Santa Monica

City Council

August 27, 2024 Order of Business 5 #P

Agenda Item P

P. Adoption of Resolution of Intention to Amend the Municipal Code to Increase the Maximum Allowed\nHeight of Fences, Walls, and Hedges in the Front Setbacks of R2, R3, and R4 Zoning Districts and to\nAddress the Rules for Measuring the Heights of Fences, Walls, and Hedges Located on Top of\nRetaining Walls\nRecommended Action\nStaff recommends that the City Council:\n1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of\nthe California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.\n2. Adopt a Resolution declaring its intention to amend the Municipal Code to increase the\nmaximum allowed height of fences, walls, and hedges in the front setbacks of R2, R3,\nand R4 zoning districts and to address the rules for measuring the heights of fences,\nwalls, and hedges located on top of retaining walls.\nStaff Report Printout\na. CDD-Reso-Resolution of Intention re Fence Wall Hedge Heights 08.27.24\nb. City Council Meeting - June 25, 2024 (Web Link)\nc. Planning Commission Meeting August 7, 2024 (Web Link)