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ORDINANCE NO. 20-1412
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, TA 19-1 TEXT AMENDMENT REGARDING
DEFINITIONS AND STANDARDS FOR NEW LIMITED EVENTS
ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT, ADDING DEFINITIONS FOR ARTIST
STUDIO AND ARCHITECT STUDIO AND ADDING ARCHITECT
STUDIO AS A PERMITTED USE IN THE M-1 LIGHT
MANUFACTURING ZONE AND DETERMINING THAT THE
PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH DOES HEREBY
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 17.04.050 of Chapter 17.04 of Title 17 of the Hermosa Beach
Municipal Code is amended by adding definition for “Limited Events.” Events, Limited.
"Limited events" means the provision of events as defined herein, but only as accessory to an
established on-site use for limited periods of time such as openings for the purpose of showcasing
art or other goods produced or manufactured in the M-1 Zone, such as for Artist Studios or
manufacturers, and also allowing accessory retail that does not typically generate off-site impacts
or contribute to impacts within the M-1 Light Manufacturing zone or adjacent residential districts
in accordance with standards and limitations.
SECTION 2. Section 17.04.050 of Chapter 17.04 of Title 17 of the Hermosa Beach
Municipal Code is amended by adding definitions as follows:
“Artist studio” means a workshop for one or more artists specializing in the visual arts
including, but not limited to, painting, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, and sculpture.
“Architect studio” means a creative workspace with worktables, drawing tables and space
for preparing models and graphic representations which may be in conjunction with
ancillary office and storage area.
SECTION 3. Chapter 17.42 General Provisions, Conditions and Exceptional Uses of
Title 17 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code is amended by adding the following Section
17.42.200.
17.42.200 Events, Limited
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A. Definition
1. Events, Limited as defined in Chapter 17.04.
B. Administrative Permit required.
1. Limited Events allowed pursuant to this section may be permitted with an
administrative permit pursuant to Chapter 17.28 in the Cypress District M-1 Light
Manufacturing zone. The Cypress District is comprised of properties located in
the M-1 Light Industrial zone located on Cypress Avenue, Valley Drive, and 6th
Street.
2. The appeal procedures found in Section 17.55.050 and the revocation procedures
found in Section 17.55.70 shall apply to any administrative permit issued for
Limited Events.
3. A Limited Events Permit is effective for two (2) years.
C. Standards and Limitations.
1. Noise: No music or speaking shall be amplified at any time and event noise
cannot be audible at the property line.
2. Established maximum occupancy of events shall not exceed the maximum
occupancy load of the interior of the business. Events should be focused on
interior. The business must post a sign stating the maximum occupancy.
Events are not permitted on City sidewalks or streets.
3. There shall be no alcohol service or consumption during Limited Events. If
alcohol is proposed, a Temporary Minor Special Events Permit is required per
Section 17.42.150.
4. Limited Events frequency shall be limited to three (3) per month for maximum of
three (3) hours each, but no more than two (2) in a 7-day period.
5. Hours: During normal business hours but no earlier than 10:00 A.M or later than
9:00 P.M. daily.
6. Limited Events is an accessory use to the main business as determined by the
Community Development Director.
7. Parking: A parking management plan, including any shared parking
details and approvals, must be provided and approved for the permit.
Carpooling should be encouraged.
8. Limited Events are restricted from operating on St. Patrick’s Day, July 4th, Cinco de
Mayo, New Year’s Eve or any other date when the Police Department determines
the accumulation of activities in the city may exceed its capacity to adequately
protect public safety.
9. Accessory retail is limited to products related to the primary business use during
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Limited Event periods. Limited Events are intended to allow retail accessory to
the primary design or production use as determined by the Community
Development Director. Limited Events may not be appropriate for distribution
businesses or contractor uses, for example.
SECTION 4. Section 17.28.020 “Permitted Uses” of Title 17 of the Hermosa Beach
Municipal Code is amended by adding the following uses to the matrix:
USE
Architect Studio P
Events, Limited P 17.42.200
SECTION 5. CEQA. The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to California Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(1), because CEQA does
not apply to ministerial projects proposed to be carried out or approved by public agencies. The
project is statutorily exempt from CEQA in that it allows for approval of limited events within
approved businesses only. Additionally, the zone text changes are Categorically Exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061 of the CEQA
Guidelines. Section 15061 states that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potential for
causing a significant effect on the environment. No possibility exists that the proposed zone text
amendments will have a significant effect on the environment because the zone text amendments
will create a standard for limited event permits.
SECTION 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its
passage and adoption pursuant to California Government Code section 36937.
SECTION 7. Certification. The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption
of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City’s book of original ordinances; make a note
of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and, within fifteen (15) days after the
passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with
California law.
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 14th day of July, 2020 by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Armato, Detoy, Fangary, Mayor Pro Tem Masse
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECUSED: Mayor Campbell
ABSTAIN: None
_________________________________________________________________________
PRESIDENT of the City Council and MAYOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, California
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________________ ____________________________________
Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk Michael Jenkins, City Attorney
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