ORD 307ORDINANCE NO. 307
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A ZONING
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO PROHIBIT INDEPENDENT
USED VEHICLE SALES, EXCLUDING NEW VEHICLE SALES
WITH ASSOCIATED USED VEHICLE SALES IN THE
REGIONAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, SECTION 9.80.040,
TABLE 801 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 97-056
CITY OF LA QUINTA
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on
the 51h day of August, 1997, continued from the 15th day of July, 1997, hold a duly
noticed Public Hearing to consider a Zoning Ordinance Amendment to prohibit used
vehicle sales, excluding new vehicle sales with associated used vehicle sales in the
Regional Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did, on the 22"d day of July, 1997, continued from the 8th day of July, 1997, hold duly
noticed Public Hearing to consider the Zoning Ordinance Amendment for the
prohibition of used vehicle sales excluding new vehicle sales with associated used
vehicle sales in the Regional Commercial District: and,
WHEREAS, it has been determined due to their product advertising,
display and storage needs, have operational characteristics which are objectionable
under certain conditions and in certain locations; and,
WHEREAS, said used vehicle sales, excluding new vehicle sales with
associated used vehicle sales, if not appropriately sited or developed, negatively impact
surrounding businesses and residents; and,
WHEREAS, there is a deterioration in the quality of businesses which
choose to locate near used vehicle businesses not associated with new vehicle sales
businesses; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that such uses require special land use
and development consideration because of their unique operational and locational
characteristics, especially as they relate to Highway 111, a Primary Image Corridor;
and,
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WHEREAS, the City Council desires to minimize and control these adverse
impacts and thereby protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens,
preserve quality of life, preserve property values and the character of surrounding
neighborhoods and business districts, and deter the spread of urban blight; 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 City Council
did find the following facts and reasons to justify the recommendation for approval of
said Zoning Ordinance Amendment:
1. The proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment will not adversely affect the
development of the areas as specified by the General Plan for the City.
2. The proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment will further the intent of the goals
and policies of the General Plan.
3. There will be no significant impacts from this Zoning Ordinance Amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
La Quinta, California that it does ordain as follows: `
SECTION 1. Section 9.80.040 Table 801 of the La Quinta Municipal Code is
hereby amended to prohibit independent used vehicle sales, excluding new vehicle
sales with associated vehicle sales in the Regional Commercial District attached hereto
as Exhibit "A".
SECTION 2. ENVIRONMENTAL. Said Zoning Ordinance Amendment request
has been determined to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
pursuant to Section 15061.
SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect
thirty (30) days after its adoption.
SECTION 4: POSTING. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption
of this Ordinance, and shall cause the same to be posted in at least three public places
designated by resolution of the City Council, and shall cause this Ordinance and its
certification, together with proof of posting, to be entered into the Book of Ordinances
of this City.
The foregoing Ordinance was approved and adopted at a meeting of the City
Council held on this 16th day of September, 1997, by the following vote:
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AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Holt
NOES: None
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ABSTAIN: None
GLENDA L. HOLT, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
UNDRA -L. JUHOLA,tdty Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DAWN C. HONEY ELL, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF LA QUINTA )
I, SAUNDRA L. JUHOLA, City Clerk of the City of La Quinta, California, do hereby
certify the foregoing to be a full, true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 307 which
was introduced on the 5th day of August, 1997 and was adopted at a regular meeting
held on the 16th day of September, 1997 not being less than 5 days after date of
introduction thereof.
I further certify that the foregoing ordinance was posted in three (3) places within the
Cit f La Quinta as specified in a resolution of the City Council.
AUNDRA L. JU OLA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, SAUNDRA L. JUHOLA, City Clerk of the City of La Quinta, California, do hereby
cerJ4 that the foregoing ordinance was posted on September 30, 1997 pursuant to
Cit ouncil Resol tion.
UNDRA L. JU LA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
Ordinance No. 307
EXHIBIT A
9.80: PERMITTED NONRESIDENTIAL USES
TABLE 801: PERMITTED'USES IN NONRESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
P =Principal Use M = Minor Use Permit
A = Accessory Use T = Temporary Use Permit
C = Conditional Use Permit X =;Prohibited Use
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CO
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Timeshare facilities, subject to 9.60.280
C
X
C
X
C
X
X
Bed and breakfast inns (Revised 4/97)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Caretaker residences
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
Automotive Uses
(subject to §9.100.120, Outdoor Storage and Display)
Automobile service stations, with or without minimart
C
C
C
C
X
X
X
Car washes
C
C
C
X
X
X
X
Auto body repair and painting; transmission repair
X
C
X
X
X
X
X
Auto repair specialty shops, providing minor auto
maintenance: tire sales/service, muffler, brake, lube and
tune-up svcs -- not including major engine or drivetrain
repair
C
C
C
X
X
X
X
Auto and motorcycle sales and rentals
C
C
X
X
X
X
X.
Used vehicle sales, not associated with a new vehicle
sales facility
X
C
X
X
X
X
X
Truck, recreation vehicle, and boat sales
C
C
X
X
X
X
X
Truck and/or equipment rentals
C
C
X
X
X
X
X
Auto parts stores, with no repair or parts installation on the
remises
P
P
P
C
X
X
X
Auto or truck storage yards, not including dismantling
X
C
I X
X
I X
X
X
Private parking lots/garages as a principal use subject to
Chapter 9.150, Parkin
C
C
C
X
C
C
X
Warehousing and Heavy Commercial Uses
(subject to §9.100.120, Outdoor Storage and Display)
Wholesaling/distribution centers, with no sales to
consumers
C
P
X
X
X
X
X
General warehouses, with no sales to consumers
C
P
X
X
I X
X
X
Mini -storage warehouses
X
I P
X
X
I X
X
I X