ORD 378 ORDINANCE NO. 378
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9.60,
SECTION 9.60.030- FENCES AND WALLS, OF THE LA
QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE, TO PERMIT SPLIT RAIL
FENCING IN THE FRONT YARD WITHIN RESIDENTIAL
ZONES
CASE NO.: ZCA 2002-073
APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on
the 15th day of October, 2002 hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to amend Section
9.60.030 of the Municipal Code, to allow split two rail wood fencing in the front yard
within residential zones; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 24th day of September, 2002, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to amend
Section 9.60.030 of the Municipal Code, to allow split two rail wood fencing in the
front yard within residential zones; and
WHEREAS, the text amendment is exempt pursuant to Chapter 2.6,
Section 21080 of the Public Resources Code, California Environmental Quality Act
statutes, and Section 15268, Ministerial Projects, of the CEQA Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons wanting to be heard, said
City Council did make the following mandatory findings approving said Zoning Code
Amendment:
1. The proposed text changes are consistent with the goals and policies of the La
Quinta General Plan, and the Land Use Map for the General Plan and
surrounding development and land use designations, ensuring land use
compatibility.
2. The proposed text changes will not be detrimental to the public health, safety
and welfare, as they have been designed to be compatible with surrounding
development, and conform with the City's standards and requirements.
3. The proposed text changes supports the orderly development of the City.
4. That it does approve Zoning Code Amendment 2002-073 for the reasons set
forth in this Ordinance and as contained in Exhibit "A" attached hereto.
Ordinance No. 378
Zoning Code Amendment 2002-073
Adopted: November 5, 2002
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SECTION 2. ENVIRONMENTAL. This Zoning Code Amendment has
complied with the requirements of the CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act of
1970 as amended) and adopted by City Council Resolution 83-68, in that the
Amendments are found to be exempt from CEQA pursuant to Chapter 2.6. Section
21080 of the Public Resources Code, and Section 1 5268, Ministerial Projects, of the
CEQA Guidelines.
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.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
City Council held on this 5th day of November, 2002, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pefia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None ~~
JO'~NV. PE~,~Vlayor
City of La Quii~ta, California
ATTEST:
JUNE~,JGREEK, cMc, ~-~y Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
(SEAL)
Ordinance No. 378
Zoning Code Amendment 2002-073
Adopted: November 5, 2002
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
~M.'KAi~HERI E JENSON, C~Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
Ordinance No. 378
Zoning Code Amendment 2002-073
Adopted: November 5, 2002
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF LA QUINTA )
I, JUNE S. GREEK, 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. 378 which was
introduced at a regular meeting held on the 15th day of October, 2002, and was
adopted at a regular meeting held on the 5TM day of November, 2002, not being less
than 5 days after the date of introduction thereof.
I further certify that the foregoing Ordinance was posted in three places within the City
of La Quinta as specified in a Resolution of the City Council.
JON~ GREEI(, CMC, ~yy Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
EXHIBIT "A"
SECTION 9.60.030 FENCES AND WALLS.
AMEND:
E. Fence Construction and Materials. All fencing in...
1. Wood Fencing.
a. Except for gates, split two rail fencinq, and equestrian fencing regulated...
ADD:
E.l.d. Split Rail Fencinq. Split two rail fencinq shall be allowed in the front yard or
along the front property line with columns a maximum heiqht of four feet and three
feet for the top rail. All columns shall be cemented with footings. Materials for the
columns shall be wood, brick, or block. The rails may be either wood or other non-
wood products that have the appearance of split rail. A buildinq permit shall be
obtained prior to construction.