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Beverly Hills, CA Code of Ordinances
CITY CODE of BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA
ORDINANCES PENDING REVIEW FOR CODIFICATION
TITLE 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
TITLE 2 ADMINISTRATION, PERSONNEL, AND PROCEDURES
TITLE 3 TAXATION, FINANCE, PURCHASING, AND RISK MANAGEMENT
TITLE 4 REGULATION OF CERTAIN TYPES OF BUSINESSES AND ACTIVITIES
TITLE 5 PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE, AND SANITATION
TITLE 6 UTILITIES AND FRANCHISES
TITLE 7 TRAFFIC, PARKING, AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
TITLE 8 PARKS, STREETS, AND OTHER PUBLIC PROPERTY
TITLE 9 BUILDING AND PROPERTY HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS
TITLE 10 PLANNING AND ZONING
CHAPTER 1 PLANNING COMMISSION
CHAPTER 2 SUBDIVISIONS
CHAPTER 3 ZONING
ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS
ARTICLE 2. PURPOSE, CONFLICTS, COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT OF PROVISIONS
ARTICLE 2.5. PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS
ARTICLE 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES; PERMITTED AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES
ARTICLE 4. ONE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (R-1)
ARTICLE 5. ONE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (R-1.X)
ARTICLE 6. ONE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (R-1.5)
ARTICLE 7. ONE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (R-1.5X)
ARTICLE 8. ONE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (R-1.5X2)
ARTICLE 9. ONE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (R-1.6X)
ARTICLE 10. ONE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (R-1.7X)
ARTICLE 11. ONE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (R-1.8X)
ARTICLE 12. MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL ZONE (R-4)
ARTICLE 12.3. MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL-COMMERCIAL PARKING ZONE (RMCP)
ARTICLE 12.5. INCENTIVES FOR CONSTRUCTING MULTIPLE-FAMILY HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY OR DISABLED
ARTICLE 12.7. SPECIAL NEEDS HOUSING OVERLAY ZONE
ARTICLE 12.8. MULTIPLE-FAMILY CONGREGATE HOUSING FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED PERSONS
ARTICLE 13. RESIDENTIAL INCOME AND MULTIPLE DWELLING ZONE (R-4X1)
ARTICLE 14. MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL ZONE (R-4X2)
ARTICLE 15. MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL ZONE (R-3)
ARTICLE 15.2. RESIDENTIAL DENSITY BONUS
ARTICLE 15.3. RESIDENTIAL PARKING ZONE (R-4-P)
ARTICLE 15.5. BEVERLY HILLS HOTEL SPECIFIC PLAN AREA
ARTICLE 15.6. BEVERLY HILLS GARDENS SPECIFIC PLAN AREA
ARTICLE 15.7. 9900 WILSHIRE SPECIFIC PLAN
ARTICLE 15.8. BEVERLY HILTON SPECIFIC PLAN
ARTICLE 15.9. ONE BEVERLY HILLS OVERLAY SPECIFIC PLAN
ARTICLE 16. COMMERCIAL ZONE (C-3)
ARTICLE 16.2. COMMERCIAL-TRANSITION ZONE (C-3T-1)
ARTICLE 16.3. COMMERCIAL-TRANSITION ZONE (C-3T-2)
ARTICLE 16.4. COMMERCIAL-TRANSITION ZONE (C-3T-3)
ARTICLE 16.5. RESTRICTED USES IN PEDESTRIAN ORIENTED AREAS
ARTICLE 16.6. CHEVAL BLANC BEVERLY HILLS SPECIFIC PLAN
ARTICLE 17. COMMERCIAL ZONE (C-3A)
ARTICLE 18. COMMERCIAL ZONE (C-3B)
ARTICLE 18.2. COMMERCIAL RETAIL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY ZONE (C-R-PD)
ARTICLE 18.4. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
ARTICLE 18.5. MEDICAL USE OVERLAY ZONE (C-PD-M)
ARTICLE 18.6. ENTERTAINMENT OFFICE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY ZONE (E-O-PD)
ARTICLE 18.7. MIXED USE (MU) OVERLAY ZONE
ARTICLE 19. COMMERCIAL ZONE (C-4) (Rep. by Res., 4-27-1967)
ARTICLE 19.3. MIXED USE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY ZONE (M-PD-2)
ARTICLE 19.5. TRANSITION BETWEEN COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL USES
ARTICLE 19.6. ADAPTIVE REUSE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY ZONE (C-3 (AR))
ARTICLE 19.8. MIXED USE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY ZONE (M-PD-3)
ARTICLE 19.9. MIXED USE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY ZONE (M-PD-4)
ARTICLE 19.95. MIXED USE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY ZONE
ARTICLE 20. COMMERCIAL ZONE (C-5)
ARTICLE 20.3. PUBLIC SERVICE ZONE (P-S)
ARTICLE 21. INDUSTRIAL ZONE (M-2S) (Rep. by Ord. 94-O-2193, eff. 3-4-1994)
ARTICLE 22. RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION ZONE
ARTICLE 22.1. PUBLIC SCHOOL ZONE (S)
ARTICLE 23. TRANSPORTATION ZONES (T-1, T-2)
ARTICLE 23.5. TRANSPORTATION OVERLAY ZONE (T-O)
ARTICLE 24. SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE CENTRAL AREA OF THE CITY
ARTICLE 24.5. CENTRAL R-1 PERMITS
ARTICLE 25. SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE HILLSIDE AREA OF THE CITY
ARTICLE 25.5. HILLSIDE R-1 PERMIT
ARTICLE 26. SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR TROUSDALE ESTATES
ARTICLE 26.5. TROUSDALE R-1 PERMIT
ARTICLE 27. OTHER USE AND BUILDING RESTRICTIONS
ARTICLE 27.7. ADULT ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESSES
ARTICLE 28. MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
ARTICLE 28.5. R-4 PERMITS
ARTICLE 28.6. HOTEL REGULATIONS
ARTICLE 28.8. COMMERCIAL HOTEL OVERLAY ZONE (C-H (O))
ARTICLE 29. REGULATION OF TREES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
ARTICLE 30. ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION, ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW, DESIGN REVIEW, AND PROCEDURE
ARTICLE 31. DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW
ARTICLE 32. HISTORIC PRESERVATION
10-3-3201: TITLE:
10-3-3202: DEFINITIONS:
10-3-3203: INTENT, PURPOSE AND AUTHORIZATION:
10-3-3204: ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES:
10-3-3205: PERMIT REQUIRED:
10-3-3206: MINIMUM MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS:
10-3-3207: CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION:
10-3-3208: POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION:
10-3-3209: PRESERVATION INCENTIVES:
10-3-3210: ESTABLISHMENT OF THE INVENTORY OF ELIGIBLE PROPERTIES:
10-3-3211: ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS REGISTER OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES:
10-3-3212: LANDMARK DESIGNATION CRITERIA:
10-3-3213: HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGNATION CRITERIA:
10-3-3214: STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN HISTORIC DISTRICTS:
10-3-3215: LANDMARK OR HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGNATION PROCEEDINGS:
10-3-3216: AMENDMENT OR RESCISSION OF LANDMARK OR HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGNATION:
10-3-3217: DEMOLITION, ALTERATION, OR RELOCATION OF PROPERTY WHILE DESIGNATION PROCEEDINGS ARE PENDING; TEMPORARY PROTECTIONS:
10-3-3218: HOLD PERIOD FOR PERMITS TO ALTER CERTAIN BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND OBJECTS FORTY FIVE YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER:
10-3-3219: CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS:
10-3-3220: CERTIFICATE OF ECONOMIC HARDSHIP:
10-3-3221: CERTIFICATE OF INELIGIBILITY:
10-3-3222: APPEALS; FINALITY OF DECISIONS REGARDING CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS, CERTIFICATES OF ECONOMIC HARDSHIP, AND CERTIFICATES OF INELIGIBILITY:
10-3-3223: HISTORIC PROPERTY DISCLOSURE:
10-3-3224: LIMITED APPLICABILITY TO RENOVATIONS OF PROPERTIES REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH SECRETARY OF INTERIOR STANDARDS:
10-3-3225: ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES:
10-3-3226: PREEXISTING ENTITLEMENTS AND BUILDING PERMITS:
10-3-3227: FEES:
10-3-3228: WAIVER OF IN LIEU FEES:
10-3-3229: CITY OWNED PROPERTIES; SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTIES:
10-3-3230: DANGEROUS AND IMMEDIATELY DANGEROUS PROPERTIES:
ARTICLE 32.5. HISTORIC INCENTIVE PERMIT
ARTICLE 33. IN LIEU PARKING
ARTICLE 34. COMMERCIAL-RETAIL OVERLAY ZONE (C-R)
ARTICLE 35. OPEN AIR DINING
ARTICLE 36. MINOR ACCOMMODATIONS TO CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
ARTICLE 36.5. OVERNIGHT STAY PERMITS
ARTICLE 36.7. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION PROCEDURES FOR DISABLED PERSONS
ARTICLE 37. VARIANCES
ARTICLE 38. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
ARTICLE 39. AMENDMENTS
ARTICLE 40. GENERAL PLAN
ARTICLE 41. NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS AND USES
ARTICLE 42. DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURES
ARTICLE 43. HOME OCCUPATIONS
ARTICLE 44. R-1 DESIGN REVIEW
ARTICLE 45. RADIO AND TELEVISION ANTENNAS AND WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA FACILITIES
ARTICLE 46. DISASTER RECONSTRUCTION PERMIT:
ARTICLE 47. CANNABIS PROHIBITIONS AND REGULATIONS
Article 48. Inclusionary And Replacement Housing Requirements For Residential Development
ARTICLE 49. OBJECTIVE STANDARDS FOR HOUSING PROJECTS AND URBAN LOT SPLITS IN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES PURSUANT TO SENATE BILL 9
ARTICLE 50. ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
CHAPTER 4 ZONING; SIGNS
CHAPTER 5 MINING AND EXTRACTION
CHAPTER 6 STREET, ALLEY, AND HIGHWAY DEDICATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS
CHAPTER 7 CONGESTION MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 8 VIEW RESTORATION
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10-3-3210: ESTABLISHMENT OF THE INVENTORY OF ELIGIBLE PROPERTIES:
The inventory of eligible properties is hereby created. The commission shall maintain the local inventory and determine which properties are eligible properties that may be listed on it, and shall periodically review, amend, and update the local inventory as appropriate. Properties listed on the local inventory may be nominated for inclusion on the city's local register of historic properties as set forth in this article. (Ord. 15-O-2682, eff. 11-19-2015)
10-3-3211: ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS REGISTER OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES:
The city of Beverly Hills register of historic properties is hereby created. Properties listed on the local register may be identified on site with an exterior marker or plaque displaying pertinent information about the property. A record of properties on the local register shall be kept by the city, and shall be provided to the regional information center of the state office of historic preservation and other agencies as required. (Ord. 15-O-2682, eff. 11-19-2015)
10-3-3212: LANDMARK DESIGNATION CRITERIA:
An eligible property may be nominated and designated as a landmark if it satisfies the requirements set forth below.
   A.   A landmark must satisfy all of the following requirements:
      1.   It is at least forty five (45) years of age, or is a property of extraordinary significance;
      2.   It possesses high artistic or aesthetic value, and embodies the distinctive characteristics of an architectural style or architectural type or architectural period;
      3.   It retains substantial integrity from its period of significance; and
      4.   It has continued historic value to the community such that its designation as a landmark is reasonable and necessary to promote and further the purposes of this article.
   B.   In addition to the requirements set forth in subsection A of this section, a landmark must satisfy at least one of the following requirements:
      1.   It is listed on the national register of historic places;
      2.   It is an exceptional work by a master architect;
      3.   It is an exceptional work that was owned and occupied by a person of great importance, and was directly connected to a momentous event in the person's endeavors or the history of the nation. For purposes of this subsection B3, personal events such as birth, death, marriage, social interaction, and the like shall not be deemed to be momentous;
      4.   It is an exceptional property that was owned and occupied by a person of great local prominence;
      5.   It is an iconic property; or
      6.   The landmark designation procedure is initiated, or expressly agreed to, by the owner(s) of the property. (Ord. 15-O-2682, eff. 11-19-2015)
10-3-3213: HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGNATION CRITERIA:
A geographic area may be nominated and designated as a historic district if the district satisfies all of the following requirements:
   A.   The district is comprised of contributing properties that are contiguous or grouped in close proximity, and that are located in a definable area and are unified by theme, plan, or physical development;
   B.   The district reflects significant development patterns, including those associated with different eras of urban growth, particular transportation modes, or distinctive examples of community planning;
   C.   No part of the district, and no property in the district, is located in an area of the city zoned for one-family development, including, but not limited to, any area zoned R-1;
   D.   At least seventy percent (70%) of the properties in the district are contributing properties;
   E.   All of the contributing properties predominantly embody the distinctive elements of a single architectural style or architectural type or architectural period;
   F.   Each contributing property retains substantial integrity from the district's period of significance; and
   G.   The district as a whole has continued historic value to the community such that its designation as a district is reasonable and necessary to promote and further the goals of this article. (Ord. 15-O-2682, eff. 11-19-2015)
10-3-3214: STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN HISTORIC DISTRICTS:
Whenever streetscape improvements are proposed by the city in historic districts, the city shall consider the use of materials, landscaping, light standards, and signage that are compatible with the area's historic and architectural character. (Ord. 15-O-2682, eff. 11-19-2015)
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