Ordinance No. 1000
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ORDINANCE NO. 1000
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VERNON AMENDING, CORRECTING, AND
CHANGING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF VERNON
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City
of Vernon was adopted by Ordinance No. 982 on April 18, 1989;
and
WHEREAS, certain corrections, additions, and amendments
are needed to improve the application of the Ordinance and to
clarify the intent of the City Council in implementing said
Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City of Vernon is required to adopt a
State-mandated "source reduction and recycling element" which
includes a "recycling component" and which suggests "...zoning,
and building code changes which encourage recycling of
materials" (Calif. Public Resources Code Sec. 41375).
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1:
Findinqs The City Council of the City of
Vernon hereby finds and determines that the recitals contained
hereinabove are true and correct.
SECTION 2:
Amendment to Section 26.2.9.
Section
26" 2 .14 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance defines
"Recycling" in very broad terms to include both "collection and
sorting of used products," as well as "conversion thereof into
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new products". But section 26.2.9 of the Zoning Ordinance then
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"Recycling" as a category of use under the
1 definition for "junk or salvage yard". The latter use is
2 limited by Section 26.3.9 to the Rendering (R) Overlay District.
3 Source reduction and recycling, as encouraged by State law, will
4 be enhanced if the definition of "recycling" is limited to
5 collection and sorting, so that a new category of use for a
6 "recycled materials processing facility" can be permitted in the
7 General Industry (M) Zone. In order to accomplish that, the
8 definition for "junk or salvage yard" needs to be amended to
9 delete the reference to "converting or otherwise processing" the
10 materials in solid wastes.
11 Section 26.2.9 is amended to read as follows:
12 Sec. 26.2.9. Definitions (J-K).
13 Junk or salvaqe yard shall mean an auto wrecker or any
14 business dealing in, selling, or buying for resale, or recycling
15 of materials such as scrap metal, second hand metal of any kind,
16 rags, paper, bottles, wooden pallets, cardboard, plastics or
17 comparable matter, but shall not include a yard ancillary to an
18 industrial use. Junk or Salvaqe Yard shall also mean a facility
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20 materials in the solid wastes, or transferring the solid wastes
21 directly from smaller to larger vehicles for transport.
22 SECTION 3: Amendment to Section 26.2.14. Section
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24 "recycling" in terms which need to be limited to "collection and
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26 2, above. A new definition for a "Recycled materials processing
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section 26.2.14 is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 26.2.14. Definitions (R).
Recycled materials processinq facility shall mean a
facility which processes recycled materials in order to convert
and redistribute them as raw materials for recycled products or
in order to convert them and manufacture a product made wholly
or partly from recycled materials. However, a recycled
materials processinq facility shall not include a use ancillary
to an industrial use.
Recyclinq shall mean the collection or sorting of used
products such as newspapers, corrugated cardboard, cans, metals,
glass, plastic, tires, oil, batteries, etc. in order to sell or
distribute the recycled materials for the purpose of conversion
to a raw material andlor making a recycled product.
[All other definitions under Section 26.2.14 shall
remain unchanged.]
SECTION 4: Amendment to section 26.3.5-2. Because of
a typographical error, section 26.3.5-2, subparagraph (b), needs
to have a cross-reference to another section corrected.
section 26.3.5-2 is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 26.3.5-2. Permitted uses. (Opening paragraph
shall remain unchanged.)
[(a) shall remain unchanged.]
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(b) Residential dwellinq, single familY or independent
facility in accordance with Sec. 26.4.5-8.
[(c) through (i) shall remain unchanged.]
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SECTION 5: Amendment to Section 26.3.5-3. For the
reasons set forth in Section 2, above, Subparagraph (k) will be
added to allow for a "recycled materials processing facility" in
the General Industry (M) Zone subject to a conditional use
permit.
Sec. 26.3.5-3 is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 26.3.5-3. Uses which may be permitted by
condi tional use permi t. (Opening paragraph shall remain
unchanged. )
[(a) through (j) shall remain unchanged.]
(k) Recycled materials processinq facility.
SECTION 6: Amendment of section 26.4.6-4. Subparagraph
(c) of section 26.4.6-4 was designed to require a non-conforming
building or use to bring its existing loading docks into
conformity with the loading dock size requirements (set forth in
Section 26.4.2-8) within five years of the date of its adoption.
However, because the word "size" was inadvertently omitted,
section 26.4.6-4 can be read to mean that a non-conforming
building or use must also add the required number of loading
docks set forth in section 26.4.2-7.
In order to avoid such a misconstruction and to clarify
the intent of the City Council of the City of Vernon, section
26.4.6-4 is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 26.4.6-4. Inadequate off-street parking, access
or loading: (Opening paragraph shall remain unchanged.)
[(a) and (b) shall remain unchanged.]
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(c) Where insufficient space exists on the lot or
parcel, the existing loading docks shall comply with the size
requirements of the off-street loading provisions of this Zoning
Ordinance at the time of any changes in use, occupancy,
expansion, structural alteration of the building or within five
(5) years of the effective date of this Zoning Ordinance,
whichever shall occur first.
SECTION 7: Amendment of section 26.5.2-7. section
26.5.2-7 requires that the holder of a conditional use permit
apply for an extension if the utilization of the permit does not
begin within one year. It was intended that the application for
an extension be filed prior to the expiration of the year;
however, the section can be read to allow for the filing of an
application for an extension after one year has expired and
allowing the resurrection of a permit which would otherwise have
been null and void.
section 26.5.2-7 is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 26.5.2-7. Time limit. Any conditional use permit
approved by the City Council shall become nul1 and void, unless
an extension is approved by the city Council, if:
[(a) and (b) shall remain unchanged.]
(c) The City Council may grant extensions of time, but
not more than one (1) year at a time without a public hearing,
and not unless the application for the extension was filed prior
to the expiration of the applicable time period.
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SECTION 8: Amendment to section 26.5.2-9. Because of
an incorrect reference to a public agency in subparagraph
(b) (5), that provision needs to be corrected and clarified.
section 26.5.2-9 is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 26.5.2-9. standard conditions for specific
facilities. (Opening paragraph shall remain unchanged.)
[(a) and its subparagraphs shall remain unchanged.]
(b) Hazardous waste treatment facility and junk or
salvage yard.
[(1) through (4) shall remain unchanged.]
(5) The facility shall have received a permit from the
South Coast Air Quality Management District and any other State
or federal agency as required.
[(c) and its subparagraphs shall remain unchanged.]
SECTION 9: Amendment of section 26.5.2-11. When the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the city of Vernon was adopted
on April 18, 1989, a paragraph was inadvertently deleted which
had been added to section 26.5.2-11, Existing Uses, by section
11 of Ordinance No. 979 (an amendment to the Interim
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance). That provision, in substance,
will be reinserted to reflect the original intent of the City
Council.
section 26.5.2-11 is amended to read as follows:
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Use Permit pursuant to Vernon City Code, Chapter 18A.
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SECTION 10: Repeal of Chat>ter 24. Trailer Camos. of
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the Vernon City Code The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
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contains provisions controlling the use of land in the City of
Vernon and section 26.4.1 thereof provides that "No motel,
hotel, trailer or trailer park shall be permitted."
Consequently, Chapter 24 of the Vernon City Code entitled
"Trailer Camps" (consisting of sections 24.1 through 24.17) has
been repealed by implication pursuant to section 7 of Ordinance
No. 982. Nevertheless, said Chapter 24 will not be deleted from
the Vernon city Code unless it is specifically repealed.
Therefore, Chapter 24, Trailer Camps, of the Vernon City Code,
is hereby repealed.
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SECTION 11: Any ordinance, part of an ordinance, or
code section in conflict with this ordinance is hereby repealed.
SECTION 12: If any section, subsection, sentence,
clause, or phrase or word of this ordinance is for any reason
held to be void or unconstitutional, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance;
it being the intention of the City Council of the city of Vernon
to adopt and pass this ordinance and each section, subsection,
sentence, clause or phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that
one or more of the sections, subsections, clauses, sentences or
phrases thereof may be declared void or unconstitutional.
SECTION 13: There being no newspaper printed,
published or circulated in the City of Vernon, the city Clerk is
hereby directed to certify to the passage of this ordinance and
shall post the same, or cause the same to be posted, within
fifteen (15) days after its passage in accordance with section
36933 of the Government Code, in three (3) of the most public
places in the City of Vernon, to wit: the northwest corner of
38th Street and Santa Fe Avenue, the northeast corner of Leonis
Boulevard and Pacific Boulevard, and on the bulletin board in
the lobby of the City Hall of said City, located at 4305 Santa
Fe Avenue, all in the City of Vernon, County of Los Angeles,
State of California.
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SECTION 14: This ordinance shall be in full force and
effect thirty (30) days from and after its passage of the same.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this a~rJday of October, 1991.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
I, BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk of the City of
Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance, being
Ordinance No. 1000, was duly and regularly introduced at a
regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Vernon, held
on Tuesday, October 1. 1991. and thereafter finally adopted at a
regular meeting of
said City Council
held on Tuesday,
OctoberJt. 1991, and thereafter was duly signed by the Mayor of
the City of Vernon, by the following vote:
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AYES: Five
Councilmen: Halburg, Ybarra, Davis
Gonzales, McCormick
NOES: None
Councilmen: None
ABSENT: None
Councilmen: None
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BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk
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SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTS
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
PROPOSED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
LEAD AGENCY:
city of Vernon
PROJECT TITLE:
zoning Ordinance Amendment
PROJECT LOCATION:
city of Vernon, CA 90058
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The City of Vernon proposes certain
amendments to the city of Vernon
Comprehensive zoning Ordinance.
These amendments are proposed to
clarify the regulations governing
recycling facilities and to correct
typographical errors resulting from
the comprehensive zoning ordinance
amendment accomplished in 1989
(Ordinance No. 982). Specifically,
these amendments involve the
following changes:
Revising the definition of "junk or
salvage yard" (Sec. 26.2.9) to
eliminate references to conversion
or other processing of materials.
Adding a definition of "recycled
materials processing facility" (Sec.
26.2.14) .
correcting the cross reference in
Sec. 26.3.5-2(b) to read Sec.
26.4.5-8.
Adding "recycled materials
processing facility" as a
conditionally permitted use in the
General Industry (M) zone (Sec.
26.3.5-3) .
Adding the word "size" to Sec.
26.4.6-4 to correct a typographical
error.
PROPOSED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
FINDING:
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Adding language to Sec. 26.5.2-7 to
clarify that a time extension
request for a conditional use permit
must be applied for prior to
expiration of the authorization.
Correcting a typographical error and
clarifying the standard conditions
for a conditional use permit for a
hazardous waste treatment facility
and junk or salvage yard. (Sec.
26.5.2 -9) .
Inserting provisions for continuance
of existing uses which under current
conditions would require a
conditional use permit. These
provisions were inadvertently
deleted during the 1989
comprehensive zoning ordinance
amendment (Sec. 26.5.2-11).
Repealing Chapter 24 of the Vernon
ci ty Code relating to "trailer
camps II since the zoning ordinance
does not permit such uses.
This project involves only the
adoption of the zoning ordinance
amendments cited above. No specific
development projects are being
contemplated or considered.
Based on the analysis contained in
the Initial study, the City finds
that the proposed project will not
result in any potentially
significant, adverse environmental
effects.
INITIAL STUDY
CIlY OF VERNON
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
August 28, 1991
This Initial Study has been prepared to examine the potential environmental
impacts associated with amending the City of Vernon Zoning Ordinance, as
described below. This document has been prepared pursuant to and in
conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
Guidelines (Public Resources Code, Sections 21000 et seq. and the California
Code of Regulations, Section 15000 et seq.);.
A previous EIR (SCH No. 89021517) was certified for the Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance Amendment accomplished in 1989 (certified by the City
Council on April 18, 1989). That EIR is incorporated herein by reference.
Project Description
The City of Vemon proposes certain amendments to the City of Vernon
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. These amendments are proposed to clarify
the regulations governing recycling facilities and to correct typographical errors
resulting from the comprehensive zoning ordinance amendment accomplished in'
1989 (Ordinance No. 982). Specifically, these amendments involve the following
changes:
o Revising the definition of "junk or salvage yard" (Sec. 26.2.9) to eliminate
references to conversion or other processing of materials.
o Adding a definition of "recycled materials processing facility" (Sec. 26.2.14)
o Correcting the cross reference in See 26.3.5-2(b) to read Sec. 26.4.5-8.
o Adding "recycled materials processing facility" as a conditionally permitted use
in the General Industry (M) zone.
o Adding the word "size" to Sec. 26.4.6-4 to correct a typographical error.
o Adding language to Sec. 26.5.2-7 to clarify that a time extension request for a
conditional use permit must be applied for prior to expiration of the
au thorization.
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Correcting a typographical error and clarifying the standard conditions
for a conditional use permit for a hazardous waste treatment facility
and a junk or salvage yard. (Sec. 26.5.2-9).
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o Inserting provisions for continuance of existing uses which under current
conditions would require a conditional use permit. These provisions were
inadvertently deleted during the 1989 comprehensive zoning ordinance
amendment (Sec. 26.5.2-11).
o Repealing Chapter 24 of the Vemon City Code relating to "trailer camps"
since the zoning ordinance does not permit such uses.
This project involves only the adoption of the zoning ordinance amendments
cited above. No specific development projects are contemplated or considered
by this Initial Study.
Environmental Findings
Based on the analysis contained in this Initial Study, the City fInds that the
proposed project will not result in any potentially significant, adverse
environmental effects. Therefore, the City proposes adoption of a Negative
Declaration for the 'project. '
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INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY
I. Background
1. Name of Proponent.
('ity of VernOn
2. Address and Phone Number of Proponent:
(?n) 4:iR~-RR11
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Vernon, CA 90058
3. Date of Environmental Assessment: A118J1~t 18, 1991
4. Agency Requiring Assessment: rity Qf VPTnnn
5. Name of Proposal, if applicable: 70ning Ornin::lnrp A mpnnmpnt
6. Location of Proposal:
II. Environmental Impacts
(Explanations of all "yes," "maybe," and "no" answers are provided on
attached sheets.)
m Maybe No
1. Earth. Will the proposal result in:
a. Unstable earth conditions or in
changes in geologic substructures?
b. Disruptions, displacements, compac-
tion or overcovering of the soil?
c. Substantial change in topography
or ground surface relief features?
d. The destruction, covering or modi-
fication of any unique geologic or
physical features?
e. Any substantial increase in wind or
water erosion of soils, either on or
off site?
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f. Changes in deposition or erosion
of beach sands, or changes in
siltation, deposition or erosion
which may modify the channel of a
river or steam or the bed of the
ocean or any bay, inlet or lake? -X
g. Exposure of people or property
to geologic 'hazards such as earth-
quakes, landSlides, mudslides,
ground failure, or similar hazards? -X
2. Air. Will the proposal result in:
a. Substantial air emissions or
deterioration of ambient air
quality? -L
b. The creation of objectionable
odors? -L
c. Alteration of air movement,
moisture, or temperature, or any
change in climate, whether locally
or regionally? -X
3. Water. Will the proposal result in:
a. Substantial changes in currents, or
the course or direction of water
movements, in either marine or
fresh waters? --X.
b. Substantial changes in absorption
rates, drainage patterns, or the
rate and amount of surface runoff? .x
c. Alterations to the course or flow
of flood waters? -X
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d. Change in the amount of surface
water in any water body? -X
e. Discharge into surface waters, or
in any alteration of surface water
quality, including, but not limited
to, temperature, dissolved oxygen
or turbidity? -X
f. Alteration of the direction or rate
of flow of ground waters? -X
g. Change in the quantity of ground
waters, either through direct addi- ,'.
tions or withdrawals, or through
interception of an aquifer by cuts
or excavations? -X
h. Substantial reduction in the amount
of water otherwise available for
public water supplies? .x.
1. Exposure of people or property
to water-related hazards such as
flooding or tidal waves? .x.
J. Significant changes in the tem-
perature, flow or chemical
content of surface thermal springs? -X
4. Plant Life. Will the proposal result in:
a. Change in the diversity of species,
or number of any native species of
plants (including trees, shrubs,
grass, crops, and aquatic plants)? .x.
b. Reduction of the numbers of any
unique, rare, or endangered species
of plants? .x
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c. Introduction of new species of
plants into an area of native
vegetation, or in a barrier to the
normal replenishment of existing
species?
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d. Substantial reduction in acreage
of any agricultural crop?
-X.
5. Animal Life. Will the proposal result
in:
a. Change in the diversity of species,
or numbers of any species of animals
(birds, land animals including rep-
tiles, fish and shellfish, benthic
organisms or insects)?
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b. Reduction of the numbers of any
unique, rare or endangered species
of animals?
..x
c. Deterioration to existing fish or
wildlife habitat?
-X.
6. Noise. Will the proposal result in:
a. Increases in existing noise levels?
-X.
b. Exposure of people to severe noise
levels?
-X..
7. Light and Glare. Will the proposal
produce substantial new light or glare?
-X.
8. Land Use. Will the proposal result in a
substantial alteration of the present or
planned land use of an area?
-X.
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9. Natural Resources. Will the proposal
result in:
a. Substantial increase in the rate of
use of any natural resources?
...x
b. Substantial depletion of any non-
renewable natural resource?
...x.
10. Risk of Upset. Will the proposal
involve:
a. A risk of an explosion or the release
of hazardous substances (including,
but not limited to, oil, pesticides,
chemicals or radiation) in the event
of an accident or upset conditions?
...x
b. Possible interference with an emerg-
ency response plan or an emergency
evacuation plan?
-X.
11. Population. Will the proposal alter
the location, distribution, density, or
growth rate of the human population of
an area?
-X.
12. Housing. Will the proposal affect
existing housing or create a demand for
additional housing?
...x
13. Transportation/Circulation. Will the
proposal result in:
a. Generation of substantial additional
vehicular movement?
...x
b. Effects on existing parking facili-
ties, or demand for new parking?
...x
c. Substantial impact upon existing
transportation systems?
...x
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d. Alterations to present patterns of
circulation or movement of people
and/or goods?
-X
e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or
air traffic?
-X
f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor
vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians?,
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14. Public Services. Will the proposal have
substantial effect upon, or result in a
need for new or altered governmental
services in any of the following areas:
a. Fire protection? -X
b. Police protection? -X
c. Schools? ..x
d. Parks or other recreational
facilities? -X
e. Maintenance of public facilities,
including roads? ..x
f. Other governmental services? ..x
15. Energy. Will the proposal result in:
a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel
or energy? .x
b. Substantial increase in demand
upon existing sources of energy,
or require the development of new
sources of energy? .x
16. Utilities. Will the proposal result in
a need for new systems, or substantial
alterations to the following utilities:
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a. Power or natural gas? -X
b. Communications systems? -X
c. Water? -.X
d. Sewer or septic tanks? --X.
e. Storm water drainage? -.X
f. Solid waste and disposal? -.X
17. Human Health. Will the proposal
result in:
a. Creation of any health hazard or
potential health hazard (excluding
mental health)? -X
b. Exposure of people to potential
health hazards? -X
18. Aesthetics. Will the proposal result
in the obstruction of any scenic vista
or view open to the public, or will the
proposal result in the creation of an
aesthetically offensive site open to
public view?
-X
19. Recreation. Will the proposal result in
an impact upon the quality or quantity
of existing recreational opportunities?
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20. Cultural Resources.
a. Will the proposal result in the
alteration of or the destruction
of a prehistoric or historic
archaeological site?
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b. Will the proposal result in adverse
physical or aesthetic effects to a
prehistoric or historic building,
structure, or object? -.X
c. Does the proposal have the potential
to cause a physical change which
would affect unique ethnic cultural
values? -.X
d. Will the proposal restrict existing
religious or sacred uses within the
potential ,impact area? -X
21. Mandatory Findings of Significance.
a. Does the project have the potential
to degrade the quality of the
environment, substantially reduce
the habitat of a fish or wildlife
species, cause a fish or wildlife
population to drop below self
sustaining levels, threaten to
eliminate a plant or animal or
eliminate important examples of
the major periods of California
history or prehistory? -X-
b. Does the project have the potential
to achieve short-term, to the
disadvantage of long-term, environ-
mental goals? (A short-term
impact on the environment is one
which occurs in a relatively brief,
definitive period of time while long-
term impacts will endure well into
the future.) -X
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c. Does the project have impacts which
are individually limited, but cumu-
latively considerable? (A project's
impact on two or more separate
resources may be relatively small,
but where the effect of the total of
those impacts on the environment
is significant.)
...x.
d. Does the project have environmental
effects which will cause substan-
tial adverse effects on human beings,
either directly or indirectly?
...x
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ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a
significant effect on the environment, and a
NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
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I find that although the proposed project could have
a significant effect on the environment, there will not
be a significant effect in this case because the
mitigation measures described on attached sheets have
been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WILL
BE PREPARED.
I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect
on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
is required.
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EXPLANATION OF CHECKLIST RESPONSES
1. Earth
a through g. This project involves only the adoption of the zoning ordinance
amendments described above. No specific development project is under
consideration. Thus, no changes to the physical environment are associated with
this project.
The amendments will facilitate development of new industrial activities (recycling
facilities). Individual development projects will be subject to site-specific
environmental- review at the time a development application is submitted to the
City.
2. Air
a and b. This project involves only the adoption of the zoning ordinance
amendments described above. No specific development project is under
consideration. Thus, no changes to the physical environment are associated with
this project.
Future recycling facilities allowed by zoning provisions have the potential to
generate stationary and mobile source pollutant emissions, and to create
objectionable odors. The level of impact will depend upon the size of the facility
and specific operating characteristics. Individual development projects will be
subject to site-specific environmental review at the time a development
application is submitted to the City. Mitigation measures will be incorporated
into project conditions of approval as necessary.
c. No changes to the physical environment are associated with this project. Thus,
no changes to the climate will result.
3. Water
a through j. This project involves only the adoption of the zoning ordinance
amendments described above. No specific development project is under
consideration. Thus, no changes to the physical environment (no discharge into
waters, no consumption of water resources, no water course alteration, etc.) are
associated with this project.
The amendments will facilitate development of new industrial activities (recycling
facilities) which have the potential to consume water resources and to increase
urban runoff. No other potential future water related impacts are anticipated
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since Vernon is a completely urbanized City. Individual development projects will
be subject to site-specific environmental review at the time a development
application is submitted to the City.
4. Plant Life
a through d. This project involves only the adoption of the zoning ordinance
amendments described above. No specific development project is under
consideration. Thus, no changes to the physical environment are associated with
this project.
The Vernon General Plan does not identify any unique plant resources in the
City. Thus, development projects facilitated by the ordinance amendments will
not adversely impact plant life.
5. Animal Life
a through c. This project involves only the adoption of the zoning ordinance
amendments described above. No specific development project is under
consideration. Thus, no changes to the physical environment are associated with
this project.
The Vernon General Plan does not identify any unique animal resources in the
City. Thus, development projects facilitated by the ordinance amendments will
not adversely impact animal life.
6. Noise
a and b. This project involves only the adoption of the zoning ordinance
amendments described above. No specific development project is under
consideration. Thus, no changes to the noise environment are associated with
this project.
Future recycling facilities permitted under the new ordinance provisions have the
potential to create new noise sources. Individual development projects will be
subject to site-specific environmental review at the time a development
application is submitted to the City. Also, existing zoning ordinance noise
control standards will be in force to mitigate potential impacts.
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7. Light and Glare.
This project involves only the adoption of the zoning ordinance amendments
described above. No specific development project is under consideration. Thus,
no changes to the physical environment are associated with this project.
Future recycling facilities permitted under the new ordinance provisions have the
potential to create new sources of light and glare. Individual development
projects will be subject to site-specific environmental review at the time a
development application is submitted to the City. Mitigation will be applied as
necessary on an individual project basis.
8. Land Use
The proposed amendments will allow for changes in land use practices in Vemon
as follows:
o Allowing recycled materials processing facilities in the M zOne, subject to
conditional use permit approval; and
o Allowing for the continuation of existing uses which, under the provisions of
zoning ordinance, would now require issuance of a conditional use permit.
The M zoning district corresponds to the "General Industrial" General Plan land
use category. General Plan land use policy specifically prohibits junk yards
within this category. The City proposes the "recycled materials processing
facility" definition to distinguish between junk yard uses and recycling facilities
and thereby allow recycling facilities in the M zone. The City considers this
change consistent with General Plan policy since recycling facilities represent
uses considered compatible with the intent of the General Industrial land use
category. All recycling facility development proposals will be subject to
conditional use permit review.
With regard to continuance of existing uses which would now require a
conditional use permit, the City intended for this provision to be included in the
1989 comprehensive zoning ordinance amendment. However, it was inadvertently
omitted during the revision process. Amending the ordinance to now include the
provision does not represent a change in existing City land use policy or
practices.
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9. Natural Resources
a and b. This project involves only the adoption of the zoning ordinance
amendments described above. No specific development project is under
consideration. Thus, no changes to the physical environment (no consumption of
natural resources) are associated with this project.
The amendments will facilitate development of recycling facilities which have the
potential to decrease public consumption of natural resources (wood, metal
products, petroleum products, etc.) by increasing the reuse of plastics, paper
products, scrap metal, and the like. This impact is considered beneficial.
Recycling facilities will use natural resources (energy and water) in recycling
processes. Individual development projects will be subject to site-specific
environmental review at the time a development application is submitted to the
City to determine the rate of resource use and the level of iwpact.
10. Risk of Upset
a and b. This project involves only the adoption of the zoning ordinance
amendments described above. No specific development project is under
consideration. Thus, no potential risks in the form of hazardous materials, fire
hazards, or other man-made or natural hazards will be created.
Future recycling facilities permitted under the new ordinance provisions have the
potential to create new potential sources for urban fires or similar upset events.
Individual development projects will be subject to site-specific environmental
review at the time a development application is submitted to the City.
Mitigation will be applied as necessary on an individual project basis.
11. Population
The amendments to not involve changing the zoning maps or land use policy in
any manner that would allow for alterations in the City's population.
12. Housing
The amendments include a proposal to repeal Chapter 24 of the Veroon City
Code relating to "trailer camps" since the zoning ordinance does not permit such
uses. Since trailer camps currently are not a permitted form of housing, this
amendment will not adversely affect existing housing resources. This change
reflects current City policy and practice.
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13. Transportation/Circulation
a through f. This project involves only the adoption of the zoning ordinance
amendments described above. No specific development project is under
consideration. Thus, no change in the amount of traffic moving through Vemon
will result directly from this project.
Future recycling facilities permitted under the new ordinance provisions have the
potential to generate increased traffic volumes due to the operating
characteristics of such facilities. Individual development projects will be subject
to site-specific environmental review at the time a development application is
submitted to the City. Traffic studies niay be required to assess project-specific
levels of impact. Mitigation will be applied as necessary on an individual project
basis.
14. Public Services
a through f. This project involves only the adoption of the zoning ordinance
amendments described above. No specific development project is under
consideration. Thus, no change in demand for public services will result directly
from this project.
Future recycling facilities permitted under the new ordinance provisions have the
potential to demand increased levels of fire protection and law enforcement
services, and may result in an incremental increase in wear and tear on City
streets. Individual development projects will be subject to site-specific
environmental review at the time a development application is submitted to the
City. Mitigation will be applied as necessary on an individual project basis.
15. Energy
a and b. This project involves only the adoption of the zoning ordinance
amendments described above. No specific development project is under
consideration. Thus, no changes to the physical environment (no consumption of
energy resources) are associated with this project.
Recycling facilities will use energy resources (electricity, natural gas, petroleum
products) in recycling processes. Individual development projects will be subject
to site-specific environmental review at the time a development application is
submitted to the City to determine the rate of energy use and the level of
impact.
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16. Utilities
a through f. This project involves only the adoption of the zoning ordinance
amendments described above. No specific development project is under
consideration. Thus, no change in demand for utility services or infrastructure
will result directly from this project.
Future recycling facilities permitted under the new ordinance provisions have the
potential to demand increased utility service and infrastructure. Individual
development projects will be subject to site-specific environmental review at the
time a development application is submitted to the City. Mitigation will be
applied as necessary on an individual project basis.
17. Human Health
a and b. This project involves only the adoption of the zoning ordinance ,',
amendments described above. No specific development project is under
consideration. Thus, no potential risks to human health will result.
Future recycling facilities permitted under the new ordinance provisions have the
potential to create hazardous working conditions. Individual development
projects will be subject to site-specific environmental review at the time a
development application is submitted to the City. Mitigation, including
compliance with state and federal work safety regulations, will be applied as
necessary on an individual project basis.
18. Aesthetics
This project involves only the adoption of the zoning ordinance amendments
described above. No specific development project is under consideration. Thus,
the proposal will not result in any adverse aesthetic impacts.
Future recycling facilities permitted under the new ordinance provisions, and the
continuance of existing uses permitted by Sec. 26.5.2-11, have the potential to
result in unsightly uses. Individual development projects will be subject to
site-specific environmental review at the time a development application is
submitted to the City. Mitigation, including compliance with zoning regulations
relating to screening and property maintenance, will be applied as necessary on
an individual project basis.
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19. Recreation
This project involves only the adoption of the zoning ordinance amendments
described above. No specific development project is under consideration. Thus,
the proposal will not place demands on recreational resources.
Vernon is an industrial city with limited recreation resources. New industrial
development facilitated by the ordinance amendments are not expected to
demand additional recreational opportunities.
20. Cultural Resources
a through d. Neither the previous zoning ordinance EIR nor the General Plan
identify any significant cultural resources in Vemon.
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