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Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Replacing Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 7.04.800 (Access and Street Improvements) in its Entirety October 24th, 2023
• Existing Code Section
• Key Updates and Clarifications
• Examples
Discussion Items
Mitigate effect of Private Development on:
1. Right of Way Access (i.e. Pedestrian and Vehicular circulation effects)
• Mitigation Measure: Right of Way Dedications (i.e to improve access and reduce congestion)
2. Street Infrastructure (i.e. existing street improvements such as sidewalks, roadways, etc.)
• Mitigation Measure: Street Improvements (i.e to mitigate congestion and enhance safety)
Existing Code Section
Existing Code Section
Originally Adopted on March 14, 1978
Highlights:
• Newly Formatted into Sections
• Purpose
• Definitions
• Dedications and Easements
• Offsite Improvements
• Relief from Standard Requirements
Key Updates and Clarifications
• New development or redevelopment (i.e residential or commercial) • Newly Constructed Building(s) - Chapter 9.25.030 (A.1) or (A.2) • 50% of the exterior walls are removed in the Principal Structure • Does not apply to ADU, garage, shack, etc.
Major Project
• Major Project
• Project abuts sub-standard Right-of-Way
Right of Way Dedications
Street Alley
• Major Projects
• Roadway / Alley paving
• Sidewalks / Curb and Gutter
• Streetlights
• Utilities necessary for the development
• Parkway landscaping
• All projects
• Sidewalk
• Removal of unused driveway, curb and gutter
• Alley paving
Street Improvements (Offsite Improvements)
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Summary of Requirements
Project
type
Right-of-Way
Dedication
Off-Site Improvements
Dedication
(alleys)
Dedication
(streets and
highways)
Sidewalk,
Parkways, Curb
and Gutter, Street
Trees
Alley Paving,
Alley Lighting (as
required),
Utilities
Relocation
Roadway Paving,
Traffic Signals, and
Street Signs, Street
Lights, and Utilities
Relocation
Major
Projects
X X X X X
All other
projects
X X
(as needed)
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Private Development Example – ROW Dedication
Alley Dedication Example:
Alley widening along Santa Monica Blvd (Mixed Use Development) Alley Dedication
• Development meets threshold
• Substandard alley abuts development
• Must be 20’ standard width
• Allows for increased access and safety for public circulation, trash/emergency vehicles and utility placement.
• Development required to improve alley dedication area along full width and length via Offsite Permit.
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Private Development Example – ROW Dedication
Offsite Improvement Example:
Offsite Improvements on Broadway (Mixed Use Development) New Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter, Curb Ramp and Roadway Paving 12 12
Private Development Example – Offsite Improvements
Existing Improvements New Improvements
Offsite Improvement Example (continued):
Offsite Improvements on Broadway (Mixed Use Development) New Alley Paving and Street & Pedestrian Lighting
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Private Development Example – Offsite Improvements
Existing Alley New Alley New Street & Ped Lighting
• Major Projects
• Development meets threshold
• Typical Required Improvements (new or remove & replace):
Sidewalk and Parkway
Curb and Gutter
Street Trees
Alley Paving
Roadway Paving (& restriping)
Streetlights (as needed)
Utility Improvements and Relocation (as needed)
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Private Development Example – Offsite Improvements
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Public Outreach
• In-person outreach meeting was held on April 12, 2023 • Notification was mailed and emailed
• Draft of the ordinance was posted on the City website • Staff met with stakeholders to address comments
• Updates were made from collective input received.
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Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a finding of exemptions pursuant to Section 15301, 15303, 15304, and 15305 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and Section 21080.25 of
CEQA.
2. Introduce for first reading the attached ordinance replacing the codified text of Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter
7.04.800 in its entirety to clarify the City’s public right of way requirements for new development.
Thank you!