HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 2002-2871- ORDINANCE NO. 2871
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA EXTENDING FOR ONE YEAR INTERIM
ORDINANCE NO. 2836-A PROHIBITING THE
ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF OUTDOOR
STORAGE USES AND TOLLING THE OPERATION OF
EXISTING OUTDOOR STORAGE USES WITHIN THE
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS
WHEREAS, on May 29th, 2001 the City Council adopted Interim Ordinance No. 2836-A
prohibiting the establishment or expansion of outdoor storage uses and tolling the operation of
existing outdoor storage uses within the redevelopment project areas; and
WHEREAS, on August 21, 2001 the City Council extended the interim ordinance for one
year after the required notice pursuant to Municipal Code Sections 19.12.060 through 19.12.080
and public heating; and
WHEREAS, the extended interim ordinance will expire on August 27, 2002, unless the
City Council extends the interim ordinance for one additional year after the required notice
pursuant to Municipal Code Sections 19.12.060 through 19.12.080 and public hearing; and
WHEREAS, additional time is required to complete the required studies and analysis in
order to develop appropriate policy recommendations that address this issue; and
WHEREAS, it would be prudent to consider relevant studies and analysis that are now
being conducted for the General Plan Update, which has a bearing on the land use policies that
would affect the redevelopment project areas and outdoor storage uses; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the City Council to maintain the urgency ordinance in
effect only until such time that the City Council adopt any amendments to land use policies
affecting outdoor storage in the various redevelopment project areas; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Environmental Manager has determined that this
ordinance will not have a physical effect on the environment and is therefore exempt from
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15308, Class 8 (Actions by
regulatory agencies for protection of the environment).
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Chuia Vista does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings.
A. Additional time is needed in order to complete the studies and prepare
recommendations to amend the policies affecting outdoor storage uses.
B. The City will not have the ability to make informed decisions regarding the
permitting of uses involving outdoor storage until the necessary studies are completed.
C. The Municipal Code provides for the extension of the interim ordinance for one
additional year if passed by a four-fifths vote of the City Council.
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D. This is a matter of importance to the various redevelopment project areas and is
not directed towards any particular parcel of property or proposed use.
SECTION 2. Prohibition and Tolling of Outdoor Storage Uses.
Within all redevelopment project areas, the policies prohibiting, tolling, and excepting
outdoor storage uses shall be as set forth in Interim Ordinance No. 2836-A adopted by the City
Council on May 29, 2001.
SECTION 3. Expiration Date.
This ordinance is adopted under the provisions of the Municipal Code Section 19.12.130
and shall extend the effective date of Interim Ordinance No. 2836-A adopted on May 29, 2001
for a period of one more year. Accordingly, Interim Ordinance No. 2836-A shall be of no further
force and effect after August 27, 2003.
SECTION 4. Effective Date.
This ordinance is adopted under the provisions of the Municipal Code of the City of
Chula Vista and shall become effective thirty days after its adoption.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Chris Salomone John M. Kaheny
Community Development Director City Attorney
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 10th day of September, 2002, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Davis, Padilla, Rindone, Salas and Horton
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Shirley Horto~Mayor
ATI'EST:
Susan Bigelo~, City Clerk ~
- STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Susan Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Ordinance No. 2871 had its first reading at a regular meeting held on the 27th day of August,
2002 and its second reading and adoption at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the
10th day of September, 2002.
Executed this l0th day of September, 2002.
Susan Bigelow, City Clerl~