ORD 120 133
ORDINANCE NO. 1 P.~
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE
ADDITION OF A RESIDENTIAL AND
COMMERCI AL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
PLOT PLAN REVIEW PROCESS
The City Council of the City of La Quinta, California,
does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Subsection F of Section 9.44.020 of Cha~ter
9.44 R-2 ZONE (MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS) of the La Quinta
Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
F. Any use permitted by this section, regardless of
the number of structures to be constructed on a
single legally-divided parcel, shall require
approval pursuant to the provisions of Chapter
9.180 or 9.182, whichever is applicable.
SECTION 2. The first sentence of Subsection A of Section
9.52.020 of Cha~ter 9.52 '~ R-3 ZONE (GENERAL RESIDENTIAL) of
the La Quinta Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
A. The following uses shall be permitted provided
approval of a plot plan shall first have been
obtained pursuant to the provisions of Chapter
9.180 or 9.182, whichever is applicable- (balance
of text remains)
SECTION 3. The first sentence of Subsection A of Section
9.72.010 of Cha~ter 9.72 R-5 ZONE (OPEN AREA COMBINING ZONE -
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS) of the La Quinta Municipal Code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
A. The following uses are permitted provided a plot
plan has been approved pursuant to the provisions
of Chapter 9.180 or 9.182, whichever is
applicable: (balance of text remains)
SECTION 4. The first sentence of Subsection A of Section
9.88. 020 of Chamter 9.88 C-P-S ZONE ( SCENIC HIGHWAY
COMMERCIAL) of the La Quinta Municipal Code is hereby amended
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A. The following uses are permitted only in enclosed
buildings with not more than two hundred (200)
square feet of outside storage or display of
materials appurtenant to such use, provided a plot
plan shall have been approved pursuant to the
provisions of Chapter 9.180 or 9.182, whichever is
applicable: (balance of text remains)
SECTION 5. The first sentence of Subsection D of Section
9.116.010 of Chapter 9.116 A-1 ZONE (LIGHT AGRICULTURE) of
the La Quinta Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
D. The following uses are permitted subject to the
approval of a plot plan pursuant to Chapter 9.180
or 9.182, whichever is applicable. The plot plan
approval may include conditions requiring fencing
and landscaping of the parcel to assure that the
use is compatible with the surrounding area-
(balance of text remains)
SECTION 6. The first sentence of Subsection B. of
Section 9. 128. 010 of Cha~ter 9. 128 W-2 ZONE ( CONTROLLED
DEVELOPMENT AREAS) of the La Quinta Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
B. The following uses shall be permitted provided
approval of a plot plan shall first have been
obtained pursuant to the provisions of Chapter
9. 180 or 9. 182, whichever is applicable- (balance
of text remains)
SECTION 7. The first two sentences of Subsection B of
Section 9.136.010 of Chamter 9.136 N-A ZONE (NATURAL ASSETS )
of the La Quinta Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as
follows:
B. Uses Permitted Subject to Approval of a Plot Plan.
The following uses are permitted upon approval of a
plot plan, pursuant to Chapter 9.180 or 9.182,
whichever is applicable, on parcels of land not
less than seven thousand two hundred (7,200) square
feet in size, with a minimum front yard depth of
twenty (20) feet and minimum side and rear year
depth of ten (10) feet: (balance of text remains)
SECTION 8. There is hereby added to the La Quinta
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SECTION 9. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in
full force and effect 30 days 'after passage.
SECTION 10. POSTING. The City Clerk shall, within 15
days after passage of this Ordinance, cause it to be
posted in at least three (3) public places designated by
resolution of the City Council; and shall certify to the
adoption and posting of this Ordinance; and shall cause
this Ordinance and its certification, together with proof
of person posting, to be entered in the book of
Ordinances of this City.
The foregoing Ordinance was approved and adopted at a
meeting of the City Council held on this 2nd day of
~hr,~ry , 1988.
AYES: Council Members Cox, Pena, Sniff, Mayor Hoyle
NOES: No n e
ABSENT: Council Member Bohnenberger
ABSTAIN: None
WILLIAM R. H ayo:
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
.~AUNDRA L. JUHO~A, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
B , orney
C nta, California
CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. 120
EXHIBIT "A"
CHAPTER 9. 182
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT PLOT PLANS
SECTIONS:
9. 182. 010 Generally
9. 182. 020 Definition
9.182.030 Applications
9.182.040 Completeness of Application
9.182.050 Requirements for Approval
9.182.060 Action on Commercial Plot Plans
9. 182. 070 Review by the Planning Commission
9. 182. 080 Appeals
9.182.090 Approval Period
9. 182. 100 Fees
9.182.010 GENERALLY
Any residential and commercial development project, as
hereinafter defined, when permitted in a zoning district,
shall be processed in accordance with the provisions of
this chapter. No building permit application(s) for any
residential or commercial development project shall be
accepted by any department or division unless and until a
residential or commercial plot plan approval has been
granted by the Planning Commission.
9.182.020 DEFINITION
For the purposes of this section, the following words or
phrases shall have the following definition-
1. "Commercial Development Project" means any office,
retail establishment, restaurant, service business,
hospital, hotel, motel, or other similar
non-residential use determined to be of a
commercial nature wherein-
a. A new building or use is proposed for
construction; or,
b. An increase in floor area or use area for an
existing building or use is proposed; or,
c. A remodeling of an existing building affecting
its exterior appearance is proposed.
d. "Commercial Development Project" does not mean-
(l) The remodeling of existing commercial
buildings where there is no change to the
exterior appearance of the building;
(2) Commercial development projects where
existing zoning regulations require the
approval of a conditional use permit or
public use permit;
(3) Home Occupation requests.
2. "Residential Development Project" means any
development intended primarily for multiple-family
residential occupancy when:
a. The total number of proposed or projected units
b. Includes, but is not limited to, apartments,
statutory condominiums, congregate care
facilities, group living quarters; and
c. Does not pertain to time extension requests for
any previously-approved residential development
projects.
9.182.030 APPLICATIONS
Residential and commercial plot plan applications shall be
submitted to the Planning and Development Department and
provide the following information and exhibits-
1. Complete application form.
2. One (1) copy of the preliminary title report or deed
of trust to the subject property.
3. Sets of the site development plans (number as
required by the Planning and Development Department),
each set to incorporate the following-
a. Dimensioned floor plan(s) relating to all
building layout aspects, showing applicable
sales/display, office areas, bedrooms,
kitchens, hallways, bath/restrooms, etc., for
the particular use under review.
b. Four-point elevations of any and all buildings
proposed on the site, delineating any
outstanding architectural feature(s),
relationships to any existing structures and/or
other adjacent properties, and listing proposed
building materials, finishes, colors, etc.
c. A detailed site plan delineating all siting
aspects of the development (i.e., setbacks,
topography, fencing locations, locations
provided for ground-mounted mechanical and
heating/air conditioning systems, parking,
accessways, adjacent streets, utilities,
drainage, and any proposed signage).
NOTE- In some instances, a preliminary grading
plan may be required if it is determined to be
necessary due to topographic considerations and
other related site factors.
d. A complete site landscaping plan, showing a
listin~ of ~uantities, species, location and
the Riverside County Agricultural
Commissioner's office prior to the issuance of
a building permit.
4. Two (2) sets of all plans reduced to 8-1/2" X 11" and
submitted on acetate or other similar format suitable
for presentation.
5. One (1) 8" X 13" color, material and finish sample
board for the building's exterior areas, including,
but not limited to, roof covering, facia boards,
tile inlays, stucco finish, wood or other plant-on
materials, etc. Colors and materials shall be keyed
on at least one set of architectural elevations.
6. One (1) colored elevation of all sides of the
buildings, oriented to public view, in accordance
with the materials sample board submitted. A colored
swatch (band of color on the drawings) may be
substituted for a complete colored drawing.
7. Any other additional information as may be required.
9.182.040 COMPLETENESS OF APPLICATION
No residential or commercial plot plan application shall be
processed until all information as required by this section
has been submitted. Determination of completeness shall be
in accordance with the provisions of the California
Government Code Section 65943, or successor provisions.
9.182.050 REQUIREMENTS FOR APPROVAL
Plot plans shall only be approved when they comply with the
following standards-
1. The proposed use conforms to all the provisions of
the General Plan and specific plans, and with all
applicable requirements of State law and the
ordinances of the City.
2. The overall development of the land is designed for
the protection of the public health, safety and
general welfare; conforms to the logical development
of the land and is compatible with the present and
future logical development of surrounding property.
The plan considers the location and need for
- dedication and improvement of necessary streets and
sidewalks, including the avoidance of traffic
conqestion; and takes into account topographical and
Ail plot plans which permit the construction of more
than one structure on a single, legally-divided
parcel, shall, in addition to all other requirements,
be subject to a condition which prohibits the sale of
any existing or subsequently-constructed structures
on the parcel until the parcel is divided and a final
map recorded in accordance with the Subdivision
Ordinance in such a manner that each building is
located on a separate, legally-divided parcel.
9.182.060 ACTION ON RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PLOT PLANS
Ail residential and commercial plot plans shall be
approved, conditionally approved, or disapproved by action
of the Planning Commission, based upon the standards
referred to in Section 9.182.050. The following findings
must be made when a plot plan is approved-
1. The architectural aspects of the development will be
compatible with, and not detrimental to, other
existing and future developments in the surrounding
area; and,
2. Applicable development standards, including, but not
limited to, setbacks, parking, landscaping, site
design, signage, and similar features, will be
compatible with, and not detrimental to, other
existing and future developments in the surrounding
area; and,
3. The proposed use and related development is
consistent with the purpose and intent of applicable
policies set forth in the La Quinta General Plan and
any applicable specific plan.
9 . 182 . 070 REVIEW BY PLANNING COMMISSION
The Planning Commission shall provide for review of all
plot plans as appropriate in 1. or 2., which follow-
1. Plot plan subject to CEQA- The Planning Commission
shall hold a public hearing on all plot plans for
which a Negative Declaration or an EIR is prepared
pursuant to the City of La Quinta rules implementing
the California Environmental Quality Act. Notice of
the time, date, and place of the public hearing shall
be given at least 10 calendar days prior to the
hearing by the following procedures-
a. Mailin~ to all owners of real property which is
boundaries of the parcel to be considered, as
such owners are shown on the last equalized
assessment roll.
b. Publication once in a newspaper of general
circulation in the City.
c. The Planning Director may require that
additional notice be given by posting a notice
in conspicuous places on and close to the
property affected, and/or by enlarging the
notification radius.
2. Plot plans exempt from CEQA- The Planning
Commission shall approve, conditionally approve, or
disapprove a plot plan at a regular public meeting,
based upon the standards in Section 9.182.050. A
public hearing shall not be required for any plot
plan not subject to the review requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act.
9.182.080 APPEALS
An applicant or any other aggrieved party may appeal the
decision of the Planning Commission by the following
procedure:
1. Appeal to the City Council. Within 15 calendar days
after the date of the mailing of the Planning
Commission's decision, the applicant or aggrieved
party may appeal the decision, in writing, to the
City Council on the forms provided by the Planning
and Development Department. Upon receipt of a
completed appeal, the City Clerk shall set the matter
for hearing before the City Council not less than
five (5) calendar days nor more than 30 calendar days
thereafter, and shall give written notice of the
hearing, by mail, to the applicant and appellant if
the plot plan did not require a public hearing. If
the plot plan required a public hearing, notice of
the appeal shall be given in the same manner that
notice was given for the original hearing. City
Council shall render its decision within 30 calendar
days following the close of the hearing on the appeal.
9.182.090 APPROVAL PERIOD
The approval of a residential or commercial plot plan shall
be valid for a period of one (1) year from its effective
date. A time extension of up to one (1) year may be
before the expiration date, and shall be accompanied by the
appropriate fee. The extension request will be scheduled
for the next available Planning Commission meeting for
their review and consideration. The Planning Commission
may approve, conditionally approve, or deny the time
extension request.
The construction authorized must be substantially begun or
the occupancy authorized be in use within the approved time
limit; otherwise, the approval shall be void and of no
further effect.
9. 182. 100 FEES
The following fees apply to residential and commercial plot
plans:
1. Requiring CEQA Review- $ 835.00
2. Not Requiring CEQA Review- $ 760.00
3. Appeal of Planning Commission Decision- $ 25.00
4. Plot Plan Modifications-
a) Minor - project detailing not involving
expansion of use area; review by Staff- $ 75.00
b) Major - substantial project changes;
review by Planning Commission- $ 380.00
5. Time Extension-
Review by Planning Commission- $ 75.00
6. Plus any Other Applicable Application Fees