Part 5 — SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

21.24.360 - Alternate requirements—Radburn Plan subdivisions.

A.

In lieu of compliance with Sections 21.24.090, 21.24.110, 21.24.160, 21.24.170, 21.24.180, 21.24.290, 21.24.310 and 21.24.330, the plan as submitted may comply with the requirements of this section when the advisory agency shall determine that the plan of subdivision submitted provides better for the preservation of the access of light and air, for safety, convenience, property values and general welfare of the community than would be provided by compliance with those sections herein enumerated. Such alternate requirements which are intended to authorize that type of subdivision commonly designated as the "Radburn Plan of subdivision" are as follows:

1.

A complete system of pedestrian walks in front of the lots, separate from the streets, completely serving all lots in the subdivision in such a direct manner, particularly in relation to schools serving the subdivision, that there will be little inducement or necessity for pedestrians to walk in the streets;

2.

A system of short dead-end streets at the rear of the majority of lots, to discourage intrusion of through traffic which can be confined to the relatively few through streets from which these dead-end streets branch, and which bound the super-blocks thus formed;

3.

A system of continuous park, of such size, shape and arrangement as to be useful in part for recreation, and at least equal to 0.033 acre per lot within each super-block, adjacent to all lots or the walks immediately in front of such lots, and not separated from the lots by any street for vehicular use;

Effective restrictions binding on and for the benefit of the tract as a whole and enforceable by the property owners as a whole, providing that the lots served only by such dead-end streets may be used for singlefamily residence only, and providing that all such houses will be so located that the garage is accessible directly from the street, and the principal entrance of the house is accessible directly from the walk, that adequate space between buildings will be maintained, and that buildings shall not cover more than 35 percent of the area of each such lot;

5.

Where economically proper and feasible, business properties and multiple-dwelling properties located only upon the through streets bounding the super-blocks and served by adequate automobile parking space either off the street or by special design of the street, and, in case of business properties, easily accessible from all parts of the tract by the system of walks above mentioned.

B.

Provided, that in no case shall any lot have an area of less than 4,000 square feet; that every through street shall have a width of not less than 60 feet; that every such dead-end street shall be entered directly from a through street, shall have an adequate turning area at the dead end, and shall have a width of not less than

34 feet; that vision clearance and curb construction at block corners be maintained as provided for in Section 21.24.110, even though the dedication lines so mapped may differ from the requirements of Sections 21.24.110 and 21.24.290; that in all cases of property fronting on such streets of reduced width or on walks, the distance between houses across such streets or walks shall be not less than 50 feet, and that where lots front upon such walks rather than upon streets, the side lines shall be, so far as practical, at a right angle to said walks instead of the streets.

(Ord. 85-0194 § 3 (part), 1985; Ord. 4478 Art. 5 § 76, 1945.)

21.24.370 - Divisions of land for purpose of lease only.

A.

The advisory agency may approve a tentative map of a division of land which does not comply in all respects with the requirements of Parts 1, 2 and 3 of this chapter if:

1.

The advisory agency finds:

a.

The division of land is for lease only,

b.

Because the lots are to be leased only and because of the situation and development or proposed development of the division of land and surrounding property, approval of the tentative map would not be detrimental to the public welfare or property of other persons in the vicinity thereof;

2.

On such tentative map, and on the final map or parcel map, there appear, in letters not less than one-fourth inch in height, the words: "DIVISION OF LAND FOR PURPOSE OF LEASE ONLY."

B.

A person shall not sell, mortgage, place a deed of trust or other lien upon any lot or other parcel in such division of land, or offer or contract to do so, unless such transaction would be in full compliance with all of the provisions of this Title 21 and the Subdivision Map Act had such final map or such parcel map not been filed.

C.

The filing of such final map or of such parcel map authorizes the leasing of any lot shown upon such map.

D.

Except that the lots in a division of land for lease only need not comply with the provisions of Section 21.24.240, this section does not modify in any way any requirements in the Zoning Ordinance or any other ordinance or law as to area or width requirements.

(Ord. 11127 § 1, 1975: Ord. 10486 § 8, 1972; Ord. 9071 § 7 (part), 1966: Ord. 7345 § 7, 1958: Ord. 4478 Art. 5 § 77, 1945.)

21.24.375 - Compact Lot Subdivision.

All compact lot subdivisions shall be subject to the following requirements:

A.

Prohibited Areas. Compact lots are prohibited on a parcel of land in which any of the following are applicable:

1.

Any portion of the parcel is located within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, as defined in Title 32 (Fire Code) of the County Code;

2.

Any portion of the parcel is located within a Coastal Zone, as defined in Division 2 (Definitions) of Title 22;

3.

The parcel is not served by a public water system;

4.

The parcel is not served by a public sewer system; or

The parcel does not front a highway or a public street.

B.

Additional Map Contents. The tentative map and the final map or parcel map shall depict the following:

1.

In letters no less than one-fourth-inch in height, the words: "DIVISION OF LAND FOR COMPACT LOT PURPOSES ONLY";

2.

Any future reciprocal easements, with the easement notes indicating such future easements are "to be reserved in separate documents," except when a reciprocal easement is recorded prior to the final map recordation, such easement shall be shown on the final map with the recording reference information, including the easement purpose(s), recording date, and document number; and

3.

If a parking-only lot is proposed, the parking-only lot shall be labeled "Parking Only."

C.

Maximum Number of Compact Lots. No more than eight cumulative compact lots shall be created on a parcel of land.

D.

Walkways. Unless additional width is required by the Fire Department, walkways shall be a minimum of three and one-half feet and provide unobstructed access as follows:

1.

Into the subdivision project site from a sidewalk along the project frontage; and

2.

From each single-family residence to all other single-family residences and other common use amenities, if any, within a compact lot subdivision. Sidewalks that provide access between the single-family residences or between the single-family residences and the common use amenities may count towards meeting this requirement.

E.

Landscaped Buffer and Strip. To prevent a building, fence, or wall from directly abutting the private common driveway, a landscaped buffer, or strip shall be provided as follows:

A landscaped buffer, of a minimum of three feet in width, shall be provided between the private common driveway and any building, unless a walkway is located between the building and the private common driveway, in which case such a landscaped buffer shall be provided between the walkway and the private common driveway. For example, see Figures 21.24.375-A and 21.24.375-B, below.

FIGURE 21.24.375-A: LANDSCAPED BUFFER BETWEEN PRIVATE COMMON DRIVEWAY AND BUILDING

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FIGURE 21.24.375-B: LANDSCAPED BUFFER BETWEEN PRIVATE COMMON DRIVEWAY AND WALKWAY

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Where a fence or a wall is located on or along the lot line of the perimeter of a compact lot subdivision, and a private common driveway is located along said fence or wall, a landscaped strip, at least 12 inches wide, shall be provided between the fence or wall and the private common driveway. Additionally:

a.

Plants installed in said strip shall be vines that adhere to or can be trained on the fence or wall and can be easily pruned to maintain vehicular access on the private common driveway; and

b.

Where there are subsurface obstructions such as wall footings, a minimum of 24 inches of soil shall be provided above the footings. For example, see Figure 21.24.375-C, below.

FIGURE 21.24.375-C: PLANTING STRIP BETWEEN PERIMETER FENCE OR WALL AND PRIVATE COMMON DRIVEWAY

(WITH SUBSURFACE OBSTRUCTIONS)

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F.

Covenant Required. For compact lot subdivisions with common use areas or common use amenities, a covenant or agreement, approved as to form and content by the County Forester and Fire Warden and the Director of Regional Planning, shall be recorded in the office of the Los Angeles County RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk at the time of final map recordation. The covenant or agreement shall include, but not be limited to, the following provisions:

1.

A homeowners' association, a maintenance association, or a maintenance agreement shall be established prior to the sale of any unit.

2.

Membership in the homeowners' or maintenance association or a party to the maintenance agreement shall be mandatory for each owner and any successive owner.

3.

Provisions to prohibit parking on any private common driveways or fire lanes.

4.

Standards of maintenance for any common use area, common use amenity, or reciprocal easement within the compact lot subdivision, and enforcement procedures thereof.

(Ord. 2020-0032 § 8, 2020.)

21.24.380 - Condominiums and Community Apartment Projects.

A.

In a division consisting of a condominium or a community apartment project, as defined in section 1351 of the California Civil Code, maps of such subdivisions need not, but may, show the design of the buildings and manner in which the buildings or the airspace above the property shown on the map are to be divided.

B.

Pedestrian access into or through the project area shall comply with the following:

1.

When serving residential uses:

a.

A common walkway a minimum of five feet in width shall be provided for direct access into the project site from any sidewalks along the project frontage. When such common walkway is located along a fire lane, a curb shall separate the fire lane from the walkway;

b.

If a project has a density of 12 or more dwelling units per net acre, a landscaped strip a minimum of four feet in width shall be provided along any common walkway that is adjacent to a fire lane. This landscaped strip shall be located between the common walkway and the curb to separate the fire lane from the walkway; and

c.

If direct vehicle access to the garage parking for any unit in the project is taken from a fire lane, the common walkway and/or main entrance to that unit shall be located along a landscaped common area or be accessible via a walkway from an adjoining street. In no case shall the primary pedestrian access to a unit be located along the fire lane. Any secondary pedestrian access to the unit may be located along the fire lane;

2.

When serving commercial and/or industrial uses, a common walkway a minimum of five feet in width with an adjoining landscaped strip a minimum of four feet in width shall connect all main building entrance(s) with the main entrances to all other on-site buildings, the on-site parking facilities, and any sidewalk(s) within or fronting the project area.

C.

Where a private driveway into or through the project area is required by the County Forester and Fire Warden to be designated a fire lane, any pedestrian access way along the fire lane, including pedestrian crossings, shall be clearly delineated on the tentative map or exhibit map.

D.

In all other respects, all of the provisions of this Title 21 shall apply to such a subdivision.

(Ord. 2013-0001 § 5, 2013; Ord. 11127 § 2, 1975: Ord. 9071 § 7 (part), 1966: Ord. 8500 § 2, 1963: Ord. 4478 Art. 5 § 79, 1945.)

A.

The advisory agency may approve a tentative map of a division of land which does not comply in all respects with the requirements of Parts 1, 2 and 3 of this chapter if:

1.

The advisory agency finds:

a.

The division of land is for mobilehome purposes only,

b.

The units of space proposed on the tentative map are for mobilehomes and related facilities only and the development of a mobilehome park on the property included within the division of land is in conformance with the Zoning Ordinance set out at Title 22;

2.

On such tentative map and on the final map or parcel map, there appear, in letters no less than one-fourthinch in height, the words: "DIVISION OF LAND FOR MOBILE HOME PURPOSES ONLY."

B.

A person shall not use, lease, sell, mortgage, place a deed of trust or other lien upon a unit of space within a mobilehome division of land for any purpose other than a mobilehome and related facilities.

C.

Except that the units in a division of land for mobilehome purposes need not comply with the provisions of subsections A through D of Section 21.24.240, this section does not modify in any way any requirements in the Zoning Ordinance or any other ordinance or law as to area or width requirements.

D.

In a mobile home division of land, the owners of the units of space which are occupied by mobilehomes and which may also be occupied by accessory uses will hold an undivided interest in the common areas which will in turn provide the necessary access and utility easements for the units. A note to this effect is required on the final map or parcel map.

E.

Title to the units and common areas in a mobilehome division of land and control and maintenance of the common areas shall be similar to those for condominiums as contained in the Civil Code.

(Ord. 11681 § 3, 1978: Ord. 4478 Art. 5 § 77.1, 1945.)

A.

If the advisory agency finds that the proposed division of land abuts an existing road which has improvements insufficient for the general use of the lot owners in the division of land and local neighborhood and drainage needs, it may disapprove the design of the division unless the subdivider improves or agrees to improve such road to the same standards required of roads within all divisions of land by Chapter 21.32.

B.

Where a subdivider proposes to connect to an existing dead-end or cul-de-sac street in which a turnaround has been installed, the advisory agency may require the reconstruction of existing street improvements as a condition of such connection. If the subdivider makes or agrees to make the required improvements, all of the provisions of this Title 21 which apply to improvements and agreements to improve within a division of land shall apply.

(Ord. 85-0168 § 13, 1985; Ord. 12408 § 1, 1981: Ord. 10485 § 14, 1972; Ord. 9204 § 4, 1966; Ord. 9071 § 7 (part), 1966: Ord. 7912 § 1, 1961: Ord. 4478 Art. 5 § 78, 1945.)

When a subdivision lies within the boundaries of the coastal zone, as defined in Section 30103 of the Public Resources Code, the subdivider shall apply for a coastal development permit concurrently with the tentative map. The advisory agency shall approve a tentative map only if a coastal development permit has been approved for the land division.

(Ord. 89-0147 § 7, 1989.)

All subdivisions shall comply with the low impact development requirements of Chapter 12.84 of Title 12 of the Los Angeles County Code, subject to the applicability provisions of said Chapter.

(Ord. No. 2008-0063 § 2, 2008.)

21.24.430 - Reserved.

21.24.440 - Reserved. Chapter 21.28 - DEDICATIONS