HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC 2003-21PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF' THE ITY OF
DIAMOND BAR RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT NO.12003-r0 AND
NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 2003-01.
A. RECITALS.
1. The City of Diamond Bar has initiated an application for Develop
Code Amendment No. 2003-01 and Negative Decl' ratio No. 200
Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Development Coll Amend
and Negative Declaration shall be referred to as the "Application."
2. On May 13, 2003, the Planning Commission of the City off Diamonc
conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the Application On this
the Planning Commission approved certain section ofDevI pment
Amendment No. 2003-01 and set aside the following sect o s for fu
review at the June 24, 2003 continued public hearing.',
Article III
Chapter 22.34 — Property Maintenance Standards
Section 22.34.030.
Single -Family Standards
Section 22.34.040.
Multi -Family Standards
Section 22.34.050.
Commercial Standards
Section 22.34.060.
Industrial Standards
Chapter 22.42 — Standards for Specific Land Uses
Section 22.42.130. Radio and Television Ante a and
Wireless Telecommunications Antenna Facilities
3. On June 24, 2003, the Planning Commission concluded the iblic h
and directed staff to prepare a resolution.
4. The Community and Development Services Department has deters
that the above referenced sections of the existing developmelit stan
within the Development Code requires modification in ,order It impl(
the General Plan and comply with State Statute A. B. 1866.
Bar
5. On April 18, 2003, notice for this project was published in the' It land Val e
Bulletin and the San Gabriel Valley Tribune. Pursuant to 1: anning and
Zoning Law Government Code Section 65091 (a)(3), if the number of
property owners to whom a public hearing notice would be mailed is
greater than 1,000, a local agency may provide notice by placing a display
advertisement of at least one -eight page in at least one newspaper of
general circulation. The City placed a one -eight page display
advertisement in the above mentioned newspapers of general circulation.
Furthermore, on April 18, 2003, public notices were posted in nine public
places (City Hall/South Coast Air Quality Management District, Diamond
Bar Library, Country Hills Town Center Community Board, Vons/Sav-On
Community Board, Ralph's shopping center - Diamond Bar Boulevard,
21070 Golden Springs Drive - JoAnne Fabrics, 990 Diamond Bar
Boulevard - Oak Tree Lanes, 1235 Diamond Bar Boulevard - Albertson's
and Heritage Park).
6. On July 8, 2003, the Planning Commission, after due consideration of
public testimony, staff analysis and the Commission's deliberations, has
determined that Development Code Amendment No. 2003-01 attached
hereto as Exhibit "A" implements the Strategies of the General Plan.
B. RESOLUTION.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the Planning
Commission of the City of Diamond Bar as follows:
This Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set
forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. The Planning Commission hereby finds that the Initial Study review and
Negative Declaration No.2003-01 have been prepared by the City of
Diamond Bar in compliance with the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970 and guidelines promulgated
thereunder, pursuant to Section 15070. Furthermore, Negative
Declaration No. 2003-01 reflects the independent judgement of the City of
Diamond Bar.
3. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds and determines that,
having considered the record as a whole including the findings set forth
below, and changes and alterations which have been incorporated into
and conditioned upon the proposed project set forth in the application,
there is no evidence before this Planning Commission that the project
proposed herein will have the potential of an adverse effect on wild life
resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. Based upon
substantial evidence, this Planning Commission here-
by rebuts the presumption of adverse effects contained in
Section 753.5 (d) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
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Based on the findings and conclusions set forth above, the Planning
Commission hereby recommends that the City ouncif adopt
Development Code Amendment No. 2003-01 and Negative Decla ation
No. 2003-01 attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by
reference.
The Planning Commission shall:
(a) Certify to the adoption of this Resolution; and
(b) Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to the
Council forthwith.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 8TH OF JULY 2003, BY TH1 PLANIN
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
BY:
Steve Tye, Chair an
1, James DeStefano, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby c�r
foregoing Resolution was duly introduced, passed, and adopted by t
Commission of the City of Diamond Bar, at a regular meeting of t
Commission held on the 8th day of July.2003, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner: Ruzicka, Tanaka, Nelson, C/Tys
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner: Nolan
ABSTAIN: None
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ATT fi.
EST. I k d
James DeStefono, Secretary
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City
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fy that the
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DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2003-01
July s, 2003
EXHIBIT "A"
Subsection d of Section 22.34.030. 3ingle-family Single-familystandards of Article Ill, Title 22 of the
City of Diamond Bar Municipal Code is hereby amended and Subsection 1 is hereby
added to Section 22.34.030. Subsection (d) to read as follows:
(d) Landscape maintenance. Yard, setback and slope areas shall be
landscaped with lawn, trees, shrubs, or other plant material, and shall be
permanently maintained in a neat and orderly manner and substantially
free of weeds, debris, dead, diseased or dying vegetation, and broken or
defective decorative elements of the landscaped area. Foliage in
landscaped areas shall be mowed, groomed, trimmed, pruned and
adequately watered so as to maintain healthy growing conditions and not
detract from the appearance of the immediate neighborhood. Irrigation
systems shall be maintained to prevent public health or safety hazards.
(1) Slopes adjacent to a public highway shall be maintained in a neat
and clean manner, free of weeds and debris. A public highway
shall include local streets, the entire width of every highway
including all portions dedicated for highway purposes, such as the
sidewalks, parkways and roadways. Said slopes shall be watered
manually or by way of an automatic irrigation system. Plant
material shall be both aesthetic and functional. Plant material shall
be neatly trimmed and shall not encroach into the public right-of-
way. Erosion control methods shall be utilized to maintain slope
stability. Groundcover shall substantially cover a slope within two
years time of planting. Walls, fences and/or slope plant material
shall be maintained in a manner that does not detract from the
appearance of the immediate neighborhood. Overgrown vegetation
that harbors rats or other vermin, or attains such growth as to
become a fire hazard when dry or that is otherwise noxious,
dangerous or unsightly shall be prohibited. Failure to maintain said
slopes in the manner described is declared unlawful and a public
nuisance endangering the health, safety and general welfare of the
public and detrimental to the surrounding. community and shall be
abated pursuant to Section 22.34.070.
Subsection a of Section 22.34.040. Multi -family standards of Article III, Title 22 of the
City of Diamond Bar Municipal Code is hereby amended and Subsection (1 } is hereby
added to Section 22.34.040, Subsection (e) to read as follows:
(e) Landscaped maintenance.
lawnnt trees shrubs, b
otrother plant material,ack and slope and shall be
I as shall be
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permanently maintained in a neat and orderly manner ar
d substantially
free of weeds, debris, dead, diseased or dying vegetation,
and broken
or
defective decorative elements of the landscaped area.
Folia
ge in
landscaped areas shall be mowed, groomed, trimme
, prune
and
adequately watered so as to maintain healthy growing con
itions a
d not
detract from the appearance of the immediate neighborhood.
Irrigation
systems shall be maintained to prevent public health or safety
hazards.
(1) Slopes adjacent to a public highway shall be main t
ined in
neat
and clean manner, free of weeds and debris. A
ublic hi
hway
shall include local streets, the entire width of I E
very hi
hway
including all portions dedicated for highway purpose
3, such
s the
sidewalks, parkways and roadways. Said slopes shall
be watered
manually or by way of an automatic irrigation !s
stem.
Plant
material shall be both aesthetic and functional. Plash
material
shall
be neatly trimmed and shall not encroach into the
ublic right-of-
way. Erosion control methods shall be utilized to inaintain
lope
stability. Groundcover shall substantially cover a slope
within
two
years time of planting. Walls, fences and/or slope
plant material
shall be maintained in a manner that does not de
ract from
the
appearance of the immediate neighborhood. Overgrown
vege
ation
that harbors rats or other vermin, or attains such
growth
s to
become a fire hazard when dry or that is othise
no
ious,
dangerous or unsightly shall be prohibited. Failurelo
maintair
said
slopes in the manner described is declared unlawf�
and a
ublic
nuisance endangering the health, safety and gener4l
welfare c
f the
public and detrimental to the surrounding communit
and sha,11
be
abated pursuant to Section 22.34.070.
Subsection d of Section 22.34.050. Commercial standards of Article lll,I itle 22o the
City of Diamond Bar Municipal Code is hereby amended and Subsection' is here y
added to Section 22.34.050, Subsection (d) to read as follows:
(d) Landscape maintenance. Yard, setback and slope amas shat be
landscaped with lawn, trees, shrubs, or other plant material and shall be
permanently maintained in a neat and orderly manner arc substantially
free of weeds, debris, dead, diseased or dying vegetation, and broklEn or
defective decorative elements of the landscaped area. Foliag in
landscaped areas shall be mowed, groomed, trimme , pruned and
adequately watered so as to maintain healthy growing con Ji Jons anc not
detract from the appearance of the immediate neighborhood. Irrigation
systems shall be maintained to prevent public health or safc tj hazardsi.
(1) Slopes adjacent to a public highway shall be maintairied in a heat
and clean manner, free of weeds and debris. Ablit highway
shall include local streets, the entire width of 9VIery highway
including all portions dedicated for highway purposes such as the
sidewalks, parkways and roadways. Said slopes sha l be wat red
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manually or by way of an automatic irrigation system. Plant
material shall be both aesthetic and functional. Plant material shall
be neatly trimmed and shall not encroach into the public right-of-
way. Erosion control methods shall be utilized to maintain slope
stability. Groundcover shall substantially cover a slope within two
years time of planting. Walls, fences and/or slope plant material
shall be maintained in a manner that does not detract from the
appearance of the immediate neighborhood. Overgrown vegetation
that harbors rats or other vermin, or attains such growth as to
become a fire hazard when dry or that is otherwise noxious,
dangerous or unsightly shall be prohibited. Failure to maintain said
slopes in the manner described is declared unlawful and a public
nuisance endangering the health, safety and general welfare of the
public and detrimental to the surrounding community and shall be
abated pursuant to Section 22.34.070.
Subsection d of Section 22.34.060. Industrial standards of Article III, Title 22 of the
City of Diamond Bar Municipal Code is hereby amended and Subsection W is hereby
added to Section 22.34.060, (d) to read as follows:
(d) Landscape maintenance. Yard, setback and slope areas shall be
landscaped with lawn, trees, shrubs, or other plant material, and shall be
permanently maintained in a neat and orderly manner and substantially
free of weeds, debris, dead, diseased or dying vegetation, and broken or
defective decorative elements of the landscaped area. Foliage in
landscaped areas shall be mowed, groomed, trimmed, pruned and
adequately watered so as to maintain healthy growing conditions and not
detract from the appearance of the immediate neighborhood. Irrigation
systems shall be maintained to prevent public health or safety hazards.
(1) Slopes adjacent to a public highway shall be maintained in a neat
and clean manner, free of weeds and debris. A public highway
shall include local streets, the entire width of every highway
including all portions dedicated for highway purposes, such as the
sidewalks, parkways and roadways. Said slopes shall be watered
manually or by way of an automatic irrigation system. Plant
material shall be both aesthetic and functional. Plant material shall
be neatly trimmed and shall not encroach .into the public right-of-
way. Erosion control methods shall be utilized to maintain slope
stability. Groundcover shall substantially cover a slope within two
years time of planting. Walls, fences and/or slope plant material
shall be maintained in a manner that does not detract from the
appearance of the immediate neighborhood. Overgrown vegetation
that harbors rats or other vermin, or attains such growth as to
become a fire hazard when dry or that is otherwise noxious,
dangerous or unsightly shall be prohibited. Failure to maintain said
slopes in the manner described is declared unlawful and a public
nuisance endangering the health, safety and general welfare of the
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public and detrimental to the surrounding communitY
abated pursuant to Section 22.34.070.
Subsection 4 of Section 22.42.130. Radio and television antenn
telecommunications antenna facilities of Article III, Title 22 of the City of
Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
and shall
and wirgless
be
Diamond
Bar
(g) Wireless telecommunications antenna facility approval prose
s.
(4) Conditional use permit. All wireless telecom'muniqia
ions an#
nna
facilities other than those meeting the criteria for an
administrative
review approval or minor conditional use permit specified
must be authorized by a conditional use These
above
permit.
may be located in the OP, OB, CO, C-1, C-4o, C-3
faci
and 1, z
ities
Hing
districts, or as identified on the city telecomm unical
ions faci
hies
opportunities map. These facilities may be locate
in resid
tial
zoning districts but on properties that do not coma
structures (i.e., church properties, schools, water to
n resideitial
ks
type facilities), provided that the facility is in comp!,
or similar
nce with
the
following requirements:
a. Narrative. The applicant must provide a written
arrative
describing why the facility does not meet the c it
ria for a
administrative review or minor conditional use permit.
b. Development standards. The facility will be loca
ed,
constructed, and maintained in accordance with
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applicable development standards that are set forth
belo
in
paragraph (h) (Development standards).
C. Wireless telecommunications antenna facilities E
hall only
be
located in residential zoning districts if on, a chuth
prope
school, water tank, public property, or similar type
faciliti
s.
Wireless telecommunications antenna facilities
hall not
be
located on residential properties developed witt
residential
structures or sited for residential development.
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d. The siting of multiple antenna structures wittir the
parcel (know as "antenna farms") shlall be prof'
Multiple antennas attached to an existing Di prc
freestanding antenna support structure (know as
backing") is allowed.
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PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF'THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT NO.'20030 AND
NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 2003-01.
A. RECITALS.
1. The City of Diamond Bar has initiated an application far Develop8ent
Code Amendment No. 2003-01 and Negative Declaratio No. 2008-01.
Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Development Cod Amend ent
and Negative Declaration shall be referred to as the "Applicc ion."
2. On May 13, 2003, the Planning Commission of the City df Diamon Bar
conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the Application 1 On this ate,
the Planning Commission approved certain section of Dev I pment ode
Amendment No. 2003-01 and set aside the following sectllo s for fu her
review at the June 24, 2003 continued public hearing.,
i
Article III
Chapter 22.34 - Property Maintenance Standards
Section 22.34.030. Single -Family Standards
Section 22.34.040. Multi -Family Standards
Section 22.34.050. Commercial Standards
Section 22.34.060. Industrial Standards
Chapter 22.42 - Standards for Specific Land Uses
Section 22.42.130. Radio and Television Ante a and
Wireless Telecommunications Antenna Facils
3. On June 24, 2003, the Planning Commission concluded the blic hea in(
and directed staff to prepare a resolution.
4. The Community and Development Services Department has determi ec
that the above referenced sections of the existing developme it standa d:
within the Development Code requires modification in ,order —t impiem n1
the General Plan and comply with State Statute A. B. 1866.
5. On April 18, 2003, notice for this project was published in the' I
land Val e
Bulletin and the San Gabriel Valley Tribune. Pursuant to p annmg nd
i, Zoning Law Government Code Section 65091 (a)(3); if the number of
property owners to whom a public hearing notice would be mailed is
greater than 1,000, a local agency may provide notice by placing a display
advertisement of at least one -eight page in at least one newspaper of
general circulation. The City placed a one -eight page display
advertisement in the above mentioned newspapers of general circulation.
Furthermore, on April 18, 2003, public notices were posted in nine public
places (City Hall/South Coast Air Quality Management District, Diamond
Bar Library, Country Hills Town Center Community Board, VonslSav-On
Community Board, Ralph's shopping center - Diamond Bar Boulevard,
21070 Golden Springs Drive - JoAnne Fabrics, 990 Diamond Bar
Boulevard - Oak Tree Lanes, 1235 Diamond Bar Boulevard - Albertson's
and Heritage Park).
6. On July 8, 2003, the Planning Commission, after due consideration of
public testimony, staff analysis and the Commission's deliberations, has
determined that Development Code Amendment No. 2003-01 attached
hereto as Exhibit "A" implements the Strategies of the General Plan.
B. RESOLUTION.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the Planning
Commission of the City of Diamond Bar as follows:
1. This Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts
set
forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. The Planning Commission hereby finds that the Initial Study review and
Negative Declaration No.2003-01 have been prepared by the City of
Diamond Bar in compliance with the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970 and guidelines promulgated
thereunder, pursuant to Section 15070. Furthermore, Negative
Declaration No. 2003-01 reflects the independent judgement of the City of
Diamond Bar.
3. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds and determines that,
having considered the record as a whole including the findings set forth
below, and changes and alterations which have been incorporated into
and conditioned upon the proposed project set forth in the application,
there is no evidence before this Planning Commission that the project
proposed herein will have the potential of an adverse effect on wild life
resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. Based upon
substantial evidence, this Planning Commission here-
by rebuts the presumption of adverse effects contained in
Section 753.5 (d) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
2
4 Based on the findings and conclusions set forth ab<
Commission hereby recommends that the City
Development Code Amendment No. 2003-01 and Nec
No. 2003-01 attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorl
reference.
The Planning Commission shall:
(a) Certify to the adoption of this Resolution; and
(b)
Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Resol
Council forthwith.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 8TH OF
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
BY: (—(f
Steve Tye, Chair an
JULY 2003, BY THI
1, James DeStefano, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby c
foregoing Resolution was duly introduced, passed, and adopted by
Commission of the City of Diamond Bar, at a regular meeting of
Commission held on the 8th day of July 2003, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner: Ruzicka, Tanaka, Nelson, C/T
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner: Nolan
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Secretary
the
to
ning
by
City
PLANNING
that the
Plan ina
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DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2003-01
July 8, 2003
EXHIBIT "A"
Subsection (d) of Section 22 34 030 Sinale-family standards of
Article III, Title 22 of the
City of Diamond Bar Municipal Code is hereby amended and Subsection
(1) is hereby
added to Section 22.34.030. Subsection (d) to read as follows:
(d) Landscape maintenance. Yard, setback and slope areas shall be
landscaped with lawn, trees, shrubs, or other plant material, and
shall be
permanently maintained in a neat and orderly manner and substantially
free of weeds, debris, dead, diseased or dying vegetation, and
broken or
defective decorative elements of the landscaped area. Foliage in
landscaped areas shall be mowed, groomed, trimmed, pruned and
adequately watered so as to maintain healthy growing conditions and
not
detract from the appearance of the immediate neighborhood. Irrigation
systems shall be maintained to prevent public health or safety
hazards.
(1) Slopes adjacent to a public highway shall be maintained in a neat
and clean manner, free of weeds and debris. A public highway
shall include local streets, the entire width of every highway
including all portions dedicated for highway purposes, such as the
sidewalks, parkways and roadways. Said slopes shall be watered
manually or by way of an automatic irrigation system. Plant
material shall be both aesthetic and functional. Plant material shall
be neatly trimmed and shall not encroach into the public right-of-
way. Erosion control methods shall be utilized to maintain slope
stability. Groundcover shall substantially cover a slope within two
years time of planting. Walls, fences and/or slope plant material
shall be maintained in a manner that does not detract from the
appearance of the immediate neighborhood. Overgrown vegetation
that harbors rats or other vermin, or attains such growth as to
become a fire hazard when dry or that is otherwise noxious,
dangerous or unsightly shall be prohibited. Failure to maintain said
slopes in the manner described is declared unlawful and a public
nuisance endangering the health, safety and general welfare of the
public and detrimental to the surrounding community and shall be
abated pursuant to Section 22.34.070.
Subsection (e) of Section 22.34.040. Multi -family standards of
Article III, Title 22 of the
City of Diamond Bar Municipal Code is hereby amended and Subsection
(1) is hereby
added to Section 22.34.040, Subsection (e) to read as follows:
(e) Landscape maintenance. Yard, setback and slope areas shall be
landscaped with lawn, trees, shrubs, or other plant material, and
shall be
permanently maintained in a neat and orderly manner a d s'
free of weeds, debris, dead, diseased or dying vegetation, and
defective decorative elements of the landscaped are. I
landscaped areas shall be mowed, groomed, trirr
adequately watered so as to maintain healthy growing
detract from the appearance of the immediate neighl
systems shall be maintained to prevent public health or
(1) Slopes adjacent to a public highway shall tie mair
and clean manner, free of weeds and debris. A
shall include local streets, the entire width of
including all portions dedicated for highway purpo:
sidewalks, parkways and roadways. Said slopes
manually or by way of an automatic irrigation
material shall be both aesthetic and functional. Pie
be neatly trimmed and shall not encroach into thi
way. Erosion control methods shall be utilized t(
stability. Groundcover shall substantially cover a
years time of planting. Walls, fences and/or slop
shall be maintained in a manner that does not
appearance of the immediate neighborhood. Overc
that harbors rats or other vermin, or attains suc
become a fire hazard when dry or that is oth
dangerous or unsightly shall be prohibited. Failure
slopes in the manner described is declared unlaw
nuisance endangering the health, safety and gener
public and detrimental to the surrounding commun
abated pursuant to Section 22.34.070.
Subsection (d) of Section 22.34 050 Commercial standards of Article I
City of Diamond Bar Municipal Code is hereby amended and Subsectio
added to Section 22.34.050, Subsection (d) to read as follows:
(d) Landscape maintenance. Yard, setback and slope
landscaped with lawn, trees, shrubs, or other plant mate
permanently maintained in a neat and orderly manner
free of weeds, debris, dead, diseased or dying vegetatic
defective decorative elements of the landscaped at
landscaped areas shall be mowed, groomed, trimm
adequately watered so as to maintain healthy growing c
detract from the appearance of the immediate neighbo
systems shall be maintained to prevent public health or s;
(1) Slopes adjacent to a public highway shall be main
and clean manner, free of weeds and debris. A
shall include local streets, the entire width of
including all portions dedicated for highway purpos
sidewalks, parkways and roadways. Said slopes s
2
n or
in
and
not
ed in neat
blic hi hway
ary hi hway
such s the
be w tered
:em. Plant
laterial shall
blic ri t-of-
intain lope
a withi two
ant m terial
ct fro the
growth s to
vise no ious,
maintai said
and a ublic
Nelfare f the
and shall be
Itle 22 o the
) is hereby
as shall be
and shall be
iu DroK n or
Foliage in
pruned and
'ons an not
J. Irrigation
hazards
ed in a feat
)lic hig ay
—ry hig ay
such a the
be wat red
manually or by way of an automatic irrigation system. Plant
material shall be both aesthetic and functional. Plant material
shall
be neatly trimmed and shall not encroach into the public right-of-
way. Erosion control methods shall be utilized to maintain slope
stability. Groundcover shall substantially cover a slope within two
years time of planting. Walls, fences and/or slope plant material
shall be maintained in a manner that does not detract from the
appearance of the immediate neighborhood. Overgrown vegetation
that harbors rats or other vermin, or attains such growth as to
become a fire hazard when dry or that is otherwise noxious,
dangerous or unsightly shall be prohibited. Failure to maintain
said
slopes in the manner described is declared unlawful and a public
nuisance endangering the health, safety and general welfare of the
public and detrimental to the surrounding community and shall be
abated pursuant to Section 22.34.070.
Subsection (d) of Section 22 34.060. Industrial standards of
Article III, Title 22 of the
City of Diamond Bar Municipal Code is hereby amended and
Subsection (1) is hereby
added to Section 22.34.060, (d) to read as follows:
(d) Landscape maintenance. Yard, setback and slope areas shall be
landscaped with lawn, trees, shrubs, or other plant material, and
shall be
permanently maintained in a neat and orderly manner and
substantially
free of weeds, debris, dead, diseased or dying vegetation, and
broken or
defective decorative elements of the landscaped area. Foliage in
landscaped areas shall be mowed, groomed, trimmed, pruned and
adequately watered so as to maintain healthy growing conditions
and not
detract from the appearance of the immediate neighborhood.
Irrigation
systems shall be maintained to prevent public health or safety
hazards.
(1) Slopes adjacent to a public highway shall be maintained in a
neat
and clean manner, free of weeds and debris. A public highway
shall include local. streets, the entire width of every highway
including all portions dedicated for highway purposes, such as the
sidewalks, parkways and roadways. Said slopes shall be watered
manually or by way of an automatic irrigation system. Plant
material shall be both aesthetic and functional. Plant material
shall
be neatly trimmed and shall not encroach :into the public right -of
way. Erosion control methods shall be utilized to maintain slope
stability. Groundcover shall substantially cover a slope within
two
years time of planting. Walls, fences and/or slope plant material
shall be maintained in a manner that does not detract from the
appearance of the immediate neighborhood. Overgrown vegetation
that harbors rats or other vermin, or attains such growth as to
become a fire hazard when dry or that is otherwise noxious,
dangerous or unsightly shall be prohibited. Failure to maintain
said
slopes in the manner described is declared unlawful and a public
nuisance endangering the health, safety and general welfare of the
3
Public and detrimental to the surrounding
abated pursuant to Section 22.34.070.
telecommunications antenna facilities of Article III, Title 22 of the City
Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
(g) Wireless telecommunications antenna facility approval
(4) Conditional use permit. All wireless telecommur
facilities other than those meeting the criteria'for
review approval or minor conditional use permit
must be authorized by a conditional use permit.
may be located in the OP, 08, CO, C-1, C -Z, C
districts, or as identified on the city telecommun
opportunities map. These facilities may be local
zoning districts but on properties that do not cc
structures (i.e., church properties, schools, water
type facilities), provided that the facility is in com
following requirements:
a. Narrative. The applicant must provide a writte
describing why the facility does not meet the c
administrative review or minor conditional use
b. Development standards. The facility will be for
constructed, and maintained in accordance wit
applicable development standards that are set
paragraph (h) (Development standards):
c. Wireless telecommunications antenna facilitie
located in residential zoning districts if on, a cl
school, water tank, public property, or similar
Wireless telecommunications antenna facilitie
located on residential properties developed
structures or sited for residential development.
d. The siting of multiple antenna structures wii
parcel (know as "antenna farms") shall I
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freestanding antenna support structure (knc
backing") is allowed.
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