§ 22.314

The Cerritos Island Community Standards District ("CSD") is established to help mitigate impacts that are caused by, or may be caused by, cumulative residential development on existing undersized lots with limited street access. This CSD is also established to ensure that new residential structures are compatible in size and scale with the characteristics of the existing residential neighborhood and to establish a more rigorous review procedure for modification of standards.

(Ord. 2019-0004 § 1, 2019.)

The boundaries of this CSD are shown on Figure 22.314-A: Cerritos Island CSD Boundary, at the end of this Chapter.

(Ord. 2019-0004 § 1, 2019.)

The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to a new development project where, as of June 9, 2010, a complete application has been submitted for a Conditional Use Permit, variance, or site plan review. An application shall be considered complete if within 30 days of the application submittal date, the Director has not issued an incomplete letter.

(Ord. 2019-0004 § 1, 2019.)

22.314.050 - Application and Review Procedures.

(Reserved)

A.

Referral to the Fire Department. Any development requiring a building permit shall be referred to the Fire Department to ensure the proposed development complies with all fire safety regulations.

B.

Fire Sprinklers.

1.

An interior automatic fire-sprinkler system shall be installed in and throughout all newly constructed residences and in and throughout residences rebuilt (wholly or in part) if the portion rebuilt consists of more than 200 square feet.

2.

When additions to the floor area of existing residential development exceed 200 square feet, an interior automatic fire-sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the existing residence and the addition, except for projects where the addition is to an existing residence that complies with all Fire Department requirements for access and water supply as determined by the Fire Department.

C.

No Parking—Fire Lanes. No Parking—Fire Lane designations shall be determined by the Fire Department during its review for building permit clearance. Any such designation shall be properly posted with Fire Department approved signage and located on approved poles to meet all applicable standards for installation. These postings shall be completed and accepted prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

(Ord. 2019-0004 § 1, 2019.)

A.

Lot Area. The minimum net lot area for one single-family dwelling unit shall be 3,000 square feet.

B.

Height. The maximum height for any structure shall be 26 feet above grade, except for chimneys and rooftop antennas.

C.

Maximum Stories. The maximum number of stories above grade shall be two.

D.

Yard Requirements. Except as modified herein, yard requirements for any lot shall be as set forth in Section 22.18.040.B (Required Yards).

E.

Second-Story Windows. Second-story windows shall be designed and installed to incorporate one or more of the following techniques to maximize privacy:

1.

Offset or stagger windows facing a neighbor's window;

2.

Use clerestory windows;

3.

Use obscure glass; or

4.

Use landscaping to partially or wholly obscure views into adjacent properties.

F.

Balconies.

Second-story balconies shall not be located in or encroach into the required yard setbacks.

2.

Second-story balconies shall be designed and constructed to incorporate one or more of the following techniques to maximize privacy:

a.

Screen second-story balconies from neighboring property by incorporating an enclosing balcony wall;

b.

Locate second-story balconies so there are no direct sight lines from the balcony to the neighbor's main windows or patio areas;

c.

Incorporate screening devices such as trellises or awnings to increase privacy;

d.

Use landscaping to partially or wholly obscure views into adjacent properties;

e.

Use solid railings to reduce privacy impacts; or

f.

Use planters along the periphery of the balcony to provide additional screening.

G.

Parking.

1.

Each single-family residence shall have, at a minimum, two covered compact automobile parking spaces.

2.

Encroachment into the front yard setback of up to six feet horizontally and twelve feet vertically shall be allowed for parking structures that provide parking in tandem.

H.

Paved Access. All private roads or access easements leading directly to a public street shall be paved from said public street up through the last lot abutting the private road or access easement on which any residence or building is located. The private road or access easement shall be designed and maintained to support imposed loads of fire apparatus at a minimum width of 20 feet and increased to 26 feet adjacent to fire hydrants as determined by the Fire Department. This paved access requirement shall be imposed on the construction of new residences and shall be completed prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. The owner of each lot upon which such new construction occurs shall be responsible for paving the portion of the private road or access easement starting from the property line on his lot most distant from the involved public street and ending at said involved public street. Each lot owner shall be responsible for maintaining the road that abuts their lot.

I.

Vacant Lots. Vacant lots shall be maintained free of debris, overgrown weeds, junk, and garbage.

(Ord. 2019-0004 § 1, 2019.)

22.314.080 - Area Specific Development Standards.

(Reserved)

22.314.090 - Modification of Development Standards.

A.

Modifications Authorized.

1.

Modification of the development standards specified in Section 22.314.070 (Zone Specific Development Standards) shall be subject to the provisions of Subsection B, below.

B.

Modification of Specific CSD Standards.

1.

Applicability. Modification of the development standards specified in in Subsection A.1, above, subject to a CSD Modification application, in compliance with this Subsection B.

2.

Application and Review Procedures.

a.

Application Checklist. The application submittal shall contain all of the materials required by the CSD Modification checklist.

b.

Type II Review. The application shall be filed and processed in compliance with Chapter 22.228 (Type II Review—Discretionary) and this Subsection B.

3.

Notification. The application shall comply with all noticing requirements as required by a Type II Review (Chapter 22.228), except that the notification radius shall be 500 feet of the exterior boundaries of the subject property, as shown on the County's last equalized assessment roll.

4.

Findings and Decision.

a.

Common Procedures. Findings and decision shall be made in compliance with Section 22.228.050 (Findings and Decision) and include the findings in Subsection B.4.b, below.

b.

Findings.

i.

The use, development of land, and application of development standards comply with all applicable provisions of this Title 22.

ii.

The use, development of land, and application of development standards, when considered on the basis of the suitability of the site for the particular use or development intended, are arranged to avoid traffic congestion, to provide for the safety and convenience of bicyclists and pedestrians, including children, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities, to protect public health, safety and general welfare, to prevent adverse effects on neighboring property and is in conform with good zoning practice.

iii.

The use, development of land, and application of development standards are suitable from the standpoint of functional developmental design.

iv.

There are exceptional circumstances or conditions applicable to the subject property or to the intended development of the property that do not apply generally to other properties within the CSD area.

v.

Granting the request will not be materially detrimental to properties or improvements in the area or contrary to the purpose of this CSD, as set forth in Section 22.314.010 (Purpose).

vi.

The size and scale of the proposed development complement existing structures in the surrounding neighborhood.

FIGURE 22.314-A: CERRITOS ISLAND CSD BOUNDARY

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(Ord. 2019-0004 § 1, 2019.)

Chapter 22.318 - SOUTH BAY PLANNING AREA STANDARDS DISTRICT