 6115001028 M1 HO-5
1341 W 130TH ST 6115001029 M1 HO-5
12908 S NORMANDIE AVE 6115001027 M1 HO-5
1320 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 6115001003 M1 HO-6
1308 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 6115001004 M1 HO-6
1254 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 6115001005 M1 HO-6
1342 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 6115001032 M1 HO-6
1246 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 6115001034 M1 HO-6
1332 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 6115001002 M1 HO-6
12816 S NORMANDIE AVE 6115001033 M1 HO-6
4 1218 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 6115001800 M1 HO-6
1254 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 6115001006 M1 HO-6
12923 S BUDLONG AVE 6115001031 M1 HO-4
1215 W 132ND ST 6115002023 M1 HO-4
13021 S BUDLONG AVE 6115002032 M1 HO-4
1220 W 130TH ST 6115002031 M1 HO-4
13423 S BUDLONG AVE 6115004017 M1 HO-4
13437 S BUDLONG AVE 6115004019 M1 HO-4
13441 S BUDLONG AVE 6115004032 M1 HO-4
1203 W 135TH ST 6115004020 M1 HO-4
14401 S WESTERN AVE 4062004041 C3 HO-6
1124 W 135TH ST 6115020008 C3 HO-4
1144 W 135TH ST 6115020012 C3 HO-4
1100 W 135TH ST 6115020006 C3 HO-4
1110 W 135TH ST 6115020014 C3 HO-4
13530 S BUDLONG AVE 6115020009 C3 HO-4
1156 W 135TH ST 6115020013 C3 HO-4
13429 S NORMANDIE AVE 6102010008 M1 HO-4
1415 W 135TH ST 6102010009 M1 HO-4
1414 W 134TH ST 6102010006 M1 HO-4
1435 W 135TH ST 6102010017 M1 HO-4
13421 S NORMANDIE AVE 6102010007 M1 HO-4
1436 W 134TH ST 6102010005 M1 HO-4
1421 W 135TH ST 6102010016 M1 HO-4
13428 S NORMANDIE AVE 6115004031 M1 HO-4
13615 S NORMANDIE AVE 6102016013 M2 HO-4
13609 S NORMANDIE AVE 6102016020 M2 HO-4
NA 6102016023 M2 HO-4
13725 S NORMANDIE AVE 6102017030 M1 HO-4
1580 W 139TH ST 6102016025 M2 HO-4
NA 6102017026 M1 HO-4
13507 S NORMANDIE AVE 6102016022 M2 HO-4
13527 S NORMANDIE AVE 6102016024 M2 HO-4
13717 S NORMANDIE AVE 6102017033 M1 HO-4
13705 S NORMANDIE AVE 6102017044 M1 HO-4
1425 W 139TH ST 6102017040 M1 HO-4
13807 S NORMANDIE AVE 6102017045 M1 HO-4
13815 S NORMANDIE AVE 6102017027 M1 HO-4
5 1433 W 139TH ST 6102017039 M1 HO-4
13606 S NORMANDIE AVE 6115005045 M1 HO-4
13616 S NORMANDIE AVE 6115005042 M1 HO-4
13612 S NORMANDIE AVE 6115005044 M1 HO-4
13602 S NORMANDIE AVE 6115005036 M1 HO-4
13526 S NORMANDIE AVE 6115005047 M1 HO-4
13518 S NORMANDIE AVE 6115005037 M1 HO-4
13506 S NORMANDIE AVE 6115005038 M1 HO-4
13722 S NORMANDIE AVE 6115009011 M1 HO-4
13714 S NORMANDIE AVE 6115009010 M1 HO-4
13706 S NORMANDIE AVE 6115009014 M1 HO-4
13850 S NORMANDIE AVE 6115009078 M1 HO-4
13618 S WESTERN AVE 6102013011 M2 HO-5
1746 W 135TH ST 6102013019 M2 HO-5
13610 S WESTERN AVE 6102013017 M2 HO-5
13528 S WESTERN AVE 6102013020 M2 HO-5
13614 S WESTERN AVE 6102013010 M2 HO-5
13610 S WESTERN AVE 6102013014 M2 HO-5
NA 4061026005 M2 HO-5
NA 4061026002 M2 HO-5
NA 4061026030 M2 HO-5
NA 4061026006 M2 HO-5
13511 S WESTERN AVE 4061026036 M2 HO-5
NA 4061026007 M2 HO-5
NA 4061026034 M2 HO-5
13715 S WESTERN AVE 4061026032 M2 HO-5
13801 S WESTERN AVE 4061026023 M2 HO-5
13727 S WESTERN AVE 4061026022 M2 HO-5
14119 S WESTERN AVE 4061027006 C3 HO-6
14101 S WESTERN AVE 4061027004 C3 HO-6
14107 S WESTERN AVE 4061027005 C3 HO-6
1835 W ROSECRANS AVE 4061027014 C3 HO-6
1859 W ROSECRANS AVE 4061027013 C3 HO-6
1957 W 144TH ST 4062003008 C3 HO-6
1930 W ROSECRANS AVE 4062003027 C3 HO-6
1922 W ROSECRANS AVE 4062003028 C3 HO-6
1939 W 144TH ST 4062003022 C3 HO-6
1954 W ROSECRANS AVE 4062003024 C3 HO-6
6 1119 W 144TH PL 4062003037 C3 HO-6
1916 W ROSECRANS AVE 4062003029 C3 HO-6
1910 W ROSECRANS AVE 4062003030 C3 HO-6
1919 W 144TH ST 4062003021 C3 HO-6
NA 4062003023 C3 HO-6
1900 W ROSECRANS AVE 4062003031 C3 HO-6
1901 W 144TH ST 4062003036 C3 HO-6
1839 W 144TH ST 4062004008 C3 HO-6
1847 W 144TH ST 4062004032 C3 HO-6
1850 W ROSECRANS AVE 4062004036 C3 HO-6
NA 4062004033 C3 HO-6
14314 S ST ANDREWS PL 4062004082 C3 HO-6
1830 W ROSECRANS AVE 4062004079 C3 HO-6
1617 W ROSECRANS AVE 6102014040 M2 HO-6
1701 W ROSECRANS AVE 6102014048 M2 HO-6
1725 W ROSECRANS AVE 6102014046 M2 HO-6
1639 W ROSECRANS AVE 6102014041 M2 HO-6
1601 W ROSECRANS AVE 6102014039 M2 HO-6
1735 W ROSECRANS AVE 6102014069 M2 HO-6
1611 W ROSECRANS AVE 6102014038 M2 HO-6
1718 W ROSECRANS AVE 6103002035 C3 HO-6
1732 W ROSECRANS AVE 6103002033 C3 HO-6
NA 6103002034 C3 HO-6
1650 W ROSECRANS AVE 6103004037 C3 HO-6
1600 W ROSECRANS AVE 6103004021 C3 HO-6
NA 6103005027 C3 HO-6
1560 W ROSECRANS AVE 6103005025 C3 HO-6
NA 6103005028 C3 HO-6
1560 W ROSECRANS AVE 6103005034 C3 HO-6
1536 W ROSECRANS AVE 6103005058 C3 HO-6
NA 6103005057 C3 HO-6
1522 W ROSECRANS AVE 6103005051 C3 HO-6
1510 W ROSECRANS AVE 6103005029 C3 HO-6
1520 W ROSECRANS AVE 6103005052 C3 HO-6
1518 W ROSECRANS AVE 6103005053 C3 HO-6
1536 W ROSECRANS AVE 6103005026 C3 HO-6
14315 HALLDALE AVE 6103005054 C3 HO-6
14315 S NORMANDIE AVE 6103009063 C3 HO-6
7 1408 W ROSECRANS AVE 6103009057 C3 HO-6
1122 W ROSECRANS AVE 6114019021 P HO-5
1102 W ROSECRANS AVE 6114019017 C3 HO-5
1920 W 144TH ST 4062003003 C3 HO-6
1900 W 144TH ST 4062003001 C3 HO-6
1940 W 144TH ST 4062003005 C3 HO-6
1946 W 144TH ST 4062003006 C3 HO-6
14404 GRAMERCY PL 4062003007 C3 HO-6
1910 W 144TH ST 4062003002 C3 HO-6
1934 W 144TH ST 4062003004 C3 HO-6
1858 W 144TH ST 4062004009 C3 HO-6
1848 W 144TH ST 4062004026 C3 HO-6
NA 4062004022 C3 HO-6
NA 4062004021 C3 HO-6
1830 W 144TH ST 4062004029 C3 HO-6
1818 W 144TH ST 4062004031 C3 HO-6
14415 S WESTERN AVE 4062004023 C3 HO-6
1838 W 144TH ST 4062004027 C3 HO-6
1828 W 144TH ST 4062004030 C3 HO-6
1834 W 144TH ST 4062004081 C3 HO-6
14421 S WESTERN AVE 4062004083 C3 HO-6
14507 S WESTERN AVE 4062005002 C3 HO-5
NA 4062005003 C3 HO-5
14525 S WESTERN AVE 4062005025 C3 HO-5
14501 S WESTERN AVE 4062005001 C3 HO-5
14519 S WESTERN AVE 4062005024 C3 HO-5
NA 4062005004 C3 HO-5
1817 W 146TH ST 4062005067 C3 HO-5
NA 4062006033 C3 HO-5
NA 4062006032 C3 HO-5
14609 S WESTERN AVE 4062006048 C3 HO-5
14690 S WESTERN AVE 6103030014 C3 HO-5
14632 S WESTERN AVE 6103030015 C3 HO-5
14807 S WESTERN AVE 4062016037 C3 HO-5
14801 S WESTERN AVE 4062016036 C3 HO-5
14817 S WESTERN AVE 4062016038 C3 HO-5
14855 S WESTERN AVE 4062016039 C3 HO-5
14921 S WESTERN AVE 4062017013 C3 HO-5
8 14901 S WESTERN AVE 4062017011 C3 HO-5
NA 4062017012 C3 HO-5
14929 S WESTERN AVE 4062017014 C3 HO-5
14920 S WESTERN AVE 6103021002 C3 HO-5
1744 W 149TH ST 6103021026 C3 HO-5
14914 S WESTERN AVE 6103021025 C3 HO-5
15020 S WESTERN AVE 6103021033 C3 HO-5
15014 S WESTERN AVE 6103021053 C3 HO-5
15014 S WESTERN AVE 6103021054 C3 HO-5
15032 S WESTERN AVE 6103021031 C3 HO-5
15019 S WESTERN AVE 4062017047 C3 HO-5
15019 S WESTERN AVE 4062017050 C3 HO-5
15001 S WESTERN AVE 4062017049 C3 HO-5
NA 4062017042 C3 HO-3
1819 MARINE AVE 4062017038 C3 HO-3
1829 MARINE AVE 4062017040 C3 HO-3
1813 MARINE AVE 4062017037 C3 HO-3
1823 MARINE AVE 4062017039 C3 HO-3
NA 4062017041 C3 HO-3
1845 MARINE AVE 4062017044 C3 HO-3
1820 MARINE AVE 4063005006 C3 HO-3
1816 MARINE AVE 4063005005 C3 HO-3
15103 S WESTERN AVE 4063005047 C3 HO-5
15109 S WESTERN AVE 4063005050 C3 HO-5
15225 S WESTERN AVE 4063006002 C3 HO-5
1808 W 152ND ST 4063006004 C3 HO-5
15219 S WESTERN AVE 4063006003 C3 HO-5
15112 S WESTERN AVE 6103018025 C2 HO-5
15345 S WESTERN AVE 4063007002 C3 HO-5
15325 S WESTERN AVE 4063007003 C3 HO-5
15351 S WESTERN AVE 4063007001 C3 HO-5
15325 S WESTERN AVE 4063007004 C3 HO-5
15301 S WESTERN AVE 4063007005 C3 HO-5
15300 S WESTERN AVE 6103015025 C3 HO-5
15324 S WESTERN AVE 6103015026 C3 HO-5
15340 S WESTERN AVE 6103015027 C3 HO-5
15417 S WESTERN AVE 4063008001 C3 HO-5
15401 S WESTERN AVE 4063008002 C3 HO-5
9 1450 W REDONDO BEACH
BLVD 6105008032 C3 HO-5
NA 6105008030 C3 HO-5
NA 6105008031 C3 HO-5
1914 MARINE AVE 4063005017 C3 HO-3
1958 MARINE AVE 4063005025 C3 HO-3
2003 MARINE AVE 4062013018 C3 HO-3
2021 MARINE AVE 4062013020 C3 HO-3
2315 MARINE AVE 4064023034 C3 HO-5
2421 MARINE AVE 4064023019 C3 HO-5
2415 MARINE AVE 4064023020 C3 HO-5
2403 MARINE AVE 4064023021 C3 HO-5
NA 4064023035 C3 HO-5
NA 4064023022 C3 HO-5
2912 MARINE AVE 4069003002 C3 HO-3
2918 MARINE AVE 4069003001 C3 HO-3
2938 MARINE AVE 4069004027 C3 HO-5
15115 ATKINSON AVE 4069004026 C3 HO-5
15340 CRENSHAW BLVD 4069004002 C3 HO-5
15342 CRENSHAW BLVD 4069004001 C3 HO-5
15406 CRENSHAW BLVD 4069019002 C3 HO-4
15400 CRENSHAW BLVD 4069019001 C3 HO-4
15416 CRENSHAW BLVD 4069019024 C3 HO-4
15520 CRENSHAW BLVD 4069019009 C3 HO-4
15622 S CRENSHAW 4069020002 C3 HO-4
15706 CRENSHAW BLVD 4069020005 C3 HO-4
15712 CRENSHAW BLVD 4069020006 C3 HO-4
15716 CRENSHAW BLVD 4069020007 C3 HO-4
15722 CRENSHAW BLVD 4069020008 C3 HO-4
15915 S WESTERN AVE 4066012033 C3 HO-5
16017 S WESTERN AVE 4066012004 C3 HO-5
16127 S WESTERN AVE 4066012026 C3 HO-5
16119 S WESTERN AVE 4066012028 C3 HO-5
16303 S WESTERN AVE 4066013025 C3 HO-5
16229 S WESTERN AVE 4066013014 C3 HO-5
16311 S WESTERN AVE 4066013016 C3 HO-5
16225 S WESTERN AVE 4066013024 C3 HO-5
16219 S WESTERN AVE 4066013023 C3 HO-5
16213 S WESTERN AVE 4066013022 C3 HO-5
10 16321 S WESTERN AVE 4066013026 C3 HO-5
16401 S WESTERN AVE 4066025015 C3 HO-5
16417 S WESTERN AVE 4066025017 C3 HO-5
16501 S WESTERN AVE 4066025020 C3 HO-5
16411 S WESTERN AVE 4066025016 C3 HO-5
16505 S WESTERN AVE 4066025021 C3 HO-5
16531 S WESTERN AVE 4066025025 C3 HO-5
16523 S WESTERN AVE 4066025024 C3 HO-5
15830 S WESTERN AVE 6105010021 C3 HO-5
15926 S WESTERN AVE 6105010024 C3 HO-5
15820 S WESTERN AVE 6105010018 C3 HO-5
15824 S WESTERN AVE 6105010060 C3 HO-5
15930 S WESTERN AVE 6105010062 C3 HO-5
15934 S WESTERN AVE 6105010026 C3 HO-5
16102 S WESTERN AVE 6105010043 C3 HO-5
16108 S WESTERN AVE 6105010044 C3 HO-5
16116 S WESTERN AVE 6105010045 C3 HO-5
16016 S WESTERN AVE 6105010064 C3 HO-5
1735 W 162ND ST 6105010048 C3 HO-5
1743 W 162ND ST 6105010047 C3 HO-5
16126 S WESTERN AVE 6105010046 C3 HO-5
16240 S WESTERN AVE 6105004045 O HO-5
16224 S WESTERN AVE 6105004036 O HO-5
1735 W GARDENA BLVD 6105004046 O HO-5
16320 S WESTERN AVE 6105004043 O HO-5
1747 W 166TH ST 6105001010 C3 HO-5
16520 S WESTERN AVE 6105001002 C3 HO-5
16516 S WESTERN AVE 6105001003 C3 HO-5
16522 S WESTERN AVE 6105001001 C3 HO-5
16510 S WESTERN AVE 6105001030 C3 HO-5
16816 S WESTERN AVE 6106003003 C3 HO-5
16820 S WESTERN AVE 6106003004 C3 HO-5
16910 S WESTERN AVE 6106003034 C3 HO-5
16822 S WESTERN AVE 6106003028 C3 HO-5
16826 S WESTERN AVE 6106003030 C3 HO-5
16924 S WESTERN AVE 6106003026 C3 HO-5
17014 S WESTERN AVE 6106009001 C3 HO-5
17018 S WESTERN AVE 6106009014 C3 HO-5
11 17000 S WESTERN AVE 6106009015 C3 HO-5
17124 S WESTERN AVE 6106009008 C3 HO-5
17128 S WESTERN AVE 6106009009 C3 HO-5
NA 6106030016 M1 HO-4
16835 S NORMANDIE AVE 6106030015 M1 HO-4
16829 S NORMANDIE AVE 6106030011 M1 HO-4
16617 NORMANDIE AVE 6106027039 M1 HO-4
16610 BRIGHTON AVE 6106027026 M1 HO-4
16601 S NORMANDIE AVE 6106027023 M1 HO-4
16611 S NORMANDIE AVE 6106027027 M1 HO-4
1414 W 166TH ST 6106027040 M1 HO-4
NA 6111007016 C3 HO-4
NA 6111007017 C3 HO-4
1345 W 166TH ST 6111007032 C3 HO-4
17901 S VERMONT AVE 6111024009 C3 HO-3
NA 6111024010 C3 HO-3
1435 W 178TH ST 6106036015 M2 HO-4
1411 W 178TH ST 6106036025 M2 HO-4
NA 6106036805 M2 HO-4
1401 W 178TH ST 6106036023 M2 HO-4
1440 W 178TH ST 6106038025 M1 HO-4
1446 W 178TH ST 6106038021 M1 HO-4
1406 W 178TH ST 6106038023 M1 HO-4
1402 W 178TH ST 6106038022 M1 HO-4
1440 W 178TH ST 6106038024 M1 HO-4
1468 W 178TH ST 6106038016 M1 HO-4
1480 W 178TH ST 6106038017 M1 HO-4
1528 W 178TH ST 6106037020 M1 HO-3
1524 W 178TH ST 6106037025 M1 HO-3
1520 W 178TH ST 6106037026 M1 HO-3
NA 6106037029 M1 HO-3
17817 EVELYN AVE 6106037002 M1 HO-3
17833 EVELYN AVE 6106037024 M1 HO-3
1500 W 178TH ST 6106037027 M1 HO-3
17853 EVELYN AVE 6106037030 M1 HO-3
17805 S DENKER AVE 6106018050 M1 HO-3
17809 S DENKER AVE 6106018042 M1 HO-3
17908 LA SALLE AVE 6106018049 HB HO-3
12 17803 LA SALLE AVE 6106017020 M1 HO-3
17804 S HARVARD BLVD 6106017001 M1 HO-3
17812 S HARVARD BLVD 6106017040 M1 HO-3
18011 LA SALLE AVE 6106021018 HB HO-3
NA 6106021024 HB HO-3
18031 LA SALLE AVE 6106021037 HB HO-3
18105 LA SALLE AVE 6106021047 HB HO-3
1651 W 182ND ST 6106021051 HB HO-5
18111 S HARVARD BLVD 6106020028 HB HO-3
NA 6106020043 HB HO-5
1700 W 180TH ST 6106020018 HB HO-3
17803 S HARVARD BLVD 6106016017 M1 HO-3
17822 S HOBART BLVD 6106016030 M1 HO-3
17812 S HOBART BLVD 6106016033 M1 HO-3
17832 S HOBART BLVD 6106016032 HB HO-3
17924 S HOBART BLVD 6106016031 HB HO-3
18116 S HOBART BLVD 6106020041 HB HO-3
1719 W 182ND ST 6106020040 HB HO-5
1725 W 182ND ST 6106020038 HB HO-5
1745 W 182ND ST 6106019065 M1 HO-5
NA 6106019059 M1 HO-3
18105 S HOBART BLVD 6106019066 M1 HO-3
18101 S HOBART BLVD 6106019067 M1 HO-3
18025 S HOBART BLVD 6106019047 M1 HO-3
1726 W 180TH ST 6106019068 M1 HO-3
1727 W 180TH ST 6106015050 M1 HO-3
17913 S HOBART BLVD 6106015044 M1 HO-3
NA 6106015029 M1 HO-3
NA 6106015030 M1 HO-3
17903 S HOBART BLVD 6106015048 M1 HO-3
17807 S HOBART BLVD 6106015046 M1 HO-3
17831 S HOBART BLVD 6106015045 M1 HO-3
17815 S HOBART BLVD 6106015051 M1 HO-3
17850 S WESTERN AVE 6106015013 M1 HO-5
17810 S WESTERN AVE 6106015058 M1 HO-5
NA 6106015057 M1 HO-5
17910 S WESTERN AVE 6106015056 M1 HO-5
17804 S WESTERN AVE 6106015055 M1 HO-5
13 17840 S WESTERN AVE 6106015060 M1 HO-5
17820 S WESTERN AVE 6106015059 M1 HO-5
17920 S WESTERN AVE 6106015019 M1 HO-5
NA 6106019063 C3 HO-5
18016 S WESTERN AVE 6106019048 C3 HO-5
NA 6106019049 C3 HO-5
NA 6106019050 C3 HO-5
NA 6106019055 C3 HO-5
NA 6106019062 C3 HO-5
NA 6106019052 C3 HO-5
18110 S WESTERN AVE 6106019064 C3 HO-5
NA 6106019054 C3 HO-5
NA 6106019051 C3 HO-5
NA 6106019053 C3 HO-5
Artesia Corridor Properties
SP AREA ADDRESS AIN NUMBERS NEW ZONING
1 17400 S. Western Ave.
17414 S. Western Ave.
17420 S. Western Ave.
1740 W. Artesia Blvd.
6106013033
6106013045
6106013046
6106013047
General Commercial
(C-3)
2 1650 W. Artesia Blvd.
1610 W. Artesia Blvd.
6106013053
6106013049
Very High Density
Residential (R-6)
3/4 1540 W. Artesia Blvd.
1534 W. Artesia Blvd.
1500 W. Artesia Square
1502 W. Artesia Square
1504 W. Artesia Square
1506 W. Artesia Square
1508 W. Artesia Square
1510 W. Artesia Square
1512 W. Artesia Square
1520 Artesia Square
1528 Artesia Square
1538 Artesia Square
1540 Artesia Square
1548 Artesia Square
1558 Artesia Square
1560 Artesia Square
1568 Artesia Square
1578 Artesia Square
1580 Artesia Square
1588 Artesia Square
1602 Artesia Square
6106013061
6106013062
6106014041 - 6106014045
6106014067 - 6106014072
6106014056 - 6106014060
6106014061 – 6106014066
6106014024 - 6106014031
6106014012 - 6106014023
6106014033 - 6106014040
6106013072 - 6106013076
6101013078 - 6106013085
6106013064 - 6106013071
6106013147 - 6106013153
6106013139 – 6101013146
6106013123 – 6106013130
6106013131 - 6106013137
6106013115 - 6106013122
6106013109 – 6106013113
6106013093 - 6106013096
6106013098 - 6101013105
6106013159 - 6106013164
Artesia Mixed-Use
14 SP AREA ADDRESS AIN NUMBERS NEW ZONING
1604 Artesia Square
1608 Artesia Square
No Address
No Address
No Address
No Address
No Address
No Address
6106013154 - 6106013158
6106013086 - 6106013092
6106014046
6106014009
6106014010
6106014008
6106014011
6106014046 - 6106014055
4/5 1450 W. Artesia Blvd.
1440 W. Artesia Blvd.
1452 W. Artesia Blvd.
1462 W. Artesia Blvd.
1472 W. Artesia Blvd.
No Address (Sump)
6106036035
6106036012
6106036036
6106036037
6106036010
6106036034
1450 Artesia Specific
Plan
6 No Address
No Address
6106036902
6106036905
Official (O)
1 RESOLUTION NO. 6621
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GARDENA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING A COLOR PALET TE FOR
DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY OF GARDENA
WHEREAS, under recent changes to State law, the City must have objective standards for housing developments; and
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2022 the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on an update to the City’s Land Use Plan, revisions to the City’s Zoning Code and Zoning Map, and adoption of a color palette; and
WHEREAS, after the close of the public hearing the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2- 23 recommending that the City Council approve the Land Use Plan update, revise the Zoning Code and Map, and adopt the color palette; and
WHEREAS, on February 15, 2023, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on the Land Use Plan, revisions to the Zoning Code and Zoning Map, and adoption of the color palette at which time it cons idered all evidence presented, both written and oral;
WHEREAS, prior to adopting this Resolution, the City Council adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 1847; and
WHEREAS, Section 18.19.070.B.2 of Urgency Ordinance No. 1847 provides that exterior colors shall be approved by resolution of the City Council;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby adopts the color palette attached hereto as Exhibit A for primary and accent colors.
SECTION 2. CEQA. The City Council hereby determines that adoption of this Resolution is exempt from CEQA under the common sense exemption set forth in CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) as the color of a building will not have an effect on the environment.
SECTION 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
SECTION 4. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution; shall cause the same to be entered among the original Resolutions of said City; and shall make a minute of the passage and adoption thereof in the records of the DocuSign Envelope ID: FC3E1CC2-EC08-45C8-B643-7FF763BB4897 2 proceedings of the City Council of said City in the minutes of the meeting at whi ch the same is passed and adopted.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 15th day of February, 2023.
TASHA CERDA, Mayor
ATTEST:
MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CARMEN VASQUEZ, City Attorney
Exhibit A – color palette list
DocuSign Envelope ID: FC3E1CC2-EC08-45C8-B643-7FF763BB4897
COLOR NUMBER
PER BEHR CHART COLOR NAME
COLOR NUMBER PER
BEHR CHART COLOR NAME
WHITES WHITES
57 Frost BWC-08 Pebble Cream
52 White BWC-22 Lambskin
75 Polar Bear BWC-04 Beach House
BWC-06 Solid Opal BWC-03 Lively White
BWC-13 Smoky White YL-W07 Smooth Silk
BWC-20 Melting Icicles HDC-NT-11A Warm Marshmallow
HDC-MD-06 Nano White YL-W03 Honied White
MQ3-32 Cameo White YL-W02 Spanish Lace
BWC-30 Diamonds Therapy YL-W01 Spinning Sil
k
GR-W15 Palais White GR-W14 Coconut Twist
GR-W08 Acrcade White YL-W09 Spun Cotton
OR-W13 Shoelace DC-012 White Stone
YL-W10 Night Blooming Jasmine BWC-16 Ancient Ivory
OR-W14 White Veil PPU7-15 Ivory Lace
13 Cottage White OR-W08 Coco Malt
70 Linen White YL-W13 Sentimental Beige
22 Navajo White OR-W15 Sleek White
23 Antique White BWC-07 Cotton Blossom
73 Off White BWC-01 Simply White
HDC-MD-08 Whisper White OR-W12 Morning Dove
BWC-23 Vanilla Frost GR-W13 Polished Marble
OR-W11 White Mocha GR-W12 Confident White
PPU5-11 Delicate Lace BWC-11 Fresh Popcorn
PPU7-11 Cotton Knit PPU7-12 Silky White
PPU7-09 Aged Beige PPU10-13 Snowy Pinne
DC-011 Gray Envelope PPU24-14 White Moderne
RD-W15 Cotton Sheets PPU12-12 Gallery White
OR-W01 White Blush GR-W06 Winds Breath
OR-W05 Almond Milk GR-W11 Silver Ash
OR-W03 Mannequin Cream PPPU25 Minimalistic
OR-W04 Nice Cream GR-W10 Calcium
COLOR NUMBER PER
BEHR CHART COLOR NAME
COLOR NUMBER
PER BEHR CHART COLOR NAME
WHITES GREYS
GR-W09 Snowfall White BWC-29 Silver Feather
GR-W01 White Wool MQ2-59 Silver City
DC-013 Harmonious White HDC-MD-26 Sonic Silver
BL-W06 Whispering Waterfall PPU24-10 Downtown Gray
BLW09 Bakery Box PPU24-12 Whitewash Oak
PR-W10 Swirling Water PPU25-09 Foggy London
BWC-12 Vibrant White MQ6-23 Pumice
BL-W02 Ice Sculpture 790C-3 Dolphin Fin
Bl-W12 Canyon Wind PPU25-08 Heirloom Silver
BL-W11 Tinsmith PPU25-05 Old Celadon
BL-W08 Frothy Surf PPU24-19 Shark Fin
PR-W14 Bit of Sugar PPU24-17 Hairstorm Gray
PR-W13 Crystal Cut PPU24-18 Great Graphite
RD-W10 New House White PPU25-17 Euro Gray
RD-W05 Moonlit Beaach DC0-14 Gray View
PPU5-09 Bleached Linen PPU25-15 Flipper
710F-4 Sage Gray
PPU26-17 Fast as the Wind
HDC-NT-27 Milennium Silver
740F-4 Dark Storm Cloud
PPU26-12 Solemn Silence
780E - 3 Sterling
PPU26-16 Hush
PPU26-18 Silver Mine
MQ5-31 Distant Star
PP26-19 Chance of Rain
MQ5-22 Rainmaster
PPU26-21 Overcast
MQ3-27 Etched Glass
PPU26-14 Drizzle
COLOR NUMBER PER
BEHR CHART COLOR NAME
COLOR NUMBER PER
BEHR CHART COLOR NAME
GREYS RUST/BROWN
PPU18-05 N250-3 N180-1 Barely Brown
PPU26-05 Flint Gray N180-2 Jodhpur Tan
PPU26-11 Platinum N180-3 Race Track
PPU18-11 Classic Silver N190-1 Smokey Cream
PPU 26-08 Elemental Gray N190-2 Stonewashed Brown
MQ6-22 Gateway Gray N190-3 Windrift Beige
MQ3-28 Rock Crystal PPU18-09 Burnished Clay
PPU18-10 Natural Gray N200-2 Doeskin Gray
780F-4 Sparrow N200-3 Nightingale Gray
G11-4 Cathedral Gray N210-1 Taupe Tease
PPU26-15 Halation PPU18-12 Graceful Gray
PPU26-09 Graycloth N210-2 Cappuccino Froth
PPU26-08 Silverstone N220-1 Spun Wool
PPU26-07 Smokey Wings N220-2 Ashen Tan
N220-3 Smokestack
N230-1 Castle Beige
N230-2 Old Map
N230-3 Armadillo
N240-1 Cascade Beige
N240-2 Adobe Sand
N240-3 Sonoran Desert
PPU5-10 Heavy Cream
N250-2A Bali Sand
N250-3 Pottery Wheel
S190-1 Seaside Villa
S200-1 Conch Shell
S210-1 Nutmeg Frost
S220-1 Autumn Blush
S230-1 Buff Tone
S240-1 Crème Fraiche
S250-1 Macaroon Cream
COLOR NUMBER PER
BEHR CHART COLOR NAME
COLOR NUMBER
PER BEHR CHART COLOR NAME
OLIVE/SAGE GOLD/ TAUPE
S340-1 Lychee N260-1 Vanilla Mocha
S340-2 Green Power N260-2 Almond Latte
S340-3 Hybrid N270-2 Lentil
S350-1 Climate Change PPU4-07 Mushroom Bisque
S350-2 Windmill N280-1 Scroll
S350-3 Washed Olive N280-2 Writer's Parchment
S360-1 Yoga Daze MQ2-23 Almond Butter
S360-2 Breathe N290-1 Original White
S360-3 Balance Green N290-2 Authentic Tan
S370-1 Positive Energy PPU7-18 Sand Pearl
S370-2 Feng Shui HDC-MD-11 Exclusive Ivory
S370-3 Sage Brush PPU4-12 Natural Almond
S380-1 Moss Mist N300-3 Casual Khaki
S380-2 Morning Zen MQ3-13 Crisp Linen
S380-3 Urban Nature PPU5-12 Almond Wisp
S390-1 Sounds of Nature N310-3 Sandstorm
S390-2 Spring Valley N320-1 Campfire Ash
PPU11-10 Whitewater Bay N320-2 Toasty Gray
S400-1 At Ease PPU18-13 Perfect Taupe
S400-2 Comforting Green
S410-1 River Mist
PPU11-13 Frosted Jade
MQ3-49 Jade Tinge
COLOR NUMBER
PER BEHR CHART COLOR NAME
COLOR NUMBER
PER BEHR CHART COLOR NAME
TURQUOISE/BLUE YELLOW/LIME
M420-1 Sparkling Brook M260-1 String Cheese
M420-2 Green Aqua M260-2 Light Nougat
M430-2 Snowbound M270-1 Pearly White
M430-2 Ice Rink HDC-CT-03 Candlewick
HDC-CT-26A Seaglass M280-2 Lunaria
M450-1 Dew Pointe HDC-CT-01 Amber Moon
M450-2 Tidewater M290-1 Thickened Cream
M460-1 Tahitian Sky M290-2 Frittata
MQ3-52 Ethereal Mood PPU6-10 Cream Puff
M470-2 Basin Blue M300-2 Taj Mahal
M480-1 Helium M310-1 Tibetan Jasmine
M480-2A Winterscape M310-2 Proper Temperature
M490-1 Breezy Blue M320-1 Painter's Canvas
M320-1 Rice Wine
COLBALT/VIOLET PPU6-12 Calla
M500-1 Tinted Ice M330-1 Chanoyu
M500-2 Early September M330-2 Flowery
M510-1 Blue Me Away M330-3 Sweet Jasmine
M510-2 Life at Sea
M520-1 Soft Cloud NEUTRAL
M520-2 After Rain PPU7-10P Roman Plaster
M530-1 Ice Drop PU7-08 Baja
M530-2 Sky's the Limit 710D-4 Harvest Brown
BWC-09 Atlantis Pearl
FOREST/NAVY HDC-NT-15 Rococo Beige
S240-1 New Day BWC-26 Stucco Tan
S420-2 Moon Glass BWC-27 Alpaca Blanket
S430-1 Mleting Moment BWC-25 Sandy Clay
S430-2 Fresh Tone 750-C-3 Sandstone Cliff
S440-1 Sunken Pool
S450-1 Beach Foam
S450-2 Wind Speed
PPU13-15 Clear Pond
S460-1 Air Blue
S460-2 Drip
HDC-CT-16B Waterfall
S470-2 Gentle Sea
S480-1 Rain Dance
S480-2 Sea Wind
S490-1 Permafrost
S490-2 Glacial Stream