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SUBJECT: Renewal of Beach Front Moratorium ci~p ~;'~,~~ ~~ ~'n~
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Introduction
This report concerns the renewal of the moratorium on beach
front development.
Background
In August 1975 the City Council adopted an extension of the beach
front moratorium which was effective until March 26, 1976. The
purpose of this ordinance was to prohibit the issuance of building
permits on properties seaward of an alignment of Palisades Beach
Road, Appian .Way, Ocean Avenue south of Pico Boulevard and Barnard
Way unless the proposed construction was specifically approved by
the-City Council. This moratorium was considered necessary because
plans presently under development may not contemplate continued
development in this area in accordance with the existing zoning
pattern. Of particular significance is the State Beach Master
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Plan now under consideration. Ihze to the complexity of this Plan
and the number of bodies currently reviewing it, it will not be
before the City Planning Commission for formal consideration ap-
proximately June 1st.
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Alternatives
The City Council has the alternative of extending or not extend-
ing the moratorium for an additional six months or a briefer
period should it be desired. Extension of the moratorium does
not necessarily preclude development or construction but does
require that City Council grant a Variance for a_ny permit iri
excess of $5,000 which in effect requires all major new construe-
tion to be approved by the City Council on an individual basis.
Recommendation
If the Council is desirous of extending the moratorium, it is
recommended that the Council authorize the City Attorney to prepare
an ordinance for introduction and first reading.
Prepared by: J.W. Lunsford
D. bolter
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