PC Resolution 2023-017 ZOA 2023-1000 Title 9 Code AmendmentsPLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2023 - 017
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING CITY
COUNCIL APPROVE A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT FOR
ZONING CODE LANGUAGE CLEAN UP AND CHANGES TO
GAME COURT AND ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADU)
REGULATIONS AND FIND THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
CASE NUMBER:
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 2023-1000
APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California did, on
October 10, 2023, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider a Zoning Ordinance
Amendment for zoning code clean up and changes to game court, flagpole, and
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Design and Development Department published a public hearing
notice in The Desert Sun newspaper on September 29, 2023, as prescribed by the
Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony
and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, Planning
Commission recommended approval of zoning code language clean up and changes to
game court and accessory dwelling unit regulations and recommended to not make
changes to the flagpole regulations; and
WHEREAST, the Planning Commission did make the following mandatory findings
to justify approval of said Zoning Ordinance Amendment, with the exception of flagpole
regulations [Exhibit A]:
1. Consistency with General Plan
The code amendment is consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the
General Plan. The proposed amendments are supported by Policy LU -1.2 for land
use decisions to be consistent with General Plan policies and programs and uphold
the rights and needs of property owners and the public; and
2. Public Welfare
Approval of the code amendment will not create conditions materially detrimental
to the public health, safety, and general welfare. The amendments meet State
housing law regulations for development of ADUs, allow for site design flexibility
for various residential features, clarifies language in the municipal zoning code,
and does not incorporate any changes that affect the regulation and/or provision
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2023-017
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 2023-1000
PROJECT: 2023 CODE TUNE UP
ADOPTED: OCTOBER 10, 2023
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of public services, utility systems, or other foreseeable health, safety, and welfare
considerations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the
City of La Quinta, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. That the above recitations are true and constitute the Findings of the
Planning Commission in this case; and
SECTION 2. That the Planning Commission has determined that the project is exempt
from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3) of CEQA, Common Sense
Exemption, in that it can be seen that the project would not cause any adverse impacts
on the environment; and
SECTION 3. That the Planning Commission does hereby recommend approval of Zoning
Ordinance Amendment 2023-1000, with the exception of flagpole regulations, as set forth
in attached Exhibit A, to the City Council for the reasons set forth in this Resolution; and
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City of
La Quinta Planning Commission, held on October 10, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Guerrero, Hassett, Hernandez, McCune, Tyerman, and
Chairperson Nieto
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Caldwell
ABSTAIN: None
'STEPHEN T. NIETO, Chairperson
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
DANNY CA� Design and Development Director
p
City of La Quinta, California
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2023-017
ADOPTED: OCTOBER 10, 2023
EXHIBIT A
9.50.030 - Table of development standards.
A. Definitions. See Chapter 9.280.
B. Table of Standards. Table 9-2 and the illustrations in Section 9.50.040, following, set forth standards for the
development of property within residential districts. However, standards different from those in Table 9-2 shall apply if
special zoning symbols described in Section 9.20.030 are designated on the official zoning map.
Table 9-2 Residential Development Standards
Development Standard
District
RVL
RL
RC
RM
RMH
RH
Minimum lot size for
single-family dwellings
20,000
7,200
7,200
5,000
3,600
2,000
(sq. ft.)
Minimum project size
for multifamily projects
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
20,000
20,000
(sq. ft.)
Minimum lot frontage
for single-family
100
60
60
50
40
n/a
dwellings (ft.)
Minimum frontage for
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
100
100
multifamily projects (ft.)
Maximum structure
28
28
17
28
28
40
height (ft.) I
Maximum number of
2
2
1
2
2
3
stories
Minimum front yard
30
20
20
20
20
20
setback (ft.) 3
Minimum gar -age sem}
30
2�
2-52-52-52-54
Minimum
interior/exterior side
10/20
5/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
10/15
yard setback (ft.) 5,7
20 for new
Minimum rear yard
lots and 10
setback (ft.)7
30
for existing
10
15
15
20
recorded
lots 8
Maximum lot coverage
40
50
60
60
60
60
(% of net lot area)
Minimum livable area
2,500
1,400
1,200
1,400
1,400
(multifamily:
750 for
excluding
excluding garage (sq. ft.)
multifamily
Minimum common open
n/a
n/a
n/a
30%
30%
30%
area 6
Minimum/average
perimeter landscape
10/20
10/20
n/a
10/20
10/20
10/20
setbacks (ft.) 6
Symbol
Description of Special Zoning Symbols
Used as per Section 9.20.030
60 -RM -10,000
60 -foot minimum lot frontage, medium density residential zoning, 10,000
17/1
square foot minimum lot size, 17 -foot maximum building height at one story
RL 10,000
Low density residential zoning, 10,000 square foot minimum lot size, 17 -foot
17/1
maximum building height at one story
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Development Standard
District
RVL
RL
RC
RM
RMH
RH
RM
Medium density residential zoning, 17 -foot maximum building height at one
17/1
story
RL
Low density residential zoning, 17 -foot maximum building height at one story
17/1
* As shown on the approved specific plan for the project.
** As provided in the underlying base district.
1 Minimum lot frontage on cul-de-sacs and knuckles shall be 35 feet. Minimum lot frontage for flag lots shall be 15 feet.
2 Not including basements. Also, notwithstanding above table, the maximum structure height equals 22 feet for all buildings within 150 feet of any
general plan -designated image corridor, except in the RC zone, which is 17 feet. Any proposed building height over 22 feet requires minor use permit
approval and shall not exceed a maximum building height of the existing zone.
3 , Pprojects with 5 or more adjacent single-family dwelling units facing the same street shall
incorporate front setbacks varying between 20 feet and 25 feet or more in order to avoid streetscape monotony. For side -entry type garages, the
garage setback may be reduced to 20 feet in the RVL district and 15 feet in all other residential districts.
5 The following are exceptions to the minimum side setbacks shown: For interior side yards in the RL, RM and RMH districts, if the building is over 17
feet in height, the setback is 5 feet plus 1 foot for every foot over 17 feet in height or fraction thereof, to a maximum setback of 10 feet. The additional
setback may be provided entirely at grade level or a combination of at grade and airspace above the 17 -foot building. For RH, 5 feet minimum plus 1
foot additional setback for every foot of building height above 28 feet, or fraction thereof, up to a maximum setback of 15 feet when said height above
17 feet is located between 5 and 10 feet from said side yard property line. For interior setbacks, if the building is over 28 feet in height the setback is
10 feet plus 1 foot for every foot over 28 feet in height or fraction thereof, to a maximum setback of 15 feet. The additional setback may be provided
entirely at grade level or may be a combination of at grade and airspace above the 28 -foot building height.
6 Common open area and perimeter landscape requirements do not apply to single-family detached projects unless a specific plan is required.
Common open area equals percent of net project area. Perimeter landscape setbacks are adjacent to perimeter streets: first number equals minimum
at any point; second number equals minimum average over entire frontage (thus, 10/20). See Section 9.60.230 and additional landscape/open area
standards.
7 Rear and side yard setbacks for residential units abutting the image corridor shall be a minimum of 25 feet with the exception of RVL zone district
where it only applies to the side yard.
8 Existing recorded lots prior to May 1, 1997.
( Ord. 588 § 2(Exh. A), 2-2-2021; Ord. 584 § 2, 2020; Ord. 562 § 1, 2017; Ord. 550 § 1, 2016; Ord. 466 § 1, 2009; Ord. 434 § 2,
2007; Ord. 325 § 1, 1998; Ord. 299 § 1, 1997; Ord. 284 § 1, 1996)
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9.60.090 Accessory dwelling units.
A. Purpose. This section provides standards and criteria for the establishment of accessory dwelling
units and junior accessory dwelling units, consistent with California Government Code Section
65852.2, subdivision (a)(1) and 65852.22. Accessory dwelling units shall be permitted only in the
zones that allow single family or multifamily uses: RVL, RL, RC, RM, RMH, RH, CR, CP, CC, CN,
TC, CO and VC zone districts. Junior accessory dwelling units are permitted in single family zones:
RVL, RL, RC, RM, RMH, and RH zone districts.
B. Definitions. See Chapter 9.280. For purposes of this section, "second residential unit," "second
dwelling unit," "second unit," and "granny flat" as defined in Section 9.280.030 (or successor
section) shall not apply, and, instead, "accessory dwelling unit" as defined in California Government
Code Section 65852.2(i)(4) (or successor section in the Government Code) shall apply. An
accessory dwelling unit shall be either "attached" or "detached" to the primary residence as
described in Government Code Section 65852.2(i)(4) (or successor statute). In addition, the
following definitions shall apply for purposes of this section:
1. "Junior accessory dwelling unit" means a unit that is no less than one hundred fifty (150)
square feet and no more than five hundred (500) square feet in size and contained entirely
within a single-family residence. A junior accessory dwelling unit may include separate
sanitation facilities, or may share sanitation facilities with the existing structure.
2. "Living area" shall have the same meaning as California Government Code Section
65852.2(i)(1) (or successor section in the Government Code), notwithstanding any provision in
Section 9.280.030 of this code to the contrary.
3. "Primary residence" shall have the same meaning as "dwelling, main or Primary residence" as
defined in Section 9.280.030 (or successor section).
4. "Public transit" means a location, including but not limited to, a bus stop or train station, where
the public may access buses, trains, subways, and other forms of transportation that charge
set fares, run on fixed routes and are available to the public (consistent with Government Code
Section 65852.2, subdivision 0)(9).
C. Standards for Accessory Dwelling Units. The following standards shall apply to accessory dwelling
units:
1. Except as provided in Government Code Section 65852.26, the accessory dwelling unit may
be rented separate from the primary residence, but may not be sold or otherwise conveyed
separate from the primary residence.
2. The lot is zoned to allow single-family or multifamily dwelling use and includes a proposed or
existing dwelling.
3. The accessory dwelling unit is either attached to, or located within, the proposed or existing
primary dwelling, including attached garages, storage areas or similar uses, or an accessory
structure or detached from the proposed or existing primary dwelling and located on the same
lot as the proposed or existing primary dwelling, including detached garages.
4. The total floor area of an attached accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of
the primary dwelling or eight hundred fift�r (899850) square feefeet, or 1,000 square feet for a
unit that provides more than one bedroom, if the primary dwelling is less than one thousand six
hundred (1,600) square feet.
5. The total floor area for a new detached accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed one thousand
two hundred (1,200) square feet.
6. An accessory dwelling unit shall include a kitchen and bathroom.
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7. An efficiency unit as defined by Section 17958.1 of the California Health and Safety Code must
be a minimum of one hundred fifty (150) square feet.
8. No passageway shall be required in conjunction with the construction of an accessory dwelling
unit.
9. No setback shall be required for an existing living area or accessory structure or a structure
constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing structure that is
converted to an accessory dwelling unit or to a portion of an accessory dwelling unit, and a
setback of no more than four (4) feet from the side and rear lot lines shall be required for an
accessory dwelling unit that is not converted from an existing structure or a new structure
constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing structure.
10. The building code requirements in effect at the time a building permit is secured shall apply to
detached dwellings. The construction of an accessory dwelling unit shall not constitute a Group
R occupancy change under the building code, as described in Section 310 of the California
Building Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), unless the building official or
Code Compliance officer makes a written finding based on substantial evidence in the record
that the construction of the accessory dwelling unit could have a specific, adverse impact on
public health and safety. Nothing in this clause shall be interpreted to prevent the Building
Official from changing the occupancy code of a space that was unhabitable space or was only
permitted for nonresidential use and was subsequently converted for residential use pursuant
to this section.
11. The accessory dwelling unit must be approved by the Riverside County Department of
Environmental Health and the Regional Water Quality Control Board where a private sewage
disposal system is being used or proposed.
12. Parking requirements for accessory dwelling units shall not exceed one (1) parking space per
accessory dwelling unit or per bedroom, whichever is less. These spaces may be provided as
tandem parking on a driveway.
a. Off-street parking shall be permitted in setback areas or through tandem parking, unless
specific findings are made that parking in setback areas or tandem parking is not feasible
based upon specific site or regional topographical or fire and life safety conditions.
b. There shall be no additional parking requirement for an accessory dwelling unit in any of
the following instances:
i. The accessory dwelling unit is located within one-half (1/2) mile walking distance of
public transit.
ii. The accessory dwelling unit is located within an architecturally and historically
significant historic district.
iii. The accessory dwelling unit is part of the proposed or existing primary residence or
an accessory structure.
iv. When on -street parking permits are required but not offered to the occupant of the
accessory dwelling unit.
V. When there is a car share vehicle located within one (1) block of the accessory
dwelling unit.
vi. When a permit application for an accessory dwellina unit is submitted with a permit
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application to create a new single-family dwelling or a new multifamily dwelling on
the same lot. provided that the accessory dwellina unit or the parcel satisfies anv
other criteria listed in this subsection
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C. When a garage, carport, or covered parking structure is demolished in conjunction with
the construction of an accessory dwelling unit or converted to an accessory dwelling unit,
those off-street parking spaces need not be replaced.
13. One (1) accessory dwelling unit and one (1) junior accessory dwelling unit is permitted per lot
with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling if all of the following apply:
a. The accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit is within the proposed space
of a single-family dwelling or existing space of a single-family dwelling or accessory
structure and may include an expansion of not more than one hundred fifty (150) square
feet beyond the same physical dimensions as the existing accessory structure. An
expansion beyond the physical dimensions of the existing accessory structure shall be
limited to accommodating ingress and egress.
b. The space has exterior access from the proposed or existing single-family dwelling.
C. The side and rear setbacks are sufficient for fire and safety.
d. The front yard setback of the underlying zone shall apply, unless either the attached or
detached units does not permit at least an 800 square foot accessory dwelling unit with
four -foot side and rear yard setbacks to be constructed in compliance with all other
development standards.
The junior accessory dwelling unit complies with the requirements of California
Government Code Section 65852.22.
14. One (1) detached, new construction, accessory dwelling unit that does not exceed four (4) -foot
side and rear yard setbacks for a lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling. The
accessory dwelling unit may be combined with a junior accessory dwelling unit described in
subsection D, if the accessory dwelling unit+t complies with the following:
A total floor area limitation of not more than eight hundred (800) square feet.
A height limitation of sixteen (16) feet on a lot with an existing or proposed single family
or multifamily dwelling unit.
C. A height of 18 feet for a detached accessory dwelling unit on a lot with an existing or
proposed single family or multifamily dwelling unit that is within one-half of one mile
walking distance of a major transit stop or a high-quality transit corridor, as those terms
are defined in Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code.
d. An additional two feet in height to accommodate a roof pitch on the accessory dwelling
unit that is aligned with the roof pitch of the primary dwelling unit.
e. A height of 18 feet for a detached accessory dwelling unit on a lot with an existing or
proposed multifamily, multistory dwelling.
f. A height of 25 feet or the height limitation that applies to the primary dwelling, whichever
is lower, for an accessory dwelling unit that is attached to a primary dwelling.
15. Multiple accessory dwelling units are permitted within the portions of existing multifamily
dwelling structures that are not used as livable space, including, but not limited to, storage
rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages, if each unit complies with
state building standards for dwellings.
One (1) accessory dwelling unit is permitted within an existing multifamily dwelling and up
to twenty-five (25) percent of the existing multifamily dwelling units may contain an
accessory dwelling unit.
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Not more than two (2) accessory dwelling units that are located on a lot that has an
existing multifamily dwelling, but are detached from that multifamily dwelling are
permitted, and are subject to a -height limits$f sixteen (16) fee as listed in subsection 14,
and four (4) -foot rear yard and side setbacks.
C. If the existing multifamily dwelling has a rear or side setback of less than four feet, no
modification of the existing multifamily dwelling shall be required.
16. Accessory dwelling units shall not be required to provide fire sprinklers if they are not required
for the primary residence. The construction of an accessory dwelling unit shall not trigger a
requirement for fire sprinklers to be installed in the existing primary dwelling.
17. A demolition permit for a detached garage that is to be replaced with an accessory dwelling
unit shall be reviewed with the application for the accessory dwelling unit and issued at the
same time. The applicant shall not be required to provide written notice or post a placard for
the demolition of a detached garage that is to be replaced with an accessory dwelling unit,
unless the property is located within an architecturally and historically significant historic
district.
4-718. An accessory dwelling unit that is rented must be rented for terms longer than thirty (30)
days. Under no circumstances shall an accessory dwelling unit be eligible for a short short-
term vacation rental permit.
4-819. In the event of any conflicts between the standards set forth in this section and those set
forth in the regulations of the applicable zoning district, the provisions of this section shall
prevail.
420. The applicant shall pay to the city all applicable fees imposed on such new development
of an accessory dwelling unit or new or rehabilitated primary residence that will include an
accessory dwelling unit, provided, however, that no impact fee shall be imposed upon the
development of an accessory dwelling unit less than seven hundred fifty (750) square feet, and
any impact fees charged for an accessory dwelling unit of seven hundred fifty (750) square feet
or more shall be charged proportionately in relation to the square footage of the primary
dwelling unit.
D. Standards for Junior Accessory Dwelling Units. The following standards shall apply for junior
accessory dwelling units:
1. Junior accessory dwelling units shall be limited to one (1) per residential lot zoned for single-
family residences with a single-family residence already built or proposed to be built, on the lot.
2-. The single family residenGe OR whiGh the j i ry dwelliRg URit Will GGGUF must be
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23. Prior to issuance of occupancy approval of the accessory dwelling unit, the city may require the
property owner to enter into a restrictive covenant with the city prohibiting the sale of the junior
accessory dwelling unit separate from the sale of the single-family residence, including a
statement that the deed restriction may be enforced against future purchasers; and restricting
the size and attributes of the junior accessory dwelling unit that conforms with this section.
34. A junior accessory dwelling unit must be constructed within the walls of the proposed or
existing single-family residence.
46. A junior accessory dwelling shall provide a separate entrance from the main entrance to the
proposed or existing single-family residence.
56. A junior accessory dwelling unit shall include an efficiency kitchen, which shall include all of the
following:
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a. A cooking facility with appliances, and
b. A food preparation counter and storage cabinets that are of reasonable size in relation to
the size of the junior accessory dwelling unit.
67. Parking: A junior accessory dwelling unit shall not require parking in addition to that required
for the proposed or existing single-family residence.
78. For the purposes of providing service for water, sewer, or power, including a connection fee, a
junior accessory dwelling unit shall not be considered a separate or new dwelling unit.
E. A permit application for an accessory dwelling unit or a junior accessory dwelling unit shall be
considered and approved ministerially without discretionary review or a hearing. The director, or
his/her designee, shall act on the application within sixty (60) days from the date the application is
found complete if there is an existing single-family or multifamily dwelling on the lot. If the permit
application to create an accessory dwelling unit or a junior accessory dwelling unit is submitted with
a permit application to create a new single-family dwelling on the lot, the director may delay acting
on the permit application for the accessory dwelling unit or the junior accessory dwelling unit until
the issuance of a building permit for the new single-family dwelling. If the applicant requests a delay,
the sixty (60) -day time period shall be tolled for the period of the delay.
1. If the director denies an application for an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling
unit, the director shall, within the time period described above, return in writing a full set of
comments to the applicant with a list of items that are defective or deficient and a description
of how the application can be remedied by the applicant.
2. The director shall not deny an application for a permit to create an accessory dwelling unit due
to the correction of nonconforming zoning conditions, building code violations, or unpermitted
structures that do not present a threat to public health and safetV and are not affected bV the
construction of the accessorV dwelling unit.
F. If an application for an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit is submitted or
required to be submitted with any other applications that require or permit ministerial or discretionary
review under the code, nothing in this section precludes the processing and review of those other
applications pursuant to those other provisions in the code.
( Ord. 602 Exh. A, 2022; Ord. 588 § 2(Exh. A), 2-2-2021; Ord. 561 § 1, 2017; Ord. 550 § 1, 2016; Ord.
445 § 2, 2007; Ord. 299 § 1, 1997; Ord. 284 § 1, 1996)
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9.60.150 - Tennis and other game courts.
A. Permits Required. Construction of tennis and other game courts, including fencing, may
be permitted as indicated in Section 9.40.030. Enclosed game courts shall comply
with Section 9.60.050, Storage and other accessory buildings. All lighted game courts,
where permitted, shall require approval of a minor use permit by the director or conditional
use permit by the planning commission processed in accordance with Section 9.210.020.
B. Development Standards. Game courts shall meet the following minimum development
standards:
1. Fences. A maximum twelve (12) -foot -high fence (measured from the finished grade of
the court) shall be allowed. Fences may include a dark, nonreflective screening material. If
the fencing is chain link, it shall be vinyl -coated or painted in a dark color such as dark
green or black.
2. Setbacks. Minimum setbacks from property lines for game courts shall be:
a. Front yard: twenty (20) feet.
b. Side yard: ten (10) feet.
c. Rear yard: ten (10) feet.
The preceding minimum setbacks shall be increased by three (3) feet for every foot of
abutting court fence height over eight (8) feet. ln�diaddition, Of +r^m a side or
roar property lino is loss than thirty (30) foo+e g �the finish grade of the nor+ shall be a
l
3. Block Wall. Where the tennis or -game court is setback 10 to 30 feet from the front,
side, or rear property lines, a block wall six (feet) in height shall exist or shall be
constructed along those property lines.
43. Lighting. Game court lighting shall conform to the requirements of Section
9.60.160 (Outdoor lighting). In addition, a maximum of eight (8) lights (i.e., eight (8)
individual light sources) shall be permitted and mounting standard height shall not exceed
eighteen (18) feet measured from the court surface. Courts shall not be lighted after 10:00
p.m.
54. Glare. The surface area of any game court shall be designed, painted, colored and/or
textured to reduce the reflection from any light source.
65. Landscaping. Landscaping shall be installed and maintained between the court fence
and property line. A landscape plan shall be submitted with the building permit application,
reviewed and approved by the director, and implemented at the same time as court
construction.
( Ord. 584 § 2, 2020; Ord. 550 § 1, 2016; Ord. 299 § 1, 1997; Ord. 284 § 1, 1996)
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9.110.060 - FP Floodplain District.
A. Purpose and Intent. To protect life and property from flood flows and to establish
criteria for land use consistent with state law and with the criteria promulgated by the
Federal Emergency Management Agency.
B. Development Standards. Development standards shall be as required for needed
flood control improvements and shall conform to the supplemental requirements for
the FP district set forth in Section 9.140.030.
C. District Boundaries. The FP „district shall include all areas within the city
that are designated as "Special Flood Hazard Areas Inundated by One Hundred -Year
Flood" on Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) provided by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA). These include the "A" and "AO" flood hazard zones.
The boundaries of the FP district are generally shown on the official zoning map. See
FEMA FIRM maps for specific locations.
(Ord. 550 § 1, 2016; Ord. 284 § 1, 1996)
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