Hermosa Beach City Zoning Code

The purpose of this section is to allow for an alternative configuration of parking to wholly or partially satisfy the Off-Street Parking Chapter of Title 17.

(Ord. # 26-1500 §5 (Exh. J), adopted 06/23/2026, effective 07/23/2026)

Effective on: 7/23/2026

Parking Plans may be requested by a property owner in accordance with the Off-Street Parking Chapter of Title 17.

(Ord. # 26-1500 §5 (Exh. J), adopted 06/23/2026, effective 07/23/2026)

Effective on: 7/23/2026

The Planning Commission shall act as the review authority for all Parking plans.

(Ord. # 26-1500 §5 (Exh. J), adopted 06/23/2026, effective 07/23/2026)

Effective on: 7/23/2026

1. A.
   Application. Applications for Parking Plans shall be filed with the Community Development Department on application forms prescribed by the Community Development Director.
2. B.
   Public Notice. An application for a Parking Plan shall require a public notice prior to the Planning Commission decision, pursuant to Section 17.03.050 (Public Notice)
3. C.
   Public Hearing. An application for a Parking Plan shall require a public hearing before the Planning Commission pursuant to Section 17.03.060 (Conduct of Public Hearings).

(Ord. # 26-1500 §5 (Exh. J), adopted 06/23/2026, effective 07/23/2026) 

Effective on: 7/23/2026

The Planning Commission must make all of the following findings to approve or conditionally approve a Parking Plan application. The inability to make one or more the findings is ground for denial of an application.

1. A.
   The Parking Plan conforms in all significant respects with the General Plan and with any other applicable plans or policies adopted by the City Council;
2. B.
   The Parking Plan is consistent with the purposes of this Title and the specific purpose of the Zone in which the project is located;
3. C.
   The Parking Plan satisfies all the applicable criteria for the Parking Plan configuration requested in accordance with the Off-Street Parking Chapter of Title 17; and
4. D.
   The granting of the requested modification would not be detrimental to the public, health, safety or welfare of the public.

(Ord. # 26-1500 §5 (Exh. J), adopted 06/23/2026, effective 07/23/2026) 

Effective on: 7/23/2026

In approving a Parking Plan, the review authority may impose reasonable conditions or restrictions and/or require reasonable guarantees and evidence that such conditions are being, or will be, complied with, to achieve the following outcomes:

1. A.
   Ensure that the proposal complies with the general purpose of Title 17 or the specific procedures of the zone in which the project is located;
2. B.
   Achieve the findings for the Parking Plan listed in Section 17.72.050 (Required Findings).
3. C.
   A covenant with the City a party thereto, may be required limiting the use of the property and/or designating the method by which the required parking will be provided at the time that the Planning Commission determines that inadequate parking exists.

(Ord. # 26-1500 §5 (Exh. J), adopted 06/23/2026, effective 07/23/2026) 

Effective on: 7/23/2026

1. A.
   Appeals. Appeals of Parking Plan shall be processed pursuant to Section 17.03.120 (Appeals and Calls for Review).
2. B.
   Expiration and Extension. An approved Parking Plan may expire or be extended pursuant to Section 17.03.090 (Effective Dates: Expiration and Extension).
3. C.
   Revocation and Expiration. Revocation and Expiration of any Parking Plan shall be processed pursuant to Section 17.03.110 (Revocation of Permits).
4. D.
   Reapplication Upon Denial. After the denial of a Parking Plan has become final, no further application for the same use shall be filed for the same property for the ensuing 12 months, unless the project is revised to resolve the review authority’s previous objections to the project. Said revision shall require a new application process and payment of fees.

(Ord. # 26-1500 §5 (Exh. J), adopted 06/23/2026, effective 07/23/2026) 

Effective on: 7/23/2026