HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 1996-2678 ORDINANCE NO. 2678
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL
AMENDING SECTIONS 15.04.060 AND 15.04,145 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE REVISED LANDSCAPE
MANUAL AND APPROVAL OF LANDSCAPE PLANS
WHEREAS, in December 1994, the City Council updated the Landscape Manual by
adopting Ordinance No. 2616; and
WHEREAS, certain procedural amendments to the Municipal Code are required in order
to be consistent with the updated Manual; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Code amendments will change the language "City Landscape
Architect" to Planning Director or designee" consistent with the updated Manual; and
WHEREAS, the Environmental Review Coordinator has concluded that the amendments
are exempt from environmental review as an action that will have no significant impact on the
environment pursuant to Section 2.4.3 of the California Environmental Quality Act; and
WHEREAS, on April 3, 1996, in a duly noticed public hearing the City Planning
Commission voted 7-0 to recommend that the City Council enact the amendments in
accordance with Resolution PCA-96-05; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk set the time and place for a hearing on these amendments
to the Municipal Code, and notice of said hearing together with its purpose was given by its
publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the City at least 10 days prior to the
hearing; and
WHEREAS, the hearing was held at the time and place as advertised, namely at 6:00
p.m. on May 14, 1996, in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the City Council
and said hearing was thereafter closed.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby find,
determine and ordain as follows:
SECTION h That the public necessity, convenience, general welfare, and good zoning
practice justify the amendments, and that the amendments are consistent with the City of
Chula Vista General Plan.
SECTION Ih That Section 15.04.060 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is amended
to read as follows:
15,04.060 Landscaping and irrigation system.
All cut and fill slopes shall be planted and irrigated in accordance with an approved
plan. Said plan shall be prepared in accordance with the city landscape manual and shall be
approved by the director of planning or designee. (Ord 2128 §3, 1985; Ord 1797 §1 (part),
1978).
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SECTION II1: That Section 15.04.145 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is amended
to read as follows:
15.04.145 Notification of completion.
The permittee shall notify the city engineer when the grading operation is ready for
final inspection. He shall also notify the director of planning or designee when planting and
irrigation are completed. Final approval shall not be given until all work, including installation
of all drainage structures and facilities, sprinkler irrigation systems, planting and all protective
devices have been completed and any required planting established and all as-built plans and
reports have been submitted. The city engineer may accept in writing the completion of all
work, or any portion of the work, required by the permit issued in accordance with this
chapter and thereupon accept said work or portion thereof. (Ord. 1797 § 1 (part), 1978).
SECTION IV: This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect on the
thirtieth day from and after its adoption.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Robert ~,. Leiter Ann Y. Moore
Director of Planning Assistant City Attorney
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 4th day of June, 1996, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Alevy, Moot, Padilia, Rindone, Horton
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
Sl~ley Horton, Mayor
ATTEST:
Beverly N. Authelet, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) ss.
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Beverly A. Authelet, City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Ordinance No. 2678 had its first reading at a regular meeting held on the 28th
day of May, 1996 and its second reading and adoption at a regular meeting of said City
Council held on the 4th day of June, 1996.
Executed this 4th day of June, 1996.
Beverly A/Authelet, City Clerk