HomeMy WebLinkAbout413 ORDINANCE NO. 413
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS AMENDING
SECTION io-1.2o.8OF THE LOS ALTOS HILLS.
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE DEFINITION OF BASEMENT
WHEREAS, the City Council, of the Town of Los Altos Hills ("Town") wishes to
amend and clarify the.definition of"Basement' in the Zoning Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills does ORDAIN
as follows:
1. AMENDMENT OF CODE. Section 10=1.208 (Basement) of Article 2
(Definitions) of Chapter 1 (Zoning) of Title 10 (Zoning and Site Development) of the
Municipal Code of the Town of Los Altos Hills is hereby replaced in its entirety.to-read as
follows:
"Basement" shall mean a floor level directly under a building which is wholly
underground on.at least 3 sides,or at least 75% of its perimeter length and having its entire
height measured from its floor to its ceiling below the adjoining grade. That side of the
basement not wholly underground shall not be located on any side of a lot abutting one
side of a road. Basements, including cellars and bunkers,which are not located within the
footprint of the building above, may be permitted bythe Planning Commission when itfinds
that such structures do not encroach in setbacks, are a minimum of 18 inches below
natural grade, are wholly underground except for required exiting, lighting and ventilation
and are counted as development area except when placed. under a-surface. already
counted as development area."
2. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW. Pursuant to CEQA, the City hereby adopts a
negative.declaration for this project,.having determined the adoption of this ordinance will
not have a significant effect on the environment
3. EFFECTIVE DATE: POSTING. This ordinance shall become effective thirty
(30) days from the date of its passage, and shall be posted within the Town of Los Altos
Hills in three (3) public places.
INTRODUCED: Jbne- 7 2001
PASSED: . June. 21, 2001
AYES: Mayor Casey and Counci hm aters Cheng, Fenwick, Finn and. .
O'Malley
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NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: None
Ma r
ATTEST
City Clerk
AP ROVED AST FORM:
City Att rney
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