HomeMy WebLinkAbout(1989, 11/27) - L-6 - Amendedr
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IN PUBLIC RIC
It is the general policy of the City that the
be reserved for public use or open space; and
public, present and future, are not to be dim
private improvements within the public rights
Categories of private encroachments and imp
together with the permit requirement for e
A. Private encroachments prohibited:
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ements are listed below,
category.
1. Structural encroachments not otherwise listed; including, but not
limited to, fences, walls, atios, raised planters, etc., which
encroach in excess of 1 fo t into the public right -of -way, or
exceed 3 feet in height, easured from the top of curb
elevation /or from sidewa elevation where sidewalk exists.
2. Driveway approaches
3. Ocean front street
conforming to Coun
4. Ocean front alley
Policy L -10.
conforming to Council Policy L -2.
or Bay front street end improvements not
Policy L -10.
improvements not conforming to Council
5. Modifications tv original design concepts approved by the City.
6. Private signs kxcept as provided for in the Building Code.
7. Lighting.
8. Parkway su acing of loose rock, gravel, or any surfacing other
than Stan rd concrete or brick installed at grade.
9. Private ellings and appendages including raised patios and
decks, cept as provided for in the Building Code.
B. Private enc oachments requiring a permit from the Parks, Beaches and
Recreation epartment:
1. Tree /planting and removal.
2. Shr b planting and removal.
3. Oc an front street end, and Bay front street end improvements
d fined in Council Policy L -10.
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4. Ocean front alley improvements defined in Council Policy L -10.
5. Median landscaping.
If, in the o pion of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department, the
approved plan ing is not being maintained for view and safety clearance,
Chapter 10.50, "Public Nuisance Abatement," of the Municipal Code shall be
used to remove offending plant material.
C. Private en
Department
requiring a permit from the Public Works
1. Stands concrete drive approaches.
2. Standar concrete sidewalks.
3. Carriage alks.
4. Standard c ncrete or brick parkway surfacing at grade (subject to
Parks, Bea es and Recreation Department review for tree well
location).
5. CATV and pub \
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ty facilities.
6. Structural enents not otherwise listed; including, but not
limited to, falls, patios, raised planters, etc., which
encroach 1 foess into the public right -of -way. If,
however, in tion of the Public Works Department, the
nature or loc f this type of encroachment is such that
Council revirranted, the Department may forward the item
to the Counction.
7. Mailboxes, wi ed by the U.S. Postal Service.
D. Private encroachments requir an Encroachment Permit from the Public
Works Department and subject the execution of an agreement for
non- standard improvements:
1. Structural encroachments no otherwise listed which do not exceed
3 feet in height, including, ut not limited to fences, walls,
and raised planters in public ights -of -way in areas that are
acmorethan8feetbehindthef of curbs on the following
streets:
a. Santa Ana Avenue from Cliff Dr e to Fifteenth Street.
b. Broad Street from Santa Ana Avenue to Redlands Avenue.
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2. Fences of open type constructi n which do not exceed 3 feet in
height and which are located t least 2' -6" behind the back of
the public sidewalk on the llowing public ways:
a. South Bay Front
b. North Bay Front
If, in the opinion of the Publi Works Department, the nature or location
of this type of encroachment such that Council review is warranted, the
Department may forward the a lication to the City Council for original
action.
The City Manager is autho ized to execute, on behalf of the City,
agreements for non -stand rd improvements which are entered into pursuant to
this section/
public
E. Private ts not requiring a permit:
1. Pand ground cover.
2. Pakling systems.
3. Usstreets and projections over public property which
ary the Uniform Building Code under a valid building
pe by the City.
F. Appli tion for any permit as required by this policy shall be filed
with he Public Works Department on a form to be provided by the City
and hall show the proposed planting or work and the nature thereof.
If he application is for a permit required under Section A, it shall
be forwarded to the City Clerk for submission to the City Council. If
t e application is for a permit under Section B, it shall be processed
the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department. Drawings for
ncroachment permits requiring City Council review shall be prepared
to scale. Plan and elevation drawings shall accurately depict
location, height, and extent of the proposed encroachments. No
building permit shall be issued on a parcel whose access requires City
Council review for an encroachment permit on public property, until
said encroachment permit has been issued.
Appeals from the strict application of this policy will not be granted
unless individual circumstances indicate that approval will be
consistent with the public interest.
Adopted - August 25, 1969 Amended January 26, 1987
Amended - February 14, 1972 Amended July 13, 1987
Amended - is August 11, 1975 Amended February 13, 1989
Amended February 9, 1981 Amended August 14, 1989
Amended - November 23, 1981 Amended November 27, 1989
Amended - October 27, 1986