L.2. PUBLIC HEARING FOR INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AMENDING REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE (RBMC) TITLE 10 CHAPTER 2 ZONING AND LAND USE AND TITLE 10 CHAPTER 5 COASTAL LAND USE PLAN IMPLEMENTING ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO SETBACKS FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES, INCLUDING ACCESSORY BUILINGS AND DWELLING UNITS, AND STANDARDS FOR BUILDING AND OTHER PROJECTIONS IN ALL ZONES AND CONSIDERATION OF A CALIFORNIA ENVIROMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) EXEMPTION FOR THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15308 OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES Redondo Beach City Council Meeting
June 14, 2022
1 ACCESSORY STRUCTURES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONESCURRENT CODE Inland Zoning
10-2.1500 Accessory structures in residential zones.
(a) Setbacks between buildings. The minimum distance between a dwelling unit and an accessory structure, or between two (2) accessory structures on the same site shall be five (5) feet. This subsection shall not be applicable to the R-MHP mobile home park zone.
Coastal Zoning
10-5.1500 Accessory structures in residential zones.
(a) Setbacks between buildings. The minimum distance between a dwelling unit and an accessory structure, or between two (2) accessory structures on the same site shall be five (5) feet. 2 ACCESSORY STRUCTURES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONESREVISED CODE Inland Zoning
10-2.1500 Accessory structures in residential zones.
(a) Setbacks between accessory buildings and dwelling unit(s) on a site. The minimum distance between a dwelling unit and an accessory structure, or between two (2) accessory structures on the same site shall be five (5) feet. Accessory buildings shall be detached from dwelling unit(s) and other accessory buildings on site with a minimum separation of five (5) feet between the columns and/or walls supporting the buildings. An accessory structure that is not enclosed does not require the five (5) foot separation. This subsection shall not be applicable to the R-MHP mobile home park zone.
Coastal Zoning
10-5.1500 Accessory structures in residential zones.
(a) Setbacks between accessory buildings and dwelling unit(s) on a site. The minimum distance between a dwelling unit and an accessory structure, or between two (2) accessory structures on the same site shall be five (5) feet. Accessory buildings shall be detached from dwelling unit(s) and other accessory buildings on site with a minimum separation of five (5) feet between the columns and/or walls supporting the buildings. An accessory structure that is not enclosed does not require the five (5) foot separation. 3 BUILDING AND OTHER PROJECTIONS IN ALL ZONESREVISED CODE 10-2 [and 5 for coastal].402 Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, certain words and terms used in this chapter are construed and defined as follows:
(a) Definitions.
(60)[(64) coastal] “Deck” shall mean a platform other than a balcony, either freestanding or attached to a building, without a roof, that is supported by pillars, posts, or walls. a. “Deck, unenclosed” shall mean a deck open to the sky and not fully enclosed on more than two (2) sides. (XX) “Patio” shall mean a flat outdoor space constructed at or near grade level, consisting of natural or man-made material, typically of stone or concrete, and not fully enclosed. Patios are open to the sky, however, a patio cover for shade protection may be permitted as an architectural feature as regulated in this Section. (XX) “Porch” shall mean a deck with a roof, with screens for walls or otherwise open, and not fully enclosed on more than two (2) sides.
4 BUILDING AND OTHER PROJECTIONS IN ALL ZONESREVISED CODE (CONT.) 10-2 [and 5 for coastal].1522 Building and other projections in all zones. (a) Projections into required setbacks. The following projections may be permitted into required setbacks and setbacks between buildings:
(1) All zones.
a. Architectural features. Cornices, eaves, belt courses, sills, water heaters, cantilevered bay windows not containing any floor area, awnings affixed to the building facade, and fireplace chimneys, or any other similar architectural feature deemed as similar by the Community Development Director may project into a required side setback one-half the distance of the required side setback, or thirty (30) inches, whichever is less, and may project into a required front or rear setback, or into the required setback between buildings no more than thirty (30) inches. b. Windows. Windows and other openings in buildings must maintain a thirty-six (36) inch to sixty (60) inch setback from the property line in accordance with Building Code. c.a. Basement light wells. Basement light wells projecting into a required setback must maintain at least a thirty-six (36) inch setback from the property line. 5 BUILDING AND OTHER PROJECTIONS IN ALL ZONESREVISED CODE (CONT.) 10-2 [and 5 for coastal].1522 Building and other projections in all zones. (2) All residential zones.
c. Decks Unenclosed decks, porches, and patios.
1. Side and rear setbacks. No side or rear setback is required for uncovered decks and patios not more than thirty (30) inches in height above existing grade. Decks and patios
2. Front setback. Unenclosed decks, patios, and porches not more than thirty (30) inches in height above existing grade may project a maximum distance of six (6) feet into the required front setback. Notwithstanding anything in this title to the contrary, a safety railing shall be permitted as necessary to meet the minimum requirements under the Uniform Building Code. [The Coastal zone has the following additional language and changes:]
3. Stormwater Management and Discharge. Decks and patios shall be consistent with Chapter 7, Title 5 of the Redondo Beach Municipal Code.
4. Coastal Bluff Properties. For coastal bluff properties, no deck or patio may project on to the bluff face.” to address stormwater management and coastal bluffs 6 BUILDING AND OTHER PROJECTIONS IN ALL ZONESREVISED CODE (CONT.) 10-2 [and 5 for coastal].1522 Building and other projections in all zones. (2) All residential zones.
f. Other architectural features and structures. Arbors, architectural archways, bowers, pergolas, patio covers, lampposts, and other architectural features or structures deemed as similar by the Community Development Director, may project into any required setback subject to Administrative Design Review (Section 10-2.2500), provided the following standards are not exceeded:
1. Height. No lamppost, arbor, architectural archway, bower, pergola, patio cover, or similar structure located within an otherwise required setback shall exceed a height of nine (9) ten (10) feet.
2. Horizontal dimensions. No arbor, architectural archway, bower, pergola, patio cover, or similar structure located within an otherwise required front setback shall exceed a length of six (6) feet parallel to any street frontage with a maximum total projected roof area of thirty (30) square feet. 7 BUILDING AND OTHER PROJECTIONS IN ALL ZONESREVISED CODE (CONT.) 10-2 [and 5 for coastal].1522 Building and other projections in all zones. (2) All residential zones.
g. Mechanical and Plumbing Equipment. For the purpose of this section, air conditioners and ventilation fans are considered mechanical equipment; whereas, water heaters, tankless water heaters, and water softeners are considered plumbing equipment. Mechanical equipment, plumbing equipment, and other equipment deemed as similar by the Community Development Director, may project into required setbacks subject to Administrative Design Review (Section 10-2 [and 5 for coastal].2500) as follows:
1. Rear setback and setback between buildings. Mechanical equipment and plumbing equipment may project into a required rear setback or required setback between buildings, other than new construction.
2. Side Setback. Plumbing equipment may project up to one half the required side yard setbacks, or thirty (30) inches, whichever is less. Mini-split air conditioners may project up to one half the required side yard setbacks, or thirty (30) inches, whichever is less, other than new construction.
3. Noise. Mechanical equipment and plumbing equipment within the required setbacks shall comply with and have manufacturer ratings not to exceed 55 decibels. The decibel level is measured immediately adjacent to the location of the equipment placement, not at a distance from the equipment.
4. Screening. Mechanical and plumbing equipment within the required setbacks shall be screened from public view. 8 RECOMMENDATION
PROCEDURES:
Open public hearing and take testimony;
Close the public hearing and deliberate;
Introduce the following two ordinances by Title only; and Adopt the resolution submitting Ordinance No. 3232-22 to the Coastal Commission.
Introduce by Title only Ordinance No. 3231-22 an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redondo Beach, California, adopting and ordinance amending Title 10, Chapter 2, Zoning and Land Use pertaining to setbacks of accessory structures in residential zones and other projections in all zones Introduce by Title only Ordinance No. 3232-22 an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redondo Beach, California, adopting and ordinance amending Title 10, Chapter , Coastal Land Use Implementing Ordinance pertaining to setbacks of accessory structures in residential zones and other projections in all zones Adopt Resolution No. 2206-036 a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redondo Beach, California, requesting certification by the California Coastal Commission of the amendments to the Coastal Land Use Plan Implementing Ordinance (Title 10, Chapter 5 of the Municipal Code) consistent with State Law, which is intended to be carried out in a manner fully in conformity with the Coastal Act, and providing that the amendments to the City’s Local Coastal Program will take effect automatically upon Coastal Commission approval pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 30514 and Title 14, Section 13551 of the California Code of Regulations. 9