El Segundo City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 25
SITE PLAN REVIEW
15-25-1: PURPOSE:
A site plan review is a discretionary land use permit that is required for any proposed project that meets the criteria set forth in section 15-25-2 of this chapter. The purpose of the site plan review process is to:
A. Ensure that the project is compatible with the area in which it is located;
B. Allow all City departments the opportunity to review development proposals and place reasonable conditions to ensure that the public health, safety and welfare are maintained. (Ord. 1629, 11-16-2021)
15-25-2: APPLICABILITY:
A site plan review pursuant to this chapter is required for development that meets any of the following criteria:
A. Single-family residential development of more than 10 residential units;
B. Multi-family residential development of more than 10 units;
C. New commercial, institutional or industrial development that includes structures which have a combined gross floor area of more than 50,000 square feet (not including parking structures);
D. Additions to existing structures if the combined total additions exceed 50,000 square feet of gross floor area, but not including parking structures;
E. For projects with a mix of residential and commercial, institutional or industrial uses, if any criteria above applies, the entire project is subject to site plan review. (Ord. 1629, 11-16-2021)
15-25-3: AUTHORITY TO GRANT:
The Planning Commission is shall review and consider site plan review applications, subject to the process set forth in Chapter 28 of this Title. (Ord. 1629, 11-16-2021)
15-25-4: FINDINGS:
In order to approve or conditionally approve the site plan, the approval authority shall make the following findings:
A. The physical location, size, massing, setbacks, and placement of proposed structures on the site and the location of proposed uses within the project are consistent with applicable development standards and objective design standards in the subject specific plan, zone, and/or overlay district;
B. The project is consistent with the General Plan goals, objectives, and policies and provisions of any applicable development agreement;
C. The project has no specific adverse impact on public health or safety;
D. A consistent architectural style is used on all sides of the building or structure, including roofing, materials, windows, doors, openings, textures, and colors; and
E. The existing or proposed public infrastructure (e.g., utilities, sewers, parkways, sidewalks, storm drains, street lights, traffic control devices, and the width and pavement of adjoining streets and alleys) and health and safety services (e.g., police and fire) are sufficient to accommodate the new development.
If such findings cannot be made, the site plan shall be denied. (Ord. 1629, 11-16-2021; amd. Ord 1657, 5-7-2024)