PCRES 1990-022PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 90-022
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL
ADOPTION OF NEGATIVE DECLARATION 90-165
AND APPROVAL OF THE EQUESTRIAN OVERLAY
TEXT AMENDMENT 90-015.
EQUESTRIAN OVERLAY ZONE
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La
Quinta, California did on the 12th day of June, 1990, hold a
duly -noticed Public Hearing to consider the request of the City
to amend the Zoning Text (Title 9 of the Municipal Code) to
insert a new section: Equestrian Overlay Zone; and,
WHEREAS, said Zoning Ordinance Amendment has
complied with the requirements of "The Rules to Implement the
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" (County of
Riverside, Resolution No. 82-213, adopted by reference in City
of La Quinta Ordinance No. 5), in that the Planning Director
conducted an initial study, and has determined that the
proposed amendment will not have a significant adverse impact
on the environment; and,
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and
considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all
interested persons desiring to be heard, said Planning
Commission did find the following facts to justify the approval
of the Zoning Ordinance Amendment:
1. That the Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance (Title 9 of
the Municipal Code) is consistent with the General Plan;
and
2. That the impacts of the proposed Zoning Ordinance
Amendment were addressed by EA #90-165 for the Equestrian
Overlay prepared in conjunction with the Amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning
Commission of the City of La Quinta, California as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and
constitute the findings of the Commission in this case;
2. That it does hereby confirm the conclusion of
Environmental Assessment #90-165 and recommends the
adoption of Negative Declaration;
3. That it does hereby recommend to the City Council
approval of the Equestrian Overlay Zoning Text Amendment
(ZOA 90-015), a copy of which is attached hereto.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting
of the La Quinta Planning Commission, held on this 12th day of
June, 1990, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Moran, Bund, Zelles, Chairman Walling
NOES: Commissioner Steding
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
of La Quinta, alifornia
ATTEST:
A, ridnning Director
Quinta, California
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CHAPTER 9.117 - OVERLAY ZONE
FOR
EQUESTRIAN USES ON SMALLER LOTS
SECTIONS:
9.117.010 Where Permitted
9.117.020 Permitted Uses
9.117.030 Development Standards
9.117.040 Review/Approval Process
9.117.010. Where Permitted. The creation of an Overlay
District shall be limited to contiguous areas being a minimum
size of 2.5 acres. The minimum lot size within the District
shall be 1.5 acres.
9.117.020. Permitted Uses. Uses permitted in the Overlay
Zone shall be as follows:
A. Any Use permitted in the underlying zone.
B. The keeping of horses, including ponies, for personal
uses as well as breeding. The boarding of horses for the
purpose of breeding, training or boarders personal
pleasure. The maximum number of horses shall be no more
than 5 horses per acre.
C. Accessory buildings and uses; including stables, corrals,
barns, tack rooms, hay barns and other buildings and uses
customarily appurtenant to the permitted use.
D. Future Farms, 4-H or similar projects conducted by the
occupants of the premises.
E. Caretakers and employee housing for on -site employment,
providing that the unit does not exceed 1000 square feet
and the second unit observes the setbacks in the
underlying zone.
F. Attached or detached guest houses, without cooking
facilities, but with sleeping and sanitary facilities may
also be approved.
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9.117.030. Development Standards:
A. Accessory structures, including barns shall be limited to
two stories in height and a maximum of thirty-five feet,
measured from the pad elevation.
B. Stalls, barns, corrals and the storage (temporary) of
manure shall be 20-feet from any property line.
C. Pasture areas shall consist of fences at least four feet
high and of such construction so as to confine the horses.
D. The pasture and stable areas shall be sprinkled or
otherwise treated to a degree so as to prevent the
emanation of dust, and in addition, all accumulation of
manure, mud, or refuse shall be eliminated so as to
prevent the breeding of flies.
E. Removal of manure must occur on a regular basis so as to
promote the health, safety, and welfare of residents and
visitors to the area by one of the following methods:
1. Stalls: Must be cleaned on a daily basis.
Manure is to be placed within an enclosed container
expressly for this purpose, and setback a minimum
of 20-feet from an perimeter property line and
shall be removed within 7-days; or taken to an area
on the property, that is dragged, mixed and watered
with the soil on a weekly basis.
2. Pastures: Must have manure removed or dragged,
mixed and watered with the soil on a weekly basis.
3. Any condition that results in odors, unsightly
areas or infestation shall be deemed a public
nuisance and/or health hazard and shall be abated
within seven days of proper notice.
9.117.040. Review/Approval Process.
A. Accessory buildings, detached or attached, including
caretaker and employee houses, barns, tack rooms, hay
barns and similar buildings.
1. Up to 120 square feet, exempt from review, provided
that setbacks are observed.
2. Over 121 square feet up to 400 square feet, to be
reviewed by plot plan over the counter.
3. Over 401 square feet, to be reviewed by plot plan,
by the Planning Commission.
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B. All other permitted buildings are subject to the process
identified in the underlying zone.
C. Change of Zone process shall be used when adding the
overlay zone to a given District.
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