§ 20.24.040. Term I interim improvements compliance plan.

A. Application Submittal. At a minimum, the compliance plan application for term I shall include the following:

1. Term. The property owner or applicant shall indicate the intended term for use of the site for vehicle storage.

2. Statement of Intent. A statement of intent shall be provided describing the proposed accessory use, existing land use and site conditions, proposed site improvements and maintenance and operations standards.

3. Required Plans. The following plans shall be submitted as part of the term I compliance plan:

a. Paving Plan. A conceptual plan shall be submitted for installation of paving pursuant to city standards. As an alternative plan, the applicant may propose to install partially compacted gravel grindings or other material for the interior parking, access drives and storage areas in order to eliminate dust and track out onto streets. Alternative paving plans shall be designed to the satisfaction of the city engineer.

b. Screened Fencing Plan. A fencing plan shall be submitted to provide perimeter fencing of the site. Fencing shall comply with the following:

1) Fences shall be six to eight-foot high chain link fences with strudy vertical galvanized steel posts set in solid footings with horizontal galvanized pipe members to provide a sturdy framework for the stretching of chain link consistent with City Standard Plan No. 230.

2) Fences shall be screened with durable dark green screening material or vinyl privacy slats designed to fit the chain link and installed evenly to provide uniform appearance and screening and shall be free of graffiti, holes or tears.

3) Replacement fences may include salvageable existing sturdy fence posts however, chain link shall be stretched tightly and top and/or bottom horizontal pipe and additional posts may be necessary to provide a frame sturdy enough to stretch chain link tightly.

4) Sections of replacement fencing may be placed in the same location as the existing fence irrespective of building setbacks or yard requirement of the underlying zone.

5) New fences shall conform to the setback requirements of the underlying zone.

6) No sign may be attached to any fence except as provided by the sign ordinance.

7) No barbwire of any type shall be attached atop the fence.

8) Building permits shall be obtained for all replacement fencing.

c. On-site NPDES and MS4 Improvement Plan. A conceptual drainage plan, grading plan, or alternative plan addressing stormwater runoff, drainage and on-site retention improvements shall be submitted and shall include an installation schedule to the satisfaction of the city engineer.

d. Off-site NPDES and MS4 Improvement Plan. A conceptual drainage or grading plan addressing stormwater runoff, drainage and off-site retention improvements shall be submitted for perimeter and unimproved right-of-way areas and shall include an installation schedule to the satisfaction of the director of public works.

e. Loading Plan. A plan for loading and unloading vehicles at the site shall be submitted.

f. Security Lighting Plan. If any lighting is proposed, a security lighting plan shall be submitted and shall demonstrate that lighting will not impact adjacent properties.

g. Sign Plan. If any signs are proposed, a sign plan shall be submitted pursuant to Chapter 20.58 Signs.

h. Site Preparation Plan. A schedule for removal of all equipment, vehicles, debris or any items or structures unrelated to the proposed auto accessory use shall be provided.

i. Property Restoration Plan. The property owner shall submit a property restoration plan to the satisfaction of the director of community development, shall record conditions, covenants and restrictions to the satisfaction of the city which shall run with the land, and shall establish a schedule for the removal of any stored items, temporary improvements, and facilities related to the terminated auto storage use and restoration of the property back to its original state, or otherwise satisfactory condition pursuant to the approved restoration plan.

4. Statement for Maintenance and Operations. The following maintenance and operations standards shall be provided in a written statement to be included with the compliance plan.

a. Owner Responsibility. The property owner shall be responsible for bringing the property into compliance with the code and/or the compliance plan, even in cases where the property is leased to one or more tenants.

b. Current Business License. A business license shall be required each year, for each business location and tenant pursuant to Title 5 of the Signal Hill Municipal Code.

c. Miscellaneous Storage Not Permitted. Only storage directly related to the auto accessory use shall be allowed on site. No equipment, vehicles, debris or any items or structures unrelated to the proposed auto accessory use shall be stored on the property. In the event that a permitted oil well is located on site, items directly related and essential to the everyday oil operations of the well may be allowed to remain on-site upon such finding by the director of community development.

d. Trash and Debris. Property and perimeter areas shall remain free of trash and debris.

5. Additional Content. Any additional plans, statements for maintenance and operations, or other information as required by the director of community development.

B. Term I Compliance Plan Review Procedures.

1. The interim improvement compliance plan application shall be reviewed and approved, conditionally approved, or denied by the director of community development.

2. Appeal to the Planning Commission. Any property owner, or applicant wishing to appeal the interim improvement compliance plan as approved by the director of community development. shall file such appeal in writing with the city clerk within ten calendar days of the date of mailing of an approved compliance plan. An appeals fee shall accompany any filing. Following filing of an appeal, the planning commission shall hear the matter at a noticed public hearing on the next regularly scheduled meeting at which the matter can be heard. The commission may sustain, modify or overrule the decision of the director of community development. The determination of the planning commission shall be final unless an appeal to the city council is timely filed.

C. Extension of Term I. An extension of one year of term I may be granted by the director of community development.

1. The property owner or applicant shall submit a written request for an extension to the director of community development at least thirty calendar days prior to the expiration of the term I, three year term. The request must contain written justification for the extension.

2. A fee shall be required for any request for extension, in an amount established by city council resolution; but in the event a deposit is already on file for the project, the city's costs of processing the request for extension shall be deducted from the deposit.

3. If good cause is demonstrated for need of an extension, the extension may be granted by the director of community development and permanent improvements would then be installed on or before the expiration of the extension.

D. Termination and Restoration. Upon expiration of term I, termination of the use, or violation of the compliance plan without remedy, the use shall be terminated and the site shall be restored in accordance with the restoration plan and recorded covenant pursuant to this section.

(Ord. 2016-06-1487, § 3)