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AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE: January 28, 2013
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
FROM: Jim Basham, Director of Community Development
SUBJECT: ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT 12-2, REGARDING
RESIDENTIAL ROOF DECKS (CANOPIES)
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
That the City Council waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1625 "An
Ordinance of the City of Seal Beach Amending the Seal Beach Municipal Code
to Regulate Canopies on Residential Roof Decks." (ZTA 12-2)
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS:
At the January 14, 2013 City Council meeting the City Council conducted a public
hearing for consideration of this matter and introduced Ordinance No. 1625.
Ordinance No. 1625 was amended to strike the following:
"Roof Decks. Roof Decks are allowed in the residential districts
pursuant to Table 11.2.05.015: Development Standards for
Residential Districts. Detached canopies are permitted on roof
decks provided that canopies gFeater- than 150 square feet in
aFea are permitted only if they are collapsible, and maintained
below the height limit when not in use. In addition, all required roof
deck railings in accordance with the provisions of the California
Building Code shall not exceed the height limit provisions of Table
11.2.05.015. The provisions of Section 11.2.05.015.1: Projections
are not applicable to roof decks."
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
There is no environmental impact related to this item.
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved as to form.
Agenda Item F
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact related to this item.
RECOMMENDATION:
r at the City Council waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1625.
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Attachment:
A. Ordinance No. 1625
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ORDINANCE NUMBER
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING
THE SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE
CANOPIES ON RESIDENTIAL ROOF DECKS
RECITALS
A. On November 7, 2012, the City of 3am| Beach Planning
Commission adopted a resolution recommending that the City Council approve
Zone Text Amendment 12-2' which would amend the 8*a| Beach Municipal
Code to regulate the placement nf canopies on residential roof decks.
B. The Commission requested that the following statement be
included in this ordinance: "The purpose of this requirement is to allow the
placement of furniture, umbrellas, and other items on roof decks while prohibiting
the installation or maintenance of large canopies that would unreasonably block
light or views or increase the visual mass of the residential skuctuna.^
C. On January 14. 2O13. the City Council held adu|y noticed public
hearing regarding Zone Text Amendment 12-2.
O. The City Council finds that Zoning Text Amendment 12-2 is
Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 Calif. Code of Rags. Section 15305 (Minor
Alterations in Land Use Umibahono), because it consists of minor alterations in
land use limitations in areas with an average slope of less than 2096 and does
not result in any changes in land use or density; and, pursuant to Section
15061(b)(3), because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that
the approval may have o significant effect on the environment.
NOW THEREFDRE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH
DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 11.2.O5.O153ofthe Gao| Beach Municipal Coda is
hereby amended ho read amfollows:
"Roof Decks. Roof Decks are allowed in the residential districts
pursuant to Table 11.2.05.015: Development Standards for
Residential Oiothdo. Detached canopies are permitted on roof
decks provided that canopies are permitted only if they are
ooUapnib|e, and maintained ba|mm the height limit when not in use.
In addiUon, all required roof deck railings in accordance with the
provisions of the California Building Coda shall not exceed the
height limit provisions of Table 11.2.05.015. The provisions of
8a:Uon 11.2.05.015.1: PnojeoOons, are not applicable to roof
decks."
Section 2. The Qh/ Clerk shall certify bothe passage and adoption of
this Ordinance and shall omuoa the same nra summary thereof 0m be published
and posted in the manner required bylaw.
Ordinance Number 1625
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Seal Beach City Council at a
regular meeting held on the 28th day of January 12013.
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Clerk City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE SS
CITY OF SEAL BEACH
1, Linda Devine, City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Ordinance was introduced for first reading at a regular meeting held on
the 14th-day of January . 2013 and was passed, approved and adopted by
the City Council at a regular meeting held on the 28th day of January , 2013
by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members:
NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
And do hereby further certify that Ordinance Number 1625 has been published
pursuant to the Seal Beach City Charter and Resolution Number 2836.
City Clerk