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Hermosa Beach City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 17

36 OS-O Open Space Overlay Zone

17.36.010 Intent and purpose.

The OS-O zone is intended to limit the intensity of use of areas beyond limitations prescribed by the primary, or underlying zoning. (Ord. 96-1153 § 2 (part), 1996: prior code Appx. A, § 9.53-1)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

17.36.020 Permitted uses.

  • A.
    Only the following uses shall be permitted:
    1. 1.
      Landscaping (hardscape/softscape);
    2. 2.
      Open vehicle and motorcycle parking (In designated areas per Section 17.36.030;
    3. 3.
      Walls and fences;
    4. 4.
      Barbecue/fire pits;
    5. 5.
      Bird baths;
    6. 6.
      Lighting;
    7. 7.
      Ponds;
    8. 8.
      Table/chairs;
    9. 9.
      Decks;
    10. 10.
      Fountains.
  • B.
    Prohibited uses:
    1. 1.
      Spas;
    2. 2.
      Swimming pools;
    3. 3.
      Furniture designed for indoors use;
    4. 4.
      Storage of any type;
    5. 5.
      Sheds;
    6. 6.
      Parking/storage of
      1. a.
        Nonregistered or expired registered vehicles;
      2. b.
        Commercial trucks;
      3. c.
        motorhomes;
      4. d.
        railers;
      5. e.
        boats;
      6. f.
        campers, off of vehicles. (Ord. 96-1153 § 2 (part), 1996: prior code Appx. A, § 9.53-2)

    • Effective on: 1/1/1901

    17.36.030 Use and development standards.

  • A.
    Landscaping. Landscaping shall be limited in height to a maximum of thirty-six (36) inches.
  • B.
    Fences/Walls.
    1. 1.
      A permanent barrier, between the parking area, and the remaining area shall be installed and maintained in good condition.
      1. a.
        Existing barrier walls may be deemed in compliance with this chapter by the city council.
      2. b.
        Barrier walls shall be a maximum of thirty-six (36) inches in height, and a minimum of twenty-four (24) inches in height, and a maximum of forty (40) feet from the rear property line.
      3. c.
        Barrier walls shall be of a solid material, permanent in nature, and nonmovable; chain link, chains, fencing on hinges, and removable metal poles are prohibited.
    2. 2.
      Perimeter fences/walls may be installed, and shall comply with all provisions of Section 17.46.110 pertaining to fencing, except that no fence shall be over thirty-six (36) inches in height.
  • C.
    Structures.
    1. 1.
      Decks shall have a maximum height of twelve (12) inches and all other permitted structures shall have a maximum height of thirty-six (36) inches, except tables and chairs which may be of standard height.
    2. 2.
      Ponds shall not exceed one and one-half feet in depth, and/or a diameter of ten feet.
  • D.
    Primary Zone. The portion of a lot with OS-O zoning shall not be used for calculation of allowable lot coverage, density, setbacks, open space and/or guest parking for development of the total lot.
  • E.
    Parking Areas.
    1. 1.
      Parking areas shall be paved and maintained in good condition and governed by 17.44.090(F).
    2. 2.
      Vehicular access shall be prohibited from walk-streets, except in locations leading to legally permitted enclosed parking. (Ord. 96-1153 § 2 (part), 1996: prior code Appx. A, § 9.53-3)

    • Effective on: 1/1/1901

    17.36.040 Waiver.

    At the time any public right-of-way is considered for vacation and the OS-O overlay zone is proposed, the city council may waive by resolution any OS-O use and development standard(s), if a hardship finding can be made. (Ord. 96-1153 § 2 (part), 1996: prior code Appx. A, § 9.53-4)

    Effective on: 1/1/1901