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2500 Planning - FlyersGUIDE TO DEVELOPER TECHNICAL INFORMATION FOR PROJECTST IN ROLLING HILLS-(MS4 PERMIT) THIS GUIDE PERTAINS TO DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT STANDARDS PER THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUNICIPAL NPDES PERMIT (MS4 PERMIT), INCLUDING LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS (CHAPTER 8.32 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE). Chapter 8.32 Storm Water Management and Pollution Control Ordinance of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code prescribe the requirements of the Municipal NPDES Permit authorized by the Federal Clean Water Act. The new regulations have replaced the previously required Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan (SUSMP), but are more restrictive and apply to ALL projects, regardless of size. All projects must implement an effective combination of erosion and sediment control BMPs from the Municipal NPDES Permit to prevent erosion and sediment loss, and the discharge of construction wastes. However, some projects are subject also to the Low Impact Development, (LID), requirements. LID means building or landscape features designed to retain or filter storm water runoff. Developer Technical Information for Projects subject to the requirements of the Storm Water Management Ordinance and LID criteria is posted on the City's Website at: www.Rolling-Hills.org/index.aspx?nid=95 www.Rolling-Hills.org/ DocumentCenter/ View/ 768 www.Rolling-Hills.org/DocumentCenter/View/769 - (P. 2 of Appendix B - Rainfall depth information) Chapter 8.32 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is provided as Attachment A to the Technical Information document above. The development community must adhere to these regulations, keep track and provide all the necessary information and documents to the City and/or City's Building Officials in a timely manner. LID designs, if applicable, must be shown on all plans submitted to the City and be implemented in an approved manner. ALL Development and Redevelopment Projects are subject to the Municipal NPDES Permit, but some are also subject to the LID regulations. In summary, the following single family residential and accessory structures construction is subject to the new LID regulations, (see Section 8.32.090 and 8.32.095 of Chapter 8.32): 1. Construction of new single family residential homes, equal to one acre or greater of disturbed area and adding more than ten thousand square feet of impervious area (including the house); 2. Single family hillside residential developments or redevelopments; 3. Redevelopment projects which include: (a) Land -disturbing activities which create, add, or replace ten thousand square feet or more of impervious surface area; and Where Redevelopment results in an alteration to more than fifty percent of impervious surfaces of a previously existing development; (c) Where Redevelopment results in an alteration to less than fifty percent of impervious surfaces of a previously existing development, and the existing development was not subject to post -development storm water quality control requirements, only the alteration must be mitigated, and not the entire development. 4. Roadway construction with ten thousand square feet or more of impervious surface area; 5. Any New Development or Redevelopment project located in or directly adjacent to or discharging directly into a Significant Ecological Area, where the development will: (a) Discharge storm water that is likely to impact a sensitive biological species or habitat; and (b) Create two thousand five hundred square feet or more of impervious surface area. The County of Los Angeles Low Impact Development (LID) Standards Manual along with the County's Stormwater BMP Design and Maintenance Manual should serve as the primary design manual for developers. (b) The attached flow chart contains the general steps for developers to walk through to determine which, if any, section of the Developer Technical Information manual is relevant to their project. In addition, the Developer Planning Checklist form is to be submitted with all applications to the Planning Department. public: YOLANTA on Server:NPDES:Low Impact Development Ordinance:Reference Guide to Technical Manual.doc City of Rolling Hills Yes Figure 1: New Development and Redevelopment Project Guidance Flow Chart for Project Planning Does the development or redevelopment project require LID implementation (Section 1)? No Yes Can site planning or site design BMPs be used to reduce the impervious area of the project (Section 2)?* I No Is the project a new construction of a single family hillside home that adds less than 10,000 square feet of impervious area? Yes Project is exempt from New Development/Redevelopment requirements. No Calculate the storm water quality design volume (SWQDv) using the provided sizing criteria (Section 3). Calculate what percentage of the SWQDv can reliably be retained on -site using a combination of LID BMPs, including: • On -site infiltration • On -site capture and use • Bioretention If <100% can be reliably retained on - site, technical infeasibility must be demonstrated per Section 5.1. 1100% Implement "Additional Project BMPs for Single Family Hillside Homes" per Section 4. Other BMPs are not required. <100% Follow Alternative Compliance criteria for the percentage of SWQDv that is not retained on -site or that is treated using biofiltration BMPs (Section 5.2). If off -site mitigation measures are used, follow the water quality mitigation criteria (Section 5.3) 1 Submit plans and documentation to the City for project approval (Section 6). *If the final impervious area is near the qualifying threshold, consider site planning or site design BMPs (Section 2), e.g., porous pavement, to decrease the final impervious area and to exempt the project from the requirement to retain the SWQDv City of Rolling Hills Developer Technical Information.docx 2014 Planning Information for New Development/Redevelopment LID Projects (In Accordance with Chapter 8.32 of City of Rolling Hills Municipal Code) General Project Information Project Address Parcel ID Zoning/Use Code: Project Developer Project Owner Owner Phone Owner address Owner email Site acreage: Project acreage/disturbed area (may be less than site acreage for redevelopment projects) Planned impervious surface area for the project (ft2) (includes building footprint as well as impervious driveways, patios, sport courts, etc.) Planned pervious surface area for the project (ft2) • State WDID No. (if subject to Construction General Permit) Runoff Calculations for Project Site 85th percentile, 24 -hour storm (inches) Project design storm (inches ) (Greater of 85th percentile, 24 -hour storm and 0.75) Storm Water Quality Design volume (cubic ft) Percent of design storm to be retained on site Biofiltration BMPs being used ? (Yes/No) Biofiltration BMP Treatment Volume (1.5 times the SWQDv not reliably retained on site) If offske mitigation measures will be used, the following information must be provided Design volume for water quality mitigation treatment BMPs (ft3) If flow -through water quality treatment BMPs are approved, provide the 1 -year, 1 -hour storm intensity (inches per hour) Percent of design storm volume to be infiltrated at off -site mitigation site Percent of design storm to be treated with biofiltration at off -site retrofit Name/address of off -site mitigation or retrofit sites GIS coordinates for off -site mitigation project BMP Spedficatlons Permanent Structural BMP ID [provide additional columns for BMPs as necessary) BMPA BMP B (if necessary) Structural BMP Type and Description BMP Location on Site (Coordinates) BMP Location Description (or attach map) BMP Design Capture Volume (ft3) 'Attach BMP design plans/specs City of Rolling Hills Developer Planning Checklist PEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES Understanding and applying integrated pest management practices can help to control pests while reducing the use of pesticides in and around the home. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an approach to controlling pests that aims to reduce possible hazards to people and the environment by focusing on preventing the problem at the source and using toxic pesticides as a last resort. Generally IPM suggests controlling pests beginning with design / maintenance practices, then physical or mechanical, then biological and only using chemical methods for pest management if the other tactics were unable to fix the problem. Resources to assist residents in understanding and applying IPM practices are available at City Hall. RECEIVED JUN 0 0 2014 City of Rolling Hills By Wood Mulching EC -8 Description and Purpose Wood mulching consists of applying a mixture of shredded wood mulch, bark or compost to disturbed soils. The primary function of wood mulching is to reduce erosion by protecting bare soil from rainfall impact, increasing infiltration, and reducing runoff. Suitable Applications Wood mulching is suitable for disturbed soil areas requiring temporary protection until permanent stabilization is established. Limitations • Not suitable for use on slopes steeper than 3:1(H:V). Best suited to flat areas or gentle slopes or 5:1 (H:V) or flatter. ■ Wood mulch and compost may introduce unwanted species. • Not suitable for areas exposed to concentrated flows. ■ May need to be removed prior to further earthwork. Implementation Mulch Selection There are many types of mulches. Selection of the appropriate type of mulch should be based on the type of application, site conditions, and compatibility with planned or future uses. Application Procedures Prior to application, after existing vegetation has been Categories EC Erosion Control SE Sediment Control TC Tracking Control WE Wind Erosion Control p NS Non-Stormwater Management Control Waste Management and VVM Materials Pollution Control Legend: O Primary Objective ❑x Secondary Objective Targeted Constituents Sediment Nutrients Trash Metals Bacteria Oil and Grease Organics 0 Potential Alternatives EC -3 Hydraulic Mulch EC -4 Hydroseeding EC -5 Soil Binders EC -6 Straw Mulch EC -7 Geotextiles and Mats CALIFORNIA STORM WATER QLAUfY ASSOCIATION' November 2009 California Stormwater BMP Handbook 1 of 3 Construction www.casqa.org Wood Mulching EC -8 removed, roughen embankment and fill areas by rolling with a device such as a punching type roller or by track walking. The construction application procedures for mulches vary significantly depending upon the type of mulching method specified. Two methods are highlighted here: • Green Material: This type of mulch is produced by the recycling of vegetation trimmings such as grass, shredded shrubs, and trees. Methods of application are generally by hand although pneumatic methods are available. - Green material can be used as a temporary ground cover with or without seeding. - The green material should be evenly distributed on site to a depth of not more than 2 in. • Shredded Wood: Suitable for ground cover in ornamental or revegetated plantings. - Shredded wood/bark is conditionally suitable. See note under limitations. - Distribute by hand or use pneumatic methods. - Evenly distribute the mulch across the soil surface to a depth of 2 to 3 in. • Avoid mulch placement onto roads, sidewalks, drainage channels, existing vegetation, etc. Costs Average annual cost for installation and maintenance (3-4 months useful life) is around $4,000 per acre, but cost can increase if the source is not close to the project site. Inspection and Maintenance • Inspect BMPs prior to forecast rain, daily during extended rain events, after rain events, weekly during the rainy season, and at two-week intervals during the non -rainy season. • Areas where erosion is evident shall be repaired and BMPs reapplied as soon as possible. Care should be exercised to minimize the damage to protected areas while making repairs, as any area damaged will require reapplication of BMPs. • Regardless of the mulching technique selected, the key consideration in inspection and maintenance is that the mulch needs to last long enough to achieve erosion control objectives. If the mulch is applied as a stand alone erosion control method over disturbed areas (without seed), it should last the length of time the site will remain barren or until final re -grading and revegetation. • Where vegetation is not the ultimate cover, such as ornamental and landscape applications of bark or wood chips, inspection and maintenance should focus on longevity and integrity of the mulch. • Reapply mulch when bare earth becomes visible. November 2009 California Stormwater BMP Handbook 2 of 3 Construction www.casqa.org Wood Mulching EC -8 References Controlling Erosion of Construction Sites Agriculture Information Bulletin #347, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) (formerly Soil Conservation Service — SCS). Guides for Erosion and Sediment Control in California, USDA Soils Conservation Service, January 1991. Manual of Standards of Erosion and Sediment Control Measures, Association of Bay Area Governments, May 1995. Proposed Guidance Specifying Management Measures for Sources of Nonpoint Pollution in Coastal Waters, Work Group Working Paper, USEPA, April 1992. Sedimentation and Erosion Control, An Inventory of Current Practices Draft, U.S. EPA, April 1990. Soil Erosion by Water Agricultural Information Bulletin #513, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service. Stormwater Quality Handbooks Construction Site Best Management Practices (BMPs) Manual, State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), November 2000. Water Quality Management Plan for the Lake Tahoe Region, Volume II, Handbook of Management Practices, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, November 1988. November 2009 California Stormwater BMP Handbook 3 of 3 Construction www.casqa.org getf a/Re114,t9 qee4 INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 PREVENT MANURE AND OTHER CHEMICALS FROM ENTERING INTO THE CANYONS AND STORM DRAINS Over 160 toxic chemicals, many of them carcinogens, have been identified in the urban run-off that flows through the storm drains into our coastal waters everyday. Manure is one such substance, which contains Nitrogen and phosphorus that pose a hazard to aquatic and human life when they enter the ocean. The Federal Clean Water Act, the National Pollution Discharge Elimination Act and City's Storm Water Management and Pollution Control Ordinance (Chapter 8.32 of the Municipal Code), prohibits discharge of pollutants, which includes "animal waste" into natural drainage courses, canyons and storm drains. In addition, the regulations require that manure be removed from properties on a weekly basis. Please do not deposit manure on slopes, canyons or on un-vegetated areas. Without irrigation and plants to uptake the nutrients the Nitrogen and phosphorus especially will just lie there until the first storm comes along and washes them into canyons, and ultimately into waterways. A thin layer of manure may be spread on level terrain in vegetated areas only. You can have the manure removed from your property by contacting the City's franchise hauler, Allied Waste, at 888-742-5234. For more information on . managing manure and other chemicals please contact City Hall at 310 377-1521 or check out the many websites on this topic including www.888CleanLA.com Ratia09 qr.& INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 DISCHARGE REPORTING AND RESPONSE FORM This form is meant to provide a means for public reporting of illicit dicchargcc / dumping, clogged catch basin inlets, and general stormwater and non-stormwater concerns. Please fill in as much information as you can. Name: (optional) Contact info (email or phone: (optional) Location of concern : (address/intersection) Date & time discovered: Describe the spill /discharge appearance: (color, odor, oily sheen) Describe the source of the problem (check all that applies): ❑ Leaking septic tank ❑ Manure dumping ❑ Spill from a trash hauler ❑ Flow off of a construction site ❑ Clogged catch basin inlet ❑ Dumping or washing of materials into the street or catch basin, such as: litter, landscape debris, animal waste, food waste ❑ Other / unknown: Describe source type (check all that applies): ❑ Residence ❑ Construction ❑ Landscaping ❑ Other: Additional Information: Photos- allow field to attach photographs POOL & SPA MAINTENANCE & DRAINING Proper pool and spa maintenance protects the environment and the stability of our slopes and canyons. Conserve water and protect your property by correcting leaks or operational problems right away, especially if there is sudden loss of water. Draining .. . .. .. ... . . A properly maintained swimming pool rarely requires draining. Use of a floating cover will minimize evaporation from both pools and spas and reduce the buildup of mineral salts due to excessive evaporation. Drain pools only when necessary for repairs or when there is a water quality problem that can not be corrected by other means. Water drained from a pool in the City of Rolling Hills should be removed by tank truck. Pool water drained onto a street or canyon can cause soil saturation and lead to slope and canyon failures. Draining a spa or pool into a septic system will overload and clog the system. Consult a professional before draining --a high groundwater table associated with natural springs or heavy rains can heave an empty pool upward under hydrostatic pressure and cause tremendous damage. City of Rolling Hills 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 310-377-1521 Chapter 8.32 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT AND POLLUTION CONTROL 6/6/14, 10:02 AM Rolling Hills, California, Code of Ordinances » Title 8 - HEALTH AND SAFETY » Chapter 8.32 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT AND POLLUTION CONTROL» Chapter 8.32 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT AND POLLUTION CONTROL 151 Sections: 8.32,010 Title. 8.32.020 Findings. 8.32.030 Purpose and intent. 8.32.040 Definitions. 8.32.050 Construction and application. 8.32.060 Prohibited activities. 8.32.070 Exempted discharges. or conditionally exempted discharges or designated discharges. 8.32.080 Good housekeeping provisions. 8.32.090 Requirements for construction activities. 8.32.095 Planning and Land Development Program requirements for New Development and Redevelopment proiects. 8.32.100 Enforcement. 8.32.110 No taking. 8.32.010 Title. e7 This chapter shall be known as the "City of Rolling Hills Storm Water Management and Pollution Control Ordinance." (Ord. No. 334. § 3(Exii. A), 6-24-2013) 8.32.020 Findings. ? A. The Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. Sections 1251, et seq.) provides for the regulation and reduction of pollutants discharged into the waters of the United States by extending National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (hereinafter "NPDES") requirements to storm water and dry weather runoff discharge into storm drain systems. B. Storm water and dry weather runoff flows from individual properties in the City into natural drainage courses and storm drains owned by other agencies prior to reaching surface waters also known as receiving waters. C. The City of Rolling Hills is a co-permittee under the Municipal NPDES Permit authorized by the Federal Clean Water Act. As a co-permittee, the City is required to maintain adequate legal authority within its respective jurisdiction to control pollutant discharges and to require the use of control measures to prevent or reduce the discharge of pollutants to achieve water quality standards. D. In order to control, in a cost-effective manner, the quantity and quality of storm water and dry weather runoff to the maximum extent practicable, the adoption of reasonable regulations, as set forth herein, is essential. E. The City of Rolling Hills is a unique, low density residential community where development consists of single-family residential homes on large estate -size lots; the only nonresidential development in the City consists of City administration buildings, a fire station, water reservoirs, and a public school campus. https://library.municode.com/HTML/16588/leve12/TITSHESA-CH8.32STWAMAP000.html Page 1 of 17 Chapter 8.32 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT AND POLLUTION CONTROL 6/6/14, 10:02 AM F. All roadways in the City are privately owned and maintained by the Rolling Hills Community Association. The City of Rolling.Hills does not own or operate a municipal separate storm sewer system. Natural drainage courses within the City are located on private property. G. Properties with geologic instability throughout the City and the hillside topography of the entire community make it difficult and in some instances hazardous for property owners to have storm water retention on site if such retention will result in absorption of water in slide planes. H. All the properties within the City limits are under the constraints and limitations of CC&Rs of the Rolling Hills Community Association. (Ord. No. 334, § 3(Exh. A), 6-24-2013) 8.32.030 Purpose and intent. e, A. The purpose of this chapter is to comply with the Federal Clean Water Act, the California Porter - Cologne Water Quality Control Act, and the Municipal NPDES Permit by: 1. Reducing pollutants in storm water discharge to the maximum extent practicable; 2. Regulating illicit connections and illicit discharges and thereby reducing the level of contamination of storm water and dry weather runoff into receiving waters; and 3. Regulating non -storm water discharges to the storm sewer system. B. The intent of this chapter is to: 1. Protect and enhance the quality of watercourses, water bodies, and wetlands within the City in a manner consistent with the Federal Clean Water Act, the California Porter -Cologne Water Quality Control Act and the Municipal NPDES Permit; 2. Provide the City with the legal authority necessary to implement and enforce the requirements contained in 40 CFR § 122.26(d)(2)(i)(A—F) and in the Municipal NPDES Permit to the extent they are applicable in the City of Rolling Hills; and 3. Set forth compliance measures for the construction and operation of storm water mitigation measures required for certain "New Development" and "Redevelopment", and other projects (as further defined herein) as prescribed in the current version of the Municipal NPDES Permit approved by the Regional Water Quality Control Board -Los Angeles Region, and on file in the office of the City Clerk of this City. This chapter authorizes the City Manager or his/her designee to serve as an authorized enforcement officer to define and adopt applicable Best Management Practices (BMPs) and other storm water pollution control measures, to grant emergency self -waivers, as necessary, and to cite infractions and to impose fines pursuant to this chapter. Except as otherwise provided herein, the authorized enforcement officer shall administer, implement, and enforce the provisions of this section. (Ord. No 334. § 3(Exh. A), 6-24-2013) 8.32.040 Definitions. e Except as specifically provided herein, any term used in this chapter shall be defined as that term defined in the current Municipal NPDES Permit, or if it is not specifically defined in the Municipal NPDES Permit, then as such term is defined in the Federal Clean Water Act, as amended, and/or the regulations promulgated thereunder. The following definitions apply to this chapter only: "Area susceptible to runoff' means any surface directly exposed to precipitation or in the path of runoff caused by precipitation. https://library.municode.com/HTML/16588/level2/TIT8HESA CH8.32STWAMAP000.html Page 2 of 17 Chapter 8.32 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT AND POLLUTION CONTROL 6/6/14, 10:02 AM "Authorized enforcement officer" means the City Manager or his or her designee. "Best Management Practices (BMPs)" means practices or physical devices or systems designed to prevent or reduce pollutant loading from storm water or non -storm water discharges to receiving waters, or designed to reduce the volume of storm water or non -storm water discharged to the receiving water. Examples of BMPs may include public education and outreach, proper planning of development projects, and proper sludge- or waste -handling and disposal, among others. "City" means the City of Rolling Hills. "Construction" means any construction or demolition activity, clearing, grading, grubbing, excavation, or any other activities that result in soil disturbance. Construction includes structure teardown and demolition. It does not include routine maintenance activities required to maintain the integrity of structures by performing minor repair and restoration work, original line and grade, hydraulic capacity, or original purpose of facility; emergency construction activities required to immediately protect public health and safety (including fire prevention); clearing and grubbing of vegetation for landscape maintenance and fire prevention which is not associated with a larger construction project; interior remodeling with no outside exposure of construction material or construction waste to storm water; mechanical permit work; or sign permit work. See "Routine Maintenance" definition below. "Construction General Permit" means the NPDES General Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Construction and Land Disturbance Activities, Order No. 2009-0009-DWQ (NPDES No. CAS000002), adopted September 2, 2009, and any successor permit to that permit. "Control" means to minimize, reduce, eliminate, or prohibit by technological, legal, contractual or other means, the discharge of pollutants from an activity or activities. "Development" means any construction, rehabilitation, redevelopment or reconstruction of any public or private residential project or mass grading for future construction. It does not include routine maintenance to maintain original line and grade, hydraulic capacity, or original purpose of facility, nor does it include emergency construction activities required to immediately protect public health and safety. "Directly Adjacent" means situated within two hundred feet of the contiguous zone required for the continued maintenance, function, and structural stability of the environmentally sensitive area. "Director" means the City Manager or his or her designee. "Discharge" means when used without qualification the "discharge of a pollutant." "Discharging directly" means outflow from a drainage conveyance system that is composed entirely or predominantly of flows from the subject, property, development, subdivision, or industrial facility, and not commingled with the flows from adjacent lands. "Discharge of a Pollutant" means: any addition of any "pollutant" or combination of pollutants to "waters of the United States" from any "point source" or, any addition of any pollutant or combination of pollutants to the waters of the "contiguous zone" or the ocean from any point source other than a vessel or other floating craft which is being used as a means of transportation. The term discharge includes additions of pollutants into waters of the United States from: surface runoff which is collected or channeled by man; discharges through pipes, sewers, or other conveyances owned by a State, municipality, or other person which do not lead to a treatment works; and discharges through pipes, sewers, or other conveyances, https://library.municode.com/HTML/16588/level2/TIT8HESA_CH8.32STWAMAP000.html Page 3 of 17 Chapter 8.32 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT AND POLLUTION CONTROL 6/6/14, 10:02 AM leading into privately owned treatment works. "Discretionary project" is defined in the same manner as Section 15357 of the Guidelines For Implementation Of The California Environmental Quality Act contained in Title 14 of the California Code Of Regulations, as amended, and means a project which requires the exercise of judgment or deliberation when the City decides to approve or disapprove a particular activity, as distinguished from situations where the City merely has to determine whether there has been conformity with applicable statutes, ordinances, or regulations. "Disturbed Area" means an area that is altered as a result of clearing, grading, and/or excavation, unless solely for the purposes of landscape maintenance or fire prevention. "Environmentally Sensitive Area" ("ESA") means an area in which plant or animal life or their habitats are either rare or especially valuable because of their special nature or role in an ecosystem and which would be easily disturbed or degraded by human activities and developments (California Public Resources Code § 30107.5). Areas subject to storm water mitigation requirements are areas designated as Significant Ecological Areas by the County of Los Angeles (Los Angeles County Significant Areas Study, Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning (1976) and amendments); an area designated as a Significant Natural Area by the California Department of Fish and Game's Significant Natural Areas Program, provided that area has been field verified by the Department of Fish and Game; an area listed in the Basin Plan as supporting the Rare, Threatened, or Endangered Species (RARE) beneficial use; and an area identified by the City as environmentally sensitive. "Good housekeeping practices" means common practices related to the storage, use or cleanup of materials, performed in a manner that minimizes the discharge of pollutants. Examples include, but are not limited to, purchasing only the quantity of materials to be used at a given time, use of alternative and less environmentally harmful products, cleaning up spills and leaks, and storing materials in a manner that will contain any leaks or spills. "Hillside" means property located in an area with known erosive soil conditions, where the development contemplates grading on any natural slope that is twenty-five percent or greater and where grading contemplates cut or fill slopes. "Illicit connection" means any human -made conveyance that is connected to the storm drain system without a permit, excluding roof -drains and other similar type connections. Examples include channels, pipelines, conduits, inlets or outlets that are connected directly to the storm drain system. "Illicit discharge" means any discharge to the storm drain system that is prohibited under local, state or federal statutes, ordinances, codes or regulations. The term illicit discharge includes all non -storm water discharges except authorized non -storm water discharges; conditionally exempt non -storm water discharges; and non -storm water discharges resulting from natural flows specifically identified in the Municipal NPDES Permit. "Infiltration" means the downward entry of water into the surface of the soil. "Inspection" means entry and the conduct of an on -site review of structures and devices on a property, at reasonable times, to determine compliance with specific municipal or other legal requirements. The steps involved in performing an inspection, include, but are not limited to: https://library.municode.com/HTML/16588/level2/TIT8HESA CH8.32STWAMAP000.html Page 4 of 17 Chapter 8.32 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT AND POLLUTION CONTROL 6/6/14, 10:02 AM 1. Pre -inspection documentation research; 2. Request for entry; 3. Interview of property owner, resident and/or occupant(s); 4. Property walk-through; 5. Visual observation of the condition of property; 6. Examination and copying of records as required; 7. Sample collection (if necessary or required); 8. Exit discussion (to discuss preliminary evaluation) as appropriate; and 9. Report preparation, and if appropriate, recommendations for coming into compliance. "Low Impact Development (LID)" means building or landscape features designed to retain or filter storm water runoff. "Material" means any substance including, but not limited to: garbage and debris; lawn clippings, leaves and other vegetation; biological and fecal waste; sediment and sludge; oil and grease; gasoline; paints, solvents, cleaners and any fluid or solid containing chemicals. "Municipal NPDES Permit" means the "Waste Discharge Requirements for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Discharges within the Coastal Watersheds of Los Angeles County, Except Those Discharges Originating from the City of Long Beach MS4" (Order No. R4-2012-0175), NPDES Permit No. CAS004001, effective December 28, 2012, issued by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board —Los Angeles Region, and any successor permit to that permit. "Municipal separate storm sewer system" or "MS4" means a conveyance or system of conveyances (consisting of roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, manmade channels, or storm drains): 1. Owned or operated by a state, city, town borough, county, parish, district, association, or other public body (created by or pursuant to State law) having jurisdiction over disposal of sewage, industrial wastes, storm water, or other wastes, including special districts under State law such as a sewer district, flood control district or drainage district, or similar entity, or an Indian tribe or an authorized Indian tribal organization, or a designated and approved management agency under section 208 of the CWA that discharges to waters of the United States; 2. Designed or used for collecting or conveying storm water; 3. Which is not a combined sewer; and 4. Which is not part of a Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) as defined in 40 CFR 122.2. "Natural Drainage Systems" means all drainages that have not been improved (e.g., channelized or armored with concrete, shotcrete, or rip -rap) or drainage systems that are tributary to a natural drainage system. "New development" means land disturbing activities; structural development, including construction or installation of a building or structure, creation of impervious surfaces; and land subdivision. "New development is not land disturbing activities solely involving landscaping or fire prevention. "Non -storm water discharge" means any discharge into the MS4 or from the MS4 into a receiving water that is not composed entirely of storm water. https://library.municode.com/HTML/16588/level2/TIT8HESA_CH8.32STWAMAP000.html Page 5 of 17 Chapter 8.32 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT AND POLLUTION CONTROL 6/6/14, 10:02 AM "NPDES" or "National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System" means the national program for issuing, modifying, and revoking and reissuing, terminating, monitoring and enforcing permits, and imposing and enforcing pretreatment requirements, under Clean Water Act Section 307, 402, 318, and 405. "Pollutant" means those "pollutants" defined in Section 502(6) of the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. Section 1362(6)), or incorporated into California Water Code Section 13373. Examples of pollutants include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Commercial and industrial waste (such as fuels, solvents, detergents, plastic pellets, hazardous substances, fertilizers, pesticides, slag, ash and sludge); 2. Metals such as cadmium, lead, zinc, copper, silver, nickel, chromium; and non-metals such as phosphorus and arsenic; 3. Petroleum hydrocarbons (such as fuels, lubricants, surfactants, waste oils, solvents, coolants and grease); 4. Excessive eroded soils, sediment and particulate materials in amounts which may adversely affect the beneficial use of the receiving waters, flora or fauna of the State; 5. Animal wastes (such as discharge from confinement facilities, kennels, pens, recreational facilities, stables and show facilities); 6. Substances having characteristics such as pH less than six or greater than nine, or unusual coloration or turbidity, or excessive levels of fecal coliform, or fecal streptococcus, or enterococcus. "Project" means all development, redevelopment, and land disturbing activities excluding landscaping projects. "Rain event" means a rainfall event that produces more than 0.1 inch of precipitation in twenty-four hours unless specifically stated otherwise. "Redevelopment" means, land -disturbing activity that results in the creation, addition, or replacement of ten thousand square feet or more of impervious surface on existing single family dwelling and accessory structures or the creation, addition, or replacement of five thousand square feet or more of impervious surface area on an already developed site for non -single family projects. Redevelopment includes, but is not limited to: the expansion of a building footprint; addition or replacement of a structure; replacement of impervious surface area that is not part of a routine maintenance activity; and land disturbing activities related to structural or impervious surfaces. It does not include routine maintenance to maintain original line and grade, hydraulic capacity, or original purpose of facility, nor does it include emergency construction activities required to immediately protect public health and safety. "Regional Board" means the California Regional Water Quality Control Board -Los Angeles Region. "Routine Maintenance" includes, but is not limited to projects conducted to: 1. Maintain the original line and grade, hydraulic capacity, or original purpose of the facility; 2. Perform as needed restoration work to preserve the original design grade, integrity and hydraulic capacity of flood control facilities; 3. Carry out road shoulder work, regrading dirt or gravel roadways and shoulders and performing ditch cleanouts; 4. Update existing lines and facilities, including the replacement of existing lines with new https://library.municode.com/HTML/16588/level2/TIT8HESA CH8.32STWAMAP000.html Page 6 of 17 Chapter 8.32 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT AND POLLUTION CONTROL 6/6/14, 10:02 AM materials or pipes, to comply with applicable codes, standards, and regulations regardless if such projects result in increased capacity; 5. Repair leaks; 6. Conduct landscaping activities without changing existing or natural grades; and 7. Conduct disking and grubbing for fire prevention. Routine maintenance does not include construction of new lines or facilities resulting from compliance with applicable codes, standards and regulations. New lines are those that are not associated with existing facilities and are not part of a project to update or replace existing lines. "Runoff' means any runoff including storm water and dry weather flows from a drainage area that reaches a receiving water body or subsurface. During dry weather it is typically comprised of base flow either contaminated with pollutants or uncontaminated, and nuisance flows. "Significant Ecological Area" means an area that is determined to possess an example of biotic resources that cumulatively represent biological diversity, for the purposes of protecting biotic diversity, as part of the Los Angeles County General Plan. Areas are designated as SEAs, if they possess one or more of the following criteria: 1. The habitat of rare, endangered, and threatened plant and animal species; 2. Biotic communities, vegetative associations, and habitat of plant and animal species that are either one of a kind, or are restricted in distribution on a regional basis; 3. Biotic communities, vegetative associations, and habitat of plant and animal species that are either one of a kind or are restricted in distribution in Los Angeles County; 4. Habitat that at some point in the life cycle of a species or group of species, serves as a concentrated breeding, feeding, resting, migrating grounds and is limited in availability either regionally or within Los Angeles County; 5. Biotic resources that are of scientific interest because they are either an extreme in physical/geographical limitations, or represent an unusual variation in a population or community; 6. Areas important as game species habitat or as fisheries; 7. Areas that would provide for the preservation of relatively undisturbed examples of natural biotic communities in Los Angeles County; and 8. Special areas. "Simple LID BMP" means a BMP constructed above ground on a single-family residential home that can be readily inspected by a homeowner or inspector. Simple LID BMPs do not require an operation and maintenance plan per the Municipal NPDES Permit. Examples of such BMPs include, but are not limited to, vegetated swales, rain barrels and above ground cisterns, rain gardens, and pervious pavement. "Site" means the land or water area where any "structure or activity" is physically located or conducted, including adjacent land used in connection with the structure or activity. "Source control BMP" means any schedule of activities, prohibition of practices, maintenance procedures, managerial practices or operational practices that aim to prevent storm water pollution by reducing the potential for contamination at the source of pollution. "Storm water" means storm water runoff and surface runoff and drainage related to precipitation https://library.municode.com/HTML/16588/level2/TIT8HESA CH8.32STWAMAP00O.html Page 7 of 17 Chapter 8.32 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT AND POLLUTION CONTROL 6/6/14, 10:02 AM events (pursuant to 40 CFR § 122.26(b)(13); 55 Fed. Reg. 47990, 47996 (Nov. 16, 1990)). "Structural BMP" means any structural facility designed and constructed to mitigate the adverse impacts of storm water and dry weather runoff pollution (e.g. canopy, structural enclosure). Structural BMPs may include both treatment control BMPs and source control BMPs. "Treatment" means the application of engineered systems that use physical, chemical, or biological processes to remove pollutants. Such processes include, but are not limited to, filtration, gravity settling, media adsorption, biodegradation, biological uptake, chemical oxidation and UV radiation. "Treatment control BMP" means any engineered system designed to remove pollutants by simple gravity settling of particulate pollutants, filtration, biological uptake, media adsorption or any other physical, biological, or chemical process. (Orax. No. 334, § 3(E,fFa. A), 6-24-2013) 8.32.050 Construction and application. This chapter shall be construed to assure consistency with the requirements of the Federal Clean Water Act and acts amendatory thereof or supplementary thereto, applicable implementing regulations, and the Municipal NPDES Permit, and any amendment, revision or reissuance thereof. (Ord. No. 334. § 3(L'xft. Ati). 6-24-2014 8.32.060 Prohibited activities. A. B. C. D. E. Illicit Discharges. It is prohibited to discharge pollutants into natural drainage courses. Littering. No person shall intentionally throw, deposit, place, leave, maintain, keep or permit to be thrown, deposited, placed, left or maintained or kept, any refuse, rubbish, garbage, or any other discarded or abandoned objects, articles or accumulations, on or upon any roadway, driveway, trail, canyon, storm drain, inlet, catch basin conduit or drainage structure, or upon any private plot of land in the City, so that the same might be or become a pollutant. No person shall throw or deposit litter in any fountain, pond, stream or other body of water within the City. This subsection shall not apply to refuse, rubbish or garbage deposited in containers, bags or other appropriate receptacles which are placed in designated locations for regular solid waste pick up and disposal. Disposal of Landscape Debris. It is prohibited to intentionally dispose of leaves, dirt, or other landscape debris into the MS4 or into natural drainage courses. No person shall intentionally dispose of manure or any animal waste into the MS4 or into natural drainage course. Non -Storm Water Discharges. All non -storm water discharges into the municipal storm sewer system are prohibited unless those flows are: in compliance with a separate NPDES Permit; pursuant to a discharge exemption by the Regional Board, the regional board's executive officer, or the State Water Resources Control Board; associated with emergency firefighting activities (i.e., flows necessary for the protection of life or property); natural flows as defined in the Municipal NPDES Permit; conditionally exempt non -storm water discharges as defined in accordance with the Municipal NPDES Permit; or authorized as a temporary non -storm water discharge by USEPA pursuant to sections 104(a) or 104(b) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). Prohibited discharges include, but are not limited to: https://library.municode.com/HTML/16588/level2/TIT8HESA_CH8.32STWAMAP000.html Page 8 of 17 Chapter 8.32 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT AND POLLUTION CONTROL 6/6/14, 10:02 AM 1. The discharge of runoff from mobile auto washing, steam cleaning, mobile carpet cleaning, and other such mobile commercial and industrial operations (excluding non-commercial car washing by residents and non-profit organizations); 2. Discharges from areas where repair of machinery and equipment, including motor vehicles, which are visibly leaking oil, fluid or antifreeze, is undertaken; 3. Discharges of runoff from areas where materials containing grease, oil, or other hazardous substances (e.g., motor vehicle parts) are stored, and discharges from uncovered receptacles containing hazardous materials; 4. The discharge of chlorinated/brominated swimming pool water and filter backwash; 5. Discharges of runoff from the washing of toxic materials from paved or unpaved areas; 6. Discharges from the washing out of concrete or cement laden wash water from concrete trucks, pumps, tools, and equipment; 7. Discharges of any pesticide, fungicide, or herbicide, banned by the USEPA or the California Department of Pesticide Regulation; 8. Discharge of any food or food processing wastes; 9. Discharge of any fuel and chemical wastes, animal wastes, garbage, batteries, and other materials that have potential adverse impacts on water quality; and 10. The disposal of hazardous wastes into trash containers that causes a direct or indirect discharge to the municipal storm water system. F. Discharges in Violation of the Municipal NPDES Permit. Any discharge that would result in or contribute to a violation of the Municipal NPDES Permit, either separately or in combination with other discharges, is prohibited. Liability for any such discharge shall be the responsibility of the person(s) causing or responsible for the discharge, and such person(s) shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City from all losses, liabilities, claims or causes of actions in any administrative or judicial action relating to such discharge. (Ord. No. 334. § 3(Exh. A), 6-24-2013) 8.32.070 Exempted discharges, or conditionally exempted discharges or designated discharges. Discharges from those activities specifically identified in, or pursuant to, the Municipal NPDES Permit as being exempted discharges, or conditionally exempted discharges, shall not be considered a violation of this chapter; provided, that any applicable BMPs developed pursuant to the Municipal NPDES Permit are implemented to minimize any adverse impacts from such identified sources and that required conditions outlined in the Municipal NPDES Permit are met prior to discharge. (Ord. No. 334. § 3(Exh. A). 6-24-2013) 8.32.080 Good housekeeping provisions. c Owners and occupants of property within the City shall implement Best Management Practices to prevent or reduce the discharge of pollutants to the municipal storm water system to the maximum extent practicable. Treatment and structural Best Management Practices shall be properly operated and maintained to prevent the breeding of vectors. Implementation includes, but is not limited to: A. Septic Waste. No person shall leave, deposit, discharge, dump or otherwise expose any chemical or septic waste to precipitation. https://library.municode.com/HTML/16588/level2/TIT8HESA CH8.32STWAMAP000.html Page 9 of 17 Chapter 8.32 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT AND POLLUTION CONTROL 6/6/14, 10:02 AM B. Use of Water. Runoff of water used for irrigation purposes shall be minimized to the maximum extent practicable. Runoff of water from the conditionally exempt washing down of paved areas shall be minimized to the maximum extent practicable. Conditionally exempt non -storm water discharges of roadway/driveway wash water only include those discharges resulting from use of high pressure, low volume spray washing using only potable water with no cleaning agents. Conditionally exempt non -storm water discharges of roadway/driveway wash water do not include hosing of any driveway or roadway with a garden hose with a pressure nozzle. C. Storage of Materials, Machinery, and Equipment. Machinery or equipment that is to be repaired or maintained in areas susceptible to or exposed to storm water, shall be placed in a manner so that leaks, spills and other maintenance -related pollutants are not discharged to the MS4. D. Removal and Disposal of Debris from Institutional Motor Vehicle Parking Lots. Institutional motor vehicle parking lots with more than twenty-five parking spaces that are located in areas potentially exposed to storm water shall have debris removed in an effective manner regularly from such parking lots. E. Best Management Practices. Best Management Practices shall be used in areas exposed to storm water for the removal and lawful disposal of all fuels, chemicals, fuel and chemical wastes, animal wastes, garbage, batteries, or other materials which have potential adverse impacts on water quality. (Ord. No. 334, § 3(Exir. A). 6-24-2013) 8.32.090 Requirements for construction activities. 7 A. Each industrial discharger, discharger associated with construction activity, or other discharger described in any general storm water permit addressing such discharges, as may be issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the State Water Resources Control Board, or the Regional Board, shall comply with all requirements of such permit. Each discharger identified in an individual NPDES permit shall comply with and undertake all activities required by such permit. Proof of compliance with any such permit may be required in a form acceptable to the Authorized Enforcement Officer prior to the issuance of any grading, building or occupancy permits, or any other type of permit or license issued by the City. B. Storm water runoff containing sediment, construction materials or other pollutants from the construction site and any adjacent staging, storage or parking areas shall be reduced to the maximum extent practicable. The following shall apply to all construction projects within the City, regardless of project size, and shall be required from the time of land clearing, demolition, or commencement of construction until final approval: 1. 2. 3. Sediment, construction wastes, trash and other pollutants from construction activities shall be reduced to the maximum extent practicable. Structural controls such as sediment barriers, plastic sheeting, detention ponds, filters, berms, and similar controls shall be utilized to the maximum extent practicable in order to minimize the escape of sediment and other pollutants from the site. All excavated soil shall be located on the site in a manner that minimizes the amount of sediment running onto the street, drainage facilities or adjacent properties. Soil piles not actively in use shall be bermed or covered with plastic or similar materials until the soil is either used or removed from the site. https://library.municode.com/HTML/16588/level2/TIT8HESA CH8.32STWAMAP000.html Page 10 of 17 Chapter 8.32 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT AND POLLUTION CONTROL 6/6/14, 10:02 AM C. D. E. F. G. 4. No washing of construction or other vehicles is permitted adjacent to a construction site. No water from the washing of construction vehicle of equipment on the construction site is permitted to run off the construction site and enter the municipal storm water system. 5. Trash receptacles must be situated at convenient locations on construction sites and must be maintained in such a manner that trash and litter does not accumulate on the site nor migrate off site. Trash receptacles must be covered at the end of each business day and during rain events. 6. Erosion from slopes and channels must be controlled through the effective combination of Best Management Practices. Construction sites where the construction activity covers less than one acre must implement an effective combination of erosion and sediment control BMPs from the Municipal NPDES Permit to prevent erosion and sediment loss, and the discharge of construction wastes. The owner or authorized representative of the owner must certify in a form acceptable to the Director or duly authorized representative that Best Management Practices to control runoff from construction activity at all construction sites will be implemented prior to the issuance of any Building or Grading permit. Construction sites where the construction activity covers one acre or more must adhere to the requirements set forth in the Municipal NPDES Permit and the Construction General Permit. A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for construction sites of one acre or greater shall be developed by a Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) consistent with the Municipal NPDES Permit. The SWPPP must include all elements required by the Construction General Permit. SWPPPs must be prepared in accordance with their calculated risk level per the Construction General Permit. Such plans must be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to the issuance of building or grading permits. BMPs selected for erosion and sediment control shall be detailed in the SWPPP. BMPs shall be selected from the Municipal NPDES Permit, as applicable, and, at a minimum, shall include those BMPs specified in Attachments C, D, and E of the Construction General Permit based on the project risk level. Selected BMPs must be selected, designed, implemented, and maintained in accordance with the BMP technical standards presented in the latest version of the California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA) Stormwater Best Management Practice Handbook for Construction; or Caltrans Stormwater Quality Handbook, Construction Site Best Management Practices Manual and addenda. Roadway paving and repair projects must implement at a minimum the BMPs listed in the Municipal NPDES Permit. Roadway paving or repair projects greater than one acre in size shall also abide by the Construction General Permit, and implement all necessary BMPs as required for coverage under the Construction General Permit. 8.32.095 Planning and Land Development Program requirements for New Development and Redevelopment projects. A. The following New Development and Redevelopment projects are required to comply with the Municipal NPDES Permit: 1. Development projects, including the construction of new single family residential homes, equal to one acre or greater of disturbed area and adding more than ten thousand square feet of impervious area; 2. Parking Tots with five thousand square feet or more of impervious area or with twenty-five or https://library.municode.com/HTML/16588/level2/TIT8HESA CH8.32STWAMAP000.html Page 11 of 17 Chapter 8.32 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT AND POLLUTION CONTROL 6/6/14, 10:02 AM more parking spaces; 3. Single family hillside residential developments or redevelopments; 4. Redevelopment projects in subject categories that meet Redevelopment thresholds (pursuant to the Municipal NPDES Permit), which include: (a) Land -disturbing activities which create, add, or replace ten thousand square feet or more of impervious surface area on lots developed with single family dwellings and/or accessory structures; and (b) Land -disturbing activities which create, add, or replace five thousand square feet or more of impervious surface area on an already developed site excluding lots developed with single family dwellings and accessory structures. (c) Where Redevelopment results in an alteration to more than fifty percent of impervious surfaces of a previously existing development, and the existing development was not subject to post -development storm water quality control requirements, the entire Project must be mitigated. (d) Where Redevelopment results in an alteration to less than fifty percent of impervious surfaces of a previously existing development, and the existing development was not subject to post -development storm water quality control requirements, only the alteration must be mitigated, and not the entire development. 5. Roadway construction with ten thousand square feet or more of impervious surface area shall follow USEPA guidance regarding Managing Wet Weather with Green Infrastructure: Green Streets (December 2008 EPA -833-F-08-009) to the maximum extent practicable. 6. Any New Development or Redevelopment project located in or directly adjacent to or discharging directly into a Significant Ecological Area (as defined herein), where the development will: (a) Discharge storm water that is likely to impact a sensitive biological species or habitat; and (b) Create two thousand five hundred square feet or more of impervious surface area. EXCEPTIONS. The fulluwirly do not constitute New Development or Redevelopment: 1. Routine maintenance activities conducted to maintain original line and grade, hydraulic capacity, original purpose of facility, or emergency redevelopment activity required to protect public health and safety. 2. Discretionary permit projects or phased project applications which have been deemed complete by February 8, 2013, and which have not received an extension of time. 3. Discretionary permit projects with a valid vesting tentative map. B. Incorporation of Planning and Land Development Program requirements into Project Plans. 1. New Development and Redevelopment projects are required to control pollutants and runoff volume from the project site by minimizing the impervious surface area and controlling runoff through infiltration, bioretention, and/or rainfall harvest and use, in accordance with the standards set forth in the Municipal NPDES Permit. 2. An applicant for a New Development or a Redevelopment Project identified in Section 8.32.095(A) of this chapter shall incorporate into the applicant's project plans a Post Construction Storm Water Mitigation Plan which includes those Best Management Practices necessary to control storm water pollution from the completed project. Structural or Treatment https://library.municode.com/HTML/16588/level2/TIT8HESA CH8.32STWAMAP000.html Page 12 of 17 Chapter 8.32 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT AND POLLUTION CONTROL 6/6/14, 10:02 AM Control BMPs (including, as applicable, post -construction Treatment Control BMPs) set forth in project plans shall meet the design standards set forth in the current Municipal NPDES Permit. 3. To the extent that the City may lawfully impose conditions, mitigation measures, or other requirements on the development or construction of a single-family home in a hillside area, a single-family hillside home Development or Redevelopment project shall implement mitigation measures to: (a) Conserve natural areas; (b) Protect slopes and channels; (c) Provide storm drain system stenciling and signage; (d) Divert roof runoff to vegetated areas before discharge unless the diversion would result in slope instability; and (e) Direct surface flow to vegetated areas before discharge unless the diversion would result in slope instability. 4. New Development/Redevelopment Project Performance Criteria: Post -construction control BMPs to mitigate stormwater pollution are required for all new development and redevelopment projects identified in Section 8.32.095(A) of this chapter unless alternative measures are allowed as provided in the Municipal NPDES Permit. BMPs must be implemented to retain on -site the Stormwater Quality Design Volume (SWQDv), defined as runoff from either: (a) Three -quarter -inch, twenty -four-hour rain event; or (b) The eighty-fifth percentile, twenty -four-hour event, as determined from the Los Angeles County eighty-fifth percentile precipitation isohyetal map, whichever is greater. BMPs shall meet the design specifications and on -site retention potential outlined in the Municipal NPDES Permit. For projects unable to retain one hundred percent of the SWQDv on -site due to technical infeasibility as defined in the Municipal NPDES Permit, projects must implement alternative compliance measures in accordance with the Municipal NPDES Permit. Single family hillside home development projects are exempt from the New Development/Redevelopment Project Performance Criteria of the Municipal NPDES Permit unless they create, add or replace ten thousand square feet of impervious surface area. 5. Hydromodification Control Criteria. (a) All non-exempt New Development and Redevelopment projects located within natural drainage systems as defined in Section 8.32.040 of this chapter must implement hydrologic control measures to prevent accelerated downstream erosion and to protect stream habitat in natural drainage systems. Projects exempt from hydromodification controls are listed in the Municipal NPDES Permit. (b) The following New Development and Redevelopment projects must include one, or a combination of, hydromodification control BMPs, Low Impact Development (LID) strategies, or stream and riparian buffer restoration measures: i• Projects on single family lots that create, add, or replace ten thousand square feet or more of impervious surface area are required to implement LID BMPs in accordance with parts B.1 through B.4 of this Section. Single family homes implementing such BMPs will satisfy the hydromodification control requirements of the Municipal NPDES Permit. https://library.municode.com/HTML/16588/level2/TIT8HESA CH8.32STWAMAP000.html Page 13 of 17 Chapter 8.32 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT AND POLLUTION CONTROL 6/6/14, 10:02 AM ii. Projects on non -single family lots disturbing an area greater than one acre but less than fifty acres within natural drainage systems must demonstrate one of the following: a. The project has been designed to retain on -site, through infiltration, evapotranspiration, and/or harvest and use, the storm water volume from the runoff of the ninety-fifth percentile, twenty -four-hour storm; or b. The runoff flow rate, volume, velocity, and duration for the post - development condition do not exceed the pre -development condition for the two-year, twenty -four-hour rainfall event; or C. The erosion potential (Ep) in the receiving water channel will approximate one, as determined by a Hydromodification Analysis Study and the equation presented in Attachment J of the Municipal NPDES Permit, or other approved equations. C. Issuance of Final Approval. As a condition for issuing final approval for New Development or Redevelopment projects identified in Section 8.32.095(A), the Authorized Enforcement Officer shall require property owners or their representative(s) to build all the storm water pollution control Best Management Practices and structural or treatment control BMPs that are shown on the approved project plans and to submit a signed certification statement stating that the site and all structural or treatment control BMPs will be maintained in compliance with the Municipal NPDES Permit and other applicable regulatory requirements including the following words: "SHOULD THE ABOVE REPRESENTATION BE INCORRECT, WE UNDERSTAND AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT WE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST OF CORRECTING ANY DEFICIENCY IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THE ABOVE CONDITION AS WELL AS PAYMENT OF APPLICABLE ADMINISTRATIVE AND/OR CIVIL REMEDIES. WE UNDERSTAND THAT THE CITY WILL RELY ON THE REPRESENTATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS STATEMENT AS HAVING ACHIEVED OUR OBLIGATION FOR COMPLIANCE WITH STORM WATER REQUIREMENTS AND SIGN THIS CERTIFICATION VOLUNTARILY, WITHOUT PURPOSE OF EVASION AND OF OUR OWN FREE WILL AND WITH FULL KNOWLEDGE OF ITS SIGNIFICANCE." With the exception of Simple LID BMPs (as defined in Section 8.32.040) implemented on lots developed with single family residences, project owners shall provide an operation and maintenance plan, monitoring plan where required, and verification of ongoing maintenance provisions for LID practices, Treatment Control BMPs, and Hydromodification Control BMPs including but not limited to: final map conditions, legal agreements, covenants, conditions or restrictions, CEQA mitigation requirements, conditional use permits, and/or other legally binding maintenance agreements. These maintenance records must be kept on site for treatment BMPs implemented on single family residences. D. Transfer of Properties Subject to Requirement for Maintenance of Structural and Treatment Control BMPs. 1. The transfer or lease of a property subject to a requirement for maintenance of structural and treatment control BMPs shall include conditions requiring the transferee and its successors and assigns to either (a) assume responsibility for maintenance of any existing structural or treatment control BMP or (b) to replace an existing structural or treatment control BMP with new control measures or BMPs meeting the then current standards of the City and the Municipal NPDES Permit. Such requirement shall be included in any sale or lease agreement or deed for such property. The condition of transfer shall include a provision that the successor property owner or lessee conduct maintenance inspections of all structural or treatment control BMPs at least once a year and retain proof of inspection. https://library.municode.com/HTML/16588/level2/TIT8HESA CH8.32STWAMAP000.html Page 14 of 17 Chapter 8.32 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT AND POLLUTION CONTROL 6/6/14, 10:02 AM 2. If structural or treatment control BMPs are located within an area proposed for dedication to a public agency, they will be the responsibility of the developer until the dedication is accepted. E. CEQA. Provisions of this section shall be complementary to, and shall not replace, any applicable requirements for storm water mitigation required under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Ord. No. 334. § 3(Fxh A). 6-24-2013) 8.32.100 Enforcement. e A. Violations Deemed a Public Nuisance. B. C. D. 1. Any condition caused or permitted to exist in violation of: (a) Any of the provisions of this chapter; or (b) Any failure to comply with any applicable requirement of the Municipal NPDES Permit, an appruved Post -Construction Stu' In Water Mitigation Plan, or an approved SWPPP with respect to a property; or (c) Any false certification or verification, or any failure to comply with a certification or verification provided by a project applicant or the applicant's successor in interest; or (d) Any failure to piupeily operate and maintain any structural or treatment control BMP on a property in accordance with an approved SWPPP and/or Post -Construction Storm Water Mitigation Plan or the Municipal NPDES Permit, is determined to be a threat to the public health, safety and welfare, is declared and deemed a public nuisance, and may be abated or restored by any authorized enforcement officer, and a civil or criminal action to abate, enjoin or otherwise compel the cessation of such nuisance may be brought by the City Attorney. 2. The cost of such abatement and restoration shall be borne by the owner of the property and the cost thereof shall be invoiced to the owner of the property, as provided by law or ordinance for the recovery of nuisance abatement costs. 3. If any violation of this chapter constitutes a seasonal and recurrent nuisance, the City Manager shall so declare. The failure of any person to take appropriate annual precautions to prevent storm water pollution after written notice of a determination under this paragraph shall constitute a public nuisance and a violation of this chapter. Concealment. Causing, permitting, aiding, abetting or concealing a violation of any provision of this chapter shall constitute a violation of such provision. Civil Actions. In addition to any other remedies provided in this section, any violation of this chapter may be enforced by civil action brought by the City. In any such action, the City may seek, as appropriate, any or all of the following remedies: 1. A temporary and/or permanent injunction; 2. Assessment of the violator for the costs of any investigation, inspection or monitoring survey which led to the establishment of the violation, and for the reasonable costs of preparing and bringing legal action under this subsection; 3. Costs incurred in removing, correcting or terminating the adverse effects resulting from violation; and 4. Compensatory damages for loss or destruction to water quality, wildlife, fish and aquatic life. Administrative Enforcement Powers. In addition to the other enforcement powers and remedies established by this chapter, the authorized enforcement officer has the authority to utilize the following administrative remedies: 1. Cease and Desist Orders. When an authorized enforcement officer finds that a discharge has https://library.municode.com/HTML/16588/level2/TIT8HESA_CH8.32STWAMAP000.html Page 15 of 17 Chapter 8.32 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT AND POLLUTION CONTROL 6/6/14, 10:02 AM E. F. G. H. taken place or is likely to take place in violation of this chapter, the officer may issue an order to cease and desist such discharge, or practice, or operation likely to cause such discharge and direct that those persons not complying shall: (i) comply with the requirement, (ii) comply with a time schedule for compliance, and (iii) take appropriate remedial or preventive action to prevent the violation from recurring. 2. Notice to Clean. Whenever an authorized enforcement officer finds any oil, earth, debris, grass, weeds, dead trees, tin cans, rubbish, refuse, waste or any other material of any kind, in or upon the roadway or trail abutting or adjoining any parcel of land, or upon any parcel of land or grounds, which may result in pollutants entering the MS4 or a non -storm water discharge to the MS4, the officer may give notice to the owner or occupant of the adjacent property to remove such oil, earth, debris, grass, weeds, dead trees, tin cans, rubbish, refuse, waste or other material, in any manner that the officer may reasonably provide. The recipient of such notice shall undertake the activities as described in the notice. Penalties. Violation of this chapter shall be punishable as a misdemeanor, punishable as set forth in Section 1.08.020(A) of this code. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. Permit Revocation. To the extent the City makes a provision of this chapter or any identified BMP a condition of approval to the issuance of a permit or license, any person in violation of such condition is subject to the permit revocation procedures set forth in this code. Remedies. Remedies specified in this chapter are in addition to and do not supersede or limit any and all other remedies, civil or criminal. The remedies provided for herein shall be cumulative and not exclusive. Authority to Carry Out Inspections, Conduct Samplings, and Establishing Sampling Devices. The Authorized Enforcement Officer may carry out all inspections, surveillance, and monitoring procedures necessary to determine compliance and noncompliance with the Municipal NPDES Permit, including the prohibition of non -storm water discharges into the MS4 and receiving waters. With the consent of the owner or occupant or pursuant to an inspection warrant, any Authorized Enforcement Officer may establish on any property such devices as necessary to conduct sampling and monitoring activities necessary to determining the concentrations of pollutants in storm water and/or non -storm water runoff. The inspections provided for herein may include but are not limited to: 1. Inspecting efficiency or adequacy of construction or post construction BMPs; 2. Inspection, sampling and testing any area runoff, soils in areas subject to runoff, and or treatment system discharges; 3. Inspection of the integrity of all storm drain and sanitary sewer systems, including the use of smoke and dye tests and video survey of such pipes and conveyance systems; 4. Inspection of all records of the owner, contractor, developer or occupant of public or private property relating to BMP inspections conducted by the owner, contractor, developer or occupant and obtaining copies of such records as necessary; and 5. Identifying points of storm water discharge from the premises whether surface or subsurface and locating any illicit connection or discharge. (Ord. No. 334, § 3(Exh. A), 6-24-2013) 8.32.110 No taking. The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed or operate to deprive any property owner of substantially all of the market value of such owner's property or otherwise constitute an unconstitutional https://library.municode.com/HTML/16588/level2/TIT8HESA_CH8.32STWAMAP000.html Page 16 of 17 Chapter 8.32 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT AND POLLUTION CONTROL 6/6/14, 10:02 AM taking without compensation. (Ord. No. 334, § 3(Exh A), 6-24-2013) FOOTNOTE(S): --- (5) --- Editor's note-- Ord Nn 3.?4. § 3(Fxh A). adopted .tune 24, 2013, amended ch. 8.32 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former ch. 8.32; §§ 8.32.010 •8.32.110, pertained to storm water and urban runoff pollution control, and derived hum Orel. No. 267. § 1(part). adopted 1996; Ord Nn 2174, §§ 1-6, adopted 2001, Ord. No. 289-U, §§ 1-8, 10-15, adopted 2002. (Back) https://library.municode.com/HTML/16588/level2/TIT8HESA CH8.32STWAMAP000.html Page 17 of 17 erre/ Real, geeed INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 www.Rolling-Hills.org RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT HIGHLIGHTS NOTE: According to Section 17.24.020 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, illegal uses or structures are required to be made conforming or shall be removed. Therefore, you may be required to modify or remove any unauthorized or unlawful use or structure on your property prior to or in conjunction with application for any development. In addition, pursuant to Resolution No. 1064 of the City Council, any use or structure which would require a discretionary permit but which is conducted without the acquisition of said permit, shall be subject to retroactive discretionary permit process, and is subject to higher application fee. All property in the City of Rolling Hills is subject to the laws and regulations of two governing entities: THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS and THE ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION. The duties and obligations of the City and Community Association are totally separate and distinct. Following are some of the highlights of the more important facts from the CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ZONING CODE relating to uses and construction on property in this unique community: SETBACKS: Front yard - 50' from front easement line in RA -S-1 and RA -S-2 Zones Side yards - 20' from property line in RA -S-1 Zone 35' from property line in RA -S-2 Zone Rear yard - 50' from property line in RA -S-1 and RA -S-2 Zones * For corner lots and through lots see Section 17.16.120, 17.16.130 and 17.12.250 * For stables and other animal keeping structures see section 17.18 EASEMENTS All property is subject to perimeter easements varying in width around each property boundary and road easements, granted by the property owner to the Community Association, a corporation, or another person or entity for the purpose of construction and / or maintenance and use of streets, driveways, trails, utilities, drainage facilities, sewers, open space, and/ or a combination of these uses. The Community Association requires that all easements must be kept free of buildings, fences, plantings or other obstructions. For questions on easements and trails contact the Community Association. PERMITTED USES IN RA -S-1 AND RA -S-2 ZONES 1. Single family residence with minimum two car garage 2. Tree, bush, and field crops ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES (not permitted in the front yard, or in any setbacks - except that a barn may encroach.25' into the rear setback (see Sections 17.16.140, 17.16.150, 17.16.190, 17.16.200 for exceptions). These uses may be approved over the counter. 1. Barn/ stable without grading- max. 200 sq.ft. 2. Corral/pen/turnout without grading 3. Greenhouse- max. 200 sq.ft. 4. Gazebo, outdoor barbecue /fireplace 5. Noncommercial radio antenna 6. Domestic animals/no swine 7. Aggregate of 3 recreational vehicles/boats/ trailers/horse trailers (may be in driveways) 8. Satellite dish antenna 9. Swimming pool/spa/jet pool - less than 800 sq.ft. 10. Playhouse and playground equipment (Section 17.16.200) 11. Walls up to 3' (Section 17.16.150) 12. Cabana, recreation room, storage room, hobby shop, guest house - max. 200 sq.ft. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) WITH SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE (not permitted in the front yard or in any setback, except for driveway/ Planning Commission approval and City Council concurrence of development plans are required for all uses and structures requiring a CUP. 1. More than one driveway 5. Guest house - over 200 sq.ft. & max. 800 sq.ft. 2. Cabana, detached rec. room, storage room, 6. Horseback riding ring hobby shop - over 200 sq.ft. & max. 800 7. Mixed use structure sq.ft. (sleeping facilities prohibited) 8. Recreational game court (i.e. tennis court) 3. Corral/pen requiring grading & over 550 sq.ft. 9. Stable - over 200 sq.ft. 4. Detached garage SITE PLAN REVIEW Planning Commission approval and City Council concurrence of development plans are required for any of the following: 1. Any grading requiring grading permit 2. Any new building or structure 3. Expansion, modification, alteration, or repair of any existing residence which (i) requires a grading permit; or (ii) increases the size of the structure by at least 1,000 square feet and has the effect of increasing the size of the structure by more than 25% in any 36 -month period. 4. Lot Line Adjustment 5. Pool/spa 800 sq. ft. or larger 6. Walls higher than 3 ft. The Site Plan must minimize grading; preserve terrain and natural drainage courses; be harmonious in scale and mass with the building pad, the natural terrain, and surrounding residences; preserve native vegetation, mature trees, drainage courses, and land forms; and must be convenient and safe for the movement of pedestrians, equestrians and vehicles. BUILDING HEIGHT Single story. ROOFING Class A roof, non -reflective. (Class A material and assembly). STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE 20% of net lot area maximum. TOTAL LOT COVERAGE 35% of net lot area maximum. (includes structures and flatwork) BUILDING PAD COVERAGE The Planning Commission has established a guideline of 30% coverage. BUILDING PAD SIZE 12,000 square feet minimum (not in setbacks). MAXIMUM DISTURBED AREA 40% of net lot area. (any graded area and impervious surfaces) STABLE & CORRAL (if not built, area must be set aside for future, for min. 450 sq.ft. stable & 550 sq.ft for corral) VIEWS GEOLOGY & SOILS UTILITIES Minimum 200 square foot stable (if built). Minimum 550 square foot corral. Vehicular accessway required, which may not be entirely paved. Neighbors are encouraged to work together to preserve views. Required for all construction. Must be placed underground for all construction. BUILDING PERMITS & SUBDIVISIONS Require approval of City of Rolling Hills, Community Association and L. A. County Building & Safety or Willdan Engineering. The L. A. County Building and Safety - Lomita Office is at 24320 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, CA 90717, phone: (310) 534-3760. The Willdan Engineering Office is at 13191 Crossroads Parkway North, # 405, Industry, CA 91746, phone: (562) 908-6200. THESE HIGHLIGHTS SHOULD BE READ CAREFULLY AND APPLICANTS ARE ADVISED TO CONSULT THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ZONING CODE FOR EXPLANATION OF TERMS AND DETAILED REQIREMENTS. APPLICANTS SHOULD ALSO CONSULT WITH THE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION FOR THEIR BUILDING REGULATIONS. Public/ Flyers / Residential Development — Rev. 2011 ailRall4t9 qee6 INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 DISCHARGE REPORTING AND RESPONSE FORM This form is meant to provide a means for public reporting of illicit discharges / dumping, clogged catch basin inlets, and general stormwater and non-stormwater concerns. Please fill in as much information as you can. Name: (optional) Contact info (email or phone: (optional) Location of concern : (address/intersection) Date & time discovered: Describe the spill / discharge appearance: ----------- -----------____ __------------- (color, odor, oily sheen) Describe the source of the problem (check all that applies): ❑ Leaking septic tank ❑ Manure dumping ❑ Spill from a trash hauler ❑ Flow off of a construction site ❑ Clogged catch basin inlet ❑ Dumping or washing of materials into the street or catch basin, such as: litter, landscape debris, animal waste, food waste ❑ Other / unknown: Describe source type (check all that applies): ❑ Residence ❑ Construction f] Landscaping O Other: Additional Information: Photos- allow field to attach photographs .PEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES Understanding and applying integrated pest management practices can help to control pests while reducing the use of pesticides in and around the home. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an approach to controlling pests that aims to reduce possible hazards to people and the environment by focusing on preventing the problem at the .source and using toxic pesticides as a last resort. Generally IPM suggests controlling pests beginning with design/maintenance practices, then physical or mechanical, then. biological and only using chemical methods for pest management if the other tactics were unable to fix the problem. Resources to assist residents in understanding and applying IPM practices are available at City Hall. POOL & SPA MAINTENANCE & DRAINING Proper pool and spa maintenance protects the environment and the stability of .our slopes and canyons. Conserve water and protect your property by correcting leaks or operational problems right away, especially if there is sudden loss of water. Draining A properly maintained swimming pool rarely requires draining. Use of a floating cover will minimize evaporation from both pools and spas and reduce the buildup of mineral salts due to excessive evaporation. Drain pools only when necessary for repairs or when there is a water quality problem that can not be corrected by other means. Water drained from a pool in the City of Rolling Hills should be removed by tank truck. Pool water drained onto a street or canyon can cause soil saturation and lead to slope and canyon failures. Draining a spa or pool into a septic system will overload and clog the system. Consult a professional before draining --a high groundwater table associated with natural springs or heavy rains can heave an empty pool upward under hydrostatic pressure and cause tremendous damage. City of Rolling Hills 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 310-377-1521 a/Re14'09 get4 INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 PREVENT MANURE AND OTHER CHEMICALS FROM ENTERING INTO THE CANYONS AND STORM DRAINS Over 160 toxic chemicals, many of them carcinogens, have been identified in the urban run-off that flows through the storm drains into our coastal waters everyday. Manure is one such substance, which contains Nitrogen and phosphorus that pose a hazard to aquatic and human life when they enter the ocean. The Federal Clean Water Act, the National Pollution Discharge Elimination Act and City's Storm Water Management and Pollution Control Ordinance (Chapter 8.32 of the Municipal Code), prohibits discharge of pollutants, which includes "animal waste" into natural drainage courses, canyons and storm drains. In addition, the regulations require that manure be removed from properties on a weekly basis. Please do not deposit manure on slopes, canyons or on un-vegetated areas. Without irrigation and plants to uptake the nutrients the Nitrogen and phosphorus especially will just lie there until the first storm comes along and washes them into canyons, and ultimately into waterways. A thin layer of manure may be spread on level terrain in vegetated areas only. You can have the manure removed from your property by contacting the City's franchise hauler, Allied Waste, at 888-742-5234. For more information on managing manure and other chemicals please contact City Hall at 310 377-1521 or check out the many websites on this topic including www.888CleanLA.com COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 4\\� BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION n%rce s BARRIERS FOR SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS AND HOT TUBS FOR R-3 OCCUPANCIES FOR UNINCORPORATED LOS ANGELES COUNTY As required by Chapter 11.50 of the Los Angeles County Health and Safety Code and by Los Angeles County Ordinance Nos. 95-0039 and 96-0017. Where Required The swimming pool "Fencing" Ordinance in Los Angeles County requires that all indoor and outdoor swimming pools, spas and/or hot tubs or other artificially created pools (collectively referred to herein as swimming pools) for R-3 occupancies, more than two feet in depth, be surrounded by a protective barrier. This barrier is a fence, wall, building wall, or a combination thereof, which completely surrounds the swimming pool and obstructs access to the swimming pool from off -site or from doors leading directly from the dwelling unit to the swimming pool. Where an above -ground swimming pool structure is used as a barrier or where the barrier is mounted on top of the swimming pool structure, the ladder or steps shall be secured to prevent access or they shall be surrounded by a barrier. General Requirements • The top of the barrier shall be at least 60 inches above grade. Exception: Barriers which separate doors of a dwelling unit with direct access to a swimming pool from the swimming pool (herein referred to as separation fences) shall be at least 48 inches above grade. • Maximum vertical clearance between grade and the bottom of the barrier shall be 2 inches above earth, or 4 inches above a solid surface such as a concrete deck. • When the barrier is mounted on top of the above -ground pool structure, the maximum vertical clearance between the top of the pool structure and the bottom of the barrier shall be 4 inches. • Any decorative design work on the side away from the swimming pool, such as protrusions, indentations, or cutouts, which render the barrier easily climbable, is prohibited. • Openings in the barrier shall not allow passage of a 1-3/4 -inch diameter sphere. Exceptions: a) When vertical spacing between such openings is 45 inches or more, the openings shall not allow passage of a 4 -inch diameter sphere. b) For fencing composed of vertical and horizontal members, the spacing between vertical members may be increased up to 4 inches when the distance between the tops of horizontal members is 45 inches or more. • When barriers have horizontal members spaced less than 45 inches apart, the horizontal members shall be placed on the pool side of the barrier. Existing Fencing Portions of the protective barrier comprised of pre-existing fencing which complies with the provisions of Chapter 11.50 of the Health and Safety Code need not comply with the new requirements of Ordinance No. 95- 0039 listed above under General Requirements. Exception: Separation Fences. Wood Fences Redwood or pressure treated posts shall be no less than 3 inches by 3 inches, set no more than 10 feet apart, and embedded at least 18 inches in the ground. Vertical boards at least 1/2 -inch thick shall be fastened securely to no less than two horizontal rails at least 2 inches by 3 inches in cross section. Wire Fences Chain link fences used as the barrier shall not be less than 11 gage, with galvanized pipe posts of at least 1- 1/4 -inch diameter spaced not more than 10 feet apart. Posts shall be set not less than 12 inches into concrete, in post holes 6 inches in diameter and 18 inches deep. Lattice fences shall have maximum openings of 1-3/4 -inches. Page 1 of 2 Masonry Walls Masonry fences shall be supported on a foundation of concrete extending not less than 12 inches below grade, not less than 12 inches in width, and not less than six inches in thickness. Wall steel, when required, shall be embedded.16 diameters into the footing. Separation Fences, Self -latching, Self -closing Doors, Alarms and Spa Covers Where a building wall of a Group R, Division 3 Occupancy dwelling unit serves as a part of the barrier and the building wall has door opening(s) which provide direct access to the swimming pool, a wall or fence (herein referred to as a Separation Fence) shall be provided so as to prevent direct access from the house to the swimming pool. The Separation Fence shall comply with the requirements stated under General Requirements. Exception: When approved by the building official, one of the following may be used instead of a Separation Fence: 1) Self -closing and self -latching devices installed on all doors with direct access tb the swimming pool with the release mechanism located at a minimum of 54 inches above the floor. 2) An alarm installed on all doors with direct access to the pool. The alarm shall sound continuously for a minimum of 30 seconds within 7 seconds after the door and its screen, if present, are opened, and be capable of providing a sound pressure level of not less than 85 dBA when measured indoors at 10 feet. The alarm shall automatically rest under all conditions. The alarm system shall be equipped with a manual means, such as a touchpad or switch, to temporarily deactivate the alarm for a single opening. Such deactivation shall last no longer than 15 seconds. The deactivation switch shall be located at least 54 inches above the threshold of the door. 3) A lockable spa cover complying with ASTM F 1346. 4) Other means of protection may be acceptable so long as the degree of protection afforded is not less than that afforded by any of the devices described above. Pedestrian Access Gates Pedestrian walkway access gates shall meet fence requirements for height and durability and shall be self - closing and have a self -latching device. Where the release mechanism of the self -latching device is located less than 54 inches from the bottom of the gate, (1) the release mechanism shall be located on the swimming pool side of the barrier at least 3 inches below the top of the gate, and (2) the gate and barrier shall have no openings greater than 1/2 inch within 18 inches of the release mechanism. Pedestrian walkway access gates shall swing away from the swimming pool. Any gates other than pedestrian walkway access gates shall be equipped with lockable hardware or padlocks and shall remain locked at all times when not in use. Prohibited Doors and Gates The following doors and gates are prohibited as part of the swimming pool enclosure due to intrinsic problems with self -closing or self -latching devices. •• • •Double doors or pairs of gates. •• • •Doors or gates wider than 4 feet (except sliding glass doors). •• • •Driveway gates. • • • •Overhead garage doors. Security Additional locking devices, hooks or bolts may be installed for security of the premises, provided normal satisfactory operation of the required self -closing and self -latching systems is maintained. Inquiries and Complaints Any inquiries and complaints regarding protection or nonconforming conditions should be made to the nearest Sheriffs Station. Rev. 5.20-2004 Page 2 of 2 C;ty /,eo lln, Jd,�lG INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1521 FAX: (310) 377.7288 POLICY CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING MINOR AND MAJOR MODIFICATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS It is the intent of every approval that the project be developed in substantial compliance with the plans submitted and approved by the Planning Commission or City Council, on appeal. The City recognizes that modifications and adjustments to projects are sometimes necessary due to field conditions or other aspects of the development. With this in mind the City adopted provisions in Sections 17.38.065, 17.42.065 and 17.46.070 of the Zoning Ordinance which state that after a Variance, Conditional Use Permit or a Site Plan Review application has been approved, the City Manager or the Planning Commission - while construction is taking place - may consider modification(s) to the approved plans and/or to any conditions imposed, when requested by the applicant. The City Manager or his designee has the authority to review and act upon minor modifications, and the Planning Commission has the authority to review and act upon major modifications. Minor modifications when approved by the City Manager, or his designee, are considered an administrative action and do not require a public hearing. Major modifications are recognized as a new project and are subject to a public hearing. Any proposed modification that triggers discretionary review is considered "major" modification. Pursuant to the above provisions of approval of discretionary permits, staff is required to establish criteria for minor and major modifications. The following is a list of projects that are intended to serve as an illustrative guideline to determine if a project modification is to be deemed "minor" or "major". The list is not all-inclusive. Other and/or similar requests for modifications may not always be based on the examples listed therein. Prior to rendering a decision as to whether the proposed project could be considered "minor" or "major," City staff evaluates the Planning Commission's or City Council's conditions of approval imposed at the time the project was initially approved, records and minutes of the public hearings and the property's prior history. Staff may also require that the applicant notify neighbors and inform them of the proposed project amendment. Policy- approved by the Planning Commission 3/20/2012 0, Printed on Recycled Paper EXAMPLES OF MINOR AND MAJOR MODIFICATIONS TO PROJECTS MINOR MODIFICATION MAJOR MODIFICATION Cut or fill of no more than 3 feet Cut or fill of more than 3 feet Enlarge the building pad or limit of grading by no more than 2,000 sq.ft. when the total disturbance does not exceed the max. permitted of 40%. Enlarge the building pad or limit of grading by more than 2,000 sq.ft. Move a pool or pool equipment area to other location (not triggering discretionary review) Reconfigure a pool/ spa where the total water surface area does not exceed 100 s.f. and which does not trigger SPR Increase of pool size by more than 100 sq.ft. than originally approved Reduce the size of structure; or enlarge structure where trade off is proposed for reducing a structure elsewhere Larger than approved structure, where no trade off is proposed Add or move garden walls or planter walls; extend a wall, (3' high or less) Additional walls, more than 3' high * Raise the building pad, driveway or height of structures by no more than 12 inches Raise the building pad, driveway or height of structures by more than 12 inches Import or export of dirt, 500 c.y. or less, when meet City requirements (Sections 15.04.150 & 15.04.170) Import or export of dirt over 500 c.y. Minor shift of the structure, i.e. move the house or other structures no more than 5 feet in one direction or another; pivot a tennis court by few degrees Additional square footage to a previously approved house/ garage (additions to approved rec.rm., guest hs. andsimilar requires a CUP) Change in slope configuration (from more steep to less steep), where the limit of grading is no greater than 2,000 sq.ft. from the approved limit of grading Change in slope configuration (from less steep to more steep) Add an outdoor kitchen, barbeque, fire place, trellis Modification requiring a second driveway Change out of square footage of structures, where the total structural coverage does not change, (i.e. decrease size of house for additional trellis or for a larger garage; remove attached trellis/porch to construct a detached trellis) Projects, which are determined by the City Manager/Planning Director to be similar to and likely to have similar or greater impacts than those projects enumerated above. Temporary access way for construction materials delivery (may require Bldg. & Safety review) Page 2 of 3 EXAMPLES OF MINOR AND MAJOR MODIFICATIONS TO PROTECTS MINOR MODIFICATION MAJOR MODIFICATION Add a basement (w/o grading) Modification to driveway or approach (Traffic Commission approval is required for new or enlarged driveway approach) Deeper than anticipated excavation for caissons or to locate bedrock, where no additional surface area is graded; or if graded for access or work area, then it must be restored to pre -disturbed condition Projects, which are determined by the City Manager/Planning Director to be similar to and likely to have no greater impacts than those projects enumerated above. Staff's decision may be appealed to the Planning Commission, pursuant to Chapter 17.55 of the Zoning Ordinance. * Every effort is made to allow the least variation in height from approved plans, except in extenuating circumstances where a larger increase has no significant impact, up to 12 inches may be approved. PUBLIC:INACTIVE FILES:Wch Pagc:CONTENT:PLANINING GENERAL:Minor, major mod. policy for website.,ictirx May 2012 Page 3 of 3 'bus Rottia9 errs INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 EXAMPLES OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR REVIEW AND BUILDING PERMITS Prior to commencing any work on your property, please contact the City of Rolling Hills for information on city requirements. The list below represents only a sample of projects and should be used as a guide in advance of contacting the City and before commencing any work. For projects that require building permit(s), the City provides Building and Safety Services through two contracted entities, Los Angeles County and Willdan Engineering. Applicants may choose either service for their Building and Safety needs. The Willdan Engineering process of reviewing projects and issuance of permits is accelerated from that of the LA County process, however, it includes an additional 25% surcharge on all fees. CONTACT INFORMATION: ROLLING HILLS CITY HALL BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT: COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES WILLDAN ENGINEERING ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 310 377-1521 310 534-3760 562 908-6200 310 544-6222 NOTE: A SEPARATE REVIEW AND APPROVAL IS REQUIRED BY THE RHCA PROJECTS NO CITY REVIEW OR PERMIT REQUIRED *STAFF - OVER THE COUNTER REVIEW PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW BUILDING DEPT. REVIEW & PERMIT REQUIRED Tree trimming on private property X Clearing and grubbing of property (no grading) X Re -landscaping (plants only) X Fumigation/pest control X Pathways/walkways (no grading) X • Sprinkler repair X Rev. April 2012 1 YS on Server: General: Projects-req.bld.permits.docx PROJECTS NO CITY REVIEW OR PERMIT REQUIRED *STAFF - OVER THE COUNTER REVIEW PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW BUILDING DEPT. REVIEW & PERMIT REQUIRED Drainage devices (pipes, swales, culverts, dissipaters -no grading) X X Repair deck/patio; change out pavement on patio, deck, drwy & walkway, on grade stairs X Driveways- new, widened or relocated ** X Driveways -second, except. to stable** X Walkways, drwys more than 30" above grade X X Deck -12" or more above natural grade X X Painting interior/exterior, new floors, change out only cabinets, sinks, showers -no new plumbing or electric X Remodel -interior/exterior, change out or new windows, doors, entryways, porches X X Electrical, plumbing -new or addition to exst. New or change out mechanical -water heater, air conditioner, compressor X X Pond, water feature, fountain (no plumbing) X Pond, water feature, fountain- w/plumbing X X Tree house (max. 64 sf; 8' high) X Tree house -larger than above X X Playground equipment & playground fort (max. 120 sf.; 15' high) X Fort bigger than above X Shed, playhouse up to 120 sf & up to 12' high X Detached accessory structure over 200 sf. (i.e. storage room, cabana, guest house, etc.) X X Detached accessory structure less than 200 sf. (i.e. storage room, cabana, guest house, etc.) X X Rev. April 2012 2 YS on Server: General: Projects-req.bdg. permits.docx PROJECTS NO CITY REVIEW OR PERMIT REQUIRED *STAFF - OVER THE COUNTER REVIEW PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW BUILDING DEPT. REVIEW & PERMIT REQUIRED Pool/spa < 800 sf. X X Pool/spa > 800 sf. X X BBQ, outdoor kitchen, trellis, fire pit, fire place, gazebo, -up to 5 not to exceed 800 sf. total X X As above, more than 5 or > 800 sf. X X Stable, up to 200 sf; run-in shed; corral up to 550 sf. X X Stable, more than 200 sf; corral over 550 sf X X Animal shelter, aviary & similar up to 200 sf X X Animal shelter, aviary & similar more than 200 sf X X Rubble wall, less than 3' X Retaining wall up to 3' X X Retaining wall > 3' X X Non retaining fence < 3' and three -rail fence up to 4.5 ' X Non retaining fence 3'-6' X Non retaining fence 6' or more X X Trellis over driveway X X Fence -chain or wrought iron, < 3' (interior yard only) X Fence -chain or wrought iron, 3'-6' (interior yard only) X Fence -chain or wrought iron, 6' or more (interior yard only) X X Grading (< 3' cut/fill and < 2,000 sf. surface area) X X Grading more than above X X Geological exploration -no grading X Geological exploration -with grading (i.e. access path) X X Import/export of dirt for erosion control w/no grading (up to 500 c.y. total over years) X Rev. April 2012 3 YS on Server: General: Projects-req.bdg.permits.docx • PROJECTS NO CITY REVIEW OR PERMIT REQUIRED *STAFF - OVER THE COUNTER REVIEW PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW BUILDING DEPT. REVIEW & PERMIT REQUIRED Import/export of dirt for erosion control w/grading or if more than 500 c.y. total over years X X Import/export of dirt for construction purposes- up to 500 c.y. X Caissons X X Sports/tennis court (any size) X X Sports/tennis court fence X X • Roof, new or repair X X New residence; addition more than 999 sf. • X X Addition up to 999 sf. to a residence, X X Breezeway, entryways, porte- cochere, covered porches X X Flagpoles X Flagpoles (more than 15' high) . X X Solar panels X X Outdoor lighting X X Undergrounding of Utility lines X X Repair foundation X X * If it is determined from the over-the-counter review that the project does not meet the requirements of the zoning code, (i.e. is in setback, exceeds lot coverage provisions, requires grading. etc.) then the project will have to be submitted for Planning Commission review, or abandoned. ** Traffic Commission Review required. Rev. April 2012 4 YS on Server: General: Projects -re q.bdg.permits.docx eeret Reeeeft, qile4 INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 EXAMPLES OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR REVIEW AND BUILDING PERMITS Prior to commencing any work on your property, please contact the City of Rolling Hills for information on city requirements. The list below represents only a sample of projects and should be used as a guide in advance of contacting the City and before commencing any work. For projects that require building permit(s), the City provides Building and Safety Services through two contracted entities, Los Angeles County and Willdan Engineering. Applicants may choose either service for their Building and Safety needs. The Willdan Engineering process of reviewing projects and issuance of permits is accelerated from that of the LA County process, however, it includes an additional 25% surcharge on all fees. CONTACT INFORMATION: ROLLING HILLS CITY HALL BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT: COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES WILLDAN ENGINEERING ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 310 377-1521 310 534-3760 562 908-6200 310 544-6222 NOME: A SEPARATE REVIEW AND APPROVAL IS REQUIRED BY THE RHCA PROJECTS NO CITY REVIEW OR PERMIT REQUIRED *STAFF - OVER THE COUNTER REVIEW PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW BUILDING DEPT. REVIEW & PERMIT REQUIRED Tree trimming on private property X Clearing and grubbing of property (no grading) X Re -landscaping (plants only) X Fumigation/pest control X Pathways/walkways (no grading) X Sprinkler repair X Rev. April 2012 1 YS on Server: General: Projects -re q.bld.permits.docx PROJECTS NO CITY REVIEW OR PERMIT REQUIRED *STAFF - OVER THE COUNTER REVIEW PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW BUILDING DEPT. REVIEW & PERMIT REQUIRED Drainage devices (pipes, swales, culverts, dissipaters -no grading) X X Repair deck/patio; change out pavement on patio, deck, drwy & walkway, on grade stairs X Driveways- new, widened or relocated ** X Driveways -second, except. to stable** X Walkways, drwys more than 30" above grade X X Deck -12" or more above natural grade X X Painting interior/exterior, new floors, change out only cabinets, sinks, showers -no new plumbing or electric X Remodel -interior/exterior, change out or new windows, doors, entryways, porches X X Electrical, plumbing -new or addition to exst. New or change out mechanical -water heater, air conditioner, compressor X X Pond, water feature, fountain (no plumbing) X Pond, water feature, fountain- w/plumbing X X Tree house (max. 64 sf; 8' high) X Tree house -larger than above X X Playground equipment & playground fort (max. 120 sf.; 15' high) X Fort bigger than above X Shed, playhouse up to 120 sf & up to 12' high X Detached accessory structure over 200 sf. (i.e. storage room, cabana, guest house, etc.) X X Detached accessory structure less than 200 sf. (i.e. storage room, X X Rev. April 2012 2 YS on Server: General: Projects-req.bdg.permits.docx cabana, guest house, etc.) PROJECTS NO CITY REVIEW OR PERMIT REQUIRED *STAFF - OVER THE COUNTER REVIEW PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW BUILDING DEPT. REVIEW & PERMIT REQUIRED Pool/spa < 800 sf. X X Pool/spa > 800 sf. X X BBQ outdoor kitchen, trellis, fire pit, fire place, gazebo, -up to 5 not to exceed 800 sf. total X X As above, more than 5 or > 800 sf. X X Stable, up to 200 sf; run-in shed; corral up to 550 sf. X X Stable, more than 200 sf; corral over 550 sf X X Animal shelter, aviary & similar up to 200 sf X X Animal shelter, aviary & similar more than 200 sf X X Rubble wall, less than 3' X Retaining wall up to 3' X X Retaining wall > 3' X X Non retaining fence < 3' and three -rail fence up to 4.5 ' X Non retaining fence 3'-6' X Non retaining fence 6' or more X X Trellis over driveway X X Fence -chain or wrought iron, < 3' (interior yard only) X Fence -chain or wrought iron, 3'-6' (interior yard only) X Fence -chain or wrought iron, 6' or more (interior yard only) X X Grading (< 3' cut/fill and < 2,000 sf. surface area) X X Grading more than above X X Geological exploration -no grading X Geological exploration -with grading (i.e. access path) X X Import/export of dirt for erosion X Rev. April 2012 3 YS on Server: General: Projects-req.bdg.permits.docx control wino grading (up to 500 c.y. total over years) PROJECTS NO CITY REVIEW OR PERMIT REQUIRED *STAFF - OVER THE COUNTER REVIEW PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW BUILDING DEPT. REVIEW & PERMIT REQUIRED Import/export of dirt for erosion control w/grading or if more than 500 c.y. total over years X X Import/export of dirt for construction purposes- up to 500 c.y. X Caissons X X . Sports/tennis court (any size) X X Sports/tennis court fence X X Roof, new or repair X X New residence; addition more than 999 sf. X X Addition up to 999 sf. to a residence, X X Breezeway, entryways, porte- cochere, covered porches X X Flagpoles X Flagpoles (more than 15' high) X X Solar panels X X Outdoor lighting X X Undergrounding of Utility lines X X Repair foundation X X * If it is determined from the over-the-counter review that the project does not meet the requirements of the zoning code, (i.e. is in setback, exceeds lot coverage provisions, requires grading. etc.) then the project will have to be submitted for Planning Commission review, or abandoned. ** Traffic Commission Review required. Rev. April 2012 - 4 YS on Server: General: Projects-req.bdg.permits.docx erre/ 06 Redept9 qited INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 EXAMPLES OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR REVIEW AND BUILDING PERMITS Prior to commencing any work on your property, please contact the City of Rolling Hills for information on city requirements. The list below represents only a sample of projects and should be used as a guide in advance of contacting the City and before commencing any work. For projects that require building permit(s), the City provides Building and Safety Services through two contracted entities, Los Angeles County and Willdan Engineering. Applicants may choose either service for their Building and Safety needs. The Willdan Engineering process of reviewing projects and issuance of permits is accelerated from that of the LA County process, however, it includes an additional 25% surcharge on all fees. CONTACT INFORMATION: ROLLING HILLS CITY HALL BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT: COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES WILLDAN ENGINEERING ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 310 377-1521 310 534-3760 562 908-6200 310 544-6222 NOTE:! A SEPARATE REVIEW AND APPROVAL IS REQUIRED BY THE RHCA PROJECTS NO CITY REVIEW OR PERMIT REQUIRED *STAFF - OVER THE COUNTER REVIEW PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW BUILDING DEPT. REVIEW & PERMIT REQUIRED Tree trimming on private property X Clearing and grubbing of property (no grading) X Re -landscaping (plants only) X Fumigation/pest control X Pathways/walkways (no grading) X Sprinkler repair X Rev. April 2012 1 YS on Server: General: Projects -re q.bld.permits.docx PROJECTS NO CITY REVIEW OR PERMIT REQUIRED *STAFF - OVER THE COUNTER REVIEW PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW BUILDING DEPT. REVIEW & PERMIT REQUIRED X Drainage devices (pipes, swales, culverts, dissipaters -no grading) X Repair deck/patio; change out pavement on patio, deck, drwy & walkway, on grade stairs X Driveways- new, widened or relocated ** X Driveways -second, except. to stable** X Walkways, drwys more than 30" above grade X X Deck -12" or more above natural grade X X Painting interior/exterior, new floors, change out only cabinets, sinks, showers -no new plumbing or electric X Remodel -interior/exterior, change out or new windows, doors, entryways, porches X X Electrical, plumbing -new or addition to exst. New or change out mechanical -water heater, air conditioner, compressor X X Pond, water feature, fountain (no plumbing) X Pond, water feature, fountain- w/plumbing X X Tree house (max. 64 sf; 8' high) X Tree house -larger than above X X Playground equipment & playground fort (max. 120 sf.; 15' high) X Fort bigger than above X Shed, playhouse up to 120 sf & up to 12' high X Detached accessory structure over 200 sf. (i.e. storage room, cabana, guest house, etc.) X X Detached accessory structure less than 200 sf. (i.e. storage room, cabana, guest house, etc.) X X Rev. April 2012 2 YS on Server: General: Projects-req.bdg.permits.docx PROJECTS NO CITY REVIEW OR PERMIT REQUIRED *STAFF - OVER THE COUNTER REVIEW PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW BUILDING DEPT. REVIEW & PERMIT REQUIRED X Pool/spa < 800 sf. X Pool/spa > 800 sf. X X BBQ, outdoor kitchen, trellis, fire pit, fire place, gazebo, -up to 5 not to exceed 800 sf. total X X As above, more than 5 or > 800 sf. X X Stable, up to 200 sf; run-in shed; corral up to 550 sf. X X Stable, more than 200 sf; corral over 550 sf X X Animal shelter, aviary & similar upto200sf X X Animal shelter, aviary & similar more than 200 sf X X Rubble wall, less than 3' X Retaining wall up to 3' X X Retaining wall > 3' X X Non retaining fence < 3' and three -rail fence up to 4.5 ' X Non retaining fence 3'-6' X Non retaining fence 6' or more X X Trellis over driveway X X Fence -chain or wrought iron, < 3' (interior yard only) X Fence -chain or wrought iron, 3'-6' (interior yard only) X Fence -chain or wrought iron, 6' or more (interior yard only) X X Grading (< 3' cut/fill and < 2,000 sf. surface area) X X Grading more than above X X Geological exploration -no grading X Geological exploration -with grading (i.e. access path) X X Import/export of dirt for erosion control w/no grading (up to 500 c.y. total over years) X Rev. April 2012 3 YS on Server: General: Projects-req.bdgpermits.docx PROJECTS NO CITY REVIEW OR PERMIT REQUIRED *STAFF - OVER THE COUNTER REVIEW PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW BUILDING DEPT. REVIEW & PERMIT REQUIRED X • Import/export of dirt for erosion control w/grading or if more than 500 c.y. total over years X Import/export of dirt for construction purposes- up to 500 c.y. X Caissons X X Sports/tennis court (any size) X X Sports/tennis court fence X X Roof, new or repair X X New residence; addition more than 999 sf. X X Addition up to 999 sf. to a residence, X X Breezeway, entryways, porte- cochere, covered porches X X Flagpoles X Flagpoles (more than 15' high) X X Solar panels X X Outdoor lighting X X Undergrounding of Utility lines X X Repair foundation X X * If it is determined from the over-the-counter review that the project does not meet the requirements of the zoning code, (i.e. is in setback, exceeds lot coverage provisions, requires grading. etc.) then the project will have to be submitted for Planning Commission review, or abandoned. ** Traffic Commission Review required. Rev. April 2012 - 4 YS on Server: General: Projects-req.bdg.permits.docx INSTRUCTIONS AND PROCESS FOR STABLE USE PERMIT APPROVAL (SECTION 17.18.140H) Stables that were constructed prior to September 7, 2011, which were modified without permission and/or without building permits and whichare used for other than agricultural and animal keeping uses, may be administratively approved with a "Stable Use Permit" and building permits for the modifications. Such structures may be approved without requiring an alternate area designated for a stable and corral. A Stable Use Permit grants stable structures the legal right to exist for uses not typical of a stable. ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION To be eligible for a Stable Use Permit the structure must be: a. Legally constructed (with permission and building permits) prior to September 7, 2011, b. Not larger than 800 square feet, c. One story, d. Not located in any setback or front yard, except if in a permitted rear setback, e. Have a stable like appearance on the exterior (or can be modified to have a stable like appearance), f. Used for permitted passive "tack room" activities as defined in Section 17.12.200T (or can be modified to be used for permitted passive activities), and g. Have an adjacent area of minimum of 550 square feet usable for a corral. In addition, the applicant for a Stable Use Permit is required to, a. for submitting a complete application, provide City staff and the building inspector access to inspect the stable and take pictures, b. obtain appropriate building permits for all portions of the structure that have been modified without building permits and for any modifications required as a condition of the Stable Use Permit, and c. not modify the stable further unless it is to accommodate permitted animals or to repair, reroof or maintain such stable within the existing footprint. Stable Use Permit Page 1 of 5 Pursuant to Ord. No. 324, effective Sept. 7, 2011 S4 --c cut_ t �. g,aecexi) -V4 Qom; STEPS IN THE APPROVAL PROCESS 1. The property owner, resident, and/or applicants' representative meets with staff prior to submitting the Stable Use Permit application. 2. Application is submitted to City including: a. Application form and fee. b. Building permits for the structure c. Explanation of current use of the structure. d. Site plan of the property showing property line, easement lines, setbacks, corral area and the stable structure and show the square footage of the stable and corral. (A covered porch is not counted towards the size of the structure). e. Floor plan of the structure and elevation plans. f. Names and addresses of adjacent property owners. (Adjacent means properties, which are separated from subject property only by a street, property line or easement). Signed statements from at least one property owner of each adjacent property stating that he/she/they support or do not object to the current use of the stable and the continued use of the stable in the same manner. g. 3. City staff, including the building inspector, will visit the stable to take pictures on the inside and outside and advise the applicant regarding building permit requirements. 4. Within ten business days of visiting the site and in writing, staff will approve, conditionally approve or deny the Stable Use Permit. 5. After receiving a Stable Use Permit, if required, plans must be submitted to the Building and Safety Department for plan check and construction permits. The City Manager or his/her designee shall refer the Stable Use Permit application to the Planning Commission for consideration if a statement from the adjacent property owner(s) is not received. A notice to all property owners within 1,000 foot radius will be sent at least ten days prior to the hearing. The applicant will be required to provide the names and addresses of the property owners within such radius. The City Manager's decision may be appealed to the Planning Commission pursuant to Section 17.44.060 of the Zoning Ordinance. An appeal fee of 2/3 of the original application fee shall be required. The Planning Commissions decision may be appealed to the City Council, pursuant to Chapter 17.54 of the Zoning Ordinance. An appeal fee of 2/3 of the original application fee shall be required for the appeal to City Council. Page 2 of 5 Stable Use Permit Pursuant to Ord. No. 324, effective Sept. 7, 2011 APPLICATION FOR STABLE USE PERMIT PROPERTY OWNER: OWNER'S ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NO: PROPERTY ADDRESS: AGENT'S NAME AND ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NO: NATURE OF PROPOSED REQUEST Describe the proposed request: Describe the current and proposed use(s) of the stable structure: Year built: ; submit copies of building permits Size of stable structure: Covered porch: Adjacent corral: Yes No Size Page 3 of 5 Stable Use Permit Pursuant to Ord. No. 324, effective Sept. 7, 2011 PROPERTY OWNER'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT I (We) declare that I (We) am (are) familiar with City's rules as they relate to this request and with the submittal requirements. Incomplete applications will delay the approval process. I (We) declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. By: Date: By: Date: Address: City: • Page4of5 Stable Use Permit Pursuant to Ord. No. 324, effective Sept. 7, 2011 STABLE USE PERMIT NO:. ADDRESS: APPROVED: NOT APPROVED: DATE: CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL OR REASONS FOR DENIAL: Page 5of5 Stable Use Permit Pursuant to Ord. No. 324, effective Sept. 7, 2011 REQUEST FOR COMPLIMENTARY STABLE EVALUATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 17.18.140 G Resident(s) Name: Resident(s) Address: Resident(s) Phone No. 17.18.140 G. All properties having stables and other animal keeping uses shall be brought to compliance with the requirements of this chapter (Zoning Code Section 17.18) by September 7, 2013. Within two years of this ordinance becoming effective (September 7, 2011), residents may request a complimentary compliance inspection of their stable and animal keeping uses on their property to be conducted by the City. I hereby grant permission to City employees or their agents to enter upon my property for the sole purpose of evaluating the stable use and configuration to determine compliance with Zoning Code Section 17.18. Signature, Resident Date: FOR STAFF USE ONLY: Date application received: Inspection Case No.: Page 1 of 2 frt- c'cint 1‘9141"— RESULT OF STABLE INSPECTION Date of compliance inspection: Resident name: Address: Conducted by: Findings: A. The stable complies with Zoning Code Section 17.18 because: B. The stable does not comply with Zoning Code Section 17.18 because: C. Recommendation(s)/ Comments: Signature Date PUBLIC: YOLANTA on Server:FORMS:Stable Compliance Assessment Request Form(1].doc Page 2 of 2 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • All new stables over 200 sq.ft. or additions to existing stables require Planning Commission approval and a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). • All new stable applications, regardless of size, must include a site plan, elevation plan showing plate heights if a loft is proposed, floor plan, roof plan, plumbing, electrical and mechanical plans, the size of tack room and agricultural space, and a detailed description of the use for each area. Lofts must be included in the total square footage. • Although 1,000 sq. ft. must be set aside on a property for a stable and coral, the minimum size constructed could be 200 sq. ft. and 550 sq. ft., respectively. • All stables that require grading over staff's authorized levels, require a Site Plan Review, (and CUP if over 200 sq. ft.). • Tack rooms proposed over 800 sq. ft. and/or over 40% of the size of the stable require a variance and must meet the justifications for a variance. • Up to 2, run -in -sheds, not to exceed a total of 240 sq. ft., are permitted. • Up to 2, free standing roofed animal shelters (open on all sides), not to exceed a total of 240 sq. ft. are permitted. • Corrals, not to exceed 550 sq. ft. and turnouts, not to exceed 7,200 sq. ft., are permitted without a CUP. • Horseback riding rings and corrals over 550 sq. ft. are permitted with a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). • The access to stables must be roughened, with a max. slope of 25%. • All open animal keeping areas (corral, turnout, etc.) must be fenced. • All stables, animal shelters and open areas for keeping of animals may not be located in the front yard; may not be located closer than 25 feet to the side property line in the RAS-1 zone; 35 feet in the RAS-2 zone; 25 feet to a side roadway easement. Certain facilities may be located up to 25 feet in the rear setback. PLEASE NOTE: THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS BROCHURE IS NOT COMPLETE. FOR MORE DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT CITY HALL OR VIEW THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE ON LINE. Contact Information City of Rolling Hills 310 377-1521 Fax 310 377-7288 Web site: www.Rolling-Hills.org Los Angeles County Building and Safety 310 534-3670 Willdan Engineering 562 908-6200 For the full ordinance see Section 17.18 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code Additional Resources Rolling Hills Community Association (RHCA) 310 544-6222 Fax 310 544-6766 Web site: www.rhca.org Caballeros (Please call RHCA for the current representative) Ordinance No. 319, adapted July 12, 2010 Ordinance No. 324, adapted August 8, 2011 PUBLIC: FLYERS: Homeowner Guide tp Stables flyer Rev 2011.doc A Homeowner's Guide to Rolling Hills Stables and Related Facilities Understanding the eery o6 Ro€€e c, swells Zoning Ordinance Pertaining to Stables and Related Facilities THE SIGNIFICANCE OF STABLES IN THE CITY: The City of Rolling Hills is a rural, residential community characterized by ranch style homes surrounded by three rail fences, bridle trails and open space. With a minimum of 1 acre lots, an emphasis on maintaining the natural terrain and native landscaping, and a focus on sustaining a equestrian/agricultural flavor, the City is a refuge from the urbanism of Los Angeles with a unique sense of community and quality of life that residents enjoy and value. In support of the City's rural character and low -density development, the City's zoning code requires that there be a minimum of 1,000 sq ft set aside area on every property to accommodate a stable and corral. Prior to 2010, the Municipal Code provided a narrow definition for the permissible uses of a stable — a definition that was out of step with common practice among horse owners and non -horse -owners alike. "Keeping of animals, tack and feed" were the only permissible uses for stables. In using stables for other, non - permissible uses, many were converted without appropriate permits. Converting and/or adding onto structures without building permit and inspection exposes property owners to potentially substandard construction and building materials and, it may endanger the health and welfare of the occupant and neighboring residents if there is a fire or natural disaster. Recognizing that there are stables in the City, which are not used for animal keeping, the City Council passed new provisions for stables that provide a wider range of reasonable and acceptable uses for a stable structure but hold that a stable must remain viable for future horse and other animals keeping activities. The new requirements for stables have three goals: 1. To preserve the equestrian character of the City, upholding stables and animal keeping as a cornerstone of the community's development. 2. To clarify and broaden the permissible uses of a stable, insuring stables can be used for animal keeping but not as living space for humans. 3. To encourage residents to have their stables inspected and properly permitted by the City for compliance with the Building Code and with the new provisions of the Municipal Code. WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR STABLES? For the purpose of defining design standards and the permitted and non -permitted uses for stables, the requirements differentiate between the area established for a tack room and the agricultural space as follows: Tack Room Space (Not to exceed 800 sq. ft. and not to exceed 40% of the total size of the stable structure) Permitted Design Standards/Uses: • Finished floors, walls and ceilings and glazed windows • Standard size doors • Air conditioning/heating/electrical and phone outlets • Sink, countertops, cabinets, shelves • Shower, sink and toilet • Microwave, warming plate, refrigerator • Storage for tack and related equipment • Storage of general household items and equipment • Furniture, except bed • Loft plate not to exceed 7'; loft may be used as tack room • May be detached from the stable Prohibited Design Standards/Uses: • Habitation: beds or sleeping quarters of any kind • Stove, oven, bathtub • Only one tact room per property allowed • Any use not listed in previous section above Agricultural Space in the Stable (Must be at least 60% of total size of the stable.) Permitted Design Standards/Uses: • Adequate open ventilation for hay storage and horses • Minimum 4 ft. wide and 7'6" high door openings • Dutch or sliding doors encouraged • Pervious floors in stalls are encouraged • Garage style doors acceptable, but must look like stable doors • Stalls, hay storage, wash rack, grooming area, farm equipment • Storage of vehicles and other general household items • Glazed windows if used for storage Prohibited Design Standards/Uses: • Glazed windows, electrical outlets/switches within horses reach if used for horses • Overhead or roll up doors • All other uses listed above as permitted for tack room Note on Stable Lofts: If the stable loft is used for hay storage, it must meet the requirements of "agricultural space." If a stable loft is not used for hay storage it is considered a "tack room space." An existing legally constructed loft may retain its current uses if it does not exceed 50% of the size of the stable structure, is used as a tack room, is not over 800 sq. ft. and was modified with building permits. EXISTING STABLES • If an existing stable was approved and permitted when first constructed and is used as a stable, it would comply with the new requirements. However, it is recommended that you complete the quick "Self Assessment Checklist" (form available at City Hall) to determine if the stable remains fully compliant. • The City is providing a free, voluntary inspection of stables for 2 years beginning September, 2011. After 2 years, it will be the property owners' responsibility to obtain inspection and address the consequences if the stable is not compliant. • Inspection is recommended in order to verify compliance and safety of the structure, which may be required in the future and may be useful upon sale of your property. • Existing stables may be repaired and remodeled within their existing footprint. Any additions must comply with the new requirements. • One story existing stable, not exceeding 800 sq. ft., which was modified and is used in its entirety for other than agricultural uses may be permitted, providing a "Stable Use Permit" and building permits are obtained from the City. • All stables, whether used for animal keeping or other permitted uses, shall on the exterior look like a stable. • A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and building permit are necessary for the conversion of a stable to a recreation room, guest house or any other use not specified above. Approval will be contingent upon identifying 1,000 square feet elsewhere on the property for the future construction of a stable and corral. May I have more than one stable on the property? Yes, but only one tack room. If I had set aside an area for a stable and corral and wish to construct it now, how do the new regulations affect me? A new stable must comply with the new requirements, and a CUP is required. How do the proposed regulations affect my existing stable? If you have a stable that was legally constructed with the proper building permits and if you are using it for animal keeping activities, you may continue using it, regardless of whether or not it meets the new requirements. I no longer have animals; what can I use the structure for? You may store household and equestrian items and goods in the structure, including vehicles. If the tack room is no more than 40% and no more than 800 square feet of the stable structure, you may use the tack room for "passive activities", as defined in the Municipal Code. However the structure, inside and outside, must remain looking like a stable. If my tack room is greater than 40% or 800 square feet of the stable structure, may I still use the tack room for `passive activities"? No. I no longer wish to have a stable structure on my property, what can I do? t'Er 14 If the structure is 800 square feet or less in size, you may apply to the Planning Commission for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for conversion of the structure to other use. However, you will be required to set aside a 1,000 square foot area on your property, feasible for development of a stable and corral in the future. I no longer wish to have a stable structure on my property and my exiting stable structure is more than 800 square feet, what can I do? You may apply to the Planning Commission for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for conversion of the structure to a mixed use structure, providing each use does not exceed 800 square feet, is separated by a solid wall and has no interior access from one use to another. Two of the same uses are not permitted on a lot (i.e. two recreation rooms). You will be required to set aside a 1,000 square foot area on your property, feasible for development of a stable and corral in the future. I no longer wish to have a stable structure on my property, but my existing stable has a loft, what can I do? You may modify the structure to remove the loft and convert it to other use with proper approval from the City and with building permits. What other animal related uses and structures are permitted? With administrative approval: • Up to 3 pens, aviaries cages not to exceed at total of 200 sq.ft. • Up to 2, not to exceed 240 sq.ft. free standing roofed and open on all sides animal shelters • Up to 2, not to exceed 240 sq.ft. run -in -sheds • Up to 550 sq.ft. corral and 7,200 sq.ft. turnout With a CUP • Aviary over 200 sq.ft. on lots of 5 acres or more • Wildlife rehabilitation facility on lots of 5 acres or more, not to exceed 800 sq.ft. • Over 550 sq.ft. corral and over 7,200 sq.ft. turnout/riding ring PLEASE NOTE: THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS BROCHURE IS NOT COMPLETE. FOR THE FULL TEXT OF THE ORDINANCE PLEASE VISIT CITY HALL OR VIEW IT ON THE WEB SITE. Rev. 07/2010 Ordinance No. 319, adopted July 12, 2010 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE NEW REGULATIONS ON STABLES AND RELATED FACILITIES 8r-'0 Ralle:09 get4 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 310-377-1521 Fax: 310-377-7288 www.Rolling-Hills.org Why make changes to the exiting regulations? The current definition of stables is very narrow and does not allow, for example, the use of a stable for the storage of household goods. Realizing that many residents use the stable structure for storage, especially during the time when they do not have animals, the City has broadened the allowed uses. Through the years, residents have converted their stables to other uses without the approval from the City and without building permits and inspections. This constitutes violation of the Municipal Code and the Los Angeles County Building Code. Converting and/or adding onto structures without building inspections exposes property owners to potentially substandard construction and building materials and, it may endanger the health and welfare of the immediate and neighboring residents if there is a fire or natural disaster. Broadening the allowed uses of barns is intended to bring many of the illegally converted stables into compliance with the Municipal Code and encourage residents to obtain the proper building permits for previous and future conversions. Why require a stable and corral or a set aside area for a stable and corral? The Palos Verdes Peninsula has a long history of ranch style homes and horse like uses. In and around what is now Rolling Hills, a private enclave was first established in the early 1930's. It was a vacation destination for the wealthy where they could experience the farm -like living, enjoy miles of horse trails and separate themselves from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles. This concept prevailed when the City incorporated in 1957 with the incorporating committee and the first City Council implementation of a low -density community with equestrian character and facilities. And, when the City's General Plans were developed (in 1973 and 1990), residents expressed desire to continue the low -density development and equestrian uses in the City. To this day, the City Council upholds the founding father's vision for the City mirroring the resident's desire for the pastoral, rural and equestrian environment. By requiring a stable and corral or a set aside area, the City wishes to preserve a portion of a lot conducive to the construction of a stable for those current and future residents who may wish to have animals. When do I have to construct or set aside an area for a future stable and corral? A stable and a contiguous corral or set aside area for a future stable and contiguous corral is required with any new construction, addition to existing residence, when constructing a new swimming pool and when converting an existing stable to another use. How big must the stable and corral be? If constructed, the minimum size of stable must be 200 square feet with an area available adjacent to the structure for an addition for a minimum of 450 square foot stable. The corral has to be a minimum of 550 square feet. If not constructed, but an area is set aside for a future stable and corral, the total area must be 1,000 square feet. Depending on the size of the stable, the Planning Commission may require greater than 550 sq.ft. corral. Where on the property can the stable and corral be located? The stable and corral may be located in the rear of the residence but no closer than 25 feet to the rear property line; no closer than 25 feet to side property line in the RAS-1 zone and 35 feet in the RAS-2 zone and no closer than 35 feet to a structure used for human habitation, including attached garage. A stable and coral may not be located in the front yard area. What is the approval process for a stable? Any new stable of 200 square feet or larger requires the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) by the Planning Commission. A public hearing, field visit to the site and notification of neighbors is required. The approval process for a stable is the same as for other accessory structures, such as recreation room, guest home, hobby shop and similar uses. What type of access is required to the stable? Access to the stable must not be less than 6 -feet wide; must not be on a slope steeper than 25%; it does not have to be paved, however if paved its surface must be roughened. How must the stable structure look like? The exterior of the stable structure must look like a stable and be approved by the Rolling Hills Community Association Architectural Committee. What can be kept in a stable? 60% of a stable must be allocated as agricultural space where one would keep the animals, related animal grooming equipment, tack, feed, tools for caring of the stable and corral and other equestrian equipment. You may also store household and other items in this space. This space may not have glazed openings, heating or air conditioning. 40% of a stable, not to exceed 800 square foot, may be used as a tack room for keeping equestrian trophies, animal keeping paper work, keeping of medication for the animals, etc. This space may have windows, heating, air conditioning, kitchenette and a bathroom, but no bathtub. Is a loft allowed and what can I keep there? A loft is allowed. It may not have glazed openings, and must be used to store animal feed and hay. The plate height of the loft may not exceed 7 feet. If no tack room exists on the property or within the stable structure, a loft may be used as a tack room, provided it meets all of the criteria for a tack room including size. A paved parking area adjacent to the loft is not allowed. Can I have more than one tack room? No. May I have a detached tack room from the main stable structure? Yes, but only in the vicinity of the stable. erre/ Roetifet9 qetid INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 IS MY EXISTING STABLE LEGAL OR LEGAL NON -CONFORMING (GRANDFATHERED) UNDER THE NEW ORDINANCES ? SELF ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST Yes No MY PROPERTY HAS: 1. 0 0 Approved plans, stamped by the City and/or the RHCA, and all applicable building permits for the stable. 2. 0 0 No internal (e.g., plumbing, electrical, structural) modifications to the existing stable without building permits. 3. 0 0 No external (e.g., doors, windows, etc.) modifications to the existing stable without building permits. 4. 0 0 Animals in it or a) the Tack Room is being used for passive activities and b) the remaining space is equestrian and agricultural related (e.g., tools, utility storage, and/or the storage of vehicles and general household items) or the stable is configured so c) not more than 40% and not exceeding 800 square feet of the structure is a Tack Room and d) not less than 60% of the structure is agricultural space for animal keeping related functions or storage. 5. ❑ 0 Stable does not exceed 800 sq. ft.; is one level; is used for storage or passive uses; any modifications to the original structure were done with building permits AND a Stable Use Permit was granted by the City. 6. 0 0 A fenced corral, or room for one, of at least 550 sq. ft. in size is contiguous to the stable. 7. 0 0 An unpaved or roughened surface access to the stable of at least 6 ft. wide and not exceeding a slope of 25%. 8. 0 0 Stable does not have glazed openings in the loft or was constructed with glazed openings prior to 1969. 9. 0 0 Stable appears to look like a stable from outside and conforms with outdoor lighting standards. If you answered "yes" to all the items on this checklist, your stable will qualify as being legal or legal non -conforming with Ordinance 319 and Ordinance 324 pertaining to the permitted uses of stables. The City will provide a free inspection on request to verify compliance through September 7, 2013. A copy of this completed checklist may also be provided to the City for retention in its files. If you answered "no" to any item on the checklist, or if you have any other questions regarding your stable, please contact the City of Rolling Hills. Compliance with Ordinance 319 and Ordinance 324 is required by September 7, 2013. PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS FOR MORE DETAILS ON STABLES INCLUDING SETBACKS, THE PLANNING PROCESS AND OTHER OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO PROPERTY OWNERS. PUBLIC:FLYERS:Stables self assessment checklist rev. 2011.doc EXPORT/IMPORT OF SOIL. UP TO 500 C.Y. OF DIRT MAY BE IMPORTED OR EXPORTED FROM A CONSTRUCTION SITE DUE TO SITE CONDITIONS OR DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES AND ONLY WITH CITY APPROVAL. (RHMC Sections 15.04.130 and 15.04.150) Property Owner(s) Address(es) Phone No(s). Reason(s) for exportfimport soil. Has construction commenced? ADDRESS Where soil is proposed to be moved FROM ADDRESS ' Where soil is to be moved TO AMOUNT of soil to be moved (cu.yds.): DEPTH of cut/fill at site (feet) AREA of cut/fill at site (square feet) WORKING AT THE JOB SITE: The City Building Inspector/staff must verify tho amount of soil to be moved, and after it has been deposited, the amount of dirt deposited. You must notify City staff should there be deviations or corrections in the field to modify the approved exportation or importation. The Rolling Hills Municipal Code requires that all grading be balanced on site and prohibits the export or import of soil to or from any lot in the City or to and from outside the City unless approved by the City Manager/designee under certain conditions. I understand and agree to abide by these requirements. Date Owner/Applicant Date Contractor/Applicant's Agent / License No. Date Engineering Geologist/License No. Date Phone No. Grading Contractor/License No. EXPORT/IMPORT OF SOIL DURING CONSTRUCTION 2011 ti) APPROVED: DATE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE CONDITIONS: EXPORT/IMPORT OF SOIL DURING CONSTRUCTION 2011 INSTRUCTIONS FOR REQUEST TO EXPORT/IMPORT OF DIRT AFTER CONSTRUCTION COMMENCES (RHMC SECTIONS 15.04.130 and 15.04.150) • Submit the attached form • .Submit additional sheets if necessary to detail the project • Submit revised site plan/grading plan/cross sections and any other information necessary to clearly depict the resulting changes on both properties • Staff and/or Building Inspector must verify the amount of dirt requested to be moved • Staff may determine that the request constitutes a major modification to the project and therefore Planning Commission review may be necessary • Staff may determine that the request exceeds staff's authority to approve the request over-the-counter and therefore Planning Commission review may be necessary (Planning Commission review is necessary when a cut or fill exceed 3 feet high or when the activity covers more than 2,000 sq.ft. of surface area) • Building and Safety Dept. review and permit may be required EXPORT/IMPORT OF SOIL DURING CONSTRUCTION 2011 EXPORT/IMPORT OF SOIL FOR EROSION CONTROL A PROFESSIONALLY PREPARED DRAINAGE PLAN FOR PERMANENT REPAIR SHALL BE REQUIRED IF THE EROSION IS RE -OCCURRING AND IF/WHEN THE AMOUNT OF DIRT REQUESTED, WHEN ADDED TO THE DIRT USED IN PREVIOUS YEARS, EXCEEDS A TOTAL OF 500 CU.YDS. (RHMC Sections15.04.130 and 15.04.150) • Property Owner(s) Address(es) Phone No(s). Reason(s) to export/import soil. Has the area eroded previously? Has it been previously corrected with import/export of dirt? To your best recollection how many times has the area eroded? When? How much dirt was imported in the past (total of all events) PICTURES OF THE ERODED AREA(S): Submitted: ADDRESS Where soil is proposed to be moved FROM ADDRESS Where soil is to be moved TO AMOUNT of soil to be moved (cu.yds.): AREA (square feet) to be corrected WORKING AT THE JOB SITE The City Building Inspector/staff must verify that the area has eroded and the amount of soil to be moved, followed by an inspection of the repaired area. You must notify City staff should there be deviations or corrections in the field to modify the approved project. The Rolling Hills Municipal Code requires that all graded areas be balanced on site and prohibits the export or import of soil to or from any lot in the City or to and from outside the City unless approved by the City Manager/designee under certain conditions. SOIL FOR EROSION CONTROL 2011 I understand and agree to abide by these requirements. Date Owner/Applicant Date Contractor/Applicant's Agent / License No. Phone: APPROVED: DATE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE CONDITIONS: ,SOIL FOR EROSION CONTROL •2011. • • • 1�s INSTRUCTIONS FOR REQUEST TO IMPORT/EXPORT DIRT FOR EROSION CONTROL (RHMC SECTIONS 15.04.130 and 15.04.150) • Submit the attached form • Submit additional sheets if necessary to detail the project • Submit a plan showing area(s) of erosion • Submit pictures of area(s) of erosion • Staff and/or Building Inspector must verify the amount of dirt requested to be moved and area(s) of erosion • If required, submit landscaping plan for the area, once repaired • Professionally prepared erosion control plan and permanent repair may be required, if erosion is re -occurring • If grading is necessary, professionally prepared grading plan must be submitted • Staff may determine that the request exceeds staff's authority to approve the request over-the-counter and therefore Planning Commission review may be necessary. (Planning Commission review is necessary when a cut or fill is greater than 3 feet or when the activity covers more than 2,000 sq.ft. of surface area) • Building and Safety Dept. review and permit may be required SOIL FOR EROSION CONTROL 2011 May I have more than one stable on the property? Yes, but only one tack room. If I had set aside an area for a stable and corral and wish to construct it now, how do the new regulations affect me? A new stable must comply with the new requirements, and a CUP is required. How do the proposed regulations affect my existing stable? If you have a stable that was legally constructed with the proper building permits and if you are using it for animal keeping activities, you may continue using it, regardless of whether or not it meets the new requirements. I no longer have animals; what can I use the structure for? You may store household and equestrian items and goods in the structure, including vehicles. If the tack room is no more than 40% and no more than 800 square feet of the stable structure, you may use the tack room for "passive activities", as defined in the Municipal Code. However the structure, inside and outside, must remain looking like a stable. If my tack room is greater than 40% or 800 square feet of the stable structure, may I still use the tack room for `passive activities"? No. I no longer wish to have a stable structure on my property, what can I do? If the structure is 800 square feet or less in size, you may apply to the Planning Commission for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for conversion of the structure to other use. However, you will be required to set aside a 1,000 square foot area on your property, feasible for development of a stable and corral in the future. I no longer wish to have a stable structure on my property and my exiting stable structure is more than 800 square feet, what can I do? You may apply to the Planning Commission for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for conversion of the structure to a mixed use structure, providing each use does not exceed 800 square feet, is separated by a solid wall and has no interior access from one use to another. Two of the same uses are not permitted on a lot (i.e. two recreation rooms). You will be required to set aside a 1,000 square foot area on your property, feasible for development of a stable and corral in the future. I no longer wish to have a stable structure on my property, but my existing stable has a loft, what can I do? You may modify the structure to remove the loft and convert it to other use with proper approval from the City and with building permits. What other animal related uses and structures are permitted? With administrative approval: • Up to 3 pens, aviaries cages not to exceed at total of 200 sq.ft. • Up to 2, not to exceed 240 sq.ft. free standing roofed and open on all sides animal shelters • Up to 2, not to exceed 240 sq.ft. run -in -sheds • Up to 550 sq.ft. corral and 7,200 sq.ft. turnout With a CUP • Aviary over 200 sq.ft. on lots of 5 acres or more • Wildlife rehabilitation facility on lots of 5 acres or more, not to exceed 800 sq.ft. • Over 550 sq.ft. corral and over 7,200 sq.ft. turnout/riding ring PLEASE NOTE: THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS BROCHURE IS NOT COMPLETE. FOR THE FULL TEXT OF THE ORDINANCE PLEASE VISIT CITY HALL OR VIEW IT ON THE WEB SITE. Rev. 07/2010 Ordinance No. 319, adopted July 12, 2010 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE NEW REGULATIONS ON STABLES AND RELATED FACILITIES a/Rafh'"tf gite4 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 310-377-1521 Fax: 310-377-7288 www.Rolling-Hills.org Why make changes to the exiting regulations? The current definition of stables is very narrow and does not allow, for example, the use of a stable for the storage of household goods. Realizing that many residents use the stable structure for storage, especially during the time when they do not have animals, the City has broadened the allowed uses. Through the years, residents have converted their stables to other uses without the approval from the City and without building permits and inspections. This constitutes violation of the Municipal Code and the Los Angeles County Building Code. Converting and/or adding onto structures without building inspections exposes property owners to potentially substandard construction and building materials and, it may endanger the health and welfare of the immediate and neighboring residents if there is a fire or natural disaster. Broadening the allowed uses of barns is intended to bring many of the illegally converted stables into compliance with the Municipal Code and encourage residents to obtain the proper building permits for previous and future conversions. Why require a stable and corral or a set aside area for a stable and corral? The Palos Verdes Peninsula has a long history of ranch style homes and horse like uses. In and around what is now Rolling Hills, a private enclave was first established in the early 1930's. It was a vacation destination for the wealthy where they could experience the farm -like living, enjoy miles of horse trails and separate themselves from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles. This concept prevailed when the City incorporated in 1957 with the incorporating committee and the first City Council implementation of a low -density community with equestrian character and facilities. And, when the City's General Plans were developed (in 1973 and 1990), residents expressed desire to continue the low -density development and equestrian uses in the City. To this day, the City Council upholds the founding father's vision for the City mirroring the resident's desire for the pastoral, rural and equestrian environment. By requiring a stable and corral or a set aside area, the City wishes to preserve a portion of a lot conducive to the construction of a stable for those current and future residents who may wish to have animals. When do I have to construct or set aside an area for a future stable and corral? A stable and a contiguous corral or set aside area for a future stable and contiguous corral is required with any new construction, addition to existing residence, when constructing a new swimming pool and when converting an existing stable to another use. How big must the stable and corral be? If constructed, the minimum size of stable must be 200 square feet with an area available adjacent to the structure for an addition for a minimum of 450 square foot stable. The corral has to be a minimum of 550 square feet. If not constructed, but an area is set aside for a future stable and corral, the total area must be 1,000 square feet. Depending on the size of the stable, the Planning Commission may require greater than 550 sq.ft. corral. Where on the property can the stable and corral be located? The stable and corral may be located in the rear of the residence but no closer than 25 feet to the rear property line; no closer than 25 feet to side property line in the RAS-1 zone and 35 feet in the RAS-2 zone and no closer than 35 feet to a structure used for human habitation, including attached garage. A stable and coral may not be located in the front yard area. What is the approval process for a stable? Any new stable of 200 square feet or larger requires the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) by the Planning Commission. A public hearing, field visit to the site and notification of neighbors is required. The approval process for a stable is the same as for other accessory structures, such as recreation room, guest home, hobby shop and similar uses. What type of access is required to the stable? Access to the stable must not be less than 6 -feet wide; must not be on a slope steeper than 25%; it does not have to be paved, however if paved its surface must be roughened. How must the stable structure look like? The exterior of the stable structure must look like a stable and be approved by the Rolling Hills Community Association Architectural Committee. What can be kept in a stable? 60% of a stable must be allocated as agricultural space where one would keep the animals, related animal grooming equipment, tack, feed, tools for caring of the stable and corral and other equestrian equipment. You may also store household and other items in this space. This space may not have glazed openings, heating or air conditioning. 40% of a stable, not to exceed 800 square foot, may be used as a tack room for keeping equestrian trophies, animal keeping paper work, keeping of medication for the animals, etc. This space may have windows, heating, air conditioning, kitchenette and a bathroom, but no bathtub. Is a loft allowed and what can I keep there? A loft is allowed. It may not have glazed openings, and must be used to store animal feed and hay. The plate height of the loft may not exceed 7 feet. If no tack room exists on the property or within the stable structure, a loft may be used as a tack room, provided it meets all of the criteria for a tack room including size. A paved parking area adjacent to the loft is not allowed. Can I have more than one tack room? No. May I have a detached tack room from the main stable structure? Yes, but only in the vicinity of the stable. IS MY EXISTING STABLE LEGAL OR LEGAL NON -CONFORMING (GRANDFATHERED) UNDER THE NEW ORDINANCE? 'ELF ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST Yes No MY PROPERTY HAS: 1. 0 0 Approved plans, stamped by the City and/or the RHCA, and all applicable building permits for the stable. 2. 0 0 No internal (e.g., plumbing, electrical, structural) modifications to the existing stable without building permits. 3. 0 ❑ No external (e.g., doors, windows, etc.) modifications to the existing stable without building permits. - 4. 0 12 Animals in it or a) the Tack Room is being used for passive activities and b) the remaining space is equestrian and agricultural related (e.g., tools, utility storage, and/or the storage of vehicles and general household items) or the stable is configured so c) not more than 40% and not exceeding 800 square feet of the structure is a Tack Room and d) not less than 60% of the structure is agricultural space for animal keeping related functions. 5. 12 ❑ A fenced corral, or room for one, of at least 550 sq. ft. in size is contiguous to the stable. 6. ❑ 0 An unpaved or roughened surface access to the stable of at least 6 ft. wide and not exceeding a slope of 25%. 7. ❑ 12 Stable does not have glazed openings in the loft or was constructed with glazed openings prior to 1969. 8. 0 ❑ Stable appears to look like a stable from outside and conforms with outdoor lighting standards. If you answered "yes" to all the items on this checklist, your stable will qualify as being legal or legal non -conforming with Ordinance 319 pertaining to the permitted uses of stables. The City will provide a free inspection on request to verify compliance through August .12, 2012. A copy of this completed checklist may also be provided to the City for retention in its files. If you answered "no" to any item on the checklist, or if you have any other questions regarding your stable, please contact the City of Rolling Hills. Compliance with Ordinance 319 is required by August 12, 2012. PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS FOR MORE DETAILS ON STABLES INCLUDING SETBACKS. THE PLANNING PROCESS AND OTHER OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO PROPERTY OWNERS. Contact Information City of Rolling Hills 310 377-1521 Fax 310 377-7288 Web site: www.Rolling-Hills.org Los Angeles County Building and Safety 310 534-3670 For the full ordinance see Section 17.18 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code Additional Resources Rolling Hills Community Association 310 544-6222 Fax 310 544-6766 Web site: www.rhca.org Caballeros 310 Ordinance No. 319, adapted July 12, 2010 A Homeowner's Guide To Rolling Hills Stables and Related Facilities Understanding the eat* Rdeelo9 'eeed Zoning Ordinance Pertaining to Stables and Related Facilities THE SIGNIFICANCE OF STABLES IN THE CITY: The City of Rolling Hills is a rural, residential community characterized by ranch style homes surrounded by three rail fences, bridle trails and open space. With a minimum of 1 acre lots, an emphasis on maintaining the natural terrain and native landscaping, and a focus on sustaining a equestrian/agricultural flavor, the City is a refuge from the urbanism of Los Angeles with a unique sense of community and quality of life that residents enjoy and value. In support of the City's rural character and low -density development, the City's zoning code requires that every residential lot set aside a minimum of 1,000 sq. ft. of property to accommodate a stable and corral. Prior to 2010, the Municipal Code provided a narrow definition for the permissible uses of a stable — a definition that was out of step with common practice among horse owners and non -horse -owners alike. "Animals, tack and feed" were the only permissible uses for stables. In using stables for other, non -permissible uses, many were converted without appropriate permits. This resulted in structures that were not inspected for compliance with building, health and safety requirements. The new Municipal Code provisions for stables provide a wider range of reasonable and acceptable uses for a stable but hold that a stable must remain viable for future horse and animal keeping. The new requirements for stables have three goals: 1. To preserve the equestrian character of the City, upholding stables and animal keeping as a cornerstone of the community's development. 2. To clarify and broaden the permissible uses of a stable, insuring stables can be used for animal keeping but not as living space for humans. 3. To encourage residents to have their stables inspected and properly permitted by the City for compliance with the new provisions in the Municipal Code. WHAT ARE THE NEW REQUIREMENTS? For the purpose of defining design standards and the permitted and non - permitted uses for stables, the new requirements differentiate between the area established for a tack room and the agricultural space as follows: Tack Room Space (Not to exceed 800 sq.ft. and 40% of the total size of the stable structure) Permitted Design Standards/Uses: • Finished floors, walls and ceilings and glazed windows • Standard size doors • .Air conditioning/heating/electrical and phone outlets • Sink, countertops, cabinets, shelves • Shower, sink and toilet • Microwave, warming plate, refrigerator • Storage for tack and related equipment • Storage of general household items and equipment • Furniture, except bed • Loft plate not to exceed 7'; loft may be used as tack room • May be detached from the stable Prohibited Design Standards/Uses: • Habitation: beds or sleeping quarters of any kind • Stove, oven, bathtub • Only one tact room per property allowed • Any use not listed in previous section above Agricultural Space in the Stable (Must be at least 60% of total size of the stable.) Permitted Design Standards/Uses: • Adequate open ventilation for hay storage and horses • Minimum 4 ft. wide and 8 ft high door openings • Dutch or sliding doors encouraged • Pervious floors in stalls are encouraged • Garage style doors acceptable, but must look like stable doors • Stalls, hay storage, wash rack, grooming area, farm equipment • Storage of vehicles and other general household items Prohibited Design Standards/Uses: • Glazed windows, electrical outlets/switches within horses reach if used for horses • Overhead or roll up doors • All other uses listed above as permitted for tack room Note on Stable Lofts: If the stable loft is used for hay storage, it must meet the requirements of "agricultural space." If a stable loft is not used for hay storage it is considered a "tack room space." An existing legally constructed stable with a loft may retain its current uses if it does not exceed 50% of the size of the stable, is used as a tack room and, is not over 800 sq.ft. EXISTING NONCONFORMING STABLES • If an existing stable was approved and permitted when first constructed and is used as a stable, it would comply with the new requirements. However, it is recommended that you complete the quick "Self Assessment Checklist" (see back page) to determine if the stable remains fully compliant. • The City is providing a free, voluntary inspection of stables for 2 years beginning After 2 years, it will be the property owners' responsibility to obtain inspection and address the consequences if the stable is not compliant. • Inspection is recommended in order to verify compliance, which may be required in the future and may be useful upon sale of your property. • Existing stables may be repaired and remodeled within their existing footprint. Any additions must comply with the new requirements. • Existing stables constructed in the rear yard setback may not be eligible to be used for any purpose other than horses and animal keeping. Storage of vehicles and household goods may be permissible, if the structure meets the size configuration of the agricultural and tack room space. • A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and building permit are necessary for the conversion of a stable to a recreation room or guest house. Approval will be contingent upon identifying 1,000 square feet elsewhere on the property for the future construction of a stable and. corral. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • All new stables over 200 sq.ft. or additions to existing stables require Planning Commission approval and a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). • All new stable applications, regardless of size, must include a site plan, elevation plan showing plate heights if a loft is proposed, floor plan, roof plan, plumbing, electrical and mechanical plans, the size of tack room and agricultural space, and a detailed description of the use for each area. Lofts must be included in the total square footage. • Although 1,000 sq. ft. must be set aside on a property for a stable and coral, the minimum size constructed could be 200 sq.ft. and 550 sq.ft., respectively. • All stables that require grading over staff's authorized levels, require a Site Plan Review, (and CUP if over 200 sq.ft.). • Tack rooms proposed over 800 sq.ft. and/or over 40% of the size of the stable require a variance and must meet the justifications for a variance. • Stables that encroach into a rear yard setback may be allowed, however, such structure may only be used for horse and animal keeping. Storage of vehicles and household goods may be allowed provided the structure meets the configuration for agricultural and tack room space. • Up to 2, run -in -sheds, not to exceed a total of 240 sq. ft., are permitted. • Up to 2, free standing roofed animal shelters (open on all sides), not to exceed a total of 240 sq.ft. are permitted. • Corrals, not to exceed 550 sq.ft. and turnouts, not to exceed 7,200 sq.ft., are permitted. • Horseback riding rings and corrals over 550 sq.ft. are permitted with a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). • The access to stables must be roughened, with a max. slope of 25%. • All open animal keeping areas (Corral, Turnout, etc.) must be fenced. • All stables, animal shelters and open areas for keeping of animals may not be located in the front yard; may not be located closer than 25 feet to the side property line in the RAS-1 zone; 35 feet in the RAS-2 zone; 25 feet to a roadway easement. Certain facilities may be located up to 25 feet in the rear setback. PLEASE NOTE: THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS BROCHURE IS NOT COMPLETE. FOR MORE DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT CITY HALL OR VIEW THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE ON LINE. City of Rolling Hills 07/2010 Is my stable in compliance? Try this quick self assessment checklist es Ng My Property has: A stable at least 200.sq. ft in size (with room for an additional 250 sq .ft.) to accommodate stable size of at least 450 sq. ft. A fenced corral, or room for one, at Least 550 sq. ft. in size contiguous to the stable. An unpaved or roughened hard surface vehicular access way to my stable that is at least 6 ft. wide and that does not exceed a slope of 25%. Approved plans, stamped by the City and the RHCA and all applicable building permits for my stable structures. Building & Safety permits for any modifications or upgrades made to my stable since original approval, including electrical or plumbing. A tack room that does not exceed 800 sq.ft. and does not exceed 40% of my stable and is not used for habitation or sleeping quarters. At least 60% of the stable dedicated (agricultural space) and designed with appropriate access, ventilation and flooring to accommodate or be readily converted to horse keeping purposes such as stalls, hay and equipment storage. A stable that currently meets the list of criteria of what is permitted and not permitted in a stable as defined in the Zoning Ordinance, (see list inside). A stable that does not have glazed windows in the loft If you answered "no" to any item on the checklist, ,or if you have any other questions regarding your stable's compliance, you may contact the City of Rolling Hills. The City will provide for a free inspection of your stable on a voluntary request basis for two years from the effective date of the Ordinance (- 2010) Please contact the City of Rolling Hills for more details on stables including setbacks, the planning process and other options available to property owners. Contact Information 310 377-1521 Fax 310 377-7288 Web site: www.Rolling-Hills.org Rolling Hills Community Association 310 544-6222 Fax 310 544-6766 Web site: www.ncca.orj Los Angeles County Building and Safety 310 534-3670 For the full ordinance see Section 17.18 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code It might also contain a list of resources the homeowner might want to refer to such as organizations like Caballeros or reference books that may be helpful DRAFT updated 319112010 DRAFT A Homeowner's Guide To Rolling Hills Stables and other Animal Keeping Shelters Understanding the Proposed City of Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance Pertaining to Stables and other Animal Keeping Facilities The Significance of Stables in our City: A bit of History The City of Rolling Hills is a rural residential community characterized by its rambling ranch style homes surrounded by three rail fences, bridle trails and open space. In addition, the equestrian nature of the city adds to its unique rural character and quality of life that our residents enjoy and value. Our City's stables and corrals play an integral role in preserving the equestrian lifestyle our city holds dear and, for this reason, there is a City Ordinance which requires that every residential lot must set aside a minimum of 1,000 sq. ft. of property to accommodate a stable and corral. Over the years, our City has valued the charm and utilitarian nature of our ranch style stables and we continue to encourage the building of new stables. All stables in the city are required to conform to municipal ordinances specific to stables, which have recently been amended. Reasons for Revision Prior to the 2010 amendment, the municipal code provided a very narrow definition for permissible uses of a stable which was out of step with common practice among both horse owners and non -horse -owners. It is believed that these narrow restrictions encouraged residents to avoid the proper permitting process and thus may have resulted in converted stables that have not been inspected for building, health and safety standards. The goal of the revisions was to broaden the definition of stables to provide a wider range of reasonable and acceptable uses for a stable, while still insuring that, in all cases, a stable must remain viable for future horse and other animal keeping and must remain easily and readily convertible back into a stable. The intent of these revisions is threefold: 1. To preserve our equestrian lifestyle by insuring that stables, horses and other animals will always have a place in our City. 2. To clarify what is permissible and non -permissible in a stable to insure that stables are not converted to habitable uses. 3. To encourage residents, who may have had minor violations under the more restrictive municipal code, to get their stables inspected and properly permitted to meet the revised code and current building and safety code standards. What are the New Proposed Requirements for a Stable and Corral? The new requirements make a distinction between tack room and the agricultural space of the stable for the purpose of defining permitted and non - permitted uses and construction/design standards as follows: Tack Room Space in the Stable (Not to exceed 800 sq.ft. and not to exceed 40% of the total size of the stable structure) Permitted Design Standards/Uses: • Finished floors, walls and ceilings and glazed windows • Standard size doors • Air conditioning/heating/electrical and phone outlets • Sink, countertop, cabinets, shelves • Shower, sink and toilet • Microwave, warming plate, refrigerator • Storage for tack and related equipment • Storage of general household items and equipment • Furniture, except bed • Loft plate not to exceed 7'; loft may be used as tack room Prohibited Design Standards/Uses: • Habitation: beds or sleeping quarters of any kind • Stoves and ovens • Only one tact room per property allowed • Any use not listed above Agricultural Space in the Stable (At least 60% of total size must be designated for agricultural purposes.) Permitted Design Standards/Uses: • Adequate open ventilation for hay storage and horses • Minimum 4 ft. wide and 8 ft high door openings • Dutch or sliding doors encouraged • Pervious floors in stalls are encouraged • Garage style doors acceptable, but must look like stable doors • Stalls, hay storage, wash rack, grooming area, farm equipment • Storage of vehicles and other general household items Prohibited Design Standards/Uses: • Glazed windows, electrical outlets/switches within horses reach if used for horses • Overhead or roll up doors • All other uses listed above for tack room Note on Stable Lofts: if the stable loft is used for hay storage it must meet the requirements of "agricultural space," otherwise it can be considered as "tack room space", and must meet the size requirements. If an existing legally constructed stable has a loft, which occupies up to 50% of the size of the structure and if it is used as a tack room, it may remain at this configuration, provided it does not exceed 800 sq.ft. PROCESS FOR ESTABLISHING COMPLIANCE Existing stables If existing stables were approved and permitted when first constructed and are used as stables, they would meet the new requirements as the new revisions are less restrictive. However, it is recommended that you try the quick "Self Assessment Checklist" to determine if your stable remains fully compliant. The City is offering to provide a free, voluntary inspection of your stable for 2 years from the effective date of the ordinance. After 2 years, it will be the property owners' responsibility to obtain inspection. • Inspection is recommended in order to verify compliance, which may be required in the future and may be useful upon sale of your property. • Existing stables may be repaired and remodeled within their existing footprint. Any additions would need to meet the new requirements. • Existing stables constructed in the rear yard setback and which are proposed to be converted, may not be able to meet the justification for conversion. New Stables • All new stables over 200 sq.ft. or additions to existing stables shall require Planning Commission approval under the conditional use permit (CUP) process (same as other detached accessory buildings). • All new stable construction requests, regardless of size, must include a site plan, elevation plan showing plate heights if a loft is proposed, floor plan, roof plan, plumbing, electrical and mechanical plans of the structure. Size of tack room and agricultural space including a detailed description of the use for each area. Lofts must be included in the total square footage. • Minimum size stables could be 200 sq.ft. and 550 sq.ft. corral; however for future stable construction an area of 1,000 sq.ft. shall be set aside. • All stables that require grading over staff's authorized levels, in addition to a CUP, shall require a Site Plan Review regardless of size. • Tack rooms proposed at over 800 sq.ft. and/or over 40% of the size of the stable are strongly discouraged, because they may not be able to meet justification for variance, and may be denied by the Planning Commission. • Encroachment of stables into rear yard setback may be allowed, however, such structure may not be able to be converted to other uses in the future. Other Provisions • Pen, cage, or aviary which do not exceed 200 sq.ft. total are permitted. • Aviary over 200 sq.ft. is permitted but requires a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) approval. • Wildlife Rehabilitation Facility is permitted with a CUP. • Up to 2, not to exceed a total of 240 sq.ft. run -in -sheds, may be permitted. • Up to 2, free standing roofed animal shelters (open on all sides), not to exceed a total of 240 sq.ft. may be permitted. • Corral, not to exceed 550 sq.ft. and turnout not to exceed 7,200 sq.ft. are permitted. • Horseback riding rings and corrals over 550 sq.ft. are permitted with a CUP. • Access to stables is required and must be roughened, with a max. slope of 25%. • All animal keeping open areas must be fenced. • All stables, animal shelters and open areas for keeping of animals may not be located in the front yard or any setbacks -with some exceptions, and may not be located closer than 25 feet to the side property line. City 0//ellin, INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377.7288 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT HIGHLIGHTS NOTE: According to Scction 17.24.020 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, illegal uses or structures are required to be made conforming or shall be removed. Therefore, you may be required to modify or remove any unauthorized or unlawful use or structure on your property prior to or in conjunction with this application. In addition, pursuant to Resolution No. 900 of the City Council, any use or structure which would require a discretionary permit but which is conducted without the acquisition of said permit, shall be subject to retroactive discretionary permit process, and is subject to higher application fee. All property in the City of Rolling Hills is subject to the laws and regulations of two governing entities: THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS and THE ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION. The duties and obligations of the City and Community Association are totally separate and distinct. Following are some of the highlights of the more important facts from the CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ZONING CODE relating to uses and construction on property in this unique community: SETBACKS: Front yard - 50' from front easement line in RA -S-1 and RA -S-2 Zones Side yards - 20' from property line in RA -S-1 Zone 35' from property line in RA -S-2 Zone Rear yard - 50' from property line in RA -S-1 and RA -S-2 Zones * For corner lots and through lots see Section 17.16.120, 17.16.130 and 17.12.250 EASEMENTS All property is subject to perimeter easements varying in width around each property boundary and road easements, granted by the property owner to the Community Association, a corporation, or another person or entity for the purpose of construction and/or maintenance and use of streets, driveways, trails, utilities, drainage facilities, sewers, open space, and/or a combination of these uses. The Community Association requires that all easements must be kept free of buildings, fences, plantings or other obstructions. For questions on easements and trails contact the Community Association. PERMITTED USES IN RA -S-1 AND RA -S-2 ZONES 1. Single family residence with minimum two car garage 2. Tree, bush, and field crops ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES (not permitted in the front yard, or in any setbacks - except that a barn may encroach 25' into the rear setback (see Sections 17.16.140, 17.16.150, 17.16.190, 17.16.200 for exceptions.) 1. Barn/stable without grading 2. Corral/pen/turnout without grading 3. Greenhouse 4. Gazebo, outdoor barbecue/fireplace 5. Noncommercial radio antenna 6. Domestic animals/no swine 7. Aggregate of 3 recreational vehicles/boats/ trailers/horse trailers (may be in driveways) 8. Satellite dish antenna 9. Swimming pool/spa/jet pool - less than 800 sq.ft. 10. Playhouse and playground equipment (Section 17.16.200) 11. Walls less than 3' (Section 17.16.150) Printed on Recycled Paper CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT WITH SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE (not permitted in the front yard or in any setback, except for driveway.) Planning Commission approval and City Council concurrence of development plans are required for any of the following: 1. More than one driveway 2. Cabana, detached rec.. room, hobby shop (cooking and sleeping facilities prohibited) 3. Corral/pen requiring grading 4. Detached garage 5. Guest house (cooking facilities prohibited) 6. Horseback riding ring 7. Mixed use structure 8. Recreational game court (i.e. tennis court) SITE PLAN REVIEW Planning Commission approval and City Council concurrence of development plans are required for any of the following: 1. Any grading requiring grading permit; 2. Any new building or structure except barn/stable without grading; 3. Expansion, modification, alteration, or repair of any existing building which (i) requires a grading permit; or (ii) increases the size of the structure by at least 1,000 square feet and has the effect of increasing the size of the structure by more than 25% in any 36 -month period. 4. Lot Line Adjustment 5. Pool/spa 800 sq. ft. or larger 6. Walls 3' or higher The Site Plan must minimize grading; preserve terrain and natural drainage courses; be harmonious in scale and mass with the building pad, the natural terrain, and surrounding residences; preserve native vegetation, mature trees, drainage courses, and land forms; and must be convenient and safe for the movement of pedestrians, equestrians and vehicles. BUILDING HEIGHT ROOFING STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE TOTAL LOT COVERAGE (includes structures and flatwork) BUILDING PAD COVERAGE BUILDING PAD SIZE MAXIMUM DISTURBED AREA (any graded area and impervious surfaces) STABLE & CORRAL (if not built, area must be set aside for future) VIEWS GEOLOGY & SOILS UTILITIES Single story. Class A roof, non -reflective. (Class A material and assembly.) 20% of net lot area maximum. 35% of net lot area maximum. The Planning Commission has established a guideline of 30% coverage. 12,000 square feet minimum (not in setbacks.) 40% of net lot area. Minimum 450 square foot stable. Minimum.550 square foot corral. Vehicular accessway required, which does not need to be. paved. • 4'', - Neighbors are encouraged to work together to preserve views. 'Required for all construction. Must be placed underground for all construction. BUILDING PERMITS & SUBDIVISIONS Requires approval of City of Rolling Hills, Community Association and L. A. County Building & Safety or Willdan • Engineering. The L. A. County Building and Safety - Lomita Office is at 24320 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, CA"90717, : phone: (310) 534-3760. The Willdan Engineering Office is at 13191 Crossroads Parkway North, # 405, Industry, CA 91746,:: - phone: (562) 908-6200. 1' THESE HIGHLIGHTS SHOULD BE READ CAREFULLY AND APPLICANTS ARE ADVISED TO CONSULT THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ZONING CODE FOR EXPLANATION OF TERMS AND DETAILED REQIREMENTS. APPLICANTS SHOULD ALSO CONSULT WITH THE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION FOR THEIR BUILDING REGULATIONS. Firers/Residential Development -Reny. 2008 C1t /l2fG'ny.Jd.'fL INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 . (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT HIGHLIGHTS NOTE: According to Section 17.24.020 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, illegal uses or structures are required to be made conforming or shall be removed. Therefore, you may be required to modify or remove any unauthorized or unlawful use or structure on your property prior to or in conjunction with this application. In addition, pursuant to Resolution No. 900 of the City Council, any use or structure which would require a discretionary permit but which is conducted without the acquisition of said permit, shall be subject to retroactive discretionary permit process, and is subject to higher application fee. All property in the City of Rolling Hills is subject to the laws and regulations of two governing entities: THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS and THE ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION. The duties and obligations of the City and Community Association are totally separate and distinct. Following are some of the highlights of the more important facts from the CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ZONING CODE relating to uses and construction on property in this unique community: SETBACKS: Front yard - 50' from front easement line in RA -S-1 and RA -S-2 Zones Side yards - 20' from property line in RA -S-1 Zone 35' from property line in RA -S-2 Zone Rear yard - 50' from property line in RA -S-1 and RA -S-2 Zones * For corner lots and through lots see Section 17.16.120, 17.16.130 and 17.12.250 EASEMENTS All property is subject to perimeter easements varying in width around each property boundary and road easements, granted by the property owner to the Community Association, a corporation, or another person or entity for the purpose of construction and/or maintenance and use of streets, driveways, trails, utilities, drainage facilities, sewers, open space, and/or a combination of these uses. The Community Association requires that all easements must be kept free of buildings, fences, plantings or other obstructions. For questions on easements and trails contact the Community Association. PERMITTED USES IN RA -S-1 AND RA -S-2 ZONES I . Single family residence with minimum two car garage 2. Tree, bush, and field crops ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES (not permitted in the front yard, or in any setbacks - except that a barn may encroach 25' into the rear setback (see Sections 17.16.140, 17.16.150, 17.16.190, 17.16.200 for exceptions.) 1. Barn/stable without grading 2. Corral/pen/turnout without grading 3. Greenhouse 4. Gazebo, outdoor barbecue/fireplace 5. Noncommercial radio antenna 6. Domestic animals/no swine 7. Aggregate of 3 recreational vehicles/boats/ trailers/horse trailers (may be in driveways). 8. Satellite dish antenna 9. Swimming pool/spa/jet pool - less than 800 sq.ft. 10. Playhouse and playground equipment (Section 17.16.200) 1 1. Walls less than 3' (Section 17.16.150) Printed on Recycled Paper CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT WITH SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE (not permitted in the front yard or in any setback.. except for driveway.) Planning Commission, approval and City Council concurrence of development plans are required for any of the following: 1. More than one driveway 2. Cabana, detached rec. room, hobby shop (cooking and sleeping facilities prohibited) 3. Corral/pen requiring grading 4. Detached garage 5. Guest house (cooking facilities prohibited) 6. Horseback riding ring 7. Mixed use structure 8. Recreational game court (i.e. tennis court) SITE PLAN REVIEW Planning Commission approval and City Council concurrence of development plans are required for any of the following: 1. Any grading requiring grading permit; 2. Any new building or structure except barn/stable without grading; 3. Expansion, modification, alteration, or repair of any existing building which (i) requires a grading permit; or (ii) increases the size of the structure by at least 1,000 square feet and has the. effect of increasing the size of the structure by more than 25% in any 36 -month period. 4. Lot Line Adjustment 5. Pool/spa 800 sq. ft. or larger 6. Walls 3' or higher The Site Plan must minimize grading; preserve terrain and natural drainage courses; be harmonious in scale and mass with the building pad, the natural terrain, and surrounding residences; preserve native vegetation, mature trees, drainage courses, and land forms; and must be convenient and safe for the movement of pedestrians, equestrians and vehicles. BUILDING HEIGHT ROOFING STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE TOTAL LOT COVERAGE (includes structures and flatwork) BUILDING PAD COVERAGE BUILDING PAD SIZE MAXIMUM DISTURBED AREA (any graded area and impervious surfaces) Single story. Class A roof, non -reflective. (Class A material and assembly.) 20% of net lot area maximum. 35% of net lot area maximum. The Planning Commission has established a guideline of 30% coverage. 12,000 square feet minimum (not in setbacks.) 40% of net lot area. STABLE & CORRAL Minimum 450 square foot stable. (if not built, area must be set aside Minimum 550 square foot corral. for future) Vehicular accessway required, which does not need to be paved. VIEWS Neighbors are encouraged to work together to preserve views. GEOLOGY & SOILS UTILITIES Required for all construction. Must be placed underground for all construction. BUILDING PERMITS & SUBDIVISIONS Requires approval of City of Rolling Hills, Community Association and L. A. County Building & Safety or Willdan Engineering. The L. A. County Building and Safety - Lomita Office is at 24320 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, CA 90717, phone: (310) 534-3760. The Willdan Engineering Office is at 13191 Crossroads Parkway North, # 405, Industry, CA 91746, phone: (562) 908-6200. THESE HIGHLIGHTS SHOULD BE READ CAREFULLY AND APPLICANTS ARE ADVISED TO CONSULT THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ZONING CODE FOR EXPLANATION OF TERMS AND DETAILED REQIREMENTS. APPLICANTS SHOULD ALSO CONSULT WITH THE COMMUNITY ASSOCIA'I'ION FOR THEIR BUILDING REGULATIONS. ! It., r‘: Rt A:dew/4 !!rt rlt,lrrur ?trt)' The City of Rolling Hills is a special place to live because of its rural character and one-story, ranch style homes. The development regulations and standards, in turn, are intentionally designed to minimize impact of grading, sustain the native habitat and preserve open space. Residences are intended to blend into the natural environment and not be the focus of attention. The City's unique environment is the result of laws and regulations of two separate and distinct governing entities, the City of Rolling Hills and the Rolling Hills Community Association (RHCA). With different duties and responsibilities, each entity maintains and enforces its own rules and regulations. All development projects in Rolling Hills must be reviewed, approved and permitted by both the City and the RHCA. The reviews and approvals are independent of one another. The information contained in this document only pertains to the City. All construction projects in the City require a plan review, building permit and inspection by the County of Los Angeles or Willdan. What is RAS-1 & RAS-2? These are the two zoning districts in the City of Rolling Hills. Residential Agricultural Suburban Zone 1, or RAS -1, means that the minimum lot size in this district is one acre. Accordingly, Residential Agricultural Suburban Zone 2, or RAS — 2, means that the minimum lot size in this zone is two acres. What are the permitted uses in RAS-1 & RAS-2 zones? 1. Single family residence with a minimum two car garage 2. Tree, bush and field crops What are the required setbacks in the RAS-1 & RAS-2 zones? Front Yard — 50' from road easement line in RAS-1 and RAS-2 Zones Side Yards — 20' from property line in RAS-1 Zone 35' from property line in RAS-2 Zone Rear Yard — 50' from property line in RAS-1 and RAS-2 Zones For corner and lots facing more than one street contact City Hall. What is Structural Lot Coverage? Structural Lot Coverage is the area of the net lot that is developed with structures. The maximum permitted structural coverage is 20% of the net lot area. What is Total Lot Coverage? Total Lot Coverage is the area of the net lot developed with structures and impervious surfaces. The maximum permitted total lot coverage is 35% of the net lot area. What is Disturbed Area? Disturbed area is an area of the net lot that was previously graded or is proposed to be graded and includes remedial grading (temporary disturbance), graded building pad areas and graded slopes. The maximum disturbed area may not exceed 40% of the net lot area. What is Net Lot Area? Net lot area is the square footage of the lot after deducting the following from the gross lot area: roadway easements, ten feet parallel to the roadway easement(s) and ten feet parallel to the remaining property lines. All development coverages in the City are calculated based on the net lot area of the lot, not gross. What is a Building Pad? A building pad is the area of a lot, not in setbacks, that was graded or is proposed to be graded for placement of improvements. A building pad may not exceed, on the average, a 10% slope. Structural coverage on the building pad should not exceed 30%. There may be more than one building pad on a lot. What is a Setback? A setback is the distance a building or structure must be 'set back' from the property line and in some cases from an easement line in accordance with City's zoning ordinance. What is Grading? Grading is a man-made alteration of the existing natural ground surface. Soil generated by grading must be balanced on site, except soil from excavation work (i.e., pool, basement). A grading permit is necessary for cut and fill of 3 feet or more or if over 2,000 square feet of surface area is disturbed. What is a Variance? A variance is a special permit issued to a specific property by either the Planning Commission or the City Council to deviate from development standards set forth in the zoning regulations. Variances require public hearings and must meet several state -mandated findings. If granted, are usually subject to compliance with certain conditions. What is a Conditional Use Permit? A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is a special permit issued by the Planning Commission or the City Council, which may authorize land development not routinely allowed on a particular site or in a particular zone. CUPs require public hearings and if approval is subject to compliance with certain conditions. What accessory uses and structures are permitted? 1. Barn/Stable without grading 2. Corral/pen/turnout without grading 3. Greenhouse 4. Gazebo, outdoor barbecue/ fireplace / trellis 5. Noncommercial radio antenna 6. Keeping of domestic animals (no swine) 7. Maximum of 3 recreational vehicles/boats/trailers/horse trailers (minimum 50' from roadway easement) 8. Satellite dish antenna 9. Swimming pool/spa/jet pool — less than 800 sq. ft. 10. Playhouse and playground equipment 11. Walls 3' or less in height Such structures are not permitted in the front yard, or in any setback — except that a barn and corral may encroach 25' into the rear setback*. What is Discretionary Review? Discretionary review is a review of a project by the Planning Commission or the City Council to determine compliance with all applicable statutes, ordinances and regulations of the City. The review also requires the exercise of judgment, deliberation, or decision on the part of the Planning Commission and/or the City Council. What is a Site Plan Review? The site plan review process was established to provide discretionary review of certain development projects in the City for the purpose of ensuring that the proposed project is consistent with the City's General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. When is a site plan review required? A site plan review is required for the following projects 1. Any grading of 3' or higher covering over 2,000 sq. ft. of surface area 2. Any new building or structure except barn/stable without grading* 3. Expansion, modification, alteration, or repair of any existing residence which (i) requires a grading permit or (ii) increases the size of the structure by at least 1,000 square feet or 25% of the size of the structure in a 36 -month period 4. Lot Line Adjustment 5. Pool/spa 800 sq. ft. or larger 6. Walls over 3' in height 7. Other accessory structures when the combined area of the existing and proposed structures exceed 800 sq. ft. What uses require CUP? 1. More than one driveway 2. Cabana, guest house, recreation room 3. Detached garage, hobby shop 4. Mix -use structure 5. Horseback riding ring over 7,200 sq. ft. 6. Game courts What can be approved administratively, over-the-counter? A. The construction of a barn, stable, turnout or corral that does not require grading*. B. Alteration, expansion, modification, or repair of any existing structures, which are exempt from site plan review, as specified in Sections 17.24.050, 17.16.030, 17.16.200, and 17.46.020 of the Zoning Ordinance C. All other miscellaneous projects and structures, including porches, patios, driveways, outdoor barbecues and fire places, gazebos, archway over a driveway entry a minimum 16' high, hardscape, drainage devices and other structures, provided the construction does not trigger grading and meets all other requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, and is not a part of a larger project that requires Planning Commission review What is an administrative, over-the-counter review? A review of projects by City Staff, by which the staff confirms whether the project complies with applicable 'statutes, ordinances, and regulations of the City. When is a soils and geology report required? Soils and geology reports are required for all projects. When is undergrounding of utilities required? If you are planning to upgrade, relocate or increase your electrical panel, enlarge your house, construct a new house or accessory structure, subdivide your property, or lengthen or add electrical lines to your home or accessory structure, you are required to place the utility lines to that structure underground. What is the permitted building height? Only a single story structure with height regulated by the RHCA. What type of roof is permitted? Class A roof, non -reflective. (Class A material and assembly). Is a stable and corral required? Each lot has to be developed with a stable and corral or have a minimum of 1,000 sq. ft. of developable area set aside for a future stable and corral, with appropriate access. What is the minimum required size of stable and corral? The minimum size of a stable is 450 square feet; the minimum size of the corral is 550 square feet*. Vehicular accessway is required but does not have to be paved. What is the minimum required Residential Building Pad size? The minimum required residential building pad size is 12,000 square feet (not in setbacks). What is the minimum size home that can be built? The minimum size home one can build is 1,300 square feet. What is the maximum size home that can be built? The maximum size is determined by applying all applicable standards to a lot: induding (but not limited to) lot coverage, lot disturbance, height limits, maximum slopes, and setbacks. * The approval process, size and location of barns and stables are currently under review by the City and may change. General Information Where is a copy of Zoning and Building Regulations? For copies of zoning and building regulations contact the City Clerk at City Hall. When and where does the Planning Commission and City Council meet? Planning Commission meets the 3`d Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm. The City Council meets the 2"d and 4* Monday of each month at 7:30 pm. Meetings are held at City Hall in the Council Chambers. City of Rolling Hills Planning Department 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 Los Angeles County Building & Safety Department 24320 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, CA 90717 (310) 534-3760 Willdan Associates 13191 Crossroads Parkway North, Suite 405, Industry, CA 91746-3497 (562) 908.6200 Rolling Hills Community Association 1 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA 90274 (310) 544- 6222 Updated 05/2009 Public/Flyers/Development Frequently Asked Questions about Development and Planning ear/ ej Rollift9 Wed 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 www.Rolling-Hills.org Is my stable in compliance? Try this quick self assessment checklist les his My Property has: A stable at least 200 sq. ft in size (with room for an additional 250 sq .ft.) to accommodate stable size of at least 450 sq. ft. A fenced corral at least 550 sq. ft. in size contiguous to the stable. An unpaved or roughened hard surface vehicular access way to that is at least 6 ft. wide and that does not exceed a slope of 25%. Approved plans, stamped by the City and the RHCA and all applicable building permits for my stable structures. Building & Safety permits for any modifications or upgrades made to my stable since original approval, including electrical or plumbing. A tack room (people space) that does not exceed 40% of my stable and is not used for habitation or sleeping quarters. At least 60% of the stable dedicated (agricultural space) and designed with appropriate access, ventilation and flooring to accommodate or be readily converted to horse keeping purposes such as stalls, hay and equipment storage. A stable that currently meets the list of criteria of what is permitted and not permitted in a stable as defined in the Zoning Ordinance, (see list inside). If you answered "no" to any item on the checklist, or if you have any other questions regarding your stable's compliance, you may contact the City of Rolling Hills. The City will provide for a free inspection of your stable on a voluntary request basis for two years from the effective date of the Ordinance ( 2008) This is the back of the Pamphlet /t could contain a list of Contact information For the City, RHCA, Building & Safety And/or a list of any Referenced City Ordinances /t might also contain a list of resources the homeowner might want to refer to such as organizations like Caballeros or reference books that may be helpful. DRAFT A Homeowner's Guide To Rolling Hills Stables Understanding the Revised City of Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance Pertaining to Stables and Corrals The Significance of Stables in our City: A bit of History The City of Rolling Hills is a rural residential community characterized by its rambling ranch style homes surrounded by three rail fences, bridal trails and open space. In addition, the equestrian nature of the city adds to its unique rural character and quality of life that our residents enjoy and value. Our City's stables and corrals play an integral role in preserving the equestrian lifestyle our city holds dear and, for this reason, there is a City Ordinance which requires that every residential lot must set aside a minimum of 1,000 sq. ft. of property to accommodate a stable and corral. Over the years, our City has valued the charm and utilitarian nature of our ranch style stables and we continue to encourage the building of new stables. All stables in the city are required to conform to municipal ordinances specific to stables, which have recently been amended. Reasons for Revision Prior to the recent amendment, the municipal code provided a very narrow definition for permissible uses of a stable which was out of step with common practice among both horse owners and non -horse -owners. It is believed that these narrow restrictions encouraged residents to avoid the proper permitting process and thus may have resulted in converted stables that have not been inspected for building, health and safety standards. The goal of the current revisions is to broaden the definition of stables to provide a wider range of reasonable and acceptable uses for a stable, while still insuring that, in all cases, a stable must remain viable for future horse keeping and must remain easily and readily convertible back into a stable for horses. The intent of these revisions is threefold: I. To preserve our equestrian lifestyle by insuring that stables and horses will always have a place in our City 2. To clarify what is permissible and non -permissible in a stable to insure that stables are not converted to uses requiring a conditional use permit. 3. To encourage residents, who may have had minor violations under the more restrictive municipal code, to get their stables inspected and properly permitted to meet the revised code and current building and safety standards. What are the New Guidelines For a Stable and Corral? The new guidelines make a distinction between tack room or "people space" and the agricultural space of the stable for the purpose of defining permitted and non -permitted uses and construction/design standards as follows: Tack Room Space in the Stable (Not to exceed 40% of the total size of the stable) Permitted Design Standards/uses: • Finished floors, walls and ceilings and glazed windows • Standard size doors (I exterior, 1 interior) • Air conditioning/heating/electrical and phone outlets • Sink, countertop, cabinets, shelves • Bathroom (shower, sink and toilet) • Microwave, warming plate, half size refrigerator • Storage for tack and related equipment • Storage of general household items and equipment • Furniture such as trophy cases, cabinets, desks, tables, chairs, couches, work benches • Loft plate not to exceed 6' Non -Permitted: • Habitation: beds or sleeping quarters of any kind. • Stoves, ovens or full size refrigerators/freezers. • Any use not listed above. Agricultural Space in the Stable (At least 60% of total size must be designated for agricultural purposes.) Permitted Design Standards/uses: • Adequate open ventilation for hay storage and horses • Minimum 4 ft. wide and 8 ft high door openings • Dutch or sliding doors encouraged • Pervious floors in stalls encouraged and may be required on a case by case basis • Garage style doors acceptable, but must look like stable doors Stalls, hay storage, wash rack, grooming area, farm equipment Storage of vehicles and other general household items Non -Permitted: Glazed windows, electrical outlets/switches within horses reach (unless they can be removed when converted) All other non -permitted uses (above) for tack rooms Note on Stable lofts: if the stable loft is used for hay storage it must meet the requirements of "agricultural space," otherwise it can be considered as "tack room space." Process for Establishing Compliance Existing stables If existing stables were approved and permitted when first constructed and are used as stables, they would meet the new requirements as the new revisions are less restrictive. However, it is recommended that you try the quick "Self Assessment Checklist" to determine if your stable remains fully compliant. The City is offering to provide a free, voluntary inspection of your stable for 2 years from the effective date of the ordinance. After 2 years, it will be the property owners' responsibility to obtain inspection. • Inspection is recommended in order to verify compliance which may be required in the future and may be useful upon sale of your property. Process for New Stables • All new stable construction requests, regardless of size, must include a site plan, elevation plan showing plate heights if a loft is proposed, floor plan, roof plan, plumbing, electrical and mechanical plans of the structure. Size of tack room and agricultural space including a detailed description of the use for each area. Lofts must be included in the total sq. footage. • Stables up to 650 sq.ft. may be reviewed by staff and approved over the counter. • Stables between 650-800 sq. ft are reviewed by a standing sub -committee on stables. • Stables over 800 sq. ft. or any size stable that has a loft is reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission through the Site Plan Review Process. • All stables that require grading over staff's authorized levels shall require a Site Plan Review regardless of size. • Tack rooms proposed at over 40% of the size of the stable will require a minor Variance by the Planning Commission. Please contact the City of Rolling Hills for more details on stables, the planning process and other options available to property owners. CIPYOF OLLIW J -[ILLS NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 www.rolling-hills.org THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS FACTS The City of Rolling Hills is characterized by beautifully wooded deep canyons and hilly terrain located on the Palos Verdes Peninsula in Southern California. The 3 square mile City is an entirely residential private gated community consisting of 690 mostly large estate -size one-story ranch style residences with agricultural and equestrian accessory structures and uses. There are approximately 1,972 people residing in the City. The minimum areas of lots permitted in the City are 1 -acre and 2 -acres in size. However, there are many lots that are smaller than one acre. The surrounding areas consist of undulating hillsides and knolls covered by grasses, and native mature shrubs and trees, with some areas being heavily wooded. Native birds and animals frequent the area such as sparrows, crows, ravens, raccoons, possum, skunks, squirrels and an occasional fox. There are 26 miles of private roads and 23 miles of equestrian trails. All property in the City of Rolling Hills is subject to the laws and regulations of two governing entities. The City of Rolling Hills and the Rolling Hills Community Association, (RHCA). The duties and responsibilities of the City and the RHCA are totally separate and distinct. Each implements its own rules and regulations as a separate entity. All projects must be reviewed and approved by the City and the RHCA. The preservation of natural habitat in the City of Rolling Hills is called out in the City's General Plan and reflected in the Zoning Ordinance. New development and additions to residences require Site Plan Review public hearings before the Planning Commission. Any construction must minimize grading, preserve terrain and natural drainage courses; be harmonious in scale and mass with the building pad, the natural terrain, and surrounding residences; preserve native vegetation, mature trees, drainage courses, and land forms; and must be convenient and safe for the movement of pedestrians, equestrians, and vehicles. The Planning Commission requires that new or replacement landscaping include native drought tolerant plant materials for all projects and that the Rolling Hills Facts -2009 Amended 4/09 landscaping screen the subject project but do not block views from neighboring properties. Easements that vary in width from 10 feet to 25 feet surround each property boundary and are dedicated to equestrian trails and other uses such as utilities and roadways. Easement tree green waste is chipped by the Community Association and used to provide equestrian footing along horse trails. Further, wood chips from privately owned trees are used in this same manner. The Community Association regulates the easements. All new development projects are required to comply with general planning codes which include requirements for minimum setbacks; maximum structural lot coverage; maximum total lot coverage; maximum guidelines for building pad coverage; maximum disturbed area of a lot; grading where cut and fill soil must be balanced on a construction site, with some exceptions; landscape plans that incorporate and preserve mature trees and native vegetation but that do not obstruct views; undergrounding of utility lines; repair and/or replacement of roofs; geology, soils and hydrology reports; and a detailed grading and drainage plan. The City of Rolling Hills contracts with the Los Angeles County Public Works Department and a private consultant, Willdan Engineering, for Building and Safety functions, soils and geology reviews and approvals, septic tank requirements, subdivision reviews and other technical analysis. Building permits for construction are obtained from the County Building and Safety office in Lomita or Willdan Engineering in the City of Industry, after the City and the Association approves the plans. Some of the green waste collected in the City is related to fire protection. The City has been designated as being located in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ). Fire Department requires that all hazardous flammable vegetation be cleared to the ground for a distance of 30 feet from any structure and to a height of 6 inches for another 100 feet, plus any flammable, dense vegetation and low growing tree branches for another 100 feet of structures. A single franchise hauler using mini -trucks and three -wheel scooters for twice -weekly backyard collection conducts waste collection in the City of Rolling Hills. Besides solid waste, collection also includes a separate green waste program and a separate Rolling Hills Facts -2009 Amended 4/09 recyclables program for the collection of paper, glass, plastic, and metal cans. In addition, there is a rental bin service for manure collection. The residents of the City of Rolling Hills are made aware of and take part in many recycling programs sponsored by the City, surrounding Cities, County and State governments. Rolling Hills Facts -2009 Amended 4/09 QUICK FACTS ABOUT ROLLING HILLS • Area: • Average Home Size: Existing New (2005) New (2007) • Homes • Population: (est. 2007) • Registered Voters: • Private Roads • Equestrian Trails: • Zoning Districts: Lot Sizes: • Permitted Uses: • Setbacks, Front Yard: • Side Yard: • Rear Yard: • Structural lot coverage: • Total lot coverage: • Disturbed lot coverage: • Animals (some restrictions apply) 3 square miles Approximately 3,650 square feet (not including garages) Approximately 5,975 square feet (not including garages) Approximately 6,200 square feet (not including garages) 684 1,972 1,426 26 miles 23 miles RA -S-1 and RA -S-2:— Residential Agricultural Suburban Minimum 1 acre in the RA -S-1 Zone Minimum 2 acres in the RA -S-2 Zone One-story single family residences with agricultural outbuildings, stables and tree, bush and field crops. 50' from front easement line (usually roadway easement line). 20' from property line in RA -S-1 Zone 35' from property line in RAS-2 Zone For corner lots -check with staff 50' from property line 20% maximum permitted of net lot area (includes structures, swimming pools, tennis courts, porches, trellises and other structures). 35% maximum permitted of net lot area (includes all structures and all flatwork such as pool decks, walkways, and driveways). 40% maximum disturbance permitted of net lot area, (includes existing and proposed disturbance). There is no limit on number of horses one can keep. All other farm animals may be kept, except for swine. Rolling Hills Facts -2009 Amended 4/09 • Easements: !, A minimum of 10' easements are required, (but may vary in width from 10' to 25'), which surround each property boundary for streets, trails, driveways, utilities, drainage facilities, sewers, open space, and/or a combination of these uses. Additionally, the Community Association requires that all easements be kept free of buildings, fences, plantings or other obstructions. • Site Plan Review: • Building Pad Coverage: • Barn and Corral • Undergrounding of utility lines • Roof • Septic Tanks (except for few properties, the City is on Septic Tanks system) • Los Angeles County Municipal Stormwater Permit: Required for any grading requiring a grading permit or any new building or structure (except a barn/stable without grading) or any expansion of a structure by at least 1,000 square feet and that increases the size of the structure by more than 25% in any 36 -month period. The Planning Commission has established a guideline of 30% structural coverage. With any addition and construction of a new structure, including a pool, a set aside area for a future barn/corral or construction of a barn/corral is required. Udergrounding of utility lines is required when upgrading electrical service, for any addition and new construction. Class "A" assembly and "class "A construction roof is required for new roofs or repairs of 200 sq.ft. or larger. A new, technologically enhanced septic system is j required for major remodel, additions of bedrooms and/or bathrooms or new construction. In compliance and coordinate programs with the County of Los Angeles. Best Management Practice Programs implemented for prevention of storm water pollution. Soil erosion control plans implemented. • Recycling Programs: Twice -weekly backyard commingled (glass, plastic, and aluminum) recyclables Twice -weekly backyard green waste collection Twice -weekly backyard newspaper collection 1 Manure collection Rolling Hills Facts -2009 Amended 4/09 50% of construction and demolition material to be recycled. Hauling permit and verification is required. Yearly Christmas Tree Collection Yearly Telephone Book Collection 1 County/City of L.A Household Hazardous Waste Roundups Twice -yearly large item pickups, (Spring clean-up) Publicize Los Angeles County's Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Program Publicize Pollution Prevention Program Publicize Grasscycling and Compost Programs Rolling Hills Facts -2009 Amended 4/09 Is my stable in compliance? Try this quick self assessment checklist Yes No My Property has: _ A stable at least 200 sq. It in size (with room for an additional 250 sy .ft.) to accommodate stable size of at least 450 sq. ft. A fenced corral at feast 550 sq. ft. in size contiguous to the stable. An unpaved or roughened hard surface vehicular access way to that is at least 6 ft. wide and that does not exceed a slope of 25%. Approved plans. stamped by the City and the RHCA and all applicable building permits for my stable structures. Building & Safety permits for any modifications or upgrades made to my stable since original approval. including electrical or plumbing. A tack room (people space) that does not exceed 40% of my stable and is not used for habitation or sleeping quarters. At least 60% of the stable dedicated (agricultural space) and designed with appropriate access, ventilation and flooring to accommodate or be readily converted to horse keeping purposes such as stalls, hay and equipment storage. A stable that currently meets the list of criteria of what is permitted and not permitted in a stable as defined in the Zoning Ordinance, (see list inside). If you answered "no" to any item on the checklist, or if you have any other questions regarding your stable's compliance, you may contact the City of Rolling Hills. The City will provide fora free inspection of your stable on a voluntary request basis for two years from the effective date of the Ordinance ( 2008) Please contact the City of Rolling Hills for more details on stables, the planning process and other options available to property owners. This is the back of the Pamphlet It could contain a list of Contact information For the City. RHCA. Building & Safety Amdlor a list of any Referenced City Ordinances It might also contain a list of resources the homeowner might want to refer to such as organizations like Caballeros or reference books that may be helpful. DRAFT A Homeowner's Guide To Rolling Hills Stables Understanding the Proposed Revised City of Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance Pertaining to Stables and Corrals a is Prepared 4/24/08 What are the New Guidelines • All other non -permitted uses (above) for tack The Significance of Stables in our City: A bit of History The City of Rolling Hills is a rural residential community characterized by its rambling ranch style homes surrounded by three rail fences, bridal trails and open space. In addition, the equestrian nature of the city adds to its unique rural character and quality of life that our residents enjoy and value. Our City's stables and corrals play an integral role in preserving the equestrian lifestyle our city holds dear and, for this reason, there is a City Ordinance which requires that every residential lot must set aside a minimum of 1,000 sq. ft. of property to accommodate a stable and corral. Over the years, our City has valued the charm and utilitarian nature of our ranch style stables and we continue to encourage the building of new stables. All stables in the city are required to conform to municipal ordinances specific to stables, which have recently been amended. Reasons for Revision Prior to the recent amendment, the municipal code provided a very narrow definition for permissible uses of a stable which was out of step with common practice among both horse owners and non -horse -owners. It is believed that these narrow restrictions encouraged residents to avoid the proper permitting process and thus may have resulted in converted stables that have not been inspected for building. health and safety standards. The goal of the current revisions is to broaden the definition of stables to provide a wider ranee of reasonable and acceptable uses for a stable, while still insuring that, in all cases, a staple must remain viable for future horse keeping and must remain easily and readily convertible back into a stable for horses. The intent of these revisions is threefold: To preserve bur equestrian lifestyle by insuring that stables and horses will always have a place in our City 2. 'fo clarify what is permissible and non -permissible in a staple to insure that stables are not converted to uses requiring a conditional use permit. 3. To encourage residents, who may have had minor violations under the more restrictive municipal code, to get their stables inspected and properly permitted to meet the revised code and current building and safety standards. For a Stable and Corral? The new guidelines make a distinction between tack loom or "people space" and the agricultural space of the staple for the purpose of defining permitted and non -permitted uses and construction/design standards as follows: Tack Room Space in the Staple (Not to exceed 40% of die total size of the staple) Permitted Design Standards/Uses: • Finished floors, walls and ceilings and glazed windows • Standard size doors (I exterior, 1 interior) • Air conditioning/heating/electrical and phone outlets • Sink, countertop, cabinets, shelves • Bathroom (shower, sink and toilet) • Microwave, tvarming plate, half size refrigerator • Storage for tack and related equipment • Storage of general household items and equipment Furniture such as trophy cases, cabinets, desks, tables, chairs, couches, work benches • Loft plate not to exceed 6' Prohibited Design Standards/Uses: • Habitation: beds or sleeping quarters of any kind. • Stoves, ovens or full size refrigerators/freezers. • Any use not listed above. Agricultural Space in the Stable (At least 60% of total size must he designated for agricultural purposes.) Permitted Design Standards/Uses: • Adequate open ventilation for hay storage and horses • Minimum 1 ft. wide and 8 0 high door openings • Dutch or sliding doors encouraged • Pervious floors in stalls encouraged and may be required on a case by case basis • Garage style doors acceptable. but must look like stable doors • Stalls, hay storage, wash rack, grooming area, farm equipment • Storage of vehicles and other general household items Prohibited Design Standards/Uses: • Glazed windows, electrical outlets/switches within horses reach (unless they can he removed when converted) rooms Note on Staple lofts: if the staple loft is used for hay storage it must meet the requirements of "agricultural space," otherwise it can he considered as "tack room space." 1'rocess for Establishing Compliance Existing stables • If existing stables were approved and permitted when first constructed and are used as stables, they would meet the new requirements as the new revisions are less restrictive. However, it is recommended that you try the quick "Self Assessment Checklist" to determine if your stable remains fully compliant. • The City is offering to provide a free, voluntary inspection of your staple for 2 years from the effective date of the ordinance. After 2 years, it will be the property owners' responsibility to obtain inspection. Inspection is recommended in order to verify compliance which may he required in the future and may be useful upon sale of your property. - New Stables All new stable construction requests, regardless of size, must include a site plan, elevation plan showing plate heights if a loft is proposed, floor plan, roof plan, plumbing, electrical and mechanical plans of the structure. Size of tack room and agricultural space including a detailed description of the use for each area. Lofts must be included in the total sq. footage. • Stables up to 650 sq.ft. may be reviewed by staff and approved over the counter. • Stables between 650-800 sq. ft are reviewed by a standing sub -committee on stables. ▪ Stables over 800 sq. ft. or any size stable that has a loft is reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission through the Site Plan Review Process. • All stables that require grading over staff's authorized levels shall require a Site Plan Review regardless of size. • Tack rooms proposed at over 40% of the size of the staple will require a minor Variance by the Planning Commission. Prepared 4/24/08 hillside construction. Soils reports are required by the County and the City of Rolling Hills. This may be as simple as a County engineer walk-through, stating that no adverse soil conditions exist, or the County may require that core samples be taken and evaluated. When satisfactory compliance is reached and your plan is approved, a Building Permit is issued. A fee is paid to cover inspections during key phases of development. 6. PRACTICAL POINTS AND TIPS TO FACILITATE YOUR PROJECT • Work with City and Community Association Officials to meet each entity's own separate requirements. Don't surprise Officials and your neighbors by beginning the project or grading without a permit. • It may be worth your time to read "Eleven Practical Tips for Getting Your Project Approved in Califomia," page 13 of the 1994 California Permit Handbook (Ref. 7.2). • Any man-made alterations or changes to the "natural grade" or ground surface in its natural state is considered "grading." The City of Rolling Hills Building Code requires Planning Commission approval under the Site Plan Review Process and a grading permit from the County when there is to be a cut or fill exceeding 3 feet in depth or 3 feet in height or disturbance covering more than 2,000 square feet of the existing ground surface area. ' Staff's over-the-counter approval is required when there is to be a cut or fill less than 3 feet in depth or less than 3 feet in height that covers less than 2,000 square feet of the existing ground surface. AU soil must be balanced on site. No exportation or importation of soil to or from any lot in the City shall be permitted unless approved by the City under certain conditions, • An engineer and architect who have worked in the City or on the Peninsula and understand hillside construction should move the project along more expeditiously than those without that experience or knowledge. • Begin construction of your project with all required permits and approvals within two years of your project being approved by the City. • Build according to approved plans and note that all architectural exterior changes require Architectural Committee approval. • Contact Planning staff immediately to facilitate rectification of serious erosion or hillside slippage. • A useful guide on hiring contractors is found in Ref.7.6. • Make sure your contractor and subcontractors have a permit to enter and work in Rolling Hills, and know the rules. For example, concrete trucks enter only at the Main Gate. Workers will be delayed until and unless they have Community Association permits. • Stay on good terms with your neighbors and inform them in advance of proposed development plans. 7. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS 7.1 "Concepts Applicable to Land Use Control," CA Municipal Law Handbook, League of California Cities. 7.2 "1994 California Permit Handbook," Office of Permit Assistance, CA Trade & Commerce Agency. (Available at City Hall). 7.3 "Rolling Hills General Plan," City of Rolling Hills, 1991 (Available at City Hall). 7.4 "Rolling Hills Municipal Code," City of Rolling Hills, 1995 (Available at City Hall). 7.5 "Rolling Hills Community Association Building Regulations," Rolling Hills Community Association of Rancho Palos Verdes, 1991 (Available at the Community Association). 7.6 "What You Should know Before You Hire a Contractor," Contractor's License Board, Dept. of Consumer Affairs, State of CA (Available at County Building & Safety). 7.7 Residential Development Highlights (Available at City Hall). 7.8 Planning Commission Application Deadline Schedule (Available at City Hall). 7.9 Grading Process Guide (Available at City Hall). 8. DIRECTORY City of Rolling Hills Planning Department 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Rolling Hills Community Association 1 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Los Angeles County Building & Safety: Plan Check 24320 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, CA 90717 Los Angeles County Geology, Soils, and Drainage 900 S. Fremont Ave., Alhambra, CA 91803 9. PNTITY FINDER* Accessory uses & structures Bridle Trails Building permits & subdivisions Conditional use permit Drainage Easements Exterior appearance of improvement Fence design, color & location Geology & soils Grading inquiries Landscaping Mod./repair/alteration of structures Native Flora & Fauna New building/structures Paint Roofing approvals Site Plan Review for development Street Maintenance Traffic & road signage Views "C = City 377-1521 A = Community Association 544-6222 L = LA County 534-3760 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD, ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 C A A, C, L C L A A A L C A, C A, C C A, C A A, C C A C A, C (310) 377-1521 (310) 544-6222 (310) 534-3760 (626) 458-4923 Planning Process Guide for the Residents of Rolling Hills PERMITS - APPROVALS DON'T GO TO WORK WITHOUT THEM! Published 3/05 1. INTRODUCTION This Guide has been written by the Planning commission ot the city ot Holing Hills to help our residents understand and implement the permit process in our City. Related responsibilities and functions of the City of Rolling Hills ("City") and the Rolling Hills Community Association ("Community Association"), an independent homeowners association, are noted. Our city, its officials and organizations, are empowered by the California Constitution to uphold all the elements ot the city's General Plan. '1 ne ueneral Plan is written and updated approximately every ten years by our residents with some elements updated every five years. The City's General Plan takes a strong position on maintaining the rural character of this beautiful City. 2. GOVERNMENT ENTITIES AFFECTING LAND DEVELOPMENT IN ROLLING HILLS The California State Constitution gives power to cities and counties to enact and enforce planning and land use regulations to protect the public health, safety and welfare of the residents. In 1971, the Legislature enacted statutes which required comprehensive, community -wide land use planning by way of a General Plan to be adopted by each city prior to consideration of zoning and development in that city. Further, all zoning, subdivisions and development permits must be consistent with the cities' general plans. The Rolling Hills General Plan is the constitution for future development within the community and, as such, sits atop the hierarchy of all land use controls. The City's regulation of land development is accomplished by the use of three types of controls: (1) The General Plan through which community goals and development policies are determined; (2) The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) through which environmental controls mandate environmental review of both planning and permit controls to assure long term protection of the environment; and (3) Zoning and subdivision entitlements through which individual development projects are considered and approved or disapproved in accordance with the established General Plan and environmental criteria (Ref 7,1 and 7 2) All property in the City of Rolling Hills is subject to the laws and regulations of two governing entities: THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS and THE ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION. The duties and obligations of the City and Community Association are totally separate and distinct. Some of the City's Zoning Code requirements are summarized in a document available from the City entitled, "Residential Development Highlights" (Ref. 7.7). 3. THE PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission is an official City body that consists of five residents appointed by the City Council. The Commission may act on all applications for variances, conditional use permits and site plan reviews of new developments. The Commission is advisory to the City Council only for ordinances and subdivisions. The Commission is required to review and approve applications for development projects, variances, and conditional use permits.•The Commission is charged with the responsibility of assuring that the proposed use of the land is in compliance with the General Plan (Ref. 7.3) and with the Rolling Hills Municipal Code (Ref. 7.4), adopted by the City Council. (An independent review is conducted concurrently by the Community Association Architectural Committee to satisfy deed restrictions, easements and building architecture. These are the province of the Community Association and its Architectural Committee and help to ensure that the original concept of a rural community has been maintained.) The Planning Commission action is reflected in a written resolution either approving or denying the application, which is sent to the City Council as a report item for their meeting agenda. These functions are conducted in compliance with Catifomia State Law requiring information on and coordinated review of development project applications. A Planning Commission Application Deadline Schedule is available at City Hall. The Planning Commission meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers at 2 Portuguese Bend Road. 1. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE ROLLING HILLS GENERAL PLAN The Rolling Hills General Plan (Ref. 7.3) provides a long-range plan for future development in the City which is sensitive to existing development patterns. The document represents the desires of the community and is the result of extensive public participation thrrnigh a citizens' si irvey, the General Plan Advisory Committee and public hearings. Thus, the public plays an important role in both the preparation and implementation phases of the General Plan. Because the General Plan reflects community goals and objectives, citizens must be involved with issues identification, goals formulation and policy criteria. The General Plan is updated approximately every ten years (Housing Element every five years) under order of the City Council and in compliance with state law The Rolling Hills General Plan describes our community as follows: • Rural residential community • Low density development • One -to -five acre parcels • Country atmosphere with three -rail fences • One story, ranch style houses • Easement trails • Abundant equestrian facilities • Preservation of native flora and fauna The City's General Plan contains, among others, the following goals: Goal 1: Maintain Rolling Hills' distinctive rural residential character. Goal 2: Accommodate development which is compatible with and complements existing land uses. Goal 3: Accommodate development that is sensitive to natural environment and accounts for environmental hazards. Policy Statements, describing the approach used to implement these goals can be found in Ref. 7.3, pp .15-16. California court decisions have recognized that a city's General Plan sits atop the hierarchy of local government law regulating land use (Ref. 7.1). Consequently, consistency between the General Plan and all other land use plans, policies and programs is required. Zoning ordinances, specific plans and individual project plans must be consistent with the goals, policies and standards in the General Plan. The Planning Commission is guided by the Land Use Element of the General Plan (Ref. 7.3) and to the Municipal Code (Ref. 7.4) which enforces key elements of that Plan. 5. PERMIT PROCESS State law requires every City and County to designate a single administrative entity, usually the planning agency or department, to provide information and coordinate the review of development project applications (Refs. 7.2 and 7.3). The permit process in Rolling Hills, involves the City, the Community Association, and the County, and begins by the applicant submitting a preliminary plot plan for review at the counters of both the City and the Community Association. With their approval, the plans can then be submitted to the County for Plan Check. The City In an over -the counter conference, tho Planning Diroctor for the City provides feedback on the completeness of the plans and guidance on application requirements. With some exceptions, such ac building a stable that does not require a grading permit; an application for Site Plan Review approval is required. An application fee is paid to the City to cover the City's cost of processing the application. Public testimony is taken at a Planning Commission hearing. At the hearing, a field trip is scheduled for the Commission and interested parties to view a silhouette of the proposed project and to take additional public testimony. The Commission then determines findings that are formulated into a resolution for approval or denial of the proposed development projoct. The resolution is sent to the City Council (Zoning Code Section 17.54.010). The City Council may take jurisdiction of the application or hear an appeal thereto, whereupon, the Planning Commission's decision is stayed until the City Council completes itc public hearings. With Site Plan Review approval, the applicant agrees to carry out the conditions of approval. Both the City and the Community Association must approve preliminary plans before a Plan Check may be conducted by the County. Residential Development Highlights is a handout currently given to prospective property development applicants at City Hall (Ref. 7.7). The Community Association The permit process, begins by submitting over tho countor plot plan and elevations to determine completeness for Architectural Committee review which, using Association Building Regulations (Ref. 7.5), studies and evaluates the layout from the perspective of maintaining the rural character of the community. Deed restrictions and easements are reviewed as well. An Association fee is paid for this Plan Check Application at the start. Following Plan Check approval, a Building Permit fee is paid to cover inspection during key phases of the development. Approval by the City of any plan or particular element of a plan does not constitute approval by the Community Association of that particular element or plan. The permit process and jurisdiction of the City and the Association are separate. Please consult the City, Community Association, and County on fee structure. Los Angeles County Two sets of a plot plan, elevations and engineering calculations are presented to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, Building & Safety Division located at 24320 Narbonne Ave., Lomita, CA. Building officials assess the completeness of your plans at the counter to begin a Plan Check. They request that you complete the form "Application for Building Permit" and pay a Plan Check fee. Be prepared to provide a valuation for the land use improvement being proposed. This valuation is used for assessing additional property taxes for your development improvement. As part of the plan check, the County will complete a four -page "Residential Plan Corrections" list. This corrections list will address such things as, for example, requiring additional structural engineering details, approval of drainage proposed, requiring 24 inch rather than 18 inch deep foundations because of "expansive" soil; etc. Particular attention is paid to engineering aspects of Demoftme#t awe Pe Begin process - Meet with City representative Over the Counter Process Meeting with City staff Submission of plans RHCA review Applicant meets with RHCA Architectural Committee Planning Commission Process Meetings with City staff Submission of application and plans Commission review Minimum Schedule: 1st mtg - project review 2nd mtg - field trip & hearing 3rd mtg - adoption City Council review Minimum Schedule: 1st mtg - receive & file City Council review (under jurisdication) Minimum Schedule: 2nd mtg - project review 3nd mtg - field trip & hearing 4th mtg - adoption City review and approval of final plans Building and Safety Plan review Permits issued Construction inspections Final inspection (City attends) City review of landscaping (1 yr later) if "over the counter" approval of pool CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GENERAL INFORMATION Incorporated January 24, 1957 3 Square Miles 23 Miles of Equestrian Trails 26 Miles of Streets (Private) 1,426 Registered Voters — 2005 CITY HALL 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 ROLLING HILL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 1 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 690 Homes 1,906 Residents General Law City (310) 377-1521 Phone (310) 377-7288 Fax e-mail: cityofrh@aol.com (310) 544-6222 Phone City Hall is open Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. City Manager, Planning Director and supporting staff have alternate Fridays off. However, planning and development questions may be directed to either the Planning Director or City Manager. Over the counter consultation with the agent and the prospective buyer is strongly encouraged prior to purchase of property and prior to construction. Rolling Hills Community Association is open Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m; Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 12 noon. The office is closed from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. for lunch. CITY COUNCIL — Meets 2"d and 4'h Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION — Meets 3`d Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. TRAFFIC COMMISSION — Meets 4h Thursday every other month, 8:30 a.m. GOVERNMENT FUNCTIONS CITY OF ROLLING HILLS FUNCTIONS RHCA FUNCTIONS • Implementation,of.the Municipal Code Entry issues/gate passes/automobile decals Implementation:of the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance and General Plan Architectural review for all construction and Building Permits Development application processing Maintenance of easements/trails Code enforcement/property maintenance Obstructions/drainage in easements Landscape review in conjunction with new development including new pool/spa Location/type of fences View Preservation , -View Preservation Animal control/complaints ', Street signs Traffic control signs and road striping , New residents address signs Sheriff's Department -traffic enforcement/ crime prevention/investigations Tennis courts/gates/riding rings/demonstration garden - operation, maintenance & minor repairs Trash collection/recycling Security Personnel (gate guards) Storm water run-off/pollution Landscape review Disposal of pool water Tree trimming in easements Implementation and enforcement of State, County and Federal programs and regulations Road maintenance/construction Property taxes/dues CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GENERAL INFORMATION Incorporated January 24, 1957 3 Square Miles 23 Miles of Equestrian Trails 26 Miles of Streets (Private) 1,426 Registered Voters — 2005 CITY HALL 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 ROLLING HILL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 1 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 690 Homes 1,906 Residents General Law City (310) 377-1521 Phone (310) 377-7288 Fax e-mail: cityofrh@aol.com (310) 544-6222 Phone City Hall is open Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. City Manager, Planning Director and supporting staff have alternate Fridays off. However, planning and development questions may be directed to either the Planning Director or City Manager. Over the counter consultation with the agent and the prospective buyer is strongly encouraged prior to purchase of property and prior to construction. Rolling Hills Community Association is open Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m; Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 12 noon. The office is closed from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. for lunch. • CITY COUNCIL — Meets 2"d and 4'h Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION — Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. TRAFFIC COMMISSION — Meets 4`h Thursday every other month, 8:30 a.m. GOVERNMENT FUNCTIONS CITY OF ROLLING HILLS FUNCTIONS RHCA FUNCTIONS Implementation of the Municipal Code Entry issues/gate passes/automobile decals Implementation of the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance and General Plan Architectural review for all construction and Building Permits Development application processing Maintenance of easements/trails Code enforcement/property maintenance Obstructions/drainage in easements Landscape review in conjunction with new development including new pool/spa Location/type of fences View Preservation View Preservation Animal control/complaints Street signs Traffic control signs and road striping New residents address signs Sheriff's Department -traffic enforcement/ crime prevention/investigations Tennis courts/gates/riding rings/demonstration garden - operation, maintenance & minor repairs Trash collection/recycling Security Personnel (gate guards) Storm water run-off/pollution Landscape review Disposal of pool water Tree trimming in easements Implementation and enforcement of State, County and Federal programs and regulations Road maintenance/construction Property taxes/dues 1. INTRODUCTION This Guide has been written by the Planning Commission of the City of Rolling Hills to help our residents understand and implement the permit process in our City. Related responsibilities and functions of the City of Rolling Hills ("City") and the Rolling Hills Community Association ("Community Association"), an independent homeowners association, are noted. Our City, its officials and organizations, are empowered by the Califomia Constitution to uphold all the elements of the City's General Plan. The General Plan is written and updated approximately every ten years by our residents with some elements updated every five years. The City's General Plan takes a strong position on maintaining the rural character of this beautiful City. 2. GOVERNMENT ENTITIES AFFECTING LAND DEVELOPMENT IN ROLLING HILLS The Califomia State Constitution gives power to cities and counties to enact and enforce planning and land use regulations to protect the public health, safety and welfare of the residents. In 1971, the Legislature enacted statutes which required comprehensive, community -wide land use planning by way of a General Plan to be adopted by each city prior to consideration of zoning and development in that city. Further, all zoning, subdivisions and development permits must be consistent with the cities' general plans. The Rolling Hills General Plan is the constitution for future development within the community and, as such, sits atop the hierarchy of all land use controls. The City's regulation of land development is accomplished by the use of three types of controls: (1) The General Plan through which community goals and development policies are determined; (2) The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) through which environmental controls mandate environmental review of both planning and permit controls to assure long term protection of the environment; and (3) Zoning and subdivision entitlements through which individual development projects are considered and approved or disapproved in accordance with the established General Plan and environmental criteria (Ref. 7.1 and 7.2). All property in the City of Rolling Hills is subject to the laws and regulations of two governing entities: THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS and THE ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION. The duties and obligations of the City and Community Association are totally separate and distinct. Some of the City's Zoning Code requirements are summarized in a document available from the City entitled, "Residential Development Highlights" (Ref. 7.7). 3. THE PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission is an official City body that consists of five residents appointed by the City Council. The Commission may act on all applications for variances, conditional use permits and site plan reviews of new developments. The Commission is advisory to the City Council only for ordinances and subdivisions. The Commission is required to review and approve applications for development projects, variances, and conditional use permits.•The Commission is charged with the responsibility of assuring that the proposed use of the land is in compliance with the General Plan (Ref. 7.3) and with the Rolling Hills Municipal Code (Ref. 7.4), adopted by the City Council. (An independent review is conducted concurrently by the Community Association Architectural Committee to satisfy deed restrictions, easements and building architecture. These are the province of the Community Association and its Architectural Committee and help to ensure that the original concept of a rural community has been maintained.) The Planning Commission action is reflected in a written resolution either approving or denying the application, which is sent to the City Council as a report item for their meeting agenda. These functions are conducted in compliance with Califomia State Law requiring information on and coordinated review of development project applications. A Planning Commission Application Deadline Schedule is available at City Hall. The Planning Commission meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers at 2 Portuguese Bend Road. 4. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE ROLLING HILLS GENERAL PLAN The Rolling Hills General Plan (Ref. 7.3) provides a long-range plan for future development in the City which is sensitive to existing development patterns. The document represents the desires of the community and is the result of extensive public participation through a citizens' survey, the General Plan Advisory Committee and public hearings. Thus, the public plays an important role in both the preparation and implementation phases of the General Plan. Because the General Plan reflects community goals and objectives, citizens must be involved with issues identification, goals formulation and policy criteria. The General Plan is updated approximately every ten years (Housing Element every five years) under order of the City Council and in compliance with state law. The Rolling Hills General Plan describes our community as follows: • Rural residential community • Low density development • One -to -five acre parcels • Country atmosphere with three -rail fences • One story, ranch style houses • Easement trails • Abundant equestrian facilities • Preservation of native flora and fauna The City's General Plan contains, among others, the following goals: Goal 1: Maintain Rolling Hills' distinctive rural residential character. Goal 2: Accommodate development which is compatible with and complements existing land uses. Goal 3: Accommodate development that is sensitive to natural environment and accounts for environmental hazards. Policy Statements, describing the approach used to implement these goals can be found in Ref. 7.3, pp .15-16. California court decisions have recognized that a city's General Plan sits atop the hierarchy of local government law regulating land use (Ref. 7.1). Consequently, consistency between the General Plan and all other land use plans, policies and programs is required. Zoning ordinances, specific plans and individual project plans must be consistent with the goals, policies and standards in the General Plan. The Planning Commission is guided by the Land Use Element of the General Plan (Ref. 7.3) and to the Municipal Code (Ref. 7.4) which enforces key elements of that Plan. 5. PERMIT PROCESS State law requires every City and County to designate a single administrative entity, usually the planning agency or department, to provide information and coordinate the review of development project applications (Refs. 7.2 and 7.3). The permit process in Rolling Hills, involves the City, the Community Association, and the County, and begins by the applicant submitting a preliminary plot plan for review at the counters of both the City and the Community Association. With their approval, the plans can then be submitted to the County for Plan Check. The City In an over-the-counter conference, the Planning Director for the City provides feedback on the completeness of the plans and guidance on application requirements. With some exceptions, such as building a stable that does not require a grading permit, an application for Site Plan Review approval is required. An application fee is paid to the City to cover the City's cost of processing the application. Public testimony is taken at a Planning Commission hearing. At the hearing, a field trip is scheduled for the Commission and interested parties to view a silhouette of the proposed project and to take additional public testimony. The Commission then determines findings that are formulated into a resolution for approval or denial of the proposed development project. The resolution is sent to the City Council (Zoning Code Section 17.54.010). The City Council may take jurisdiction of the application or hear an appeal thereto, whereupon, the Planning Commission's decision is stayed until the City Council completes its public hearings. With Site Plan Review approval, the applicant agrees to carry out the conditions of approval. Both the City and the Community Association must approve preliminary plans before a Plan Check may be conducted by the County. Residential Development Highlights is a handout currently given to prospective property development applicants at City Hall (Ref. 7.7). The Community Association The permit process begins by submitting over-the-counter plot plan and elevations to determine completeness for Architectural Committee review which, using Association Building Regulations (Ref. 7.5), studies and evaluates the layout from the perspective of maintaining the rural character of the community. Deed restrictions and easements are reviewed as well. An Association fee is paid for this Plan Check Application at the start. Following Plan Check approval, a Building Permit fee is paid to cover inspection during key phases of the development. Approval by the City of any plan or particular element of a plan does not constitute approval by the Community Association of that particular element or plan. The permit process and jurisdiction of the Citv and the Association are separate. Please consult the City, Community Association, and County on fee structure. Los Angeles County Two sets of a plot plan, elevations and engineering calculations are presented to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, Building & Safety Division located at 24320 Narbonne Ave., Lomita, CA. Building officials assess the completeness of your plans at the counter to begin a Plan Check. They request that you complete the form "Application for Building Permit" and pay a Plan Check fee. Be prepared to provide a valuation for the land use improvement being proposed. This valuation is used for assessing additional property taxes for your development improvement. As part of the plan check, the County will complete a four -page "Residential Plan Corrections" list. This corrections list will address such things as, for example, requiring additional structural engineering details, approval of drainage proposed, requiring 24 inch rather than 18 inch deep foundations because of "expansive" soil; etc. Particular attention is paid to engineering aspects of hillside construction. Soils reports are required by the County and the City of Rolling Hills. This may be as simple as a County engineer walk-through, stating that no adverse soil conditions exist, or. the County may require that core samples be taken and evaluated. When satisfactory compliance is reached and your plan is approved, a Building Permit is issued. A fee is paid to cover inspections during key phases of development. 6. PRACTICAL POINTS AND TIPS TO FACILITATE YOUR PROJECT • Work with City and Community Association Officials to meet each entity's own separate requirements. Don't surprise Officials and your neighbors by beginning the project or grading without a permit. • It may be worth your time to read "Eleven Practical Tips for Getting Your Project Approved in Califomia," page 13 of the 1994 California Permit Handbook (Ref. 7.2). • Any man-made alterations or changes to the "natural grade" or ground surface in its natural state is considered "grading." The City of Rolling Hills Building Code requires Planning Commission approval under the Site Plan Review Process and a grading permit from the County when there is to be a cut or fill exceeding 3 feet in depth or 3 feet in height or disturbance covering more than 2,000 square feet of the existing ground surface area. Staff's over-the-counter approval is required when there is to be a cut or fill less than 3 feet in depth or less than 3 feet in height that covers less than 2,000 square feet of the existing ground surface. All soil must be balanced on site. No exportation or importation of soil to or from any lot in the City shall be permitted unless approved by the City under certain conditions, • An engineer and architect who have worked in the City or on the Peninsula and understand hillside construction should move the project along more expeditiously than those without that experience or knowledge. • Begin construction of your project with all required permits and approvals within two years of your project being approved by the City. • Build according to approved plans and note that all architectural exterior changes require Architectural Committee approval. • Contact Planning staff immediately to facilitate rectification of serious erosion or hillside slippage. • A useful guide on hiring contractors is found in Ref.7.6. • Make sure your contractor and subcontractors have a permit to enter and work in Rolling Hills, and know the rules. For example, concrete trucks enter only at the Main Gate. Workers will be delayed until and unless they have Community Association permits. • Stay on good terms with your neighbors and inform them in advance of proposed development plans. 7. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS 7.1 "Concepts Applicable to Land Use Control," CA Municipal Law Handbook, League of California Cities. 7.2 "1994 California Permit Handbook," Office of Permit Assistance, CA Trade & Commerce Agency. (Available at City Hall). 7.3 "Rolling Hills General Plan," City of Rolling Hills, 1991 (Available at City Hall). 7.4 "Rolling Hills Municipal Code," City of Rolling Hills, 1995 (Available at City Hall). 7.5 "Rolling Hills Community Association Building Regulations," Rolling Hilts Community Association of Rancho Palos Verdes, 1991 (Available at the Community Association). 7.6 "What You Should know Before You Hire a Contractor," Contractor's License Board, Dept. of Consumer Affairs, State of CA (Available at County Building & Safety). 7.7 Residential Development Highlights (Available at City Hall). 7.8 Planning Commission Application Deadline Schedule (Available at City Hall). 7.9 Grading Process Guide (Available at City Hall). 8. PIRECTORY City of Rolling Hills Planning Department 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Rolling Hills Community Association 1 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Los Angeles County Building & Safety: Plan Check 24320 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, CA 90717 Los Angeles County Geology, Soils, and Drainage 900 S. Fremont Ave., Alhambra, CA 91803 9. ENTITY FINDER* Accessory uses & structures Bridle Trails Building permits & subdivisions Conditional use permit Drainage Easements Exterior appearance of improvement Fence design, color & location Geology & soils Grading inquiries Landscaping Mod./repair/alteration of structures Native Flora & Fauna New building/structures Paint Roofing approvals Site Plan Review for development Street Maintenance Traffic & road signage Views "C = City 377-1521 A = Community Association 544-6222 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD, ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-MAIL: CITYOFRH@AOL.COM C A A, C, L C L A A A L C A, C A, C C A. C A A, C C A C A, C (310) 377-1521 (310) 544-6222 (310) 534-3760 (626) 458-4923 L = LA County 534-3760 Planning Process Guide for the Residents of Rolling Hills PERMITS - APPROVALS DON'T GO TO WORK WITHOUT THEM! Published 3/05 Who should use this brochure? * Landscapers • Gardeners * Swimming Pool/Spa Service & Repair Workers * Homeowners * General Contractors * Home Builders * Developers * Landscape Architects Spill Response Los Angeles County Fire Department Hazardous Materials Control Program (213) 890-4089 Hazardous Waste Disposal Los Angeles County Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling Hotline CALL TOLL FREE 1 -888 -CLEAN -LA OR 1-888-253-2652 To Report Illegal Dumping or to Receive Information on Stormwater Pollution 1-800-303-0003 Nearest Hazmobile 1 -800 -98 -TOXIC or 1-800-988-6942 City of Rolling Hills 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 Published 7/96 LANDSCAPING, GARDENING AND POOL MAINTENANCE BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR HOMEOWNERS AND PROFESSIONALS Storm Drain Pollution Prevention: It is up to us! Pollution hurts. It hurts the beaches, because it is unsightly and kills aquatic life. It hurts swimmers because it can cause illness. It hurts our neighborhoods because it degrades our quality of life. And, it hurts commercial and industrial businesses because cleanup costs money and fines for pollution can be costly. Urban runoff is the water from rain, irrigation or other activities that flows over roofs, streets and sidewalks. Urban runoff pollution is the result of industrial, commercial and residential materials contaminating the runoff. Contamination occurs in two ways: DIRECTLY when pollutants like pesticides, paint and oil are dumped into storm drains. INDIRECTLY when contaminents on the pavement like heavy metals from vehicle exhaust or animal waste are picked up by water runoff and carried into the storm drain system. As a result, some 160 toxic chemicals, many of them carcinogens, have been identified in the urban runoff that flows through the storm drains into our coastal waters every day. The solution to this problem is not at the end of the pipes where the stormwater empties into the ocean. The solution is at the source --at our homes and businesses. THE PROBLEM Many landscaping activities expose soils and increase the likelihood that earth and garden chemicals like pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers will run off into the storm drains during irrigation or when it rains. Land development also seriously accelerates erosion. Sediment clogs the gills of fish. It also blocks light transmission and increases water temperature, both of which harm aquatic creatures and disturb the food chain upon which humans depend. Sediment also carries other pollutants. Improper pool, fountain, and spa maintenance also means toxic chemicals can flow into the ocean by way of the storm drain system. Swimming pool water containing chlorine and copper -based algaecides poses a hazard to aquatic and human life when these toxic substances enter the ocean. THE SOLUTION "Good housekeeping" practices, such as handling, storing, and disposing of materials properly can prevent pollutants from entering the storm drains. GENERAL PRACTICES Protect stockpiles and landscaping materials from wind and rain by storing them under tarps or secured plastic sheeting. Store pesticides, fertilizers, and other chemicals indoors or in a shed or storage cabinet. Apply for and receive appropriate city and county permits and schedule grading and excavation projects for dry weather. Use temporary check dams or ditches to divert runoff away from storm drains. Protect storm drains with erosion controls like vegetation and diversion dikes. Revegetation is an excellent form of erosion control for any site. Fast-growing annual and perennial grasses shield and bind the soil. POOL, FOUNTAIN & SPA MAINTENANCE Never discharge pool or spa water to a street or storm drain. Have the pool water trucked out of the City. Do not use copper -based algaecides unless absolutely necessary. Control algae with chlorine or other alternatives to copper -based pool chemicals. Copper is a powerful herbicide. Even sewage treatment technology cannot remove all of the metals that enter a treatment plant. LANDSCAPING & GARDEN MAINTENANCE Use up pesticides. Rinse containers, and use rinsewater as product. Dispose of rinsed containers in the trash. Dispose of unused pesticides as hazardous waste at the Hazmobile (800) 98 -TOXIC. Don't over -fertilize. Test soil fertility and then fertilize only in the rates and amounts needed. Apply fertilizer when plants can best use it. Don't fertilize near ditches, streams or other water bodies. Consider using organic fertilizers. Use alternative, water -conservation irrigation practices, such as drip irrigation, soaker hoses, or micro -spray systems. Collect lawn and garden clippings, pruning waste and tree trimmings. Chip if necessary and compost. Leave clippings and pruning waste for pickup in approved containers. Or, take clippings to a landfill that composts yard waste. Do not place yard waste m gutters. Do not blow or rake leaves into the street or gutter. Who should use this brochure? * Landscapers * Gardeners * Swimming Pool/Spa Service & Repair Workers * Homeowners * General Contractors * Home Builders * Developers * Landscape Architects Spill Response Los Angeles County Fire Department Hazardous Materials Control Program (213) 890-4089 Hazardous Waste Disposal Los Angeles County Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling Hotline CALL TOLL FREE 1 -888 -CLEAN -LA OR 1-888-253-2652 To Report Illegal Dumping or to Receive Information on Stormwater Pollution 1-800-303-0003 Nearest Hazmobile 1 -800 -98 -TOXIC or 1-800-988-6942 City of Rolling Hills 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 Published 7/96 LANDSCAPING, GARDENING AND POOL MAINTENANCE BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR HOMEOWNERS AND PROFESSIONALS i Storm Drain Pollution Prevention: It is up to u&l Pollution hurts. It hurts the beaches, because it is unsightly and kills aquatic life. It hurts swimmers because it can cause illness. It hurts our neighborhoods because it degrades our quality of life. And, it hurts commercial and industrial businesses because cleanup costs money and fines for pollution can be costly. Urban runoff is the water from rain, irrigation or other activities that flows over roofs, streets and sidewalks. Urban runoff pollution is the result of industrial, commercial and residential materials contaminating the runoff. Contamination occurs in two ways: DIRECTLY when pollutants like pesticides, paint and oil are dumped into storm drains. INDIRECTLY when contaminents on the pavement like heavy metals from vehicle exhaust or animal waste are picked up by water runoff and carried into the storm drain system. As a result, some 160 toxic chemicals, many of them carcinogens, have been identified in the urban runoff that flows through the storm drains into our coastal waters every day. The solution to this problem is not at the end of the pipes where the stormwater empties into the ocean. The solution is at the source --at our homes and businesses. THE PROBLEM Many landscaping activities expose soils and increase the likelihood that earth and garden chemicals like pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers will run off into the storm drains during irrigation or when it rains. Land development also seriously accelerates erosion. Sediment clogs the gills of fish. It also blocks light transmission and increases water temperature, both of which harm aquatic creatures and disturb the food chain upon which humans depend. Sediment also carries other pollutants. Improper pool, fountain, and spa maintenance also means toxic chemicals can flow into the ocean by way of the storm drain system. Swimming pool water containing chlorine and copper -based algaecides poses a hazard to aquatic and human life when these toxic substances enter the ocean. THE SOLUTION "Good housekeeping" practices, such as handling, storing, and disposing of materials properly can prevent pollutants from entering the storm drains. GENERAL PRACTICES Protect stockpiles and landscaping materials from wind and rain by storing them under tarps or secured plastic sheeting. Store pesticides, fertilizers, and other chemicals indoors or in a shed or storage cabinet. Apply for and receive appropriate city and county permits and schedule grading and excavation projects for dry weather. Use temporary check dams or ditches to divert runoff away from storm drains. Protect storm drains with erosion controls like vegetation and diversion dikes. Revegetation is an excellent form of erosion control for any site. Fast-growing annual and perennial grasses shield and bind the soil. POOL, FOUNTAIN & SPA MAINTENANCE Never discharge pool or spa water to a street or storm drain. Have the pool water trucked out of the City. Do not use copper -based algaecides unless absolutely necessary. Control algae with chlorine or other alternatives to copper -based pool chemicals. Copper is a powerful herbicide. Even sewage treatment technology cannot remove all of the metals that enter a treatment plant. LANDSCAPING & GARDEN MAINTENANCE Use up pesticides. Rinse containers, and use rinsewater as product. Dispose of rinsed containers in the trash. Dispose of unused pesticides as hazardous waste at the Hazmobile (800) 98 -TOXIC. Don't over -fertilize. Test soil fertility and then fertilize only in the rates and amounts needed. Apply fertilizer when plants can best use it. Don't fertilize near ditches, streams or other water bodies. Consider using organic fertilizers. Use alternative, water -conservation irrigation practices, such as drip irrigation, soaker hoses, or micro -spray systems. Collect lawn and garden clippings, pruning waste and tree trimmings. Chip if necessary and compost. Leave clippings and pruning waste for pickup in approved containers. Or, take clippings to a landfill that composts yard waste. Do not place yard waste in gutters. Do not blow or rake leaves into the street or gutter. Who should use this brochure? • Landscapers • Gardeners • Swimming Pool/Spa Service & Repair Workers • Homeowners • General Contractors • Home Builders • Developers • Landscape Architects spill Response Los Angeles County Fire Department Hazardous Materials Control Program (213) 890-4089 Hazardous Waste Disposal Los Angeles County Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling Hotline CALL TOLL FREE 1 -888 -CLEAN -LA OR 1-888-253-2662 To Report Illegal Dumping or to Receive Information on Stormwater Pollution 1-800-303-0003 Nearest Hazmobile 1 -800 -98 -TOXIC or 1-800-988-6942 City of Rolling Hills 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 Published 7/96 LANDSCAPING, GARDENING AND POOL MAINTENANCE BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR HOMEOWNERS AND PROFESSIONALS Storm Drain Pollution Prevention: It is up to us! Pollution hurts. It hurts the beaches, because it is unsightly and kills aquatic life. It hurts swimmers because it can cause illness. It hurts our neighborhoods because it degrades our quality of life. And, it hurts commercial and industrial businesses because cleanup costs money and fines for pollution can be costly. Urban runoff is the water from rain, irrigation or other activities that flows over roofs, streets and sidewalks. Urban runoff pollution is the result of industrial, commercial and residential materials contaminating the runoff. Contamination occurs in two ways: DIRECTLY when pollutants like pesticides, paint and oil are dumped into storm drains. INDIRECTLY when contaminents on the pavement like heavy metals from vehicle exhaust or animal waste are picked up by water runoff and carried into the storm drain system. As a result, some 160 toxic chemicals, many of them carcinogens, have been identified in the urban runoff that flows through the storm drains into our coastal waters every day. The solution to this problem is not at the end of the pipes where the stormwater empties into the ocean. The solution is at the source --at our homes and businesses. THE PROBLEM Many landscaping activities expose soils and increase the likelihood that earth and garden chemicals like pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers will run off into the storm drains during irrigation or when it rains. Land development also seriously accelerates erosion. Sediment clogs the gills of fish. It also blocks light transmission and increases water temperature, both of which harm aquatic creatures and disturb the food chain upon which humans depend. Sediment also carries other pollutants. Improper pool, fountain, and spa maintenance also means toxic chemicals can flow into the ocean by way of the storm drain system. Swimming pool water containing chlorine and copper -based algaecides poses a hazard to aquatic and human life when these toxic substances enter the ocean. THE SOLUTION "Good housekeeping" practices, such as handling, storing, and disposing of materials properly can prevent pollutants from entering the storm drains. GENERAL PRACTICES Protect stockpiles and landscaping materials from wind and rain by storing them under tarps or secured plastic sheeting. Store pesticides, fertilizers, and other chemicals indoors or in a shed or storage cabinet. Apply for and receive appropriate city and county permits and schedule grading and excavation projects for dry weather. Use temporary check dams or ditches to divert runoff away from storm drains. Protect storm drains with erosion controls like vegetation and diversion dikes. Revegetation is an excellent form of erosion control for any site. Fast-growing annual and perennial grasses shield and bind the soil. POOL, FOUNTAIN & 5PA MAINTENANCE Never discharge pool or spa water to a street or storm drain. Have the pool water trucked out of the City. Do not use copper -based algaecides unless absolutely necessary. Control algae with chlorine or other alternatives to copper -based pool chemicals. Copper is a powerful herbicide. Even sewage treatment technology cannot remove all of the metals that enter a treatment plant. LANDSCAPING & GARDEN MAINTENANCE Use up pesticides. Rinse containers, and use rinsewater as product. Dispose of rinsed containers in the trash. Dispose of unused pesticides as hazardous waste at the Hazmobile (800) 98 -TOXIC. Don't over -fertilize. Test soil fertility and then fertilize only in the rates and amounts needed. Apply fertilizer when plants can best use it. Don't fertilize near ditches, streams or other water bodies. Consider using organic fertilizers. Use alternative, water -conservation irrigation practices, such as drip irrigation, soaker hoses, or micro -spray systems. Collect lawn and garden clippings, pruning waste and tree trimmings. Chip if necessary and compost. Leave clippings and pruning waste for pickup in approved containers. Or, take clippings to a landfill that composts yard waste. Do not place yard waste in gutters. Do not blow or rake leaves into the street or gutter. NEW ADMINISTRATIVE FEE for UNAUTHORIZED or "AS BUILT" grading or structures THAT REQUIRE PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW In an effort to curb unauthorized grading and previously constructed or as built structures from being presented to the Planning Commission, the City Council adopted an additional $400 administrative fee on January 25, 1999 that will be charged on applications for unauthorized grading or as built structures that require Planning Commission review. Additionally, $200 will be charged for each additional Stop Work. Order that is issued beyond the original stop work order for unauthorized grading or construction that requires Planning Commission review. Planning Commission review is required for structures that encroach into the front, side or rear yard setbacks, for sports courts, for any new structure or an addition of 1,000 or more square feet and has the effect of increasing the size of the structure by more than 25% in any 36 -month period, and any grading where there is going to be a cut or fill exceeding 3 feet in depth or 3 -feet in height or covering more than 2,000 square feet of the existing ground surface are`a'to_change the shape of a building pad or hillside. It is safe to assume that it is Grading if work is being done that requires the use of heavy equipment. CIS}''O}-ROLLING HILLS NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 8-14-01 NEW ADMINISTRATIVE FEE for UNAUTHORIZED or "AS BUILT" grading or structures THAT REQUIRE PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW In an effort to curb unauthorized grading and previously constructed or as built structures from being presented to the Planning Commission, the City Council adopted an additional $400 administrative fee on January 25, 1999 that will be charged on applications for unauthorized grading or as built structures that require Planning Commission review. Additionally, $200 will be charged for each additional Stop Work Order that is issued beyond the original stop work order for unauthorized grading or construction that requires Planning Commission review. Planning Commission review is required for structures that encroach into the front, side or rear yard setbacks, for sports courts, for any new structure or an addition of 1,000 or more square feet and has the effect of increasing the size of the structure by more than 25% in any 36 -month period, and any grading where there is going to be a cut or fill exceeding 3 feet in depth or 3 feet in height or covering more than 2,000 square feet of the existing ground surface area to change the shape of a building pad or hillside. It is safe to assume that it is Grading if work is being done that requires the use of heavy equipment. airy `l y' off- BOLL L7 /cJ HILLS NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 8-14-01 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, Ca 90274 (310) 377-1521 (310) 377-7288 FAX Reduce, Re -Use, Recycle, and Remember 50% less waste by the year 2000 REFERENCE BOOKS iktio Let it Rot!, 1975, Stu Campbell, Storey Publishing, Pownal, VT, 152 pp. Rodale Guide to Composting, 1979, Organic Gardening Staff, Rodale Press, Emmaus, PA, 405 pp. Backyard Composting, 1992, Harmonious Technologies, Harmonious Press, Ojai, CA 96 pp. Worms Eat My Garbage, 1982, Mary Appelhof, Flower Press, Kalamazoo, MI 100 pp. County of Los Angeles: Smart Gardening www.smartgardening.com California Integrated Waste Management Board: Organics Outlook www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Organics/ Master Composter Site for Home Composting www.mastercomposter.com Gardening For Kids www.geocities.com/EnchantedForest/Glade/3313/ Worm Composting www.yucky.com/worm Garden Web: The Internet's Garden Community www.gardenweb.com Printed on Recycled Paper D:bcw99/clean �.�i•i-r r i � � , r1 Composting is nature's way of recycling. It's an easy way to transform your yard trimmings, fruit scraps, and vegetables peels into a humus -rich, sweet- smelling soil conditioner. HOME-MADE COMPOST: 1 Helps your garden by improving the texture, fertility and water holding capacity of your soil. Healthy soil grows healthy plants. 2 Helps you save money by replacing store-bought soil conditioners with a natural, home-made product. 3. Helps the environment by recycling valuable organic resources. 4 Helps the City save money by lowering curbside collection costs. V .4 Symptoms 0 tcci* Problems 4(i..-iallp/ - - Solutions Worm bin smells bad Too much food Feed Tess Too wet Check drainage holes and Add dry bedding Fruit flies Food is not buried Bury food Cover surface of bedding with sheets of newspaper Worms aren't eating Too much food Feed less Too acidic Stop feeding citrus peels Sprinkle crushed oyster shells WHAT CAN YOU COMPOST? A healthy pile needs a variety of ingredients that contain carbon (brown materials) and nitrogen (green materials). A well balanced diet will create a friendly environment for nature's tiny composters (worms, bacteria, fungi, etc.). It is easy to create a healthy pile when you follow the do's and dont's listed below: DO COMPOST GREENS Vegetable trimmings Coffee grounds Fruit peels Egg shells Tea bags Yard clippings Livestock manure Fresh hay DON'T COMPOST Meat Fatty Foods Bones Dog or cat feces Diseased plants Treated wood CHOOSE A LOCATION Composting can be done indoors or outdoors. Worm composting is best done indoors, and backyard composting is best done outdoors. BROWNS Chopped cornstalks Shredded paper Paper towels Shredded cardboard Dried leaves Wood chips Sawdust Straw leo THE "HOW TO" OF BACKYARD COMPOSTING CHOOSE A METHOD There are different ways to set up a compost pile. Use the descriptions below to choose a method for outdoor composting that best fits your lifestyle. SLOW & "COLD" COMPOSTING This method requires little to no mixing and can be done in a pile or a bin. Start by mixing together equal amounts of green and brown materials and placing the mixture in a pile or bin. Add new ingredients as they become available. The compost will be ready in about 3 to 4 months. or FAST & "HOT' COMPOSTING The ideal size of a hot compost pile is 1 cubic yard (3 feet x 3 feet x 3 feet). Equal amounts of green and brown materials are mixed together and placed in a pile or bin. Turn the pile and add water about once a week to provide good air circulation and moisture. The pile will get hot (up to 120 °F) which will speed up the composting process. Compost may be ready in 4 to 6 weeks. Do not add new materials to the pile. Save them for your next compost pile. .t Worm castings are richer in nutrients than yard trimmings compost and should be used more sparingly. Worm castings are rich in bacteria, calcium, iron, magnesium, sulphur and 60 other trace minerals. They are best used as part of a planting mix or a slow release fertilizer. Here are some simple applications: GERMINATING SEEDS When germinating seeds, place some castings in the bottom part of soil. TRANSPLANTING SEEDLINGS At transplanting time, put a small handful of castings into each hole as you plant. POTTING PLANTS Mix a small amount of castings into your potting soil. The worm castings should be no more than one -fifth of all the ingredients in your potting mix. HARVESTING The finished compost material will settle to the bottom as the worms turn the food scraps into a rich natural fertilizer (worm castings). When the original bedding has been transformed into compost, it's harvest time. Stop feeding your worms. In a few days, you can either: IT'S HARVEST TIM? 1. Move the worms and castings to one side of the box, and add fresh bedding to the empty side. Place food on top and cover with some fresh bedding to prevent fruit flies. Within a few weeks, the worms will move over to the new bedding and food. At that point, you can harvest the castings from the worm - free side. Replace the empty space with fresh bedding and new food. or 2. Separate the worms from the compost by hand, and start anew with fresh bedding and food. Whichever method you choose, you'll always get better results if you: ••» Choose a composting location that gets equal amount of sunlight and shade during the day. This keeps the compost from drying out too fast. ••y Chop or shred your ingredients before putting them in the pile. Smaller pieces help speed up the decomposition process. A shovel, shredder, or lawnmower are useful choppers for your yard clippings. ••y Try to mix equal parts of greens and browns into your pile, and mix as many different types of greens and browns GS possible. Nature likes a balanced variety. --y Add water when you build your pile, and maintain the moisture level as damp as a wrung -out sponge. re UN - ppy 0 S CO FO< Choose a bin or pile style based on your ingredients, pile location, cost and compost method. OPEN PILE Simply mix the materials together, and keep them in a dense heap, no smaller than 1 cubic yard. If you have problems keeping the pile moist try covering it partway with a tarp. An open pile is not recommended if your ingredients include kitchen scraps. BINS You can make the bin yourself or purchase one. Homemade Bin: (i) Convert an old plastic trash can into a composter by drilling about four rows of holes 4 to 6 inches apart all around the sides and cutting off the base for drainage; or (ii) Make a wire mesh bin by using 12 feet by 3 feet galvanized chicken wire or hardware cloth; or (iii) Build a wooden bin from 4 used wooden pallets. Store Bought: These bins are available at most garden centers and home improvement stores. Store bought bins differ in price, ease of mixing, size, shape, etc. Call 1 - 800 - 773 -CITY to learn more about the City of Los Angeles' Discounted Compost Bin Sales Events. MAINTAINING A 600D HOME AND HAPPY WORMS Maintain a 4 to 6 inch layer of fresh.bedding in your bin by adding some fresh bedding every 1 to 3 months. Make sure the bedding is moist, like a wrung -out sponge. Plastic bins may need extra bedding to absorb excess moisture. Wooden bins may need extra water to maintain moisture. Observe the amount of food being eaten by the worms, and adjust the amount GS needed. They will probably need to be fed about one quart (a pound) of food scraps per square foot of bin area every week. Be sure to bury the food to avoid fruit flies and odors. Bury the food in a different corner of the box at each feeding. The next time you look, the food should be gone. If not, try feeding your worms a little less for a while. 10 FINDING THE RIGHT WORMS The best worms to use are "red worms", sometimes called "African Reds", "Red Wigglers" or "Manure Worms". You can purchase them at a bait shop or find them in an old compost pile. The common brown garden worm cannot survive in temperatures above 50 °F, so don't put them in your worm bin. Start with 1/2 to 1 pound or two big handfuls of worms. They will eat their weight in food each day and double their numbers every 30 to 45 days. Place your red worms on top of the bedding, and they will burrow down into it. THE FIRST MEAL Red worms love kitchen scraps, like fruit and vegetable peels, eggshells, tea leaves and coffee grounds. Worms do not like dairy products or oily and woody foods. Gently mix about one quart (a pound of kitchen scraps into the worm bedding. Cover and'leave the worms alone for a couple of weeks while -they get used to their new home. - Your compost is ready when it is dark brown in color and feels crumbly, like soil. It will no longer heat up and has a pleasant earthy aroma. Before using your compost, break up any large clumps, and put any materials that are not fully composted into your new compost pile. Here are some easy ways to use it: AS MULCH: Spread a layer of compost 1-3 inches thick around plants and over bare soil to prevent soil erosion, conserve water and control weed growth. AS SOIL CONDITIONER: Mix about 6 inches of compost into the soil each time you start a new flower or vegetable garden or plant new trees or shrubs. AS POTTING MIX: Sift the compost through a 1/4 inch screen for use as a planting mix. For indoor potted plants, mix together 2 parts of compost, 1 part sand and 1 part vermiculite. 7 8 ‘crigij Problems Symptoms Solutions Pile not composting Too dry Moisten, until slightly damp Too much woody material Turn the pile and add fresh green material Pile smells rotten - attracts flies Too wet Turn the pile and add dry material Non-compostables present Remove meat, fatty foods, etc. and turn the pile Too much green material Turn the pile and add dry woody material Rodents in pile Food wastes in open bin, holes too large Turn compost and rodent - proof your bin • Kids love worm composting. It's an easy and fun way to compost kitchen scraps (remember, no meat or fatty foods). You'll get small amounts of excellent fertilizer from your bin. CREATING A WORM HOME You will need a plastic or wood container with a snug fitting lid and holes in the bottom for drainage. A large box (1 foot deep x 2 feet long x 3 feet wide) can handle about six pounds of food scraps per week. A small box (8 inches deep x 2 feet long x 2 feet wide) can handle about three pounds of food scraps per week. Place the box where it will not freeze or overheat - in a kitchen corner, garage or patio. Complete your worm home by filling your box about 3/4 full with bedding material. Worms like to be cool and moist, so make your bedding material out of a mixture of shredded black and white newspaper, leaves, moist straw and a bit of soil. Equestrian and Stable Fact iOrlales IE3EST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES Store materials and chemicals inside or in covered, bermed areas. Almacene los materiales y qurmicos en los interiores. lesm Prevent animals from entering surface waters or environmentally sensitive areas. Evite que los animales entren a las aguas superficiales o areas sensitivas al medio ambiente. How to Prevent Stormwater Pollution at Equestrian and Stable Facilities Prevent wastewater from leaving property when washing down animals or their stalls. Design gutters and berms to divert runoff away from livestock area and stormdrains or streams. Para evitar que agua contaminada deje la propiedad cuando bana los animales o lava los estables, disene unas cunetas y plataformas para prevenir el agua de desague que Ilegue al area del ganado, desaguaderos de aguas pluviales o los arroyos. All storage facilities and stables should be protected from rainfall and surface runoff by locating these facilities on higher ground and covering whenever possible. Todos los almacenes y estables deben ser protejidos de la Iluvia y agua de desague localizando estos lugares en terreno mas elevado y con cubierto siempre que sea posible. PROJECT polkut-Fior1 PREVENTION Flow to Prevent Stormwater Pollution at Equestrian and Stable Facilities BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ■ Protect Our Waterways The storm drain system, creeks and streams all help prevent flooding by carrying storm runoff from city streets and neighborhoods directly to the ocean. Manure from stable and horse properties can have a severe impact on the environment if not handled and disposed of properly. The excess nutrients from manure that reach local streams and creeks through the storm drain system can adversely affect water quality, aquatic and streamside habitats. Corrals and pastures located next to streams are even more likely to contribute excess nutrients to these waterways if proper management steps are not taken. • Pollution Prevention, Tips This flyer describes steps and precautions you can take to prevent nutrients and other sources of pollution from - reaching our streams, creeks, and ocean. • Prevent erosion and control drainage areas on your property: Install drainage devices such as swales, gutters, and downspouts where needed. Reduce water runoff as much as possible. Avoid tho use of pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers within 100 feet of any watercourse or storm drain, or if rain is predicted.within th'e next few days. Instead, use composted manure for soil amendment and landscape with insect - resistant native plants. Effective use of chemicals, when necessary, means applying only the amount needed and at the appropriate time. Use native drought -resistant plants to retain soils, reduce erosion, pollution and reduce your irrigation costs. Plants in filter strips absorb some of the nutrient runoff from corrals and barns. All storage facilities and stables should,be protected from rainfall and surface runoff by locating these facilities on • higher ground whenever possible. Avoid locating corrals and pastures near streams that may flood. Follow recommended setbacks and create filter strips that will protect water quality and reduce excessive nutrient flow to the waterways. . In corrals and pastures, prevent soil erosion and manure runoff from entering waterways. Drainage devices, filter strips and site rotation can all help control pollution during the rainy season. Use manure and soiled bedding sparingly to fertilize pastures and croplands. Prevent manure from entering streams of drainage areas. To prevent storm runoff contamination, store or compost manure in covered areas or containers. Use chemicals sparingly as a form of pest control. To help maintain local trail systems and prevent soil erosion, avoid heavy trail use immediately after a rain. Wait until the ground is drier and safer for you and your horse: ■ Numbers to CaII for More Information Department of Toxic Substances Control (hazardous waste questions) (818) 551-2800/2830 (Duty office) or (916) 324- 1826 Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los Angeles Region (323) 266-7500 Check the phone book for your local wastewater treatment plant • If you have questions about this fact sheet, please call 1- 888 -CLEAN -LA.. GELES PUBLIC WORKS 1 GP�C/v GrlrAz County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works 900 South Fremont Alhambra, CA 91803 1 -888 -CLEAN LA to, Printed on recycled paper. Leave the grass catcher off and leave the clippings on your lawn. (They make a great natural fertilizer.) That. way you can save time, get a great lawn, end help the environment . all at once..lt will help to follow these suggestions, too. 1 Only cut the top third of e If you get runoff, that • grass each time you, mow. Mow every 5-7 days during spring and summer. Grasscycling only takes about half as long as bagging. 3 Mow your lawn when it's dry. 4 Keep your mower 'blades sharp. • JOnly 1 inch of water is needed each week (including rainfall). Or about 10-20 minutes of watering for a healthy growth in the summer. Your lawn might require d little more or less water..----- A half -inch per week is = enough for fall and spring. ' 'FIT Water in the morning. means you're watering . - too much. 7 Your lawn needs less' fertilizer when you grasscycle. Your lawn natu; rally grows faster in the summer. If you still want to apply fertilizer,- use the slow - release kinds in fall and spring for steady growth. Q Consider buying a N mulching mower when it's time for a new one. • City o1 Rolling Hills 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 1 -800 -CLEANUP' Q: WANNA WORK HALF AS HARD IN YOUR YARD? xZ .2 Leave the grass catcher off and leave the clippings on your lawn. (They make a great natural fertilizer.) That way you can save time, get a great lawn, and help the environment all at once. It will help to follow these suggestions, too. 1 Only cut the top third of grass each time you mow. 2 Mow every 5-7 days during spring and summer. Grasscycling only takes about half as long as bagging. 3 Mow your lawn when it's dry. 4 Keep your mower - blades sharp. • Only 1 inch of water is needed each week (including rainfall). 0r about 10-20 minutes of watering for a healthy City of Rolling Hilts 2 Portuguese Bend Road growth in the summer. Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Your lawn might require (310) 377-1521 a little more or less water. A half -inch per week is enough for fall and spring. Water in the morning. 1 -800 -CLEANUP 6 If you get runoff, that means you're watering too much. 7 Your lawn needs less fertilizer when you grasscycle. Your lawn natu- rally grows faster in the summer. If you still want to apply fertilizer, use the slow - release kinds in fall and spring for steady growth. Q Consider buying a V mulching mower when irs time for a new one. Q: WANNA WORK HALF AS NARK IN YOUR YARD? • • Leave the grass catcher off and leave the clippings on your: lawn. (They make a great natural fertilizer.) That way you can save time, get a great lown, and help the environment all at once. It will help to follow these suggestions, too. 1 Only cut the top third of grass each time you mow. ZMow every 5-7 days during spring and summer. Grasscycling only takes about half as long as bagging. 3 Mow your lown when It's dry. 4 Keep your mower blades sharp. 5 Only 1 inch of water is needed each week (including rainfall). Or about 10-20 minutes of watering for a healthy growth in the summer. UR lawn might require a little more or less water. A half -Inch per week is enough for fall and spring. Water in the morning. 1 -800 -CLEANUP 6 If you get runoff, that .means you're watering too much. 7 Your lawn needs less fertilizer when you grasscycle. Your lawn natu- rally grows faster in the summer. If you still want to apply fertilizer, use the slow - release Idnds in fall and spring for steady growth. UConsider buying a mulching mower when irs time for a new one. • City of Rolling Hilts 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 A: MOW WITHOUT A BAG. A: MOW WITHOUT A BAG. •Tip Sheet Eng/Sp-4 x 11 5/11/99 6:52. AM Page 1 (1,1) L Leave the grass catcher off and leave the clippings on your lawn. (They make a great natural fertilizer.) That way you can save time, get a great lawn, and help the environment all at once. It will help,to follow these suggestions, too.' Only cut the top third of grass each time you mow. 2 Mow every 5-7 days during spring and summer. Grasscycling only takes about half as long as bagging. 3 Mow your lawn when it's dry. Keep your mower blades sharp. • 5 Only 1 inch of water is needed each week (including rainfall). Or about 10-20 minutes of watering for a healthy • C If you get runoff, that ® means you're watering too much. 7 Your lawn needs less fertilizer when you grasscycle. Your lawn natu- rally grows faster in the summer. If you still want to apply fertilizer, use the slow - release kinds in fall and spring for steady growth. Consider buying a U mulching mower when .it's time for a new one. • • City of Rolling Hills - 2 Portuguese Bend Road growth in the summer. Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Your lawn might require (310) 377-1521 a little more or less water. le: A half -inch per week is �, �,• enough for fall and spring. Water in the morning. 1 -800 -CLEANUP 1 •Tip Sheet Eng/Sp-4 x 11 5/11/99 6:52 AM Page 2 (1,1) Quitele el deposito a su podadora su jardin. (Es un gran fertilizante tiempo, tendra un precioso jardin ambience. Asi mismo, le ayudara 1 Salo carte la tercera parte superior del pasto coda vez que to pode. ZCorte el pasto cada 5-7 dins durance la primavera y el verano. Reciclar el pasto solo toms la mitad del tiempo que empacarlo en balsas. 3 Corte el pasto cuando este seco. Mantenga afiladas las navajas de su podadora. 5 Solo se necesita una pul- gada de agua a la semana (incluyendo la Iluvia) o aproxi- madamente 10 minutos de riego, para que el pasto crezca sanamente durante el verano. / Puede ser que su jardin City of Rolling Hills '2 Portuguese Bend Road requiera un poco mos o Rolling Hills, CA 90274 menos de agua. Media pulga- r (310) 377-1.521 da por semana es suflciente para el otono y la primovera. Riegue por la manana. 1-800-253-2687 (1 -800 -CLEANUP) y deje el pasto cortado sobre natural). Asi, usted ahorrara y tambien protegera el medio seguir estas sugerencias. 6 Cuide que Canto riega. Si el agua se sale del jardin usted esta regando demasiado. 7 Su jardin necesita menos fertilizante cuando usted recicla el pasto. Este natural- mente crece mos rapido durance el verano. Si usted aim desea aplicar fertilizante, asegurese que sea de accion lenta durante el otono y la pri- mavera para que el crecimiento sea constante. Q Considere la compra de 1J una podadora electrica cuando Ilegue el momento de obtener una nueva. r 0 Handling N terials O W to Practice Sc � arce Red almize waste when ordering A sterfals. Order only. the amounts needed to complete the job. - Die recycled and. recyclable rnatertab whenever possible. Never bury auto materials or leave.'. them in the street. Dispose of a0: waste -Properly. .Many construction malter(a%, including solvents, Water -based paints,, vehicle ;fluids, broken asphalt and concrete, wood, and cleared vegetation can be. recycled: Unrecyclable materials must be taken to an appropriate landfill or disposed of as .; hazardous waste. FOr disposal Information, call the numbers listed on the back of this -- pamphlet. ©. Disposal Options - Use a crushing coinpa(sy likethose listed: below to recycle cement; asphalt and porce- lain rather than taking them to a landfill. Blue Diamond Irwindale 800-340-6120 CoppCrushing Anaheim, Temecula, Chino & Santa Fe Springs, 310-802-2141. RI Noble - Santa Ana 714.637-1550. Spill Response Los Angeles County Fire Department • HeaWilleardous Materials Program (213) 890.4045 Recycling & Hazardous Waste Disposal County of Los Angeles Department of Pudic Work ` - RecycMingdr Household Hazardous Waste Hadino (8001552-5218 To Report Illegal Dumping: Los Angeles County 7. Deparbnent of Public Wotcs • (800)303-0003 To Report a Clogged Catch Basin: Los Angeles Oily► . - - Department of Public Wain, Bursae of Fagwteerlag-:_ Stonm,ater Management Division _ - . 08001974-9794 _. . • • - • Los AA:geles County Department of Public Wodk.- - - (818) 458 -HELP - ' For. more MorMation about storm drain protection or additional brochures, pleaserc_ail one of the following agenda( aly of Canon; Eudn.«+ng Department Ile oZ Darden., Depart nenf of Prbilo 1Yafa Ile of licirttiUnb, irgf,.ering Melon Ilb of IngaroodLIsdneering Deparbned • • qb' of Lawrdale, Dparlm.et of Public Wort. CityofLark., Public Wort. Coordinator Office Ilk' of Totra.oe, Embracing Department Ilk of l.os Andes, Dipsrtramt of Public Worts County of Gs Amg lea, Ospartment of Pub Work. (3101952.1700 • (3101217.9528 (3101970.7955 (310)4124333 (310) 970.2100; (310) 3257110 (310) 018-2820 (000) 974.9794 18001 303-0003 -_ This brochure Is one of a series of pamphlets describing storm drain protection measures.. Other _• pamphlets include,; - Maintenance &car Cane -- Food Service Vidusby Fr sic Concrete-.& Mo it Application Heaver E,1idpment & Earth- Activities NoiMe Repair & lteniodeliag Landscaping, jilted" &Pest Control • Painting` M .Roadwort & Paving _. Sponsored by the Dominguez Channel/LA.: Harbor Watershed cities: The Dominguez ChanneUL.A. Harbor Watershed appreciates the Clt' of Los Angeles for their efforts in providing the original Stormwater Best Manage- ment Practices Brochures. Printed on Recycled Paper 9,9S Stormwatet Best Management Practices (IMPs) Getieral- •CoflStrudfiOn.6 Site Supervision BrocUura 8 General Contractors - Construction inspectors • • • Home Builders_ . • Developers -:. • Masons &-Bricklayers Patio Construction Workers Sidewalk Construction Crews /44P�1?11Vi ORIG/nlgl� Joseph Gallegos Water Reuse/Repurpose Expert 562.301.5598 m 213.985.4122 0 loseph@Grey4Green.com Zero Potable Water Landscapes r ' GREY4GREE G A T I O N SYS NV6 T E M 5 Oc n Polinden Pr , mutton: Pt'sIIptoUs "Blot Angeles has two drainage -systems the sewers and the storm drains. The . storm drain system was designed to prevent m carrying excess rainwater away - K from city streets out to the ocean. Because .,w the system contains no filters, it now serves the unintendedfunctionof carrying urban - pollution straight to the ocean. his pamphlet tells you how to prevent "ocean pollution front "stomiwater" or • "urban runoff."_ .. . in, industrial and household water mixed with urban pollutants creates storm ..:.. •water poliutioa. •the pollutants Include:. oil and other automotive fluids, paint ands - constnrction debris, yard and pet wastes,. - pesticides and litter. ,.. . , U,rtian runoff pollution flows to the_ocean - through the stone drain system that takes _Water and debris straight from the streets to the ocean: .Each day 100 million gallons of - pollutedurban runoff enter..the ocean • untreated, leaving toxic chemicals in our surf and tons of trash on our beaches. rban runoff pollution contaminates the oceen,closes beaches, harms aquatic life. and increases the riiik of Inland flooding by clogging gutters and catch basins., Overall,. . stonmwater pollution costs the Los Angeles economy millions of dollars per year. ese Best Managernent lractticeo leM_Ps) will ensure a leaner ocean and cities. Construction sites are common sources of: urban runoff pollution. Materials and wastes blown or washed into a street; gutter or storm drain flow directly to the ocean. Sediment. Is the 'most consnon pollutant. washed from wo_rksites, creating multiple prob- lems once it enters the ocean. _Sediment clogs the gills of fish, blocks light transmission and increases ocean water temperature, all of - which harm aquatic creatures and disturb the food chain upon which both,flsh and people depend. - . Sediment also carries with it other worksite _pollutants pollutants such_as pestiddes, leaning sol- vents, cement wash, asphaltand car fluids - like motor oil,:grease and fuel. Tliva, poorer - maintained vehicles and hear/equipment leak- ing fuel and oilon the construction site also . contribute to ocean pollution. • As a contractor, site supervisor, owner"or operator of a site, you may be responsible for the environmental damage caused "by your. subcontractors or employees. - ;• • Best management practices; such as handling, storing and disposing of materials properly - prevents construe - lion site pollutants from entering storm drains. 0 General Nu in Practic • Keep pollutants off exposed surfaces. Place trash cans 'and recycling receptacles around the site. • -:.e Cover and maintain dumpsters. Check' - frequently for leaks. • -- Place dumpsters under .a roof or cover with tarps or plastic sheeting. fYever cleat a • dumpster by hosing t down on sae. , • Keep matedels out of the rain. Cover exposed piles of soil or construction mated- . als with plastic sheeting or temporary roofs. ••Deslgsate• one area for wto parking;.; refueir+gind routine esulprinent. maintenance. The designated gee -should • be well away from gutters or storm drains; •Make major repairs off site. • . • Make sure-poriablelioiets are to good Wording order. Checkfrequently for teaks.. `1 Use as little wafer as poisi$le for des! Cambial. -).© Clean Up Spills • Clean tip- leaks, drips and other spilb Immediately. This will prevent contaminated soil or residue on paved. surfaces. • Never hose down "dirty" - - parement or surfaces where materiels have spilled. Use dry cleanup methods= whenever possible. © do‘ nc d Pl nning to Preto nt Pollution - :An erosion control prograM, worked out • • before construction begins, prevents or minimizes most erosion and sedimentation problems. . •Train your employees and sobcontrac' tors.' Make these brochures available to everyone working on • - _ site. Inform subcon- tractors about -the stonnwater require; ments and their own responsibilities, *Schedule excavation and grading activl- ties for dry weather. periods. •Control surface runoff io reduce erosion especially duringexcavation. Use drainer ditcheito divert water flow. - . • Use gravel approaches`to reducesoa • compaction and limit the tracking of • - sediments into streets, where .; .•-•- •- '; truck traffic is frequent. _. - e. Prevent erosion by . :..�piarttlrtg fast-growing._ annual and perennial grasses. These will . shield and bind the soil. • Do sot remove tees • or shrubs nnnecessa r Ily. They help decrease erosion. 0 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE FOR HOME COMPOSTING SYMPTOM PROBLEMS The pile smells bad. The pile will not heat up. The pile attracts flies, rodents, or pets. Not enough air; too much moisture. Not enough moisture. Pile size is too small. Lack of nitrogen - rich material. Particle size is too big. Pile contains bones, meat, fatly or starchy foods. SOLUTION Turn the pile; add dry materials. Add water. Collect more materials and build to at least 3'x3'x3'. Mix in fresh manure, grass clippings or fruit/vegetable scraps. Chop or grind materials. Alter materials added to pile; bury fruit/ vegetable scraps in the middle of the pile. OTHER WAYS TO REDUCE ORGANIC WASTE In addition to composting, you can also help reduce organic waste by grasscycling (leaving grass clip- pings on the lawn when you mow) and vermicom- posting (composting with worms). For additional information about these topics, con- tact your local government or call the California Integrated Waste Management Board hotline at 1-800-553-2962. STATE OF CALIFORNIA PETE WILSON GOVERNOR JAMES M. STROCK SECRETARY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD WESLEY CHESBRO VICE CHAIR SAM A. EGIGIAN ROBERT C. FRAZEE JANET GOTCH PAUL RELIS RALPH E. CHANDLER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JUNE 1995 PUBLICATION 442-95-039 PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER WASTE PREVENTION, RECYCLING, AND COMPOSTING ARE THE BOARD'S HIGHEST PRIORITIES. THROUGH PUBLIC INFORMATION AND EDUCA- TION, THE BOARD SEEKS TO CHANGE ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIOR TOWARD WASTE MANAGEMENT AND MOVE CALIFORNIANS AWAY FROM THE 'THROW AWAY' ETHIC TO ONE OF SAVING ENERGY, CONSERVING OUR NATURAL RESOURCES, AND EXTENDING THE LIFE OF OUR LANDFILLS. CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD 8800 CAL CENTER DRIVE SACRAMENTO, CA 95826 916-255-2200 WHAT 15 COMPOSTING AND WHY Do IT? Composting, nature's way of recycling, is the controlled decomposition of organic material , such as leaves, twigs, grass clippings, and vegetable food waste. "Compost" is the soil product that_ results'; from proper composting. Composting helps to keep the high volume of organic material out of our landfills and turns that material into a useful product. With organics making up more than half of California's municipal waste, on -site compost- ing reduces the cost of hauling garbage and operat- ing landfills. Compost is great for gardens and landscaping and you save money by not having to buy soil conditioners, mulch, and fertilizer. COMPOSTING CAN BE EASY Composting can be practiced in most backyards in a homemade or manufactured composting bin, or simply an open pile (some cities do require enclosed bins). Businesses, schools, and other facilities can also easily compost. Contact your city or county government for information about free composting workshops and dis- counted or free composting bins. Homemade bins can be constructed out of scrap wood, chicken wire, snow fencing or even old garbage cans (with holes punched in the sides and bottom). Manufactured bins include turning units, cones, and stacking bins; these can be purchased from retail or mail-order businesses. Take the time to consider your options and then select a bin that best fits your needs. For a description of how to build your own bin, or a list of premanufactured home composting bins, call the California Integrated Waste Management Board at 1- 800-553-2962. RECIPE FOR COMPOSTING There are four basic ingredients for composting: nitro- gen, carbon, water, and air. The easiest compost recipe calls for: • layering or mixing roughly equal parts of green material (which is high in nitrogen) and brown or dry material (which is high in car- bon) in a pile or enclosure; • watering; • fluffing to add air; and • letting microorganisms and insects break down the material over time. NITROGEN Green materials such as grass clippings, landscape trimmings, and garden waste are ideal sources of nitro- gen (once they dry out they become a carbon source). Vegetable and fruit trimmings and peels can also pro- vide nitrogen. To reduce the potential for pests or odors, it is best to avoid meat or dairy scraps and bury other food scraps deep within the compost pile. CARBON Brown (dry) yard and garden material such as dry leaves, twigs, or hay can provide the carbon balance for a compost pile. Chop or shred large pieces to 12" or shorter (thick, woody branches should be chipped, ground -up, or left out). Untreated wood chips and sawdust are a powerful car- bon source which may be useful if the pile contains excess nitrogen. WATE R Your compost pile should be "moist as a wrung out sponge". A moisture content of 40 to 60 percent is preferable. To test for adequate moisture, reach into your compost pile and grab a handful of material and squeeze it; if a few drops of water come out, it's prob- ably got enough moisture, if it doesn't, add water. When you water, it is best to put a hose into the pile so that you aren't just wetting the top. You can also water as you are turning the pile. During dry weather, you may have to add water regularly. During wet weather, you may need to cover your pile. A properly construct- ed compost pile will drain excess water and not become soggy. AIR The bacteria and fungus that are in your compost pile need oxygen to live and work. If your pile is too dense or becomes too wet, the air supply to the inside is cut off and the beneficial organisms die. Decomposition will slow and an offensive odor may arise. To avoid this and speed the process, turn and fluff the pile with a pitch fork. You can also turn the pile by just repiling it into a new pile. Many compost bins come apart to make repiling easier. You simply move the bin and repile your material back into it. SIZE Ideally, the compost pile should be at least three feet wide by three feet deep by three feet tall (one cubic yard). This size provides enough food and insulation to keep the organisms warm and happy and working hard. However, piles can be larger or smaller and work just fine if managed well. GETTING TO COMPOST TIME, TEMPERATURE AND STYLE Composting can be done "gourmet" style, requiring more effort, with quick results, or can be done more casually. Both ways will have a positive effect on the environment and produce useable compost. It just depends on how much time you want to spend with your compost pile and how fast you want the compost. "Gourmet" compost piles that have the right blend of nitrogen (greens) and carbon (browns) and are kept moist and fluffed regularly, will heat up to temperatures of 120 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit. The high tempera- ture will kill most weed seeds and speed up the decom- position process so that the compost may be ready in 2 to 3 months or less. "Casual" compost piles are also quite workable since compost will "happen" even if you just pile on yard and food waste, water sporadically, and wait. The pile won't get as hot, so it won't decompose as quickly and may not kill weed seeds. Casual composting can take several months. HOW TO TELL WHEN IT'S DONE Your compost is finished when the original material has been transformed into a uniform, dark brown, crumbly product with a pleasant, earthy aroma. There may be a few chunks of woody material left; these can be screened out and put back into a new pile. You may want to stop adding to your compost pile after it gets to optimal size (see above) and start a new pile so that your first pile can finish decomposing (during which time the temperature will drop). GIVE ITATRY! Home composting is best learned by doing. Through practice and observation you will find what works best for your home situation, and you can modify the process to suit your needs. There are also a number of books written on backyard composting; check your local library or bookstore. Also check with your local government for workshops, handouts, or guides on composting. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE FOR HOME COMPOSTING SYMPTOM PROBLEMS SOLUTION Not enough air; Turn the pile; too much moisture. add dry materials. Add water. The pile smells bad. The pile will Not enough not heat up. moisture. The pile attracts flies, rodents, or pets. Pile size is too small. Lack of nitrogen - rich material. Particle size is too big. Pile contains bones, meat, fatty or starchy foods. Collect more materials and build to at least 3'x3'x3'. Mix in fresh manure, grass clippings or fruit/vegetable scraps. Chop or grind materials. Alter materials added to pile; bury fruit/ vegetable scraps in the middle of the pile. OTHER WAYS TO REDUCE ORGANIC WASTE In addition to composting, you can also help reduce organic waste by grasscycling (leaving grass clip- pings on the lawn when you mow) and vermicom- posting (composting with worms). For additional information about these topics, con- tact your local government or call the California Integrated Waste Management Board hotline at 1-800-553-2962. STATE OF CALIFORNIA PETE WILSON GOVERNOR JAMES M. STROCK SECRETARY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD WESLEY CHESBRO VICE CHAIR SAM A. EGIGIAN ROBERT C. FRAZEE JANET GOTCH PAUL RELIS RALPH E. CHANDLER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 1UNE 1995 PUBLICATION 442-95-039 PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER WASTE PREVENTION, RECYCLING, AND COMPOSTING ARE THE BOARD'S HIGHEST PRIORITIES. THROUGH PUBLIC INFORMATION AND EDUCA- TION, THE BOARD SEEKS TO CHANGE ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIOR TOWARD WASTE MANAGEMENT AND MOVE CALIFORNIANS AWAY FROM THE 'THROW AWAY' ETHIC TO ONE OF SAVING ENERGY, CONSERVING OUR NATURAL RESOURCES, AND EXTENDING THE LIFE OF OUR LANDFILLS. CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD 8800 CAL CENTER DRIVE SACRAMENTO, CA 95826 916-255-2200 oe(6-(kherb WHAT IS COMPOSTING AND WHY Do IT? Composting, nature's way of recycling, is the con- trolled decomposition of organic material such as leaves, twigs, grass clippings, and vegetable food waste. "Compost" is the soil product that results from proper composting. Composting helps to keep the high volume of organ- ic material out of our landfills and turns that material into a useful product. With organics making up more than half of California's municipal waste, on - site composting reduces the cost of hauling garbage and operating landfills. Compost is great for gardens and landscaping and you save money by not having to buy soil condition- ers, mulch, and fertilizer. COMPOSTING CAN BE EASY Composting can be practiced in most backyards in a homemade or manufactured composting bin, or sim- ply an open pile (some cities do require enclosed bins). Businesses, schools, and other facilities can also easily compost. Contact your city or county gov- ernment for information about free composting work- shops and discounted or free composting bins. Homemade bins can be constructed out of scrap wood, chicken wire, snow fencing or even old garbage cans (with holes punched in the sides and bottom). Manufactured bins include turning units, cones, and stacking bins; these can be purchased from retail or mail-order businesses. Take the time to consider your options and then select a bin that best fits your needs. For a description of how to build your own bin, or a list of premanufactured home composting bins, call the California Integrated Waste Management Board at 1-800-553-2962. RECIPE FOR COMPOSTING There are four basic ingredients for composting: nitrogen, carbon, water, and air. The easiest com- post recipe calls for: • layering or mixing roughly equal parts of green material (which is high in nitrogen) and brown or dry material (which is high in. carbon) in a pile or enclosure; • watering; ■ fluffing to add air; and • letting microorganisms and insects break down the material over time. NITROGEN Green materials such as grass clippings, landscape trimmings, and garden waste are ideal sources of nitrogen (once they dry out they become a carbon source). Vegetable and fruit trimmings and peels can also provide nitrogen. To reduce the potential for pests or odors, it is best to avoid meat or dairy scraps and bury other food scraps deep within the compost pile. CARBON Brown (dry) yard and garden material such as dry leaves, twigs, or hay can provide the carbon balance for a compost pile. Chop or shred large pieces to 12" or shorter (thick, woody branches should be chipped, ground -up, or left out). Untreated wood chips and sawdust are a powerful carbon source which may be useful if the pile con- tains excess nitrogen. WATER Your compost pile should be "moist as a wrung out sponge". A moisture content of 40 to 60 percent is preferable. To test for adequate moisture, reach into your compost pile and grab a handful of material and squeeze it; if a few drops of water come out, it's probably got enough moisture, if it doesn't, add water. When you water, it is best to put a hose into the pile so that you aren't just wetting the top. You can also water as you are turning the pile. During dry weath- er, you may have to add water regularly. During wet weather, you may need to cover your pile. A proper- ly constructed compost pile will drain excess water and not become soggy. AIR The bacteria and fungus that are in your compost pile need oxygen to live and work. If your pile is too dense or becomes too wet, the air supply to the inside is cut off and the beneficial organisms die. Decomposition will slow and an offensive odor may arise. To avoid this and speed the process, turn and fluff the pile with a pitch fork. You can also turn the pile by just repiling it into a new pile. Many compost bins come apart to make repiling easier. You simply move the bin and repile your material back into it. SIZE Ideally, the compost pile should be at least three feet wide by three feet deep by three feet tall (one cubic yard). This size provides enough food and insulation to keep the organisms warm and happy and working hard. However, piles can be larger or smaller and work just fine if managed well. GETTING TO COMPOST TIME, TEMPERATURE AND STYLE Composting can be done "gourmet" style, requiring more effort, with quick results, or can be done more casually. Both ways will have a positive effect on the environment and produce useable compost. It just depends on how much time you want to spend with your compost pile and how fast you want the compost. "Gourmet" compost piles that have the right blend of nitrogen (greens) and carbon (browns) and are kept moist and fluffed regularly, will heat up to tempera- tures of 120 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit. The high temperature will kill most weed seeds and speed up the decomposition process so that the compost may be ready in 2 to 3 months or less. "Casual" compost piles are also quite workable since compost will "happen" even if you just pile on yard and food waste, water sporadically, and wait. The pile won't get as hot, so it won't decompose as quick- ly and may not kill weed seeds. Casual composting can take several months. HOW TO TELL WHEN IT'S DONE Your compost is finished when the original material has been transformed into a uniform, dark brown, crumbly product with a pleasant, earthy aroma. There may be a few chunks of woody material left; these can be screened out and put back into a new pile. You may want to stop adding to your compost pile after it gets to optimal size (see above) and start a new pile so that your first pile can finish decompos- ing (during which time the temperature will drop). GIVE IT A TRY! Home composting is best learned by doing. Through practice and observation you will find what works best for your home situation, and you can modify the process to suit your needs. There are also a number of books written on backyard composting; check your local library or bookstore. Also check with your local government for workshops, handouts, or guides on composting. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE FOR HOME COMPOSTING SYMPTOM PROBLEMS SOLUTION Turn the pile; add dry materials. Add water. The pile smells bad. The pile will not heat up. The pile attracts flies, rodents, or pets. Not enough air; too much moisture. Not enough moisture. Pile size is too small. Lack of nitrogen - rich material. Particle size is too big. Pile contains bones, meat, fatty or starchy foods. Collect more materials and build to at least 3'x3'x3'. Mix in fresh manure, grass clippings or fruit/vegetable scraps. Chop or grind materials. Alter materials added to pile; bury fruit/ vegetable scraps in the middle of the pile. OTHER WAYS TO REDUCE ORGANIC WASTE In addition to composting, you can also help reduce organic waste by grasscycling (leaving grass clip- pings on the lawn when you mow) and vermicom- posting (composting with worms). For additional information about these topics, con- tact your local government or call the California Integrated Waste Management Board hotline at 1-800-553-2962. .::: STATE OF CALIFORNIA PETE WILSON GOVERNOR JAMES M. STROCK SECRETARY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD WESLEY CHESBRO VICE CHAIR SAM A. EGIGIAN ROBERT C. FRAZEE JANET GOTCH PAUL RELIS RALPH E. CHANDLER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JUNE 1995 PUBLICATION 442-95-039 PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER WASTE PREVENTION, RECYCLING, AND COMPOSTING ARE THE BOARD'S HIGHEST PRIORITIES. THROUGH PUBLIC INFORMATION AND EDUCA- TION, THE BOARD SEEKS TO CHANGE ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIOR TOWARD WASTE MANAGEMENT AND MOVE CALIFORNIANS AWAY FROM THE "THROW AWAY' ETHIC TO ONE OF SAVING ENERGY, CONSERVING OUR NATURAL RESOURCES, AND EXTENDING THE LIFE OF OUR LANDFILLS. CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD 8800 CAL CENTER DRIVE SACRAMENTO, CA 95826 916-255-2200 WHAT 15 COMPOSTING AND WHY DO IT? Composting, nature's way of recycling, is the con- trolled decomposition of organic material such as leaves, twigs, grass clippings, and vegetable food waste. "Compost" is the soil product that results from proper composting. Composting helps to keep the high volume of organ- ic material out of our landfills and turns that material into a useful product. With organics making up more than half of California's municipal waste, on - site composting reduces the cost of hauling garbage and operating landfills. Compost is great for gardens and landscaping and you save money by not having to buy soil condition- ers, mulch, and fertilizer. COMPOSTING CAN BE EASY Composting can be practiced in most backyards in a homemade or manufactured composting bin, or sim- ply an open pile (some cities do require enclosed bins). Businesses, schools, and other facilities can also easily compost. Contact your city or county gov- ernment for information about free composting work- shops and discounted or free composting bins. Homemade bins can be constructed out of scrap wood, chicken wire, snow fencing or even old garbage cons (with holes punched in the sides and bottom). Manufactured bins include turning units, cones, and stacking bins; these can be purchased from retail or mail-order businesses. Take the time to consider your options and then select a bin that best fits your needs. For a description of how to build your own bin, or a list of premanufactured home composting bins, call the California Integrated Waste Management Board at 1-800-553-2962. RECIPE FOR COMPOSTING There are four basic ingredients for composting: nitrogen, carbon, water, and air. The easiest com- post recipe calls for: • layering or mixing roughly equal parts of green material (which is high in nitrogen) and brown or dry material (which is high in carbon) in a pile or enclosure; • watering; • fluffing to add air; and • letting microorganisms and insects break down the material over time. NITROGEN Green materials such as grass clippings, landscape trimmings, and garden waste are ideal sources of nitrogen (once they dry out they become a carbon source). Vegetable and fruit trimmings and peels can also provide nitrogen. To reduce the potential for pests or odors, it is best to avoid meat or dairy scraps and bury other food scraps deep within the compost pile. CARBON Brown (dry) yard and garden material such as dry leaves, twigs, or hay can provide the carbon balance for a compost pile. Chop or shred large pieces to 12" or shorter (thick, woody branches should be chipped, ground -up, or left out). Untreated wood chips and sawdust are a powerful carbon source which may be useful if the pile con- tains excess nitrogen. WATE R Your compost pile should be "moist as a wrung out sponge". A moisture content of 40 to 60 percent is preferable. To test for adequate moisture, reach into your compost pile and grab a handful of material and squeeze it; if a few drops of water come out, it's probably got enough moisture, if it doesn't, add water. When you water, it is best to put a hose into the pile so that you aren't just wetting the top. You can also water as you are turning the pile. During dry weath- er, you may have to add water regularly. During wet weather, you may need to cover your pile. A proper- ly constructed compost pile will drain excess water and not become soggy. AIR The bacteria and fungus that are in your compost pile need oxygen to live and work. If your pile is too dense or becomes too wet, the air supply to the inside is cut off and the beneficial organisms die. Decomposition will slow and an offensive odor may arise. To avoid this and speed the process, turn and fluff the pile with a pitch fork. You can also turn the pile by just repiling it into a new pile. Many compost bins come apart to make repiling easier. You simply move the bin and repile your material back into it. SIZE Ideally, the compost pile should be at least three feet wide by three feet deep by three feet tall (one cubic yard). This size provides enough food and insulation to keep the organisms warm and happy and working hard. However, piles can be larger or smaller and work just fine if managed well. GETTING TO COMPOST TIME, TEMPERATURE AND STYLE Composting can be done "gourmet" style, requiring more effort, with quick results, or can be done more casually. Both ways will have a positive effect on the environment and produce useable compost. It just depends on how much time you want to spend with your compost pile and how fast you want the compost. "Gourmet" compost piles that have the right blend of nitrogen (greens) and carbon (browns) and are kept moist and fluffed regularly, will heat up to tempera- tures of 120 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit. The high temperature will kill most weed seeds and speed up the decomposition process so that the compost may be ready in 2 to 3 months or less. "Casual" compost piles are also quite workable since compost will "happen" even if you just pile on yard and food waste, water sporadically, and wait. The pile won't get as hot, so it won't decompose as quick- ly and may not kill weed seeds. Casual composting can take several months. HOW TO TELL WHEN IT'S DONE Your compost is finished when the original material has been transformed into a uniform, dark brown, crumbly product with a pleasant, earthy aroma. There may be a few chunks of woody material left; these can be screened out and put back into a new pile. You may want to stop adding to your compost pile after it gets to optimal size (see above) and start a new pile so that your first pile can finish decompos- ing (during which time the temperature will drop). GIVE IT A TRY! Home composting is best learned by doing. Through practice and observation you will find what works best for your home situation, and you can modify the process to suit your needs. There are also a number of books written on backyard composting; check your local library or bookstore. Also check with your local government for workshops, handouts, or guides on composting. c 0/ ie0ii 4 wee UL INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1521 FAX: (310) 377.7288 NOTE: According to Section 17.24.020 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, illegal uses or structures are required to be made conforming or shall be removed. Therefore, you may be required to modify or remove any unauthorized or unlaxful use or structure on your property prior to or in conjunction with this application. In addition, pursuant to Resolution No. 900 of the City Council, any use or structure which would require a discretionary permit but which is conducted without the acquisition of said permit, shall be subject to retroactive discretionary permit process, and is .subject to higher application fee. VARIANCE A variance is a form of permit which is required of any property owner who seeks to vary from the provisions of the City's zoning ordinance in the development of property in the City. In order to obtain a variance, the applicant must be able to demonstrate that practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships result through the strict and literal interpretation and enforcement of the zoning provisions.. Variances are considered and decided upon by the Planning Commission following a public hearing. APPLICATION AND REQUEST FOR HEARING In order to obtain a variance, a property owner or his or her agent must submit an application and request a hearing before the Planning Commission.. To do so, the applicant should complete the requirements enumerated herein, assemble the necessary application documents and call to make an appointment at (310) 377-1521. Making an appointment will assure that someone is available to explain the necessary procedures and review the case material for completeness and accuracy. PLAN SUBMITTAL PROCESS Applications must be submitted to the Planning Department as shown on the "Planning Application Filing Deadline Schedule." Applications shall be deemed complete only after all required information is submitted and the application fees are paid. The City Manager or City Planner will meet with the applicant to discuss the proposal. Once an application has been accepted as complete by the City, a hearing will be set before the Planning Commission. Applications are considered at the regular meetings of the Planning Commission, which are held the third Tuesday of each month. Provide sufficient time in your plans to attend at least four meetings to allow the Planning Commission to study the facts presented and to make a field trip to review the physical conditions. The applicant or a representative must appear at the meeting. PLAN SUBMITTAL INFORMATION Complete and submit with each application: 1. "Request for Hearing" application. Fifteen copies of the plan MUST accompany the initial application. Plans must be FOLDED to approximately 8 1/2" x 11" with title block visible. 2. Owner's Declaration. 3. Plan submittal using the "Checklist" as guide. Each plan must have a vicinity map, computation of lot coverage, building and pad sizes, cut and fill totals, and the percentage of lot disturbance printed on the plot plan and be stamped by a licensed civil engineer or land surveyor. ®Primed on necv:Ied Pzq: e, 4. Property owner's radius map and property owner's labels. A map is required showing the existing properties, within or partially within a 1,000 foot radius of the exterior boundaries of the property under consideration, including the subject property. Prepare three complete lists of property owners of each parcel with mailing address on mailing labels. Assign a number to each name on the list to correspond with the map numbers. 5. Certified Property Owners List Affidavit. 6. Filing fee made payable to City of Rolling Hills. AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY In reviewing a request, the Planning Commission must consider the following: 1. The Planning Commission shall consider all matters presented to it fairly and impartially, recognizing the rights of the applicant as well as its obligation to enforce all zoning ordinances and resolutions adopted by the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills. 2. The development and use of all land within the City of Rolling Hills should be directed to the continuation of the existing rural open areas surrounding the existing residences in the City, and each new improvement or use of land should be carefully examined to determine what effect the proposed improvement or use of land will have on the terrain, trees and natural flora in the City. 3. In granting a Variance, the Planning Commission must make the following findings: A. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property that do not apply generally to other properties in the same vicinity and zone; and B. That such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights possessed by other properties in the same vicinity and zone but which is denied the property in question; and C. That the granting of such variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and D. That in granting the Variance, the spirit and intent of the Zoning Ordinance will be observed; and E. That the Variance does not grant special privilege to the applicant; F. That the Variance is consistent with the portions of the County of Los Angeles Hazardous Waste Management Plan relating to siting and siting criteria for hazardous waste facilities; and G. That the Variance request is consistent with the General Plan of the City of Rolling Hills. DECISION OF PLANNING COMMISSION The decision of the Planning Commission will be final unless, within thirty (30) days following the adoption of the resolution, a written appeal is filed with the City Clerk by: 1. The applicant. 2. Any person who protested, either orally or in writing, as a matter of record prior to the final vote of the Planning Commission on the matter and who, in addition, received or was entitled to receive the written notice specified in Subdivision 2 of Subsection A of Section 17.34.030 of the Zoning Ordinance. 3. The City Council, upon the affirmative vote of three members of the City Council. AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE AND BUILDING PERMITS In order to obtain building permits, it will be necessary for the applicant to record an affidavit with a resolution of the findings and the conditions of approval. Masters/Forms/Variance- Rev.2006 City 0/2 PP,.9 Jl,PP, INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 VARIANCE REQUEST FOR HEARING NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1521 ( FAX: (310) 377-7288 NOTE: According to Section 17.24.020 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, illegal uses or structures -are reycnred`ru be made conforming or shall be removed. Therefore, you may be required to modify or remove any unauthorized or unlawful use or structure on your property prior to or in conjunction with this application. In addition, pursuant to Resolution No. 900 of the City Council, any use or structure which would require a discretionary permit but which is conducted without the acquisition of said permit, shall be subject to retroactive discretionary permit process, and is subject to higher application fee. PROPERTY OWNER: OWNER'S ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NO.: PROPERTY ADDRESS: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT NO. ASSESSOR'S BOOK NO. PAGE PARCEL AGENT'S NAME: AGENT'S ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NO.: Describe in detail the nature of the proposed use, including what aspects of the project require a Variance. ®Pr it ied or, Recycled Pape'. Criteria to be satisfied for grant of Variance Such change is based upon the following described exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions that do not apply generally to other property in the same vicinity and zone. Such change will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare nor injurious to the property or improvements in such vicinity and zone where property is located because FILING FEE A filing fee must accompany the application. Make check payable to: CITY OF ROLLING HILLS. Masters/forms/Variance- Rev.2006 CHECKLIST FOR PLAN SUBMITTAL The following information must be included on any plan submitted for checking to the Rolling Hills Planning Commission for: 1. Conditional Use Permit (including grading requirements). 2. Variance (including grading requirements). 3. Site Plan Review (including grading requirements). 4. Subdivisions and Lot Line Adjustments Provide fifteen (15) sets of plans that show the following: 1. Name, address and telephone number of applicant, and name, address and telephone number of architect and civil engineer. 2. Plot plans must show the entire property. (More than one plan may be submitted). 3. Plot plans must be stamped by a licensed civil engineer or land surveyor. License number and expiration date must be clearly shown. 4. Elevation plans showing the height of proposed structures from finished grade. 5. Vicinity map drawn to scale with requested improvements dimensioned to property line and to residences of all contiguous properties. 6. North arrow and scale of plans. 7. Existing contours of the entire lot. 8. Setbacks, easements, and horse trails on the entire lot. 9. Outline and show square footage of building pads not in setbacks (existing and proposed) in accordance with Municipal Code Title 17. [Buildable area is that portion of a lot NOT IN SETBACKS that constitutes the existing building pad and any contiguous portion of the lot NOT IN SETBACKS that has an average slope of ten percent (10%) or less]. If there is not an existing building pad, the buildable area shall mean that portion of a lot not in setbacks which will be created through grading and which will have an average slope of ten percent (10%) or less. A lot may have more than one buildable area. 10. Outline and show distance from building footprint to any projections and architectural features including porches, entryways, porte cocheres, trellises, chimneys, eaves, and bay windows. 11. Computation of structural and total lot coverage, disturbed area and building pad coverage in accordance with Municipal Code Title 17 (form attached). 12. All slopes shall not be steeper in slope than two horizontal to one vertical, or exceed a vertical height of thirty feet (30') below or above the natural grade. All slopes shall be marked with grade. (Municipal Code Title 15). Cut and fill must be balanced on site. 13. Show cut and fill slopes by separate shadings or patterns. Show shaded area square footage, cut and fill totals in cubic yards, and the percentage of lot to be disturbed. (Title 15). 14. Show all existing and proposed retaining walls and -sections through walls, including height and elevations. Show stairs, walkways and height of decks. 15. Show proposed drainage pattern and design and indicate whether the drainage design is above or below ground. 16. Designate the area(s) for which the Variance, Conditional Use Permit or Site Plan Review is requested. 17. Show outline of residence, any additional structures, and any basement areas. All structures must be physically measured and square footage of each structure must be shown on the drawing. A note must be on the drawing certifying to those measurements. 18. Show all other existing and proposed structures on the lot, including pool, spa, pool' equipment, porches, shelters, entryways, trellises, barbecues, sheds, gazebos, children play houses/forts and other. 19. Show an area of not less than 450 square feet for the construction of a stable, 550' square feet for a corral (35' from any residence and 25' from rear property line, and not in front yard or side setback), and access road of not more than 25% grade for vehicular access to the stable site on each lot. If grading would be required indicate the quantity. 20. Show cross sections of slopes before and after grading. Sections should be through the highest cut and fill and through other areas where ground is steep, and as many additional sections as necessary to clearly delineate the proposed change in land contours from the existing terrain. Whenever possible, align the cross sections along the proposed development on the plot plan. 21. A current survey and grading plan, with related soils, geology, hydrology/drainage reports, showing all structures on the property, with their distance from property lines delineated, may be required in applications where the requested project is close to easements, close to other properties, and/or where there is to be significant grading on the property. 22. Note distances from the center line of all existing and proposed streets adjacent to the subject property. 23. Show location of utility pole(s) serving the property and indicate the direction of the utility lines. 24. Show the slope (in %) and square footage of the driveway and separately of any'uncovered parking area or motor court. Calculate the coverage (in %) of the driveway and motor court of the yard area in which they are located. Motor court may not be closer ,than .30' to roadway easement. A. 25. Show any . other driveways/roads/easements. and paved areas on the property that are existing, currently proposed or planned for the future. 26. Show trails within the property and adjacent thereto. 27. If a stable is being constructed, delineate the loft area, if any. Show the size of the stable and separately the size of the loft. 28. If known, show the location of septic tank. 29. If a new driveway approval is proposed it must be reviewed by the Traffic Commission. 30. Submit one copy of the plan delineating in different color markers the following: a. Residential Building Pad (not in setbacks) b. Additional Building Pads (not in setbacks) c. Disturbed Areas d. Net Lot boundary e. Setback lines f. Cut and fill areas for grading (shaded) Masters/Forms,Narinnce Rev.2006 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: FOR CALCULATION OF LOT COVERAGE FORM In the TOTAL STRUCTURES column, in addition to those structures listed on the form, include all structures that exist on the lot and those that are proposed, including: cabana, recreation room, hobby shop, guest-house, covered porches, covered entryways, trellis/latticework, gazebo, sheds, pool equipment, service yard, playground equipment, forts, barbecue, fire pits, decks, (for deck -see definition in Section 17.12.040 "D" words, terms and phrases of the Zoning Code), and similar structures. In the TOTAL FLATWORK column include all of the "impervious" surfaces existing and proposed, including all walkways around the residence and accessory uses, walkways from house to other structures, uncovered patios, uncovered parking areas, walkways/decks around the pool, paved access to a stable and all other "impervious" surfaces. When designing a house or addition, check with the Fire Department on the required width of the walkways and driveways. Show any future potential flatwork. NOTE:, As required by the Los Angeles County Building Code, when designing a basement with "livable 'area(s)" you have to provide for natural light. Window wells may be acceptable. Check with the County Building and Safety Department for requirements. COMPUTATION OF LOT COVERAGE LOT COVERAGE (TITLE 17) Main buildings, accessory buildings, structures including, but not limited to gazebos, porches, entryways, porte cochere, trellises and similar structures, tennis courts, swimming pools, spa, pool equipment, outdoor bar, barbecue, sheds, shelters, service yards (enclosed or unenclosed), stables, or an area of not less than 450 square feet for the construction of a stable shall not cover more than twenty percent (20%) of the net lot area, provided further that in addition to the above described improvements, the areas included within driveways, paved access to stables, parking spaces, walks, patios, decks and asphalt or concrete paving of any kind excepting roads maintained by the Rolling Hills Community Association, shall not cover more than thirty-five percent (35%) of the net lot area (see Section 17.16.200 "J" for exceptions). For the purposes of this Section "net area" shall exclude: a) the entire area within a recorded roadway easement plus the area within ten (10) feet measured perpendicular to the edge of the roadway easement; (b) the ten (10) foot perimeter of the lot perpendicular to the property lines; (c) any private drive or driveway that provides access to any other lot or parcel; and (d) the access strip portion of a flag lot. COMPUTATION OF BUILDABLE AREA AND COVERAGE THEREON A policy of the City is to address coverage of an identified "EXISTING AND/OR PROPOSED BUILDABLE AREA". Coverage thereon is based upon the calculation of the footprint square footage of the residence, garage, stable (barn), other accessory structures proposed and/or developed on said "buildable area," and all projecting structures such as entryways, porte cochere, covered porches and breezeways. (Covered porches that are 10% or less in size of the footprint of the residence or accessory structure and attached trellises are not counted). For the purpose of this calculation, "buildable area" shall be defined as stated in Section 17.12.020 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code which declares "buildable area" as the portion of a lot that constitutes the existing or proposed building pad and any other contiguous portion of the lot NOT IN THE SETBACKS THAT HAS AN AVERAGE SLOPE OF TEN PERCENT (10%) OR LESS. If there is no existing building pad, it shall mean that portion of a lot not in the setbacks that will be created through grading and that will have an average slope of ten percent (10%) or less. A lot may have more than one "buildable area." Masters/Forms/Variance- Rev.2006 Property Line Easement Line Setback Line 10 ft excluded Residence ROA WAY EASEMENT 1 NET LOT AREA EXCLUDE ROADWAY EASEMENTS PLUS 10 FEET AT PERIMETER OF THE ENTIRE PARCEL DATE ZONING CASE NO. ADDRESS ALL STRUCTURES MUST BE SHOWN ON THE PLAN CALCULATION OF LOT COVERAGE AREA AND STRUCTURES EXISTING PROPOSED TOTAL NET LOT AREA sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. RESIDENCE sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. GARAGE sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. SWIMMING POOL/SPA sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. POOL EQUIPMENT sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. GUEST HOUSE sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. CABANA sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. STABLE (dirt volume to be included in grading quantities) sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. RECREATION COURT sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. ATTACHED COVERED PORCHES sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. ENTRYWAY/ PORTE COCHERE, BREEZEWAYS sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. ATTACHED TRELLISES sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. *DETACHED STRUCTURES: (circle all that applies) SHEDS, TRELLISES, GAZEBO, sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. BARBECUE, OUTDOOR KITCHEN, sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. ROOFED PLAY EQUP.- over 15 ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. high and over 120 sq. ft. in area, WATER FEATURES, ETC. sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. SERVICE YARD sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. OTHER sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. BASEMENT AREA sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. (volume to be included in grading quantities) DEPTH OF BASEMENT TOTAL STRUCTURES sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. % STRUCTURAL COVERAGE % % % TOTAL STRUCTURES EXCLUDING UP TO 5 & UP TO 600 sq. ft. detached structures that are not higher than 10 ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. % STRUCTURAL COVERAGE % % % ALL FLATWORK MUST BE SHOWN ON THE PLAN PRIMARY DRIVEWAY(S) sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. PAVED WALKS, PATIO AREAS, COURTYARDS sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. POOL DECKING sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. OTHER PAVED DRIVEWAYS, ROAD EASEMENTS, PARKING PADS sq.ft. sq.ft. sq. ft. TOTAL FLATWORK TOTAL FLATWORK COVERAGE sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. TOTAL STRUCTURAL & ' FLATWORK COVERAGE % TOTAL COVERAGE sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. % % % TOTAL STRUCTURAL & FLATWORK COVERAGE Excl. the allowance of up to 5 — 600 sq. ft. structures from previous page. sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. TOTAL COVERAGE TOTAL DISTURBED AREA sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. % DISTURBED AREA GRADING QUANTITY (include future stable, corral and access way; basement and all other areas to be graded) cubic yards All structures (attached and detached) must be listed. * Free standing accessory structures such as sheds, trellises, covered patios, gazebo, fountains, barbecue, outdoor fire place, etc., are not counted towards coverages and disturbed area, unless their combined area exceeds 600 sq. ft., or if there are more than 5 such structures on the property. Masters/Forms/Variance- Rev.2006 DATE Z.C. NO. ADDRESS CALCULATION OF BUILDING PAD COVERAGE PAD NO. 1 BUILDABLE PAD AREA EXISTING PROPOSED TOTAL AND STRUCTURES BUILDING PAD sq.ft. sq.ft. sq ft RESIDENCE sq.ft. sq.ft. sq ft GARAGE sq.ft. sq ft sq.ft. POOL/SPA sq.ft. sq ft sq ft POOL EQUIPMENT sq.ft. sq.ft. sq ft CABANA/REC.RM sq.ft. sq ft sq ft GUEST HOUSE sq ft sq.ft. sq ft STABLE sq.ft. sq ft sq ft SPORTS COURT sq.ft. sq.ft. sq ft SERVICE YARD sq ft. sq ft sq ft ATTACHED COVERED PORCHES Primary residence sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. Accessory structures sq ft sq ft sq ft AREA OF ATTACHED COVERED sq ft sq ft sq ft. PORCHES THAT EXCEED io% OF THE SIZE OF RESIDENCE/ACCS. STRUCTURE ENTRYWAY/PORTE COCHERE/ BREEZEWAY sq.ft. sq.ft. sq ft. ATTACHED TRELLISES sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. ALL DETACHED STRUCTURES sq ft sq.ft. sq.ft. (from 151 page) ALL DETACHED STRUCTURES sq ft sq ft sq.ft. (from l5` page not including allowed deductions) OTHER sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. TOTAL STRUCTURES ON PAD NO. I sq.ft. sq ft sq.ft. % BUILDING PAD COVERAGE TOTAL STRUCTURES ON PAD NO. 1 sq.ft. sq ft sq.ft. Not incl. attached trellises, Not incl. allowed deductions, and incl. the area of covered porches that exceed 10% of the size of the residence/acts. structures. % BUILDING PAD COVERAGE % % % DATE Z.C. NO. ADDRESS CALCULATION OF BUILDING PAD COVERAGE PAD NO. 2 BUILDABLE PAD AREA EXISTING PROPOSED TOTAL AND STRUCTURES BUILDING PAD sq.ft. sq.ft. sq ft RESIDENCE sq.ft. sq.ft. sq ft GARAGE sq.ft. sq.ft. sq ft POOL/SPA sq.ft. sq ft sq ft POOL EQUIPMENT sq.ft. sq.ft. sq ft CABANA/REC.RM sq ft sq ft sq.ft. GUEST HOUSE sq ft sq ft sq.ft. STABLE sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. SPORTS COURT sq ft sq.ft. sq.ft. SERVICE YARD sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. ATTACHED COVERED PORCHES Primary residence sq.ft. sq ft sq.ft. Accessory structures sq ft sq.ft. sq.ft. AREA OF ATTACHED COVERED sq ft sq.ft. • sq.ft. PORCHES THAT EXCEED 10% OF THE SIZE OF RESIDENCE/ACCS. STRUCTURE ENTRYWAY/PORTE COCHERE/ BREEZEWAY sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. ATTACHED TRELLISES sq ft sq.ft. sq.ft. ALL DETACHED STRUCTURES (from 1' page) sq.ft. sq ft. sq.ft. ALL DETACHED STRUCTURES (from 1" page not including allowed sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. deductions OTHER sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. TOTAL STRUCTURES ON PAD NO. 2 sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. % BUILDING PAD COVERAGE % % % TOTAL STRUCTURES ON PAD NO 2 sq.ft. sq ft sq.ft. Not incl. attached trellises, Not incl. allowed deductions, and incl. the area of covered porches that exceed 10% of the size of the residence/accs. structures. % BUILDING PAD COVERAGE OWNER'S DECLARATION I (We) declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed at , California, this day of , 20 By: By: Address City NOTE: The Owner's Declaration can only be used if this application is signed in California. If this application is signed outside of California, the applicant should acknowledge before a Notary Public of the State where the signature is fixed, or before another officer of that State authorized by its laws to take acknowledgements, that he (it) owns the property described herein, and that the information accompanying this application is true to the best of his (its) knowledge and belief Attach appropriate acknowledgment here. APPLICANT: DATE FILED - REPRESENTATIVE: FEE: COMPANY NAME: RECEIPT NO: COMPANY ADDRESS: BY: ZONING CASE NO TENTATIVE HEARING DATE: COMPANY PHONE NO. ( ) PROJECT ADDRESS: OWNER'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Property development in Rolling Hills is governed by ordinances of the CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ("City") and by private deed restrictions enforced by the ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION ("RHCA"). The land development permit process of the City and the RHCA are completely independent and separate. Both must be satisfied and approval given by both the City and the RHCA to develop property in Rolling Hills. An approval by either the City or the RHCA does not mean or imply or ensure approval by the other. The suggested sequence of property development is to obtain City approvals first. I, (We), the undersigned, acknowledge that the above statement has been fully read and its admonition is completely understood. Executed at , California this day of , 20 By: By: Address City CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ZONING CASE CERTIFIED PROPERTY OWNER'S LIST AFFIDAVIT STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) ) §§ ) I, , declare under penalty of perjury that the attached list contains the names and addresses of all persons to whom all property is assessed as they appear on the latest available assessment roll of the County within the area described and for a distance of one thousand (1,000) feet from the exterior boundaries of property legally described as: this Executed at , California, day of ,20 Signature DATE Grading Quantities: Z.C. NO. ADDRESS GRADING AND EXCAVATION INFORMATION CUT/EXCAVATION For house/addition For other structures (i.e. walls) List For driveway(s) For yard areas For basement excavation For pool/spa excavation Overexcavation TOTAL CUT TOTAL EXPORT FILL For house/addition For other structures (i.e.walls) List For driveway(s) For yard areas For basements For basement wells For pool/spa Cubic Yds. Max. Depth Max. Depth Location Recompaction TOTAL FILL TOTAL GRADING (Sum of total cut and total fill) PAD/FLOOR ELEVATIONS Existing pad elevations Residential pad Other pad Finished floor Finished grade Proposed pad elevations Finished floor Finished grade Basement -finished floor Basement -finished well wall C1tylRorcn9.Am oL9 INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1521 FAX: (310) 377.7288 NOTE: According to Section 17.24.020 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, illegal uses or structures are required to be made conforming or shall be removed. Therefore, you may be required to modem or remove any unauthorized or unlawful use or structure on your property prior to or in conjunction with this application. In addition, pursuant to Resolution No. 900 of the City Council, any use or structure which would require a discretionary permit but which is conducted without the acquisition of said permit, shall be subject to retroactive discretionary permit process, and is subject to higher application fee. Any fences, landscaping, drainage devices and other structures located in the easements must be approved by the Rolling Hills Community Association. In accepting this application, it is not guaranteeing that the application will be approved. Any fees collected are not refundable. A portion of the fee may be refundable if the application is withdrawn in a timely manner. SITE PLAN REVIEW PURPOSE A site plan review is a form of permit which is required of any property owner who plans any grading which requires a grading permit or who seeks to construct a new building or structure, or expand, add to, alter or repair an existing building or structure, which involves changes to grading which requires a grading permit or an increase in the size of the building or structure by at least 1,000 square feet and has the effect of increasing the size of the structure by more than twenty-five percent (25%), in any thirty-six (36) month period, except for the construction of a barn, stable, corral or turnout that do not require a grading permit. In order to obtain a site plan review permit, the applicant must be able to demonstrate the proposed site development can comply with the criteria set forth in Section 17.46.050 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code. Site plan review permits are considered and decided upon by the Planning Commission following the submittal of appropriate reports and studies, public hearings and site investigation. APPLICATION AND REQUEST FOR HEARING In order to obtain a site plan review, a property owner or his or her agent must submit an application and request a hearing before the Planning Commission. To do so, the applicant should complete the requirements enumerated herein, assemble the necessary application documents and call to make an appointment at (310) 377-1521. Making an appointment will assure that someone is available to explain the necessary procedures and review the case material for completeness and accuracy. PLAN SUBMITTAL INFORMATION Complete and submit with each application: 1. "Request for Hearing" application. Fifteen copies of the plan MUST accompany the initial application. Plans must be FOLDED to approximately 8 1/2" x 11" with title block visible. 2. Owner's Declaration. 3. Plan submittal using the "Checklist" as guide. Each plan must have a vicinity map, computation of lot coverage, building pad sizes, cut and fill totals, and the percentage of lot disturbance printed on the plot plan and be stamped by a licensed civil engineer or land surveyor. 4. Property owner's radius map and property owner's labels. A map is required s in the existing properties, within or partially within a 1,000 foot radius of the exterior boundaries o a' 8f)Wft if Pd'er consideration, including the subject property. Prepare three complete lists of property owners of each parcel with mailing address on mailing labels. Assign a number to each name on the list to correspond with the map numbers. 5. Certified Property Owners List Affidavit. 6. Filing fee made payable to City of Rolling Hills PLAN SUBMITTAL PROCESS Applications must be submitted to the Planning Department as shown on the "Planning Application Filing Deadline Schedule" (attached). Applications shall be deemed complete only after all required information is submitted and the application fees are paid. The City Planner will meet with the applicant to discuss the proposal. Once an application has been accepted as complete by the City, a hearing will be set before the Planning Commission. Applications are considered at the regular meetings of the Planning Commission which are held the third Tuesday of each month. Provide sufficient time in your schedule to attend at least four meetings to allow the Planning Commission to study the facts presented and to make a field trip to review the physical conditions. Prior to the field trip a silhouette of the project will have to be erected. The applicant or a representative must appear at all meetings. The Planning Commission review process takes a minimum of 3-4 months from submittal. AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY In reviewing a request, the Planning Commission must consider the following: 1. The Planning Commission shall consider all matters presented to it fairly and impartially, recognizing the rights of the applicant as well as its obligation to enforce all zoning ordinances and resolutions adopted by the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills. The site plan review process is intended to assist in the orderly development of property, in conformance with objectives of the General Plan and other ordinances and codes. 2. The development and use of all land within the City of Rolling Hills should be directed to the continuation of the existing rural open areas surrounding the existing residences in the City, and each new improvement or use of land should be carefully examined to determine what effect the proposed improvement or use of land will have on the natural slopes, terrain, trees and natural flora in the City. 3. The granting of site plan review permits shall be carefully scrutinized utilizing the criteria set forth in Section 17.46.050. DECISIO OF PLANNING COMMISSION The decision of the Planning Commission will be final unless, within thirty (30) days following the adoption of the resolution, a written appeal is fled with the City Clerk by: 1. The applicant. 2. Any person who protested, either orally or in writing, as a matter of record prior to the final vote of the Planning Commission on the matter and who, in addition, received or was entitled to receive the written notice specified in Subdivision 2 of Subsection A of Section 17.34.030 of the Zoning Ordinance. 3. The City Council, upon the affirmative vote of three members of the City Council. AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE AND BUILDING PERMITS In order to obtain building permits, it will be necessary for the applicant to record an affidavit with a resolution of the findings and the conditions of approval. Building and/or grading permit shall not be issued unless the resolution and affidavit are recorded. CHECKLIST FOR PLAN SUBMITTAL The following information must be included on any plan submitted for checking to the Rolling Hills Planning Commission for: 1. Conditional Use Permit (including grading requirements). 2. Variance (including grading requirements). 3. Site Plan Review (including grading requirements). 4. Subdivisions and Lot Line Adjustments Provide fifteen (15) sets of plans that show the following: ❑ Name, address and telephone number of applicant, and name, address and telephone number of architect and civil engineer. ❑ Currently surveyed plot plan showing the entire property. (More than one plan may be submitted). ❑ Plot plans must be stamped by a licensed civil engineer or land surveyor. License number and expiration date must be clearly shown. ❑ Architectural elevation plans showing the height of proposed structures from finished grade and basement wells — all sides must be shown. ❑ Vicinity map drawn to scale with requested improvements dimensioned to property line and to residences of all contiguous properties. ❑ North arrow and scale of plans. ❑ Existing contours of the entire lot, in maximum 5' intervals. ❑ Proposed contours, in maximum 5' intervals. ❑ Setbacks, easements, fences and horse trails on the entire lot. ❑ Note distances from the center line of all existing and proposed streets adjacent to the subject property. ❑ Outline and show square footage of building pads not in setbacks (existing and proposed) in accordance with Municipal Code Title 17. [Buildable area is that portion of a lot NOT IN SETBACKS that constitutes the existing building pad and any contiguous portion of the lot NOT IN SETBACKS that has an average slope of ten percent (10%) or less]. If there is not an existing building pad, the buildable area shall mean that portion of a lot not in setbacks which will be created through grading and which will have an average slope of ten percent (10%) or less. A lot may have more than one buildable area. ❑ Outline and show distance from building footprint to any projections and architectural features including porches, entryways, porte cocheres, trellises, chimneys, eaves, and bay windows. ❑ Computation of structural and total lot coverage, disturbed area and building pad coverage in accordance with Municipal Code Title 17 (form attached). ❑ All slopes shall not be steeper in slope than two horizontal to one vertical, or exceed a vertical height of thirty feet (30') below or above the natural grade. Shallower slopes are strongly encouraged. All slopes shall be marked with grade. (Municipal Code Title 15). Cut and fill must be balanced on site. Export of dirt is allowed from excavation activities, incl. basements. ❑ Show cut and fill slopes by separate shadings or patterns. Show shaded area square footage, cut and fill totals in cubic yards, and the percentage of lot to be disturbed. (Title 15). ❑ Show all existing and proposed retaining walls and sections through walls, including height and elevations. Show stairs, walkways and height of decks. ❑ Show proposed drainage pattern and design and indicate whether the drainage design is above or below ground. ❑ Designate the area(s) for which the Variance, Conditional Use Permit or Site Plan Review is requested. ❑ Show outline of residence, any additional structures, and any basement areas. Indicate depth of basement. All structures must be physically measured and square footage of each structure must be shown on the drawing. Measurements are to be taken around the outside walls. ❑ Show all other existing and proposed structures on the lot, including pool, spa, pool equipment, porches, shelters, entryways, trellises, barbecues, fire places, fire pits, sheds, gazebos, children play houses/forts and others. ❑ Show width and length of basement wells and location of stairs. Show windows and doors in basement. ❑ Show an area of not less than 450 square feet for the construction of a stable, 550 square feet for a corral (35' from any residence and 25' from rear property line, and not in front yard or side setback), and access road of not more than 25% grade for vehicular access to the stable site on each lot. If grading would be required indicate the quantity. ❑ Show cross sections of slopes before and after grading. Show the variance of the existing slope and proposed slope. Sections should be through the highest cut and fill and through other areas where ground is steep, and as many additional sections as necessary to clearly delineate the proposed change in land contours from the existing terrain. Whenever possible, align the cross sections along the proposed development on the plot plan. ❑ Soils, geology, hydrology/drainage reports, showing all structures on the property, with their distance from property lines delineated, may be required in applications where the requested project is close to easements, do -se to other properties, and/or where there is to be significant grading on the property. ❑ Show location of utility pole(s) serving the property and indicate the direction of the utility lines. ❑ Show the slope (in %) and square footage of the driveway and separately of any uncovered parking area or motor court. Calculate the coverage (in %) of the driveway and motor court of the yard area in which they are located. Motor court may not be closer than 30' to roadway easement. (Yard —Section 17.12.250). ❑ Show any other driveways/roads/easements and paved areas on the property that are existing, currently proposed or planned for the future. ❑ Show trails within the property and adjacent thereto. ❑ If a stable is being constructed, delineate the loft area, if any. Show the size of the stable, the size of porch and separately the size of the loft. Show paddock area and corral area. ❑ If known, show the location of septic tank. ❑ If a new driveway approach is proposed it must be reviewed by the Traffic Commission. ❑ Pictures of the entire property. ❑ Submit one copy of the plan delineating in different color markers the following: ❑ Residential Building Pad (not in setbacks) ❑ Additional Building Pads (not in setbacks) ❑ Disturbed Areas ❑ Net Lot boundary ❑ Setback lines ❑ Cut and fill areas for grading (shaded) YS on Server/Forms/Site Plan Review- Rev. 04/2009 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: FOR CALCULATION OF LOT COVERAGE FORM In the TOTAL STRUCTURES column, in addition to those structures listed on the form, include all structures that exist on the lot and those that are proposed, including: cabana, recreation room, hobby shop, guest-house, covered porches, covered entryways, trellis/latticework, gazebo, sheds, pool equipment, service yard, playground equipment, forts, barbecue, fire pits, decks, (for deck -see definition in Section 17.12.040 "D" words, terms and phrases of the Zoning Code), and similar structures. In the TOTAL FLATWORK column include all of the "impervious" surfaces existing and proposed, including all walkways around the residence and accessory uses, walkways from house to other structures, uncovered patios, uncovered parking areas, walkways/decks around the pool, paved access to a stable and all other "impervious" surfaces. When designing a house or addition, check with the Fire Department on the required width of the walkways and driveways. Show any future potential flatwork. BASEMENTS As required by the Los Angeles County Building Code, when designing a basement with "livable area(s)" you have to provide for natural light. Window wells may be acceptable. Check with the County Building and Safety Department for requirements. It is recommended that the wells be designed to represent only what is required by the building code and must be approved by the RHCA. COMPUTATION OF LOT COVERAGE LOT COVERAGE (TITLE 17) Main buildings, accessory buildings, structures including, but not limited to gazebos, porches, entryways, porte cochere, trellises and similar structures, tennis courts, swimming pools, spa, pool equipment, outdoor bar, barbecue, sheds, shelters, service yards (enclosed or unenclosed), stables, or an area of not less than 450 square feet for the construction of a stable shall not cover more than twenty percent (20%) of the net lot area, provided further that in addition to the above described improvements, the areas included within driveways, paved access to stables, parking spaces, walks, patios, decks and asphalt or concrete paving of any kind excepting roads maintained by the Rolling Hills Community Association, shall not cover more than thirty-five percent (35%) of the net lot area (see Section 17.16.200 "J" for exceptions). For the purposes of this Section "net area" shall exclude: a) the entire area within a recorded roadway easement plus the area within ten (10) feet measured perpendicular to the edge of the roadway easement; (b) the ten (10) foot perimeter of the lot perpendicular to the property lines; (c) any private drive or driveway that provides access to any other lot or parcel; and (d) the access strip portion of a flag lot. COMPUTATION OF BUILDABLE AREA AND COVERAGE THEREON A policy of the City is to address coverage of an identified "EXISTING AND/OR PROPOSED BUILDABLE AREA". Coverage thereon is based upon the calculation of the footprint square footage of the residence, garage, stable (barn), other accessory structures proposed and/or developed on said "buildable area," and all projecting structures such as entryways, porte cochere, covered porches and breezeways. (Covered porches that are 10% or less in size of the footprint of the residence or accessory structure and attached trellises are not counted). For the purpose of this calculation, "buildable area" shall be defined as stated in Section 17.12.020 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code which declares "buildable area" as the portion of a lot that constitutes the existing or proposed building pad and any other contiguous portion of the lot NOT IN THE SETBACKS THAT HAS AN AVERAGE SLOPE OF TEN PERCENT (10%) OR LESS. If there is no existing building pad, it shall mean that portion of a lot not in the setbacks that will be created through grading and that will have an average slope of ten percent (10%) or less. A lot may have more than one "buildable area." SUMMARY OF ACCESSORY STRUCTURES COUNTED/NOT COUNTED TOWARDS LOT COVERAGE: BUILDING PAD COVERAGE: (guideline — 30% maximum pad coverage). All structures, including porte cochere, breezeway and entryway, shall be counted towards building pad coverage, except for the following: ATTACHED STRUCTURES: • Attached covered porch having an area of 10% or less of the size of the structure that it is attached to, • Attached trellises (open roof) DETACHED STRUCTURES: (not to exceed a total of 5 such structure on a lot, not to exceed 12 feet in height, not to exceed 120 sq.ft. each, (see exceptions below), and not to exceed a combined total of 800 sq.ft.) • Storage sheds; max. 2 on a lot, • Trellis and freestanding covered patio w/solid roof, (may exceed 120 sq.ft.), • Outdoor bar, barbecue, fire place, gazebo, • Roofed playground fort, (may be max. 15 ft.), • fountain, pond and similar structures. These structures may not be located in the front yard area or any setback, except for a fountain, decorative pond or low water feature. STRUCTURAL AND TOTAL LOT COVERAGE AND DISTURBANCE: (Zoning Code requirement: max. - 20% structural coverage; max. - 35% total lot coverage; max. — 40 % lot disturbance). All attached structures, including porches, trellises, porte cochere, breezeway, and entryway are counted towards the above coverages. All detached structures shall be counted towards coverage, except for the following: DETACHED STRUCTURES: (not to exceed a total of 5 such structure on a lot, not to exceed 12 feet in height, not to exceed 120 sq.ft. each,•(see exceptions below), and not to exceed a combined total of 800 sq.ft.) • Storage sheds; max. 2 on a lot, • Trellis and freestanding covered patio w/solid roof, (may exceed 120 sq.ft.), • Outdoor bar, barbecue, fire place, gazebo, • Roofed playground fort, (may be max. 15 ft.), • fountain, pond and similar structures. These structures may not be located in the front yard area or any setback, except for a fountain, decorative pond or low water feature. Property Line Easement Line Setback Line lO ft excluded Residence N\ ROA WAY EASEMENT NET LOT AREA EXCLUDE ROADWAY EASEMENTS PLUS 10 FEET AT PERIMETER OF THE ENTIRE PARCEL REQUEST FOR HEARING FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW NOTE: According to Section 17.24.020 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, illegal uses or structures are required to be made conforming or shall be removed. Therefore, you may be required to modem or remove any unauthorized or unlawful use or structure on your property prior to or in conjunction with this application. In addition, pursuant to Resolution No. 900 of the City Council, any use or structure which would require a discretionary permit but which is conducted without the acquisition of said permit, shall be subject to retroactive discretionary permit process, and is subject to higher application fee. Any fences, landscaping, drainage devices and other structures located in the easements must be approved by the Rolling Hills Community Association. In accepting this application, it is not guaranteeing that the application will be approved. Any fees collected are not refundable. A portion of the fee may be refundable if the application is withdrawn in a timely manner. PROPERTY OWNER: OWNER'S ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NO: PROPERTY'S ADDRESS: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT NO. ASSESSORS BOOK NO. PAGE PARCEL AGENT'S NAME: AGENT'S ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NO: NATURE OF PROPOSED PROJECT Describe in detail the nature of the proposed project, including what aspects of the project require a Site Plan Review: Describe here and delineate on plans any new basement area square footage, depth and dirt quantities generated from the basement and the light wells. SITE PLAN REVIEW CRITERIA Site plan review criteria upon which the Planning Commission must make an affirmative finding. Describe in detail the project's conformance with the criteria below: A. Is the project compatible with the General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and surrounding uses? Explain how it compares to the sizes, setbacks and other characteristics of neighboring houses. B. How does the project preserve and integrate into the site design, to the maximum extent feasible, existing natural topographic features of the lot including surrounding native vegetation,- math re°trees, drainage courses, and land forms (such as hillsides and knolls)? Explain how the project preserves and'integrates existing natural features. a . :;.' C_ C. How does the site development plan follow natural contours of the site to minimize grading? Extensive grading and recontouring of existing terrain to maximize buildable area is discouraged. Graded slopes shall be rounded and contoured so as to blend with existing terrain. Grading shall not modify existing drainage or redirect drainage flow unless into an existing drainage course. Explain the nature and extent of the impact of grading and proposed minimization on lots. If grading to result in 2:1 slopes, explain if allowing additional grading and disturbed area would create gentler slopes. D. To what extent does the site development plan preserve surrounding native vegetation and supplement it with landscaping that is compatible with and enhances the rural character of the community? Landscaping should provide a buffer and transition zone between private and public areas. Explain how the project preserves native vegetation, integrates landscaping and creates buffers. E. How does the site development plan preserve the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage? Lot coverage requirements shall be regarded as maximums and the actual amount of lot coverage permitted should depend upon the existing buildable area of the lot. F. Is the site development plan harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences? Setbacks shall be regarded as minimums and more restrictive setbacks shall be imposed where necessary to assure proportionality and openness. Explain how the proposed project setbacks compare with the existing setbacks of neighboring properties. G. Is the site development plan sensitive and not detrimental to convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles? Explain how the number and types of vehicles relate to the driveway location, design, landscaping and other on -site parking or storage areas. H. Does the site development plan conform with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act? Explain how the project impacts the environment, e.g. significant impact, proposed mitigation measures. I hereby certify that the statements furnished above, and in attached exhibits, presents the data and information required for the site plan review criteria evaluation to the best of my ability; and, that the facts, statements and other information presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Date: Signature For: Applicant FILING FEE A filing fee must accompany the application. Make check payable to: CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DATE ZONING CASE NO. ADDRESS ALL STRUCTURES MUST BE SHOWN ON THE PLAN CALCULATION OF LOT COVERAGE AREA AND STRUCTURES EXISTING PROPOSED TOTAL NET LOT AREA sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. RESIDENCE sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. GARAGE sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. SWIMMING POOL/SPA sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. POOL EQUIPMENT sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. GUEST HOUSE sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. CABANA sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. STABLE (dirt volume to be included in grading quantities) sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. RECREATION COURT sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. ATTACHED COVERED PORCHES sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. ENTRYWAY/ PORTE COCHERE, BREEZEWAYS sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. ATTACHED TRELLISES sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. *DETACHED STRUCTURES: (circle all that applies) SHEDS, TRELLISES, GAZEBO, sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. BARBECUE, OUTDOOR KITCHEN, sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. ROOFED PLAY EQUP.- over 15 ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. high and over 120 sq. ft. in area, WATER FEATURES, ETC. sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. SERVICE YARD sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. OTHER sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. BASEMENT AREA sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. (volume to be included in grading quantities) DEPTH OF BASEMENT TOTAL STRUCTURES sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. % STRUCTURAL COVERAGE TOTAL STRUCTURES EXCLUDING UP TO 5 & UP TO 800 sq. ft. detached structures that are not higher than 12 ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. % STRUCTURAL COVERAGE % % % ALL FLATWORK MUST BE SHOWN ON THE PLAN PRIMARY DRIVEWAY(S) sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. PAVED WALKS, PATIO AREAS, COURTYARDS sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. POOL DECKING sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. OTHER PAVED DRIVEWAYS, ROAD EASEMENTS, PARKING PADS sq.ft. sq.ft. sq. ft. TOTAL FLATWORK % TOTAL FLATWORK COVERAGE sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. TOTAL STRUCTURAL & FLATWORK COVERAGE % TOTAL COVERAGE sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. TOTAL STRUCTURAL & FLATWORK COVERAGE Excl. the allowance of up to 5 — 800 sq. ft. structures from previous page. sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. % TOTAL COVERAGE % % % TOTAL DISTURBED AREA % DISTURBED AREA GRADING QUANTITY (include future stable, corral and access way; basement and all other areas to be graded) sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. % % % cubic yards All structures (attached and detached) must be listed. * Free standing accessory structures such as sheds, trellises, covered patios, gazebo, fountains, barbecue, outdoor fire place, etc., are not counted towards coverages and disturbed area, unless larger than 120 s.f., their combined area exceeds 800 sq. ft., or if there are more than 5 such structures on the property. DATE Z.C. NO. ADDRESS CALCULATION OF BUILDING PAD COVERAGE PAD NO. 1 BTJTLDABLF. PAD AREA EXISTING PROPOSED TOTAL AND STRTJCTTJRES BUILDING PAD sq ft sq ft sq ft. RESIDENCE sq.ft. sq.ft. sq ft. GARAGE sq ft sq ft sq ft POOL/SPA sq ft sq ft sq.ft. POOL EQUIPMENT sq.ft. sq ft sq ft CABANA/REC.RM sq.ft. sq ft sq ft GUEST HOUSE sq.ft. sq ft sq.ft. STABLE sq ft sq ft sq ft SPORTS COURT sq ft sq ft sq ft SERVICE YARD sq ft sq ft sq ft ATTACHED COVERED PORCHES Primary residence sq ft sq ft sq ft Accessory structures sq.ft. sq ft sq ft AREA OF ATTACHED COVERED sq ft sq ft sq.ft. PORCHES THAT EXCEED to% OF THE SIZE OF RESIDENCE/ACCS. STRUCTURE ENTRYWAY/PORTE COCHERE/ BREEZEWAY sq ft sq.ft. sq.ft. ATTACHED TRELLISES sq ft sq ft sq ft. ALL DETACHED STRUCTURES sq ft sq ft sq.ft. (from 1" page) ALL DETACHED STRUCTURES sq ft sq ft sq ft (from 1' page not including allowed deductions) OTHER sq ft sq ft sq.ft. TOTAL STRUCTURES ON PAD NO. 1 sq ft sq.ft. sq ft % BUILDING PAD COVERAGE TOTAL STRUCTURES ON PAD NO. 1 sq ft sq.ft. sq ft Nor inn attached trellises, Not inn allowed deductions, and inn the area of covered porches that exceed 10% of the size of the residence/accs. structures. % BUILDING PAD COVERAGE % % % DATE Z.C. NO. ADDRESS CALCULATION OF BUILDING PAD COVERAGE PAD NO.2 BUILDABLE PAD AREA EXISTING PROPOSED TOTAL AND STRUCTURES BUILDING PAD sq.ft. sq ft. sq.ft. RESIDENCE sq ft sq.ft. sq ft GARAGE sq ft sq ft sq ft POOL/SPA sq.ft. sq.ft. sq ft POOL EQUIPMENT sq ft sq ft sq ft CABANA/REC.RM sq.ft. sq ft sq ft GUEST HOUSE sq.ft. sq.ft. sq ft STABLE sq ft sq ft sq ft SPORTS COURT sq.ft. sq ft sq ft SERVICE YARD sq ft sq ft sq ft ATTACHED COVERED PORCHES Primary residence sq.ft. sq ft sq.ft. Accessory structures - sq ft sq ft sq.ft. AREA OF ATTACHED COVERED sq.ft. sq ft sq ft PORCHES THAT EXCEED 10% OF THE SIZE OF RESIDENCE/ACCS. STRUCTURE ENTRYWAY/PORTE COCHERE/ BREEZEWAY ATTACHED TRELLISES sq ft sq ft sq ft sq ft sq ft sq ft. ALL DETACHED STRUCTURES (from 1S` page) sq ft sq ft sq ft ALL DETACHED STRUCTURES (from ls` page not including allowed sq ft sq ft sq ft deductions) OTHER sq ft sq ft sq ft TOTAL STRUCTURES ON PAD NO.2 sq ft sq ft sq ft % BUILDING PAD COVERAGE TOTAL STRUCTURES ON PAD NO 2 sq.ft. sq ft sq ft Nor inel attached trellises, Not inn' allowed deductions, and incl the area of covered porches that exceed 10% of the size of the residence/accs. structures % BUILDING PAD COVERAGE DATE Z.C. NO. ADDRESS GRADING AND EXCAVATION INFORMATION Grading Quantities: Cubic Yds. Max. Depth Max. Depth Location CUT/EXCAVATION For house/addition For other structures (i.e. walls) List For driveway(s) For yard areas For basement excavation For pool/spa excavation Overexcavation • TOTAL CUT FILL For house/addition For other structures (i.e.walls) List For driveway(s) For yard areas For basements For basement wells For pool/spa Recompaction TOTAL FILL TOTAL GRADING (Sum of total cut and total fill) AMOUNT TO BE EXPORTED PAD/FLOOR ELEVATIONS Existing pad elevations Residential pad Other pad Finished floor Finished grade Proposed pad elevations Finished floor Finished grade Basement elevation Finished floor OWNER'S DECLARATION I (We) declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed at , California, this day of , 20 By: By: Address City NOTE: The Owner's Declaration can only be used if this application is signed in California. If this application is signed outside of California, the applicant should acknowledge before a Notary Public of the State where the signature is fixed, or before another officer of that State authorized by its laws to take acknowledgements, that he (it) owns the property described herein, and that the information accompanying this application is true to the best of his (its) knowledge and belief Attach appropriate acknowledgment here. APPLICANT: DATE FILED REPRESENTATIVE: FEE: COMPANY NAME: RECEIPT' NO: COMPANY ADDRESS: BY: ZONING CASE NO TENTATIVE HEARING DATE: COMPANY PHONE NO. ( ) PROJECT ADDRESS: OWNER'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Property development in Rolling Hills is governed by ordinances of the CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ("City") and by private deed restrictions enforced by the ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION ("RHCA"). The land development permit process of the City and the RHCA are completely independent and separate. Both must be satisfied and approval given by both the City and the RHCA to develop property in Rolling Hills. An approval by either the City or the RHCA does not mean, imply or ensure approval by the other. The sequence of property development is to obtain City approvals first. Following approval of the plans and specification by the City and RHCA the plans must be submitted to the Building and Safety Department, either at Los Angeles County or Willdan Associates, for plan check review and issuance of construction permits. Each agency charges separate fees. I, (We), the undersigned, acknowledge that the above statement has been fully read and its meaning is completely understood. Executed at , California this day of , 20 By: By: Address • City CITY OF ROLLING HILLS CERTIFIED PROPERTY OWNER'S LIST AFFIDAVIT STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§ CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) I, declare under penalty of perjury that the attached list contains the names and addresses of all persons to whom all property is assessed as they appear on the latest available assessment roll of the County within the area described and for a distance of one thousand (1,000) feet from the exterior boundaries of property legally described as: Executed at , California, this day of , 20 Signature Ciiy oi!??&9 Jk/t oL� INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM (To Be Completed By Applicant) Date Filed Zoning Case No. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Applicant(s) Address 2. Legal Owner(s) Tel. ( Address 3. Project Address Assessor's Book No. Lot No. 4. Other related permits and other public approvals required for this project, including those required by city, regional, state and federal agencies: Tel. ( ) 5. Existing zoning district 6. Proposed project/use of site PROJECT DESCRIPTION 7. Site size 8. Net lot area . "Net Lot Area" means the total area included within the lot lines of the lot or parcel of property, exclusive of: (a) the entire area within a recorded roadway easement plus the area within ten (10) feet measured perpendicular to the edge of the roadway easement; (b) the ten (10) foot perimeter of the lot perpendicular to the property lines; (c) any private drive or driveway that provides access to any other lot or parcel; and (d) the access strip portion of a flag lot." 9. Total square footage of structures 10. Number of floors of construction 11. Basement square footage I-1 February 2002 Environmental Information Form ®Printed on Recycled I' iper 12. Total combined flatwork and structural lot coverage 13. Will any exterior walls be removed or relocated? Which walls? 14. WiII any interior walls be removed or relocated? Which walls? 15. Will the entire building structure require a new roof? 16. Will the existing roof remain intact, with less than 200 square feet added? 17. Driveway Access and Parking: a. Is a new driveway accessway proposed? (Requires Traffic Commission Review). b. Number of driveway(s) Existing? Proposed? (Second driveway requires approved Conditional Use Permit from Planning Commission). c. Width of driveway(s) Existing? Proposed? (Maximum of 20 foot width unless approved by the Planning Commission). d. Does first 20 feet of driveway have a maximum grade of 7%? (Maximum of 7% for first 20 feet of driveway required). Existing? e. Grade of driveway(s)? Existing? (Maximum of 12% unless approved by the Planning Commission). Proposed? Proposed? f. Has site plan been reviewed by Los Angles County Fire Protection Engineer to meet current driveway access requirements? Explain g. Does driveway cover more than a maximum 20% of the area of the yard in which it is located? Explain h. Does uncovered parking area cover more than a maximum 10% of the area of the yard in which it is located? Explain Does vehicular accessway to stable and corral have a maximum slope of 25% or less? - - Stable and corral average vehicular access slope j. Does property have an above ground garage with a. minimum capacity of 2 cars? With guest house a minimum of 3 cars? 18. Grading quantities shall be balanced. Amount cut . ;Amount fill (Include any basement cut in grading quantities). 19. Area of disturbance. 40% of net lot area maximum; any remedial grading (temporary disturbance), any graded slopes and building pad areas, and any nongraded area where impervious surfaces will remain or are proposed to be added. Square feet . Percentage of Net Lot Area 20. If residential, include the unit size. Square feet February 2002 Environmental Information Form 1-2 • 21. If commercial, indicate the type of project, whether neighborhood, city or regionally oriented, square footage of sales area, estimated employment per shift and loading facilities. 22. If industrial, indicate the type of project, estimated employment per shift, and loading facilities. 23. If institutional, indicate the major function, estimated employment per shift, estimated occupancy, loading facilities, and community benefits to be derived from the project. 24. Attach plans. 25. Proposed scheduling. 26. If the project involves a site plan review, variance, conditional use or rezoning application, state this and indicate clearly why the application is required. ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING 27. Describe the project site as it exists before the project, including information on topography, soil stability, plants and animals, and any cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Describe any existing structures on the site, and the use of the structures. Attach photographs of the site. Snapshots or polaroid photos will be accepted. February 2002 Environmental Information Form 1-3 28. Describe the surrounding properties, including information on plants and animals and any cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Indicate the type of land use (residential, commercial, etc.), intensity of land use (one -family, guest house, office use, etc.) and scale of development (height, frontage, set -back, rear yard, etc.). Attach photographs of the vicinity. Snapshots or polaroid photos will be accepted. 29. Is the proposed project consistent with: City of Rolling Hills General Plan Applicable Specific Plan City of Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance South Coast Air Quality Management Plan Congestion Management Plan Regional Comprehensive Plan 30. Have any of the following studies been submitted? _ Geology Report Hydrology Report _ Soils Report _ Traffic Study _ Noise Study _ Biological Study Native Vegetation Preservation Plan Solid Waste Generation Report _ Public Services/ Infrastructure Report 1-4 Yes No N/A Historical Report _ Archaeological Report _ Paleontological Study _ Line of Sight Exhibits _ Visual Analysis Slope Map Fiscal Impact Analysis _ Air Quality Report _ Hazardous Materials/ Waste February 2002 Environmental Information Form EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: 1. A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question. A "No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved (e.g. the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact" answer should be explained where it is based on project -specific factors as well as general standards (e.g. the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project -specific screening analysis). 2. All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off -site as well as on -site, cumulative as well as project -level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational impacts. 3. Once the Lead Agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur, then the checklist answers must indicate whether the impact is potentially significant, less than significant with mitigation, or less than significant. "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect may be significant. If there are one or more "Potentially Significant Impact" entries when the determination is made, an EIR is required. 4. "Negative Declaration: Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to a "Less Than Significant Impact." The Lead Agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from Section XVII, "Earlier Analyses," above -may be cross-referenced). 5. Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. See State CEQA Guidelines Section 15063(c)(3)(D). In this case, a brief discussion should identify the following: a. Earlier Analysis Used. Identify and state where they are available for review. b. Impacts Adequately Addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. c. Mitigation Measures. For effects that are "Less Than Significant With Mitigation Measures Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site -specific conditions for the project. 6. Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to information sources for potential impacts (e.g., general plans, zoning ordinances). Reference to a previously prepared or outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated. 7. Supporting Information Sources: A source list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion. 8. This is only a suggested form, and lead agencies are free to use different formats; however, lead agencies should normally address the questions from this checklist that are relevant to a project's environmental effects in whatever format is selected. 9. The explanation of each issue should identify: a. the significance criteria or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question; and b. the mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than significance. February 2002 Environmental Information Form 1-5 Potentially Significant Impact Issues: Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporation, Less Than Significant No Impact Impact , I. AESTHETICS — Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? 0 0 0 0 b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including but 0 0 0 0 not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or 0 0 0 0 quality of the site and its surroundings? d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which 0 0 0 0 would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? II. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES: In determining whether impacts to agricultural 0 0 0 0 resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California Dept. of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. Would the project: a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or 0 0 0 0 Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use? b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a 0 0 0 0 Williamson Act contract? c) Involve other changes in the existing environment 0 ❑ 0 0 which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use? III. AIR QUALITY — Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations. Would the project: a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the 0 0 0 0 applicable air quality plan? February 2002 Environmental Information Form 1-6 Potentially Significant ' Impact Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant No Impact Impact b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of 0 0 0 0 any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non -attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors? d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant ❑ 0 0 0 concentrations? e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES — Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or 0 0 ❑ 0 through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? b) Have substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat 0 0 0 0 or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally 0 0 0 0 protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native 0 0 0 0 resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? e) Conflict with any policies or ordinances protecting 0 0 0 0 biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat 0 0 0 0 Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? February 2002 Environmental Information Form 1-7 • Potentially Significant Impact LESS Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant No Impact Impact V. CULTURAL RESOURCES — Would the project: a) Cause a substantial adversechange in the significance 0 0 0 0 of a historical resource as defined in §15064.5 of the State CEQA Guidelines? b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the 0 0 0 0 significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to §15064.5 of the State CEQA Guidelines? c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological 0 0 0 0 resource or site or unique geologic feature? d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred ❑ 0 0 0 outside of formal cemeteries? VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS— Would the project: a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated 0 0 0 0 on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? ❑ 0 0 0 iii) Seismic -related ground failure, including 0 0 0 0 liquefaction? iv) Landslides? 0 0 0 0 b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? ❑ ❑ 0 0 c). Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, 0 0 0 0 or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or off -site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined p in Table 18- 0 0 0 0 1B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life and property? e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the ❑ 0 0 0 use of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste water? February 2002 Environmental Information Form 1-8 Less Than Potentially Significant Significant With Mitigation Impact • . Incorporation Less Than Significant No Impact Impact VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS — Would the project: a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the ❑ 0 0 0 environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the 0 0 0 0 environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or 0 ❑ 0 0 acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one -quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of 0 0 0 0 hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area/ f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, 0 ❑ ❑ would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an 0 ❑ 0 adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of ❑ 0 0 ❑ Toss, injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? February 2002 Environmental Information Form 1-9 Less Than Potentially Significant Significant With Less Than Significant No Impact Mitigation Impact Impact Incorporation P Pa VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY — Would the project: a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge 0 ❑ 0 0 requirements? b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or ❑ 0 0 0 interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater able level (e.g., the production rate of preexisting nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted? c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the ❑ 0 0 0 site or areas including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off -site? d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the 0 0 0 0 site or areas including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off -site? e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed 0 0 0 0 the capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? 0 ❑ 0 ❑ g) Place housing within a 100 -year flood hazard area as 0 0 0 0 mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate map or other flood hazard delineation map? h) Place within a 100 -year flood hazard area structures which would impede or redirect flood flows? i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? 0 0 0 0 February 2002 Environmental Information Form 1-10 Potentially ' Significant Impact IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING — Would the project: a) Physically divide an established community? Less Than • Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant No Impact Impact b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or 0 0 0 0 natural community conservation plan? X. MINERAL RESOURCES — Would the project: a) Result in the loss . of availability of a known mineral 0 0 0 0 resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state? b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally -important 0 0 0 0 mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan? XI. NOISE — Would the project result in: a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in 0 0 0 0 excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive 0 0 0 0 groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels? c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise 0 0 0 0 levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient 0 0 0 0 noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, 0 0 0 0 where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels. f) For a project within the vicinity of a.private airstrip, would 0 0 0 0 the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? February 2002 Environmental Information Form Potentially Significant Impact XII. POPULATION AND HOUSING— Would the project: a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either 0 0 0 ❑ directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, 0 0 0 0 necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating 0 0 0 0 the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? Less Than • Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant No Impact Impact XIII. PUBLIC SERVICES a) Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services: Fire protection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Police protection? 0 ❑ 0 ❑ Schools? 0 0 ❑ 0 Parks? 0 0 0 ❑ Other public facilities? 0 ❑ ❑ 0 XIV. RECREATION a) Would the project increase the use of existing 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? b) Does the project include recreational facilities or 0 0 ❑ 0 require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? February 2002 Environmental Information Form 1-12 Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant No Impact Impact XV. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC—Would the project: a) Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in 0 0 0 0 relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system (i.e., result in a substantial increase in either the number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections? b) Exceed either individually or cumulatively, a level of 0 0 0 0 service standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either 0 0 0 0 an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks? d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature 0 0 ❑ 0 (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? e) Result in inadequate emergency access? ❑ ❑ 0 0 0 f) Result in inadequate parking capacity? 0 0 0 XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS — Would the project: a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the 0 0 0 0 applicable Regional Water Control Board? b) . Require or result in the construction of new water or ❑ ❑ 0 0 wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? c) Require or result in the construction of new storm 0 0 ❑ 0 water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the ❑ 0 0 ❑ project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? February 2002 Environmental Information Form 1-13 e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste? XVII. STORM WATER QUALITY IMPACTS— Would the project: a) During construction result in potential impact on storm water runoff? b) Post -construction result in potential impact on storm water runoff? c) Result in potential for discharge of storm water from areas from material storage, vehicle or equipment fueling, vehicle or equipment maintenance (including washing), waste handling, hazardous materials handling or storage, delivery areas or loading docks, or other outdo( work areas? d) Result in potential for discharge of storm water to impair the beneficial uses of the receiving waters or areas that provide water quality benefit? e) Result in potential for discharge of storm water to cause significant harm on the biological integrity of the waterways and water? f) Result in potential for significant changes in the flow velocity or volume of storm water runoff that can cause environmental harm? g) Result in potential for significant increases in erosion of the project site or surrounding areas? Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant Impact No Impact 0 0 0 o 0 ❑ 0 o ❑ ❑ ❑ o ❑ 0 0 o 0 ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ o 0 0 0 o 0 ❑ 0 o 0 0 ❑ o ❑ ❑ 0 February 2002 Environmental Information Form 1-14 Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant No Impact Impact XVIII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the 0 0 0 0 quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? b) Does the project have impacts that are individually 0 0 0 0 limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable • when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects and the effects of probable future projects.) c) Does the project have environmental effects which 0 0 0 0 will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? February 2002 Environmental Information Form 1-15 NOTE: Before the Lead Agency can accept this application as complete, the applicant must consult the lists prepared pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code and submit a signed statement indicating whether the project and any alternatives are located on a site which is included on any such list, and shall specify any list. HAZARDOUS WASTE AND SUBSTANCES STATEMENT The development project and any alternatives proposed in this application are contained on the lists compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code. Accordingly, the project applicant is required to submit a signed statement which contains the following information: 1. Name of applicant: 2. Address: 3. Phone Number: 4. Address of Site (street name and number if available, and ZIP code): 5. Local Agency (city/county): 6. Assessor's book, page, and parcel number: 7 Specify any list pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code: STATE OF CALIFORNIA HAZARDOUS WASTE AND SUBSTANCES SITES LIST (available at City Hall). 8. Regulatory identification number: 9. Date of List: JULY 1992 Date Signature For Applicant February 2002 Environmental Information Form 1-16 NOTE: In the event that the project site and any alternatives are not listed on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code, then the applicant must certify that fact as provided below. I have consulted the lists compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code and hereby certify that the development project and any alternatives proposed in this application are not contained on these lists. Date Signature For Applicant CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the data and information required for this initial evaluation to the best of my ability, and that the facts, statements, and information presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Date Signature For Applicant February 2002 Environmental Information Form 1-17