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5. On March 31, 2023, Los Angeles County declaration of a local public health emergency for COVID-19 ended, effectively ending staff’s authority to issue Outdoor Dining Permits in the public right of way through Executive Order.

6. In the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 Adopted Budget, Community Development’s objective #4 was to create an outdoor dining program to promote pedestrian friendly and community focused design, as well as supporting post-COVID business model and economic development. Due to staff vacancies, the objective was carried forward to the FY 2024-2025 Adopted Budget.

7. On October 30, 2024, the City’s website was updated to include draft zoning code changes including outdoor dining. A draft outdoor dining ordinance and PowerPoint were shared via email with the San Fernando Mall Association and the San Fernando Chamber of Commerce.

The draft ordinance and PowerPoint were also added to the City’s website.

8. In December 2024, inserts were printed and mailed out with water bills to all residents notifying them of the zoning code updates underway and Department contact information.

9. On April 7, 2025, the City Council continued the public hearing to the May 5, 2025 City Council meeting.

ANALYSIS:

An outdoor dining program offers numerous benefits to both the community and local businesses by activating public spaces, enhancing the vibrancy of commercial districts, and supporting economic recovery and growth. It can create an inviting, flexible environment that attracts foot traffic, encourages longer visits, and increases revenue opportunities for restaurants and cafes.

Additionally, outdoor dining contributes to public health and well-being by providing open-air options for socializing and dining, improving the overall atmosphere and livability of a city or neighborhood. Furthermore, outdoor dining helps create an attractive and inviting pedestrian environment that fosters a sense of place, encourages walkability, and promotes economic growth by drawing more visitors to commercial areas.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, outdoor dining was encouraged as a way to support restaurants while minimizing the risk of virus transmission. Indoor spaces posed a higher threat due to limited ventilation and close contact among patrons, prompting public health officials to recommend outdoor seating as a safer alternative. In response, many cities relaxed regulations, expanded sidewalk and street dining, and provided financial assistance to help businesses adapt. This approach not only allowed restaurants to remain open and retain employees but also provided communities with a sense of normalcy while maintaining social distancing guidelines.

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Fernando Road, and Maclay Avenue into attractive, livable, and economically vibrant districts.

As a result, the City began issuing Encroachment Permits to restaurants along Maclay Avenue that wished to offer outdoor seating. However, no formal design or development standards were implemented at the time.

The purpose of the proposed outdoor dining ordinance is to allow for this activity on a permanent basis for restaurants, bars, and other eating and drinking establishments while providing an application, review, and fee process to ensure a high quality dining experience that improves the pedestrian experience. Further, local businesses will have the potential to improve their economic viability by allowing outdoor dining and will further act as an economic catalyst for local businesses along the City’s commercial corridors.

The proposed ordinance will:
a. Allow outdoor dining on public sidewalk associated with a restaurant, café, specialty food establishment or other eating establishment, bars, taverns, cocktail lounge, craft breweries/distilleries, tap rooms, tasting rooms or wine bars. b. Provide design standards for outdoor furniture and layout to not impede pedestrian access. c. Activate the streetscape, pedestrian oriented commercial areas, and foster a sense of community.
d. Provide a high-quality environment for patrons while assuring an appropriate outdoor design.

The proposed ordinance applies to restaurants, bars, and other eating and drinking establishments that have sufficient public sidewalk space to sustain outdoor dining activity without impeding pedestrian and ADA access. The proposed ordinance provides development and design standards and operating regulations for outdoor dining with approval by the Public Works Engineering Division for dining on the public sidewalk.

An Encroachment Permit is required for use of the public sidewalk and an application consists of:
• Application form
• Site Plan with details of proposed furniture
• Colors and Materials Sheet
• Application fee
• Sewer Capital Facility Fees
Further, the applicant will be required, at its own cost and expense, to procure and maintain in force, policies of commercial general liability insurance (CGL) in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and will also add the City of San Fernando as Additionally Insured.

One-time sewer capital fees also apply to outdoor dining areas at a rate of $243 per seat for a full service restaurant, or $162 per seat for a fast food restaurant. These fees are subject to change and are intended to cover sewage treatment costs. Since the City of San Fernando does not have its own wastewater treatment facility, it relies on the City of Los Angeles for wastewater treatment services. The relationship between the amount of the fee and the cost of the portion of the facility attributed to the development as described above is set forth in the Wastewater May 5, 2025 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 335 of 486
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Rate Study dated June 28, 2004 prepared by the Public Works Director which was based on the September 14, 199 Wastewater Rate Study prepared by Black & Veach Corporation, Consulting Engineers, and which is on file in the office of the City Engineer.

The Public Works Engineering Division will review application materials for consistency with ordinance regulations such as dining location and area, barrier dimensions and style, required parking, and operating hours. In addition, the application will be routed to the Planning Division to determine if parking requirements are applicable. Engineering will inspect the outdoor dining area prior to dining operations commencing.

Outdoor dining will be permitted with an approved Site Plan Review on private property in accordance to proposed zoning code section Article IV Division 13. The same development and operating standards will apply. The Site Plan Review will be processed and approved through the Community Development Planning Division.

Development and Operating Standards.

The proposed ordinance requires dining areas ensure building ingress/egress, and provide a clear pedestrian path, free of all obstructions for pedestrian traffic. Access openings will be placed in a location that will not create confusion for visually impaired pedestrians including their ability to detect barriers or planters.

The proposed ordinance sets hours of operation citywide, 7 days a week with dining in the Downtown Specific Plan Area (SP-5) allowed to operate from 7 AM to 12 AM and for the rest of the City, from 7 AM to 11 PM. Further, smoking, live entertainment, pool tables, and televisions are prohibited in outdoor dining areas.

All restaurants providing outdoor dining shall post a “No Smoking” sign that follows the size and standards set by the Public Works Director. All forms of vaping, smoking and the use of tobacco products in the outdoor dining area shall comply with Chapter 23 (Outdoor Smoking Regulations) of the San Fernando Municipal Code.

Design Examples and Prohibited Materials.

Barriers are not required unless selling alcohol. Design standards require barriers such as fences, gates, and ropes, be visually appealing while clearly separating the dining area from the rest of the sidewalk. Examples include open fencing or railing, planter boxes, and ropes and outdoor dining can also include umbrellas, lighting, and heating. Furniture must be sturdy and of good quality while added planter boxes can further visually improve the look of the outdoor dining area. These same standards are also applied to dining on private property. Outdoor dining examples are included on the next page:

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The ordinance prohibits the use of fabric inserts; wooden pallets as barriers; umbrellas with advertising; and fencing made of chain link, cyclone, and chicken wire.

Parking.

Additional parking is required for outdoor dining on public sidewalks when the dining area is greater than 200 square feet or the outdoor dining area exceeds 25% of the total dining area (interior and exterior). When an outdoor dining area is proposed on a parking area of a restaurant, the required parking for the establishment may be provided off site with an approved Off-Site Parking Plan. This plan would allow for shared parking within 500 feet of the establishment.

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Environmental Review:

The actions proposed herein are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301, 15303, 15304, and 15311. Section 15301 exempts from review minor alterations to existing public facilities, Section 15303 exempts from review the new construction of small structures, Section 15304 exempts from review minor alterations to land such as minor temporary uses of land having negligible or no permanent effects on the environment, and Section 15311 exempts from review placement of minor structures accessory to existing commercial facilities. The actions proposed herein would fall under each of these exemptions, as the actions proposed herein are minor alterations to roadways, are temporary, and are accessory to commercial uses. If this program becomes permanent, additional environmental review as appropriate will be considered. There are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt classes, and therefore there are no unusual circumstances that would cause these actions to fall outside of the exemptions.

BUDGET IMPACT:

The implementation of this ordinance is expected to generate additional revenue for the City.

Businesses utilizing outdoor dining in the public right-of-way will be required to pay an annual encroachment permit fee of $920, as established through the approved 2024/25 Annual Fee Schedule. This fee covers both the permit renewal and the required inspection by City staff.

Based on records of previously issued Outdoor Services permits, 22 businesses have received permits. Using this figure, the estimated annual revenue for the City would be approximately $20,240.

CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends that the City Council conduct a Public Hearing; pending public testimony, approve introduction for first reading, in title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 1734 titled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Fernando, California Amending Chapter 74 (Streets, Sidewalks, and Other Public Places) of the San Fernando Municipal Code to Establish Outdoor Dining on the Public Right of Way”.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Ordinance No. 1734
B. Outdoor Dining Permit Application
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ATTACHMENT “A”
ORDINANCE NO. 1734

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 74 (STREETS, SIDEWALKS, AND

OTHER PUBLIC PLACES) OF THE SAN FERNANDO CITY CODE TO ESTABLISH

REGULATIONS FOR OUTDOOR DINING ON THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY

AND MAKING OTHER RELATED MODIFICATIONS
WHEREAS, pursuant to the City’s police power, as granted broadly under Article XI, Section 7 of the California Constitution, the City Council of the City of San Fernando (“City Council”) has the authority to enact and enforce ordinances and regulations for the public peace, morals and welfare of the City of San Fernando (“City”) and its residents; and WHEREAS, the authority to adopt and enforce local ordinances that regulate the public right-of-way is an exercise of the City’s police power to protect the public health, safety, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, in June 15, 2020, the City Council ratified Executive Order 2020-06-03 allowing for temporary dining area permits within public sidewalks in commercial zones throughout the City; and
WHEREAS, in October 8, 2023, the State Legislature passed Assembly Bill 1217, which allows a local jurisdiction that has not adopted an ordinance that provides relief from parking restrictions for expanded outdoor dining areas shall reduce the number of required parking spaces for existing uses by the number of spaces that the local jurisdiction determines are needed to accommodate an expanded outdoor dining area; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to promote outdoor dining to enhance the vibrancy of commercial areas, support local businesses, and provide additional dining options for the community while maintaining public safety and accessibility standards; and

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 2. Municipal Code Amendment Findings. The City Council finds and determines that the amendments to Chapter 74 (Streets Sidewalks and Other Public Places) of the San Fernando Municipal Code are consistent with the General Plan, promote economic development, and serve the public health, safety, and welfare by enabling outdoor dining on the public right-of-way while ensuring adequate pedestrian access and compliance with applicable safety regulations.

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2 SECTION 3. Sections 74-196 though 74-225 of Chapter 74 (Streets Sidewalks and Other Public Places) of the San Fernando Municipal Code are hereby repealed in their entirety and are superseded and replaced with the following new sections:

Sec 74-196. – Use of Sidewalk for Outdoor Dining
(a) This section establishes regulations for dining in the public right-of-way where such dining is accessory to a restaurant, café, specialty food establishment or other eating establishments, bars, taverns, cocktail lounge, craft breweries/distilleries, tap rooms, tasting rooms or wine bars located on private property. It is the policy of the City that such public right-of-way dining should not unduly restrict or impede customary use of the public right-of-way by the general public, nor should right-of-way areas used for outdoor dining be designed in manner that detracts from the image and appearance of the surrounding area.
(b) No person shall place, construct, install, affix or otherwise maintain barriers, tables, chairs or any other furniture, equipment or personal property upon any public street, sidewalk or other portion of the public right-of-way for the purpose of providing outdoor dining services without first obtaining an encroachment permit pursuant to the procedures of this section.
(c) Encroachment permits for outdoor dining shall include the following general terms, conditions and other requirements:
(1) A site plan drawn to scale that delineates the dimensions of the proposed outdoor dining area, furniture arrangement, path of travel, development standards and design standards described below; a colors and materials sheet of the proposed furniture and dimensions, fees, insurances, indemnification of the city from liability (in a form approved by the City Attorney), and any other plans, documents or information as required by the form provided by the Public Works Department.
(2) A building, electrical or mechanical permit may be required depending on the scope of the proposed outdoor dining area.
(3) Prior to occupancy of an outdoor dining area an inspection is required. (4) An annual inspection of an outdooring dining area shall be required to ensure compliance with the limited use regulations for outdoor dining. (5) Violations of the outdoor dining area standards may result in enforcement actions up to and including revocation of said permit and termination of use. (6) A copy of the approved encroachment permits and/or building permit, as applicable for an outdoor dining area shall be kept on premises of the associated establishment at all times.

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3 (7) Each permit issued shall be personal to the permittee and is not transferable, delegable, or assignable. Any attempted transfer, delegation, or assignment of the permit shall be void. In the event of a transfer of the business of the permittee, the transferee shall obtain a new permit prior to the operation of an outdoor dining area.
(8) The permittee shall, at its own cost and expense, procure and maintain in force at all times policies of commercial general liability insurance (CGL) in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence with the City of San Fernando additional insured; and Worker’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability in statutory amounts.
(d) Encroachment permits for outdoor dining shall include the following baseline development standards:
(1) Dining areas shall maintain building ingress and egress as defined by the Uniform Building Code and emergency access in accordance with California Fire Code. In addition, an unobstructed path of ingress and egress travel with a minimum 4-foot width that leads occupants directly from exit doors to the public right-of-way.
(2) All furniture associated with the outdoor dining areas shall not be permanently affixed to the sidewalk or public area in which it is proposed. (3) Tables and chairs shall be placed only in the locations shown on the approved site plan.
(4) Barriers to delineate the outdoor dining area are recommended, but not required unless alcohol will be served in the outdoor dining area. The barrier must be moveable and designed as specified below.
(5) A clear path, free of all obstructions to the flow of pedestrian traffic, shall be provided in the public right-of-way and shall be maintained at all times.

Obstructions include traffic signals or signs, light standards, parking meters, bus stops, trash receptacles, benches, trees, gates that open outward beyond the perimeter of the outdoor dining area, and similar objects. i. The clear path shall be a paved sidewalk that is at least 4 feet wide. ii. The clear path may meander from side to side to avoid obstructions, but shall maintain a continuous, common surface at least 4 feet in width that provides a direct path of travel past the outdoor dining. iii. The clear path shall be measured from the outermost point of the outdoor dining to the curb or to the nearest obstruction within the flow of pedestrian traffic, whichever is shorter.
iv. Recesses in the building façade shall not be used to satisfy the clear path requirement.

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4 v. A minimum emergency service access gap of 4 feet with horizontal and vertical clearance shall be required for every 20 feet of linear street frontage.
(6) Outdoor dining shall be designed and operated so that it may be used by people of all abilities by complying with all of the following:
i. The surface of the outdoor dining area shall be level and have a running slope and a cross slope that do not exceed 2 percent (1 unit in 50 units’ horizontal).
ii. The outdoor dining area shall not be located on a raised platform or in a sunken area.
iii. At least one wheelchair accessible seating space shall be provided for every 20 seats, or as required by the California Building Code, or the American Disabilities Act, whichever is greater.
iv. When multiple wheelchair accessible seating spaces are provided, they shall be distributed and integrated within the outdoor dining area. v. Wheelchair accessible seating spaces shall have a minimum unobstructed maneuverability dimension of 30 inches in width by 48 inches in depth. vi. Access to designated wheelchair seating spaces shall be provided through an accessible path with not less than 36 inches unobstructed width. vii. The interior of the outdoor dining area shall consist solely of moveable furnishings, including moveable tables, chairs, and umbrellas. (e) Encroachment permits for outdoor dining shall require parking for the outdoor dining portion of an eating establishment under either of the following circumstances:
(1) The area of the outdoor dining area is greater than 200 square feet; or (2) The area of an outdoor dining area exceeds 25% of the combined total of the gross floor area of the associated eating establishment and the area of the outdoor dining area.
(f) Encroachment permits for outdoor dining shall satisfy the following designrelated requirements and standards:
(1) A colors and materials sheet shall be included in the site plan application to provide the colors, materials of all furniture, barriers, lighting and landscaping that is to be in the outdoor dining area. Exact dimensions and specifications shall be included.
(2) Dining/seating area barriers (fences, gates, ropes, etc.) shall be visually appealing, and help to separate the dining/seating area from the sidewalk. (3) Fabric inserts (natural or synthetic) of any size are not permitted to be used as a part of a barrier.
(4) The use of chain-link, cyclone fencing, chicken wire or similar material is prohibited.
(5) Materials not specifically manufactured for fencing or pedestrian control are prohibited unless they are expressly allowed elsewhere in these guidelines.

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5 (6) Materials such as buckets, food containers, tires, tree stumps, vehicle parts, pallets, etc. are not permitted and shall not be used as components of a barrier. (7) All furniture and fixtures must be of sufficiently sturdy construction as not to blow over with normal winds.
(8) Furniture and fixtures must not be secured to trees, lampposts, street signs, hydrants, or any other public street infrastructure by any means, whether during restaurant operating hours or when the restaurant is closed. (9) Outdoor dining furniture shall be made of high-quality, durable materials that provide an attractive design and are appropriate use for outdoor use. Folding chairs, lightweight, plastic, deteriorated, U.V. damages, splintered or similar furniture will not be approved or placed in the outdoor dining area. Sealed or painted metal or wood tables are recommended.
(10) Upholstered chairs are permitted. Upholstery is not permitted to be of any fluorescent or other strikingly bright or vivid colors. (11) All materials shall be well maintained without stains, rust, tears, or discoloration. Materials that show signs of significant wear/age be replaced. (12) Awnings or umbrellas may be used in conjunction with outdoor dining, and umbrellas shall not be used as a permanent roof or shelter over the outdoor dining. Umbrellas should not be used during extreme wind. (13) Umbrellas shall be constructed of a canvas-type, durable, and fade and fireresistant material suitable for outdoor use. No plastic fabrics, plastic or vinyllaminated fabrics, or any type of rigid materials are permitted. Umbrellas must be free of advertisements or product names.
(14) All parts of any umbrella (including the fabric and supporting ribs) must be contained entirely within the outdoor seating area.
(15) Umbrellas shall be installed and maintained so as to provide pedestrian clearance by maintaining 7 feet of clearance from the ground to the lowest edge of the umbrella. The 7 foot minimum height includes not only the umbrella frame and panels, but also any decorative borders such as fringes, tassels or other such ornamentation. No part of an umbrella may exceed a height of 9 feet above the surface of the outdoor dining area to avoid an undue visual obstruction of other businesses.
(16) A barrier may be in the form of open fencing, railing, landscape planters, rope or chain that must be a minimum of 3 feet, but not taller than 4 feet in height. (17) If a barrier is rope or chain, the rope or chain must have a minimum diameter of one inch. Vertical support posts must be constructed of metal or wood. A stanchion base shall not be domed, and shall not be more than one-half (1/2) of an inch above the surface of the floor.
(18) Fabric inserts (natural or synthetic) of any size are not permitted to be used as part of a barrier. The use of chain-link, cyclone fencing, chicken wire or similar material is prohibited. Materials not specifically manufactured for fencing or pedestrian control are prohibited unless they are expressly allowed elsewhere in these guidelines. Materials such as buckets, food containers, tires, tree stumps, vehicle parts, pallets, etc. are not permitted and shall not be used as components of a barrier.

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6 (19) No banners or signage shall be displayed on the barrier of an outdoor dining area or within the outdoor dining area other than the name of the establishment that may be placed on umbrellas or on the valance of an awning with on overhang not lower than 84 inches from the finished grade of the ground of the outdoor dining area.
(20) Signage within an outdoor dining area is not permitted except with a valid City permit. The only required sign is a "No Smoking" sign, which must comply with the dimensions and standards set by the Public Works Director. No additional signage is allowed solely due to the presence of an outdoor dining area. (21) Portable heaters, if provided, shall be located a minimum of 4 feet away from the exterior face of the building and from any combustible materials, including architectural projections, or in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, whichever is most restrictive.
(22) Planters may be made out of wood, ceramics, stone, metal or high quality thick plastic planter boxes.
(23) Planters shall contain live plant materials in healthy condition, subject to the approval of the Public Works department. Seasonal, thematic planter displays are encouraged. Stressed, dead, or dying landscape must be promptly replaced but not more than 72 hours. Artificial plants; empty planters; or planters with only bare dirt, mulch, straw, woodchips or similar material are not permitted.

No thorny plants may be placed in planters.
(24) Planters shall have a self-contained watering reservoir system that prevents any leakage.
(25) Illuminated outdoor dining areas shall incorporate lighting which shall be installed to prevent glare onto, or direct illumination of, any public space or property or use.
(26) Lighting fixtures may be permanently affixed to the front of the associated eating establishment but shall not protrude into the pedestrian path. Lighting shall be mounted so that all wiring is concealed. Rope or string lights are allowed provided they are installed to the requirements of the Building Code and manufacturer’s specifications. Spotlights and illumination for adverting are prohibited.
(g) Encroachment permits for outdoor dining shall include the following operational conditions:
(1) Outdoor dining shall be operated in a manner that meets all requirements of the Health Department of Los Angeles County and any other applicable regulations.
(2) Exclusive of the Downtown District of the SP-5 zone, the hours of operation of outdoor dining areas shall be limited to the hours between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., daily.
(3) Within the Downtown District of the SP-5 zone, the hours of operation of outdoor dining areas shall be limited to the hours between 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m., daily.
(4) An outdoor dining area may provide either waiter/waitress service or selfservice.

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7 (5) At the end of the business day, establishments shall clean (sweep and mop) the area in and around the outdoor dining area. The outdoor dining area shall be clean and free of litter at all times. Waste receptacles are encouraged. (6) Dining equipment (including, but not limited to, tables, chairs, space heaters, barriers) must be stored in an area not visible from the public right-of-way or from any plaza area outside of business hours.
(7) Live entertainment, television monitors, screens, speakers, dancing, pool tables, billiard tables, adult entertainment uses, and cover charges are prohibited in the outdoor dining area.
(8) Outdoor dining shall comply with the sound level limits of the associated eating establishment in accordance with Article II (Noise) of Chapter 34 (Environment) of the San Fernando Municipal Code.
(9) All forms of vaping, smoking and the use of tobacco products in the outdoor dining area shall comply with Chapter 23 (Outdoor Smoking Regulations) of the San Fernando Municipal Code.
(10) Outdoor cooking is permitted in an outdoor dining area in compliance with Los Angeles County Health Department regulations, the San Fernando Building Code and the City of Los Angeles Fire Code as adopted by reference into the San Fernando Municipal Code.
(11) Establishments that propose to serve alcoholic beverages in the outdoor dining area shall comply with all applicable regulations and restrictions established by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (“ABC”), all ABC license terms and conditions, all requirements and restrictions of land use entitlement conditions established by the Planning and Preservation Commission and, if applicable, the City Council. Such establishments shall update their approvals from the ABC to include the new outdoor dining area if necessary. The outdoor dining area shall be:
i. Physically defined and clearly part of the establishment it serves as an accessory use to; and
ii. Supervised by a restaurant employee to ensure compliance with laws regarding the on-site consumption of alcoholic beverages. (h) Subject to the procedural requirements of this subsection (h), below, the Director of Public Works or their designee may immediately deny a permit application, or revoke or suspend a permit, if the Director of Public Works finds that: (1) the provisions of this chapter have not been satisfied or violated; or (2) any necessary health permits has been suspended, revoked, or canceled; or (3) the operation of the outdoor dining constitutes a public nuisance, pursuant to Article V (Nuisances) of Chapter 1 (General Provisions and Penalties) of the San Fernando Municipal Code; or (4) if the operation of the outdoor dining endangers, jeopardizes or otherwise constitute a menace to the public convenience, health, interest, safety, or the general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity of the proposed use; or (5) the primary use ceases to operate at the location.

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8 (1) Notice of violation of any standards of operation shall be made verbally or in writing to the permittee by the Director of Public Works or designee, any department or division head or designee, the Police Department or the Los Angeles Fire Department. A verbal notice of violation shall be followed by a written notice to the permittee. A copy of the notice shall be given to the Director of Public Works. The permittee shall immediately cure the violation upon receipt of verbal or written notice. If the violation is not cured immediately, the Director of Public Works or designee may revoke or suspend the permit.
(2) Notice of violation of the outdoor dining development or design standards shall be made in writing to the permittee by the Director of Public Works or designee, any department or division head or designee, the Police Department, or the Los Angeles Fire Department. A copy of the notice shall be given to the Director of Public Works. The permittee shall have 10 days to cure the violation.

If the violation is not cured within 10 days after the issuance of the notice to the permittee, the Director may revoke or suspend the permit. (3) The Director of Public Works or designee may immediately deny a permit application, or revoke or suspend a permit, for any single violation of this chapter, and shall immediately revoke the permit of any permittee who has committed three violations of this chapter within a twelve-month period. Any permittee whose permit application has been denied, or whose permit has been revoked or suspended, may request in writing a hearing before the Director of Public Works. The Director of Public Works shall grant the request and hold an informal hearing, where the basis for the denial, revocation or suspension shall be explained to the permittee. The permit applicant or permittee shall have the opportunity at the hearing to present evidence of compliance with the provisions of this code. If, after the hearing, the Director of Public Works lets stand their decision to deny the permit application, or revoke or suspend the permit, the permit applicant or permittee may appeal the decision of the Director of Public Works to the City Manager, or designee, whose action shall be deemed final.
(i) Upon permit expiration or termination (for any reason), the permittee shall promptly and diligently remove, at its own expense, all personal property, furnishings, and equipment from the public right-of-way. All outdoor dining barriers shall be removed and the sidewalk shall be returned to its original condition. Any personal property remaining within the road right-of-way or parking area shall be removed pursuant to the laws of the State of California.
(j) A violation of this chapter is subject to the administrative citation provisions of Article III (Administrative Penalties – Citations) of Chapter 1 (General Provisions and Penalties) of the San Fernando Municipal Code.

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9 Sec. 74-197. Temporary use of sidewalk or roadway.

Except as otherwise prescribed in the case of outdoor dining in the public right-of-way under Section 74.196 of this chapter, above, the city council or administrative officer or the administrative officer’s designee is authorized to grant temporary use of any sidewalk or roadway for any purpose at such locations and under such conditions as it deems appropriate.

Sec. 74-198. Permit terms.

Any permit granted by the city council for any encroachment under any of the sections of this division may be upon such terms and conditions as the council may fix and determine.

The violation of any such terms or conditions shall be grounds for immediate revocation of such permit.

Sec. 74-199. Painting or marking sidewalk.

It shall be unlawful for any person to write, paint, mark, deface, or draw upon any sidewalk or roadway without first having obtained a permit from the city council.

Sec. 74-200. Obstruction of public way declared nuisance.

Anything placed or permitted to remain upon any sidewalk or roadway, in violation of this division, is declared to be a public nuisance. In addition to other remedies provided by law, the city engineer is authorized and empowered to abate the nuisance by removing such obstruction.

SECTION 4. CEQA Compliance. The actions proposed herein are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301, 15303, 15304, and 15311. Section 15301 exempts from review minor alterations to existing public facilities, Section 15303 exempts from review the new construction of small structures, Section 15304 exempts from review minor alterations to land such as minor temporary uses of land having negligible or no permanent effects on the environment, and Section 15311 exempts from review placement of minor structures accessory to existing commercial facilities. The actions proposed herein would fall under each of these exemptions, as the actions proposed herein are minor alterations to roadways, are temporary, and are accessory to commercial uses. If this program becomes permanent, additional environmental review as appropriate will be considered. There are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt classes, and therefore there are no unusual circumstances that would cause these actions to fall outside of the exemptions.

SECTION 5. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of any competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.

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10 regard to whether any portion of the Ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 6. Certification. 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 fifteen (15) days after the passage and adoption thereof, cause the same to be published as required by law, in a local newspaper of general circulation and which is hereby designated for that purpose.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of San Fernando this ___ day of ________, 2025.

Mary Mendoza, Mayor of the City of
San Fernando, California
ATTEST:

Julia Fritz, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Richard A. Padilla, City Attorney
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I, City Clerk of the City of San Fernando, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true, and correct copy of Ordinance No. 1734 which wasintroduced on May 5, 2025, and adopted by the City Council of the City of San Fernando, California at a regular meeting thereof held on the ____ day of ________, 2025, by the following vote of the City Council:

AYES:

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of San Fernando, California, this _____ day of _________, ____.

OUTDOOR DINING

ENCROACHMENT PERMIT APPLICATION

REQUIREMENTS
PURPOSE:

These regulations allow for a business to setup outdoor dining areas in the public right of way in an effort to ensure proper standards and regulations are being followed in all zones that allow commercial uses, including C-1 (limited commercial), C-2 (commercial), SC (service commercial), PD (precise development overlay), and all SP-5 districts except the General Neighborhood District (GN).

COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAW:

Businesses shall comply with all applicable laws, including:
 Americans with Disabilities Act  City of Los Angeles Fire Department Codes  California Alcoholic Beverage Control Regulations San Fernando Municipal Code  City of Los Angeles Building & Safety Codes
PERMIT DESCRIPTION:

Applications shall be submitted to the Public Works Department and reviewed by the Public Works Department, Community Development Department, Police Department and Finance Department for compliance with the regulations and standards outlined in this form and in City of San Fernando Municipal Code Sec. 74- 196.

Per Sec. 74-196 of the Municipal Code, the City has the right to deny applications to businesses that are not in good standing, and to suspend outdoor dining use for City use.

An annual inspection of the outdoor dining area shall be required to ensure compliance with the limited use regulation for outdoor dining. An annual inspection fee shall be applied per Appendix 3 of the City’s adopted fee schedule.

SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:

A complete application package includes the following:

1. Completed Application (see page 2). Please Note: there is a permit fee of $920.00.

2. Site and Floor Plans (see page 4).

3. Colors and Materials Sheet

4. Sewer Capital Facility Fees will be $243 per outdoor seat for full service restaurant. $162 per outdoor seat for a fast food restaurant*.
*these fees are subject to change.

5. Certificate of General Liability Insurance; must include the City of San Fernando as Additional Insured.

Questions and/or Completed Application package may be submitted to:

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
117 Macneil Street, San Fernando, CA 91340 | (818) 898-1222 | [email protected]

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APPLICANT INFORMATION

BUSINESS NAME

APPLICANT ADDRESS CITY

PHONE EMAIL
BUSINESS LICENSE NO.

PERMIT OVERVIEW/CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Please initial each of the following conditions.

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1. LOCATION:
_______ A. The outdoor service area must be located adjacent to the business, unless by written agreement with another property owner, and must not be located on any of the following:
unpaved areas, on-street parking spaces, public parks, and right-of-way that cannot provide the minimum requirement of 4 -feet clear path of travel. _______ B. An outdoor service area shall not be located or operated in a manner that jeopardizes the safety of pedestrians or vehicles. The City Engineer or Director of Public Works may impose safety measures as necessary to protect the safety of pedestrians, customers, and vehicles in and around the proposed outdoor service area.
_______ C. Use of any private property requires review by the Community Development Department.

2. NOISE:
_______ A. The business owner must undertake appropriate measures to ensure that the level of noise associated with the outdoor service area does not disturb the right to quiet enjoyment of the neighboring properties and businesses.
_______ B. No sound, apart from ambient noise from the utilization of the space, shall be permitted in the outside service area.
_______ C. Amplified music is permitted to the extent it remains in compliance with the City of San Fernando’s Noise Ordinance (SFMC Sec. 34-26 through 71).

3. MAINTENANCE:
_______ A. The permittee and the property owner shall maintain the outdoor service area clear of litter, food scraps, service waste, packaging, soiled dishes, grease, and gum. At the close of business daily, the permittee and property owner shall remove all trash and clean the area in and around the outdoor service area.
_______ B. The permittee and the property owner shall store and maintain all outdoor furniture inside whenever the outdoor service area is closed.
_______ C. The City may temporarily suspend any permit to conduct any necessary repairs or maintenance on public facilities.

4. PARKING:
_______ A. Use of a private parking lot to provide service will require approval from the Community Development Department to ensure adequate parking is provided to customers. Businesses must be able to demonstrate the ability to provide a minimum of 50% of their required parking spaces per City Standards.
_______ B. Existing disabled (ADA) access parking stalls and path of travel shall not be impacted by outdoor service.

PERMIT OVERVIEW/CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL (CONTINUED) Please initial each of the following conditions.

6. SIGNAGE:
_______ A. This permit does not confer any new rights for signage.

7. ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION
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PERMIT APPLICATION
Public Works Department | 117 Macneil Street | San Fernando, CA 91340 | (818) 898-1222 | Form # PWD-069.6 (7/2021) | Page 4 of 6 _______ A. Alcoholic beverage consumption in the outdoor dining area requires approval from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

8. RETAIL
_______ A. Retail uses are currently allowed indoor operations and do not qualify for this permit.

9. NON- TRANSFERABLE
_______ A. This permit is non- transferable.

10. VIOLATION
_______ A. Any violation of the above conditions will result in the revocation of the outdoor service permit.

APPLICATION IS HEREBY MADE FOR THE FOLLOWING ENCROACHMENT PERMIT ☐ RESTURANT/
DINING

WILL ALCHOL BE
SERVED?
☐ YES ☐ NO
ABC PERMIT NO.
________
☐ BARBER/

HAIR SALON
☐ GYM/ FITNESS ☐ PERSONAL
CARE
TYPE OF SERVICE:
☐ PLACE OF

WORSHIP
☐ OTHER
PLEASE
DESCRIBE:

DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED ENCROACHMENT AREA

LOCATION(S)
NO. OF DAYS FROM TO NO. OF TABLES NO. OF CHAIRS
MONDAY
HOURS

TUESDAY
HOURS

WEDNESDAY
HOURS

THURSDAY
HOURS

FRIDAY HOURS SATURDAY
HOURS
SUNDAY
HOURS
INSURANCE COMPANY (LIABILITY) Must include City of San
Fernando as Additional Insured
POLICY NO.

INSURANCE COMPANY (WORKMAN’S COMP) POLICY NO.

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IN CONSIDERATION FOR ISSUANCE OF THIS PERMIT, APPLICANT AGREES TO HOLD THE CITY HARMLESS

FROM ANY CLAIMS OR JUDGEMENTS FOR DAMAGED OR OTHER RELIEF AGAINST THE CITY AS A RESULT OF

ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF THE APPLICATION IN THE PERFORMANCE OF WORK RELATED TO THE ABOVE

REFERENCED PERMITS WHETHER THE CONDITIONS GIVING RISE TO CLAIMS OR JUDGEMENT WAS CREATED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE APPLICANT.

SPECIAL PROVISIONS
OWNER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR RENEWAL OF PERMITS. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN CITATION.

APPLICANT SIGNATURE DATE

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

REVIEWED BY
☐ PUBLIC WORKS ☐ PLANNING ☐

BUILDING AND SAFETY
FINAL

CLEARANCE
DATE

PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEER DATE
SITE PLAN Draw a sketch of the area on which the proposed encroachment area will be located. Show the extent of the proposed outdoor dining area including the seating arraignment, width of right-of-way, width of the clear path of travel, length of furniture (i.e., tables, chairs, stanchions), a colors and material sheet of the proposed furniture, etc.

NO. OF TABLES NO. OF CHAIRS OTHER EQUIPMENT & QUANTITIES

APPROXIMATE SQUARE FOOTAGE OF OUTDOOR

SERVICE AREA
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AGENDA REPORT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 117 MACNEIL STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-1227 WWW.SFCITY.ORG REVIEW: ☒ Finance Director ☒ Deputy City Manager ☒ City Manager To: Mayor Mary Mendoza and Councilmembers
From: Nick Kimball, City Manager
By: Erika Ramirez, Director of Community Development

Date: May 5, 2025
Subject: Discussion and Consideration to Approve a Second Reading to Adopt Ordinance No. 1732 Amending Chapter 106 (Zoning) of the San Fernando Municipal Code in its Entirety
RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1732 (Attachment “A”) that was introduced for first reading at the City Council meeting of April 7, 2025, in title only, and waive all further readingstitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Fernando, California Repealing and Replacing Chapter 106 (Zoning) of the San Fernando Municipal Code” in its entirety.

BACKGROUND:

1. On September 30, 1985, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1249, a Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance repealing and replacing the San Fernando Zoning Code.

2. On June 6, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 8153 approving and adopting the City of San Fernando 2021-2029 Housing Element, which includes a Housing Plan with Goals, Policies and Programs aimed at addressing the City’s housing needs.

3. On February 20, 2024, the City Council adopted Urgency Ordinance No. U-1723 to establish regulations for establishments selling alcohol.

4. On March 18, 2024, the City Council adopted Urgency Ordinance No. U-1725 extending the temporary moratorium on the installation of artificial turf and synthetic grass.

5. On August 12, 2024 and September 9, 2024, the Planning and Preservation Commission considered and discussed proposed landscape standards.

6. On October 30, 2024, the website was updated to include draft zoning code changes pertaining to landscape standards and outdoor dining. A draft outdoor dining ordinance and PowerPoint were shared via email with the San Fernando Mall Association and the San Fernando Chamber of Commerce.

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7. In December 2024, inserts were printed and mailed out with water bills to all residents notifying them of the zoning code updates underway and Department contact information.

8. On January 27, 2025, at a duly noticed public hearing, the Planning and Preservation Commission unanimously approved Resolution No. 2025-001, recommending the City Council adopt an Ordinance to repeal and replace the City of San Fernando’s Zoning Code.

9. On March 3, 2025, a duly notice public hearing was held before the City Council to consider Ordinance No. 1732 to repeal and replace Chapter 106 (Zoning) of the San Fernando Municipal Code. There were two (2) public speakers that provided public comments. The City Council continued the public hearing to April 7, 2025.

10. On April 7, 2025, the City Council held a public hearing to consider Ordinance No. 1732 to repeal and replace Chapter 106 (Zoning) of the San Fernando Municipal Code. There was one (1) public speaker who made comments related to existing nonconforming code regulations and (1) letter received in support of the proposed landscaping and tree protection amendments. The City Council approved the first reading of the Ordinance on a three (3) to two (2) vote. Subsequent to the City Council meeting staff met with the speaker to clarify the non-conforming code section to address his concerns.

ANALYSIS:

A zoning code is a critical component of a city’s legal framework for land use and development.

It establishes detailed regulations that regulate how land can be used, what activities are permitted in specific areas, and the standards for building and infrastructure. As part of the municipal code, the zoning code serves as a tool to implement the broader goals outlined in the city's general plan. Since certification of the City’s Housing Element in 2022, staff has been working to implement the policies and programs included in the Housing Element in accordance with state law. Among the programs and policies in the City’s Housing Element is to amend the City’s Zoning Code to comply with State Housing Laws and to organize the code in a user-friendly format.

The last comprehensive update to the City’s Zoning Code was in 1985. Since then, the zoning code has been amended through succession targeted piecemeal updates as the needs have arisen. After nearly 40 years, the opportunity has come for a comprehensive review of the entire zoning code to ensure that it is easy to understand, is organized and internally consistent, and compliant with State law requirements and restrictions. This comprehensive update will make the zoning code more accessible and understandable for residents, property owners, business owners, prospective applicants, and City staff, while aligning the code with state law, community needs, and City policies.

The City has held two previous Public Hearings to review and discuss adopting a repeal and replace of the Zoning Code. Below are notes from the most recent Public Hearing held on April 7, 2025 and staff’s revision to Ordinance No. 1732 in response to Council direction.

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April 7, 2025 City Council Comments.

On April 7, 2025, the City Council held a public hearing to introduce Ordinance No. 1732, a repeal and replace of the zoning code to implement a comprehensive update. Staff provided additional information as requested at the March 3rd meeting regarding the amendments related to tree preservation.

Council approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 1732 on a 3-2 vote with the following revisions:
• The removal of trees on private property shall not be subject to review by the Planning and Preservation Commission;
• If there is a low-income household that requests financial assistance for an arborist of their choice, the City shall provide it within reason as determined by staff; and • Staff reserves the right to inspection the tree if there is concern regarding the data provided in the Arborist report.

The proposed amendment was revised to incorporate the direction by Council as shown below:

B. The planning and preservation commission upon a recommendation from The Director is authorized to approve the removal of a heritage tree, native tree, or protected tree based on the findings of a report prepared by an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certified arborist, confirming one or more of the following factors:

1. The tree is dead.

2. The tree has reached an over-protected condition for its pre-existing location and will result in the deterioration of surrounding hardscaped areas potentially resulting in a health and safety hazard.

3. The tree which is infected with a disease which cannot be treated successfully, or there is a strong potential that the pathogen could spread to other trees in the immediate vicinity.

4. The tree has a severe void of heartwood due to wood consuming organisms which could potentially cause catastrophic failure (i.e., collapse).

5. A tree has been determined to be a hazard because of its high potential for failure due to considerable dead or dying foliage, branches, roots or trunk.

6. The tree requires extensive root pruning because of excessive hardscape damage resulting in the severe reduction of its capacity to support itself thereby creating a potential safety hazard.

7. A healthy living tree that has caused damage to any underground utility as a result of root blockage.

8. A tree that is causing an immediate threat to the health and safety or general welfare of the property owner or the public.

9. The removal is necessary to prevent a substantial inconvenience or financial hardship to the property owner as determined by the community development Director.

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The foregoing notwithstanding, the City, acting through the Director, shall have discretion to conduct such additional inspections as the Director may deem warranted to confirm the findings of the arborists report before authorizing removal for any of the reasons stated above.

C. Property owners that met United States HUD low income household income limits may request that the City contracted Arborist prepare the required report described in subsection B above.

Public Comments Received on April 7, 2025
A letter from Tree People in support of Ordinance No. 1732 was submitted to the record. In addition, one public comment was made questioning the legal non-conforming section in the zoning code update. Staff clarified that the legal non-conforming section was a carryover and not a proposed amendment as part of the update.

On April 16, 2025, staff subsequently met with the business owner that had questions related to the legal non-conforming section of the Zoning Code and was able to address his concerns. At the conclusion of the meeting, the business owner expressed that he received the clarification he needed and he was satisfied with the current code.

Proposed Ordinance No. 1732 is summarized below by the four main goals of the update to the zoning code. Details of the updated language are included in Attachment “B” and the full zoning code is provided as a hyperlink identified as Attachment “A” Exhibit “A”.

If the City Council approves the second reading of Ordinance No. 1732 on May 5, 2025, it will be effective on June 5, 2025.

Reorganization.

The City’s Zoning Code, codified and located under Chapter 106 of the Municipal Code, is organized into six (6) articles (i.e., six subparts). Each article is further divided into divisions and subdivisions. This organizational structure has been preserved to ensure its consistency with the other similarly organized chapters of the Municipal Code. Proposed changes include updating the titles of the articles and overall reorganization of the subsequent divisions and subdivisions.

Additionally, information throughout the code has been consolidated into charts where applicable. This approach provides a far more efficient way of presenting information, eliminating the need to cross-reference multiple sections as in the previous code format.

The proposed revised table of contents is illustrated below:

Original Table of Contents Proposed Table of Contents
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Article IV. - Building Line Chart Article IV. – Standards for Specific Land Uses and Activities
Article V. - General Development Standards Article V. – Administration Article VI. - General Regulations Article VI. – Definitions The sections that have been added are detailed in Attachment “B”. To ensure clarification, clarity and structure to the zoning code, the following revisions are proposed:
• Article I, Division 2. – Interpretation of Zoning Code Provisions. This section provides rules for resolving questions about the meaning or applicability of any requirement of the zoning code. The rules provided in this section are intended to ensure consistent interpretation and application of the provisions of the zoning code. • Article II, Division 2. – Residential Zones (R). This section is revised to organize data of all residential zones into tables. Residential accessory structures has been expanded to include the same setbacks for a two-story accessory structure than a single family home. • Article II, Division 3. – Commercial Zones (C). This section is revised to organize data of all commercial zones into tables.
• Article II, Division 4. – Industrial Zones (M). This section is revised to organize data of all industrial zones into tables.
• Article V, Division 6. – Site Plan Review. This article has been revised to set clear thresholds for planning projects that require a site plan review. Also, the exceptions to site plan review are codified in this update as well as the application process. • Article V, Division 9. – Modifications. This article was revised to reference allowed modifications that were identified in various sections of the previous code. • Article VI. – Definitions. This article brings together all the definitions that were located in various sections throughout the zoning code chapter. It also includes defintions for uses that were missing or key terms.
• Sec. 106-2. – Authority. This section was revised to clarify authority. • Sec. 106-3. – Purpose. This section was revised to clarify the relationship between General Plan and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). • Sec. 106-4. – Structure of Development Code. This section provides the structure of the zoning code.
• Sec. 106-6. – Applicability. This section clarifies to what or whom the zoning code shall apply.
• Sec. 106-11. – Rules of Interpretation. This section explains terminology used and how to interpret the zoning code.
• Sec. 106-16. – Procedural Requirements. This section states that failure to follow the procedural requirements contained in this chapter shall not invalidate City actions taken in absence of a clear showing of intent.

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• Sec. 106-189. – Projections Into Required Setback Area. This section provides a chart of building protections that are allowed to extend into the required setbacks and provides the amount of the allowed encroachment.
• Sec. 106-190. – Access. This section clarifies that access every structure shall have access to a public street.
• Sec. 106-284. – Location of Parking. This revision allows for non-residential uses to have shared parking within 500 feet through an approved shared parking agreement. • Sec. 106-324. – Driveway Access and Traffic Sight Clearance. This revision compiles all driveway standards. It also provides standards for a circular driveway. • Sec. 106-374. – All Zones. This is part of the wall and fences section that has been updated to list all wall and fence standards that apply to all properties. • Sec. 106-375. – Residential Zones. This is part of the wall and fences section that has been updated to list all wall and fence standards that apply to all residential properties. • Sec. 106-376. – Commercial, Industrial, and Mixed-Use Zones/Properties. This is part of the wall and fences section that has been updated to list all wall and fence standards that apply to all commercial/industrial and mixed use properties. • Sec. 106-377. – Construction Materials. This is part of the wall and fences section that has been updated to list acceptable and prohibited materials. • Sec. 106-379. – Permits. This is part of the wall and fences section that clarifies permits needed.
• Sec. 106-380. – Inspection. This is part of the wall and fences section that clarifies inspections needed.
• Sec. 106-808. – Purpose. This describes the purpose of Article V. - Administration. • Sec. 106-809. – Summary of Planning Permits and Actions. This section adds a table that shows a brief summary of the permits and actions that are administered under the zoning code.
• Sec. 106-810. – Application Process and Fees. This section describes who may submit an application, what constitutes an application and what fees are to be paid at the time of application.
• Sec. 106-811. – Application Review. This section describes the application process. • Sec. 106-875. – Post-Approval Procedures. This section states that a conditional use permit shall expire if the use is discontinued after one (1) year. It does allow for an extension of time of up to an additional year of time.
• Sec. 106-1019. – Purpose. This section states that City Council may amend the zoning code whenever required by public necessity, convenience and general welfare.

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Housing Element Programs.

The City of San Fernando’s certified and adopted 2021-2029 Housing Element identified a number of zoning code amendments to comply with state law as goals and policies of its housing plan. Specifically, Goal 5.0 of the City’s Housing Element is aimed to reduce and remove government barriers, where feasible and legally permissible, to reduce cost of housing production and facilitate both ownership and rental opportunities for all residents. Policy 5.1 calls to amend the City’s zoning code and specific plan to comply with recently adopted state regulations. The amendments to the code below are to comply with state law pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), transitional and supportive housing, low barrier navigation centers, employee and farmer worker housing.

• Article II, Division 2. – Residential Zones (R). Added ADUs, employee housing, supportive and transitional housing as a permitted use in all residential zones and low barrier navigation centers as permitted in R2 and R3 zones.
• Article II, Division 6. – Overlay Zones, Subdivision III. – MUO Mixed Use Overlay. This was adopted by City Council on February 11, 2025.
• Article IV, Division 1. – Accessory Dwelling Units. This division has been updated to comply with state law, but also includes objective development standards. • Article V, Division 3. – Zone Clearance. This division establishes a “streamlined development” process under the zone clearance for those projects in which the state requires a ministerial review and approval.
• Article V, Division 6. – Site Plan Review. This article is updated to include language pertaining to findings for approval of a housing development project as required by state law.
• Sec. 106-278. – Parking Spaces Required. This adds the citation that state law requires an exception to the required parking if a project is within one-half mile of public transit.

City Policies and Procedures.

The current zoning code contains broad thresholds for application review processes. Historically, these processes and thresholds were refined and clarified through internal policies rather than codified standards. This was intended to provide staff with maximum discretion in evaluating project applications.

As part of the proposed code update, staff has incorporated department policy-driven thresholds and processes directly into the zoning code. By formalizing these procedures, the updated code ensures that applicants and the public have clear and consistent information about review processes and decision-making criteria. This approach not only supports greater accountability but also streamlines project evaluation by aligning established practices with codified standards.

Updates proposed for this purpose are below.

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• Article V, Division 4. – Administrative Planning Review. This division codifies thresholds for level of review for planning applications that do not require full Site Plan Review or Conditional Use Permit review that had been previously set in department policy. • Article V, Division 5. – Temporary Use Permit and Special Event Permit. This division codifies the Special Events Permit process that the City has had in process since 2017. • Article V, Division 3. – Zone Clearance. This division codifies the practice of reviewing permitted land uses for compliance with various sections of the zoning code.

Development Standards for Specific Land Uses.

The current zoning code has minimal development standards for specific types of land uses. The following common land uses have been added as part of the proposed update to begin the regular practice of adding standards to ensure quality development in the City. The exceptions are Article III, Division 4.- Landscape Standards for Private Property; Article IV, Division 21.- Outdoor Dining, and Article IV, Division 22.- Establishments Selling Alcohol. These divisions were added because of efforts that begin separately but because of timing were incorporated into this larger update.
• Article III, Division 6. – Screening. This section was added to address multi-story building abutting a residential property and also to ensure screening of mechanical equipment in developments.
• Article III, Division 4. – Landscape Standards for Private Property. This article has been added to establish city-wide landscape standards as directed by City Council to accomplish the following goals:
o Prohibition of the installation of synthetic grass and artificial turf prior to the expiration of the moratorium on artificial turf
o Create Hardscape and landscape standards and requirements; o Comply with the State Model Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance (MWELO); o Comply with the State Low Impact Development (LID) requirements for stormwater management;
o Develop drought-tolerant planting standards compliant with MWD rebate program requirements; and
o Establish a private tree protection standards, as recommended by the San Fernando Urban Forest Management Plan.
• Article IV, Division 15. – Animal Boarding, Pet Day Care, Veterinary Clinics and Animal Hospital. This section was added to create standards.
• Article IV, Division 16. – Automatic Teller Machines (ATMS). This section was added to create standards.

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• Article IV, Division 17. – Drive-Through Establishments. This section was added to create standards.
• Article IV, Division 18. – Live/Work Development. This section was added to create standards.
• Article IV, Division 19. – Temporary Storage Containers. This section was added to create standards.
• Article IV, Division 20. – Vehicle Fueling and Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging. This section was added to create standards.
• Article IV, Division 21. – Outdoor Dining. This article has been added to develop standards for outdoor dining on private property that will mirror the regulations that will be set forth for outdoor dining on the public right of way. This is a department work plan item approved by the City Council as part of the 2024-2025 Adopted Budget. The goal is to replace the outdoor dining permitted during COVID by setting standards in place for review.
• Article IV, Division 22. – Establishments Selling Alcohol. This division has been added to move these standards from Chapter 22- Business of the City of San Fernando Municipal Code.

This comprehensive update to the zoning code is a critical step toward ensuring the City’s growth is managed effectively and in alignment with state law, local policies, and community goals. By reorganizing the code for clarity and accessibility, implementing housing element programs, and codifying established policies and practices, the City will create a more equitable, sustainable, and predictable framework for development. This update not only enhances regulatory consistency but also supports economic development, public confidence, and the preservation of community character, positioning the City to better serve its residents and businesses for years to come.

Environmental Review.

Pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the Guidelines for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) of 1970, as amended, the lead agency has determined that the proposed activity is exempt from CEQA. The City as the lead agency has determined with certainty that the proposed activity will not have a significant effect on the environment as the prosed amendments are intended to reorganize the zoning code for better functionality, comply with applicable State provisions, and streamline implementation and administration of the zoning ordinance, correct inconsistencies and clarify ambiguities. In addition, under California Public Resources Code section 21080.17, CEQA does not apply to the adoption of an ordinance by a city or county implementing the provisions of sections 66310 to 66342 of the Government Code, which is California’s ADU law and which regulates JADUs, as defined by Sections 66333 to 66339. Therefore, the proposed ordinance is also categorically exempt from CEQA under the Class 3 exemption set forth in State CEQA Guidelines section 15303. The Class 3 exemption categorically exempts from CEQA, among other things, the construction and location of new, small structures and the conversion of existing small structures from one (1) use to another.

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Section 15303 specifically lists the construction of appurtenant accessory structures and garages as examples of activities that expressly falls within this exemption.

Planning and Preservation Commission Review.

The Planning and Preservation Commission (“Planning Commission”) held a public hearing to consider the project at a special meeting on January 27, 2025. The Commission expressed support for the repeal and replacement of the City’s zoning. The Planning Commission unanimously approved the adoption of Resolution No. 2025-001 recommending that the City Council repeal and replace Chapter 106 (Zoning) of the San Fernando Municipal Code (Attachment “C”).

BUDGET IMPACT:

The preparation of these ordinances was an enhancement approved by the City Council as part of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Adopted Budget.

CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1732 (Attachment “A”) that was introduced for first reading at the City Council meeting of April 7, 2025, in title only, and waive all further readingstitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Fernando, California Repealing and Replacing Chapter 106 (Zoning) of the San Fernando Municipal Code” in its entirety.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Ordinance No. 1732, including:

Exhibit “A”: Chapter 106 (Zoning) (provided digitally through weblink) B. New Section to Chapter 106 (Zoning)
C. Planning Commission Resolution
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ATTACHMENT “A”
ORDINANCE NO. 1732

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 106 (ZONING) OF

THE SAN FERNANDO MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, California Constitution Article XI, Section 7, enables the City of San Fernando (the “City) to enact local planning and land use regulations; and WHEREAS, the authority to adopt and enforce zoning regulations is an exercise of the City’s police power to protect the public health, safety, and welfare; and WHEREAS, the City has identified a need to reorganize and amend its zoning code to improve its usability, clarity, and consistency while ensuring compliance with new state laws and implementing policies and programs identified in the City’s Housing Element; and WHEREAS, the City has identified a need to codify policies and procedures to improve public access to said policies and procedures; and
WHEREAS, the City has identified a need to set certain development standards to facilitate application review and processing; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Preservation Commission, as part of its special meeting of January 27, 2025, conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the proposed code reorganization and amendments, and all testimony was received and made part of the public record; and WHEREAS, the City prepared a revised zoning code that includes new articles, divisions, and sections, as well as modifications to existing provisions to enhance the organization, functionality, and compliance of the zoning code as detailed in Exhibit “A” attached hereto.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 2. Environmental Findings. This project has been determined to be exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because there is no possibility that the project may have a significant impact on the environment. The text amendments are administrative and regulatory in nature, focused on improving clarity, consistency, and compliance with existing State mandates and the 6th Cycle Housing Element, and do not involve any physical development or changes in land use. Therefore, there is no potential for the project to result in direct or indirect environmental impacts.

SECTION 3 Zoning Text Amendment Findings. Pursuant to San Fernando City Code Section 106-19 (Zoning Text Amendments) the following findings for adoption of the proposed amendment can be made in a positive manner as follows:

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2 a. The proposed amendment is consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses and programs of the city’s general plans.

The proposed code reorganization aligns with and supports the San Fernando General Plan by ensuring clarity, accessibility, and consistency in the implementation of zoning regulations. Specifically:
• Consistency with Land Use Objectives: The reorganization provides clear guidance for implementing land use policies outlined in the General Plan, ensuring that zoning designations align with the intended character and uses of various districts within the city.
• Policy Alignment: The amendment enhances the usability of the zoning code, making it easier for stakeholders, including residents, developers, and staff, to understand and comply with the city’s development standards. This supports the General Plan’s goals of promoting orderly growth, sustainable development, and efficient land use practices.
• Program Implementation: By improving the structure and organization of the zoning code, the proposed amendment facilitates the effective execution of General Plan programs, such as fostering economic development, housing opportunities, and infrastructure improvements.
• Enhanced Transparency: The amendment eliminates redundancies and clarifies ambiguities, fostering greater transparency and ensuring that the zoning code serves as a reliable tool for implementing the General Plan’s vision and objectives. b. The adoption of the proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience or welfare.

The proposed code reorganization supports the public interest and enhances public welfare by improving the efficiency and effectiveness of zoning regulations as described below:
• Clarity and Accessibility: The reorganization simplifies the zoning code structure, making it easier for the public, property owners, and developers to understand and comply with city regulations, thus reducing potential disputes and enforcement challenges.
• Promoting Public Safety: By ensuring consistency and clarity in development standards, the amendment supports the city’s ability to enforce regulations that protect public health and safety, such as those related to building codes, setbacks, and environmental safeguards.
• Streamlining Processes: The amendment enhances the convenience of navigating the zoning code, thereby streamlining the permitting process and reducing delays for property owners and developers, all while maintaining regulatory standards. • Community Welfare: A well-organized zoning code promotes orderly development, enhances property values, and ensures land uses that are compatible with community needs and expectations, contributing positively to the overall quality of life in San Fernando.

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3 SECTION 4. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of any competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.

The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance, and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of the Ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 5. Certification. 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 fifteen (15) days after the passage and adoption thereof, cause the same to be published as required by law, in a local newspaper of general circulation and which is hereby designated for that purpose.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of San Fernando at its Regular Meeting held this 5th day of May 2025.
____________________________________
Mary Mendoza, Mayor of the City of
San Fernando, California
ATTEST:
____________________________
Julia Fritz, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Richard Padilla, City Attorney
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4 CERTIFICATION
I, City Clerk of the City of San Fernando, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a full, true, and correct copy of Ordinance No. 1732 which was introduced on April 7, 2025, and adopted by the City Council of the City of San Fernando, California at a regular meeting duly held on the 5th day of May, 2025 by the following vote of the City Council:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

IN WITNESS WHERE OF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of San Fernando, California, this _____ day of May 2025.

Julia Fritz, City Clerk
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1 NEW DIVISONS AND SECTIONS TO CHAPTER 106 (ZONING)

NEW DIVISION LIST
ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
DIVISION 2. - INTERPRETATION OF ZONING CODE PROVISIONS.

Sec. 106-9. - Purpose.

This section provides rules for resolving questions about the meaning or applicability of any requirement of this chapter. The rules provided in this section are intended to ensure consistent interpretation and application of the provisions of this chapter.

Sec. 106-10. – Authority.

The Director shall have the responsibility and authority to interpret the requirements of this chapter unless specified otherwise in this chapter.

Sec. 106-11. – Rules of interpretation.

A. Terminology. When used in this chapter, the words “shall,” “must,” “will,” “is to,” and “are to” are always mandatory. “Should” is not mandatory but is strongly recommended; and "may" is permissive. The present tense includes the past and future tenses; and the future tense includes the present. The singular number includes the plural number, and the plural the singular, unless the natural construction of the word indicates otherwise. The words “includes” and “including” shall mean “including but not limited to . . . .” The words “buildings and structures” are referred to as “structures.”
B. Common words use. If not specifically defined herein, or the context otherwise requires, then words of common use shall be defined as found in standard dictionaries.

C. Number of days. Whenever a number of days is specified in this chapter, or in any permit, condition of approval, or notice issued or given as provided in this chapter, the number of days shall be construed as calendar days, unless otherwise specified. Time limits will extend to the following working day where the last of the specified number of days falls on a weekend, a Cityrecognized holiday, or a day the City is not open for business.

D. Minimum requirements. When any regulation of this chapter is being interpreted and applied, all provisions shall be considered to be minimum requirements, unless stated otherwise (such as height limits and site coverage requirements for structures, and the numbers and size of signs allowed are maximums, not minimums).

E. State law requirements. Where this chapter references provisions of State law (e.g., The California Government Code, Subdivision Map Act, Public Resources Code, and the like), the reference shall be construed to be the current State law provisions, as they may be amended from time to time.

F. Residential zones. Whenever this chapter refers to “residential zones,” it shall mean properties in the R1, R2, R3, RPD overlay and residential zones with a PD overlay.

G. Calculations – rounding. Wherever this chapter requires calculations to determine applicable requirements, any fractional result of the calculation shall be rounded to the next higher whole number when the fraction is 0.5 or greater, and to the next lowest whole number when the May 5, 2025 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 373 of 486
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2 fraction is less than 0.5. In the case of the number of dwelling units, numerical quantities that are a fraction of whole numbers shall be rounded to the next higher whole number.

H. Zoning map boundaries. If there is uncertainty about the location of any zoning district boundary shown on the official Zoning Map, the following rules are to be used in resolving the uncertainty:

1. Where district boundaries approximately follow lot, alley, or street lines, the lot lines and street and alley centerlines shall be construed as the district boundaries;

2. If a district boundary divides a parcel, and the boundary line location is not specified by distances printed on the zoning map, the location of the boundary will be determined by the scale on the zoning map; and

3. Where a public street or alley, railroad, or utility right-of-way is officially vacated or abandoned, the property that was formerly in the right-of-way will be included within the zoning district of the adjoining property on either side of the centerline of the vacated or abandoned right-of-way or easement.

I. Allowable uses of land. If a proposed use of land is not specifically listed in Division 2 (Residential Zones), Division 3 (Commercial Zones), Division 4 (Industrial Zones), Division 5 (Specific Plan Zones) and Division 6 (Overlay Zones) of Article II, the use shall not be allowed, except as follows.

J. Applicable standards and permit requirements. When the Commission determines that a proposed use not listed in Article II is equivalent to a listed use, the proposed use will be treated in the same manner as the listed use in determining where it is allowed, what permits are required, and what other standards and requirements of this chapter apply.

K. Procedure for Interpretations. At the written request of any interested person, or at the Director’s discretion, the Director may determine the meaning or applicability of any requirement of this Title and may issue an official interpretation.

L. Request for interpretation. A request shall be written that specifically states the provision(s) in question and provides any information to assist in the review.

M. Record of interpretations. Official interpretations shall be:

1. In writing, and shall quote the provisions of this Title being interpreted, and explain their meaning or applicability in the particular or general circumstances that caused the need for interpretation; and

2. Distributed to the Council, Commission, City Attorney, City Clerk, and all pertinent staff.

N. Appeals and referral. Any interpretation of this chapter by the Director may be appealed to the Commission as provided in Division 2 of Article V of the SFMC. The Director may also refer any interpretation to the Commission for a determination.

O. Amendments. Any provision of this Chapter determined by the Director to need refinement or revision should be corrected by amending this chapter as soon as is practical. Until amendments can occur, the Director will maintain a complete record of all official interpretations, available for public review, and indexed by the number of the section being interpreted.

P. Procedure for unlisted uses. Any use may be permitted which in the judgment of the commission, as evidenced by resolution in writing, are similar to and no more objectionable than any of those enumerated in the applicable zone district.

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3 Subdivision III. – MUO Mixed Use Overlay
Sec. 106-171. – Intent and purpose.

The MUO mixed use overlay zone is established to provide development opportunities for integrated, complementary residential and commercial development on the same parcel or a contiguous group of parcels. The MUO zone may be applied as an additional zone classification to land zoned C-1 limited commercial zone or C-2 commercial zone.

Sec. 106-172. – Use regulations.

A. Property may be developed solely for residential uses at a density range of 20-35 units per acre.

B. Property may be developed solely for uses permitted or conditionally permitted in accordance with the provisions of the underlying zoning district.

C. Uses mandated by state law to be permitted in mixed use zone districts are permitted in the Mixed Use Overlay (Transitional and Supportive Housing, Low Barrier Navigation Centers and Accessory Dwelling Units).

D. If property is developed with a mix of residential and non-residential uses within the same project area, the following are required:

1. For the commercial component, property may be developed with uses permitted or conditionally permitted in accordance with the provisions of the underlying zoning district, except for the specific limitation identified in section 106-72.

2. Commercial uses are required on the ground floor adjacent to arterial streets and at all corners adjacent to arterial streets.

3. On corner parcels, the non-residential use shall turn (wrap around) the corner for a distance of at least 30-feet, or at least 50% of the building façade, whichever is less. The termination of use shall occur at an architectural break in the building.

4. For buildings located within 20 feet of a public street, the non-residential component of a mixed-use project shall contain at least 60% pedestrian-oriented commercial uses intended to increase pedestrian activity on the adjacent streets. Other non-residential uses may be substituted for commercial uses, if authorized by a resolution of the Planning and Preservation Commission, provided, it can be demonstrated that such nonresidential use will increase pedestrian activity on the adjacent streets and is not a prohibited use listed below.

5. All commercial tenant spaces on the ground floor shall have a minimum depth of 30 feet.

6. Overall commercial floor area shall be a minimum of 25% of the project’s total gross floor area.

7. Residential uses shall occupy a minimum of 50% of the project’s total gross floor area.

8. The minimum residential density permitted is 20 units per acre.

9. The permitted residential component of the mixed-use project includes:

10. Multiple-family dwellings;

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4 with all building code requirements which may require size, separation and use requirements and limitations.

12. The following uses and activities shall not be permitted within the Mixed Use Overlay zone when a mixed use project is proposed:
a. Vehicle maintenance or repair (e.g., body or mechanical work, including boats and recreational vehicles), vehicle detailing and painting, upholstery, or any similar use.
b. Storage of flammable liquids or hazardous materials beyond that normally associated with a residential use.
c. Manufacturing or industrial activities, including but not limited to welding, machining, or any open flame work.
d. Any activity or use, as determined by the responsible review authority to not be compatible with residential activities and/or to have the possibility of affecting the health or safety of live/work unit residents due to the potential for the use to create dust, glare, heat, noise, noxious gases, odor, smoke, traffic, vibration or other impacts, or would be hazardous because of materials, processes, products, or wastes.

1. After approval, a mixed-use building shall not be converted to entirely residential use.

2. A City-approved covenant shall be executed by the owner of each residential unit within a mixed use development for recording in the land records of Los Angeles County, and shall include statements that the occupant(s) understand(s) and accept(s) the person is living in a mixed use development, and that commercial activities are permitted pursuant to the regulations in the SFMC. If the project includes rental residential units, the project owner shall execute such covenant and a copy of the recorded covenant shall be provide to each new occupant of the rental units.

Sec. 106-173. – Density and massing development standards.

Any project developed pursuant to this division shall comply with the following, and any permit issued shall be subject to such provisions established as conditions of approval. Please note if residential uses are not proposed, only the Development Standards of the underlying zone district apply:

TABLE 106-186: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS – MIXED-USE OVERLAY (MUO) District MUO (100%
Commercial)
MUO
(100%
Residential
)
MUO
MixedUseAdditional Regulations
Density (du/acre) N/A 20-35 20-35
Yards/ setbacks (ft.)
See sections 106-188
and 106-189 for
additional
requirements on
setbacks.

Front (min./max.) (1) 5/10 (3)(4) 0/15
(2)(4)
Reference to living wall
requirements
Street side (min./max.) (1) 5/10 (3)(4) 0/0 (2)(4)
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5 Interior Side (min.) (1) 5 [5] 0 (5)
Rear (1) 5 [5] 0 (5)
Maximum height (ft.) (1) 45 (7) 45 (7)
Building site coverage (max. %) (1) 80 80
Open space standards (sq ft.) See section 106-173 C.

Private (min.) - 80 60
Common (min.) - 100 100
Specific Limitations:
(1) Follow the base zone district (Section C-1 & C-2) development standards. (2) A 0-15-foot setback is allowed to accommodate pedestrian-oriented outdoor uses and amenities which the Director of Community Development determines are appropriate to an urban setting, such as outdoor patio dining areas, plazas and courtyards, fountains, public art, entry forecourts, and landscaping.
(3) A reduced setback may be permitted if the ground floor is used for non-living areas such as manager’s office, gym, etc.
(4) A 15-foot setback is required when abutting single family residential uses to match front yard setback.
(5) A 10-foot setback is required if proposed or existing uses will abut existing or proposed nonresidential uses. (6) Applies to the non-residential components of the project only (7) Certain Roof mounted structures may exceed height. See Division 6 of Article III.

A. General Standards

1. Screening. When a multi-story building is proposed and the second story or above is located within 50 feet of the side or rear yard of a single-family lot, screening measures should be applied to provide a reasonable degree of privacy. a. Screening measures include, but are not limited to, landscaping, alternate window and balcony placements, placing windows at least six feet from the floor of the interior of the unit, incorporating wing walls or louvers, using glass block or other translucent material, and other such methods.
b. Sufficiency of Screening. The Planning and Preservation Commission shall determine the sufficiency of the proposed screening measures and may require additional measures.

2. Security Barriers.
a. Any security barriers installed on the windows or the doors of the premises shall be installed only on the interior of the building and in compliance with all City Building, Zoning, and Fire Codes.
b. Security barriers shall meet the following criteria:
i. Only open grill design security systems located on the inside of the building shall be permitted on elevations visible from the street. ii. Open grill design security systems shall be primarily transparent with not less than seventy-five percent (75%) visibility from the street.

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6 iii. Solid roll-down security doors are prohibited unless part of a vehicle loading bay.
iv. Interior security gates shall be opened and fully retracted during the hours of operation.

B. Building Standards

1. Façade modulation and articulation.
a. Building Length Articulation. At least one projection or recess shall be provided for every 50 horizontal feet of wall in one of the following manners:
i. Projections or recesses for buildings 50 feet wide or less shall be exempted from the building length articulation requirement; projections or recesses for buildings greater than 50 feet in width but less than 100 feet in width shall be no less than 12 inches in depth; or projections or recesses for buildings 100 feet wide or wider shall be no less than 24 inches in depth.
ii. The depth and width of the projection or recess shall be proportionate to the overall mass of the building.
b. Building Height Articulation. In order to maintain a human scale for multi-story buildings, the height of façades shall be broken into smaller increments as follows:
i. Ground Floor. A substantial horizontal articulation of the façade shall be applied at the top of the first story. This element shall be no less than 18 inches tall, and should project from the adjacent wall plane. It shall be designed as a cornice, belt course, or a similar architectural element which is appropriate to the style of the building.
ii. Top Floor. Buildings or portions of buildings which are three stories in height or taller shall also provide articulation for the top story of the building. This may be accomplished by a color change, material change, a cornice/belt course at the bottom of the uppermost story, by stepping the uppermost story back, or similar measures.

Figure 106-173.1. Building Height Articulation
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7 c. Blank building facades shall be prohibited. Building facades without the use of windows or doors shall not span a continuous horizontal length greater than 20 feet across any story.

Figure 106-173.2. Blank Façade
d. Façade design.
i. The street-facing façade shall use of at least two different façade materials or colors, each covering a minimum of 20 percent of the street-facing façade.
ii. All façade materials and colors, such as siding, window types, and architectural details, used on the street-facing façade shall be used on all other building façades.

2. Transparency. Placement and orientation of doorways, windows, and landscape elements shall create strong, direct relationships with the street. Street-facing façades of all buildings shall incorporate windows and openings providing light to adjacent spaces, rooms, and uses.
a. Commercial ground-floor uses. Windows and openings facing streets shall constitute a minimum of 50% of street-facing building faces. Windows shall provide a clear and transparent view into ground floor-uses or shall display merchandise to reinforce a pedestrian scale. Film may be provided to protect from the sun or as required to satisfy State or local energy efficiency requirements as long as some level of transparency is maintained. b. Commercial upper-floor uses. Windows and openings facing streets shall constitute a minimum of 40% of street-facing building faces. c. Residential ground-floor uses. Windows and openings facing streets shall constitute a minimum of 30% of street-facing building faces. d. Residential upper-floor uses. Windows and openings facing streets shall constitute a minimum of 20% of street-facing building faces.

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8 C. Open Space Standards. Maintaining open space areas provides recreational opportunities, allows sunlight to enter into living spaces and provides a spacious and inviting feel. Open space requirements are as follows:

1. Private open space(s) attached to residential units shall be designed to avoid direct visibility into the interiors of adjacent units.

2. Any common open space shall measure at least 15 feet in length in any direction. A minimum of 25 percent of the total area of the common open space shall be landscaped.

3. The following regulations apply to required residential open space areas within all mixed-use zoned lots.
a. More than one open space area may be provided on a lot. The sum of square footages for all eligible open space areas on a lot shall comprise the total open space area for that lot.
b. Required side or rear yard areas may be included in the calculated open space area but a required front yard area may not.
c. All required open space shall be usable. Usable open space shall be improved to support residents’ passive or active use. Such open space shall be located on the same parcel as the dwelling units for which it is required. The computation of such open space shall include no obstructions other than devices and structures designed to enhance its usability, such as swimming pools, changing facilities, fountains, planters, benches, and landscaping.
d. Open space areas shall have no parking, driveway or right-of-way encroachments.
e. Usable open space does not need to be located on the ground. Rooftop gardens and rooftop landscaping, including rooftops above parking structures, may be used to satisfy the open space requirement. Rooftop open space features and vertical projections such as sunshade and windscreen devices, open trellises, and landscaping shall not exceed 16-feet in height beyond the maximum permitted height.

4. Landscaping. A landscaping plan for all common open areas shall be submitted with the other plans. Approval of the landscape element shall include approval of an acceptable watering system, and assurance of continued maintenance. a. New development shall plant new trees and bushes along the main street frontage to the full extent.

5. Fences, walls, and hedges.
a. Whenever a mixed-use zoned lot shares a side or rear property line with a residentially zoned lot, and non-residential uses are located within 15 feet of that side or rear property line, a six-foot tall solid masonry wall shall be provided, along or adjacent to all such side and rear lot lines. The wall shall conform to the height regulations applicable to front yard areas of the residentially zoned lot having the common lot line. A landscape buffer shall also be provided along the shared lot lines.
b. Roll down security gates or fencing may not be on the exterior of buildings.

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9 D. Parking Standards

1. Applicable Standards. The applicable standards and requirements, including number of minimum parking stalls, required in Division 3 of Article V of this chapter shall apply, with the following additional standards in this subsection.

2. Parking reduction in proximity to transit. Pursuant to Government Code § 65863.2, the required off-street vehicular parking may be waived for certain projects within one-half mile distance of public transit, as applicable.

3. Parking reduction for mixed-use and residential projects. A reduction in off-street parking requirements may be granted pursuant to Division 3 of Article V.

4. Screening.
a. Screening. Any parking structure with at least one floor of parking at grade or above, and which contains primary property frontage along a primary street, shall incorporate wrapped residential uses or retail businesses with shopping windows viewable from the sidewalk along the ground floor, or two or more of the following features:
i. Display or shopping windows;
ii. Landscape material (e.g., foundation plantings, vertical trellis with vines, planter boxes with cascading landscape material) that results in the parking structure being adequately screened from adjoining parcels; iii. Architectural detailing and articulation that provides texture on the façade or structure openings and effectively integrates the parking structure into the basic building design.
b. Surface parking. Surface parking shall be located on the interior side or rear of the site to the greatest extent practicable. Surface parking between the sidewalk and buildings shall be prohibited unless no alternatives are feasible.

E. Site Standards

1. Access and circulation.
a. Building entrances.
i. Street-facing primary entrances for non-residential uses shall be accessible to the public during business hours. Residential and nonresidential entries shall be clearly defined features of front façades, and of a scale that is in proportion to the size of the building and number of units being accessed. Larger buildings shall have a more prominent building entrance, while maintaining a pedestrian scale. ii. When non-residential and residential uses are located in the same building, separate exterior pedestrian entrances, elevators and lobbies shall be provided for each use. The entrances for non-residential uses shall be designed to be visually distinct from the entrances for residential uses.

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10 Figure 106-173.3. Building Entrances
b. Pedestrian access. Pedestrian access from the adjacent street public right-of-way shall be incorporated into all ground floor uses within the MUO zone. c. Development projects shall promote walkability and connectivity to include design and orientation standards including:
i. A system of pedestrian walkways shall connect all buildings on a site to each other, to on-site automobile and bicycle parking areas, and to any on-site open space areas and pedestrian amenities.
ii. Lighting shall be incorporated along sidewalks or other pedestrian walkways to enhance the pedestrian environment and provide for public safety. Lighting shall be low mounted and downward casting in a manner that reduces light trespass onto adjacent properties.
iii. Connections between on-site walkways and the public sidewalk shall be provided. An on-site walkway shall connect the primary building entry or entries to a public sidewalk on each street frontage. Such walkway shall be the shortest practical distance between the primary entry and sidewalk, generally no more than 125% of the straight-line distance.

2. Exterior lighting. Lighting for non-residential uses shall be appropriately designed, located, and shielded to ensure that they do not negatively impact the residential uses in the development nor any adjacent residential uses. All exterior lighting shall be 90 degrees cutoff downlight. The rays of any such lighting shall be confined to the property.

No spillover shall be permitted.

3. Trash and Recycling. Recycling and refuse storage facilities for non-residential uses shall be separate from residential uses, clearly marked, located as far as possible from residential units and shall be completely screened from view from the residential portion of the development. Recycling and refuse storage facilities for non-residential uses shall be compatible in architectural design and details with the overall project. The location and design of trash enclosures shall mitigate nuisances from odors when residential uses might be impacted. Trash areas for food service and sales uses, when occupying the same building as residential uses, shall be refrigerated to control odor.

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11 4. Signs. The applicable provisions for signs in Division 9 of Article III shall apply.

5. Loading and unloading. Where applicable, the covenants, conditions, and restrictions of a mixed-use development shall indicate the times when the loading and unloading of goods may occur on the street, provided that, in no event, shall loading or unloading take place after 10:00 p.m. or before 7:00 a.m. on any day of the week.

6. Uses restricted to indoor. All non-residential uses must be conducted wholly within an enclosed building. The following uses or businesses are exceptions to this rule:

7. Outdoor dining and food service in conjunction with a cafeteria, café, restaurant or similar establishment;
a. Other sales and display areas as approved through a conditional use permit or similar discretionary permit; and
b. Other uses as approved by the Planning and Preservation Commission through a Conditional Use Permit process.

8. Outdoor sale and display location. No outdoor sale or display area shall occupy any required parking spaces or required yard areas.

Sec. 106-174. – Procedure.

A. Development of land in a MUO mixed use overlay zone for mixed use development shall be approved with a site plan review procedure, unless proposed non-residential uses require a conditional use permit.

In that case, a conditional use permit is required. Housing development projects with 20% affordable units shall be processed ministerially under the Zone Clearance, Streamlined Development process.

B. As part of the Site Plan Review or Conditional Use Permit submittal, the applicant shall submit a copy of a sewer and water capacity analysis prepared by a licensed engineer that shows that existing or proposed sewer and water infrastructure is adequate to support operations of the mixed use development.

C. As part of the Site Plan Review or Conditional Use Permit submittal, the applicant shall submit a copy of a fiscal analysis that provides a detailed evaluation of the potential financial impacts on municipal services, including any projected increase in costs of providing municipal services like police, fire, and code enforcement services.

DIVISION 4. – LANDSCAPE STANDARDS FOR PRIVATE PROPERTY
Sec. 106-342. – Purpose.

This division establishes requirements for landscaping on private property to improve the livability and attractiveness of the city, enhance the appearance of development, provide shade, reduce heat and glare, control soil erosion, conserve water, screen and buffer incompatible land uses, reduce paving, increase permeable surfaces, enhance the quality of neighborhoods, and improve air quality.

Sec. 106-343. – Applicability.

The provisions of this section shall apply to all development and land uses as follows:

A. Development Projects. All projects that require an administrative or discretionary permit, including conditional use permits, site plan review for major remodels as described in subsections (C) and (D) below, and subdivisions shall provide landscaping in compliance with this section.

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12 B. Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO). All projects that require landscape and irrigation plans compliant with MWELO shall provide landscaping in compliance with this section.

C. Existing Development. Any application for the expansion of an existing multifamily residential, commercial, or industrial development that results in a 20 percent or more of the existing square footage or 500 square feet, whichever is less.

D. Single Family Dwellings. Projects involving the new construction of one or more single-family dwellings, or an addition of 500 square feet or more to an existing single-family dwelling, shall be required to submit landscape and irrigation plans.

E. Parking Lots. Redesigned or resurfaced multi-family, commercial, or industrial parking lots when the work is in association with a development project, or if grading is required.

Sec. 106-344. – Landscape design and irrigation plans.

The project applicant shall submit a landscape design plan and irrigation plan that meets the criteria set forth in this section for all projects that meet the applicability standards above. All landscape design and irrigation plans shall be prepared by a California licensed landscape architect or other qualified professional and shall include the following:

A. Plans showing landscape areas, hardscape areas, and allowable impervious surfaces.

B. The project applicant shall ensure that the defensible space required by the city code is maintained and shall avoid fire-prone plant materials and mulches.

C. A description of the type and size of all proposed plant materials.

D. Any proposed stormwater facilities.

E. A description of all hardscape materials and features.

F. Irrigation plans shall accompany the landscape design plan and incorporate low water use systems as required by the California Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.

Sec. 106-345. – Landscaping standards.

A. Tree Requirement. All new development projects require a minimum one 15-gallon, native canopy tree within a street facing setback.

B. Residential zones. The following landscaping standards shall apply to all residential properties within the R-1, R-2, R-3, RPD zones:

1. A minimum of 20 percent of the lot area not comprised of buildings or required vehicular access and parking areas shall be comprised of pervious surfaces such as landscaping, gravel, rocks, or other similar pervious materials.

2. A minimum of 50 percent of all street-facing yard areas between the principal dwelling unit and the public or private street curb, shall be maintained as a landscaped area.

Hardscape areas containing impervious surfaces shall only be used for the purpose of pedestrian and vehicular access, and paved patios and decks.

3. No more than 50 percent of the required landscaped areas may consist of decorative features such as boulders, river and lava rock, fountains, ponds, rock riverbeds, pedestrian bridges, arbors and pergolas with a maximum height of 9 feet.

4. Mulch may be used as an integral part of required landscaped areas.

5. The following standards shall apply to multi-family residential properties with surface parking lots:

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13 a. A minimum 5-foot landscape buffer strip shall be provided between a parking lot and public right-of-way and shall be maintained with a permanent automatic irrigation system.
b. Parking lot canopy trees shall be provided at the ratio of one (1) tree for every four (4) parking spaces.

6. No vehicle shall be parked in a required landscape area.

Figure 106-345-1. Residential Landscaping Diagram
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14 C. Commercial zones. The following landscaping standards shall apply to all commercial properties within the C-1 and C-2 zones:

1. A minimum 50 percent of all street facing setback areas shall be maintained as a landscaped area except for driveways, pedestrian walkways, or parking aisles.

2. For commercial buildings where no setback is provided on a street facing part of the building, a minimum 25 percent of the wall area shall area shall be planted with a living wall or minimum 2-foot wide planter boxes or planting beds.

3. The following standards shall apply to commercial properties with surface parking lots:
a. A minimum of 2 percent of parking lot area shall be landscaped and shall be so arranged as to emphasize visual attractiveness as viewed by the public from surrounding streets and walkways.
b. A minimum 5-foot landscape buffer strip shall be provided between a parking lot and public right-of-way.
c. Parking lot canopy trees shall be provided at the ratio of one (1) tree for every four (4) parking spaces.
d. The total area of any project not devoted to lot coverage and paving shall be landscaped, irrigated, and maintained in compliance with the requirements of this section.
e. All areas of a project site not intended for a specific use, including pad sites held for future development, shall be landscaped, unless it is determined by the community development Director that landscaping is not necessary to fulfill the purpose of this section.

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15 D. Industrial zones. The following landscaping standards shall apply to all industrial properties within the M-1 and M-2 zones:

1. A minimum 50 percent of all street facing setback areas shall be maintained as a landscaped area except for driveways, pedestrian walkways, or parking aisles.

2. For industrial properties with parking lots the following standards shall apply:
a. A minimum of 2 percent of parking lot areas shall be landscaped and shall be so arranged as to emphasize visual attractiveness as viewed by the public from surrounding streets and walkways.
b. A minimum 5-foot landscape buffer strip shall be provided between a parking lot and public right-of-way and shall be maintained with a permanent automatic irrigation system.
c. Parking lot canopy trees shall be provided at the ratio of one (1) tree for every four (4) parking spaces.
d. The total area of any project not devoted to lot coverage and paving shall be landscaped, irrigated, and maintained in compliance with the requirements of this section.
e. All areas of a project site not intended for a specific use, including pad sites held for future development, shall be landscaped, unless it is determined by the community development Director that landscaping is not necessary to fulfill the purpose of this section.

Sec. 106-346. – Modification to landscape standards.

The community development Director may modify the landscape requirement by a maximum 1 percent in the required setback areas, open space areas, and areas not devoted to lot coverage and paving. The modification may only be approved if the Director finds that the project provides: a higher overall quality of landscape design than would normally be expected for a similar development project; a superior landscape maintenance plan; and for outdoor dining activities, special paving or other examples of exceptional architectural quality in the project’s design.

Sec. 106-347. – Plant materials and planting standards.

Plant materials shall be of a type and placement compatible with the project site and surrounding land uses as follows:

A. Artificial turf is prohibited.

B. Invasive plant species are prohibited.

C. Landscape planting shall emphasize drought-tolerant and native species and be suitable for the soil and climatic conditions of the site.

D. Native plant material or compatible, nonnative plant material shall be selected.

E. Plant materials shall be provided in the following sizes and shown on the landscape plan:

1. The minimum acceptable size for trees shall be a 15-gallon.

2. Newly planted trees shall be supported with stakes or guy wires.

3. Shrubs shall be a minimum size of five gallons. When planted to serve as a hedge or screen, shrubs shall be planted with two or four feet of spacing, depending on the plant species.

4. Shrubs and hedges shall not exceed three feet in height within the front and street side setback areas.

5. Ground cover shall be generally spaced at a maximum of six to eight inches on center.

When used as ground cover, minimum one-gallon sized shrubs may be planted 10 to 24 inches on center.

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16 F. Trees planted within ten feet of a street, sidewalk, paved trail or walkway shall be a deep-rooted species or shall be separated from paved surfaces by a root barrier to prevent physical damage to public improvements
G. A minimum distance of 15 feet is required between the center of trees to street light standards, water meters, back-flow prevention systems, sewer cleanouts and fire hydrants.

H. New and replacement tree species shall be in conformance with the City of San Fernando Urban Forest Management Plan or as approved by the community development Director.

Sec. 106-348. – Landscape maintenance standards.

The following landscape maintenance standards are required for all landscaped areas in the City:

A. All landscaping shall be permanently maintained in a healthy and thriving condition at all times, in compliance with the approved landscape design plan.

B. Lawn and ground cover shall be trimmed or mowed regularly. All planting areas shall be kept free of weeds and debris.

C. All plantings shall be kept in a healthy and growing condition. Fertilization, cultivation, and tree pruning shall be a part of regular maintenance. Good horticultural practices shall be followed in all instances.

D. Irrigation systems shall be kept in working condition. Adjustments, replacements, repairs and cleaning shall be a part of regular maintenance.

E. Stakes and ties on trees shall be checked regularly for correct functions. Ties shall be adjusted to avoid creating abrasions or girdling on trunks or branches.

Sec. 106-349. – Enforcement.

Any person, firm or corporation, whether as principal, agent, employee or otherwise, violating any provisions of these landscape standards or failing to comply with any order or regulation made hereunder, shall be subject to the penalties set forth in Chapter 1 Article III of the San Fernando Municipal Code.

Sec. 106-350. – Tree preservation and protection on private property.

The following regulations apply to the protection, preservation, maintenance, removal, and replacement of any heritage tree, protected tree, or native tree on private property:

A. A heritage or protected tree that is a threat to the public welfare as determined by the Los Angeles Fire Department, San Fernando Police Department, or San Fernando Public Works Director or removal as directed by a county, state, or federal agency, or an insurance provider shall be exempt from obtaining a zoning clearance, administrative permit, or discretionary permit approval for its removal.

B. The Director is authorized to approve the removal of a heritage tree, native tree, or protected tree based on the findings of a report prepared an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certified arborist confirming one or more of the following factors:

1. The tree is dead.

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17 3. The tree which is infected with a disease which cannot be treated successfully, or there is a strong potential that the pathogen could spread to other trees in the immediate vicinity.

4. The tree has a severe void of heartwood due to wood consuming organisms which could potentially cause catastrophic failure (i.e., collapse).

5. A tree has been determined to be a hazard because of its high potential for failure due to considerable dead or dying foliage, branches, roots or trunk.

6. The tree requires extensive root pruning because of excessive hardscape damage resulting in the severe reduction of its capacity to support itself thereby creating a potential safety hazard.

7. A healthy living tree that has caused damage to any underground utility as a result of root blockage.

8. A tree that is causing an immediate threat to the health and safety or general welfare of the property owner or the public.

9. The removal is necessary to prevent a substantial inconvenience or financial hardship to the property owner as determined by the community development Director.

C. Property owners that met the United States HUD low income household income limits may request that the City’s contracted Arborist to prepare the required report as described in subsection B above.

D. Where it has been determined that preservation of a heritage tree, native tree, or protected tree is infeasible, replacement tree(s) shall be provided at a 1:2 ratio as follows:

1. Replacement trees shall be planted on the site where the tree has been removed, except in instances where on-site planting and future tree survival is shown to be infeasible in which case the community development Director shall authorize other off-site locations where maintenance will be guaranteed.

2. If the relocation or replacement tree is to be planted on private property, the owner of the proposed suitable relocation site consents in writing to the placement of a relocated or replacement tree.

3. Replacement trees shall be canopy trees as defined in this section.

4. The property owner shall sign a covenant to maintain the tree and replace it in 3 years if it dies. Follow up with survival of required trees after 3 years. Trees that have not survived establishment must be replaced.

E. Tree protection before construction. Construction projects that will impact more than 1,200 sq ft of land must submit a Tree Protection Plan as a part of building plan check outlining what measures will be taken to protect existing trees during construction including:

1. The location, species, DBH, and condition of trees

2. The Tree Protection Zone for all trees to be preserved

3. Tree fencing (to be installed under dripline)

4. Erosion control

5. Tree pruning

6. Soil compaction mitigation
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18 7. Irrigation

8. Tree maintenance schedule

9. A Tree Root Plan will be required in the case of grading or excavation. Tree plans should be approved and overseen by a certified arborist.

F. Tree protection during construction. Care shall be exercised by all individuals, developers and contractors working near heritage trees or protected trees so that no damage occurs to such trees. During construction, these trees shall be protected in the following manner:

1. All trees to be saved shall be enclosed/delineated by an appropriate temporary construction barrier, such as fencing or other mechanism, prior to commencement of work. Barriers are to remain in place during all phases of construction and may not be removed without the written consent of the community development Director.

2. Such barrier(s) must be located a distance from the trunk base of two times the trunk diameter, up to a maximum of 15 feet, unless otherwise approved in writing by the community development Director.

3. No fill material shall be placed within three feet from the outer trunk circumference of any tree.

4. No fill materials shall be placed within the drip line of any tree in excess of 18 inches in depth. This guideline is subject to modification to meet the needs of an individual tree species, as determined by a certified arborist or licensed landscape architect.

5. No substantial compaction of the soil within the drip line of any tree shall be undertaken.

6. No construction, including structures and walls, that disrupts the root system shall be permitted. As a guideline, no cutting of roots should occur within a distance equal to 3½ times the trunk diameter, as measured at ground level. Actual setback may vary to meet the needs of individual tree species as determined by a certified arborist or licensed landscape architect. When some root removal is necessary, the tree crown may require thinning to prevent wind damage.

7. Any tree that dies as a result of construction must be replaced with two 15 gallon size trees with a mature tree canopy of at least 20 ft and low water requirement.

G. The community development director, through city police officers, building inspectors, community preservation officers and members of the community development department, in the course of their duties, when monitoring construction activities, shall check for compliance with the provisions of this article. Any irregularities or suspected violations of this article shall be reported immediately to the community development Director.

H. Immature trees may be relocated or removed without a permit.

Sec. 106-351. – Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) requirements.

Landscape design plans are required to comply with California MWELO standards as follows:

A. Property owners or their building or landscape designers, including anyone requiring a building or planning permit, plan check, or landscape design review from the city, who are constructing a new (single-family, multi-family, public, institutional, commercial, or industrial) project with a landscape area greater than 2,500 square feet, or rehabilitating an existing landscape with a total landscape area greater than 500 square feet, shall comply with Sections 492.6(a)(3)(B) (C), (D), and (G) of the MWELO, including sections related to use of compost and mulch as delineated in this section. Other requirements of the MWELO are in effect and can be found in 23 CCR, Division 2, Chapter 2.7.

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19 B. Property owners or their building or landscape designers that meet the threshold for MWELO compliance above shall:

1. Comply with Sections 492.6 (a)(3)(B)(C),(D) and (G) of the MWELO, which requires the submittal of a landscape design plan with a soil preparation, mulch, and amendments section to include the following:
a. For landscape installations, compost at a rate of a minimum of four cubic yards per 1,000 square feet of permeable area shall be incorporated to a depth of six inches into the soil. Soils with greater than six percent organic matter in the top six inches of soil are exempt from adding compost and tilling. b. For landscape installations, a minimum three-inch layer of mulch shall be applied on all exposed soil surfaces of planting areas except in turf areas, creeping or rooting groundcovers, or direct seeding applications where mulch is contraindicated. To provide habitat for beneficial insects and other wildlife up to five percent of the landscape area may be left without mulch. Designated insect habitat must be included in the landscape design plan as such. c. Organic mulch materials made from recycled or post-consumer materials shall take precedence over inorganic materials or virgin forest products unless the recycled post-consumer organic products are not locally available. Organic mulches are not required where prohibited by local fuel modification plan guidelines or other applicable local ordinances.

2. The irrigation plan shall include sustainable landscaping principles and must prevent irrigation runoff, low head drainage and overspray.

3. The installation of synthetic grass or artificial turf in landscaping plans for private development is prohibited.

4. The MWELO compliance items listed in this section are not an inclusive list of MWELO requirements; therefore, property owners or their building or landscape designers that meet the threshold for MWELO compliance outlined in section 70-147(a) shall consult the full MWELO for all requirements.

5. Comply with LID stormwater management standards by encouraging the construction of roofs on new private development that directly runoff into vegetated areas onsite, or include a rain gutter that is directed toward vegetated areas.

C. If, after the adoption of this article, the California Department of Water Resources, or its successor agency, amends 23 CCR, Division 2, Chapter 2.7, Sections 492.6(a)(3)(B) (C), (D), and (G) of the MWELO September 15, 2015 requirements in a manner that requires city to incorporate the requirements of an updated MWELO in a local ordinance, and the amended requirements include provisions more stringent than those required in this section, the revised requirements of 23 CCR, Division 2, Chapter 2.7 shall be enforced.

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20 Figure 106-351. Example of MWELO Compliance
Sec. 106-352. - Reserved.

DIVISION 5. – LIGHTING
Sec. 106-353. – Outdoor lighting.

General Standards for Outdoor Lighting. Exterior lighting shall comply with the following requirements:

A. All lighting shall be energy-efficient (e.g., LED, or other lighting technology) with a rated average bulb life of not less than 10,000 hours.

B. All lighting shall be shielded and/or recessed so that direct glare and reflections are confined to the maximum extent feasible within the boundaries of the site, and shall be directed downward and away from adjoining properties and public rights-of-way.

C. Permanently installed lighting shall not blink, flash, or be of unusually high intensity or brightness.

D. All outdoor lighting for non-residential uses shall be on a time clock or photo-sensor system and turned off during daylight hours and during hours when the building(s) is not in use and the lighting is not required for security.

E. All lighting fixtures on the site should be uniform or compatible with respect to base support, finish material texture, color, and/or style of poles and luminaires. Landscaping and pedestrian walkway lights shall be less than four feet in height.

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21 F. Maximum Height. Freestanding light poles and luminaires shall not exceed the following maximum heights:

G. 15 feet for residential and mixed-use projects.

H. 18 feet for non-residential projects, or a lesser height determined by the Director, to mitigate any impacts to adjoining properties.

I. Security Lighting.

1. Multiple-Family Residential Developments. Aisles, passageways, and entryways/recesses related to and within the building complex shall be illuminated with an intensity of at least one-quarter foot-candles at the ground level during the hours of darkness.

2. Non-Residential Developments. All exterior doors, during the hours of darkness, shall be illuminated with a minimum of one-quarter foot-candles of light.

ARTICLE III. – GENERAL REGULATIONS
DIVISION 6. – SCREENING
Sec. 106-364. – Screening.

A. Screening. When a multi-story building is proposed and the second story or above is located within 50 feet of the side or rear yard of a single-family lot, screening measures should be applied to provide a reasonable degree of privacy.

1. Screening measures include, but are not limited to, landscaping, alternate window and balcony placements, placing windows at least six feet from the floor of the interior of the unit, incorporating wing walls or louvers, using glass block or other translucent material, and other such methods.

2. Sufficiency of Screening. The Planning and Preservation Commission shall determine the sufficiency of the proposed screening measures and may require additional measures.

B. Equipment Screening. All of the following equipment and spaces shall be screened on all sides and subject to the standards of this section:

1. Solid walls and/or fences of six feet in height shall screen mechanical equipment, garbage receptacles, loading areas, and other unsightly areas, and provide privacy at the back of lots and alongside streets.

2. All rooftop mechanical equipment shall be placed behind a permanent parapet wall and shall be completely screened from view.

3. Screening shall be equal in height to the highest portion of the equipment or ducting and shall be permanently maintained.

All wall air conditioner units shall be screened from view with material that is compatible and in harmony with the architectural styling and detailing of the building.

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22 ARTICLE IV. – STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES AND

ACTIVITIES
DIVISION 1. – ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
Subsections A. through K. establish the standards for the development of an Accessory Dwelling Unit and Subsection L. establishes the standards for the development of a Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit through a ministerial process, in compliance with section 106-42 (Use regulations ) and California Government Code Sections 66310 to 66342. If any provision of this Chapter or the underlying zoning district standards conflict with state law, the latter shall govern per Government Code Section 66316.

A. Minimum Lot Size. No minimum lot size shall be required for an accessory dwelling unit.

B. Statewide Exemption Accessory Dwelling Unit. As established by Government Code Section 66313, development standards in this section shall apply to the extent they do not prohibit the construction of an accessory dwelling unit of up to 800 square feet that is up to 18 feet in height if detached or 25 feet in height if attached, with four-foot side and rear yard setbacks.

C. Maximum Unit Size.

1. The maximum permitted unit size of an attached accessory dwelling unit, or an accessory dwelling unit located entirely within a proposed or existing primary dwelling unit, shall not exceed 850 square feet for a one-bedroom unit or 1,200 for a two or more-bedroom unit, or 50% of the gross square footage of the primary dwelling unit on the lot, whichever is less, except as noted in section b. above.

2. The maximum permitted size of a detached accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed 850 square feet for a one-bedroom unit or 1,200 square feet for a two or more-bedroom unit.

3. Maximum permitted unit size shall include any living area as defined in the California building code confined from exterior wall to exterior wall.

D. Minimum Unit Size. The minimum unit size of an attached or detached accessory dwelling unit shall be at least 150 square feet, including a kitchen and at least one 3/4 bathroom.

E. Zones in which Accessory Dwelling Units may be Constructed. The construction, use, and maintenance of accessory dwelling units shall be permitted in areas zoned to allow single-family or multiple-family dwelling residential use, or mixed-use. For purposes of this division, a multiple-family dwelling unit is two or more attached dwelling units on a single property.

F. Accessory Dwelling Unit Density and Development Standards.

1. Single-family Dwellings. Accessory dwelling units are allowed on a property containing existing or proposed single family dwellings under the following circumstances:
a. No more than one accessory dwelling unit per lot within the proposed or existing square footage of a single-family dwelling or existing square footage of an accessory structure that meets specific requirements such as exterior access and setbacks for fire and safety.
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23 unit if detached or 25 feet in height if attached. For accessory dwelling units proposed above a garage, the maximum height of the accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed one (1) story from floor to ceiling height.

2. Multiple-family Dwellings. Accessory dwelling units are allowed on a property containing multiple-family dwellings or mixed-use structures on a lot containing multiple-family dwelling units under the following conditions:
a. The number of accessory dwelling units shall not exceed 25% of the number of existing units, minimum one unit.
b. The accessory dwelling units shall only be located within areas that are not used as livable space, including, but not limited to, storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages which are attached or detached. Non-livable space used to create accessory dwelling units must be limited to residential areas within a mixed-use development and not the areas used for commercial or other activities. c. The maximum height shall be 18 feet for a detached accessory dwelling unit on a lot with an existing or proposed multiple-family, multistory dwelling. d. Each accessory dwelling unit must comply with state building standards for dwellings. e. A maximum of eight detached, accessory dwelling units shall be allowed on a property with existing multiple-family dwelling units, not to exceed the number of existing units on the lot.
f. A maximum of two detached accessory dwelling units shall be allowed on a property with a proposed multiple-family dwelling.

G. Minimum Room Dimensions. Minimum room dimensions, including ceiling heights, floor area and width, shall meet the Uniform Building Code regulations in effect at the time of construction.

H. Location.

1. Accessory dwelling units may be within, attached to, or detached from and on the same lot as, a proposed or existing single-family dwelling, or within or detached from a multiple-family dwelling, and subject to compliance with front, side, and rear yard setback standards of the underlying zone except as allowed in subsection b above.

2. Accessory dwelling units may be located entirely within a proposed or existing primary dwelling unit or existing accessory structure; provided, the accessory dwelling unit has independent exterior access from the existing primary dwelling or accessory structure.

3. An ADU created within an existing accessory structure may be expanded up to 150 square feet without application of local development standards, but this expansion shall be limited to accommodating ingress and egress.

I. Parking. Parking for an accessory dwelling unit and replacement parking is not required.

J. Habitability. Accessory dwelling units are fully habitable and shall include independent kitchen and bathroom facilities. Accessory dwelling units shall be independent from the main dwelling without internal access.

K. Occupancy, Sale, and Rental Restrictions. Owner occupancy is not required for accessory dwelling units.

Accessory dwelling units shall not be sold or conveyed separately from the primary residence, except when sold by a qualified nonprofit corporation to a qualified buyer in accordance with Government Code Sections 66340 and 66341. Accessory dwelling units shall not be used for rentals of terms of 30 days or less unless
L. Setbacks.

1. An accessory dwelling unit shall have side and rear yard setbacks of at least four feet from lot lines. An accessory dwelling unit shall abide by the front yard setback requirements of the zone in which it is located.

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24 2. An accessory dwelling unit constructed entirely within a proposed or existing primary dwelling unit or accessory structure, which has side and rear setbacks that are sufficient for fire safety, as determined by the City of Los Angeles Fire Department, shall not be subject to setback standards for new development.

3. An accessory dwelling unit constructed above, or as a second story to, a garage or other accessory structure shall be setback a minimum of four feet from side and rear lot lines. An accessory dwelling unit constructed above, or as a second story to, a garage or other accessory structure shall abide by the front yard setback requirements of the zone in which it is located.

M. Junior Accessory Dwelling Units. In addition to an accessory dwelling unit as provided in this section, Junior accessory dwelling units are permitted within an existing or proposed single family residence, including attached garages, consistent with state law. The following establishes standards for junior accessory dwelling units.

1. Maximum Unit Size. A junior accessory dwelling unit may be up to 500 square feet. a. Maximum permitted unit size shall include any livable space from exterior wall to exterior wall.

2. Density. No more than one junior accessory dwelling unit is allowed on a property.

3. Location. A junior accessory dwelling unit shall be located entirely within a proposed or existing primary dwelling unit, subject to the following:
a. A junior accessory dwelling may be in an attached garage but may not be in a detached accessory structure.
b. A junior accessory dwelling unit shall have separate exterior access independent from the proposed or existing primary dwelling unit.
c. A junior accessory dwelling unit may share significant interior connection to the primary dwelling if they are sharing a bathroom facility.

4. Parking. Parking for a junior accessory dwelling unit and replacement parking is not required.

5. Habitability. Junior accessory dwelling units shall include an efficiency kitchen which shall include a cooking facility with appliances, a food preparation counter, and storage cabinets that are of reasonable size in relation to the size of the junior accessory dwelling unit.

6. Occupancy, Sale, and Rental Restrictions. Owner occupancy is required in either the remaining portion of the primary residence, another dwelling unit on the same lot, or the newly created junior accessory dwelling unit. Owner-occupancy shall not be required if the owner is another governmental agency, land trust, or housing organization. These occupancy restrictions shall be enforced through recordation of deed restrictions or covenant agreement recorded against the property per Government Code Section 66333. The form of the deed restriction will be provided by the City and shall provide that: The junior accessory dwelling units shall not be sold separately from the primary dwelling, except as may otherwise be permitted by State law; the JADU is restricted to the approved size and other attributes allowed by this section.

7. Conveyance. Junior accessory dwelling units shall not be sold separately from the primary dwelling unit and shall not be used for rentals of terms of 30 days or less.

N. Other Development Standards and Requirements.

1. Unless stated in this section, all other development standards for accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units shall apply according to the zone in which the subject property is located; including but not limited to, setbacks, building height, and distance between structures.

2. Conversion of Existing Structures. For the purpose of converting an existing structure into an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit, an existing structure is defined as one of the following:

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25 a. A structure that has been erected prior to the date of adoption of the appropriate building code that does not present a threat to public health and safety or one for which a legal building permit has been issued

3. When a garage is converted into an ADU or JADU, the garage door must be removed and replaced with windows or entry doors.

4. Architectural requirements. Accessory dwelling units shall be subject to the following architectural requirements.
a. The materials and colors of the exterior walks, roof, windows, and doors shall be the same as the materials and colors of the primary dwelling. b. The roof slope shall match the dominant roof slope of the primary dwelling, whereby the dominant roof slope means the slope shared by the largest portion of the roof. c. Exterior lighting shall be limited to down-lights or as otherwise required by the building or fire code.

5. Entrances. Entrances for accessory dwelling units constructed above garages shall not face adjacent properties.
a. An exterior entrance to the second story of an accessory dwelling unit shall not project into any required minimum setback and shall be located to either face the primary dwelling unit and/or the side and/or rear property line that it is furthest away from.

6. Pedestrian walkways. ADUs shall provide pedestrian access to the sidewalk that is at least 4 feet wide.

7. Landscape requirements. Landscape screening must be planted and maintained between the accessory dwelling unit and the side and rear lot lines of the property in accordance with Division 4 of Article III.

8. Fire Sprinklers. Fire sprinklers are required in an accessory dwelling unit if sprinklers are required in the primary residence. The construction of an accessory dwelling unit does not trigger the requirement for fire sprinklers to be installed in the existing primary dwelling.

9. Solar panels. New construction accessory dwelling units are subject to the California Energy Code requirement (excluding manufactured homes) to provide solar systems if the unit(s) is a newly constructed, non-manufactured, detached accessory dwelling unit (though some exceptions apply). Per the California Energy Commission (CEC), the solar systems can be installed on the accessory dwelling unit or on the primary dwelling unit. Accessory dwelling units that are constructed within existing space, or as an addition to existing homes, including detached additions where an existing detached building is converted from non-residential to residential space, are not subject to the Energy Code requirement to provide solar systems.

O. Application Process. The following is the ministerial application process for accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units.

1. A building permit is required for accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units. The completed building permit application shall be submitted to the Building Safety Division on an application form prepared by the Building Official and shall include the submittal requirements.

In order to be deemed complete, plans shall comply with all current applicable development standards, any applicable Department handouts, and any additional information required by the Building Official in order to conduct a thorough review.

2. The Building Division shall approve or deny the application within 60 days of acceptance of a complete application if there is an existing single-family or multifamily dwelling on the lot, as established for accessory dwelling units in Government Code Sections 66314-66332 and for junior accessory dwelling units in Government Code Sections 66333-66339. If the permit application to create or serve an accessory dwelling unit or a junior accessory dwelling unit is submitted concurrently with a permit application to create a new single-family or multifamily May 5, 2025 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 397 of 486
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26 dwelling on the lot, no permit for the accessory dwelling unit or the junior accessory dwelling unit shall be issued until the permit application to create the new single-family or multifamily dwelling has been adjudicated, but the application to create or serve the accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit shall be considered without discretionary review or hearing. If the project is denied, the applicant will receive a full list of comments with remedies to correct any Code deficiencies.

3. Prior to Building Permit issuance, applicant for an accessory dwelling unit shall submit an Address Assignment Request Fee and Application to the Public Works Department.

4. Prior to Building Permit issuance, projects resulting in the addition of 750 square feet or more for an accessory dwelling unit located at the subject property shall pay all impact fees of this Code, except that any impact fees charged for an accessory dwelling unit of 750 square feet or more shall be charged proportionately in relation to the square footage of the primary dwelling unit (e.g. the floor area of the primary dwelling, divided by the floor area of the ADU, times the typical fee amount charged for a new dwelling). For the purposes of this Paragraph, impact fees do not include any connection fee or capacity charge for water or sewer service.

5. Prior to the Building Permit issuance, projects resulting in 500 square feet or more for an accessory dwelling unit located at the subject property shall pay all school impact fees.

ARTICLE IV. – STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES AND ACTIVITIES DIVISION 4. – ANIMAL BOARDING, PET DAY CARE, VETERINARY CLINICS AND ANIMAL

HOSPITAL
Sec. 106-567. – Purpose.

This section provides operational standards for kennels, pet day care facilities, veterinary clinics and animal hospitals in compliance with the development standards within the underlying zone district.

Sec. 106-568. – Operational standards.

A. All operations must be conducted within a completely enclosed building.

B. Outdoor dog runs and training activities are permitted only within the M-1 and M-2 Zone, and when the facility is located at least 200 feet from a residential zone.

C. The areas within the building where animals are boarded shall be sufficiently soundproofed to prevent a disturbance or become a nuisance to surrounding properties, as determined by the Director.

D. The areas of the building where animals are boarded shall have a minimum of 10 air changes per hour.

E. Animal isolation areas shall have 100% fresh air, with all air exhausted and none returned to the ventilation system.

F. Public access areas shall be provided with a separate ventilation system from the animal boarding and treatment areas.

G. The areas used for animal boarding, isolation, and treatment shall be constructed of easilycleaned materials.

H. All areas where animals are present shall be cleaned a minimum of twice daily in order to provide appropriate odor control and sanitation.

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27 ARTICLE IV. – STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES AND ACTIVITIES DIVISION 5. – AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINES (ATMS)
Sec. 106-569. – Purpose.

This section provides location, development, and operating standards for automatic teller machines (ATMs) in compliance with the development standards within the underlying zone district.

Sec. 106-570. – Development standards.

A. Location requirements.

1. Setback from an adjacent street curb or alley by a minimum of seven feet.

2. A privacy area immediately in front of each ATM, measuring at least five feet wide by four feet deep, shall be provided. Methods for defining the privacy area shall be approved by the Director.

3. Located to not eliminate or substantially reduce any landscaped areas.

4. Located to ensure the safety and security of patrons.

B. Design. All construction and modifications to the exterior of the structure pertaining to the installation of the ATMs shall be completed in a manner consistent with the architectural design of the structure, and in conformance with all applicable City architectural standards and guidelines.

C. Lighting. Each exterior ATM shall be provided with security lighting in compliance with Division 5 of Article III or State law, whichever is more restrictive.

D. Maintenance. Each ATM shall be provided with receptacles sufficient in size and number to accommodate trash and smoking materials generated by users of the ATM.

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28 ARTICLE IV. – STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES AND ACTIVITIES DIVISION 7. – DRIVE-THROUGH ESTABLISHMENTS.

Sec. 106-601. – Purpose.

This section provides standards for the location, development, and operation of drive-in and drive-through facilities in compliance with the development standards within the underlying zone district, which shall be designed and operated to effectively mitigate problems of congestion, excessive pavement, litter, noise, traffic, and unsightliness.

Sec. 106-602. – Development standards.

A. Drive aisle length. The drive-through aisle shall provide a minimum of 140 feet of queuing length, of which at least 60 feet shall be provided before an on-site menu board. The drive aisle shall be measured along the centerline, from the entry or beginning of a drive-aisle to the center of the farthest service window area.

B. Drive aisle width. Drive aisles shall have a minimum 10-foot interior radius at curves, and a minimum 12- foot width.

C. Drive aisle separation. Each drive aisle shall be separated by curbing and landscaping from the circulation routes necessary for ingress or egress from the property, or access to any off-street parking spaces.

D. Drive aisle entrance. Each entrance to a drive aisle and the direction of traffic flow shall be clearly designated by signs and/or pavement markings, as deemed necessary by the Director.

E. Walkways. To the extent possible, pedestrian walkways should not intersect the drive aisles. Where they do, they shall have clear visibility and be emphasized by enhanced paving or markings, as deemed necessary by the Director.

F. Circulation Plan. A parking and vehicle circulation plan encompassing adjoining streets and alleys shall be submitted for review and approval. Such plan shall provide for safe pedestrian access from parking lots to the main door and shall comply with applicable requirements of the American with Disabilities Act.

G. Trash receptacle provision. A minimum of one outdoor trash receptacle shall be provided onsite.

H. Noise generating equipment. No noise-generating compressors or other such equipment shall be placed on or near any property line adjoining any residential zoned property.

I. Speaker system noise. Drive-through speaker systems shall emit no more than 50 decibels four feet from the vehicle and the speaker, and shall not be audible above the daytime ambient noise levels beyond the property boundaries. The system shall be designed to compensate for ambient noise levels in the immediate area and shall not be located within 30 feet of any residentially zoned property.

J. Screening. Each drive aisle shall be appropriately screened with a combination of landscaping, low walls, and/or berms to prevent headlight glare from impacting adjoining land uses, public rights-of-way, and parking lots, as deemed necessary by the Director.

K. Decorative wall. A six-foot-high, solid decorative masonry wall shall be constructed on each property line that adjoins a residential developed parcel. The design of the wall and the proposed construction materials shall be subject to the approval of the Director.

Sec. 106-603. – Operational standards.

A. Hours of operation. When located on a site adjacent to or separated by an alley from any residentially zoned property, a drive-through establishment shall not operate between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

B. Litter. Employees shall collect on-site and off-site litter generated by customers at least once per business day.

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29 ARTICLE IV. – STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES AND ACTIVITIES DIVISION 8. – ESTABLISHMENTS SELLING ALCOHOL
Sec. 106-604. – Purpose.

The language of this division shall apply to all establishments selling alcohol, including bars, breweries, distilleries, tap rooms, tasting rooms, clubs, restaurants, and wine bars. The purpose of the language codified within this article is to set forth regulations and enforcement procedures that:

A. Address community problems associated with the on-site consumption of alcoholic beverages, such as litter, loitering, graffiti, misconduct, and escalated noise levels; B. Ensure that there is no degradation of the deemed approved activities; C. Prevent such prohibited activities and activities contrary to deemed approved activities from becoming public nuisances; and
D. Ensure such adverse impacts are monitored, mitigated and/or controlled such that they do not negatively contribute to the change in character of the areas in which they are located.

Sec. 106-605. – Application procedure.

The applicant shall be required to submit to the Planning Division the following:

A. A floor plan shall be reviewed and approved to identify the areas in which all on-site sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages shall occur. This shall be limited to the confines of the building and approved outdoor patio or dining area.

B. A plan to encourage use of ride share programs, designated drivers, and other methods to discourage intoxicated driving shall be established, and documentation of such a program shall be provided.

C. A security plan shall be submitted for review and approval prior to the opening of the business.

1. Security personnel shall be required by the City for establishments with occupancy load of over 100 people.

2. The doors to the establishment shall remain closed except upon entering and exiting the business.

3. The security plan shall include a video surveillance system and exterior lighting plan, satisfactory to the Community Development Director or designee, shall be submitted and approved prior to issuing a Certificate of Occupancy. The video surveillance system shall be installed to assist with monitoring of both the interior and exterior the property. A Digital Video Recorder (DVR) or similar video recording device, capable of exporting images in TIFF, BMP, or JPG format shall be used. Recording shall be retained for no less than 30 days. Exterior lighting shall clearly illuminate the common areas surrounding the building including, but not limited to, the entrance and exit doors and the business address.

Sec. 106-606. – Operational requirements.

A. Prior to the service of alcohol within the establishment, the operator shall obtain a valid license from the ABC and provide a copy of the license to the Planning Division.

B. The City reserves the right to request of the ABC additional conditions, such as hours of operation restrictions, restriction of the type of alcohol sold, or other conditions that the City may deem necessary in order to reduce potential impacts.

C. Should the ABC issue a license suspension or citation, the operator shall provide a copy of said suspension or citation to the Planning Division.

D. The operating business shall comply with all applicable noise regulations.

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30 E. The operator shall be responsible for requiring that there be no loitering on the site, on the public rightof-way and or/ in front of adjacent properties at any time and that all customers shall leave the site no later than 30 minutes after closing, after which, only employees shall be allowed on the premises.

F. Litter and trash receptacles shall be located at convenient locations, both inside and outside establishment, and trash and debris shall be removed on a daily basis.

G. The property shall be maintained in a clean and neat manner at all times and shall comply with property maintenance standards as set forth in the San Fernando Municipal Code.

H. Exterior public telephones shall not be located on the premises.

I. Graffiti shall be removed within 48 hours of its application.

J. No person shall appear in a state of nudity in any bar, club, or similar business establishment.

1. For the purposes of this section, "nudity" means the showing of the human male or female genitals, pubic area, or buttocks with less than a fully opaque covering, or the showing of the female breast with less than a fully opaque covering of any part of the nipple or below the nipple.

K. Bona fide eating establishments (restaurants) shall only sell alcoholic beverages during hours that meals are being served and gross receipts from alcohol sales shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the total revenue of the business.

L. Special events are permitted with the approval of a Special Event Permit in compliance with San Fernando Municipal Code section 106-1112 (Temporary Uses and Structures: Religious and entertainment assembly).

M. No establishment may sell alcoholic beverages for on-premises or off-premises consumption unless a Conditional Use Permit for alcoholic beverages has been approved for such establishment or unless exempted by this Code section or another operative plan.

N. No new establishment selling alcohol shall be permitted within 200 feet of either a residence, family day care home, schools for minors, child day care facility, convalescent home, a residential care homeretirement home, or any residentially zoned lot or parcel.

O. Tasting rooms for breweries, wine blending facilities, wineries, or distilleries shall be allowed to be open to the public during from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 A.M. daily.

P. Bars and bona fide eating establishments (restaurants) are prohibited from selling any spirits for consumption off of the premises. The consumption of spirits shall be limited to the restaurant or drinking area as defined per applicable licenses from the ABC. However, beer and wine may be purchased for off-site consumption, provided that the beer and wine may not be consumed within any public common area near the establishment, within any public right-of-way, or outside of any nearby property.

ARTICLE IV. – STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES AND ACTIVITIES DIVISION 12. – LIVE/WORK DEVELOPMENT
Sec. 106-652. – Purpose.

This section provides location, development, and performance standards for live/work developments in compliance with the development standards within the underlying zone district.

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31 Sec. 106-653. – Applicability.

A. The provisions in this section shall regulate the conversion and new construction of live/work uses, where allowed by the applicable zoning districts.

B. Except as specifically provided in this section, live/work projects shall be in compliance with the development standards within the underlying zone district.

C. Where an Owner-Participation Agreement, Disposition and Development Agreement, or Development Agreement with the City applies to a land parcel, and the provisions of such agreement differ from the Live/Work Development Standards, the provisions of the agreement shall prevail.

Sec. 106-654. – Use regulations.

A. Permitted uses/occupations. The following uses/occupations are permitted in live/work units:

1. Accountant;

2. Architect;

3. Artist and artisan;

4. Attorney;

5. Computer software- and multimedia-related professional;

6. Engineer;

7. Fashion, graphic, interior and other designer;

8. Insurance, real estate and travel agent;

9. Photographer;

10. Psychologist/psychiatrist;

11. Other similar uses/occupations, as determined by the Director, may be permitted, provided that the allowed uses/occupations are permitted by the underlying zone.

B. Occupancy and Employees.

1. At least one of the full-time employees of the live/work unit must be a full-time resident of the live/work unit and shall possess a valid Business License Certificate.

2. Only one residential component per live/work unit shall be allowed.

3. The residential component shall not be rented separately from the working space.

4. No more than one employee, other than the resident(s) of the live/work unit, shall be permitted on site at any given time in units that are less than or equal to 1,499 square feet.

5. No more than 2 employees, other than the resident(s) of the live/work unit, shall be permitted on site at any given time in units that are greater than or equal to 1,500 square feet.

C. Business activity. None of the uses permitted shall be operated in an objectionable manner, due to fumes, odor, dust, smoke, gas, noise, or vibrations that are or may be detrimental to properties and occupants in the neighborhood and/or to any other uses and occupants on the same property.

D. Special and/or temporary events. Special and/or temporary events in live/work units shall be required to follow the permit process for special and/or temporary events contained in Division 9 of Article V. – Temporary Use Permit and Special Event Permit.

E. Covenant. A City-approved covenant shall be executed by the owner of each live/work unit and shall include statements that the occupant(s) understand(s) and accept(s) he/she is living in a live/work unit and must operate a business from said unit. The covenant shall also set forth the required use conditions as described in this section.

1. The residential component shall be contiguous with, and integral to, the working space, with direct access between the two areas, and not as a separate stand-alone dwelling unit.

2. Only one residential component per live/work unit shall be allowed. The residential component space and the business component space shall only be used as one contiguous habitable space and, if rented, shall only be rented together as one tenant space.

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32 3. Any lease between the owner and a tenant, or between a tenant and a subtenant, shall refer to the fact that the live/work unit is subject to the above-referenced covenant.

4. A resident in any live/work unit shall operate a business from the unit and shall possess a San Fernando Business License Certificate in good standing for business activities conducted within the unit.

Sec. 106-655. – Development standards.

A. Unit size and dimension. The minimum square footage of a live/work unit shall be 700 square feet.

B. Floor plans. A live/work unit may include a single level floor plan or a multiple-level floor plan.

ARTICLE IV. – STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES AND ACTIVITIES DIVISION 13. – OUTDOOR DINING
Sec. 106-656. – Intent and purpose.

The purpose of this division is to establish requirements for outdoor dining area that is accessory to a restaurant, café, specialty food establishment or other eating establishments, bars, taverns, cocktail lounge, craft breweries/distilleries, tap rooms, tasting rooms or wine bars on when located on private property.

Sec. 106-657. – Requirements.

A. The outdoor dining area shall require approval of a planning review. See also section 74-196 of the San Fernando Municipal Code, “Use of Sidewalk for Outdoor Dining.” B. Prior to the installation of any structural, mechanical, electrical or plumbing improvements associated with the outdoor dining or sitting area, a Building permit shall be obtained.

C. Prior to occupancy of an outdoor dining or seating area an inspection is required.

Sec. 106-658. - Development standards.

A. Base Zone regulations for setbacks, and maximum lot coverage, and emergency access in accordance with the California Fire Code, shall apply.

B. Dining areas shall maintain building egress as defined by the Uniform Building Code.

C. Tables and chairs shall be placed only in the locations shown on the approved site plan.

D. Barriers to delineate the outdoor dining area are recommended, but not required unless alcohol will be served in the outdoor dining area. The barrier may be either permanently installed or moveable.

E. When located immediately adjacent to a residential use, or other sensitive uses, provisions shall be made to minimize noise, light, and odor impacts on the residential use.

F. Outdoor dining may be covered or uncovered. Awnings or umbrellas may be used in conjunction with outdoor dining, but shall not be used as a permanent roof or shelter over the outdoor dining.

G. Outdoor dining shall be designed and operated so that it may be used by people of all abilities by complying with all of the following:

1. The surface of the outdoor dining area shall be level and have a running slope and a cross slope that do not exceed 2 percent (1 unit vertical in 50 units’ horizontal).

2. The outdoor dining area shall not be located on a raised platform or in a sunken area, unless an accessible ramp is provided in accordance with the California Building Code, or the American Disabilities Act, whichever provides greater accessibility.

3. Access openings should be placed in a location that will not create confusion for visually impaired pedestrians.

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33 4. At least one wheelchair accessible seating space shall be provided for every 20 seats, or as required by the California Building Code, or the American Disabilities Act, whichever is greater.

5. When multiple wheelchair accessible seating spaces are provided, they shall be distributed and integrated within the outdoor dining area.

6. Wheelchair accessible seating spaces shall have a minimum unobstructed maneuverability dimension of 30 inches in width by 48 inches in depth.

7. Access to designated wheelchair seating spaces shall be provided through an accessible path with not less than 48 inches unobstructed width.

H. Parking for the outdoor dining portion of an eating establishment shall only be required if and only for the area over the thresholds identified below:

1. The area of the outdoor dining area is greater than 200 square feet; or

2. The area of an outdoor dining area exceeds 25% of the combined total of the gross floor area of the associated eating establishment and the area of the outdoor dining area.

I. When outdoor dining is proposed on the parking area for the establishment, the required parking can be provided as described in the San Fernando Municipal Code section 106-284.

Sec. 106-659. – Design standards.

A. A colors and materials sheet shall be included in the site plan application to provide the colors, materials of all furniture, barriers, lighting and landscaping that is to be in the outdoor dining area. Exact dimensions and specifications shall be included.

B. Dining/seating area barriers (fences, gates, ropes, etc.) shall be visually appealing, and help to separate the dining/seating area from the sidewalk.

C. Fabric inserts (natural or synthetic) of any size are not permitted to be used as a part of a barrier.

D. The use of chain-link, cyclone fencing, chicken wire or similar material is prohibited.

E. Materials not specifically manufactured for fencing or pedestrian control are prohibited unless they are expressly allowed elsewhere in these guidelines.

F. Materials such as buckets, food containers, tires, tree stumps, vehicle parts, pallets, etc. are not permitted and shall not be used as components of a barrier.

G. All furniture and fixtures must be of sufficiently sturdy construction so as not to blow over with normal winds.

H. Furniture and fixtures must not be secured to trees, lampposts, street signs, hydrants, or any other public street infrastructure by any means, whether during restaurant operating hours or when the restaurant is closed.

I. Outdoor dining furniture shall be made of high-quality, durable materials that provide an attractive design and are appropriate use for outdoor use. Folding chairs, lightweight, plastic, deteriorated, U.V. damages, splintered or similar furniture will not be approved or placed in the outdoor dining area. Sealed or painted metal or wood tables are recommended.

J. All materials shall be well maintained without stains, rust, tears, or discoloration. Materials that show signs of significant wear/age shall be replaced.

K. Umbrellas shall be constructed of a canvas-type, durable, and fade and fire-resistant material suitable for outdoor use. No plastic fabrics, plastic or vinyl-laminated fabrics, or any type of rigid materials are permitted.

L. Umbrellas shall be installed and maintained so as to provide pedestrian clearance by maintaining 7 feet of clearance from the ground to the lowest edge of the umbrella.

1. The 7-foot minimum height includes not only the umbrella frame and panels, but also any decorative borders such as fringes, tassels, or other such ornamentation.

2. No part of an umbrella may exceed a height of 9 feet above the surface of the outdoor dining area to avoid an undue visual obstruction of other businesses.

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34 M. Umbrellas shall be set back a minimum of 3 feet from the neighboring property measured from the outer most edge of the umbrella to the property line.

N. Umbrellas must be free of advertisements or product names.

1. Umbrellas must not contain signage for the restaurant or for any other entity in the form of wording, logos, drawings, pictorial or photographic representations, or any other similar identifying characteristics.

O. All parts of any umbrella (Including the fabric and supporting ribs) must be contained entirely within the outdoor seating area.

P. Umbrellas must blend appropriately with the surrounding built environment.

Q. Umbrella fabric must be one solid color, and is not permitted to be a fluorescent or other strikingly bright or vivid color.

R. Barriers made of walls, railings, fences, planter boxes, solid wood fences or concrete walls or a combination thereof are acceptable.

S. Barriers shall be no taller than 4 feet in height, unless the barrier is preexisting and exceeds 4 feet in height or a barrier greater than 4 feet in height is required pursuant to another section of the Municipal Code or other codes. Railing and fencing must be constructed of metal, (aluminum, steel, iron, or similar) or wood and must be of a dark color (either painted or stained).

T. To ensure their effectiveness as pedestrian control devices and their ability to be detected by persons with vision impairments, barriers must meet the following measurements:

1. Planters may not exceed a height of 36 inches above the level of the sidewalk. Plants may not exceed a height of 108 inches (8 feet) above the level of the sidewalk.

2. In the case of a rope or chain enclosure, the rope or chain must not exceed 27 inches above the sidewalk surface.

3. All barriers must be detectable to visually impaired pedestrians who employ a cane for guidance.

Therefore, the bottom of the barriers must be no greater than 27 inches above the sidewalk surface.

4. Fences or other perimeter enclosures with a height of between 36 inches and 48 inches must be at least 50 percent open (see-through) in order to maintain visibility of street level activity. Any enclosure with a height over 48 inches must be at least 80 percent open (see-through).

5. Any access opening within the barrier must measure no less than 44 inches in width.

U. When abutting public property, a barrier may be in the form of open fencing, railing and /or landscape planters that must be a minimum of 3 feet, but not taller than 4 feet in height.

V. If a barrier is moveable, it shall be affixed while the establishment is open for business. Rope or chain barriers are permitted. The rope or chain must have a minimum diameter of one inch. Vertical support posts must be constructed of metal or wood. A stanchion base shall not be domed, and shall not be more than one-half (1/2) of an inch above the surface of the floor.

W. A stanchion or other vertical supporting member that has a base must not be a tripping hazard.

X. No banners or signage shall be displayed on the barrier of an outdoor dining area or within the outdoor dining area other than the name of the establishment that may be placed on umbrellas or on the valance of an awning with on overhang not lower than 84 inches from the finished grade of the ground of the outdoor dining area.

Y. Portable heaters, if provided, shall be located a minimum of 4 feet away from the exterior face of the building and from any combustible materials, including architectural projections, or in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, whichever is most restrictive.

Z. Planters may be made out of wood, ceramics, stone, or high quality thick plastic planter boxes.

AA. Planters shall contain live plant materials in healthy condition. Seasonal, thematic planter displays are encouraged. Stressed, dead, or dying landscape must be promptly replaced. Artificial plants; empty planters; or planters with only bare dirt, mulch, straw, woodchips or similar material are not permitted.

BB. Planters shall have a self-contained watering reservoir system that prevents any leakage.

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35 CC. Illuminated outdoor dining areas shall incorporate lighting which shall be installed to prevent glare onto, or direct illumination of any public space or property or use.

DD. Lighting shall be mounted so that all wiring is concealed. Rope or string lights are allowed provided they are installed to the requirements of the Building Code and manufacturer’s specifications. Spotlights and illumination for adverting are prohibited.

Sec. 106-660. – Operating standards.

A. Outdoor dining shall be operated in a manner that meets all requirements of the Health Department of Los Angeles County and any other applicable regulations.

B. Exclusive of the Downtown District of the SP-5 zone, the hours of operation of outdoor dining areas citywide shall be limited to the hours between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., daily.

1. Within the Downtown District of the SP-5 zone, the hours of operation of outdoor dining areas shall be limited to the hours between 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m., daily.

2. When the primary use requires a conditional use permit, the hours and days of operation of the outdoor dining area shall be identified in the approved conditional use permit.

C. An outdoor dining area may provide either waiter/waitress service or self-service.

D. The outdoor dining area shall be clean and free of litter at all times. Waste receptacles are encouraged.

E. Dining equipment (including, but not limited to, tables, chairs, space heaters, barriers) may remain in place when not in use if located on private property; dining equipment, if stored, may not be stored in an area visible from the public right-of-way or from any plaza area.

F. Live entertainment, television monitors, screens, dancing, pool tables, billiard tables, adult entertainment uses, and cover charges are prohibited in the outdoor dining area.

G. Food trucks are permitted with an approved conditional use permit pursuant to Division 7 of Article V.

H. Outdoor dining shall comply with the sound level limits of the associated eating establishment in accordance with San Fernando Municipal Code Chapter 34 Article II.

I. All forms of vaping, smoking and the use of tobacco products in the outdoor dining area shall comply with San Fernando Municipal Code Chapter 23.

J. Outdoor cooking is permitted in an outdoor dining area in compliance with the LA County Health Department, CA Building Code and City of LA Fire Code.

K. Establishments which propose to serve alcoholic beverages in the outdoor dining area shall comply with the standards established by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and shall update their approvals from said department to include the new outdoor dining area if necessary. The outdoor dining area shall be:

1. Physically defined and clearly part of the establishment it serves as an accessory use to; and

2. Supervised by a restaurant employee to ensure compliance with laws regarding the on-site consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Sec. 106-661. – Denial, Revocation, or Suspension of Permit A. Violations of the outdoor dining area standards may result in enforcement actions up to and including revocation of said permit and termination of use.

B. A violation of this chapter is subject to the administrative citation provisions of subject to SFMC Article III of this code.

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36 ARTICLE IV. – STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES AND ACTIVITIES DIVISION 19. – TEMPORARY STORAGE CONTAINERS
Sec. 106-758. – Purpose.

This section provides location, development, and operating standards for temporary storage containers in compliance with the development standards within the underlying zone district.

Sec. 106-759. – Approval by the director.

Temporary storage containers shall be allowed, subject to approval of a Zoning Clearance application as required in section 106-1023.

Sec. 106-760. – Applicability.

Temporary storage containers may be allowed if unusual circumstances exist that require the use of a temporary storage container, as determined by the Director. Unusual circumstances include, but are not limited to, construction, business relocation, natural disasters, and residential rehabilitation activities.

Sec. 106-761. – Development standards.

A. A temporary storage container shall:

1. Not be located in a parking area unless a zoning clearance is obtained;

2. Not be located in a landscaped area; unless a zoning clearance is obtained;

3. Be located on-site not more than 180 days during any consecutive 12-month period;

4. Require the submittal of a zoning clearance with the Planning Division, in accordance with section 106-849 if proposed for more than 180 days during any consecutive 12-month period.

B. Fences, walls, and/or landscaping, or other methods approved by the Director shall be required to properly screen the temporary storage container from a public street, right-of-way, or adjacent residential zoning districts.

C. No signs, other than the operating company identification, shall be allowed on a temporary storage container.

D. The use of a temporary storage container for seasonal storage shall be prohibited.

ARTICLE IV. – STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES AND ACTIVITIES DIVISION 21. – VEHICLE FUELING AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING STATIONS Sec. 106-763. – Purpose.

This section provides location, development, and operating standards for vehicle fueling and/or EV charging stations in compliance with section 106-766.

Sec. 106-764. – Permitted uses.

Vehicle fueling or EV charging stations shall be limited to selling vehicle fuels, other fuels and other supplying goods necessary for electric vehicles or zero emission vehicles, and supplying goods and services required in the operation and maintenance of motor and/or electric vehicles. These shall include the following.

A. Automotive retail sales. The retail sale of batteries, motor fuels, tires, lubricants, and oils.

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37 B. Repairs. Incidental minor repairs, including brake, lubrication, tire, and tune up service, shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed structure, in compliance with the standards in Division 6 of Article IV and where allowed by the zone, subject to the standards of the underlying zone.

C. Convenience store. A new or existing vehicle fueling or EV charging station may include an onsite convenience store as an accessory use, where allowed by the zone.

Sec. 106-765. – Prohibited uses.

The following uses and services are prohibited at vehicle fueling or EV charging stations.

A. Autobody and fender repair, painting, upholstery work, and dismantling.

B. Tire recapping, machine work or welding.

C. Overhauling, replacement, or repairing of differentials, engines, front suspension, and transmissions.

Sec. 106-766. – Operational standards.

All vehicle fueling or EV charging stations shall comply with the following operational standards.

A. Location and display of accessories, batteries, and tires for sale shall be on or within three feet of the pump island or the main structure’s exterior;
B. No vehicle rental activities shall be conducted on the vehicle fueling or EV charging station site; and C. All outdoor/open storage of materials shall be limited to a maximum area of 150 square feet, and shall be enclosed by a 6-foot-high, solid decorative masonry wall, subject to the approval of the Director.

D. All EV charging systems shall meet the requirements of the California Electrical Code, the California Building Code, the California Green Building Standards Code, the Society of Automotive Engineers, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, accredited testing laboratories, and rules of the Public Utilities Commission regarding safety and reliability.

Sec. 106-767. – Development standards.

All vehicle fueling or EV charging stations shall comply with the following development standards.

A. If a vehicle fueling or EV charging station adjoins a zone or overlay that allows residential uses, a 6-foothigh, solid decorative masonry wall, in compliance with Division 7 of Article III (Walls and Fences), shall be installed along the property line that adjoins the property that is zoned to allow residential.

B. A 3-foot-wide planting strip shall be located on the station site along the entire length of the wall separating the vehicle fueling or EV charging station from adjacent property that allows residential uses and public street rights-of-way, except for driveway openings. All unpaved areas shall be landscaped in compliance with Division 4 of Article III (Landscaping Standards for Private Property).

C. A planter area of not less than 100 square feet shall be provided at the corner of two intersecting streets, in compliance with Chapter Division 4 of Article III (Landscaping Standards for Private Property).

D. Additional landscaping may be required by the Director to screen the vehicle fueling or EV charging station from adjacent residential properties.

E. All exterior light sources, including canopy, flood, and perimeter, shall be energy efficient, stationary, and shielded or recessed within the roof canopy, to ensure that all light, including glare or reflections, is directed away from adjoining properties and public rights-of-way, in compliance with section 106.353 (Outdoor Lighting).

Sec. 106-768. – Site maintenance.

All vehicle fueling or EV charging stations shall comply with the following maintenance standards.

A. Used or discarded automotive parts or equipment, or permanently disabled, junked, or wrecked vehicles, shall not be located outside of the main structure.

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38 B. A refuse storage area, completely enclosed with a masonry wall not less than five feet high, with a solid gated opening, and large enough to accommodate standard-sized commercial trash bins, shall be located to be accessible to refuse collection vehicles.

C. Driveways and service areas shall be maintained and kept free of oil, grease, and other petroleum products, in addition to litter. These areas shall be periodically cleaned with equipment that dissolves spilled oil, grease, and other petroleum products without washing them into the drainage, gutter, and sewer system.

D. Additional Conditions. Additional conditions (e.g., hours of operation, sign regulations, structure materials and design) may be imposed by the applicable review authority as deemed reasonable and necessary to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare of the community.

ARTICLE V. - ADMINISTRATION
DIVISION 3. - ZONE CLEARANCE
Sec. 106-823. - Purpose.

This section establishes procedures for conducting a Zone Clearance to verify that each new or expanded use or structure complies with all of the applicable requirements of this Code and with any applicable policies or standards of the General Plan and any operative plans.
(Ord. No. 1270, § 30.745, 9-30-1985; Ord. No. 1305, 6-15-1987; Ord. No. 1585, §§ 1, 2, 12-1-2008) Sec. 106-824. - Applicability.

A. Establishment of a Permitted Use. A Zone Clearance is required to confirm that the establishment of a new use is permitted as a matter of right and that no Conditional Use Permit or other entitlements are required prior to securing a business license certificate and commencing operations.

B. Other Activities. A Zone Clearance shall be required for any other activity for which a Zone Clearance is specifically required elsewhere in this Code.

C. Streamlined Development. A Zone Clearance is required for all streamlined development as defined in Section 65913.4 of the California Government Code and any other process the City deems should be a ministerial review but requires routing and review for compliance. The Zone Clearance for Streamlined Development shall be processed like a Site Plan Review but shall be reviewed and approved or denied ministerially (i.e., compliance with discretionary findings, discretionary conditions of approval, and review by the Planning and Preservation Commission are not required or permitted).

D. Exceptions.

1. No Zone Clearance shall be required for the continuation of previously approved or permitted uses, structures, or uses and structures that are not subject to any Building Code or Zoning Code regulations.

2. A change in building use that complies with this Code shall require a Building Permit if the use is in a different Building Code occupancy group class, such as conversion of a retail building to public assembly or residential use.

Sec. 106-825. - Review authority.

If the Director determines that the proposed use or building is allowed as a matter of right by this Code, and conforms to all the applicable development and use standards, the Director shall issue a Zone Clearance.

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39 Sec. 106-826. - Application.

A. Application for a Zone Clearance shall be filed in a manner consistent with the requirements contained in Division 1 of this article.

B. The Director may request that the Zone Clearance application be accompanied by a written narrative, operational statement, plans, and other related materials necessary to show that the proposed development, alteration, or use of the site complies with all applicable provisions of this Code. The Director may require attachments of other written or graphic information, including, but not limited to, statements, numeric data, site plans, floor plans, and building elevations and sections, as a record of the proposal’s conformity with the applicable regulations of this Code.

C. Applications for Streamlined Development shall be subject to the same material and document requirements as a Site Plan Review, as applicable.

Sec. 106-827. - Notice.

Public notice shall not be required.

Sec. 106-828—106-843. – Reserved.

ARTICLE V. - ADMINISTRATION
DIVISION 4. – ADMINISTRATIVE PLANNING REVIEW
Sec. 106-844. – Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to establish thresholds for level of review for planning applications that do not require a full Site Plan Review or Conditional Use Permit review. Applications applied for under this division shall be reviewed and approved administratively.

Sec. 106-845. – Findings and decisions.

The Review Authority shall only approve an application for a minor or major administrative planning review if it finds that the application is consistent with the purposes of this article and with the following:

A. The applicable standards and requirements of this Code; B. The General Plan and any applicable Specific Plan, Community Plan, ordinances or policies the City has adopted;
C. Any applicable design guidelines or standards the City has adopted; D. Any approved Tentative Map, Conditional Use Permit, Variance, or other planning or zoning approval that the project required.

Sec. 106-846. – Thresholds for review.

No change in the use or structure for which a permit or other approval has been issued is permitted unless the permit is modified as provided for in this Code. For the purpose of this section, when an applicant is proposing to amend, alter, expand buildings or uses, or otherwise revise a specific project or an existing developed site, staff will be required to determine the type of application (Site Plan Review or Conditional Use Permit) and level of review based on the following below:

A. Minor Administrative Planning Review. The Director may approve minor changes to approved plans that are consistent with the original findings and conditions approved by the Review Authority and would not intensify any potentially detrimental effects of the project or create a new unanticipated impact that may or may not be significant. Minor projects typically do not require the review of other departments or agencies. Minor projects include, but are not limited to, the following:

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40 a. Residential Minor Administrative Planning Review: Architectural or exterior material, treatments or color changes which do not change the basic form and theme of an existing building or conflict with the original architectural form and theme of an existing building; and which do not require the review of other departments (excepting Building & Safety) or agencies. a. Any interior alterations that do not increase the number of rooms, bedrooms, or the gross floor area within a structure, or change or intensify the permitted use of that structure or the height of the building.
b. On-site changes to a previously approved site plan which do not change the basic form and/or function of an existing site; and, not requiring the review of other departments or agencies.
c. Landscape modifications which do not alter the general concept or reduce the effective amount of landscaping not requiring the review of other departments or agencies. d. Structural additions or alterations to existing residential projects not requiring the review of other departments or agencies, and/or which do not propose additional units exceeding density requirements for respective districts, and do not require a change to entitlement type.
e. Parking lot configurations not changing the previously approved circulation of the parking lot.
b. Non-Residential Minor Administrative Planning Review:
a. Minor structural additions to non-residential projects not requiring the review of other departments or agencies.
b. Construction of fences, walls, and screens on non-residential property which do not include vehicular or emergency service pedestrian gates. c. Any addition of solar covered parking structures less than or equal to 1,000 square feet not requiring the review of other departments or agencies. d. On-site changes to a previously approved site plan which do not change the basic form and/or function of an existing site; and, not requiring the review of other departments or agencies.
e. Landscape modifications which do not alter the general concept or reduce the effective amount of landscaping not requiring the review of other departments or agencies. f. Parking lot configurations not changing the previously approved circulation of the parking lot.

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a. Residential Major Administrative Planning Review:
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41 and, which do not propose additional units exceeding density requirements for respective districts and do not require a change to entitlement type. b. Non-Residential Major Administrative Planning Review:
a. Structural additions to non-residential projects requiring the review of a limited/abridged number of other departments or agencies.
b. Structural additions to non-residential projects or the construction of a new building(s) or structure(s) on developed and previously entitled land or parcels. c. Addition of a drive-through facility to an existing or previously approved building. d. New construction or expansion of existing parking lots into areas not previously utilized for parking or on-site vehicular circulation that change the previously approved circulation of the parking lot.
e. Any change or modification to an existing Conditional Use Permit (or other application type requiring noticing), which does not require or warrant re-noticing.

C. Full Review. Projects that do not fit the above criteria and projects that require a full entitlement review, as determined by the Director, shall be considered full Site Plan Reviews and/or full Conditional Use Permits.

Examples of this include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. New use on vacant/undeveloped land.
b. Changes resulting in additional environmental impacts not previously assessed; or, which are not eligible for a CEQA Exemption.
c. Construction of a new building on undeveloped land or parcel. d. Expansion of a building or use encompassing a land area not included in the previously approved entitlement.
e. Establishment of a new conditional use.
f. Expansion of a conditional use with no previously approved Conditional Use Permit on record. g. Structural additions to non-residential projects that result in 20 percent or more of the existing square footage or 500 square feet, whichever is less.
h. Structural additions to existing residential projects that are 200 square feet or more or add another level to the existing residential structure.

ARTICLE V. - ADMINISTRATION
DIVISION 5. – TEMPORARY USE PERMIT AND SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT Sec. 106-847. – Purpose.

The intent and purpose of this Division is to establish a process for reviewing proposed temporary uses and special events to ensure that basic health, safety, and community welfare standards are met, while approving suitable temporary uses and special events, with the minimum necessary conditions or limitations consistent with the temporary nature of the activity. A Temporary Use Permit and Special Event Permit allows for short-term activities that might not meet the normal development or use standards of the applicable zoning district but are considered acceptable due to their temporary nature.

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42 Sec. 106-848. – Applicability.

A. Permit Requirement. A Temporary Use Permit or Special Event Permit approved by the applicable review authority shall be required for all uses identified in this Division and shall be issued before the commencement of the activity.

B. Exempt Activities. The following temporary uses are exempt from requiring a Temporary Use Permit or Special Event Permit and other city approval. Uses other than the following shall comply with this division.

1. On-site contractor’s construction yards, in conjunction with an approved construction project. The activity shall cease upon completion of the construction project, or the expiration of the companion building permit authorizing the construction project.

2. Promotional activities related to the primary product lines of a retail business, and similar activities (e.g., book readings and signings at bookstores, opening receptions at art galleries).

3. Emergency public health and safety activities.

Sec. 106-849. – Allowed Temporary uses and special events.

The following temporary uses and special events may be allowed, subject to a Temporary Use Permit or Special Event Permit by the applicable review authority. Uses other than the following shall comply with the use and development regulations and permit requirements that otherwise apply to the property, except uses that are exempt from the provisions of this Division in compliance with Sec. 106-848 (Applicability).

A. Temporary Use Permit:

1. Storage. Enclosed temporary storage, unrelated to a construction project, or exceeding 180 days, but in no case exceeding a maximum of one (1) year. See Division 19 of Article IV (Temporary Storage Containers) for specific standards.

2. Temporary entertainment and exhibit uses. Indoor or outdoor temporary entertainment and exhibit uses related or not related to the primary use of the property and compatible with the zoning district of the site and surrounding land uses. These temporary uses may include, but are not limited to, art exhibits and installations, museums, live or motion picture theatres, and interactive or immersive attractions, and may be permitted for more than twelve (12) days but not more than six (6) consecutive months.

3. Temporary outdoor sales. Temporary outdoor sale of merchandise, in any commercial, industrial, or SP-5 zoning district, in compliance with the following provisions:
a. There shall be no more than four (4) sales in any calendar year. b. Each sale shall be limited to three (3) consecutive days. c. The merchandise displayed shall be that customarily sold on the site. d. The site utilized for a permanently established business holding a valid business license certificate as required.

4. Temporary real estate sales offices. A temporary real estate sales office may be established within the area of an approved development project, solely for the first sales of homes. A permit for a temporary real estate office may be approved for a maximum of one (1) year.

5. Temporary structures. A temporary classroom, office, or similar structure, including a manufactured or mobile unit, may be approved, for a maximum time period of 18 months from the date of approval, as an accessory use or as the first phase of a development project.

6. Temporary work trailers. A trailer or mobile home as a temporary work site for employees of a business may be allowed during construction or remodeling of a permanent commercial or manufacturing structure, when a valid building permit is in force. The permit for a temporary work trailer may be granted for up to one (1) year.

7. Seasonal sales. The annual sales of holiday related items such as Christmas Trees, pumpkin lots/patches and similar items may be permitted in accordance with the following standards:

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43 a. Time Period. Seasonal sales, including Christmas Tree and pumpkin lots, associated with holidays are allowed up to a month preceding and one week following the holiday. b. Goods, signs, and temporary structures. All items for sale, as well as signs and temporary structures, shall be removed within five days after the end of sales, and the appearance of the site shall be returned to its original state.
c. Parking. The Director may require a shake-off area or alternative design to ensure that dirt is not deposited onto public streets.

8. Temporary use of unattended collection boxes. A collection box is permitted as a temporary accessory to a principal permitted use with approval of site plan review by the community development Director pursuant to Division 6 of Article V of this chapter and subject to the following:
a. Definition. For the purpose of this section, "collection box" means an unattended canister, receptacle, or similar device, used for soliciting and collecting donations of salvageable goods and movable property, but not money or evidences of debt. This term does not include a recyclables container regulated by Chapter 70 of this Code. b. Prohibition. No person, individual, firm, corporation, partnership, association, club, society, or other entity shall engage in any of the following without a permit in accordance with this section: (i) place, install, or maintain on any real property a collection box held out to the public for donations; (ii) extract any item from a collection box; or (iii) allow, aid, abet, or suffer any such action. c. Application.
i. Any requirement to show particular information on the site plan may be waived as the Director deems appropriate.
ii. The application shall include:

A. The signed and notarized written consent to the application by the owner of the subject parcel of land;
B. Contact information for the person responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the collection box; and
C. Other information deemed appropriate by the Director. iii. A permit may be issued only to a nonprofit entity that is eligible to solicit donations of salvageable personal property pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 148.3.
d. Duration.
i. Written approval of a collection box under this section shall be considered a temporary permit and shall be valid for a period not longer than 24 months as set forth in the permit, unless otherwise provided by this section. The permit shall terminate earlier than the expiration stated therein if: (1) the permit is revoked on the grounds of non-compliance with the permit or other law; or (2) the collection box is abandoned for 30 days after the mailing date of the city's written notification to the permit holder of the abandonment.
ii. The permit holder and the owner, tenant, and person or entity in control of the parcel of land on which the collection box is placed shall be jointly and severally liable for costs incurred in removing an unpermitted or abandoned collection box.

The Director may require a cash bond or other guarantee of removal of the temporary use upon expiration of the permit.
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44 structures at places of religious worship. The Director may issue a temporary permit pursuant to this section for a period longer than 24 months if the applicant demonstrates that the collection box is customarily incidental to the principal use in accordance with the city zoning ordinance.
f. Location. No collection box shall be placed:
i. Within 500 feet of another collection box or a salvage and recycling business, or within 30 feet of the property line of any adjacent residentially zoned parcel. The Director shall have discretion to waive or modify these distance restrictions if justified by the following: (i) the collection box is customarily incidental to the principal use; (ii) it will cause no significant adverse effect on adjacent property; and (iii) the public necessity, convenience, general welfare or good zoning practice.
ii. Within a yard setback.
iii. Within a required off-street parking space.
g. Conditions of approval. Approvals shall be limited to one collection box per property.

The Director may impose conditions on a collection box permit to ensure compatibility with surrounding uses and to preserve the public health, safety, and welfare, including, without limitation, aesthetics and periodic review of compliance with this section. h. Maintenance. The collection box shall have a firmly closing lid. The permit holder and the parcel owner shall be responsible to:
i. Maintain the premises in a clean, sanitary condition at all times, free from discarded items, garbage, and other waste.
ii. Regularly empty contents to ensure the collection box does not exceed its capacity.
iii. Remove any graffiti or material placed outside of the collection box within 24 hours.
i. Size. The collection box shall not exceed six cubic yards in volume or six feet in height.

9. Other Temporary Uses. The Director of Recreation & Community Services shall have the discretion to determine the required permit type for temporary and special uses not listed in this Division.

B. Special Event Permit:

1. Carnivals, fairs, and festival events. Carnivals, fairs, and festival events are subject to the following standards:
a. Location. Carnivals, fairs, and festival events are limited to areas within Commercial or Employment districts, or on property owned by a school or church. b. Time limit. When abutting or adjacent to a Residential District or a street that serves a Residential District the hours of operation shall be limited to 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. c. Lighting. Lighting shall be hooded and directed away from residential uses.

2. Special events and sales. Other short term special events may be permitted in accordance with the following standards:
a. Location. Events are limited to non-residential districts. b. Number of events. No more than six events at one site shall be allowed within any 12- month period. Events shall not last more than five days per event and there shall be a minimum of fourteen (14) days between events.
c. Products. The outdoor display area shall be directly related to a business occupying a primary structure on the same site.
d. Existing parking. The available parking shall not be reduced to less than ninety percent (90%) of the minimum number of spaces required by this Chapter.

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45 3. Indoor events. All event centers, as defined and permitted by this Chapter, shall comply with the following standards, in addition to those identified in section 106-853 and section 106-852 (Conditions of Approval).
a. Conformance with all applicable Building and Fire Code requirements for assembly uses including, but not limited to, egress, seismic retrofitting, and restrooms. b. Provision of off-street parking in accordance with Division 3, Subdivision II (Off-Street Parking and Loading).
c. Conformance with the following public health, safety, and welfare standards:
i. When abutting residential uses or zoning, delivery and retrieval of event materials/props and set-up and take-down operations and activities shall occur only between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
ii. Event staff shall monitor vehicle parking and retrieval to ensure there is no excessive noise before, during, or after events.
iii. Event staff shall instruct event attendees to remain respectful of nearby residential areas and signage shall be clearly and conspicuously posted and maintained in parking areas with the following wording: “Event Guests and Event Staff, please remain respectful of nearby residential and commercial neighbors and refrain from making loud noises, playing music at high volumes, and accelerating vehicle engines. Thank you for your cooperation.”
iv. Event staff shall utilize at least one (1) 3-yard plastic recycle bin, one (1) 3-yard plastic refuse bin, and one (1) green waste bin sized to Public Works Environmental Programs and Operation Division standard, which must be located and filled within the interior of the event center building. After each event, all bins must be located on the outside of the event center building for City trash pick-up operations.
v. All events and event-related activities shall occur within the interior of the event center building. No event-related activities or storage of event materials/props shall be permitted exterior of the event center building.

4. Outdoor events. The following outdoor events may be allowed:
a. Entertainment and assembly events. Outdoor entertainment and assembly events, including concerts, fairs, farmers’ markets, festivals, flea markets, food events, fundraisers, live entertainment, parades, outdoor sporting events, public relations activities, rummage sales, secondhand sales, swap meets, and other similar events designed to attract large crowds, and which are held on private or public property, for up to 6 days per calendar year or as determined appropriate by the Director of Recreation and Community Services.

5. Other special events. The Director of Recreation and Community Services shall have the discretion to determine the required permit for temporary and special uses not listed in this Division. (Ord. No. 1651, § 3, 2-16-2016)Sec. 106-850. – Review authority.

A. Director Review. The Director shall be responsible for the review and approval of all permits for temporary uses not reviewed by the Recreation & Community Services Committee on Permits and Licenses.

B. Committee on Permits and Licenses. The Recreation and Community Services Department oversees the Committee responsible for the review and approval of all permits for special events, unless reviewed by the Director.

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46 Sec. 106-851. – Application filing and processing.

An application for a Temporary Use Permit or Special Event Permit shall be filed with the applicable authority and processed as follows.

A. Application Contents. The application shall be made on forms made by the Community Development Department and shall be accompanied by the information identified in any applicable City handouts and permit applications.

B. Time for Filing. A temporary use or special event permit application shall be filed as follows:

1. Temporary use permit. A temporary use permit application shall be filed at least 14 days in advance of the proposed commencement of the use.

2. Special event permit. A special event permit application shall be filed with the Recreation and Community Services Department at least 7 days in advance of a proposed minor event, and 14 days in advance of a proposed major event. The Director or Committee shall determine whether a proposed special event or temporary event is minor or major, based on the characteristics of, and activities associated with, the event, and the likely impacts on the surrounding community.

3. Additional permits required. Temporary uses and special events may be subject to additional permits and other city approvals, licenses, and inspections required by applicable laws or regulations.

Sec. 106-852. – Conditions of approval.

The review authority may impose reasonable and necessary specific design, locational, and operational conditions in approving Temporary Use Permit or Special Event Permit as follows:

A. The use or event is limited to a duration that is no more than the maximum allowed duration, as determined appropriate by the review authority.

B. The site is physically adequate for the type, density, and intensity of use being proposed, including provision of services (e.g., sanitation and water), public access, and the absence of physical constraints.

C. The design, location, size, and operating characteristics of the proposed use are compatible with the existing land uses on-site and in the vicinity of the subject property.

D. The temporary use or activity will be removed and the site restored as necessary to ensure that no changes to the site will limit the range of possible future land uses otherwise allowed by this Chapter.

E. The use or event will comply with all applicable provision of local, State and Federal laws or regulations.

F. Any other pertinent factors affecting the operation of the temporary use or special event will be addressed, including the following, to ensure the orderly and efficient operation of the proposed use or event, in compliance with the intent and purpose of this Division

1. Conditions may require the provision of
a. Sanitary and medical facilities.
b. Security and safety measures.
c. Solid waste collection and disposal.

2. Conditions may regulate:
a. Nuisance factors, including the prevention of glare or direct illumination of adjacent properties, dirt, dust, gasses, heat, noise, odors, smoke, or vibrations. b. Operating hours and days, including limitation of the duration of the use or event to a shorter time period than that requested.
c. Temporary signs.

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47 d. Temporary structures and facilities, including height, placement, and size, and the location of equipment and open spaces, including buffer areas and other yards.

Sec. 106-853. – Development and operating standards.

A. General Standards. Standards for floor areas, heights, landscaping areas, off-street parking, setbacks, and other structure and property development standards, which apply to the category of use or the zoning district of the subject parcel, shall be used as a guide for determining the appropriate development standards for temporary uses and special events. However, the review authority may authorize an adjustment from the specific requirements as deemed necessary and appropriate.

B. Standards for Specific Temporary Activities. Specific temporary land use activities shall comply with the development standards identified in Article III (General Regulations), as applicable to the use, in addition to those identified in section 106-849 and section 106-852 (Conditions of approval).

Sec. 106-854. – Post-approval procedures.

The approval or denial of a Temporary Use Permit or Special Event Permit may be appealed in compliance with Division 2 of Article V The procedures of Sec.106-809 (Summary of Planning Permits and Actions) shall apply to the approval of the permit.

A. Condition of the Site Following a Temporary Use or Special Event. Each site occupied by a temporary use or special event shall be cleaned of debris, litter or any other evidence of the temporary activity, on completion or removal of the activity, and shall thereafter be used in compliance with the provisions of this Chapter.

B. Revocation. A Temporary Use or Special Event Permit may be revoked or modified, with only a 24-hour notice, in compliance with Division 2 of Article V (Hearing and Appeals).

C. Extension of the Permit. The Director may extend the operational length of a temporary use or special event if the delay is beyond the control of, and was not the result of actions by, the permittee.

D. Expiration of Permit. A Temporary Use Permit or Special Event Permit shall be considered to have expired when the approved use has ceased or been suspended.

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48 NEW SECTION LIST
ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
DIVISION 1. – INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS
Sec. 106-4. – Structure of the development code.

A. Organization of regulations. This Code consists of six articles:

1. Article I: General Provisions

2. Article II: Base and Overlay Zones

3. Article III: General Regulations

4. Article IV: Standards for Specific Land Uses and Activities

5. Article V: Administration

6. Article VI: Definitions
B. Types of regulations. This Code contains five types of regulations controlling the use and development of property:

1. Use regulations. These regulations specify land uses permitted, conditionally permitted, or specifically prohibited in each zoning district, and include special requirements, if any, applicable to specific uses. Use regulations for base zoning districts and for overlay districts are in Article II of this Code. Certain regulations that are applicable in some or all districts, and performance standards which govern special uses, are in Article III.

2. Development standards. These regulations control the height, bulk, locations, and appearance of structures. Development regulations for base zoning districts and for overlay districts are in Article II of this Code. Certain development regulations that are applicable to some or all districts are in Article III. These include regulations for specific uses, development and site regulations, performance standards, parking, and signage.

3. Administrative regulations. These regulations contain detailed procedures for the administration of this Code, and include common procedures, processes, and standards for discretionary entitlement applications and other permits. Administrative regulations are in Article V.

4. Definitions. Article VI provides definitions and articulates use classifications and terms and definitions used in this Code.

ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
DIVISION 1. – INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS
Sec. 106-16. - Procedural requirements.

Failure to follow the procedural requirements contained in this chapter shall not invalidate City actions taken in absence of a clear showing of intent.

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49 ARTICLE III.- GENERAL REGULATIONS
DIVISION 1. – GENERALLY
Sec. 106.190. – Access.

A. Access to streets.

1. Every structure shall be constructed upon, or moved to, a legally recorded parcel with a permanent means of access to a public street, in compliance with City standards.

2. All structures shall be properly located to ensure safe and convenient access for servicing, fire protection, and parking.

3. Parcels located on a private street, which were legally established before the effective date of this Title, are exempt from the required compliance with the latest adopted City standards for private streets.

B. Pedestrian access. All multiple-family residential, non-residential, or mixed use developments shall provide a minimum of one pedestrian walkway of no less than four feet in width, from each adjoining street frontage connecting said street with either the main building entrance or common pedestrian corridor.

C. Access to Accessory Structures. Accessory structures and other on-site architectural features shall be properly located to ensure that they do not obstruct access to main structures or accessory living quarters.

ARTICLE III. – GENERAL REGULATIONS
DIVISION 7. – WALLS AND FENCES
Sec. 106-374. – All zones.

The following standards shall apply to all walls and fences city-side.

A. The height of a wall or fence located along an interior property line shall be measured from the higher natural or established grade of the two abutting properties.

B. Jacuzzi, spa, swimming pools and other similar outdoor water features shall be fenced in compliance with the Uniform Building Code.

C. Screening of outdoor uses and equipment shall be provided in compliance with Division 6 of this article or as specified in Article IV for specific land uses and activities.

D. Temporary fencing may be approved as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Director.

E. If a fence or wall obstructs the view of a property address from the street right-of-way, the address numbers shall be located on the fence so that they are clearly visible from the street right-of-way.

F. Decorative lighting fixtures may exceed the maximum allowed height for walls and fences along a street-facing property line shall reflect light down and away from adjoining properties so that the light emitted does not create a public nuisance or offense, in compliance with other applicable SFMC provisions.

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50 G. Lighting fixtures may be attached to the side of a fence along an interior property line, provided that they do not project above the top of the fence.

H. Fences or walls shall not incorporate electrical currents, razor ribbon or wire, barbed wire, concertina ribbon, protruding fragments of broken glass or similar materials shall be permitted.

I. Chain link is prohibited within any front or side yard area except as part of a temporary construction fence.

J. The Director may administratively approve fences and walls that exceed the maximum heights identified in this section, in compliance with Division 9 of Article V (modifications, 20% or less).

ARTICLE V. - ADMINISTRATION
DIVISION 1. – GENERALLY
Sec. 106-808. – Purpose.

The purpose of this article is to identify the bodies, officials, and administrators with designated responsibilities under various divisions of the Zoning Code. Subsequent divisions of Article V provide detailed information on procedures, applications, and permits, including Code text and zoning map amendments, and enforcement. When carrying out their assigned duties and responsibilities, all bodies, administrators, and officials shall interpret and apply the provisions of this Code to implement the policies and achieve the objectives of the General Plan.

Sec. 106-809. – Summary of planning permits and actions.

The following table shows, for ease of reference, a brief summary of the permits and actions that are administered under this Code. The table is not regulatory. For complete regulations, procedures, and requirements, see Divisions 2 through 14 of Article V – Administration. For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:

A. Ministerial. Review of plans to determine compliance with codified standards. An example of a ministerial action is the Building Division approving a building permit application.

B. Discretionary Quasi-Judicial. Decisions made by administrative or executive officials or local boards and commissions that apply general rules or policies to specific circumstances. An example of a Discretionary Quasi-Judicial action is the Planning & Preservation Commission approving a Conditional Use Permit for a drive-thru facility.

C. Discretionary Legislative. Decisions made by elected bodies and establish general rules or policies that have a wider impact. An example of a Discretionary Legislative action is the City Council approving a General Plan Amendment.

TABLE 106-831: PLANNING PERMITS AND ACTIONS
Proposed Activity Permit or Action
Required
Type of Decision Review Authority
Use-Only Proposals
Establishment of a (P)
Permitted Use
Zone Clearance Ministerial Director of Community
Development
Establishment of a (C)
Conditional Use
Conditional Use Permit Discretionary QuasiJudicialPlanning & Preservation
Commission
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51 Establishment of a
Temporary use
Temporary Use Permit Discretionary QuasiJudicialDirector of Community Development
Development Proposals
Development of a (P)
Permitted Use
Site Plan and Planning
Review
Discretionary QuasiJudicialDirector of Community
Development
Request for relief from
property development
standards due to
unique conditions in
conjunction with a Site
Variance Discretionary QuasiJudicialPlanning &
Preservation
Commission
Request for minor
accommodations to
prescribed
development standards
Modification Discretionary QuasiJudicialDirector of Community Development
Other Proposals or Actions
Minor changes to
approved plans,
consistent with original
findings and conditions
Minor Administrative
Planning Review
Ministerial Director of Community
Development
Changes to a
discretionary permit or
changes to approved
plans that would affect
findings or conditions
Major Administrative
Planning Review
Discretionary QuasiJudicialDirector of Community
Development
Violation of conditions
or terms of permit
Revocation of Permit Discretionary QuasiJudicialPlanning & Preservation
Commission
Modifications of or
exceptions from
regulations to ensure
equal access to housing
for individuals with
disabilities
Reasonable
Accommodation for
Housing
Discretionary QuasiJudicialDirector of Community
Development
Proposals to change a
regulation within this
Code
Zoning Text
Amendment
Discretionary
Legislative
City Council
Proposal for
development which
complies to regulations
of an existing district,
but not the one
currently applied to the
site
Zoning Map
Amendment
Discretionary
Legislative
City Council
Change of the General
Plan land use
designation for a site
General Plan
Amendment
Discretionary
Legislative
City Council
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52 Request to qualify for
vesting and processing
benefits offered under
SB 330
Preliminary Application
Pursuant to Section
65951.1
Discretionary QuasiJudicial
Request to qualify for
ministerial review
under SB 35 (SB 423)
Preliminary Application
Pursuant to Section
65951.1
Ministerial
Large, multi-phase
project which needs
certainty regarding
regulations over time in
exchange for public
benefits
Development
Agreement
Discretionary
Legislative
City Council
Sec. 106-810. - Application process and fees.

A. Applicant.

1. The property owner(s) shall sign all applications.

2. If the application is made by someone other than the owner, written proof, satisfactory to the Director, of the right to act as the owner’s agent or to use and possess the property as applied for, shall accompany the application.

3. Written proof of authorization must be signed and dated by the property owner and expressly state what the agent is authorized to do on behalf of the owner.

B. Forms and Materials.

1. Application Forms. The Director shall prepare and issue application forms and lists that specify the information that will be required from applicants for projects subject to the provisions of this Code.

2. Supporting Materials. The Director may require the submission of supporting materials as part of the application, including, but not limited to, operational statements, photographs, plans, drawings, renderings, models, material and color samples, and other items necessary to describe existing conditions on the project site and in the vicinity and the proposed project and to determine the level of environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.

3. Availability of Materials. All materials submitted becomes the property of the City, may be distributed to the public, and shall be made available for public inspection. At any time, upon reasonable request, and during normal business hours, any person may examine an application and materials submitted in support of or in opposition to an application in the Planning Division offices. Unless prohibited by law, copies of such materials shall be made available at a reasonable cost.

C. Application Fees.

1. Payment of Application and Processing Fees. No application shall be accepted as complete and processed without payment in full of the required application and review fee per the Master Fee Schedule.

2. Multiple Applications. The City’s processing fees are in accordance with the adopted fee schedule. Cost savings may be incurred due to similar documents being prepared for a single project, such as CEQA review.

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53 Sec. 106-811. - Application review.

Except as required by State law, each application filed with the Planning Division shall be initially processed as follows:

A. Completeness Review. The Division shall review an application for completeness and accuracy before it is accepted as being complete and officially filed. The Division will consider an application complete when:

1. All necessary application forms, documentation, exhibits, materials, maps, plans, reports, and other information specified in the application form, any applicable Division handout, or any additional information on standard checklists, forms, or documents required by the Director have been provided and accepted as adequate; and

2. All necessary fees and deposits have been paid and accepted.

B. Notification of Applicant. The applicant shall receive written notification, within 30 days of submittal, that the application is complete and has been accepted for processing, or that the application is incomplete and that additional information, specified in the written notification, must be provided.

C. Expiration of Application. If a pending application is not deemed complete within 6 months after the first filing with the Division, the application shall expire and be deemed withdrawn, and any remaining deposit amount shall be refunded, subject to administrative processing fees.

D. Extension of Application. The Director may grant one 6-month extension, upon written request of the applicant. After expiration of the application and extension, if granted, a new application, including fees, plans, exhibits and other materials, will be required to commence processing of a new project application on the same property.

E. Additional Information. After the application has been accepted as complete, the Director may require the applicant to submit additional information needed for the environmental review of the project, in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act.

F. Referral of Application. At the discretion of the Director, or where otherwise required by this Title, State, or Federal law, an application filed in compliance with this Title may be referred to any public agency that may be affected by or have an interest in the proposed land use activity.

ARTICLE V. - ADMINISTRATION
DIVISION 6. – SITE PLAN REVIEW
Sec. 106-855. – Purpose.

The purpose of the site plan review procedure is to enable the Director to check development proposals for conformity with the sections of this chapter in a manner that is also consistent with the general plan, any applicable specific plans, and adopted design guidelines.

Sec. 106-856. – Applicability.

A. Development. A Site Plan Review Permit shall be required for all projects that propose development, as defined in Article VI – Definitions of this Code, of property within the City of San Fernando in addition to:

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54 1. All new construction or exterior alteration of any existing building or structure which also requires a conditional use permit or a variance;

2. All new construction or major remodel of any existing building or structure in the PD overlay, RPD zone, or SP-5 zone;

3. All new construction or exterior alteration of any existing building or structure in a residential zone that involves 200 square feet or more of floor area or will extend the structure to a second floor;

4. All new construction or exterior alteration of any existing building or structure in a commercial or industrial zone that results in a 20 percent or more of the existing square footage or 500 square feet, whichever is less.

5. All new construction of any freestanding sign in all commercial and industrial zones, other than a monument sign or any electronic message center sign.

6. All new construction or alteration of any wireless communication facility that is determined not to be exempt pursuant to section 106-771 of this Code. Generally speaking, these facilities are located on private property, including city owned property not located within the public right-of-way.

B. Exceptions. No Site Plan Review Permit shall be required for the following:

1. To confirm that the establishment of a new use with no development is permitted as a matter of right.

2. The continuation of previously approved or permitted uses, structures, or uses and structures, that are not subject to any Building Code or Zoning Ordinance regulations.

3. Sign permit applications proposing new or revised signage that meet the standards of Division 9 of Article III - Signs

4. Administrative Planning Review as outlined in Division 7 of this article.

Sec. 106-857. – Procedure.

A. The applicant shall submit copies of the site plan to the Director. The number of copies required shall be as determined by the Director. The applicant shall be required to pay appropriate fees as determined by city council resolution for processing site plan review applications.

B. The site plan shall be reviewed by the Director for conformity with sections of this chapter, the general plan, any applicable specific plans, adopted design guidelines, policies and ordinances of the City. The plans may be conditionally approved and signed by the Director which conditional approval stipulates that the development as shown, with any changes noted by the Director, conforms to the development regulations of the zone.

C. Certain development regulations in the various zones are subject to commission review and approval. In these instances the site plan review application shall be submitted to the commission and the items in question shall be placed on the agenda. The commission may approve, disapprove or approve the proposed development with conditions on the site plan review application. The commission's findings shall be noted on the plans and recorded in the commission minutes.

D. When a Site Plan Review is required, no building permit shall be issued until the site plan review application has been approved in accordance with this section, and no certificate of occupancy shall be issued unless the development complies with the approved site plan review and all conditions attached thereto.

E. If the Director determines that there are unusual circumstances or special conditions related to an application, the Director may defer action and refer such application to the planning and preservation commission for final decision.

F. The applicant may appeal the decision of the Director or the planning and preservation commission pursuant to section 106-817.
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55 Sec. 106-858. – Application.

Except as required by State law, each application filed with the Planning Division shall be initially processed as follows:

A. Completeness Review. The Division shall review an application for completeness and accuracy before it is accepted as being complete and officially files. The Division will consider an application complete when:

1. All necessary application forms, documentation, exhibits, materials, maps, plans, reports, and other information specified in the application form, any applicable Division handout, or any additional information required by the Director have been provided and accepted as adequate; and

2. All necessary fees and deposits have been paid and accepted.

Sec. 106-859. – Findings and Decisions.

A Site Plan Review may be approved, with or without conditions, only after first making specific findings as outlined below, and any additional findings required for the approval of specific land uses in Article IV.

A. Findings for Approval of Non-Housing Development Projects. The Review Authority shall only approve a Site Plan Review Permit application for a non-housing related project if it finds that the application is consistent with the purposes of this article and with the following:

1. The applicable standards and requirements of this Code;

2. The General Plan and any applicable Specific Plan, Community Plan, ordinances or policies the City has adopted;

3. Any applicable design guidelines/standards the City has adopted;

4. Any approved Tentative Map, Conditional Use Permit, Variance, or other planning or zoning approval that the project required;

5. The existing or proposed public facilities necessary to accommodate the proposed project (e.g., fire protection devices, parkways, public utilities, sewers, sidewalks, storm drains, streetlights, traffic control devices, and the width and pavement of adjoining street and alleys) will be available to serve the subject site.

6. The proposed development will not be substantially adverse to the public health, safety, or general welfare of the community, nor be detrimental to surrounding properties or improvements.

B. Findings for Approval of Housing Development Projects.

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56 1. The Project does not have a specific, adverse impact on public health or safety. A “specific adverse impact” means a significant, quantifiable, direct and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions in existence on the date the application was deemed complete.

2. The Project is consistent with the purpose and intent of this Chapter, the requirements of the zoning district in which the site is located, and with all applicable development and objective design standards, as existed on the date the application was deemed complete.

3. The Project is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan.

4. The existing or proposed public facilities necessary to accommodate the Project (e.g., fire protection devices, parkways, public utilities, sewers, sidewalks, storm drains, street lights, traffic control devices, and the width and pavement of adjoining streets and alleys) will be available to serve the subject site.

C. Findings for Denial or Reduced Density of Housing Development Projects. Housing development projects consistent with the General Plan, Zoning Code, and objective design standards can only be denied if the findings in Gov. Code 65589.5(j)(1) can be made.

D. Findings for Denial or Reduced Density of Housing Development Projects with 20% Affordability. Housing development projects with 20% affordable units and consistent with the General Plan, Zoning Code, and objective design standards can only be denied if the findings in Gov. Code 65589.5(d) can be made. Certain affordable housing projects shall be processed under the Zone Clearance, Streamlined Development process.

Sec. 106-860. – Conditions of approval.

In granting approval of a Site Plan Review Permit, the Review Authority may impose conditions that are reasonably related to the application and deemed necessary to achieve the purposes of this article, the General Plan, and any applicable operative plan or policy the City has adopted. The conditions shall ensure compliance with the applicable criteria and standards established by this Code or mitigation required pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review. Conditions may be related to the following objectives:

A. The proposed design will not lead to an overburdening of existing or planned infrastructure capacities, including, but not limited to, capacities for water, runoff, storm water, wastewater, and solid waste systems;
B. The proposed design will ensure that the proposal conforms in all significant respects with the General Plan and with any other applicable plans or policies and design guidelines adopted by the City Council; C. The proposed design will achieve the general purposes of this Code or the specific purpose of the zoning district in which the project is located;
D. The proposed project shall mitigate any potential impacts identified as a result of the environmental review conducted in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act.

E. The proposed project shall provide the public facilities necessary to accommodate the Project (e.g., fire protection devices, parkways, public utilities, sewers, sidewalks, storm drains, street lights, traffic control devices, width and pavement of adjoining streets and alleys, etc.).

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Attachment “C”
57 Sec. 106-861. – Post-approval procedures.

Procedures relating to appeals, notices, revocations and modifications, as identified in Article V (Administration) in addition to those identified in Article IV (Standards for Specific Land Uses and Activities), shall apply following the approval of a Site Plan Review.

Secs. 106-862—106-866. – Reserved.

ARTICLE V. - ADMINISTRATION
DIVISION 7. – CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
Subdivision I. – In General
Sec. 106-875. - Post-approval procedures.

Conditional Use Permits granted pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter that are valid and in effect, shall run with the land and shall continue to be valid upon a change of ownership of the site or structure that was the subject of the use permit application. However, should the activity approved by the use permit be discontinued for a consecutive period of one year with two 6-month extensions as approved by the Director, the use permit shall be deemed to be expired and shall become null and void. An applicant may request an extension by filing a written application with the Director at least 30 days, but no more than six months prior, to the expiration of the approval.

Upon expiration, further continuation of the activity on-site will require approval of a new Conditional Use Permit.

ARTICLE V. - ADMINISTRATION
DIVISION 10. - AMENDMENTS TO GENERAL PLAN TEXT, GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP, ZONING

CODE TEXT, ZONING MAP, AND SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENTS
Sec. 106-1019. – Purpose.

The city council may amend this chapter whenever required by public necessity, convenience and general welfare.

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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-01

RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF

THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 106 (ZONING) OF THE SAN FERNANDO MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, California Constitution Article XI, Section 7, enables the City of San Fernando (the "City) to enact local planning and land use regulations; and WHEREAS, the authority to adopt and enforce zoning regulations is an exercise of the City's police power to protect the public health, safety, and welfare; and WHEREAS, the City has identified a need to reorganize and amend its zoning code to improve its usability, clarity, and consistency while ensuring compliance with new state laws and implementing policies and programs identified in the City's Housing Element; and WHEREAS, the City has identified a need to codify policies and procedures to improve public access to said policies and procedures; and
WHEREAS, the City has identified a need to set development standards to facilitate application review and processing; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Preservation Commission, as part of its special meeting of January 27th, 2025, conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the. proposed code reorganization and amendments, and all testimony was received and made part of the public record; and
WHEREAS, the City prepared a revised zoning code that includes new articles, divisions, and sections, as well as modifications to existing provisions to enhance the organization, functionality, and compliance of the zoning code as detailed in Exhibit "B" attached hereto.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Recitals.

The recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 2. Environmental Findings
This project has been determined to be exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because there is no possibility that the project may have a significant impact on the environment. The text 1 of 4
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amendments are administrative and regulatory in nature, focused on improving clarity, consistency, and compliance with existing State mandates and the 6th Cycle Housing Element, and do not involve any physical development or changes in land use. Therefore, there is no potential for the project to result in direct or indirect environmental impacts.

SECTION 3. Zoning Text Amendment Findings
Pursuant to San Fernando City Code Section 106-19 (Zoning Text Amendments) the following findings for adoption of the proposed amendment can be made in a positive manner as follows:

1. The proposed amendment is consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses and programs of the city's general plan.

The proposed code reorganization aligns with and supports the San Fernando General Plan by ensuring clarity, accessibility, and consistency in the implementation of zoning regulations. Specifically:
• Consistency with Land Use Objectives: The reorganization provides clear guidance for implementing land use policies outlined in the General Plan, ensuring that zoning designations align with the intended character and uses of various districts within the city. • Policy Alignment: The amendment enhances the usability of the zoning code, making it easier for stakeholders, including residents, developers, and staff, to understand and comply with the city's development standards. This supports the General Plan's goals of promoting orderly growth, sustainable development, and efficient land use practices. • Program Implementation: By improving the structure and organization of the zoning code, the proposed amendment facilitates the effective execution of General Plan programs, such as fostering economic development, housing opportunities, and infrastructure improvements.
• Enhanced Transparency: The amendment eliminates redundancies and clarifies ambiguities, fostering greater transparency and ensuring that the zoning code serves as a reliable tool for implementing the General Plan's vision and objectives.

2. The adoption of the proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience or welfare.

The proposed code reorganization supports the public interest and enhances public welfare by improving the efficiency and effectiveness of zoning regulations as described below:
• Clarity and Accessibility: The reorganization simplifies the zoning code structure, making it easier for the public, property owners, and developers to understand and comply with city regulations, thus reducing potential disputes and enforcement challenges. • Promoting Public Safety: By ensuring consistency and clarity in development standards, the amendment supports the city's ability to enforce regulations that protect public 2 of 4
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health and safety, such as those related to building codes, setbacks, and environmental safeguards.
• Streamlining Processes: The amendment enhances the convenience of navigating the zoning code, thereby streamlining the permitting process and reducing delays for property owners and developers, all while maintaining regulatory standards. • Community Welfare: A well-organized zoning code promotes orderly development, enhances property values, and ensures land uses that are compatible with community needs and expectations, contributing positively to the overall quality of life in San Fernando.

SECTION 4. Determination.

Based on the findings outlined in Section 3 above, the Planning and Preservation Commission of the City of San Fernando does hereby recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance reorganizing and amending Chapter 106 of the San Fernando Municipal Code as set forth in Exhibit "A" and Exhibit "B".

SECTION 5. Record of Proceeding
The documents and other materials that constitute the record of the proceedings upon which the Planning and Preservation Commission's decision is based, which include, but are not limited to, the environmental documents, staff reports, as well as materials that support the staff reports . for the proposed project and are located in the Community Development Department of the City of San Fernando at 117 Macneil Street, San Fernando, CA 91340. The custodian of these documents is in the City Clerk of the City of San Fernando.

SECTION 6. Certification of the Resolution
The Secretary of the Planning and Preservation Commission of the City of San Fernando, California, shall certify the adoption of this resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the Planning and Preservation of the City of San Fernando at the special meeting held this 27th day of January 2025, by the following votes:

AYES: F. Sanchez, M. Lua, F. Diaz, F. Solorio, C. Martinez NOES: None
ABSENT:None
ABSTAIN: None
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ERIKA RAMIREZ, S

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AGENDA REPORT
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE 117 MACNEIL STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-1202 WWW.SFCITY.ORG REVIEW: ☒ Finance Director ☒ Deputy City Manager ☒ City Manager To: Mayor Mary Mendoza and Councilmembers
From: Nick Kimball, City Manager
By: Will Pettener, Assistant to the City Manager
Date: May 5, 2025
Subject: Consideration of a Legislative Advocacy Letter from the San Fernando City Council to Los Angeles Unified School District 6 Board Member Kelly Gonez, in Support of Increasing Police Presence and Partnerships on School Campuses RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council:
a. Review and approve the legislative advocacy letter (Attachment “A”), urging the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) to increase police presence and partnerships on school campuses in San Fernando; and
b. Authorize the City Manager to incorporate feedback received from the City Council and distribute the letter to all parties listed.

BACKGROUND:

1. In 2020, Los Angeles Unified School District’s (LAUSD) school board voted to make cuts to the District’s Los Angeles School Police Department and remove School Police from campus grounds, creating an alternative campus patrol policy.

2. On August 7, 2023, the City Council approved a partnership with LAUSD to enter into a non-financial Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Education Compact (Contract No. 2185) to support students and families in San Fernando.

3. On February 3, 2025, the City Council received presentations from the Los Angeles District Attorney and the San Fernando Police Department on current law enforcement policies and crime statistics relevant to the City. The City Council requested staff to develop an advocacy letter urging LAUSD to enhance police presence on campuses and improve partnerships with law enforcement agencies.

4. On March 3, 2025, the City Council considered the approval and distribution of a legislative advocacy letter to Board Member Gonez (Attachment “A”). The City Council directed staff to invite Board Member Gonez to present to City Council on School Safety, and table sending May 5, 2025 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 437 of 486
Consideration of a Legislative Advocacy Letter from the San Fernando City Council to Los Angeles Unified School District 6 Board Member Kelly Gonez, in Support of Increasing Police Presence and Partnerships on School Campuses

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the letter to LAUSD to the April 7, 2025 City Council Meeting, pending Councilmember meetings with Member Gonez to discuss school policy and collaboration efforts.

5. On April 7, 2025, the City Council continued this item to the Regular City Council Meeting on May 5, 2025, to provide sufficient time for all interested City Councilmembers to meet with Board Member Gonez, per City Council direction provided at the March 3, 2025 Regular Meeting.

ANALYSIS:

On June 30, 2020, the LAUSD Board of Education directed School Police (LASPD) to limit operations to campus patrol. Currently, LASPD operates under a "patrol model," where officers patrol neighborhoods surrounding schools and respond to incidents as needed. In specific cases of heightened safety concerns, such as recent incidents at Washington Preparatory High School and Northridge Middle School, the district has temporarily assigned officers to those campuses during particular times, like dismissal, but not on a permanent basis. Since the inception of these limited policing policies, parent groups and residents of San Fernando have expressed concern, citing increased rates of violence, gang activity, and physical altercations on campuses.

According to LAUSD’s 2024 campus incident data report (Attachment “B”), since the 2017-18 school year, there has been a 70% increase in cases of weapons found on campus and more than a 100% increase in cases of fighting or physical aggression. This campus incident report was presented at the April 18, 2024 LAUSD School Safety and Climate Committee Meeting (full report can be found at the following weblink: April 2024 LAUSD School Safety and Climate Committee Meeting Agenda).

An important component of the Education Compact with LAUSD is to create a “Safe and Positive School Climate”. To address the ongoing safety concerns of the community, the City Council requested that staff draft an advocacy letter for their review that would provide notice to District 6 School Board Member Kelly Gonez, who represents the District that includes San Fernando, urging LAUSD to consider the following measures to work towards achieving this key component of our Compact:

1. Reestablish On-Campus Police Presence – Assign dedicated campus police officers to each LAUSD school in the City, and throughout the District, to deter crime, prevent violence, and foster positive relationships between students and law enforcement.

2. Enhance Community Policing and Outreach – Expand programs with the San Fernando Police Department and other law enforcement agencies to engage students, parents, and community members in conversations about safety, mental health, and conflict resolution to prevent incidents before they escalate.

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The proposed letter outlines a desire to meet and collaborate directly with LAUSD leadership to find common ground and identify solutions that address the unique needs of San Fernando. The letter also provides an open invitation for Board Member Gonez to present at a City Council meeting in the near future to address the District’s current policing and campus safety policies.

BUDGET IMPACT:

There is no impact to the budget by approval of this legislative advocacy letter. Legislative advocacy is part of the City Manager’s Office Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Work Plan.

CONCLUSION:

It is recommended that the City Council approve the legislative advocacy letter, urging LAUSD to increase police presence and partnerships on school campuses in San Fernando; and authorize the City Manager to incorporate feedback received from the City Council and distribute the letter to all parties listed.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Advocacy Letter to LAUSD in Support of Increasing Police Presence and Partnerships on School Campuses
B. 2017-2024 Campus Incident Data presented at the April 18, 2024 LAUSD School Safety and Climate Committee Meeting
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1 April 18, 2024 LAUSD School Safety and Climate Committee Meeting Agenda, weblink:
https://www.lausd.org/cms/lib/CA01000043/Centricity/Domain/1057/04-18- 24SSCAgendaPacket.pdf

CITY COUNCIL
MAYOR

MARY MENDOZA

VICE MAYOR

MARY SOLORIO

COUNCILMEMBER

JOEL FAJARDO

COUNCILMEMBER

VICTORIA GARCIA

COUNCILMEMBER
PATTY LÓPEZ

OFFICE OF THE

CITY COUNCIL
117 MACNEIL STREET

SAN FERNANDO

CALIFORNIA
91340
(818) 898-1201
WWW.SFCITY.ORG
ATTACHMENT “A”
May 5, 2025
Kelly Gonez
District 6 Board Member
Los Angeles Unified School District
333 S. Beaudry Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Re: Support for Police Presence and Partnerships on School Campuses Dear Board Member Gonez,
On behalf of the City of San Fernando, we write to express our strong support for strengthening the partnership between the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and law enforcement agencies to enhance the safety and security of students, faculty, and staff on school campuses within our community.

As elected representatives, we recognize that schools should be a safe and nurturing environment where students can focus on their education without fear.

Recently, many members of our community have expressed concern over increased incidents of violence on school campuses within the City of San Fernando. These incidents highlight the need for a proactive approach to school safety, increasing the presence of Los Angeles School Police on school campuses, and utilizing the resources available through our law enforcement partners.

We acknowledge and appreciate the steps that were taken by LAUSD in 2024 to begin reinstituting police officers on select campuses, including at San Fernando Middle School. We believe that the expansion of this initiative, along with a more robust collaboration with law enforcement, is the most effective path forward. By welcoming greater law enforcement presence back onto our campuses, we can begin building positive relationships between students and police and provide more effective protective measures against gang and weapon-related activities.

According to LAUSD’s 2024 campus incident data report1, since the reduction in armed police officers on campuses across the District in 2017-18, there has been a 70% increase in cases of weapons found on campus and more than a 100% increase in cases of fighting or physical aggression. It is our aim to work with your administration to reverse these concerning trends.

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DISTRICT 6 BOARD MEMBER KELLY GONEZ
Support for Police Presence and Partnerships on School Campuses

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In August 2023, the City entered into a Compact agreement with LAUSD that set forth a number of collaborative initiatives intended to support students and families in San Fernando. One of the pillars of that Memoriam of Understanding was to create a “Safe and Positive School Climate.”
We respectfully urge LAUSD to consider the following measures to work towards achieving this key component of our Compact:

1. Reestablish On-Campus Police Presence – Assign dedicated campus police officers to each LAUSD school in the City of San Fernando, and throughout the District, to deter crime, prevent violence, and foster positive relationships between students and law enforcement.

We would welcome the opportunity to meet and collaborate with District representatives to discuss how we can collectively advance these efforts. We would also like to extend an invitation for you to attend a future City Council meeting as a guest speaker. Please let us know a convenient time for a discussion, or if there are existing initiatives where the City of San Fernando can offer support.

Thank you for your leadership and commitment to the students and families of our shared community. We look forward to your response and to working together to continue building safer and more resilient schools across the San Fernando Valley.

Sincerely,

COUNCILMEMBER ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES
Mary Mendoza
Mayor
Mary Solorio
Vice Mayor
Joel Fajardo
Councilmember
Victoria Garcia
Councilmember
Patty López
Councilmember
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DISTRICT 6 BOARD MEMBER KELLY GONEZ
Support for Police Presence and Partnerships on School Campuses

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cc: Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho, LAUSD
Los Angeles School Board Members
San Fernando LAUSD School Principals
Martha Alvarez, Chief of Governmental Relations, LAUSD

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Suicide Risk 9,423 9,725 10,438 11,553 8,846
Fighting/Physical Aggression 2,270 2,315 2,965 4,569 4,786 Threat 1,994 1,748 2,217 3,042 3,302
Illegal/Controlled Substance 854 939 994 1,678 1,501
Weapons 705 669 994 1,197 903
Reported Incident Data
School Years 2019-20 and 2020-21 not included due to hybrid instruction.

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AGENDA REPORT
ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT 117 MACNEIL STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-1202 WWW.SFCITY.ORG REVIEW: ☒ Finance Director ☒ Deputy City Manager ☒ City Manager To: Mayor Mary Mendoza and Councilmembers
From: Nick Kimball, City Manager
By: Julio Salcedo, Recreation & Community Services Director Date: May 5, 2025
Subject: Discussion and Consideration of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of San Fernando and Pueblo Y Salud, Inc. a non-profit organization Regarding the Maintenance and Upkeep of the César E. Chávez Memorial RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council:
a. Discuss and consider the Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) between City of San Fernando and Pueblo Y Salud, Inc. regarding the Maintenance and Upkeep of the César E.

Chávez Memorial; and
b. Provide staff direction, as appropriate.

BACKGROUND:

1. On June 7, 1993, the City Council approved declaring March 31st an official City holiday honoring the late farmworker and civil rights leader César E. Chávez, thus becoming the first City in the country to establish the César E. Chávez Holiday.

2. On March 31, 1994, the first César E. Chávez Commemoration and Pilgrimage through the streets of San Fernando was celebrated at Las Palmas Park. This event was done in collaboration with Pueblo Y Salud and the César E. Chávez Commemoration Committee (CCCC).

3. On March 12, 2003, the City celebrated the César E. Chávez Memorial groundbreaking ceremony.

4. In October 2013, the CCCC began discussions with City staff to initiate improvements and restore the César E. Chávez Memorial.

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5. On March 11, 2014, the CCCC presented a proposal to the Parks, Wellness, and Recreation Commission, which included fund-raising to restore the César E. Chávez Memorial, a 10-year Memorial Celebration, and the César E. Chávez March. The Parks, Wellness, and Recreation Commission approved a motion recommending that the item be presented to the City Council for consideration.

6. On August 8, 2014, the CCCC submitted a revised proposal requesting to focus on fundraising for restoration of the César E. Chávez Memorial.

7. On October 06, 2014, City Council approved a three-year MOU with Pueblo Y Salud for the purposes of providing community programming, events and fundraising efforts (Attachment “A”).

8. On March 21, 2022, City Council approved reestablishing a formal partnership with CCCC by extending the term of the MOU with Pueblo Y Salud to 2027.

9. On March 17, 2025, Council directed staff to return to a future meeting with Pueblo Y Salud MOU for discussion.

ANALYSIS:

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is a formal, written agreement between two or more parties that outlines the terms and details of a mutual understanding or partnership. It is often used in government, nonprofit, and business settings to establish cooperative relationships without creating a legally binding contract. It is important for the City to have agreements with nonprofits for upkeep and programming because such partnerships promote shared responsibility and reduce financial strain on the city. Nonprofits often bring valuable expertise in areas like art, history, and community engagement, enhancing the quality of related programming. Their strong local ties help foster civic pride and make the programming more accessible and meaningful to the public. Formal agreements also ensure clear roles and longterm stewardship, preventing neglect or confusion. Additionally, nonprofit-led cultural and educational activities can transform programming into a vibrant hub for learning and dialogue.

Pueblo Y Salud, Inc. (PYS) was founded in 1991 to serve the community in the areas of education, civic participation, health, and culture. The organization’s goal is to empower individuals to make informed decisions through educational presentations, community workshops and leadership sessions. Their public health programs seek to improve community standards to reduce frequency of health risks in San Fernando. Pueblo Y Salud focuses on assessing how economic and social conditions contribute to behaviors and attitudes, which worsen or promote unhealthy lifestyles within a community.

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The César E. Chávez Commemorative Committee (CCCC) is a sub-committee of PYS. CCCC consists of members whose goals are to embody the principles and values of César E. Chávez by educating and empowering the San Fernando community and its youth to build diverse relationships that develop socially responsible civic activism and community service. CCCC has been an active partner by providing assistance with the inception, design, and fundraising for the César E. Chávez Memorial.

The currently City has a Cooperative Use Agreement, which is similar to a MOU, with Pueblo Y Salud (PyS). Under the Agreement, PyS is responsible for leading community programming, public events, and restoration efforts related to the César E. Chávez Memorial. PyS serves as the fiscal agent for the César E. Chávez Commemoration Committee and coordinates volunteer-driven cleanups and maintenance efforts at the memorial site. PYS is also tasked with developing and submitting quarterly schedules for youth and cultural programs to be held at City park facilities, when applicable, ensuring these activities align with public policies and community needs.

Additionally, through the Agreement, PyS is responsible for managing fundraising efforts, including grant applications and events, to support memorial restoration and educational initiatives. The recent installation of a commemorative plaque on the Statue of César E. Chávez and Clean up Days was funded through efforts by PyS and CCCC.

The City is responsible for granting PyS access to designated park facilities, including the César E.

Chávez Memorial, for approved public programs and events. The City retains ownership and oversight of the facilities, including final approval on proposed programming schedules, restoration plans, and use of materials. It also reserves priority use of park spaces for Citysponsored events and may require additional safety measures, such as insurance or security.

Through the Agreement, the City collaborates with PyS on identifying and approving restoration needs at the memorial, supports grant efforts, and ensures all activities comply with City regulations and public safety standards. Importantly, the City remains responsible for the regular maintenance of the César E. Chávez Memorial and covers all costs associated with that ongoing upkeep, ensuring the site remains clean, safe, and accessible to the public.

As part of the ongoing efforts through this MOU, the organization successfully financed and installed a commemorative plaque at the site, further honoring the legacy of César E. Chávez and enhancing the educational value of the memorial for visitors. On May 11, 2024, Pueblo y Salud coordinated a César Chávez Day of Service, which brought community members together for a day of hands-on engagement, including a thorough site clean-up and guided educational minitours to inform participants about the life and impact of Chávez. Most recently, Pueblo y Salud has initiated outreach to organize future fundraising events, aiming to support additional educational programs and restoration efforts at the memorial.

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BUDGET IMPACT:

There is no budget impact incurred by the discussion and consideration of this item.

CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends that the City Council discuss and consider the Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) between City of San Fernando and Pueblo Y Salud, Inc. regarding the maintenance and upkeep of the César E. Chávez Memorial; and provide staff direction, as appropriate.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Contract No. 1762
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
(Parties: City of San Fernando and Pueblo Y Salud, Inc.) CONTRACT NO. 1762
THIS COOPERATIVE USE AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered by and between Pueblo Y Salud, Inc., a non-profit organization (hereinafter referred to as "PYS") and CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, a California municipal corporation (hereinafter referred to as the "City").

For purposes of this Agreement the capitalized term "Parties" may refer to either PYS or City.

The capitalized term "Party" may refer to either PYS or City interchangeably.

RECITALS
This AGREEMENT is made and entered into with respect to the following facts:

WHEREAS, PYS and the City are entering into this Agreement for the purposes of providing community programming, events, and fundraising efforts, respectively; and WHEREAS, PYS is the lead agency and fiscal agent for the Cesar E. Chavez Commemoration Committee; and
WHEREAS, the Cesar E. Chavez Commemoration Committee has taken an active role in the inception, design, and previous fundraising efforts for construction of the Cesar E. Chavez Memorial; and
WHEREAS, the City owns and operates Recreation Park located at 208 Park Ave. and the Cesar E. Chavez Memorial , located on Truman St. (APN 2522-034-900), in the City of San Fernando (the "Park Facilities"); and
WHEREAS, PYS has submitted to City a proposal to provide public programming and restoi-ation efforts at the Cesar E. Chavez Memorial, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" (the "Proposal"); and
WHEREAS, PYS represents to City that based upon its experience, its ability to exert influence over community members to support the Cesar E. Chavez Memorial and to mobilize community members to serve as coordinators and volunteers, PYS is an appropriate entity to provide such Public Programs at the Park Facilities.

WHEREAS, City has determined that a Memorandum of Understanding for the public programming at Park Facilities and restoration efforts of the Cesar E. Chavez Memorial by PYS will maximize and enhance the community benefit of the facility by enhancing the aesthetics, public safety, and providing residents access to quality programming/events not offered in the City and compliment the efforts of the Cesar E. Chavez Memorial; and WHEREAS, PYS and City seek a collaborative relationship to provide public programming at Park Facilities and restoration efforts at the Cesar E. Chavez Memorial subject to certain modifications and refinements under this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and conditions contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:

ATTACHMENT A
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1. Term. The term of this Agreement shall be Three (3) years, commencing September 15, 2014 and ending September 14, 2017.

2. Park Ownership. This Agreement shall not be read to inhibit the ability of City to exercise its rights, or to relinquish City from its responsibilities, as regards to ownership of the Park Facilities. PYS agrees it has no rights or obligations related to ownership of, or the contents inside, the Park Facilities.

3. City Facilities Access. City shall grant PYS access to the Park Facilities i.e. multi-purpose room, banquet room, classroom, clubrooms, gyms and green space for purposes of conducting Public Programs/events, fundraising efforts, assisting City in maintenance of the Cesar E. Chavez Memorial, conducting memorial cleanups with volunteers, and/or other activities conducive to reflecting the legacy of Cesar E. Chavez and other cultural events within the Park Facilities and preserving the Park Facilities as a clean and safe public environment.

4. Public Programs and PYS-Sponsored Events.

1. Commencing October 1, 2014, PYS shall provide to the Director of Recreation and Community Services (the "Director"), for his or her approval, a calendar of proposed Public Programs and PYS-Sponsored Events ("proposed programming schedule") for the three (3) month period of October 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014, and provide a new proposed programming schedule for each subsequent three (3) month period within thirty (30) days prior to the start of the proposed programming schedule.

11. PYS proposed programming schedule shall be consistent with Park Facilities policies and guidelines as identified in Article I of Chapter 54 of the San Fernando City Code and the Park's public purposes.
iii. Within fifteen (15) calendar days of receipt of PYS's proposed programming schedule, the Director shall provide PYS with notice of approval of the proposed programming schedule, any City proposed changes to the proposed programming schedule, and/or any Park Facilities scheduling conflicts. 1v. City shall provide PYS reasonable priority use of the Park Facilities upon receipt and approval of a proposed programming schedule. v. The availability of the Park Facilities for use by PYS for Public Programs and PYS-Sponsored Events shall remain subject to prior approved and reserved uses of the Park Facilities.
vi. City retains first priority of use the Park Facilities for City sponsored or cosponsored events. v11. City reserves the right to impose additional requirements for Public Programs and PYS-Sponsored Events, including, without limitation, insurance requirements and requirements as identified in Chapter 54 ("Parks and 2 May 5, 2025 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 452 of 486

5. Fees.

Recreation") of the San Fernando City Code, as deemed necessary to protect the health, safety, and/or welfare of the community.
v111. PYS shall not use City's name to suggest endorsement or sponsorship of Public Programs or PYS-Sponsored Events without prior approval of the City Manager.
1x. PYS shall use the Park Facilities in accordance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.
x. PYS and City shc!Qconduct a walk-through of the Park Facilities immediately prior to the stat+- of the first Public Program or PYS-Sponsored Event approved under this Agreement and once every twelve (12) months thereafter.

During the walkthrough, PYS and City shall complete a checklist detailing the condition and contents of the Park Facilities ("walk-through checklist"). At the end of each approved Public Program or PYS-Sponsored Event, PYS shall return the Park Facilities to the condition described in the walk-through checklist. PYS shall take full financial responsibility for any damage to the Park Facilities or loss of contents, as detailed in the walk-through, checklist that occurs as a result of PYS use of the Park Facilities and will be required to pay for same based on the current cost of repair or replacement. x1. The Director, in his or her sole discretion, may require a certain number of security officers for a Public Program or PYS-Sponsored Event. PYS shall be responsible for procuring and paying for security officers.

1. City shall waive park rental fees, permit fees, and/or deposits for use of the Park Facilities for Public Programs and PYS-Sponsored Events that provide services to the Park Facilities for which specific knowledge of the legacy of Cesar E. Chavez is required.

11. PYS shall compensate the City for any city staff they may be required to assist with the implementation and/or clean-up of any Public Programs and PYSSponsored Events.

6. Memorial Restoration. PYS shall provide the City with expertise on restoration efforts for the Cesar E. Chavez Memorial.

1. PYS shall coordinate with the City to identify components of the Cesar E.

Chavez Memorial that are in need of repair and/or improvements.

11. PYS shall seek recommendations/guidelines regarding the identified improvement at the Cesar E. Chavez Memorial.
111. City shall provide PYS with specifications for all material identified for replacement and/or installation.
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1v. PYS shall assist the City by researching potential improvement material and costs of material.
v. The City shall have the final decision for any restorations at the Cesar E.

Chavez Memorial.

7. Fundraising. PYS shall conduct periodical fundraisers as needed to provide funding for educational programs specific to the legacy of Cesar E. Chavez and/or restoration efforts of the Cesar E. Chavez Memorial.

1. PYS shall conduct a fundraiser in year one (1) of this agreement specific to restoring the Cesar E. Chavez Memorial, which include: a.) revitalizing of the mural; b.) replacement of the bronze plaques.

1. PYS shall assume the lead of fundraising efforts and fiduciary agent for all funds collected for restoration of the Cesar E. Chavez Memorial. Fiscal responsibilities shall include processing checks, purchase orders, disbursement of funds, and appropriate subcontracts with consultants and vendors for material and labor costs as directed by City of San Fernando. Fiscal reports on the distribution of funds will be provided as needed by City of San Fernando. PYS will complete all required financial reports within 10-business days of request.

2. At the direction of City of San Fernando, PYS will obtain any necessary approvals to move funds or add line items to the budget as directed by City of San Fernando ..

3. PYS will have the right to decline City of San Fernando projects that may not be in alignment with the PYS Vision or Mission, are not part of restoration of the Cesar E. Chavez Memorial, and/or in those instances where PYS is planning to apply to the same funder and therefore may create a conflict of interest.

4. The PYS Director must have the approval of the PYS Board of Directors to assume the role of lead fundraising and fiduciary agent for all funds collected for restoration of the Cesar E. Chavez Memorial.

11. PYS shall apply for grants and/or conduct fundraisers for educational programs specific to the legacy of Cesar E. Chavez and/or maintenance of the Cesar E. Chavez Memorial.
111. The City shall apply for grants for educational programs specific to the legacy of Cesar E. Chavez and/or maintenance of the Cesar E. Chavez Memorial.

8. Maintenance/Clean-up. PYS shall coordinate with the Director for Clean-up efforts at the Cesar E. Chavez Memorial.
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9. Indemnification. Each Party shall be responsible for any personal injury or property damage which occurs as a result of their use of the other's facilities. Without limitation of the foregoing, each Party agrees to protect, indemnify, defend and hold the other Party and its elected officials, officers, employees, attorneys, contractors, volunteers and agents (collectively, the "Indemnitees"), free and harmless from and against (collectively, "Indemnify") any and all claims, causes of action, demands, damages, liens, liabilities, losses, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs of litigation) (collectively, "Losses") that the Indemnitees may suffer or incur (as determined by final arbitration or court decision or by the agreement of the Parties, except that an indemnifying Party's duty to defend the Indemnitees pursuant to this Section does not require any prior determination by final arbitration or court decision or agreement of the Parties) to the extent that such Losses are a result of (a) the negligence or willful misconduct of the indemnifying Party at the other Party's facilities and/or in the use of equipment by the indemnifying Party, or (b) the failure of the indemnifying Party to comply with the terms of this Agreement, in each case to the fullest extent permitted by law. A Party shall have no duty to Indemnify the Indemnitees (and the Indemnitees shall be liable to the other Party to the extent otherwise liable under applicable law) to the extent that any Losses are caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnitees, or by the failure of the Indemnitees to comply with the terms of this Agreement, provided such willful misconduct or negligence is determined by agreement between the Parties or by arbitration or by a court of competent jurisdiction.

10. Insurance. PYS shall obtain and maintain, at sole cost and expense, comprehensive liability and property damage coverage, insuring against claims for injuries to persons and property occurring in, upon or about Park Facilities (as a result of the PYS use of such City Facilities hereunder) that has a limit of liability, per occurrence and aggregate, of not less than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) for injuries to person or persons, and not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) for property damage.

A. Such coverage shall (a) name the City and City's elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers as additional insured, (b) contain a provision that the policy will not be cancelled without at least thirty (30) days' prior notice to the City, (c) provide that coverage afforded thereby will be primary and that any coverage carried by the City shall be noncontributing with respect thereto, and ( d) contain a waiver of any right of subrogation against the City that arises, or might arise, by reason of any payment under such policy or by reason of any act or omission of the City.

B. PYS shall provide the City with a certificate of insurance evidencing such coverage no later than the seven (7) calendar days prior to the first scheduled use of City Facilities under this Agreement.

11. Termination.

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B. Notwithstanding the issuance by either Party of written notice to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 9(A), the Parties shall continue to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement up to the effective date of any termination for convenience. Each Party reserves the right to rescind any notice of intent to terminate for convenience prior to the effective date of any such termination.

12. Miscellaneous Provisions.

A. Non-Liability of Officials. No elected or appointed official, officer, employee, agent or volunteer of Parties shall be personally liable for any amounts due hereunder, and no judgment or execution thereon entered in any action hereon, shall be personally enforced against any such elected or appointed official, officer, employee, agent or volunteer.

B. Representatives. The City's Representative shall be the City Manager. PYS's Representative shall be the Executive Director. Notice to Party's Representative shall be considered notice to the Party.

C. Communications. Parties shall regularly review, and address concerns, responsibilities and other issues surrounding, proposed times of use of facilities.

D. Assignments. No Party shall assign this Agreement or any right or privilege any Party may have under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other Party . .

E. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding on all the successors and assigns of the Parties.

F. Governing LawNenue. The Agreement shall be interpreted and governed according to the laws of the State of California. In the event of litigation between the Parties, venue, without exception, shall be in the Los Angeles County Superior Court of the State of California. If, and only if, applicable law requires that all or part of any such litigation be tried exclusively in federal court, venue, without exception, shall be in the State of California locating in the City of Los Angeles, California.

G. Records. Parties shall keep a record of use and mutually review this data annually.

H. Notice. Any notice, request, direction, instruction, demand, consent, waiver, approval or other communication required or permitted to be given hereunder shall not be effective unless it is given in writing and delivered (a) in person, (b) by certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, (c) by facsimile, or (d) by a commercial overnight courier that guarantees next day delivery and provides a receipt, and addressed to the parties at the addresses stated below, or at such other address as either party may hereafter notify the other in writing as aforementioned:

PYS: 1024 N. Maclay Ave. M-13
San Fernando, CA 91340
Attention: Ruben Rodriguez, Executive Director
Telephone: (818) 837-2272
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Facsimile: (818) 837-2271
Email: [email protected] 0
City: City of San Fernando
117 McNeil Street
San Fernando, California 91340 .

Attention: Brian Saeki, City Manager
Telephone: (818) 898-1202
Facsimile: (818) 361-7631
Email: [email protected]
I. Service of any such notice or other communications so made shall be deemed effective on the day of actual delivery (whether accepted or refused), as evidenced by confirmed answerback if by facsimile (provided that if any notice or other communication to be delivered by facsimile is unable to be transmitted because of a problem affecting the receiving party's facsimile machine, the deadline for receiving such notice or other communication shall be extended through the next business day), as shown by the addressee's return receipt if by certified mail, and as confirmed by the courier service if by courier; provided, however, that if such actual delivery occurs after 5:00 p.m. (local time where received) or on a non- business day, then such notice or demand so made shall be deemed effective on the first business day immediately following the day of actual delivery. No communications via electronic mail shall be effective to give any notice, request, direction, demand, consent, waiver, approval or other communications hereunder.

J. Attorney's fees. In the event that legal action is necessary to enforce the provisions of this Agreement, the parties agree that the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover attorney's fees from the opposing party in any amount determined by the court or arbitrator to be reasonable.

K. Construction of Agreement. This Agreement shall not be construed in favor of, or against, either Party but shall be construed as if the Parties prepared this Agreement together through a process of negotiation and with the advice of their respective attorneys.

L. Ambiguities. The doctrine that any ambiguity contained in a contract shall be construed against the party whose counsel has drafted the contract is expressly waived by each of the Parties hereto with respect to this Agreement.

M. Captions. Captions and paragraph headings used in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not be used in construing any part of this Agreement.

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0. Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is declared invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remammg provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

P. Effect of Waiver. No waiver of a breach of any provision of this Agreement by either party shall constitute a waiver of any other breach of the same provision or any other provision of this Agreement. Failure of either Party to enforce at any time, or from time to time, any provision of this Agreement, shall not be construed as a waiver of such provision or breach. The remedies herein reserved shall be cumulative and additional to any other remedies in law or equity.

Q. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between Kadima and the City with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior offers and negotiations, oral and written. This Agreement may not be amended or modified in any respect whatsoever except by an instrument in writing duly signed and delivered by Kadima and the City.

R. Amendment or Modification. No amendment, modification or supplement of this Agreement shall be valid or binding unless executed in writing and signed by both Parties, subject to City approval. The requirement for written amendments, modifications or supplements cannot be waived and any attempted waiver shall be void and invalid.

S. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which so executed shall be deemed an original irrespective of the date of the execution, and such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same agreement.

T. Authority. The persons signing below represent and warrant that this Agreement has been duly approved by the governing body of each signatory's respective public agency entity and they have authority to enter into this Agreement on behalf of the public agency entities for which they are signing this Agreement. [SIGNATURE PAGE TO FOLLOW]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Pueblo Y Salud, Inc. and the City hereto have entered into this agreement.

PYS: PUEBLO Y SALUD, Inc.

CITY: CITY OF SAN FERNANDO
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:

Rick Olivarez, City Attorney
Date: J- 2?-- (S
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Executive Director
Ruben Rodriguez

BOARD OF

DIRECTORS
Jose L. De Paz
!'resident
Hve,10 Ruiz
Treasurer
Hector De Paz
Member
Jose Hernandez, i'h.D.

Member
PUEBLO Y SALUD, INC.

I 024 N. Maclay Ave., Ste M 13, San Fernando, CA 9 I 340 • (818) 837-2272 • FAX (818) 837-2271 39130 3 RD ST. E Palmdale, CA 93550*(66 I )208-4450*faxll661-208-4457* www.p~·s.(1rg February 11, 2014
Dear City of San Fernando,
EXHIBIT "A"
The San Fernando Valley Cesar E. Chavez Commemorative Committee (CCCC) is formally requesting to re-establish a beneficial working relationship with the City of San Fernando by collaborating on a strategic plan to celebrate the legacy of the late Cesar Chavez.

The CCCC is comprised of area residents and community leaders who recognize and strive to embody the principles and values of the late labor leader through various events that include: a youth conference, Cultural Arts Festival, Art and Essay Contest, and annual Cesar E. Chavez March for Justice. These activities honor the ideals, work, and vision of Cesar Chavez with the ultimate goal of keeping his spirit alive. It is the intent of the Committee to inspire future generations to promote justice and equality for all Americans in a non-violent manner.

The City of San Fernando, preceding the State of California's decision, became the first in the nation to designate his birthday, March 31, as an official holiday and for 15 years collaborated with various community organizations to commemorate the life of Cesar Chavez. In 2004, the Historic and Visionwy City of San Fernando honored the great civil rights and labor leader through the creation of the largest Cesar Chavez Memorial in the nation. The construction of this inspiring tribute was the culmination of efforts between the CCCC and the Cultural Arts Commission of the City of San Fernando. We believe that the time has come to bring back this synergistic partnership.

The attached proposal details our immediate goals with respect to renewing a potential relationship between the City of San Fernando and the Cesar Chavez Commemorative Committee. The goals include the restoration of the memorial and celebration of the 10 year anniversary memorial dedication. In addition, the committee is recommending reestablishing the Cesar Chavez March. Through our collaborative efforts we can continue to foster the legacy of Cesar Chavez.

He may not be physically present among us, but many citizens of San Fernando and the surrounding communities still draw inspiration and encouragement from his devotion to non-violent social change.

Sincerely,
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Ruben Rodriguez, Executive/Director
Member: CCCC :' tMay 5, 2025 Special & Regular CC Mtg Page 460 of 486 Executive Director
Ruben Rodriguez

BOARD OF

DIRECTORS
Jose L. De Paz
President
Everto Ruiz
Treasurer
Hector De Paz
Member
Jose Hcrnnnctcz. Ph.D.
lvlember
PU"EBLO y SALu·o, IN·c.
1024 N. Maclay Ave., Ste M l 3, San Fernando, CA 91340 • (818) 837-2272 • FAX (818) 837-2271 39130 3RD ST. E Palmdale. CA 93550*(66 I )208-4450*fnxll66 l-208-4457

CESAR CHAVEZ COMMEMORATIVE COMMITTEE

LEGACY OF CESAR CHAVEZ PROJECT

OVERVIEW
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The City of San Fernando has recognized Chavez's impact to promote justice and equality for all Americans by becoming the first in the nation to designate his birthday, March 31 , as an official holiday. In 2004, the Historic and Visionary City of San Fernando continued to support the legacy of Cesar Chavez through the creation of the largest Cesar Chavez Memorial in the nation. The memorial is the largest of its kind in the Nation and the construction of this memorial was the culmination of efforts by between the CCCC and the City of San Fernando. The Cesar E. Chavez Commemorative Committee (CCCC) of the San Fernando Valley is formally requesting to reestablish a beneficial working relationship with the City of San Fernando by collaborating on a strategic plan that celebrates the legacy of the late Cesar Chavez.

The project will consist of organizing a 3-year partnership with the City of San Fernando to honor and celebrate the accomplishments of Cesar Chavez by establishing collaborative efforts that include: I.) Restoring the Cesar Chavez Memorial, 2.) Celebrating the 10 year anniversary of the Cesar Chavez Memorial Dedication, 3.) Reestablish the Cesar Chavez March in the City of San Fernando. In addition, considering the economic situation of the city this proposal is designed to be a cost-neutral project.

Due to unfortunate acts of vandalism to the monument. a number of the sponsorship plaques have been stolen. The CCCC would like to explore icleas with the City in order to have these plaques replaced. An option that ll1e CCCC has contemplated is to replace the original copper plaques with engraved granite plaques. The CCCC requesls the following from the city:
o City to provide CCCC with database of sponsors whose plaq2/-l 1/?.014ue have been stolen. o City to grant CCCC permission to fundraise monies to replace stolen plaques. o City to grant the CCCC "Ri~Jht of Entry" to replace stolen plaques.

Now that we are upon the 10-year anniversary of the completion of the Memorial, the CCCC helif)ves that it would be a great opportunity to address the erodinfJ conditions of !he memorial. The CCCC requests the following from the city:
<, Cily to provide CCCC permission to funclraise monies to revitalize lhe memorial by selling bricks to fund annual maintenance costs.
o City lo establish a city account specifically for memorial maintenance revenue that is restricted from other use and safely secured.
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The CCCC would like~ lo celebrate !he 10-year annivcrsa1y of the memorial d(~clication by requesting from tt,e city 11,e following:

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City to facilitate r1ccess to the Cesar Chavez memorial to plan and implement a celebration on an agreed upon date. Date ______ _
The CCCC would love to bring the Cesar E. Chavez March for Justice back to the City of San Fernando where it originated. The CCCC would like to renew our working relationship with the goal of bringing back the March in 2015. • The CCCC request from the city the following:

City to provide assistance with the planning i:ind implementation of the event requesting minimal resources from city personnel and resources.
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PUEBLO Y SALUD, INC.

Main Office: 1024 N. Maclay Ave., Ste. M-13, San Fernando, CA 91340 (8 18) 837-2272 Fax (818) 837-2271 Palmdale Office: 39130 3rd St. East Palmdale, CA 93550 (661) 208-4450 Fax (661) 208-4457 www.pys.org Executive Director
Ruben Rodriguez

BOARD OF

DIRECTORS
Jose L. De Paz
President
Everto Ruiz
Treasurer
Hector De Paz
1'v!e111ber
Jose Hernandez, Ph.D.
1\1/ember
Bruno Hernandez
Member
August 8, 2014
Sylvia Ballin, Mayor and Council members
City of San Fernando
117 Macneil Street
San Fernando CA. 91340
Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers,
The following is a revision to the proposal submitted to the City of San Fernando on February 11, 2014 by the Cesar E. Chavez Commemorative Committee The original proposal asked to establish a three year partnership between Pueblo y Salud, Inc. /Cesar Cesar E. Chavez Commemorative Committee (PYS/CCCC) and the City of San Fernando to honor and celebrate the accomplishments of Cesar E.

Chavez by establishing a collaborative effort to: I.) Restore the Cesar E. Chavez Memorial 2.) Celebrate the 10th year anniversary of the Memorial Dedication. 3.) Reestablish the Cesar E. Chavez March for Justice in the City of San Fernando.

After assessing the vandalism damage, needed repairs, lack of maintenance and total cost, there have been discussions amongst the Park Director, Ismael Aguila and several members of the CCCC, it was concluded that the work could be carried out at minimal cost to the city but we would have to leave out deliverable num. 3.) The Cesar E. Chavez March for Justice for this coming year (2015) and request that the city reconsider it for the fo llowing year (20 16). The reasoning being that the City of San Fernando would be in a better financial position to pay for a part of the cost for the March at that time. As to the two remaining deliverables originally proposed, PyS/CCCC would still like to move forward as requested in the following order of priority I.) Rehabilitate the Cesar E. Chavez Memorial by October 20, 2014 and 2.) Celebrate the IO-year anniversary of the memorial on October 22, 2014. The Projected cost for the repairs is:

A Mural Restoration

8. Mural Re-coat
C. Replacement, 14 Stolen Plaques
D. Labor cost
$9,000
$2,000
$ 1,400
$3,000
Total $ 15,400
We believe that PyS/CCCC can raise most of the money to cover the cost of the repairs by selling engraved bricks, as was done when the memorial was built. Therefore, we request authorization to place the bricks, which will be sold, at the memorial and the City, to also, authorize access to the memorial and a small po11ion of San Fernando Recreation Center (area closest to the memorial) to have the tenth year celebration of the memorial dedication on October 22, 2014. We also ask that the City contribute to the effo11 with in kind contribution and cost if we fall sho11 in our fund raising effo11.

Respectfully Requested
Ruben Rodriguez, Executive Director
Member: CCCC
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AGENDA REPORT
REVIEW: ☒ Finance Director ☒ Deputy City Manager ☒ City Manager CITY COUNCIL 117 MACNEIL STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-1201 WWW.SFCITY.ORG To: Mayor Mary Mendoza and Councilmembers
From: Councilmember Patty Lopez
Date: May 5, 2025
Subject: Discussion and Consideration Regarding the Rudy Ortega Park – Maintenance and Cleanliness
RECOMMENDATION:

I have placed this on the agenda (Attachment “A”) for City Council discussion to provide staff with direction.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:

See Attachment “A” that was submitted to request to agendize this item for the May 5, 2025, City Council Meeting.

BUDGET IMPACT:

There is no impact to the budget by discussing this item. Additional future costs to be determined based on City Council direction.

ATTACHMENTS:

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REQUEST TO AGENDIZE AN ITEM FOR CITY COUNCIL CLEAR FORM

DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION

CITY COUNCILMEMBER INFORMATION
NAME
Patty Lopez
TITLE
Council Member

ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT Title of
Rudy Ortega Park – Maintenance & Cleanliness

PRIORITIES
Is this included in the current FY priorities?
ݲYes No
BUDGET
Is this a budgeted item?
_ Yes No

FISCAL IMPACT
Is there a fiscal impact? If yes, indicate amount.
Yes No $
Over the past five years, Rudy Ortega Park has been the subject of ongoing complaints related to neglect, vandalism, drug use, and unsafe conditions—particularly in and around the restroom facilities. Despite multiple community reports, the park continues to deteriorate, posing health and safety risks to residents, including schoolchildren who visit the park regularly.

Key concerns include:

Individuals occupying restrooms for drug use and other inappropriate activities.

Lack of regular cleaning and maintenance; graffiti and unsanitary conditions persist.

Unclear accountability regarding which contractor or department is responsible for upkeep.

Security cameras appear to be unmonitored, and illegal activity continues even in view of them.

Residents have expressed frustration and concern, with some incidents requiring police intervention. There is an urgent need for the city to:

Conduct a full inspection of the park facilities.

Reinstate consistent maintenance and cleaning schedules.

Ensure the security system is operational and monitored.

Review and enforce maintenance contracts.

Increase public safety presence as needed.

ATTACHMENTS Do you have any attachments to include?
ݲYes No
RECOMMENDATION Indicate the direction you are recommending.

That the City Manager and appropriate Department Directors take immediate corrective action regarding the conditions of Rudy Ortega Park, with a focus on public safety, maintenance, and sanitation.

Immediate city action is necessary to restore Rudy Ortega Park to a condition that meets the health, safety, and recreational standards expected by residents and taxpayers. Community members request city leadership to visit the park in person and witness the conditions firsthand.

Potential reallocation of existing departmental resources or contractual enforcement. Costs associated with inspection, increased maintenance, and security are expected to be minimal compared to the long-term public health and safety risk.

During the presentation, we will display the photos on the monitor to provide visual evidence of the current conditions at Rudy Ortega Park.

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AGENDA REPORT
REVIEW: ☒ Finance Director ☒ Deputy City Manager ☒ City Manager CITY COUNCIL 117 MACNEIL STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-1201 WWW.SFCITY.ORG To: Vice Mayor Mary Solorio and Councilmembers
From: Mayor Mary Mendoza
Date: May 5, 2025
Subject: Discussion and Consideration to Form an Ad Hoc Committee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games Preparation and Opportunities RECOMMENDATION:

I have placed this on the agenda (Attachment “A”) for City Council discussion to provide staff with direction.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:

See Attachment “A” that was submitted to request to agendize this item for the May 5, 2025, City Council Meeting.

BUDGET IMPACT:

There is no impact to the budget by discussing this item. Additional future costs to be determined based on City Council direction.

ATTACHMENTS:

REQUEST TO AGENDIZE AN ITEM FOR CITY COUNCIL

DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION

CITY COUNCILMEMBER INFORMATION

NAME TITLE

ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT Title of the item you are requesting to be agendized.

PRIORITIES
Is this included in the current FY priorities?
Yes No
BUDGET
Is this a budgeted item?
Yes No

FISCAL IMPACT
Is there a fiscal impact? If yes, indicate amount.
Yes No $
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS Provide the reason you are requesting this item be agendized.

ATTACHMENTS Do you have any attachments to include?
Yes No
Mary Mendoza Mayor
Formation of an Ad Hoc Committee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games Preparation and Opportunities
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With the 2026 FIFA Work Cup and the 2028 Olympic Games scheduled to take place in the Greater Los Angeles region, there is a unique opportunity for the City of San Fernando to engage in regional efforts and identify ways our community can benefit. These global events are expected to generate significant economic activity, tourism, and cultural programming throughout Southern California.

Establishing an Ad Hoc Committee will allow the City to proactively assess potential impacts, explore local engagement strategies, and ensure we are prepared to take advantage of any relevant opportunities that may arise.

RECOMMENDATION Indicate the direction you are recommending.

It is recommended that the City Council approve the formation of an Ad Hoc Committee focused on preparation and opportunity development related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games. The Committee will explore strategies, partnerships, and programs that align with the City of San Fernando's interests and report its findings and recommendations back to the City Council. It is further recommended that Mayor Mary Mendoza and Councilmember Victoria Garcia be appointed to serve as members of the Ad Hoc Committee.
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AGENDA REPORT
REVIEW: ☒ Finance Director ☒ Deputy City Manager ☒ City Manager CITY COUNCIL 117 MACNEIL STREET, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340 (818) 898-1201 WWW.SFCITY.ORG To: Mayor Mary Mendoza and Councilmembers
From: Councilmember Victoria Garcia
Date: May 5, 2025
Subject: Discussion and Consideration Regarding Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Process RECOMMENDATION:

I have placed this on the agenda (Attachment “A”) for City Council discussion to provide staff with direction.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:

See Attachment “A” that was submitted to request to agendize this item for the May 5, 2025, City Council Meeting.

BUDGET IMPACT:

There is no impact to the budget by discussing this item. Additional future costs to be determined based on City Council direction.

ATTACHMENTS:

REQUEST TO AGENDIZE AN ITEM FOR CITY COUNCIL

DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION

CITY COUNCILMEMBER INFORMATION

NAME TITLE

ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT Title of the item you are requesting to be agendized.

PRIORITIES
Is this included in the current FY priorities?
Yes No
BUDGET
Is this a budgeted item?
Yes No

FISCAL IMPACT
Is there a fiscal impact? If yes, indicate amount.
Yes No $
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS Provide the reason you are requesting this item be agendized.

ATTACHMENTS Do you have any attachments to include?
Yes No
RECOMMENDATION Indicate the direction you are recommending.

Victoria Garcia Councilmember
Discussion regarding Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Process ✔ ✔ ✔
Seek consensus to obtain information regarding unspent allocated funds from previous year(s), such as positions that were not filled or programs that were not started or implemented, or equipment that was not purchased, as well as with the resources currently being used for current projects, to assist the City Council with planning for the 2025-2026 budget.

Provide direction to provide the City Council with information regarding unspent allocated funds from previous year(s), as well as with the resources currently being used for current projects, to assist the City Council with planning for the 2025-2026 budget.
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