Los Angeles County Municipal Code Ch. 22.176 Parking Deviations, Minor

A.

A Minor Parking Deviation application may be filed for a reduction of less than 30 percent in the number of parking spaces required by this Title 22 or, in the case of an eating establishment selling food for off-site consumption, not less than one parking space for each 250 square feet is proposed in accordance with "Entertainment, assembly, and dining" uses pursuant to Chapter 22.112 (Parking).

B.

When applicable, the review of this application shall take into consideration that a project will provide well-designed bicycle parking spaces in excess of the bicycle parking spaces otherwise required under Section 22.112.100 (Bicycle Parking Spaces and Related Facilities), or in excess of the total number of bicycle parking spaces provided by a qualifying project under Section 22.112.110 (Reduction in Required Parking Spaces when Bicycle Parking Provided).

(Ord. 2019-0004 § 1, 2019.)

A.

Application Checklist. The application submittal shall contain all of the materials required by the Minor Parking Deviation Checklist.

B.

Review Procedures.

Multiple applications shall be in compliance with Section 22.222.060 (Multiple Applications).

Application filing and withdrawal shall be in compliance with Section 22.222.070 (Application Filing and Withdrawal).

Fees and deposits shall be in compliance with Section 22.222.080 (Fees and Deposits).

Initial application review shall be in compliance with Section 22.222.090 (Initial Application Review).

Prior to taking action, the Director shall provide notice of application in compliance with:

a.

Section 22.222.170 (Sign Posting); and

b.

Section 22.222.130 (Notice of Application), except where modified:

i.

Notice Content. The notice shall also indicate that any individual may oppose the granting of the application by a written protest to the Director.

ii.

Comment Period. The Director shall allow a minimum comment period of 15 days after the notice has been mailed. The end of the comment period shall be stated on the notice.

c.

Notice shall be mailed in compliance with Section 22.222.160.A (Notification Radius).

(Ord. 2022-0008 § 109, 2022; Ord. 2019-0004 § 1, 2019.)

A.

Common Procedures. Findings and decision shall be made in compliance with Section 22.222.120 (Findings and Decision) and include the findings in Subsection B, below.

B.

Findings.

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

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 so arranged as to:

a.

Avoid traffic congestion;

b.

Provide for the safety and convenience of bicyclists and pedestrians, including children, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities;

c.

Insure the protection of public health, safety, and general welfare;

d.

Prevent adverse effects on neighboring property; and

e.

Be in conformity with good zoning practice.

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

C.

Additional Findings.

If applicable, the use and development of land provides well-designed bicycle parking spaces in excess of the bicycle parking spaces otherwise required under Section 22.112.100 (Bicycle Parking Spaces and Bicycle Facilities), or in excess of the total number of bicycle parking spaces provided by a qualifying project under Section 22.112.110 (Reduction in Required Parking Spaces when Bicycle Parking Provided).

(Ord. 2022-0008 § 110, 2022; Ord. 2019-0004 § 1, 2019.)

The Director shall issue and mail a notice of action in compliance with Section 22.222.220 (Notice of Action).

(Ord. 2019-0004 § 1, 2019.)

A.

The effective date of decision and appeals shall be in compliance with Section 22.222.230 (Effective Date of Decision and Appeals).

B.

Notwithstanding Section 22.222.230 (Effective Date of Decisions and Appeals), the decision of the Director shall become final unless an appeal is timely filed pursuant to Chapter 22.240 (Appeals).

C.

The decision of the Commission on an appeal shall be final and effective on the date of decision.

(Ord. 2019-0004 § 1, 2019.)

A.

Documentation, scope of approval, and Exhibit "A" shall be in compliance with Section 22.222.240 (Documentation, Scope of Approval, and Exhibit "A").

B.

Use of property before final action shall be in compliance with Section 22.222.250 (Use of Property Before Final Action).

C.

Performance guarantee and covenant shall be in compliance with Section 22.222.260 (Performance Guarantee and Covenant).

D.

Expiration date and extension for unused permits and reviews shall be in compliance with Section 22.222.270 (Expiration Date and Extension for Unused Permits and Reviews).

E.

Cessation of use shall be in compliance with Section 22.222.280 (Cessation of Use).

(Ord. 2019-0004 § 1, 2019.)