§ 25-3

Pursuant to this municipal code, there is hereby established the “Lynwood planning commission”. The appointment and service of the members of the commission shall be as set forth in this municipal code. (Ord. #1563, §3)

The regular meetings of the planning commission shall be held on the second Tuesday of each month. However, if the date of any such regular meeting falls on a holiday, the regular meeting shall be held on the next succeeding day that is not a holiday. Unless and until changed by resolution of the planning commission, the regular meetings shall be held at the hour of five o’clock (5:00) P.M. and shall be held at:

City Hall Council Chambers

11330 Bullis Road

Lynwood, CA 90262

The planning commission may, by resolution, change the location of its regular meetings. In the event the location designated by this article or subsequent planning commission resolution is unavailable for a regular meeting, the planning commission secretary shall cause notice of the same to be provided to the commission, the press, applicants having items scheduled on the agenda, and any member of the public requesting the same. The planning commission secretary shall further cause notice of the change in meeting location to be posted on the door of the regular meeting location at least four (4) hours prior to the meeting. Such notice shall include the address and directions to the location where the meeting will be held. (Ord. #1563, §3; Ord. #1630, §4)

A special meeting may be requested at any time by the chair or by three (3) of the members of the planning commission by written notice to each member and to each person or entity entitled by law at least seventy two (72) hours before the time of such special meeting, as required under Government Code section 54956. Such special meetings shall be approved by the city manager. (Ord. #1630, §5)

The planning commission shall consist of five (5) members who shall be appointed by the city council. (Ord. #1630, §6)

Members of the planning commission shall be residents of the city; and any member of the planning commission shall be automatically deemed to have resigned from the planning commission, and his or her office as a member thereof shall be automatically vacated, upon such member having ceased to be a resident of the city. (Ord. #1563, §3)

The term of office for the planning commission shall be four (4) years. (Ord. #1563, §3)

The chairman of the planning commission shall forthwith notify the city council when any member is absent without having been excused therefrom by the commission, for three (3) consecutive regular meetings of the planning commission. (Ord. #1563, §3)

Any member of the planning commission may be removed by the mayor, with the concurrence of the city council, without cause. (Ord. #1563, §3)

If a vacancy shall occur on the planning commission, other than by expiration of term, it shall be filled by appointment of the city council for the unexpired portion of the term. (Ord. #1563, §3)

Members of the planning commission shall serve with such compensation as the city council may from time to time provide, and they may be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in connection with official business of the planning commission to the extent authorized by the city council. (Ord. #1563, §3)

The planning commission shall select from its members a chairman and a vice chairman, each of whom shall serve for a period of one year. (Ord. #1563, §3)

This municipal code shall apply to all meetings of the planning commission, excepting that references to the city council, council member, or legislative body shall be deemed to apply to the planning commission and/or the members thereof. All references to the mayor or presiding officer shall be deemed to apply to the chair of the planning commission. All references to the mayor pro tem shall be deemed to apply to the commission’s vice chair. The meetings shall be conducted in accordance with “Robert’s Rules Of Order.” (Ord. #1563, §3)

The planning commission shall follow the same procedures for the conduct of public hearings as those adopted by the city council or as the same may be hereinafter amended or modified. (Ord. #1563, §3)

25-3-14 DESIGN REVIEW AUTHORITY OVER DISCRETIONARY ZONING ENTITLEMENTS:

For development applications encompassing new or substantially rehabilitated buildings or structures requiring discretionary approval from the planning commission pursuant to this code, the planning commission, in addition to other duties prescribed under this code, shall be authorized to ensure that the nature and appearance of land uses and developments will be compatible and harmonious with the use and enjoyment of surrounding properties and will not have a detrimental effect upon the historic, economic, social, and cultural well being and development of the community. “Substantially rehabilitated,” as used herein, shall mean reconstruction that exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the appraised value of such structure. (Ord. #1639, §12)

The following development applications are exempt from section 25-3-14:

• A. Any development application not requiring discretionary approval from the planning commission shall be exempt from the provisions of this section.

• B. Building permits required for the temporary emergency repair of any structure in any zone shall be exempt from the provisions of this section. (Ord. #1639, §12)

The plans to be submitted for review under section 25-3-14, and provided in conjunction with the application required under this code for any approval of new or substantially rehabilitated buildings or structures requiring discretionary review before the planning commission, shall include those items listed below which are determined by the director of development services to be necessary to be submitted to the planning commission:

A. A site plan depicting:

1. The complete dimensions of the lot and site plans;

2. All existing and proposed buildings and structures;

3. All existing and proposed street dedications and improvements thereon, including the location and nature of all street improvements in the public right-of-way;

4. The location of all utility services;

• B. Architectural drawings, renderings, or sketches showing all elevations of the proposed buildings and structures as they will appear upon completion and the texture and color of all construction materials to be used;

• C. All existing and proposed yards and spaces between buildings and structures;

• D. All existing and proposed walls, fences, and landscaping, including the location, height, area, color, nature, and type of design and material composition for the walls and fences;

• E. A landscape plan showing the location of the trees and shrubs (proposed to be removed, retained, or installed), the amount, height, type, and location of landscaped areas, planting beds, and plant materials, and provisions for irrigation;

• F. All existing and proposed lighting, including the location and general nature of both off-site and on-site lighting, the proposed intensity thereof, and the diffusion thereof;

• G. The exterior lighting plan showing the location, materials, and colors of the illumination; and

• H. Such other drawings or additional information necessary to adequately consider the drawings set forth in this section and determine compliance with the purpose and intent of the design review authority of the planning commission. (Ord. #1639, §12)