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NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377.1521
FAX: (310) 377.7288
June 11, 2014
Susan Collida
Susan Sleep
5 Ringbit Road West
Roling Hills, CA 90274
SUBJECT: Outdoor Lighting Regulations
Dear Ms. Collida and Ms. Sleep:
It has come to our attention that a string of lights is wrapped around a tree in your yard
and ground level lights are placed along the top of a rear slope, both of which are in
violation of the City's lighting ordinance.
In adopting a revised lighting ordinance, the City Council reaffirmed its policy of
preserving the City's tranquil rural environment. Ordinance 309, effective in May, 2008,
updated exterior lighting standards applicable to illumination of walkways/driveways,
address signs, entry pilaster/courtyards, porches/exterior walls and all security lighting.
Please see enclosed a flyer summarizing Ordinance 309.
The City's goal is to preserve its rural environment, which is degraded by artificial
nighttime illumination. Therefore, please remove the lights around the yard tree and
along the edge of your slope and confirm that all remaining outdoor lights on your
property comply with the enclosed ordinance.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Should you have any questions or require
additional information, please do not hesitate to call me at (310) 377-1521.
Sincerel
Rosemalty Lackow
Planning Assistant
c: Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director
Enclosure: Lighting Ordinance Flyer
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OUTDOOR LIGHTING FIXTURES NIS LIGHT TO
APPROVAL BY THE RHCA
Dear Rolling Hills neighbor,
In order to preserve the pastoral environment of the City and its nighttime darkness,
please observe that only the following outdoor lighting can now be used and only
under the listed conditions:
T. Lighting along pedestrian pathways and driveways for the purpose of
providing safe passage:
• Each light fixture has shields to cast the light downwards.
• The light bulbs cannot exceed 25 watt total per light fixture.
• Each light fixture is at least 20 feet apart from the next one and the
top of the fixture is at most 18 inches from the ground.
2. Motion sensor security lighting in your structures' entryways:
• These lights can shine for a maximum of 5 minutes.
• These security lights must not exceed a total wattage of 150 watts
per light fixture.
3. One ground -mounted address sign light or one light mounted on top of the
address sign that casts light downwards:
• The light bulb in said fixture may not exceed 15 watts.
• The top of the light fixture, if ground mounted, may not be higher
than 18 inches from the grade.
4. Entry post/pilaster lighting at the foot of your driveway and/or at the
courtyard entrance to your residence:
• Light bulbs must be shielded and obscured by the lighting fixtures
to cast the light downward.
• Bulbs in such fixtures cannot exceed a total wattage of 40 watts per
light fixture.
5. Lighting on porches and exterior walls of structures on the property:
• Light bulbs must be shielded to cast light downwards.
• Light bulbs used in such fixtures cannot exceed a total wattage in
each light fixture of 40 watts.
6. Ambient lighting in a patio or terrace (i.e. for cooking, dining or entertaining):
• These lights are not required to shine downwards, provided that
they are operated manually and used only when necessary.
• Light bulbs used in such fixtures may not exceed a total wattage in
each light fixture of 40 watts.
7. Temporary lighting for holidays and for special events.
Updated 10-14-2009
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Mayor
THOMAS F. HEINSHEIMER
Maya Pro Tem
B. ALLEN LAY
Councimember
JODY MURDOCK
Counci►member
GODFREY PERNELL, D.D.S.
Councllmember
February 16,1999
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Mrs. Susan Taus
26606 Menominee Road
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Dear Mrs. Taus:
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521.
FAX (310) 377-7288
E-mail cityoirh@aol.com
Thank you for your correspondence regarding alleged authorized work at the Scheel
residence, 5 Ringbit Road West. Based upon your first complaint, we had the County of
Los Angeles conduct an inspection of the exterior of the property. The Los Angeles
County Department of Building and Safety could not discover any evidence of illegal
work occurring on the property.
However, we have forwarded this correspondence to our City Attorney's office and the
City Council as you have requested. Should you wish to discuss this further, please do
not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
Craig R. Nealis
City Manager
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City Attorney
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City of Rolling Hills
2 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, Cal. 90274
Mtn: City Council
Re: # 5 Ringbit West
Schnel Residence
Dear Sirs:
Please be advised that Jack and Ronnie Schnel have done extensive
remodelling and construction to their home WITHOUT PERMITS.
They have moved walls, done extensive plumbing, electrical, and
concrete work
They have completely remodelled their kitchen. •
Please check this home as there arc fire hazards; no s were taken.
Susan Taus
26606 Menominee
RPV, Cal
Please do not use my name.
Copy to:
City Attorney, Rolling Hills
County of Los Angeles,Dept. of Building & Safety
24320 Narbonne Ave. Lomita, Ca.
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City of Rolling Hills
2 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, Cal. 90274
Attn: City Council
Dear Sirs:
Please be advised that Jack and Ronnie Schnel have done extensive
remodelling and construction to their home WITHOUT PERMITS.
They have moved walls, done extensive plumbing, electrical, and
concrete work.
They have completely remodelled their kitchen.
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JAN 2 1 1999
Re: # 5 Ringbit Wetl'1-fir OF ROLLING HILLS
Schnel Residence
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Please check this home as there are fire hazards; no p
Susan Taus
26606 Menomin
RPV, Cal
Please do not use my name.
Copy to:
City Attorney, Rolling Hills
County of Los Angeles,Dept. of Building & Safety
24320 Narbonne Ave. Lomita, Ca.
ere taken.