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1 DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING 200 N. SPRING STREff, ROOM 525 LOS ANGELES, CA AND 6262 VAN NUYS BLVD., SUITt 351 VAN Nuvs, CA 91<10 1 CITY PLANNING COMMISS ION WILLIAM ROSCHEN, FAIA PRESIDENT REGINA M. FREER VIa-PRESIDENT SEAN 0. BURTON DIEGO CARDOSO GEORGE HOVAGUIMIAN JUSTIN KIM ROBE RT LESSIN BARBARA ROMERO MICHAEL K. WOO - JAMrS K. WILLIAMS CON\NIISSION EXECUTIVE ASSISlAN"I II 1213) CITY OF LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA ANTONIO R. V ILLARAIGOSA MAYOR EXECUTIVE OFFICES MICHAE L j. LOGRANDE DIRECTOR (2 13) ALAN BELL, AICP DEPUTY DIRECTOR (213) EVA YUAN-MCDANIEL DEPUTY DIRECTOR (213) FAX: 1213) IN FORMA l ion ( WWIN.plann ing.lacity.org DATE: OCT 1 8 Z011 Planning and Land Use Management Committee Co uncil of the City of Los Angeles City Hall, Room 395 Los Angeles, CA ATTN: Sharon Gin, Legislative Assistant CITY PLAN CASE NO CA Transmitted herewith is a proposed ordinance amending Sections 12.21, , and of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to provide: (1 ) the fo llowing exceptions for structures that solely support solar energy systems: red uctions in parking stall length and width; limited waivers for non-conform ing parking lots; modified height exceptions; (2) a new conditional use for otherwise una llowed structures that solely support solar energy systems; and (3) other technical corrections. On October 13, 2011, fo llowing a public hearing, the City Planning Commission approved the proposed ordinance (attached) and recommended its adoption by the City Council. Adopted the initial Staff Report as its report on the subject. Adopted the attached Findings. Adopted Categorical Exemption No. ENV CE. This action was taken by the following vote: Moved: Seconded: Ayes: Vote: Roschen Woo Cardoso, Burton, Freer, Hovaguimian, Lessin, Romero 8-0 J. Williams, Commission Executive Assistant II City Planning Commission Attachments: Proposed Ordinance, Findings City Planning Assistant: Deborah Kahen Cc: Adrienne Khorasanee Amy Brothers, Deputy City Attorneys, Land Use Division

2 ORDINANCE NO. The proposed ordinance (Appendix A) modifies Sections 12.21, , and of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to provide: (1) the following exceptions for structures that solely support solar energy systems: reductions in parking stall length and width; limited waivers for non-conforming parking lots; modified height exceptions; (2) a new conditional use for otherwise unallowed structures that solely support solar energy systems; and (3) other technical corrections. THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Paragraph (m) of Subdivision 4 ofsubsection A of Section ofthe LAMC is amended to read: (m) For Existing Buildings. (Amended by Ord. No. 166,178, Eff 10/1/90.) Off-street automobile parking space being maintained in connection with any existing main building or structure shall be maintained so long as said main building or structure remains, unless an equivalent substitute number of such spaces are provided and thereafter maintained conforming to the requirements of this paragraph; provided, however, that this regulation shall not require the maintenance of more automobile parking space than is required herein for a new building or structure identical to said existing building or structure, nor the maintenance of such space for any type of main building or structure other than those specified herein. Further, provided, however, that if a building or structure constructed after the effective date of this ordinance is of insufficient floor area at the time of its construction to be required to provide parking spaces by the requirements of this section, but is subsequently increased in floor area in such a manner that it would be subject to said requirements, parking spaces shall then be provided on the basis of the total resulting floor area. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this section to the contrary and for any existing high rise building cited under Los Angeles Municipal Code Section (f): The Department of Building and Safety may reduce the number of required parking spaces by the number of spaces which the Department of Building and Safety determines are needed to --

3 A-2 install a water storage tank to enlarge an existing fire pump room, or to install a new fire pump room. The Department of Building and Safety may reduce the number of required parking spaces by the number of spaces which the Department of Building and Safety determines are needed to provide disabled parking spaces as required by State and Federal access laws. Sec. 2. Sub-subparagraph (iii) of Subparagraph (1) of Paragraph (a) of Subdivision 5 of Subsection A of Section of the LAMC is added to read: (iii) Exception: The required width and length of a parking stall can be reduced to accommodate a structure solely supporting a solar energy system if it meets all of the following conditions: - a. Such posts or similar structures shall be within 10 inches of a corner of the stall farthest from the access aisle or driveway. b. Of stalls in tandem, only the stall farthest from the access driveway may have its required dimensions reduced. c. The reductions are not applied to a disabled parking stall. See diagram below:

4 A-3 TANDEM STALL PARALLEL STALL WIDTH LIMIT A+B :5 io" LENGTH LIMIT C :5 10'' 'NOT TO SCALE Sec. 3. Table c of Subparagraph (7) of Paragraph (d) of Subdivision 10 of Section of the LAMC is amended to read: Table C Projectinq Roof Structures Projection Setback Above from Roof Roof Structures Height Limit Perimeter Elevator Housing Tanks Ventilating Fans or similar equipment required to operate and maintain the Building. Skylights, covering up to 33 1/.:+3% of the roof area upon which the skylight is constructed. Towers Steeples Flagpoles No more than 5 feet Not less than 5 feet

5 A-4 Smokestacks Wireless Masts Water Tanks Silos SelaF ~Rergy [;)evices See Section See Section Structures Solely SU(2(20rting Solar 8.3(a) B.3(a) EnerQY S_'l_stems Chimneys Exhaust DuctsNentilation Shafts No more than 5 feet Stairway Housing, no larger than 36 square feet Skylights, covering more than 33 1/3% of No more the roof area than 30 upon which the inches skylight is constructed. *Solar energy systems are exempt per California Government Code Section ~one Sec. 4. to read: Subdivision 3 of Subsection 8 of Section of the LAMC is amended 3. Roof Structures and Roof structures for the housing of elevators, stairways, tianks, ventilating fans or similar equipment required to operate and maintain the building, skylights, towers, steeples, flagpoles, chimneys, smokestacks, wireless masts, water tanks, silos, solar energy devices, or similar structures may be erected above the height limit specified in the district in which the property is located building height by up to five feet if, the structure is set back from the roof perimeter by five feet. for each foot such structure exceeds the height limit, an equal setback from the roof perimeter is provided, except that staipnays, chimneys and ventilation shafts shall not be required to be set back from the roof perimeter:.- Chimney, exhaust ducts, or any roof structure housing stairways, elevators or ventilation fans may also exceed the building height by UQ. to five feet, and are not required to provide a setback from the perimeter of

6 A-5 the roof. No portion of any roof structure as provided for above shall exceed the specified height limit by more than five feet, except that wwhere height is limited to seventy-five (75) feet, roof structures for the housing of elevators and stairways shall not exceed may exceed the building height by up to twenty (20) feet in height, and where height is limited to thirty (30) feet or forty-five (45) feet, such roof structures for the housing of elevators and stairways shall not exceed may exceed the building height by up to ten (1 0) feet in height. No such structure or any other space above the specified height limit shall be allowed for the purpose of providing additional floor space. b. No portion of any roof structyfe as provided for in paragraph a of this subdivision, other than stairways, chimneys or exhaust ducts, shall be located 'Nithin five (5) feet of the perimeter of the ro9f, and no such structure or any other space above the specified height limit.shall be allowed for the purpose 9f providing additional floor space..{ql&. In all zones, except the "A", "R", "CR", "C1" and "C1.5", a roof sign may also be erected above the specified height limit. {c) Structures solely supporting solar energy systems in all "A" and "R" zones may be erected above the building height by up to 3 feet, even if the building is built at or above the allowable building height*. Structures solely supporting solar energy systems in all "M"; "C" and "PF" zones, and in the R3, R4 and R5 zones where the building roof is flat, may be erected above the building height by up to 10 feet, even if the building is built at or above the allowable building height. These structures are not required to provide a setback as described in paragraph (a) of this Subdivision. (*Solar energy systems are exempt per California Government Code Section ) Sec. 5. read: Subdivision 53 of Subsection W of Section of the LAMC is added to 53. Structures solely supporting solar energy systems not otherwise.(;!ermitted. A Zoning Administrator may, upon application~ permit structures that solely support solar energy systems that deviate from any regulation in the zoning code, such as height, lot coverage, and location.

7 Section 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this ordinance and have it published in accordance with Council policy, either in a daily newspaper circulated in the City of Los Angeles or by posting for ten days in three public places in the City of Los Angeles: one copy on the bulletin board located at the Main Street entrance to the Los Angeles City Hall; one copy on the bulletin board located at the Main Street entrance to the Los Angeles City Hall East; and one copy on the bulletin board located at the Temple Street entrance to the Los Angeles County Hall of Records. l hereby certify that this ordinance was passed by the Council of the City of Los Angeles by a vote of not less than three-fourths of all of its members, at its meeting of JUNE LAGMAY, City Clerk By Deputy Approved Mayor Pursuant to Section 558 of the City Charter, the City Planning Commission on October 13, 2011, recommended this ordinance be adopted by the City Council. File No.

8 DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING RECOMMENDATION REPORT los Angeles nepartment ofllity Pl~nnina CITY PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: October 13, 2011 TIME: after 8:30AM PLACE: Los Angeles City Hall Room N Spring Street Los Angeles, CA PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED CASE NO: CEQA: location: COUNCIL DISTRICT: PLAN AREAS: CPC CA ENV CE Citywide All All SUMMARY: The proposed ordinance (Appendix A) modifies Sections 12.21, , and of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to provide: (1) the following exceptions for structures that solely support solar energy systems: re~ductions in parking stall length. and width; limited waivers for non-conforming parking Jots; modified height exceptions; (2) a new conditional use for otherwise unallowed structures that solely support solar energy systems; and (3) other technical corrections. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: 1. Adopt the staff report as its report on the subject 2. Adopt the findings included in Attachment Adopt the Categorical Exemption as the CEQA clearance on the subject 4. Approve the proposed ordinance (Appendix A) and recommend its adoption by the City CounciL MICHAEL J. LOGRANDE Director of Planning City Planner, Code Studies Unit Planning Assistant, Code Studies Unit Telephone: (213) ADVICE TO PUBUC: "The exact time this report will be considered during the meeting is uncertain since there may be several other items on the agenda. Written communication may be mailed to the Commission Secretariat, 200 North Main Street, Room 272, Los Angeles. CA (Phone No. 213/ ). While all written communications are given to the Commission for consideration, the initial packets are sent a week prior to the Commission's meeting date. lf you challenge these agenda items in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing agendized herein, or in written correspondence on these matters delivered to this agency at or prior to the public hearing. As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability, and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to these programs, services, and activities. Sign language interpreters. assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or other services may be provided upon request To ensure availability of services, please make your request no later than three working days (72 hours) prior to the meeting by calling the Commission Secretariat at 213/

9 CPC CA SUMMARY The desire and need for renewable energy in the City of Los Angeles continues to grow. Use of such technology, particularly solar energy systems, will not only provide environmental benefits but will also boost the green job market. In an effort to promote green development, the proposed modifications... to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) would allow for exemptions and specialized processes to streamline the permitting of structures solely supporting solar energy systems 1 (Solar Structures). The proposed ordinance modifies the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to provide: (1) the following exceptions for structures that solely support solar energy systems: reductions in parking stall length and width; limited waivers for non-conforming parking lots; modified height exceptions; (2) a new conditional use for otherwise unallowed structures that solely support solar energy systems; and (3) other technical corrections. STAFF REPORT Initiation On July 2, 2010, the Planning and Land Use Management Committee (PLUM) issued motion (Garcetti-Reyes) which directed the Department of City Planning to streamline and simplify the Department's Solar Structure processing. Background The Departments of Building and Safety, City Planning, Water and Power, Los Angeles Fire as well as representatives of Councilmembers Eric Garcetti and Ed Reyes met over the course of eight months to consider: each of the related inter- and intra-departmental processes; the experience of the project applicant; community concerns; and relevant California State law, The group developed the proposed ordinance to address these issues. Proposed Ordinance The proposed ordinance accomplishes the following: (1) removes barriers in retrofitting parking lots to accommodate Solar Structures, (2) modifies existing height exceptions to address the nature of Solar Structures, and (3) enables a new process for proposals that do not meet Zoning Code regulations. 1 Per California Government Code Section , the City of los Angeles cannot regulate solar energy systems for reasons other than health and safety. 2

10 CPC CA 1. Barriers-to Retrofitting Parking Lots Parking Stall Dimension Exception A common obstacle to retrofitting existing parking lots to harness solar energy is that Solar Structures installed in parking stalls usually make the stall non-compliant with LAMC required dimensions due to the loss of area the Solar Structure occupies. Consequently, an additional parking stall would have to be created for every stall that ls no longer compliant. This requirement is costly and physically impossible to remedy in some cases. The proposed ordinance allows up to 1 0" of the interior corners of a non-disabled parking stall to be encroached upon by a Solar Structure. The requirements on location and size of the Solar Structure ensure that parking spaces are still able to be safely utilized by drivers and pedestrians. This provision does not result in a loss of usable parking spaces. Rather, it changes the allowable dimensions of a stall by nominal amounts within specified locations. Diagram A illustrates the proposed parameters: DIAGRAM A TANDEM STALL PARALLEL STALL WIDTH LIMIT A+B s 10" LENGTH LIMIT C :S 10" *NOT TO SCALE Non-Compliant Parking Lot Waivers A parking lot legally built to previous Zoning Code standards that have since been modified are referred to as "legal non-conforming". Under California law, when alterations are made to a parking lot, such as installing Solar Structures, the parking lot must meet current disabled parking stall requirements. Converting two parking stalls into disabled parking stalls can sometimes lead to a net loss of a non-disabled parking stall due to the larger dimensions of disabled parking stalls. Typically, in parking lots of up to 50 stalls, converting two stalls to 3

11 CPC CA disabled parking stalls would result in a net loss of one non-disabled stall The loss of this parking stall then triggers a loss of legal non-conforming rights because the parking lot does not have the same number of parking stalls as they were required to have at the time of approval Accordingly, the applicant must seek a variance for reduced parking from the Department of City Planning. The ordinance proposes that if the conversion of stalls into required disabled stalls results in a reduction of the total number of available stalls, then the applicant shall automatically be granted a waiver of the parking space requirement. 2. Solar Structure Height and Height Exceptions There are two issues concerning current height regulations. The first is the allowable height for Solar Structures. Currently, a rooftop structure is allowed to be built from the rooftop to the height limit. If the rooftop is below the height limit by a significant amount, this can result in an unreasonably tall solar structure. As illustrated in Diagram B, a building of 20' could install a structure at any height between 20' and the height limit, set at 33' in this case, the typical single family height limit. The regulation itself regarding rooftop structures was written at a time that predates the popularity of Solar Structures. It was intended to address structures such as vents, staircase landings, etc. These structures have no functional relationship to height Solar Structures do, however, thereby requiring more tailored regulation. DIAGRAM 8 33' height lirrili ~ ~ -T 0-13' structure 2o I building DODD Second, the existing height exception allows rooftop structures to exceed building height by five feet where a five foot setback is provided. Again, this exception was intended for structures that have no functional relationship to height. This may result in another unintended consequence: a building built significantly below the height limit installing a structure that meets the height limit as described above, and further avalls itself five feet of height due to this exception. For example, the same illustration considered above could have a rooftop structure that is 20' in height: 15' to meet the existing height limit, plus an additional five feet per the height exception as illustrated in Diagram C. 4

12 .,~,,,,::,:~::.~::~,.,~,.,~,,,,... CPC CA DIAGRAM C 33' ' ~ ~:. i.:l... i :+... := i t:n::fd IJ::.::n~::::1- ' rr '\ height limit 18'. structure 20' <;' building DO DO The intent of the current regulation was to provide adequate space for rooftop structures to be built. The proposed ordinance is continuing that intent by allowing Solar Structures to exceed building height (not the height limit) by only three feet in all Agricultural and Residential zones, as illustrated in Diagram D. The solar industry has expressed that three feet is sufficient for their needs. As a separate but related matter, the Fire Department requires a three foot setback from the perimeter of the roof of residential buildings. DIAGRAM D 33' height limit 20' building DO OD height limit r, J~ffid:_~ ~-~~:::_ ;~ DO ~~. ~~! 1 L j n i I 1 E L j.. J._ 3' structure I" In Commercial, Manufacturing, Public Facilities and multi-family Residential zones (R3, R4 and R5) where the building has a flat roof, the proposed ordinance allows Solar Structures to exceed bullding height by ten feet. This respects the seven foot clearance requirement by the Fire Department, and provides an additional three feet to allow for recreational pedestrian use as well as vehicular passage. Again, as a separate but related matter, the Fire Department requires a four foot setback from the perimeter of the roof of non-residential buildings. These lamc modifications address both issues outlined above. 5

13 CPC CA It is important to reiterate that all measurements refer to only the structure supporting the solar energy system and do not include the panels. The tilt of the panel is not included in height measurements, because as mentioned before, local jurisdictions are precluded from regulating solar energy systems by State law. As a point of reference, the maximum tilt of the largest panels would add approximately 21". -~ 3. Establishing a new Conditional Use Staff recognizes the evolving nature of renewable energy systems, which is why the proposed ordinance enables a new conditional use to allow for individual review of proposals not permitted by right pursuant to the conditional use process established under W. The Zoning Administrator would be the responsible decision maker, and the process requires a public hearing and notification to property owners within 500' of the subject site. Each project seeking a Conditional Use Permit would be required to undergo individual environmental review to determine the appropriate environmental clearance. Public Outreach The proposed ordinance was presented to PlanCheck NC on August 13, Approximately 50 people were in attendance. Attendees brought up thoughtful questions that were addressed by staff at the meeting and via follow up and phone calls. A public staff hearing was held on August 17, The proposed ordinance was presented with minor technical modifications from the initially published version. One person, a member of Pacific Palisades Community Council, attended the meeting and spoke in support of the proposed ordinance. Conclusion Modifications to the LAMC are necessary to keep pace with the evolution and popularity of green building techniques. The proposed changes provide reasonable exceptions for Solar Structures that will streamline installation while also protecting the public welfare. 6

14 APPENDIX A ORDINANCE NO. The proposed ordinance (Appendix A) modifies Sections 12.21, , and of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to provide: (1) the following exceptions for structures that solely support solar energy systems: reductions in parking stall length and width; limited waivers for non-conforming parking lots; modified height exceptions; (2) a new conditional use for otheiwise unallowed structures that solely support solar energy systems; and (3) other technical corrections. THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF los ANGELES DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Paragraph (m) of Subdivision 4 of Subsection A of Section of the LAMC is amended to read:.. ( (m) For Existing Buildings. (Amended by Ord. No. 166,178, Eff 10/1/90.) Off-"street automobile parking space being maintained in connection with any existing main building or structure shall be maintained so long as said main building or structure remains, unless an equivalent substitute number of such spaces are provided and thereafter maintained conforming to the requirements of this paragraph; provided, however, that this regulation shall not require the maintenance of more automobile parking space than is required herein for a new building or structure identical to said existing building or structure, nor the maintenance of such space for any type of main building or structure other than those specified herein. Further, provided, however, that if a building or structure constructed after the effective date of this ordinance is of insufficient floor area at the time of its construction to be required to provide parking spaces by the requirements of this section, but is subsequently increased in floor area in such a manner that it would be subject to said requirements, parking spaces shall then be provided on the basis of the total resulting floor area. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this section to the contrary and for any existing high rise building cited under Los Angeles Municipal Code Section (f): The Department of Building and Safety may reduce the number of required parking spaces by the number of spaces which the Department of Building and Safety determines are needed to

15 A-2 install a water storage tank to enlarge an existing fire pump room, or to install a new fire pump room. The Department of Building and Safety may reduce the number of required parking spaces by the number of spaces which the Department of Building and Safety determines are needed to provide disabled parking spaces as required by State and Federal access laws. Sec. 2. Sub-subparagraph (iii) of Subparagraph (1) of Paragraph (a) of Subdivision 5 of Subsection A of Section of the LAMC is added to read: (iii) Exception: The required width and length of a parking stall can be reduced to accommodate a structure solely supporting a solar energy system if it meets all of the following conditions: ~- a. Such posts or similar structures shall be within 10 inches of a corner of the stall farthest from the access aisle or driveway. b. Of stalls in tandem, only the stall farthest from the access driveway may have its required dimensions reduced. c. The reductions are not applied to a disabled parking stall. See diagram below:

16 A-3 TANDEM STALL. PARALLEL STALL WIDTH LIMIT A+B :S 10" LENGTH LIMIT C.s. 10" "NOT TO SCALE Sec. 3. Table C.10-5 of Subparagraph (7) of Paragraph (d) of Subdivision 10 of Section of the LAMC is amended to read: Table C.10-5 Projecting Roof Structures Projection Setback Above from Roof Roof Structures Height Limit Perimeter Elevator Housing Tanks Ventilating Fans or simllar equipment required to operate and maintain the Building. Skylights, covering up to 33 1/43% of the roof area upon which the skylight is constructed. Towers Steeples Flagpoles No more than 5 feet Not less than 5 feet

17 A-4 Smokestacks Wireless Masts Water Tanks Silos Selar ~ReF y Qevices See Section See Section Structures Solely SU(;1[20rting Solar 8.3(a) 8.3(a) Enerov Svstems Chimne_ys Exhaust OuctsNentilation Shafts No more than 5 feet Stairway Housing, no larger than 36 square feet. Skylights, covering more than 33 1/3% of No more the roof area than 30 upon which the inches skylight is constructed. "Solar energy systems are exempt per California Government Code Section J)lone Sec.4. to read: Subdivision 3 of Subsection B of Section of the LAMC is amended 3. Roof Structures and Equipment fru.a: Roof structures for the housing of elevators, stairways, tianks, ventilating fabs or similar equipment required to operate and maintain the building, skylights, towers, steeples, flagpoles, chimneys, smokestacks, wireless masts, water tanks, silos, solar energy devices, or similar structures may be erected above the height limit specified in the district in which the property is located building height by up to five feet if, the structure is set back from the roof perimeter by five feet. for each foot such structure exceeds the height limit, an equal setback from the roof perimeter is provided, except that stainuays, chimneys and ventilation shafts shall not be required to be set back from the roof perimeter. Chimney, exhaust ducts. or any roof structure housing stairways, elevators or ventilation fans may also exceed the building height by up to five feet, and are not required to Qrovide a setback from the perimeter of

18 A-5 the roof. No portion of any roof structure as provided for above shall exceed the specified height limit by more than fivefeet, except that wwhere height is limited to seventy-five (75) feet, roof structures for the housing of elevators and stairways shall not exceed may exceed the building height by up to twenty (20) feet in height, and where height is limited to thirty (30) feet or forty-five {45) feet, such roof structures for the housing of elevators and stairways shall not exceed ma:;t exceed the building height by up to ten (1 0) feet in height No such structure or any other space above the specified height limit shall be allowed for the purpose of providing additional floor space. b. No portion of any roof structure~ provided for in pa-fa raph a of this subdivision, other than stainnays, chimneys or exhaust ducts, shall be located 'Nithin five (5) feet of the perimeter of the roof, and no such structure or any other space above the~specified height limit shall be allowed for the purpose of providing additional floor space. ', f fqltr.- In all zones, except the "A", "R", "CR", "C1" and "C1.5", a roof sign may also be erected above the specified height limit. (c) Structures solely supporting solar energy systems in all "A" and "R" zones may be erected above the building height by up to 3 feet, even if the building is built at or above the allowable building height*. Structures solely supporting solar energy systems in all "M" r "C" and "PF" zones, and in the R3, R4 and R5 zones where the building roof is flat, may be erected above the building height by up to 10 feet, even if the building is built at or above the allowable building height These structures are not required to provide a setback as described in paragraph (a) of this Subdivision. (*Solar energy systems are exempt per California Government Code Section ) Sec. 5. read: Subdivision 53 of Subsection W of Section of the LAMC is added to 53. Structures solely supporting solar energy systems not otherwise permitted. A Zoning Administrator may, upon application, permit structures that solely support solar energy systems that deviate from any regulation in the zoning code, such as height, lot coverage, and location. Sec. 6. The City Clerk shall certify...

19 COUNTY CLERK'S USE CITY OF LOS ANGELES OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, ROOM 360 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT NOTICE OF EXEMPTION (California Environmental Quality Act Section 15062) CITY CLERK'S USE Filing of this form is optional. If filed, the form shall be filed with the County Clerk, E. Imperial Highway, Norwalk, CA 90650, pursuant to Public Resources Code Section (b). Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section (d), the filing of this notice starts a 35-day statute of limitations on court challenges to the approval of the project. Failure to file this notice with the County Clerk results in the statute of limitations being extended to 180 days. LEAD CITY AGENCY City of Los Angeles Department of City Planning PROJECT TITLE '*Solar Zoning Ordinance PROJECT LOCATION '*Citywide LOG REFERENCE ENV CE I ' COUNCIL DISTRICT All DESCRIPTION OF NATURE, PURPOSE, AND BENEFICIARIES OF PROJECT: 3t The proposed ordinance modifies Sections 12.21, , and of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (lamc) to provide: (1) the following exceptions for structures that solely support solar energy systems: reductions in parking stall length and width; limited waivers for non-conforming parking lots; modified height exceptions; (2) a new conditional use for otherwise unallowed structures that solely support solar energy systems; and (3) other technical corrections. ~- NAME OF PERSON OR AGENCY CARRYING OUT PROJECT, IF OTHER THAN LEAD CITY AGENCY: " CONTACT PERSON '*Deborah Kahen EXEMPT STATUS: (Check One) AREA CODE!TELEPHONE NUMBER I $t EXT. STATE CEQA GUIDELINES CITY CEQA GUIDELINES o MINISTERIAL Sec Art. II, Sec. 2b o DEClARED EMERGENCY Sec Art. II, Sec. 2a (1) o EMERGENCY PROJECT Sec (b) & (c) Art. II, Sec. 2a (2) & (3) v" CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION Sec et seq. Art. Ill, Sec. 1 o GENERAL EXEMPTION Sec n/a Class 1, 5, 7, 8 Category Sections 15301, 15305, 15307, (State CEQA Guidelines) o OTHER (See Public Resources Code Sec (b) and set forth state and City guideline provision. JUSTIFICATION FOR PROJECT EXEMPTION: Per State of California CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15301, 15305, 15307, 15308, Classes 1, 5, 7, and 8, the ordinance is determined to constitute "negligible or no expansion of the use existing at the time the exemption is granted.", involves only minor alterations in land use limitations and do not have an impact on land use or density, an action by a regulatory agency for protection of natural resources, and is an action by a regulatory agency for protection of the environment. Per CEQA Guidelines, Section 15352, the passing of the ordinance by City Council is the final legislative action and constitutes an "approval" for purposes of CEQA. IF FILED BY APPLICANT, ATTACH CERTIFIED DOCUMENT ISSUED BY THE CITY PLANNING DEPARTMENT STATING THAT THE DEPARTMENT HAS FOUND THE PROJECT TO BE EXEMPT. f / FEE: l RECEIPT NO. I REC'D. BY DISTRIBUTION. (1) County Clerk, (2) C1ty Clerk, (3) Agency Record. IF FILED BY THE APPLICANT: 1 Dehort\h \<o...bel4 DATE Rev Rev Word