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November 5, 2003
J.P. Centofante
225 Avenue I #300
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
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INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377.1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
E-mail: cityotrh@aol.com
SUBJECT: Landscaping/lighting at 4 Pine Tree Lane
Dear Mr. Centofante:
It has come to my attention that you appeared before the Architectural Committee of the
Rolling Hills Community Association for review of your landscaping and lighting plan.
Please be advised that the City of Rolling Hills several years ago adopted a lighting
ordinance, which you must follow as well. If there are discrepancies between the
Association and City's ordinance, the stricter requirements prevail. I am enclosing a copy
of the ordinance. In addition, should your proposed landscaping plan be different from
the one approved by the City, please submit a revised plan for our review.
Should you have any questions, please call me at (310) 377-1521.
Sine 'rely
olanta Schwartz2
Planning Director
Cc: Deborah Richie, Landscape Architecture
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ORDINANCE NO. 287
AN NANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLL HILLS
ESTAOBW-[INC OUTDOOR LIGHTING STAND S AND
AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE ROLLING HILLS
MUNICIPAL CODE
The City Council of the City of Rolling Hills does hereby ordain as follows:
Section 1. Findings.
The residents of the City of Rolling Hills treasure its rural environment. As is set forth
in the City's General Plan, the Council finds that the rural environment is characterized by
natural Tight, and is degraded by artificial illumination at night. Nighttime darkness
throughout the City contributes significantly to the uniquely tranquil rural environment,
creates a more natural setting for wildlife that inhabit the area, enhances the quality of life and
adds to property values.
For the foregoing reasons, the City provides no roadway illumination and encourages
residents to minimize the illumination of their properties to avoid light spillage onto
neighboring properties, easements and roadways.
The outdoor lighting standards adopted herein serve to advance the foregoing goals
and further public health, safety and welfare.
Pursuant to authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality
Act (California Public Resources Code Section 21000 ete seq.) ("CEQA") and the CEQA
Guidelines (California Code of Regulations Section 15000 el seq.), planning staff analyzed the
proposed ordinance and concluded that the ordinance will not have the potential to cause a
significant effect on the environment. Based on this finding, planning staff has determined
that the proposed ordinance is categorically exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant
to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. The City Council has reviewed the proposed
exemption and finds that it represents the independent judgment of the City and complies
with the requirements of CEQA. Based upon this finding, the City Council finds that the
proposed ordinance is categorically exempt from CEQA in accordance with the CEQA
Guidelines.
Section 2. Paragraph D. of Section 17.16.150 of Chapter 17.16 of Title 17 of the Rolling
Hills Municipal Code is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"D. Walkways, steps, mailboxes and irrigations systems are permitted in any yard
area."
Section 3. Section 17.16.190 of Chapter 17.16 of Title 17 of the Rolling Hills Municipal
Code is amended by adding thereto a new paragraph E. to read as follows:
"E. Outdoor lighting. Outdoor lighting is prohibited except as provided below:
1 Lighting is permitted along pedestrian pathways for the purpose of
providing safe passage. Bulbs used in such lighting shall be non -reflective
and shall not exceed the wattage of a forty (40) watt incandescent light bulb
to a maximum of 400 lumens, or their equivalent if non -incandescent lighting
is used. Lighting fixtures shall accommodate only one bulb, shall incorporate
shields to cast light downward, shall be spaced no closer than twenty (20) feet
apart, and shall be no higher than 18 inches from grade to the top of the
fixture. In no event shall light from such fixtures be cast upward or off the
property.
2. Security lighting is permitted, provided that in no event shall a security light
be set to shine for longer than five minutes following activation.
3. Temporary lighting is permitted for holidays and for special events.
4. Entry post lighting is permitted at the foot of a driveway provided that
lighting is cast downward and does not spilt onto the roadway. Bulbs used in
such lighting shall be non -reflective and shall not exceed the wattage of a
forty (4U) watt incandescent light bulb to a maximum of 400 lumens, or their
equivalent if non -incandescent lighting is used.
5. Lighting that illuminates porches and entry ways into buildings is permitted.
Bulbs used in such lighting shall be non•reflective and shall not exceed the
wattage of a forty (40) watt incandescent light bulb to a maximum of 400
lumens, or their equivalent if nnn-incandescent lighting is used.
Ordinance No. 287
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Secti All development occurring after the date option of this Ordinance shall
comp ith the standards set forth in Section 3 above. Any lighting existing on the
date of adoption of this Ordinance which is not in compliance with the standards set
forth in Section 3 above shall be deactivated, removed or otherwise brought into
compliance within one (1) year of adoption. To avoid hardship associated with major
modifications of existing lighting improvements, modifications which result in
substantial compliance with the above standards and which meet the intent of this
Ordinance, as determined by the City Manager, shall be deemed to constitute
compliance. The City Manager's determination in that regard shall be subject to appeal
to the Planning Commission.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of Marc
Attest:
Marilyn L. Kern
Deputy City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
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Mayor
I certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 287 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTABLISHING EXTERIOR
LIGHTING STANDARDS AND AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE ROLLING
HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on March 26, 2001 by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Hill, Lay, Mayor Pro Tem Murdock
and. Mayor Pernell.
None.
None.
ABSTAIN: None.
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices
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Marilyn L. Kern
Deputy City Clerk
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