Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code Ch. 17.38 Specific Plan Districts

A specific plan district designates functionally interrelated geographic areas where detailed studies are being conducted. These studies shall provide the means for coordinating, balancing and regulating the development of property within a specific plan district in order to provide consistency with the goals of the general plan.

(Code 1981, § 17.38.010; Ord. No. 514, § 6, 10-15-2010)

The planning commission may, or if so directed by the city council, shall, designate districts for which specific plans shall be prepared based on the general plan and recommend regulations, programs and legislation as may, in its judgment, be required for the implementation of the general plan. A specific plan district may be designated while a specific plan is in progress or following its completion. The planning commission may recommend such plans and measures to the city council for adoption according to the provisions of Government Code §§ 65450—65457, which are incorporated into this chapter by this reference, as if fully set forth.

(Code 1981, § 17.38.020; Ord. No. 514, § 6, 10-15-2010)

Each specific plan district must encompass an identifiable, functionally interrelated, geographic area. A definite boundary shall be shown or described, although the plan documents may show or provide information concerning land outside the area for reference purposes.

(Code 1981, § 17.38.030; Ord. No. 514, § 6, 10-15-2010)

A specific plan may include maps, plans, diagrams, models and text, which shall include, at a minimum, the information required by California Government Code §§ 65451 and 65452.

(Code 1981, § 17.38.040; Ord. No. 514, § 6, 10-15-2010)

In the event that the regulations or requirements of a specific plan district are in conflict with other applicable provisions of this title, the specific plan shall govern.

(Code 1981, § 17.38.050; Ord. No. 514, § 6, 10-15-2010)

The Coastal Specific Plan District comprises all land seaward of Palos Verdes Drive South and Palos Verdes Drive West as indicated on the city's official zoning map. The provisions and requirements for this district are set forth in chapter 17.72 (Coastal Permits).

(Code 1981, § 17.38.060; Ord. No. 514, § 6, 10-15-2010)

Western Avenue Specific Plan District 1 encompasses The Terraces shopping center at the southwest corner of Caddington Drive and Western Avenue (28901 Western Avenue). The plan strives to provide a safe, convenient and attractive commercial development related to the needs of the area. The current specific plan which sets forth the requirements and standards for this district is on file in the office of the director.

(Code 1981, § 17.38.070; Ord. No. 514, § 6, 10-15-2010)

Western Avenue Specific Plan District 2 encompasses the west side of Western Avenue, south of Crestwood Street to the city boundary (29505—29701 Western Avenue). The plan establishes a guide for the comprehensive renovation of the existing commercial development. The current specific plan which sets forth the requirements and standards for this district is on file in the office of the director.

(Code 1981, § 17.38.080; Ord. No. 514, § 6, 10-15-2010)

Western Avenue Specific Plan District 3 encompasses all properties which front on the west side of Western Avenue from, and including, 29019—29421 Western Avenue. This area is located between Western Avenue specific plan districts 1 and 2. This plan encourages quality renovation and development that builds on the opportunities available to this area and eliminates, or reduces, the constraints this area faces. The plan proposes cohesiveness in design to suggest an identity for the site as well as for the city. The current specific plan which sets forth the requirements and standards for this district is on file in the office of the director.

(Code 1981, § 17.38.090; Ord. No. 514, § 6, 10-15-2010)

The Eastview Park Specific Plan District encompasses Eastview Park, located at 1700 Westmont Drive. The property is owned by the county sanitation districts and provides a secure access point for the districts' joint outfall system sewer lines. The city leases the property from the districts for park purposes. The plan ensures that the park is maintained and developed for passive recreational use that is compatible with the surrounding residential and commercial lands uses and preserves the districts' rights and ability to access and maintain the underground sewer lines. The current specific plan which sets forth the requirements and standards for this district is on file in the office of the director.

(Code 1981, § 17.38.100; Ord. No. 514, § 6, 10-15-2010)