PCRES 2000-004PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2000-004
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING TO
THE CITY COUNCIL REVISIONS TO THE LA QUINTA
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 9.100.1400) AND (5) -
TEMPORARY OUTDOOR EVENTS
CASE NO.: ZOA 2000-064
CITY OF LA QUINTA
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California
did on the 25th day of January, 2000, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider
revision to the Zoning Regulations in the City of La Quinta; and,
WHEREAS, said request has complied with the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (as amended), and adopted by City
Council Resolution 83-68, in that the Community Development Director has
determined that the project could not have any significant adverse effect on the
_ physical environment; therefore, the project is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines
Section 15061(b)(3); 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, findings, and reasons to justify the
recommendation for approval of said Zoning Ordinance Amendment.
1 . The proposed revisions will not adversely affect the planned development of the
City as specified by the General Plan for the City of La Quinta because the
regulations provide requirements which work in concert with and enhance the
community.
2. The proposed Amendment would not be detrimental to the health, safety, and
welfare of the City because the regulations will enhance the community.
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 recommend to the City Council approval of Zoning
Ordinance Amendment 2000-064 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution
and as noted in Exhibit "A".
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Planning Commission Resolution 2000-
Zoning Code Amendment 2000-064
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta Planning Commission, held on this 25th day of January, 2000, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Butler, Robbins, Tyler, and Chairman Kirk
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
(I ) �'�
T IRK, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
RRY ERMAN
om nity Development Director
City of La Quinta, California
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EXHIBIT "A"
9.100.140 Temporary Outdoor Events.
Temporary outdoor events include, but are not limited to pageants, fairs, carnivals,
large athletic, religious or entertainment events, and large neighborhood or community
gatherings in temporary facilities. Such activities may be permitted in compliance with the
following provisions:
1. A temporary use permit shall be approved by the Community Development Director
for gatherings of 50 or more. The temporary use permit may be referred to the
Planning Commission as a Business Item at the discretion of the Director.
2. Applications for permits or certificates required by this Section shall be referred by
the Community Development Director to other affected City departments or other
public agencies for review and comment.
3. The following findings shall be made by the decision -making authority in conjunction
with approval of a temporary use permit:
a. The event will not be detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare of
the community in the area of the proposed event.
b. There is adequate area to conduct the event and to accommodate the
anticipated attendance.
C. Sufficient parking will be provided for the anticipated attendance.
d. Food service operations, medical facilities, solid waste facilities, sewage
disposal methods and potable water service have been provided. (Approval
by the health officer may be required.)
e. Fire protection plans and facilities have been provided to the satisfaction of
the Fire Marshal.
f. Security plans and facilities have been provided to the satisfaction of the
Sheriff.
g. Public roadways providing access to the event are capable of
accommodating the anticipated traffic volumes in a reasonable and safe
manner with minimal disruption to local traffic circulation.
4. Activities conducted on property owned by or leased to the city and public road
rights -of -way may require an encroachment permit issued by the Public Works
Director.
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5. The event shall not exceed ten consecutive days. Events recurring more than four
times in a calendar year are not considered temporary and shall not be eligible for
approval under this Section. Provided however, fine art and craft shows may be
approved for ten calendar days in each month, except during City sponsored fine
art events.
6. A cash bond or other guarantee for removal of the temporary use and cleanup and
restoration of the activity site to its condition before the event within seven days of
the event's conclusion shall be required.
7. Other applicable permits such as building, electrical, health and tent permits, shall
be obtained by the applicant.
9. Signs for the event shall be allowed as follows:
a. Maximum of one temporary banner per street frontage, not to exceed 32
square feet.
b. Maximum one temporary portable sign on- or off -site on private property, not
to exceed 55 square feet.
C. Maximum 30 off -site temporary directional signs, 9 square feet in area,
subject to the provisions of Section 9.160.060, Paragraphs C through H with
the exception of Paragraph E.
d. Maximum 15 bunting signs, with maximum size to be approved by the
Director of Community Development.
e. Posting period, locations, and related details shall be as approved in the
temporary use permit for the event.
f. Other signs and advertising devices, such as pennants, flags, A -frame signs,
are prohibited.
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