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El Segundo planning commission directs staff to draft rooftop-deck rules as part of Title 15 zoning cleanup
Summary
The El Segundo Planning Commission continued a public hearing on a Title 15 "cleanup" zoning ordinance on April 23 and directed staff to draft clarifying code language to allow rooftop decks in residential zones (R1, R2, R3), including narrow 25-foot lots, with design and setback limits. The commission voted 4–0 to continue the hearing so staff can return with revised ordinance text.
The El Segundo Planning Commission on April 23 continued a public hearing on a proposed cleanup of Title 15 of the municipal code and directed staff to draft specific language to clarify where and how rooftop decks may be allowed in residential zones.
City planner Paul Samaras opened the staff presentation by saying the cleanup ordinance is intended to "continuously look to improve the zoning code" by clarifying definitions, permitted uses and development standards to make the code easier for residents, developers and staff to use. The draft ordinance updates several definitions (including accessory structures and junior ADUs to reflect state 'livable space' rules), adds small‑studio uses to commercial zones, and proposes targeted parking and setback clarifications.
But the meeting focused most of the…
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