ORD 338ORDINANCE NO. 338
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT
TO SECTION 9.100.1400) AND (5) OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 2000-064
CITY OF LA QUINTA
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on
the 1 ST day of February, 2000, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a Zoning
Ordinance Amendment regarding an amendment to the Temporary Outdoor Event
Regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did, on the 25d' day of January, 2000, hold duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the
Zoning Ordinance Amendment regarding an amendment to the Temporary Outdoor
Event Regulations: 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
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:
Ordinance No. 338
Temporary Outdoor Event Regulations
Adopted: February 15, 2000
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SECTION 1. Section 9.100.140 (1) and (5) of the La Quinta Municipal Code is
hereby amended for the reasons set forth in this Ordinance and as setforth in Exhibit
"A" attached hereto.
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.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council
this 15th day of February, 2000 by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pena
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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JOHfqO. PEOk Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
JUN EEK, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
Ordinance No. 338
Temporary Outdoor Event Regulations
Adopted: February 15, 2000
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DAWN C HONEY ELL, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
Ordinance No. 338
Temporary Outdoor Event Regulations
Adopted: February 15, 2000
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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.
Ordinance No. 338
Temporary Outdoor Event Regulations
Adopted: February 15, 2000
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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.
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.
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. 338 which was
introduced at a regular meeting on the 1" day of February, 2000, and was adopted
at a regular meeting held on the 15th day of February, 2000, 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.
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J GREEK, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California