HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd. Nos 1998-1033-1041
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
ORDINANCE NO. 1033
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 6. 04 "ANIMALS AND ANIMAL CONTROL
OFFICERS", OF THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE.
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Chapter 6.04, "Animals and Animal Control Officers"
is hereby amended as follows:
A. A new section 6.04.010 'V' is hereby added to read as set
forth in Exhibit 1 which is attached hereto and incorporated
herein by reference.
B. Section 6.04.030 is amended to add the following:
1.
Impounds
Noisy Animals
1st Time
$50.00
2nd Time
$75.00
3rd Time
$100.00; and
2. Additional Fees:
Noisy Animal Response Charge See section 6.04.245 G
C. section 6.04.160 "I" is hereby amended to read as set forth
in Exhibit 2 which is attached hereto and incorporated herein
by reference.
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D. A new section 6.04.245 is hereby added to read as set
forth in Exhibit B which is attached hereto and incorporated
herein by reference.
SECTION II. The attached Chapter 6.04, "Animals and Animal
Control Officers" sections 6.04.010, 6.04.020, 6.04.030, 6.04.160
Subsection I, and 6.04.250 Subsections B through J, is hereby
adopted.
SECTION IV This ordinance shall take effect as provided by
law.
INTRODUCED and APPROVED UPON FIRST READING this 13th day of January,
1998, upon the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers:
ALONGI, BRINLEY, KELLEY, METZE, PAPE
NOES: Councilmembers:
NONE
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
NONE
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:
NONE
~SSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED UPON SECOND READING this 27th day of
January , 1998, upon the following roll call vote:
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AYES:
Councilmembers:
ALONGI, BRINLEY, KELLEY, METZE, PAPE
NOES:
Councilmembers:
NONE
ABSENT:
Councilmembers:
NONE
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:
ORDINANCE NO. 1033
ATTEST:
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.. Vicki Kas~d, City Cle k
APPROVED AS TO FORM & LEGALITY:
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EXHIBIT 1
V) NOISY ANIMAL means any animal or animals maintained on the same
premises or location whose excessive, unrelenting, or habitual
barking, howling, crying, or other noise or sounds annoy or
become offensive to a resident or residents in the vicinity
thereby disturbing the peace of the neighborhood or causing
excessive discomfort to any reasonable person of normal
sensitivity residing in the area.
EXHIBIT 2
I) For any person, after being informed in writing that such
person's animal has been declared a Noisy Animal in accordance
with the provisions of Section 6.04.245 of this Code and that
the maintenance of a noisy animal is a public nuisance, to
fail, refuse, or neglect to take whatever steps or use whatever
means are necessary to assure that such animal does not again
disturb residents in the vicinity in which the animal is kept.
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EXHIBIT 3
6.04.245 NOISY ANIMALS
A) Declaration of Noisy Animal as Public Nuisance. It is a public
nuisance for any person to cause or permit any animal in his or
her care, custody or control, to bark, howl, or cry or make any
noises or other sounds so as to annoy and become offensive to
a resident or residents in the vicinity in which the animal is
kept thereby disturbing the peace of the neighborhood or
causing excessive discomfort to any reasonable person of normal
sensitivity residing in the area.
B) Investigation, Issuance of Notice. Upon receipt of a complaint
of a Noisy Animal, the Sheriff's Department or Animal Control
Officer shall investigate such complaint. Based upon such
investigation, if the Sheriff or the Animal Control Officer
determines that such a nuisance exists or upon receipt of a
written complaint signed by the complaining party under penalty
of perjury regarding the existence of a Noisy Animal, the
Sheriff or Animal Control Officer shall issue a Noisy Animal
warning Notice to the party responsible for the Noisy Animal.
Such notice shall specify that the continued barking, howling,
or other noise or sounds of such animal is in violation of the
Lake Elsinore Municipal Code and that the nuisance must be
abated to avoid further action by the City. The notice shall
also state that if a further response to the same location is
necessary because of the continuation of the public nuisance,
the responsible party will be held liable to the City, or its
designee, for the amount of the Noisy Animal Response Charge as
well as for such further abatement proceedings authorized by
this Chapter. Such notice shall be served upon the responsible
party or, if such notice cannot be safely make, posted at the
premises upon which the animal is located. A copy of the Noisy
Animal Warning Notice shall be filed with the Animal Control
Director. The Animal Control Director, or his/her designee,
shall make a reasonable attempt to speak with the reasonable
party regarding the Noisy Animal Warning Notice within five
days of its issuance.
If within five days of the issuance of the Noisy Animal Warning
Notice the Animal Control Director determines that the barking,
howling, or other sound or cry was provoked and that such
barking, howling, or other sound or cry was not excessive,
unrelenting, or habitual, the Animal Control Director shall
cause the Noisy Animal Warning Notice to be voided and the
person to whom it was issued shall be so notified. Once
voided, the Noisy Animal Warning Notice shall not be considered
to have been issued for purposes of this chapter.
C) Notice of Hearing. When the Animal Control Director receives
a second verbal or written complaint concerning a Noisy Animal
at the same location within six months after the issuance of a
Noisy Animal Warning Notice, the Animal Control Director, or
his/her designee, shall determine if the Noisy Animal Warning
Notice went unheeded. If the determination is made that the
nuisance was not abated, the matter shall be set for hearing
before the Lake Elsinore Animal Friends Animal Control Agency
(the "Animal Control Hearing Board") and Notice of Hearing shall
be issued by the Animal Control Director, or his/her designee,
to the owner or person having charge, custody, or control of
the animal.
The Notice of Hearing constitutes written notice of violation
of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code and shall include the date,
place, and time of the hearing. The Notice of Hearing shall
advise that the person having charge, custody, or control of
the animal may present evidence at the hearing. The Notice of
Hearing shall be personally served or posted upon the premises
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where the animal is kept and sent by certified mail, return
receipt requested. In Addition, the Notice of Hearing shall be
delivered to any interested parties requesting notice of the
hearing.
D) Hearing. The hearing before the Animal Control Hearing Board
shall be open to the public. The Animal Control Hearing Board
may admit all relevant evidence, including incident reports and
affidavits of witnesses; the Board may limit the scope of
discovery and may shorten the time to produce records or
witnesses. The Animal Control Hearing Board may decide all
issues even if the owner or person in charge, custody, or
control of the animal fails to appear at the hearing. The
Animal Control Hearing Board upon a majority vote may find,
upon a preponderance of the evidence, that the animal is a
Noisy Animal and that the maintenance of such Noisy Animal is
a public nuisance. Upon the conclusion of the hearing, the
Animal Control Hearing Board shall orally announce the decision
as to whether a public nuisance has been found to exist on the
premises.
E) Determination and Order. Within three working days after the
conclusion of the hearing held pursuant to Section D above, the
Animal Control Hearing Board shall by certified mail return
receipt requested, notify the owner(s) or person(s) having
charge, custody, or control of the animal of the Board's
determination and any orders issued. If the Animal Control
Hearing Board determines that the animal is a Noisy Animal and
that the maintenance thereof is a public nuisance, the owner or
keeper of the animal shall comply with the Board's order within
five days after the date of the mailing of the determination
and order. The decision of the Animal Control Hearing Board
shall be final, subject to the provisions of State law.
F) Administrative Abatement Measures. The Animal Control Hearing
Board may, as part of its determination that the animal is a
Noisy Animal and the maintenance thereof a public nuisance,
direct that appropriate actions be taken to abate the nuisance,
including without limitation one or more of the following:
1. containment of the animal within an enclosed building on
the premises of the animal's owner or of the person in
charge, custody, or control of the Noisy Animal.
2. Require that the animal wear a noise suppression device
obtained at the expense of the owner of the animal to
reduce or eliminate the noise creating the nuisance.
3. Require that the animal undertake obedience training
designed to abate the nuisance problem when appropriate
and under the conditions imposed by the Animal Control
Hearing Board and at the expense of the animal's owner or
the person having charge, custody, or control of said
animal.
4. Restrict the time of day, days of the week, and duration
when the animal may be placed out-of-doors on the premises
of the owner or person in cha~ge, custody, or control of
the animal.
5. Require the animal to be debarked at the expense of the
owner of said animal.
6. Require the owner or person in charge, custody, or control
of the animal to permanently remove the animal from said
property and outside the City limits.
7 . Require that the animal be impounded at the expense of the
owner or person in charge, custody, or control of the
animal in accordance with the fee schedule set forth in
Section 6.04.020 hereof.
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G) Noisy Animal Response Charge. The following shall apply on a
subsequent noisy animal response by a Sheriff or Animal Control
Officer within six months after the issuance of a Noisy Animal
Warning Notice to a responsible party:
1. A Noisy Animal Response Charge shall be imposed if a
subsequent response by a Sheriff or an Animal Control
Officer is necessary to control or abate the public
nuisance created by the Noisy Animal or to protect the
pUblic peace, health, or general welfare after the
issuance of a Noisy Animal Warning Notice to a responsible
party. The Noisy Animal Response Charge shall not exceed
the actual and reasonable costs incurred in connection
with the actions taken pursuant to this part. The
provisions of this section are in addition to any other
provisions of this Chapter and any other provisions
regarding public nuisances and shall supplement, not
supplant the exercise of any other applicable law or
ordinance.
2. The Animal Control Director, or his/her designee, shall
notify the Finance Department in writing of the name and
address of the person(s) responsible for the Noisy Animal,
the date and time of the incident, the services performed,
any additional services which are required, and such other
information as may be necessary. The Finance Department
shall thereafter cause appropriate billing of the Noisy
Animal Response Charge to be made to the responsible
party. Such charge shall be apid within thirty days of
the date of the issuance of the billing and at the
direction of the City may be paid directly to the Animal
Control Agency.
3. Any noisy Animal Response Charge charged pursuant to this
Section shall be deemed a civil debt owing to the City by
the responsible party.
4. Any person receiving a bill for a Noisy Animal Response
Charge may, within fifteen days after the date of issuance
of the bill file a written request with the Animal Control
Director appealing the charge imposed. The City shall
withhold on collection of the bill pending the decision on
the appeal. The Animal Control Director shall set the
matter for hearing before the Animal Control Hearing
Board, which hearing shall be within fifteen business days
after receipt of the appeal. The Animal Control Board
shall issue a written decision on the apeal within ten
days of the close of the hearing, which decision shall be
mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested to the
appellant. The decision of the Animal Control Hearing
Board shall be final. If, after the hearing before the
Animal Control Hearing Board, the appeal is denied in part
or in whole, all amounts due to the City shall be paid
within thirty days of the date of the mailing of the
decision of the Animal Control Hearing Board.
CHAPTER 6.04
ANIMALS AND ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERS
SECTIONS:
6.04.010 DEFINITIONS
6.04.020 ANIMAL CONIROL FEE SCHEDULE
6.04.030 FEES - DOGS
6.04.040 VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS
6.04.050 LICENSE INFORMATION - TAGS
6.04.060 KENNELS AND CATTERIES
6.04.070 KENNELlCATIERY LICENSE APPLICATION AND ISSUANCE CONDmONS
6.04.080 RECORDS OF DOGS AND CATS SOLD
6.04.090 KENNEL, CATIERY AND PET SHOP INSPECTIONS
6.04.100 STERILIZATION OF ADOPTED ANIMALS
6.04.110 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
6.04.120 DUTIES OF ANIMAL CONIROL OFFICERS
6.04.130 ANIMALCONfROL OFFICERSlENFORCEMENT DUTIEs! ENTRANCE UPON PRIVATE PROPERTY
6.04.140 DOG IMPOUNDMENT REGULATIONS
6.04.150 FEES AND CHARGES
6.04.160 UNLAWFUL ACTS DESIGNATED
6.04.170 TRANSPORTING OF ANIMALS
6.04.180 ANIMALS UNATTENDED IN MOTOR VEHICLES
6.04.190 USE OF STREETS, SIDEWALKS, PUBLIC PLACES
6.04.200 TRAPS AND CAGES
6.04.210 CRIMES AGAINST ANIMALS
6.04.220 ANIMAL SANITATION
6.04.230 FEMALE DOGS AND CATS IN SEASON (ESTRUS)
6.04.240 ISOLATION OF ANIMALS - RABIES PRECAUTION
6.04.245 NOISY ANIMAL
6.04.250 VICIOUS OR UNSAFE ANIMALS
6.04.260 KEEPING OF EXOTIC ANIMALS
6.04.270 KEEPING OF EXOTIC ANIMALS - EXCEPTIONS
6.04.280 VIOLATION - PENALTY
6.04.290 CONSTITUTIONALITY - SEPARABILITY
6.04.010 DEFINITIONS:
Whenever, in this chapter the following terms are used, they shall have the meaning ascribed to them
in this section unless it is apparent from the context thereof that some other meaning is intended:
A) ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER means the person or duly authorized agent of such person so
designated by the City.
B) AT LARGE means any dog which is off the premises of its owner, custodian or caretaker and
which is not under physical restraint by a leash of a size and material appropriate to the size and
temperament of the dog and which is held by a person capable of restraining such dog, or is not
otherwise physically restrained by some other device or instrumentality, except that such devise
or instrumentality shall not include voice control, eye control or signal control of the dog by
any person, device or instrumentality.
C) CITY shall mean the City of Lake Elsinore.
D) ANIMAL CONTROL AGENCY shall mean the Animal Control Agency or their designee,
which may specifically include the City's contractor for Animal Control Services.
E) COMMERCIAL CATTERY means any building, structure, enclosure or premises whereupon,
or within which five (5) or more cats four (4) months of age or older, are kept or maintained,
for financial profit for the purpose of boarding, breeding, training, marketing, hire or any other
similar purpose.
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F) COMMERCIAL KENNEL means any building, structure, enclosure or premises whereupon,
or within five (5) or more dogs four (4) months of age or older, are kept or maintained, for
financial profit for the purpose of boarding, breeding, training, marketing, hire or any other
similar purpose.
G) NON COMMERCIAL CATTERY means any building, structure, enclosure or premises
whereupon, or within which, five (5) to ten (10) cats, four (4) months of age or older, are kept
or maintained for non commercial reasons. Each cat must be altered by six (6) months of age.
H) NON COMMERCIAL KENNEL means any building, structure, enclosure or premises
whereupon, or within which five (5) to ten (10) dogs, four (4) months of age or older, are kept
or maintained for non commercial reasons. Each animal shall be individually licensed at 4
months and altered upon reaching six (6) months of age.
l) IMPOUNDED means having been received into the custody of the animal control authorized
under the provisions of this chapter.
1) PERSON means any individual, firm, partnership, joint venture, corporation, association, club
or organization.
K) SENTRY DOG means any dog trained to work without supervision in a fenced facility and to
deter or detain unauthorized persons found within the facility.
L) UNLICENSED DOG means any dog four (4) months of age or older, for which no valid license
is currently in force within the incorporated area.
M) VACCINATION means an inoculation against rabies of any dog or cat four (4) months of age
or older of any vaccine prescribed for that purpose by the California Department of Health
Services.
N) DOG OR CAT OWNER means any person harboring, pet sitting, care-taking, custodian,
resident at which registered owner, licensed owner, any person in charge of animal.
0) VICIOUS DOG means any dog which has bitten a person or animal without provocation or
which has a disposition or propensity to attack or bite any person or animal.
P) VICIOUS CONFINEMENT means any confinement of dog deemed vicious, by the Animal
Control Agency and which may be required to be contained in a chain link kennel 11 by 9
gauge wire, with the dimensions: minimum 12' by 6' high, to be entirely enclosed with an
attached chain link top, to include an end protective area from the weather no less than 4' on
top and 4' on either side, to be constructed with plywood or fiberglass on the outside of the
kennel. Chain link is to be set in concrete flooring around the base of the kennel, and the
kennel must be reinforced with a top and lower retaining rail, top is for support and the bottom
is to serve as a safety guard against dog pulling chain link out of concrete.
Q) ADEQUATE SHELTER means an area that has adequate space for the size dog being kept, and
that area should contain a shelter that would humanely house a dog from the elements.
R) EXOTIC ANIMALS means any non-domestic animal and/or any animal not native to the
Southern California area.
S) ELECTRIFIED FENCE means an accepted and approved form of fencing providing an
electrified perimeter within, and attached to a board, chain link, or block wall fence. *Habitual
runaways or "at large" offenders could be mandated to install this device per Animal Control.
T) PET SHOP means any person, establishment, store or department of any store that acquires
live animals, including birds, reptiles, fowl and fish, and sells, or offers to sell or rent such live
animals to the public or to retail outlets.
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U) PUBLIC PLACES means and shall include, without limitations, streets, highways, fronts of
places of businesses, carnivals, flea markets; swap meets, and sidewalks.
V) NOISY ANIMAL means any animal or animals maintained on the same premises or location
whose excessive, unrelenting, or habitual barking, howling, crying, or other noise or sounds
annoy or become offensive to a resident or residents in the vicinity thereby disturbing the peace
of the neighborhood or causing excessive discomfort to any reasonable person of normal
sensitivity residing in the area.
6.04.020 ANIMAL CONTROL FEE SCHEDULE
DOG LICENSES:
Unaltered Dog
Altered Dog
Senior Citizen (age 60) (altered dog)
CAT LICENSES:
Unaltered Cat
Altered Cat
Senior Citizen (age 60) (altered cat)
1 YEAR
$25.00
$10.00
$3.00
$12.00
$6.00
$3.00
2 YEAR
$50.00
$15.00
$5.00
$24.00
$8.00
$4.00
3 YEAR
$75.00
$20.00
$7.00
$36.00
$10.00
$5.00
$15.00
LATE FEE: $20.00 LATE FEE SENIOR CITIZEN (altered):
REPLACEMENT TAG: $6.00 TRANSFER FEE: $2.00
PENALTY FEE FOR AN UNLICENSED, IMPOUNDED DOG. L.E.A.F. option:
BREEDING PERMIT: $25.00 per year
Violation of breeding permit:
$100.00
1ST TIME
$30.00
2ND TIME 3RD TIME
$200.00 $300.00
KENNELIPET SHOP LICENSE:
Pet Shop $100.00
Non-commercial Cattery $120.00 Commercial Cattery $160.00
Non-commercial Kennel $120.00 Commercial Kennel $160.00
Late Fee - 50% of the applicable one (1) year License Fee.
IMPOUNDS: . (in a 12 month period):
Dog or Cat Unaltered
Dog or Cat Altered
Female Dog or Cat in Season-Estrus
Vicious Dog
Noisy Animal
BOARD:
Per Day - Dogs & Cats
Horse, Cattle, Swine, Goats, Sheep
Fowl
ADDITIONAL FEES:
Home Quarantine - 3 visits required
Shelter Quarantine
Owner Assist Calls
Transportation cost - per mile
Man-hours per hour during business hours
Euthanasia, Per animal
Release after hours, Additional Fee
Pick up of Livestock, Per Head
Impound, After hours and response calls
Use of trailer, per load
Fee for Declared Vicious Dog
Refundable Spay/Neuter Fee - Adoptions: Cats
Dogs
Noisy Animal Response Charge
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1ST 1'IME
$30.00
$20.00
$30.00
$50.00
$50.00
$5.00
$5.00
$2.00
2ND TIME
$40.00
$30.00
$50.00
$75.00
$75.00
$40.00
$65.00
$20.00
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$28.00
$20.00
$10.00
$25.00
$30.00
$20.00
$75.00
$25.00
$40.00
(1000.10 of related costs)
3RD TIME
$50.00
$40.00
$70.00
$100.00
$100.00
6.04.030 - FEES-DOGS AND CATS:
A) It is unlawful for any person to own. harbor, or keep any dog or cat four months of age or older
within the City for a period longer than thirty (30) days, unless there is attached to such dog or
cat a valid license tag obtained from the City of Lake Elsinore. A license will be issued for each
dog or cat upon payment of a license fee, which is set forth in #6.04.010. Said license shall be
valid for a period of one year following issuance and shall be renewed within thirty (30) days
after such period termination.
B) If an application for a license is made more than thirty days after the date such license is required,
the applicant shall pay a penalty, as set forth in #6.04.010. If a valid license tag is lost or
destroyed, a duplicate thereof may be procured from the Animal Control Department upon
submission of proof of loss and payment of the fee established in #6.04.010.
C) Any dog or cat owned by a person moving into Lake Elsinore that has a current license issued
in the County of Riverside will be honored for up to (one)1 year. A Lake Elsinore license must
be issued however, to insure that the dog or cat is vaccinated against rabies and to insure proper
information is on file regarding the owner and the animal.
D) No fee shall be required for a license for any dog being reared, possessed and under the control
of a blind person, hearing impaired person, or other certified dogs that are trained to assist the
handicapped or police dogs used in the course and scope of their employment by peace officers.
E) The owner of any unaltered dog or cat shall be required to obtain a Breeding Permit in addition
to the required license.
6.04.030 - V ACCINA TION REOUlREMENTS
A) At the time of payment of the fee for a dog or cat license, the applicant therefor shall deliver to
the Animal Control Agency or their designee a certificate of vaccination, signed by a veterinarian
licensed to practice as such in the state, certifYing that he vaccinated the dog or cat for which a
license is sought with rabies vaccine, one injection or approved method, within a period of twelve
(12) months, and giving the date of such vaccination, the brand or type of each dog or cat and the
name of the owner of said dog or cat.
B) Each veterinarian after vaccinating any dog or cat shall sign a certificate of vaccination in
duplicate in the form required by the Health Officer. The veterinarian shall keep one (1) copy,
shall give one (10) copy to the owner of the vaccinated dog or cat and shall send one (1) copy to
the Animal Control Agency. The owner shall retain his or her copy of the certificate in a safe
place for so long as he or she shall continue to own the dog or cat or until such time as the dog or
cat is vaccinated again, at which time the new certificate shall be retained as above indicated.
6.04.050 - LICENSE INFORMATION - TAGS
Each license shall state the name and residence address of the person to whom each license is issued,
the amount paid therefor, the date when issued, the date on which such license shall expire, and in the
case ofan individual dog license, a description of the dog or cat for which such license is issued, and
the number of metallic tag accompanying such license, which metallic tag is required and authorized,
and shall be furnished at the expense of the Animal Control Agency. With each license for any
individual dog or cat, there shall be issued and delivered to the person securing the license a metal tag
with a serial number of the license and the year for which issued. E8ch kennel or cattery license shall
show the maximum number of animals which may be kept in such kennel or cattery under authority
of such license.
6.04.060 - KENNELS AND CATTERIES
A) It is unlawful for any person to own or operate a commercial kennel, non-commercial kenne~
commercial cattery, non-commercial cattery or a pet shop without first obtaining a permit
from the Animal Control Agency or their designee. Said license shall be valid for a period of
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one (1) year following issuance and shall be renewed within thirty days after such period
terminates.
B) If an application for a license is made more than thirty (30) days after the date such
license/permit is required, the applicant shall pay a penalty as set forth in #6.04.010.
6.04.070 - KENNEL OR CATTERY PERMITILICENSE - APPLICA nON AND
ISSUANCE CONDmON
A) ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF STANDARDS. A copy of the applicable standards will be
supplied to the applicant with each request for an application for a permit, and the applicant
shall acknowledge receipt of such standards and agree to comply with them and to allow
inspections at reasonable times by signing the application form.
B) Application for a kennel, cattery or pet shop permitllicense shall be filed with the Animal
Control Agency no later than ten days after obtaining written verification from the Planning
Division of the City that the operation of a kenne~ cattery, or pet shop is in compliance with
all applicable City codes. After receipt of the application, the Animal Control Agency or their
designee shall make, or cause to be made, and examination of the kennel, cattery or pet shop,
and the permitllicense shall be issued if the kennel, cattery or pet shop in the opinion of the
Animal Control Agency or their designee satisfactorily meets each of the following
conditions:
1. The kennel, cattery or pet shop is consln!cted, equipped and maintained so as to
continuously provide a healthful and sanitary environment for the dogs or cats kept,
or to be kept therein;
2. There is adequate shelter from the elements and sufficient space for exercise;
3. There is ample and healthful food and portable water, and adequate sanitary facilities
for the storage of such food and water;
4. There are provisions made for the removal and disposal of animal and food wastes,
bedding, and debris. Disposal facilities shall be so provided and operated to minimize
vermin infestation, odors, and disease hazards in compliance with local laws;
5. There are adequate drainage facilities;
6. There is adequate and effective means of the control of insects and rodents, and such
control is vigorously and continually maintained;
7. The person applying for the permitllicense has not been convicted of the crime of
cruelty to animals, whether in this State or ~y other State;
8. Sick animals shall be separated from those appearing healthy and normal and if for
sale, shall be removed from display and sale. No person shall knowingly sell a sick
or injured animal or bird. Sick animals shall be kept in isolation quarters with
adequate ventilation to keep from contaminating well animals.
9. An employee or owner shall come in to feed, water and do the necessary cleaning of
animals and birds on days the store or shop is closed.
10. Living quarters for human habitation shall not be considered adequate for a
commercial kennel or cattery or a pet shop.
C) The AnimaI Control Agency or their designee shall have the authority to enter upon the
premises in which a kenne~ cattery or pet shop is located for the purpose of determining
whether such kennel or cattery satisfactorily meets the conditions set forth in this chapter.
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D) The Animal Control Agency may deny an application for a pennitllicense required by this
chapter, whether original or renewal, or suspend or revoke such a pennitllicense if it finds that
any kennel, cattery or pet shop fails to meet any of the conditions set forth in this chapter, or
the premises within which dogs or cats are kept or maintained as provided in this chapter fail
to meet any of the conditions set forth herein. The Animal Control Agency shall prepare a
notice of denial of an application, or suspension or revocation of a pennitllicense, setting forth
the reasons for such a denial, suspension or revocation. Such notice shall be served personally
on the applicant or licensee, or sent by certified mail, postage pre-paid, return receipt
requested to the applicant or licensee. Such notice of denial, suspension or revocation shall
be effective thirty (30) days after renewal service or mailing thereof. Any person who has an
application denied, suspended or revoked, may appeal such denial, suspension or revocation
by filing with the City, within fifteen (15) days after notice of such denial, suspension or
revocation, a written notice of appeal briefly setting forth the reasons why such denial,
suspension or revocation is not proper and by paying the fee for appeal established by
resolution of#6.04.010. The city clerk shall give notice to the appellant by regular mail of
the time and place of the hearing. Such appeal shall be heard by the City Council which may
affirm, amend or reverse the decision. In conducting the hearing, the Council shall not be
limited by the technical rules of evidence.
6.04.080 - RECORD OF DOGS AND CATS SOLD
All kennels, catteries, and pet shop operators shall maintain records of all dogs and cats sold of any
age. Records shall include the new owner's name address, ~d the description of the dog or cat sold
including breed, color, sex, month and year of birth, and veterinarian records. Copies of these records
shall the be provided to the Animal Control Agency or their designee monthly within ten (10)
calendar days after the last day of each month.
6.04.090 - KENNEL. CATTERY AND PET SHOP INSPECTIONS
Because of the need to adequately protect animals within kennels, catteries and pet shops from
unhealthy conditions and practices, reasonable inspection requirements dictate that the Animal
Control Agency or their designee shall have the right to inspect kennels, catteries and pet shops at
reasonable times, as a condition of the issuance of a kenne~ cattery or pet shop pennitllicense.
6.04.090A - SALE OR ADOPTION OF CATS OR DOGS
A) Any person who provides or offers to the public; whether or not for compensation, any pet or
pet related goods or services shall provide to their clients, free of charge, information relating
to pet care and ownership, including information on City laws pertaining to Animal Control.
This required information will be prepared and provided by the Animal Control Program.
B) Any person offering pets for sale or adoption shall di~lose to any purchaser or adoptive owner
information regarding the licensing requirements of Lake Elsinore applicable to such animal.
C) Prior to release for adoption, any animal adopted from any animal welfare agency shall be
spayed or neutered as early as is medically appropriate, unless the adoptive owner obtains a
certificate from a licensed veterinarian certifying as to the health reasons for failing to alter such
animal.
6.04.100 STERILIZATION OF ADOPTED ANIMALS
A) No unclaimed dog or cat shall be released for adoption without being sterilized or without
written agreement from the adopter guaranteeing that such animal will be sterilized within thirty
(30) days for adults and at a specified date in the contract for puppies and kittens.
B) For each unaltered dog or cat placed for adoption in the City of Lake Elsinore, the Animal
Control Agency or their designee shall collect a refundable fee, as set forth in #6.04.010, for the
purpose of contributing to the sterilization of such adopted dogs and cats. The fee shall be
refunded if the cat or dog and certificate are returned and surrendered to the Animal Control
Agency or their designee within sixty (60) days. Infraction fine not to exceed a fine of $500.
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6.04.110 - NON-PROFIT CORPORA nONS
A non-profit corporation formed pursuant to the provisions of the California Corporation Code
commencing with Section 10400 for the prevention of cruelty to animals shall not be required to pay
a fee for the licenses required by this chapter. With the exception of such fees, all other provisions
of this chapter shall be applicable to any such non-profit corporation.
6.04.120 - DUTIES OF ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
It shall be the duty of Animal Control Officer:
A) To receive, take up, and impound:
1. Any dog or cat found running at large in violation of this chapter or of any law of the State
of California.
2. Any dog or cat which is molesting any person.
3. Any dog or cat which is molesting or harassing animals, bird or pets upon the premises
of any person.
4. Any dog or cat which is found running at large while in season (estrus).
B) To regularly and adequately feed, water, and otherwise care for all animals impounded under
the provisions of this chapter, or to provide for such feeding and watering.
C) To investigate the condition and behavior of any dog which he has reason to believe is vicious
or dangerous, and if he finds such dog to be vicious in its habits, he shall report his findings in
writing, either in person or by mail, to the owner of such dog if the name and whereabouts of
said owner are known, and ifunknown, then the dog shall be impounded.
D) To follow the provisions of Penal Code 597 in h~ely destroying or giving emergency care
to sick or injured dogs or cats.
E) To do and perform any other acts necessary to cany out the provisions of this chapter and of the
laws of the State relating to dogs.
F) Make such reports to the Animal Control Agency and City Council as they may require, relative
to his duties as Animal Control Officer and performance of his duties in accordance with this
chapter.
6.04.130 - ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERS-ENFORCEMENT DUTIES-
ENTRANCE UPON PRIVATE PROPERTY
It shall be the duty of all peace officers to cooperate with and assist the Animal Control Officer in the
enforcement of the provisions of this chapter. Unless otherwise prohibited by law, all persons whose
duty it is to enforce the provisions of this chapter are hereby empowered to enter upon private
property where any dog is kept or believed to be kept for the purpose of ascertaining whether any dog
is harbored in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, subject to constitutional and statutory
search and seizure laws.
6.04.140 - DOG AND CAT IMPOUNDMENT REGULA nONS
A) No impounded animal shall be redeemed except on payment of all appropriate fees as stated in
#6.04.010. No dog or cat which is to be kept or harbored within the corporate limits of the City
of Lake Elsinore shall be released from the shelter unless or until it is duly licensed in
accordance with the provisions of this chapter. No unredeemed dog or cat shall be sold if or
while the same is suffering from any infectious or communicable disease.
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B) Any officer acting under the provisions of this chapter, and impounding a licensed dog or cat,
shall give notice in person or by regular mail to the.last known address of the owner of the
impounding of such dog or cat. If such dog or cat is not redeemed within ten days from the date
of the giving of such notice, the officer having custody of the dog or cat shall dispose of it in
accordance with the provisions of this chapter or shall have the dog or cat destroyed.
C) Upon impounding an unlicensed dog or cat, the officer shall give notice in person or by regular
mail to the owner, if known, of the impounding of such dog or cat. If such dog or cat is not
redeemed within five days after such notice has been given, the officer shall dispose of such dog
or cat in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, or shall have the dog or cat destroyed.
D) The officer having custody of any impounded dog or cat may, by humane methods, summarily
destroy said dog or cat if:
1. The dog or cat is suffering from any incurable, dangerous or contagious disease, providing
a license veterinarian shall certify, in writing, that such dog or cat is so suffering; or
2. It is an unlicensed vicious dog or cat.
E) The Animal Control Officer may not sell, give away or otherwise transfer title of any dog, cats
or any other animal to any person, or institution for Uie in the diagnosis or treatment of human
or animal disease or in research for the advancement of veterinary, dental, medical or biological
sciences or in the testing or diagnosis, improvement or standardization of laboratory specimens,
biologic products, pharmaceuticals or drugs.
6.04.150 - FEES AND CHARGES
The fees, penalties, and charges are as set in #6.04.010 of this Title.
6.04.160 - UNLAWFUL ACTS DESIGNATED
It is unlawful:
A) For the owner of any dog or cat to fail, neglect or refuse to obtain a license for each dog or cat
as required in this chapter.
B) For an owner of any dog or cat to fail or neglect to keep fastened to such dog or cat the tag as
provided in this chapter. The tag shall be attached at all times to a collar, harness or other
suitable device upon the dog or cat for which the license tag was issued.
C) For any person to interfere with, oppose or resist the Animal Control Officer or other person
charged with the enforcement of this chapter, while the Animal Control Officer or such other
person or persons are engaged in the performance of their duties under this Chapter.
D) For any person to attach any current license tag on any dog or cat other than the dog or cat for
which such license tag was originally issued.
E) F or any person other than the owner to remove from any dog or cat any tag which has been
attached to such dog or cat pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or for any person to
counterfeit or imitate any such tag or attach a counterfeit or imitation tag to any dog or cat or
to possess any such counterfeit tag.
F) For the owner or person in charge thereof of any vicious dog to fail, neglect, or refuse to keep
posted in a conspicuous place at or near the entrance and around the premises on which said dog
is kept, a sign having letters at least two inches in width and reading "BEWARE OF VICIOUS
DOG". No vicious dog shall be pennitted to leave the premises of the owner or person in charge
thereofunless such dog is securely muzzled, leashed, and under the control of a person eighteen
(18) years of age or older and who is physically capaqle of restraining said animal.
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G) For any person to remove an impounded animal from an Animal Control Center without the
consent of the officer in charge thereof.
H) For the owner or person in charge of any dog or catt whether licensed or unlicensed to permit
such dog to roam, stray or run at large in, or into any position within the City of Lake Elsinore.
I) For any perso~ after being informed in writing that such person's animal has been declared a
Noisy Animal in accordance with the provisions of Section 6.04.025 of this Code and that the
maintenance of a noisy animal is a public nuisance to failt refuse, or neglect to take whatever
steps or use whatever means are necessary to assure that such animal does not again disturb
residents in the vicinity in which the animal is kept.
J) For any person to abandon any animal without care on any public or private property. Any
animal which is abandoned may be impounded and disposed ofin a humane manner. At least
72 hours prior to the impoundment of an animal believed to be abandoned, a notice shall be
posted on the property on which said animal is being kept. Notice shall be given in person or
by regular mail to the last known address of the owner or person entitled to possession thereof:
that animal will be impounded if contact is not made with the City within 72 hours. When it is
found that a house is vacant or condemned, the animals may be removed immediately and held
for 5 days. If in, the opinion of the Animal Control Officer, immediate impoundment is
necessary for the preservation of the public health or safety, or the health and welfare of the
animal, said animal shall be impounded and held for' 5 days,. pending contact of the owner or
person having control of said animal.
K) F or the owner or person in charge thereof of any sentry dog to fail, neglect or refuse to keep
posted in a conspicuous place at or near the entrance to the premises on which said dog is kept,
a sign having letters at least two inches in width and reading "SENTRY DOG DUTY". No
sentry dog shall be permitted to leave the premises of the owner or person in charge thereof
unless such dog is under the immediate control and physical restraint of such owner or person.
6.04.170 - TRANSPORTING OF ANIMALS
It is unlawful for any person to transport an animal in a motor vehicle upon any street within the City
of Lake Elsinore unless the animal is fully enclosed within the vehicle or is protected by a belt, 2 way
tether, cage, container or any other device that will prevent the animal from falling, jumping or being
thrown from the motor vehicle.
6.04.180 - ANIMALS UNA TIENDED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE
A) It is unlawful for any person to leave an animal unattended in an enclosed vehicle without
adequate ventilation or in such a manner as to subject the animal to extreme temperatures which
will adversely affect the animal's health or welfare. Animal may be removed forthwith from
said vehicle by an Animal Control Officer and impounded in the City Animal Shelter or such
other place as said Animal Control Officer deems appropriate. Said Animal Control Officer
shall provide to the animal removedt such care as might be necessary.
B) When an animal has been removed from a vehicle pursuant to this chapter, the Animal Control
Officer shall cause to be posted in a conspicuous place in said vehicle a notice that shall state
that the animal has been removed from the vehicle pursuant to Lake Elsinore ordinance
#6.04 .170A., where the owner may regain custody of it, and that the owner may be liable for
impound fees and costs.
C) Exc~ptions - This chapter is not applicable to animals which are in a peace officers vehicle or
an Animal Control vehicle while such officers are engaged in their regularly assigned duties.
06.04.190 - USE OF STREETS. SIDEWALKS. PUBLIC PLACES
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It shall be unlawful for any person to display, sell, offer for sale, barter or give away, upon any street,
sidewalk or other public place within the City of Lake Elsmore as pets or novelties any fish, turtle,
snake, lizard, chameleon, bird, cat, dog, fowl, guinea pig, rabbit, or other reptile or animal. If any
section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid
or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this
ordinance.
6.04.200 - TRAPS AND CAGES
Humane traps that have been approved by the Animal Control Officer are pennitted to be used within
the City of Lake Elsinore to be used to trap and confine animals running at large on the private
property of persons.
A) A sign shall be posted on the property stating that such a trap is in use.
B) Trapping shall not continue for more than ten (10) days in a thirty (30) day period, unless
monitored by an Animal Control Officer.
C) All animals trapped will be taken to the local shelter or picked up by an Animal Control
Officer.
D) If the situation is such that this may cause problems to the person trapping, the Animal Control
Officer may give permission for trapping without a sign posted as long as the trapped animals
are turned over to an Animal Control Officer.
6.04.210 - CRIMES AGAINST ANIMALS
A) FELONY OR MISDEMEANOR - Every person who maliciously and intentionally maims,
mutilates, tortures, or wounds a living animal, or maliciously and intentionally kills an animal,
is guilty of an offense punishable by imprisonment in the state prison, or by a fine of not more
than twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.) or by both the fine and imprisonment, or alternatively,
by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than on (1) year, or by a fine of not more than
twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.) or by both the fine and imprisonment.
B) Every person who tortures, torments, deprives of necessary sustenance, drink, shelter, cruelly
beats, mutilates, or cruelly kills an animal, or causes or procures any animal who has been
tortured, deprived of necessary sustenance, drink, shelter, and whoever, having the charge or
custody of any animal, either as owner or otherwise, subjects any animal to needless suffering,
or inflicts unnecessary cruelty upon the animal to needless' suffering, or inflicts unnecessary
cruelty upon the animal, or in any manner abuses any animal, or fails to provide the animal
with proper food, drink, or shelter or protection from the weather, is, for every such offense,
guilty of a crime punishable as a misdemeanor or as a felony or alternatively punishable as a
misdemeanor or a felony and by a fine of not more than twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.).
1) Subdivision B. applies to any mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, and fish, ifany person is
charged with a violation of subdivision B. and the animal is a mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian or
fish that is an endangered, or threatened species (governed under Fish and Game Sections 2050
through 2098), the proceedings shall be subject to section 12157 of the Fish and Game Code.
2) Subdivision B - Upon the conviction of a person charged with a violation of this section
by causing or permitting an act of cruelty, all animals lawfully seized and impounded with respect
to the violation by a peace officer, officer of a humane society, or the City, shall be adjudged by
the court to be forfeited and shall thereupon be awarded to the impounding officer for proper
disposition. A person convicted of a violation of this section by causing or permitting an act of
cruelty, shall be liable to the impounding agency for all cost of impoundment from the time of
seizure to the time of proper disposition.
6.04.220 - ANIMAL SANITA nON
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A) Any area occupied by any animal is to be maintained in a sanitary manner. Water is to kept
fresh and feces disposed of no less than. a weekly basis. Any extreme conditions would be
considered a cruelty and would be cited pursuant to #6.04.200.
B) It shall be unlawful for the owner or person haviI)g custody of any dog either willfully or
through failure to exercise due care or control to allow said dog to defecate and to allow the
feces thereafter to remain on any public or private property not owned or possessed by the
owner or the person who has custody, control, or possession of the dog.
6.04.230 - FEMALE DOGS ANl> CATS IN SEASON (J.:STRUS)
Dog and cat owners shall securely confine their female dogs and cats while in season (estrus) within
an enclosure in a manner that will prevent the attraction of male dogs or male cats to the immediate
vicinity. Any person found in violation of this ordinance is guilty ofa misdemeanor.
6.04.240 - ISOLA nON OF ANIMALS - RABIES PRECAUTIO~
A) Whenever it is shown that any animal has bitten any person, the owner or persons having the
custody or possession thereof shall, upon order of the Animal Control Officer, quarantine it
and keep it confined at the owners expense for a period often (10) days for cats and dogs, and
fourteen (14) days for all other types of animals; and shall allow the Animal Control Officer
or his representative to make an inspection or examination thereof at any time during such
period. Animals quarantined must not be removed from the premises without permission of
the Animal Control Officer first obtained in writing. The Animal Control Officer shall have
the authority to impound any animal at the owner's expense if the owner fails or refuses to
confine said animal.
B) If it is determined by the Animal Control Officer, after giving the order of quarantine
mentioned in this section, that the dog is a vicious dog, although not aftlicted with rabies, the
Animal Control Officer shall thereupon order the person who owns or has the custody of the
dog that until further order of the Animal Control Officer shall direct to prevent it form biting
or having the opportunity of biting any person. Failure to do so on the part of the owner or
person having custody of the dog shall constitute a violation of this chapter.
C) The Animal Control Officer may, in his discretion, post or cause to be posted an appropriate
sign on any premises where a dog has been quarantined pursuant to this chapter to warn the
public of the fact. It is unlawful for any person to remove a sign posted pursuant to this
section without permission of the Animal Control Officer first obtained in writing.
D) If it appears to the Animal Control Officer that a dog or other animal has rabies, he may
destroy such animal forthwith, or hold the animal for further examination for such time as he
may consider advisable.
E) Whenever any animal is bitten by another animal h8ving rabies, or shows any symptoms of
rabies, the owner or person having the possession of the animal shall immediately notify the
Animal Control Officer, and confine the animal, and keep it confined until it is established to
the satisfaction of the Animal Control Officer that it does not have rabies. The Animal
Control Officer shall have the power to quarantine any such animal, or impound it at the
owner's expense if the owner or person having possession thereof fails to confine such animal
immediately, or in case the owner or person having possession thereof is not readily
accessible.
F) Whenever the Animal Control Officer determines that an epidemic of rabies exists or is
threatened, the shall have the authority to take such measures as my be reasonably necessary
to prevent the spread of the disease, including the declaration of a quarantine against any or
all animals in any area of the City as the Animal Control Officer may determine and define,
for a period of not more than one hundred twenty days (120). An additional or extended
quarantine period may also be declared if the same shall be deemed necessary by the Animal
Control Officer for the protection and preservation of the public health, peace and safety. Any
quarantine declared under the provisions of this section other than as restricted herein, shall
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be upon such conditions as the Animal Control Officer may determine and declare.
G) The City of Lake Elsinore may enter into a written agreement or agreements with any
veterinarian licensed by the State of California, or any organized humane society or
association, which will undertake to carry out the provisions of this chapter and maintain and
operate a pound and license, take up, impound and dispose of animals. Any such veterinarian
or society or association which enters into an agreement shall carry out all the provisions of
this chapter in the manner herein prescribed.
6.04.245 ~OISY ANIMALS
A) DECLARATION OF NOISY ANIMAL AS PUBLIC NUISANCE. It is a public
nuisance for any person to cause or' permit any animal in his or
her care, custody or control, to bark, howl, or cry or make any
noises or other sounds so as to annoy and become offensive to
a resident or residents in the vicinity in which the animal is
kept thereby disturbing the peace of the neighborhood or
causing excessive discomfort to any reasonable person of normal
sensitivity residing in the area.
B) INVESTIGATION, ISSUANCE OF NOTICE. Upon receipt of a complaint
of a Noisy Animal, the Sheriff's Department or Animal Control
Officer shall investigate such complaint. Based upon such
investigation, if the Sheriff or the Animal Control Officer
determines that such a nuisance exists or upon receipt of a
written complaint signed by the complaining party under penalty
of perjury regarding the existence of a Noisy Animal, the
Sheriff or Animal Control Officer shall issue a Noisy Animal
Warning Notice to the party responsible for the Noisy Animal.
Such notice shall specify that the continued barking, howling,
or other noise or sounds of such animal is in violation of the
Lake Elsinore Municipal Code and that the nuisance must be
abated to avoid further action by the City. The notice shall
also state that if a further response to the same location is
necessary because of the continuation of the public nuisance,
the responsible party will be held liable to the City, or its
designee, for the amount of the Noisy Animal Response Charge as
well as for such further abatement proceedings authorized by
this Chapter. Such notice shall be served upon the responsible
party or, if such notice cannot be safely make, posted at the
premises upon which the animal is located. A copy of the Noisy
Animal Warning Notice shall be filed with the Animal Control
Director. The Animal Control Director, or his/her designee,
shall make a reasonable attempt to speak with the reasonable
party regarding the Noisy Animal Warning Notice within five
days of its issuance.
If within five days of the issuance of the Noisy Animal Warning
Notice the Animal Control Director determines that the barking,
howling, or other sound or cry was provoked and that such
barking, howling, or other sound or cry was not excessive,
unrelenting, or habitual, the Animal Control Director shall
cause the Noisy Animal Warning Notice to be voided and the
person to whom it was issued shp.ll be so notified. Once
voided, the Noisy Animal Warning Notice shall not be considered
to have been issued for purposes of this chapter.
C) NOTICE OF HEARING. When the Animal Control Director receives
a second verbal or written complaint concerning a Noisy Animal
at the same location within six months after the issuance of a
Noisy Animal Warning Notice, the Animal Control Director, or
his/her designee, shall determine if the Noisy Animal Warning
Notice went unheeded. If the determination is made that the
nuisance was not abated, the matter shall be set for hearing
before the Lake Elsinore Animal Friends Animal Control Agency
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(the "Animal Control Hearing Board") and Notice of Hearing
shall be issued by the Animal Control Director, or his/her
designee, to the owner or person having charge, custody, or
control of the animal.
The Notice of Hearing constitutes written notice of violation
of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code and shall include the date,
place, and time of the hearing. The Notice of Hearing shall
advise that the person having charge, custody, or control of
the animal may present evidence at the hearing. The Notice of
Hearing shall be personally served or posted upon the premises
where the animal is kept and sent by certified mail, return
receipt requested. In Addition, the Notice of Hearing shall be
delivered to any interested parties requesting notice of the
hearing.
D) HEARING. The hearing before the Animal Control Hearing Board
shall be open to the public. The Animal Control Hearing Board
may admit all relevant evidence, including incident reports and
affidavits of witnesses; the Board may limit the scope of
discovery and may shorten the time to produce records or
witnesses. The Animal Control Hearing Board may decide all
issues even if the owner or person in charge, custody, or
control of the animal fails to appear at the hearing. The
Animal Control Hearing Board upon a majority vote may find,
upon a preponderance of the evidence, that the animal is a
Noisy Animal and that the maintenance of such Noisy Animal is
a public nuisance. Upon the conclusion of the hearing, the
Animal Control Hearing Board shall orally announce the decision
as to whether a public nuisance has. been found to exist on the
premises.
E) DETERMINATION AND ORDER. Within three working days after the
conclusion of the hearing held pursuant to Section D above, the
Animal Control Hearing Board shall by certified mail return
receipt requested, notify the owner (s) or person (s) having
charge, custody, or control of the animal of the Board's
determination and any orders issued. If the Animal Control
Hearing Board determines that the animal is a Noisy Animal and
that the maintenance thereof is a public nuisance, the owner or
keeper of the animal shall comply with the Board's order within
five days after the date of the mailing of the determination
and order. The decision of the Animal Control Hearing Board
shall be final, subject to the provisions of State law.
F) ADMINISTRATIVE ABATEMENT MEASURES. The Animal Control Hearing
Board may, as part of its determination that the animal is a
Noisy Animal and the maintenance thereof a public nuisance,
direct that appropriate actions be taken to abate the nuisance,
including without limitation one or more of the following:
1. Containment of the animal within an enclosed building on
the premises of the animal's owner or of the person in
charge, custody, or control of the Noisy Animal.
2. Require that the animal wear a noise suppression device
obtained at the expense of the owner of the animal to
reduce or eliminate the noise creating the nuisance.
3. Require that the animal undertake obedience training
designed to abate the nuisance problem when appropriate
and under the conditions imposed by the Animal Control
Hearing Board and at the expense of the animal's owner or
the person having charge, custody, or control of said
animal.
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4. Restrict the time of day, days of the week, and duration
when the animal may be placed out-of-doors on the premises
of the owner or person in charge, custody, or control of
the animal.
5. Require the animal to be debarked at the expense of the
owner of said animal.
6. Require the owner or person in charge, custody, or control
of the animal to permanently remove the animal from said
property and outside the City limits.
7. Require that the animal be impounded at the expense of the
owner or person in charge, custody, or control of the
animal in accordance with the fee schedule set forth in
Section 6.04.020 hereof.
G) NOISY ANIMAL RESPONSE CHARGE. The following shall apply on a
subsequent noisy animal response by a Sheriff or Animal Control
Officer within six months after the issuance of a Noisy Animal
Warning Notice to a responsible party:
1. A Noisy Animal Response Charge shall be imposed if a
subsequent response by a Sheriff or an Animal Control
Officer is necessary to control or abate the public
nuisance created by the Noisy Animal or to protect the
public peace, health, or general welfare after the
issuance of a Noisy Animal Warning Notice to a responsible
party. The Noisy Animal Response Charge shall not exceed
the actual and reasonable costs incurred in connection
wi th the actions taken pursuant to this part. The
provisions of this section are in addition to any other
provisions of this Chapter and any other provisions
regarding public nuisances and shall supplement, not
supplant the exercise of any other applicable law or
ordinance.
2. The Animal Control Director, or his/her designee, shall
notify the Finance Department in writing of the name and
address of the person(s) responsible for the Noisy Animal,
the date and time of the incident, the services performed,
any additional services which are required, and such other
information as may be necessary. The Finance Department
shall thereafter cause appropriate billing of the Noisy
Animal Response Charge to be made to the responsible
party. Such charge shall be apid within thirty days of
the date of the issuance of the billing and at the
direction of the City may be paid directly to the Animal
Control Agency.
3. Any noisy Animal Response Charge charged pursuant to this
Section shall be deemed a civil debt owing to the City by
the responsible party.
4. Any person rece1v1ng a bill for a Noisy Animal Response
Charge may, within fifteen days after the date of issuance
of the bill file a written request with the Animal Control
Director appealing the charge imposed. The City shall
withhold on collection of the bill pending the decision on
the appeal. The Animal Control Director shall set the
matter for hearing before the Animal Control Hearing
Board, which hearing shall be within fifteen business days
after receipt of the appeal.. The Animal Control Board
shall issue a written decision on the apeal within ten
days of the close of the hearing, which decision shall be
mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested to the
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appellant. The decision of the Animal Control Hearing
Board shall be final. . If, after the hearing before the
Animal Control Hearing Board, the appeal is denied in part
or in whole, all amounts due to the City shall be paid
wi thin thirty days of the date of the mailing of the
decision of the Animal Control Hearing Board.
6.04.250 - VICIOUS OR UNSAFE ANIMALS
A) VICIOUS OR UNSAFE DOGS. A person owning or having charge of a vicious or unsafe
dog shall confine it within a building or secure enclosure except that it may be permitted off
the premises only when securely muzzled, leashed, and under the control of a person 18 years
of age or older and who is physically capable of restraining said animal.
B) ABATEMENT OF VICIOUS, OR UNSAFE ANIMALS. Within the City of Lake Elsinore
there are unconfined or uncontrolled viciou, unsafe or animals which constitute a public
nuisance which should be abated. The provisions of this chapter provide an administrative
procedure by which animals found to be a nuisance may be abated following a hearing at
which oral and documentary evidence is considered. This chapter is intended to supplement
rather than supplant any other remedy available under state law.
C) INVESTIGATION. Any animal confined pursuant to Section 6.04.240 A of this title for
biting a human being and any incident reported either to the Sheriffs Department or the
Animal Control Officer concerning a vicious or unsafe animal (s) shall be investigated by the
Sheriff or his designee or the Animal Control Officer. Based on the investigation, if either
the Sheriffs Department or the Animal Control Officer have reasonable cause to believe that
the animal is vicious or unsafe and there is need to abate the animal as a vicious, or unsafe
animal, he shall so certify to the Animal Control Agency in writing within 10 days following
completion of the investigation. A copy of the certification shall be mailed to the person
owning or controlling the animal.
D) CONFINEMENT OF VICIOUS, OR UNSAFE ANIMAL. Whenever the Sheriffs
Department or the Animal Control Officer or his designee has reasonable cause to believe that
an animal is vicious or unsafe, and that it constitutes an imminent threat to the health or safety
of persons, of animals, or property of another, and if the Officer after reasonable investigation
is unable to locate the owner, or if the owner is unwilling or unable to take the necessary steps
to confine the animal in a manner ordered by the Officer, the Officer may immediately seize
and impound the animal. The animal shall be returned to its owner only if the Officer is
satisfied that the owner will confine the animal as ordered. If the owner fails or refuses to
make such arrangements for the confinement of th~ animal, the Sheriffs Department or the
Animal Control Officer shall issue an order directing the owner to appear at a designated
hearing, as provided pursuant to Section 6.04.240E., to show why such animal shall not be
declared a nuisance and to have said nuisance abated and to prevent the nuisance and to
perpetually enjoin the person maintaining it, and the owner, lessee or agent of the building,
or place, in or upon which the animal exist, from maintaining or permitting it.
E) SCHEDULED HEARING. A hearing date shall be set no later than 2S days from the date of
certification of a vicious or unsafe animal. The Animal Control Agency or Animal Control
Officer shall mail or otherwise deliver notice of the hearing to the owner or person controlling
the animal, the owner of the real property in which the animal is kept, and may mail notice to
the interested persons.
F) HEARING. The hearing shall be held by Lake Elsinore Animal Friends Animal Control
Agency, as that Animal Control Agency designates pursuant to the procedures set by
California Food and Agriculture Code Section 31601 et.seq. At the hearing, which may be
continued from time to time, both oral and documentary evidence may be taken from any
interested person and considered in determining whether the animal is vicious or unsafe.
Strict rules of evidence need not apply. Any relevant evidence may be admitted if it is the sort
of evidence on which responsible persons are accustomed to rely on in the conduct of serious
affairs. The decision of the Animal Control AgencY shall be supported by the weight of the
evidence and shall be final subject to Section 31621.
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G) FINDING, PUBLIC NUISANCE. It: based upon the hearing, the Animal Control Agency
finds that the animal is vicious, unsafe, or noisy and requires abatement, they shall so specify
in writing together with the reasons therefor. Any animal found to be vicious or unsafe and
subject to abatement is hereby deemed a public nuisance and shall be, pursuant to the order
of the Animal Control Agency, humanely destroyed, or the nuisance otherwise abated by
appropriate order including, but not limited to confinement, muzzling, fencing, leashing, noise
suppression device, obedience training, debarking, or permanent removal of the animal from
said property and outside the City limits. The owner of any vicious or unsafe animal that is
not required to be humanely destroyed may be required by the Animal Control Agency to have
liability insurance or bond in appropriate specified amounts for the specified time. Such
insurance or bond shall insure to the benefit of persons who may be subsequently injured or
damaged by said animal. The decision of the Animal Control Agency shall be made within
10 days after the conclusion of the hearing and shall be final. A copy of the decision shall be
sent by registered mail or otherwise delivered to the person owning or controlling the animal
and to the Animal Control Agency. The decision of the Animal Control Agency shall be final
for all purposes subject to Section 31621.
H) COST OF IMPOUNDMENT. If the Aninial Control Agency finds the animal is vicious,
unsafe, or noisy and subject to abatement, the costs of inlpoundment including all cost of
abatement shall be paid by the owner of the real property or the person owning or controlling
the animal and shall become a lien against the real property upon which the animal was kept
and maintained until said assessment if paid. If the Animal Control Agency finds that the
animal is vicious or unsafe but not subject to abatement, or if the order includes the release
of the animal found to be vicious, unsafe, or noisy to the owner or person controlling it, the
animal shall not be released until such costs have been paid in full. If such costs have not
been paid within 14 days after the date of mailing or delivery of the order, the Animal Control
Agency may order the disposition of the animal in any manner provided by law. No fees
provided for by this chapter shall be assessed if the animal is found not to be vicious or unsafe.
I) PAYMENT OF ASSESSMENT. The assessment shall be due and payable within 14 days
after the date of mailing or delivery of the order. If the assessment is not paid on or before
said date, the total amount thereof may be entered on the next fiscal year tax roll as a lien
against the property upon which the animal was maintained and shall be subject to the same
penalties as are provided for other delinquent taxes or assessments of the City of Lake
Elsinore, or an action may be brought in the name of the City to recover the costs of
impoundment and/or abatement.
1) VICIOUS OR UNSAFE ANIMAL LICENSE. An animal that bas been deemed vicious or
unsafe will be required to obtain a vicious license from the Animal Control Agency. The fees
for a vicious license are established in 6.04.010. Failure to renew a vicious license will result
in impoundment of the animal and a citation will be issued as a misdemeanor.
6.04.260 - KEEPING OF EXOTIC ANIMALS
It is hereby unlawful for any person, !inn or corporation to have, keep or harbor or possess any exotic
animal, the possession which requires a California Department of Fish and Game Welfare Permit,
Game Breeder's license, Scientific Collector's Permit, or a Letter Permit, within the City, except for
Potbelly Pigs.
6.04.270 - KEEPING OF EXOTIC ANIMALS-EXCEPTIONS
A) Any harbored, owned or possessed prior to the passing of this ordinance shall be allowed to
be kept as per signed agreement between the ownerlkeeper and the Animal Control Agency.
B) An educational institution may, for an approved, temporary time, have any animal contained
with a scientific permit through the Department of Fish and Game. Such a request shall be
made, in writing, to the Animal Control Agency,. at least five (5) working days prior to
possession of such animal.
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6.04.280 - VIOLATION - PENALTY
Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of an infraction and upon
conviction thereof shall be punished by fine(s) established by a resolution of the City Council.
6.04.290 - CONSTITUTIONALITY - SEPARABILITY
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase of portion of the Ordinance is for any reason held
invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of the
Ordinance.
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KENNEL, CATTERY OR ,PET SHOP APPLICATION
NAME OF PERSON APPLYING
TELEPHONE
HOME ADDRESS
ZIP
CITY
LOCATION OF FACILITY (If different from
above)
ARE YOU APPLYING FOR A:
_PET SHOP PERMIT
_COMMERCIAL KENNEL PERMIT
_NON COMMERCIAL CATTERY PERMIT _COMMERCIAL CATTERY PERMIT
_NON COMMERCIAL KENNEL PERMIT
HOW MANY ANIMALS WILL BE HOUSED IN FACILITY?
IS THE STRUCTURE ENCLOSED OR OUTDOORS?
WILL THE FACILITY BE USED FOR BREEDING?
IS THE LOCATION ZONED RESIDENTIAL_COMMERCIAL
HOW MANY PERSONS WILL BE EMPLOYED?
WHAT TYPE OF MATERIAL IS THE PERIMETER FENCE?
HOW TALL?
WILL THE ANIMALS BE BOARDED AT THE FACILITY OR PERSONAL PETS?
WILL THERE BE TRAINING AT THIS FACILITY?
HOURS
STRUCTURE:
MATERIAL THE PRIMARY STRUCTURE IS MADE OF
FLOORING MATERIAL OF STRUCTURE
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A CRIME AGAINST ANIMALS? YEAR
HAVE YOU BEEN DENIED A PERMIT OF THIS TYPE IN THE PAST?
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KENNEL. CATTERY AND PET SHOP GUIDELINES
A) STRUCTURAL STRENGTH Indoor and outdoor housing facilities shall be structurally
sound and shall be maintained in good repair, to protect the animals from injury, to contain the
animals, and to restrict the entrance of other animals. Crates and boxes, automobile bodies, scrap
materials salvaged from plyboards, odd pieces of material such as linoleum, tin, canvas and other
such materials are not suitable and shall not be used.
B) FENCING Any fencing shall be in conformance with planning/zoning requirements and be of
suitable sturdy material anchored solidly to the ground in such a manner as to prevent animals
from escaping by digging under the fence and of sufficient height to prevent animals from
escaping. If necessary, to accomplish the intent of containment, a cover over the fenced area shall
be installed.
C) WATER AND ELECTRIC POWER Reliable and adequate electric power, if required to
comply with other provisions of this chapter, and adequate potable water shall be available.
D) STORAGE Supplies offood and bedding shall be stored in facilities with adequately protect
such supplies against infestation or contamination by vermin. Refrigeration shall be provided for
supplies of perishable food.
E) WASTE DISPOSAL Provisions shall be made for the removal and disposal of animal and
food wastes, bedding, and debris. Disposal facilities shall be provided and operated as to
minimize vermin infestation, odors, and disease hazards in compliance with local law.
F) WASHROOMS AND SINKS Facilities, such as washrooms, basins, or sinks, shall be
provided to maintain cleanliness among animal caretakers. .
FACILITIES. INDOOR
A) HEATING Indoor housing facilities shall be warm enough to protect the animals from cold.
Sufficient clean bedding material or other means of protection shall be provided when the ambient
temperature falls below that temperature to which an animal is acclimated.
B) VENTILATION Indoor housing facilities shall be adequately ventilated to provide for the
health and comfort of the animals at all times. Such facilities shall be provided with fresh air
either by means of window, doors vents or air conditioning and shall be ventilated so as to
minimize drafts, odors, and moisture condensation. Auxiliary ventilation, such as exhaust fans
and vents of air conditioning, shall be provided when the ambient temperature is 8S degrees
Fahrenheit or higher, within the indoor housing facility.
C) LIGHTING Indoor housing facilities shall have ample light, by natural or artificial means, or
both, of good quality and well distributed. Such lighting shall provide uniformly routine
inspection and cleaning during the entire working period. Primary enclosures shall be so placed
as to protect the animals from excessive illumination.
D) INTERIOR SURFACES The interior building surfaces of indoor housing facilities shall be
constructed and maintained so that they are substantially impervious to moisture and may be
readily sanitized.
E) DRAINAGE A suitable method shall be provided to rapidly eliminate excess liquid from
indoor housing facilities. If drains are used, they shall be properly constructed and kept in good
repair to avoid foul odors therefrom. If closed drainage systems are used, they shall be equipped
with traps and so installed as to prevent any backup of sewage onto the floor of the room.
FACll.ITIES. OUTDOOR
A) SHELTER FROM SUNLIGHT When sunlight is likely to cause overheating or discomfort,
sufficient shade shall be provided to allow all animals kept outdoors to protect themselves from
the direct rays of the sun.
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B) SHELTER FROM RAIN OR SNOW Animals kept outdoors shall be provided with access to
shelter to allow them to remain dry during rain or snow. .
C) SHELTER FROM COLD WEATHER Shelter shall be provided for all animals kept outdoors,
when the atmospheric temperature falls below SO degrees Fahrenheit. Sufficient clean bedding
material or other means of protection from the weather elements shall be provided when the
ambient temperature falls below that temperature to which the animal is acclimated.
D) DRAINAGE A suitable method shall be provided to rapidly eliminate excess liquid.
GENERAL REOUIREl\JENTS FOR P~RY ENCLOSURES
Primary enclosures must be provided for all animals and shall confonn to the following
requirements:
A) Primary enclosures shall be structurally sound and maintained in good repair to protect the
animals from injury, to contain them, and to keep other animals out. They shall be effectively
enclosed.
B) Primary enclosures shall be constructed and maintained so as to enable the animals to remain
dry and clean.
C) Primary enclosures shall be constructed and maintained so that the animals contained therein
have convenient access to clean food and water.
D) The floors of the primary enclosures shall be constructed so as to protect the animals' feet and
legs from injury.
ADDmONAL GENERAL REOUlREMENTS FOR PRIMARY ENCLOSURES HOUSING
CATS
A) In all enclosures having a solid floor, a receptacle containing sufficient clean litter shall be
provided to contain excreta.
B) Each primary enclosure shall be provided with a solid resting surface or surfaces which, in the
aggregate, shall be of adequate size to comfortable hold all occupants of the primary enclosure at
the same time. Such resting surfaces shall be elevated in primary enclosures housing two or more
cats.
C) Not more than 12 adult cats shall be housed in the same primary enclosure.
GENERAL SPACE REOUlREMENTS FOR KENNELS
Primary enclosures must be large enough so that the animals in them can obtain adequate exercise.
Any separate kennel houses used as sleeping quarters must provide sufficient space to allow each
animal to turn about freely, stand easily, sit and lie in a comfortable enclosure or kennel house that
does not provide adequate space as required by this chapter.
ADDmONAL SPACE REOUlREMENTS FOR DOGS IN KENNELS
A) A primary enclosure shall never house more than 12 dogs or cats of any size.
B) Passageways into kennel houses shall allow easy access for all dogs housed in them. Any dog
confined to a kennel house which does not meet the space requirements for a primary enclosure
shall be provided access to its primary enclosure after no more than 12 hours for sufficient time to
allow adequate exercise.
C) Any primary enclosure(s) and lor kennel house(s) of kennels which were not licensed on the
effective date of this chapter and those completed or Installed in any kennel after the effective date
of this chapter shall meet the following space requirements:
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MINIMUM SPACE REOUlREMENTS
width
2.0'
2.5'
3.0'
3.0'
3.5'
4.0'
sq. footage
6.0'
10.0'
15.0'
18.0'
24.0'
32.0'
kennel house
width sq.footase
1.5' 3.0'
2.0' 5.0'
2.5' 7.5'
2.5' 9.0'
3.0' 12.0'
3.5' 14.0'
weight of dog
in pounds
up to 15 lb.
15-35 lb.
35-65 lb.
65-95 lb.
95-130 lb.
Over 13 0 lb.
primary enclosure
.
If a primary enclosure or kennel house contains more than one dog, the minimum number of square
feet required is the sum of the square feet's requirements for each individual dog kept therein.
FEEDING
A) Animals shall be provided food daily in which food shall be free from contamination, wholesome,
palatable, and of sufficient quantity and nutritive value to meet the normal daily requirements for the
condition and size of the animal.
B) Food receptacles shall be accessible to all animals and shall be located so as to minimize
contamination by excreta. Feeding pans shall be durable and kept clean. The food receptacles shall
be kept sanitized. Disposable food receptacles may be used but must be discarded after each feeding.
Self-feeders may be used for the feeding or dry food, and they shall be sanitized to prevent molding,
deterioration or caking offeed.
WATER
Clean potable water shall be available to the animals in conformance with the principles of good
animal husbandry unless restricted for veterinary care. Watering receptacles shall be kept clean
and shall be kept sanitized.
SANITATION OF PRIMARY ENCLOSURES AND KENNEL HOUSES
A) CLEANING Excreta shall be removed from primary enclosures and kennel houses as often as
necessary, at least daily, to prevent contamination of the animals contained therein and to reduce
disease hazards and odors. When a hosing or flushing method is used for cleaning, any animal
contained in the enclosure shall be protected during the cleaning process; and adequate measures shall
be taken to protect the animals in other such enclosures from being contaminated with water and other
wastes. Rugs, blankets, or other bedding material shall be kept clean and dry.
B) SANITIZING Prior to the introduction of new animals into empty primary enclosures previously
occupied, such enclosures shall be sanitized in the manner provided herein. Enclosures shall be
sanitized often enough to prevent an accumulation of debris or excreta, or a disease hazard. The
following procedures shall be followed: .
· Cages, rooms and hard-surfaced pens or runs shall be sanitized by washing them with hot water
(180 degrees Fahrenheit) and soap or detergent or by washing all solid surfaces with a detergent
solution followed by a safe and effective disinfectant, or by cleaning all soiled surfaces with live
steam. Pens or runs using gravel, sand or dirt shall be sanitized by removing the soiled gravel,
sand or dirt and replacing it as necessary.
C) HOUSEKEEPING Premises (buildings and grounds) shall be kept clean and in good repair in
order to protect the animal from injury and to facilitate the prescribed husbandry practices. Premises
shall remain free of accumulations of trash._
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D) PEST CONTROL An effective program for the control of insects, ectoparasites, and avian and
mammalian pests shall be established and maintained.
E) EMPLOYEES A sufficient number of caretakers shall be utilized to maintain the standards set
forth in this chapter.
CLASSIFICATION AND SEPARATION
Animals housed in the same primary enclosure shall be maintained in compatible groups, with the
following additional restrictions.
A) Females in season (estrus) shall not be housed in the same primary enclosure with males, except
for breeding purposes.
B) Any animal exhibiting a vicious disposition shall be housed individually in a primary enclosure.
C) Puppies or kittens shall not be housed in the same primary enclosure with adult dogs or cats other
than their dams, except when the owner specifically requests they be housed together.
D) Dogs shall not be housed in the same primary enclosure with cats, not shall dogs or cats be housed
in the same primary enclosure with any other species of animals.
E) Animals under quarantine or treatment for a communicable disease shall be separated from other
animals and other susceptible species of animals in such a manner as to minimize dissemination of
such disease.
RECORDS
Kennel operators or pet shop operators shall keep available for inspection on the premises records that
shall show the name, current address and telephone number of the owner of each animal kept at the
kenne~ the description of the animal, including its age (ifknown) or approximate age, Breed, sex and
color. As a part of such record, a current rabies certificate or other written proof of vaccination,
verified by phone, shall be maintained for each dog or cat required to be vaccinated by this, Title,
showing the dog or cats owner's name, including breed, color, sex, month and year of birth; the date
of vaccination; and the name and telephone number of the veterinarian who vaccinated the dog or
cat or telephone number of the agency verifying the vaccination. In addition, each kennel operator
or pet shop operator shall have someone in attendance at the kennel who can identify each animal in
the kennel, except that animals under four months of age may be identified as to litter.
V ACClNA TION REOUUtED FOR INDIVIDUAL DOGS AND CATS
A commercial kennel operator shall not be required to obtain the individual licenses imposed by this
Title for each dog or cat in hislher kennel for which the kennel license is obtained; however, each
kennel operator shall ensure that each dog or cat in hislher kennel is vaccinated as required by this
Title.
VIOLATION
Any act or omission by a kennel or pet shop operator in contravention of this Title's requirements, or
of any of the conditions or restrictions of the issued permit, shall be grounds for and shall authorize
the suspension and/or the revocation by the Chief Animal Control Officer or his designee or a City
Officials of the kennel or pet shop permit dependent of any criminal prosecution or results thereof.
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STERILIZA nON OF CATS
A) An owner of a cat over the age offour (4) months shall have the cat sterilized by a veterinarian
if the cat is permitted outdoors.
B) Violation of the section shall constitute an infraction. If the owner sterilizes the cat with thirty
(30) days after receiving a citation, all penalties shall be waived. Citations will be accompanied
by information on low-cost spay and neuter programs for first-time violators..
C) For purposes of the section, 'owner" means any person providing care or sustenance to the cat for
a period of thirty (30) days or longer
IDENTIFICA nON OF CATS
Any cat permitted outdoors shall be marked in such a manner by its
owner that its owner can be identified. Markings may include a
microchip, tattoo, or tag placed on a safety, break-away collar.
The first two (2) methods of marking must conform to generally
accepted veterinarian standards.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) SS:
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE)
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I, VICKI KASAD, CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was read by title only for adoption on
January 13, 1998, and passed on January 27, 1998, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
ALONGI, BRINLEY, KELLEY, METZE,
PAPE
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:
2f~ I~VcJ
VICKI KA~, CITY CLERK
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
NONE
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(SEAL)
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) SS:
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE)
I, VICKI KASAD, CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy
of Ordinance No. 1033 of said Council, and that the same has not been amended or repealed.
DATED: February 4, 1998
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VICKI &'AD, CITY CLERK
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
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ORDINANCE NO. ~
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE Cl'IY COUNcn. OF THE CITY
OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA REZONING 3.37
(2.54 NET) ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF RIVERSIDE
DRIVE (HWY. 74) AND COLLIER A VENUE, FROM M-l
(LlMITED MANUFA.CTURING) TO C-M COMMERCIAL
MANUFACI1JRING) ZONING DISTRICT (ZONE
CHANGE NO. 97-1).
TIm CITY COUNCIL OF TIm CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA,
DOES ORDAIN AS FOll.OWS:
Section I: Upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission and based upon the Findings
adopted hereby with regard to the approval of the Project, the City Council hereby (I) finds that the
proposed zone change is necessary to bring the current Zoning into compliance with the adopted General
Plan of the City of Lake Elsinore.
Section 2: Upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission, the City Council approves
the rezoning and reclassification of the project site from M-I (Limited Manufacturing) to C-M
(Commercial Manufacturing) based on the following Findings:
1. The Zone Change, is consistent with the Goals, Objectives and Policies of the General
Plan.
2. This request will bring the zoning for the project area into conformance with'the General
Plan.
3. The proposed Zone Change is not anticipated to result in any significant adverse
environmental impacts.
Section 3: Zoning Reclassification.
The Zoning Map of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, is hereby amended by changing, reclassifying
and rezoning the following described property:
3.37 (2.54 net) acres, Assessor's Parcel Number 378-303-007 as follows:
Commercial Manufacturing (C-M) 2.54 acres of undeveloped land,
Section 4: This Ordinance shaD take effect thirty (30) days after the date ofits passage. The City
aerie sba1l certify as to adoption of this Ordinance and cause this Ordinance to be published and posted
in the manner required by law.
PASSED, UPON FIRST READING this 13. day of January, 1998by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTENTIONS: COUNCILMEMBERS:
BRINLEY, KELLEY, METZE, PAPE
ALONGI
NONE
NONE
PASSED, UPON SECOND READING this 2 7 thday of January, 1998, by the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
BRINLEY, KELLEY, METZE, PAPE
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ORDINANCE NO. 1034
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NOES:
COUNCll.MEMBERS:
ALONGI
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ABSENT: COUNCll.MEMBERS: NONE
. ABSTENTIONS: COUNCll.MEMBERS: NONE
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) SS:
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE)
I, VICKI KASAD, CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was read by title only for adoption on
January 13, 1998, and passed on January 27, 1998, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
BRINLEY, KELLEY, METZE, P APE
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
ALONGI
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:
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VICKI KASAD, CITY CLERK
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
NONE
(SEAL)
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) SS:
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE)
I, VICKI KASAD, CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy
of Ordinance No. 1034 of said Council, and that the same has not been amended or repealed.
DATED: February 4, 1998
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VIdta'-'0"I<.A.sAD, CITY CLERK
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
(SEAL)
ORDINANCE NO. 1035
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY CO~CIL OF THE
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CAL:QfORNIA,
ADOPTING THE EAST LAKE SPECIFIC PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 1
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elsinore ("City") adopted the East Lake Specific Plan
("Specific Plan") in accordance with Government Code Section 65450 et seq., pursuant to
Ordinance No. 955, dated May 25, 1993, to guide and regulate development within the East Lake
Specific Plan area;
WHEREAS, the East Lake Specific Plan area consists of 3,000 acres and is located along
the eastern shoreline of Lake Elsinore and is generally bounded by Lakeshore Drive on the north,
Mission Trail and Corydon Road on the east, the city boundary line on the south and the shoreline
of Lake Elsinore on the west;
WHEREAS, an application for an amendment to the East Lake Specific Plan has been filed
with the City by Liberty Founders, LLC, the developer of the East Lake Specific Plan area
("Applicant");
WHEREAS, the proposed East Lake Specific Plan Amendment One ( " SPA No.1") affects
approximately 784 acres in the southwesterly portion of the East Lake Specific Plan area, and
proposes the redistribution and reconfiguration of land uses within the area previously identified
as Phase I in the East Lake Specific Plan;
WHEREAS, on January 21, 1998, the City Planning Commission held a duly noticed
public hearing to consider the SPA No.1 and the Addendum to the Final Environmental Impact
Report ("Final EIR") for the East Lake Specific Plan ("Addendum"), and following such public
hearing, voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council (1) certify the Final EIR and
Addendum as meeting the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA")
and the CEQA Guidelines, and (2) approve SPA No.1;
WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on February 10, 1998,
for the purposes of certifying the Addendum and Final EIR, and considering the SPA No.1;
WHEREAS, pursuant to CEQA, the Addendum and Final EIR have been prepared,
certified and considered by the City Council and has been found to adequately address the
potential environmental impacts of SPA No.1. The City Council has considered the information
contained in the Addendum and Final EIR prior to approval of SPANo. 1 and the Addendum and
Final EIR represents the final independent judgement of the City Council. The City Council has
adopted Resolution No. 98-3 certifying the Addendum and Final EIR;
WHEREAS, the establishment and implementation of SPA No.1 as submitted, under
current circumstances, will not be detrimental to the health, safety, comfort or general welfare of
the persons residing in the area of the East Lake Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS, the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission have been
incorporated into SPANo. 1 to ensure that the issues identified by the Planning Commission have
been resolved.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR
THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE THAT:
Section 1: Upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission and based upon the
Findings adopted herein with regard to the approval of SPANo. 1, the City Council hereby (i)
finds that SPA No.1, incorporated herein by this reference, is consistent with the General Plan
of the City, and (ii) approves and adopts SPA No.1. In this regard the City Council makes the
following Findings based upon substantial evidence contained in the record of these proceedings:
1. SPA No. 1 meets the City's Specific Plan criteria for content and required
implementation of the General Plan established by Section 65450 et seq. of the
California Government Code and Section 17.99 of the City of Lake Elsinore
Municipal Code.
2. SPA No. 1 is consistent with the Goals, Policies and Objectives of the General
Plan, and with all other applicable plans or policies adopted by the City.
3. The development standards and regulations contained within SPA No.1 supersede
otherwise applicable City ordinances and codes, unless specifically stated to the
contrary. Approval of SPA No. 1 shall not be interpreted as waiving compliance
with other Federal or State laws or City Codes.
4. The approval of SPA No.1 will not result in any significant environmental impacts
beyond those analyzed in the Addendum and Final EIR. The impacts analyzed in
the Addendum and Final EIR are found to be acceptable under the General Plan,
in that the approval of SPA No. 1 will provide for quality housing opportunities
by the City and an anticipated increase in local government revenues generated by
project residents, and will provide significant infrastructure improvements, all of
which are expected to support local commercial and industrial development efforts
and generate measurable benefits to the local economy and fiscal integrity of City
government.
5. The location of the land uses within SPANo. 1 allows the development to be well-
integrated with its surroundings.
6. All vehicular traffic generated by the development, either in phased increments or
at full build-out, will be accommodated safely and without causing undue
congestion upon adjoining streets.
7. Except as limited by State Law , SPA No. 1 identifies methodologies to allow land
use to be adequately serviced by existing or proposed public facilities and services.
Suitable areas are reserved for schools, parks and pedestrian ways.
8. The overall design of SPA No.1 will produce an attractive, efficient and stable
development.
9.
SPA No. 1 will not be detrimental to the health, safety, comfort or general welfare
of the persons residing or working within the East Lake Specific Plan area or
within the City, nor will it be injurious to property or improvements in the East
Lake Specific Plan area or within the City.
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Section 2: This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after the date of its passage.
The City Clerk shall certify as to adoption of this Ordinance and cause this Ordinance to be
published and posted in the manner required by law.
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PASSED, UPON FIRST READING this 10th day of February, 1998, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
ALONGI, BRINLEY, KELLEY, METZE, PAPE
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
ABSTENTIONS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
PASSED, UPON SECOND READING this 24th day of February, 1998, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
ALONGI, BRINLEY, KELLEY, METZE, PAPE
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
ABSTENTIONS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
AfEST:,. . -
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VICKI KASAD, CITY CLERK
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) SS:
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE)
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I, VICKI KASAD, CITY CLERK OF TIIE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was read by title only for adoption on
February 10, 1998, and passed on February 24, 1998, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
ALONGI, BRINLEY, KELLEY, METZE,
PAPE
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
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.:ITY!,1F LA~~I1 ELSINORE
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) SS:
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE)
I, VICKI KASAD, CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy
of Ordinance No. 1035 of said Council, and that the same has not been amended or repealed.
DATED: March 16, 1998
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ORDINANCE NO. 1036
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CI1Y COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA REZONING .62 (.61
NET) ACRES LOCATED ON RIVERSIDE DRIVE
BETWEEN SAINT CHARLES PLACE AND WALNUT
DRIVE, FROM C-P (COMMERCIAL PARK DISTRICT)
TO C-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) ZONING DISTRICT
(Z()~E CHANGE NO. 98-2 KENTUCKY FRIED
CHICKEN).
THE. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA,
DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION ONE:
The Zoning Map of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, is hereby amended by changing, reclassifying
and rezoning the following described property:
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 379-222-015 AND 379-222-016
from C-P (Commercial Park District) to C-2 (General Commercial District), and said real property shall
hereafter be subject to the provisions and regulations of the Zoning Ordinance relating to property located
within such C-2 Zoning District.
Approval is based on the following:
1. The proposed zone change will not be: a) detrimental to the health, safety, comfort or
general welfare of the persons residing or working within the neighborhood of the
proposed amendment or within the City, or b) injurious to property or improvements in
the neighborhood or within the City.
2. The proposed action will be consistent with the Goals, Objectives and Policies of the
General Plan and the standards established in the Municipal Code.
3. This project will not have a significant impact on the environment.
SECTION TWO:
This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after the date of its passage. The City Clerk shall certify
as to adoption of this Ordinance and cause this Ordinance to be published and posted in the manner
required by law.
PASSED, UPON FIRST READING this 14th of April, 1998, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
BRINLEY, KELLEY, METZE, PAPE
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
ABSTENTIONS:
AI.:0NGI
ORDINANCE NO. 1036
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PASSED, UPON SECOND READING this 28~yof April, by the following roll call vote:
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AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
ALONGI, KELLEY, METZE, PAPE
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
BRINLEY
ABSTENTIONS: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ATTEST;
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\lUX! L. Ki\.S.AD, CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) SS:
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE)
I, VICKI KASAD, CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was read by title only for adoption on
April 14, 1998, and passed on April 28, 1998, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
ALONGI, KELLEY, METZE, P APE
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
BRINLEY
ABSTAIN:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
2fJ\U
VI~~AD, CITY CLERK
o CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
(SEAL)
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) SS:
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE)
I, VICKI KASAD, CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy
of Ordinance No. 1036 of said Council, and that the same has not been amended or repealed.
DATED: April 29, 1998
(SEAL)
ORDINANCE NO. 1037
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA
ADDING SECTIONS 9.96.220 AND 9.96.230 OF
THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE.
WHEREAS, Chapter 9.96 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code
addresses regulations for use of Lake Elsinore; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to incorporate new laws in the Lake Elsinore
Municipal Code to conform to the current laws of the State of California.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE THAT:
SECTION 1.
Sections 9.96.220 and 9.96.230 added to Chapter 9.96 of
the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code:
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9.96.220 Age Tjmit For Operating Vessels.
A. No person under 16 years of age shall operate a motorboat
having propulsion of more than 15 horsepower (except for a
sailboat that does not exceed 30 feet in length or a dinghy used
directly between a moored boat and the shore, or between two
(2) moored boats.)
B. Persons 12-15 years of age may operate motorboats of more
than 15 horsepower when supervised on board by someone at
least 18 years of age.
9.96.230 Reckless and/orNe~i2ent Operations of Vessels.
A. Vessel operators may not jump the wake of another vessel
within 100 feet of that vessel.
B. Vessel operators may not turn sharply in close range of any
person or vessel to "spray them down".
C. Vessel operators may not operate at a speed and proximity to
another vessel to cause either vessel to swerve at the last minute
to avoid collision.
SECTION 2.
This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after the
date of it s passage. The City Clerk shall certify as to adoption of this Ordinance
and cause this Ordinance to be published and posted in the manner required by law.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1037
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PASSED, UPON FIRST READING this 26th day of May, 1998, upon the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: ALONGI, BRINLEY, KELLEY, METZE, PAPE
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTENTIONS: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED UPON SECOND READING
this
9th day of June, 1998, upon the following roll call vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: ALONGI, BRINLEY, KELLEY, METZE, PAPE
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTENTIONS: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ATTEST:
0~LJ
VICKI KASAD, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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.. ARA ~ID EIBOLD, CITY ATTORNEY
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) SS:
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE)
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I, VICKI KASAD, CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was read by title only for adoption on
May 26, 1998, and passed on June 9, 1998, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
ALONGI, BRINLEY, KELLEY, METZE,
PAPE
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:
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CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
NONE
(SEAL)
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE) SS:
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE)
I, VICKI KASAD, CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
DO HEREB Y CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy
of Ordinance No. 1037 of said Council, and that the same has not been amended or repealed.
D~rrr. Jun;:5, .1998
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VICKI KASAD, CITy CLERK
CItY DF LAKE ELSINORE
(SEAL)
ORDINANCE NO. 1038
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CI1Y COUNCIL OF THE CI1Y OF
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE ZONING
OF 9.11 GROSS ACRES ALONG FRANKLIN STREET FROM
R-3 (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONING) TO C-2
(GENERAL COMMERCIAL) - ZONE CHANGE NO. 98-1:
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION ONE: ZONING 8EOASSIFICA TiON
The Zoning Map of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, is hereby amended by changing,
reclassifYing and rezoning the following described property:
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 373-071-018
from R-3 (High Density Residential Zoning) to C-2 (General Commercial); as illustrated in Exhibit
"A" attached hereto, and that said real property located within such C-2 Zoning District.
Approval is based on the following:
1. The proposed zone change will not be: a) detrimental to the health, safety, comfort
or general welfare of the persons residing or working within the neighborhood of the
proposed amendment or within the City, or b) injurious to property or improvements
in the neighborhood or within the City.
2. The proposed action will be consistent with the Goals, Objectives and Policies of the
General Plan and the standards established in the Municipal Code.
3. This project will not have a significant impact on the environment.
SECTION TWO:
This Ordinance shall become effective as provided by law.
INTRODUCED AND APPROVED UPON FIRST READING this 23rd day of June 1998,
upon the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALONGI, BRINLEY, KELLEY, METZE, PAPE
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED UPON SECOND READING this 14th day of July
1998, upon the following roD call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALONGI, BRINLEY, KELLEY, METZE, PAPE
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCD...MEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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Ordinance No. 1038
ATTEST:
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City of Lake Elsinore
(SEAL)
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
bara Leibold, City Attorney
City of Lake Elsinore
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE) SS:
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE)
I, VICKI KASAD, CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was read by title only for adoption on
June 23, 1998, and passed on July 14, 1998, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
ALONGI, BRINLEY, KELLEY, METZE,
PAPE
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
J~B S"~ AIN:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
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vr. I KA 'AD, CITY CLERK
CIT'{t./F LAKE ELSINORE
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(SEAL)
ST ATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) SS:
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE)
I, VICKI KASAD, CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy
of Ordinance No.1 038 of said Council, and that the same has not been amended or repealed.
DATED: July 30, 1998
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~KI KASAD, CiTY CLERK
. C!TY OF LAKE ELSINORE
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ORDINANCE NO. 1039
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 98-1 AUTHORIZING
THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX
WHEREAS, on April 28, 1998, the City Council (the "Council")
of the City of Lake Elsinore, California (the "City") adopted
Resolution No. 98-7 stating its intention to form the City of Lake
Elsinore Community Facilities District No. 98-1 (the "District")
pursuant to the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, as
amended, (the "Act"); and
WHEREAS, on April 28, 1998, the Council also adopted
Resolution No. 98-8 stating its intention and the necessity to
incur bonded indebtedness in the amount of not to exceed
$20,000,000 to be issued by the City on behalf of the District for
the purpose of paying, prepaying, restructuring or defeasing the
City of Lake Elsinore , Community Facilities District No. 91-2
(Summerhill Public Improvements) 1991 Special Tax Bonds and unpaid
interest thereon (the "1991 Bonds"); and
WHEREAS, notice was published as required by law relative to
the intention of the Council to form the District and to incur
bonded indebtedness in the amount not to exceed $20,000,000 within
the boundaries of the District; and
WHEREAS, on June 23, 1998, this Council held a noticed public
hearing as required by law relative to the determination to proceed
with the formation of the District, the rate and method of
apportionment and manner of collection of the special tax to be
levied within the District to pay the principal and interest on the
proposed bonded indebtedness of the District and relative to the
necessity for authorizing the bonds, the purpose for which the
bonds are to be issued, the amount of the proposed debt, the
maximum term of the bonds and the maximum annual rate of interest
to be paid; and
WHEREAS, at said hearing all persons desiring to be heard on
all matters pertaining to the formation of the District and the
incurring of bonded indebtedness by the District were heard and a
full and fair hearing was held; and
WHEREAS, the Council subsequent to said hearing adopted
Resolution No. 98-15 determining the validity of prior proceedings
relative to the formation of the District, established the District
and authorized the levy of a special tax within the District; and
WHEREAS, the Council subsequent to said hearing adopted
Resolution No. 98-16 which called an election within the District
for July 14, 1998 on the proposition of incurring bonded
indebtedness, levying a special tax and setting an appropriations
limit; and
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WHEREAS, on July 14, 1998, an election was held within the
District in which the eligible electors approved by more than two-
thirds vote the proposi tion of incurring bonded indebtedness,
le~~ing a special tax, and setting an appropriations limit;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No.
98-1, does ordain as follows:
Section 1. A special tax is levied within the boundaries of
the District pursuant to the formula set forth in Exhibit "A"
attached hereto and incorporated by reference in an amount
necessary to pay all of the principal and interest on the bonds
proposed to be issued to pay, prepay, restructure or defease the
1991 Bonds and other costs of the refinancing or restructuring,
including but not limited to all costs of the tax levy and bond
issue.
Section 2. This legislative body is hereby further authorized
each year, by resolution adopted as provided in section 53340 of
the Act, to determine the specific special tax rate and amount to
be levied for the next fiscal year, except that the special tax
rate to be levied shall not exceed the maximum rate set forth in
Exhibit "A".
Section 3. All of the collections of the special tax shall be
used as provided for in the Act and Resolution No. 98-15 of the
Council.
Section 4. The
collected in the same
collected and shall be
procedure and sale in
valorem taxes.
above authorized special tax shall be
manner as ordinary ad valorem taxes are
subject to the same penalties and the same
cases of delinquency and provided for ad
Section 5. The Mayor shall sign this ordinance and the City
Clerk shall attest to such signature. The City Clerk is directed
to cause the title and summary or text of the this ordinance,
together with the vote thereon, to be published within fifteen (15)
days after its passage at least once in a newspaper of general
circulation published and circulated within the territorial
jurisdiction of the City, and to post at the main office of the
City a certified copy of the full text of the adopted ordinance
along with the names of the Council Members voting for and against
the ordinance.
Section 6. This ordinance relating to the levy of the special
tax takes effect and shall be in force from and after 30 days from
the date of final passage. A copy of this ordinance shall be
transmitted to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Riverside
County, the Assessor and the Treasurer-Tax Collector of Riverside
County.
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INTRODUCED~ND APPROVED UPON FIRST READING t~is 14th day of July, 1998, upon
the following roll call vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTAIN:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
BRINLEY, KELLEY, METZE, PAPE
ALONGI
NONE
NONE
PASSED I APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th
day of July
I 1998.
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:
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EXIDBIT A
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
COMMUNITY FACllJTIES DISTRICT NO. 98-1
(SUMMERl:ill.L PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS)
RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF
SPECIAL TAXES
A special tax shall be levied on each Parcel of land within the City of Lake Elsinore
Community Facilities District No. 98-1 (Summerhill Public Improvements) (the "District"),
and collected according to the special tax liability determined by the Responsible Party of
the City of Lake Elsinore (the "City") through the application of the following procedures.
All of the property within the District, unless otherwise exempted by law or the express
provisions of the rate and method of apportionment expressed below, shall be taxed to the
extent and in the manner provided below.
It is intended that all special taxes applicable to Parcels within Category I, Category II or
Category ill be collected in the same manner and at the same time as ordinary ad valorem
property taxes, and that special taxes so levied will be subject to the same penalties and
procedures, sale and lien priority in case of delinquency as is provided for ad valorem taxes,
subject to any covenant of the City with respect thereto in any Fiscal Agent Agreement for
any bonds of the City for the District.
CATEGORIES OF SPECIAL TAX
CATEGORY I:
Category I includes all Taxable Property in the District not subject to a special tax under
Category II or Category ill. The Category I special tax will be levied annually.
Lot number 238 of Tract 20705 and lot number 239 of Tract 20705 will not be subject to
special tax if developed for other than residential use.
The maximum special tax that may be levied on Parcels within Category I during the Fiscal
Year ending June 30, 1998 is $22,976 per acre (said amount to be levied pro rata for any
portion of an acre) of a Parcel. Said maximum special tax shall increase each Fiscal Year
thereafter by 2%, compounded annually, decreased by the amount of special tax levied for
such Fiscal Year on each Parcel or Dwelling Unit in Community Facilities District No. 91-2.
CATEGORY ll:
Any Parcel for which a final map has been recorded will be classified in Category II until
such time as a building permit has been issued.
The maximum special tax applicable to Parcels in Category II is shown below for the Fiscal
Year ending June 30, 1998. The maximum special tax rate for the Parcels classified in
Category II shall increase each Fiscal Year thereafter by 2%, rounded up to the nearest
dollar, compounded annually, decreased by the amount of special tax levied for such Fiscal
Year on each Parcel or Dwelling Unit in Community Facilities District No. 91-2.
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If the boundaries of a tract shown in any final map are not the same as the expected
boundaries shown for such tract on the map attached hereto, the maximum special tax
applicable to Parcels in such tract will be the highest maximum special tax applicable to any
one of its component prior tracts based on the attached map and as shown in the table
below.
CATEGORY IT
Maximum
Tract No. Special Tax
20704 $2,789
20705 $2,836
(Except Lot No.
238 and Lot No. 239)
CATEGORY III:
Category ill includes all Parcels or Dwelling Units for which a building permit has been
issued.
The maximum special tax for Parcels and Dwelling Units described in Category ill for the
Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1998 is the total of $578.00 per Parcel or Dwelling Unit plus
$0.69 per Square Foot for each Square Foot shown on the building permit, decreased by the
amount of special tax levied for such Fiscal Year on each Parcel on Dwelling Unit in
Community Facilities District No. 91-2.
Each Fiscal Year thereafter, the per Parcel or Dwelling Unit and the per Square Foot rate
listed above will increase by 2%, rounded up to the nearest dollar, compounded annually.
A Parcel or Dwelling Unit will be subject to the Category ill special tax for not more than
40 years.
ASSIGNMENT TO CATEGORIES; LEVY
ANNUAL TAX CATEGORIES
On or about July 1 of each year, but in any event in sufficient time to include the levy of
the special taxes on the County's secured tax roll, the Responsible Party shall determine,
for each Parcel of land or Dwelling Unit within the District, whether such Parcel or
Dwelling Unit is described by Category I, Category IT or Category III. The Parcels and
Dwelling Units subject to levy shall be determined based upon the records of the Riverside
County Assessor as of the March 1 preceding such July 1, and the Tax Category shall be
determined based upon the status of the Parcel or Dwelling Unit as of May 1 preceding such
July 1.
The Responsible Party shall then determine the estimated aggregate Tax Liability for the
Fiscal Year commencing such July 1, and the amount of annual special taxes to be levied
on each Parcel and Dwelling Unit in the District during such Fiscal Year. The annual
special taxes shall be determined for each Parcel or Dwelling Unit in the District as follows:
1. Levy on each Parcel or Dwelling Unit described in Category ill an amount
equal to 94% of the Category ill maximum special tax.
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2. If the aggregate amount to be levied based on 1 above is greater than the
aggregate Tax Liability for such Fiscal Year, reduce the special tax for each Parcel and
Dwelling Unit described in Category III proportionately, so that the aggregate special tax
levy for such Fiscal Year for all Parcels and Dwelling Units within the District is equal to
the aggregate Tax Liability for such Fiscal Year.
3. If the aggregate amount to be levied based on 1 above is less than the
aggregate Tax Liability for such Fiscal Year, levy on each Parcel and Dwelling Unit
described in Category III as provided in 1 above, and levy on each Parcel described in
Category II an amount equal to 75% of the Category IT maximum special tax.
4. If the aggregate amount to be levied based upon 3 above is greater than the
aggregate Tax Liability for such Fiscal Year, reduce the special tax levy for each Parcel
described in Category II proportionately, until the aggregate special tax levy for such Fiscal
Year for all Parcels within the District is equal to the aggregate Tax Liability for such Fiscal
Year.
5. If the aggregate amount to be levied based upon 3 above is less than the
aggregate Tax Liability for such Fiscal Year, levy as described in 3 above, and levy on each
Parcel described in Category I an amount equal to 50% of the Category I maximum special
tax.
6. If the aggregate amount to be levied based upon 3 above is greater than the
aggregate Tax Liability for such Fiscal Year, reduce the special tax levy for each Parcel
described in Category I proportionately, until the aggregate special tax levy for such Fiscal
Year for all Parcels within the District is equal to the aggregate Tax Liability for such Fiscal
Year.
7. If the aggregate amount to be levied based upon 5 above is less than the
aggregate Tax Liability for such Fiscal Year, levy on each Parcel and Dwelling Unit
described in Category III an amount equal to 100% of the Category III maximum special tax,
levy on each Parcel described in Category IT an amount equal to 75% of the Category II
maximum special tax, and levy on each Parcel described in Category I an amount equal to
50% of the Category I maximum special tax.
8. If the aggregate amount to be levied based upon 7 above is greater than the
aggregate Tax Liability for such Fiscal Year, reduce the special tax levy for each Parcel and
Dwelling Unit described in Category III proportionately, until the aggregate special tax
liability for such Fiscal Year for all Parcels and Dwelling Units within the District is equal
to the aggregate Tax Liability for such Fiscal Year.
9. If the aggregate amount to be levied based upon 7 above is less than the
aggregate Tax Liability for such Fiscal Year, levy on each Parcel and Dwelling Unit
described in Category III or Parcel described in Category IT an amount equal to 100% of the
Category III or Category IT, respectively, maximum special tax, and levy on each Parcel
described in Category I an amount equal to 50% of the Category I maximum special tax.
10. If the aggregate amount to be levied based upon 9 above is greater than the
aggregate Tax Liability for such Fiscal Year, reduce the special tax levy for each Parcel
described in Category IT proportionately, until the aggregate special tax liability for such
Fiscal Year for all parcels within the District is equal to the aggregate Tax Liability for such
Fiscal Year.
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11. If the aggregate amount to be levied based upon 9 above is less than the
aggregate Tax Liability for such Fiscal Year, levy on each Parcel described in Category I, II
or Dwelling Unit described in Category III an amount equal to the maximum special tax
described in Category I, II or III, respectively.
12. If the aggregate amount to be levied based upon 11 above is greater than the
aggregate Tax Liability for such Fiscal Year, reduce the special tax levy for each Parcel
described in Category I proportionately, until the aggregate special tax liability for such
Fiscal Year for all Parcels within the District is equal to the aggregate Tax Liability for such
Fiscal Year.
PREPAYMENTS
Prepayments may be made only for property subject to tax under Category m. Any
property owner in the District that desires to prepay the annual special taxes on a
particular Parcel or Dwelling Unit, shall notify the Responsible Party in writing of such
intention and the estimated amount of prepayment no more than sixty (60) days and no less
than forty-five (45) days prior to date of such prepayment, which date (the Prepayment
Date) shall be a date which is sixty (60) days prior to an interest payment date for the
Bonds. The entire annual special taxes for any Parcel or Dwelling Unit in the District may
be prepaid on a Prepayment Date as follows:
(a) The Parcel or Dwelling Unit with respect to which prepayment is to be made
must not be delinquent in any prepayment of special taxes previously levied
within the District. Prepayment shall not relieve any property owner from
paying those special taxes which have already become due and payable, and
a Notice of Cessation of Special Tax Lien shall not be recorded against any
Parcel or Dwelling Unit pursuant to California Government Code Section
53344, until all special taxes with respect to that Parcel or Dwelling Unit
have been paid.
(b) The aggregate maximum annual special taxes for the Parcel or Dwelling Unit
with respect to which prepayment is to be made, as of the Prepayment Date,
shall be calculated based upon the maximum annual special taxes described
by Category ill that could be levied on that Parcel or Dwelling Unit in all
future years.
(c) The net present value of the future annual special taxes calculated above will
be determined based on an interest rate of eight percent (8%), which may be
decreased or increased by the Responsible Party to reflect the net interest
costs on the Bonds.
(d) Any applicable prepayment premium on the Bonds shall be applied to the
aggregate amount determined under (c) above.
(e) The amount to be prepaid for any Parcel or Dwelling Unit of property shall
be the sum of the amounts calculated for that Parcel or Dwelling Unit under
paragraphs (c) and (d) above, plus the reasonable costs and expenses of
performing the calculations, preparing and recording the Notice of Cessation
of Special Tax Lien and any other acts or procedures required to be
performed in connection with the prepayment, as determined by the
Responsible Party.
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DEFINITIONS
Administrative Fees or Expenses means any or all of the following: the fees and expenses
of the Fiscal Agent (including any fees or expenses of its counsel), the expenses of the City
in carrying out its duties with respect to the District (including, but not limited to, the levy
and collection of the special taxes) including the fees and expenses of its counsel, financing
consultants and other consultants, any fees of the County of Riverside related to the
District or the collection of special taxes, an allocable share of the salaries of the City staff
directly related thereto and a proportionate amount of City general administrative overhead
related thereto, any amounts paid, advanced, or incurred by the City from its gene.ral funds
with respect to the District or the Bonds, and all other costs and expenses of the City or the
Fiscal Agent incurred in connection with the discharge of their respective duties under the
Fiscal Agency Agreement and, in the case of the City, in any way related to administration
of the District.
Bonds means any bonds of the City issued for the District under Mello-Roos Community
Facilities Act of 1982, as amended.
City means the City of Lake Elsinore.
Debt Service, for each Fiscal Year, is the total annual principal and interest payment on the
Bonds during the calendar year which commences in such Fiscal Year, less any capitalized
interest and any other amounts remaining in the debt service fund held under the Fiscal
Agent Agreement as of the end of the previous Fiscal Year.
District means the City of Lake Elsinore Community Facilities District No. 98-1
(Summerhill Public Improvements).
Fiscal Agent means the Fiscal Agent under the Fiscal Agent Agreement.
Fiscal Agent Agreement means the agreement by that name approved by the Resolution of
Issuance, and as it may be amended and/or supplemented from time to time.
Fiscal Year means the period starting on July 1 and ending the following June 30.
Parcel means any Riverside County Assessor's Parcel or portion thereof that is within the
boundaries of the District based on the equalized tax rolls of the County of Riverside.
Resolution of Issuance is any Resolution adopted by the City authorizing the issuance of
Bonds.
Responsible Party is any person or persons who the City may appoint from time to time to
compute the levy of the special taxes within the District.
Square Foot or Square Feet is the square footage of a single family dwelling unit measured
at the exterior walls, but excluding (i) garages, carports, roof overhangs, passageways and
patios which are both unenclosed and uncovered, and (ii) tool sheds, greenhouses and
similar detached structures.
Tax Categories are those categories set forth in the body hereof.
Tax Liability for any Fiscal Year is an amount sufficient to pay Debt Service for such Fiscal
Year, Administrative Fees or Expenses for such Fiscal Year, an amount determined by the
Responsible Party to offset past delinquencies and projected tax delinquencies to occur in
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such Fiscal Year, and all payments required to be made in the applicable Fiscal Year under
the Fiscal Agent Agreement for the bonds and any supplements thereto.
Taxable Property is all real property within the boundaries of the District which is not
exempt from the special tax pursuant to law, except that the following property shall not
be taxed; any acres of land owned, conveyed or irrevocably offered for dedication to a public
agency, or land which is a public right of way or which is an unmanned utility easement
making impractical its utilization for other than the purpose set forth in the easement.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) SS:
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE)
I, VICKI KASAD, CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was read by title only for adoption on
July 14, 1998, and passed on July 28, 1998, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
BRINLEY, KELLEY, METZE,PAPE
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
ALONGI
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
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'VICKI KASAD, CITY CLERK
aTY OF LAKE ELSINORE
(SEAL)
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE) SS:
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE)
I, VICKI KASAD, CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy
of Ordinance No.1 039 of said Council, and that the same has not been amended or repealed.
DATED: July 30, 1998
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VICKI KASAD, CITY CLERK
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
(SEAL)
ORDINANCE NO. 1040
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE
ZONING OF 6.26 GROSS ACRES ALONG FRANKLIN
STREET (BANKROFT) AND CASINO DRIVE FROM R-l
(SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING) TO C-2
(GENERAL COMMERCIAL) - ZONE CHANGE 98-4:
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA,
DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION ONE: ZONING RECLASSIFICATION
This Zoning Map of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, is hereby amended by changing,
reclassifying and rezoning the following described property, to wit:
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ASSESSOR=S PARCEL NUMBER 363.100.016, AND 363-100.022
from R-1 (Single-family Residential Zoning) to C.2 (General Conunercial); as illustrated in
Exhibit "A" attached hereto, and that said real property shall hereafter be subject to the provisions
and regulations of the Zoning Ordinance relating to property located within such C-2 Zoning
District.
Approval is based on the following:
1. The proposed zone change will not be: a) detrimental to the health, safety, comfort
or general welfare of the persons residing or working within the neighborhood of
the proposed amendment or within the City, or b) injurious to property or
improvements in the neighborhood or within the City.
2. The proposed action will be consistent with the Goals, Objectives and Policies of
the General Plan and the standards established in the Municipal Code.
3. This proj ect will not have a significant impact on the environment.
SECTION TWO:
This Ordinance shall become effective as provided by law.
INTRODUCED AND APPROVED UPON FIRST READING this 13th of October, 1998,
upon the following roll call vote:
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AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: KELLEY, METZE, PAPE
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ALONGI
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
BRINLEY
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
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Ordinance No. 1040
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED UPON SECOND READING this th day
I 1998, upon the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
BRINLEY, KELLEY, METZE, PAPE
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ALONGI
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
ATTEST:
~~~~Clerk
City of Lake Elsinore
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) SS:
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE)
I, VICKI KASAD, CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, DO HEREBY
CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was read by title only for adoption on October 13, 1998, and
passed on November 10, 1998, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
KELLEY,METZE,PAPE
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
ALONGI
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
BRINLEY
ABSTAIN:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
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VICKI I(l..SAD, CrfY CLERK
CITY Of' LAKE ELSINORE
(SEAL).
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) SS:
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE)
I, VICKI KASAD, CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
DO HEREB Y CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy
of Ordinance No. 1040 of said Council, and that the same has not been amended or repealed.
DATED: December 4, 1998
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V!(:KI KA~AD, CITY CL
CTY O?- LAKE ELSINORE
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ORDINANC'~ NO. ~41
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING THE LA LAGUNA ESTATES SPECIFIC PLAN
THE cm COUNCil.. OF THE cm O~LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elsinore ("City") adopted the La Laguna Estates Specific Plan
("Specific Plan") in accordance with Government Code Section 65450 ~ RQ., to guide and regulate
development within the Specific Plan area;
WHEREAS, the Specific Plan area consists of 489 acres and is bordered by Cleveland National
Forest to the west, and is bisected by McVicker Canyon on the south and Rice Canyon on the north. The
site is located directly west of Grand A venue and Lincoln Street.
WHEREAS, an application for the Specific Plan has been filed with the City by La Laguna
Estates, the developer of the Specific Plan area ("Applicant");
WHEREAS, the proposed Specific Plan proposes 480 single-family detached and 180 single-
family attached residential units, for a total of 660 residential units and 282 total acres of Open
Space.
WHEREAS, on September 16, 1998, the City Planning Commission held a duly noticed public
hearing to consider the Specific Plan and the Environmental Impact Report ("Final EIR") for the
Specific Plan, and following such public hearing, voted unanimously to recommend that the City
Council (1) certify the Final EIR as meeting the requirements of the California Environmental Quality
Act ("CEQA") and the CEQA Guidelines, and (2) approve the La Laguna Estates Specific Plan;
WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on October 13, 1998, for the .;
purposes of certifying the Final EIR, and considering the Specific Plan;
WHEREAS, pursuant to CEQA, the Final EIR has been prepared, certified and considered by
the City Council and has been found to adequately address the potential environmental impacts of the
Specific Plan. The City Council has considered the information contained in the Final EIR prior to
approval of the Specific Plan and the Final EIR represents the final independent judgement of the City
Council. The City Council has adopted Resolution No. ~lcertifying the Final EIR;
WHEREAS, the establishment and implementation of the Specific Plan as submitted, under
current circumstances, will not be detrimental to the health, safety, comfort or general welfare of the
persons residing in the area of the Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS, the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission will be incorporated into
the Specific Plan to ensure that the issues identified by the Planning Commission have been resolved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCil.. FOR THE
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE THAT:
Section 1: Upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission and based upon the Findings
adopted herein with regard to the approval of the Specific Plan, the City Council hereby (i) finds that
the Specific Plan, incorporated herein by this reference, is consistent with the General Plan of the City,
and (ii) approves and adopts the La Laguna Estates Specific Plan. In this regard the City Council makes
the following Findings based upon substantial evidence contained in the record of these proceedings:
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1. The La Laguna Estates Specific Plan meets the City's Specific Plan criteria for content and
required implementation of the General Plan established by Section 65450 ~. of the
California Government Code and Section 17.99 of the City of Lake Elsinore Municipal
Code.
2. The La Laguna Estates Specific Plan shall be implemented consistently with the Goals,
Policies and Objectives of the General Plan; CFD No. 88-3; La Laguna Estates Development
Agreement and Funding and Acquisition Agreement; and with any other applicable plans
or policies adopted by the City.
3. Those issues, standards, guidelines, etc. not addressed in the La Laguna Specific Plan or the
Development Agreement will revert to the City Municipal Code and/or Zoning Code in
effect at the time future projects are proposed.
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4. Development standards and regulations contained in the La Laguna Estates Specific Plan
supersede applicable City ordinances and codes, unless specifically stated to the contrary.
Approval of the Specific Plan shall not be interpreted as waiving compliance with other
Federal or State laws or City Codes. t
5. Location of the La Laguna Estates Specific Plan allows future development to be well-
integrated with its surroundings.
6. All vehicular traffic generated by future development, either in phased increments or at full
build-out, will be accommodated safely and without causing undue congestion upon
adjoining streets.
7. Except as limited by State law, the Speci,tic Plan identifies methodologies to allow land use
to be adequately serviced by existing or p'roposed public facilities and services.
8. Overall design ofthe La Laguna Estates Specific Plan will produce attractive, efficient and
stable development.
9. The La Laguna Estates Specific Plan will not be detrimental to the health, safety, comfort
or general welfare of the persons residing or working within the project area or within the
City, nor will it be injurious to property or improvements in the project area or within the
City.
Section 2: This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after the date of its passage. The
City Clerk shall certify as to adoption of this Ordinance and cause this Ordinance to be published and
posted in the manner required by law.
PASSED, UPON FIRST READING this27.th day of October, 1998, by the following vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: ALONGI, BRINLEY, KELLEY, METZE, P APE
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTENTIONS:
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
PASSED, UPON SECOND READING this 10th day of November, 1998, by the following vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: ALONGI, BRINLEY, KELLEY, METZE, PAPE
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTENTIONS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
ATTEST:
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VICKI KASAD, CITY CLERK
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) SS:
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE)
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I, VICKI KASAD, CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was read by title only for adoption on
October 27, 1998, and passed on November 10, 1998, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
ALONGI, BRINLEY, KELLEY, METZE,
PAPE
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
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VICKI KA~ D, JT CLERK
CiTY OF tAKE ELSINORE
(SEAL)
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) SS:
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE)
I, VICKI KASAD, CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy
of Ordinance No. 1041 of said Council, and that the same has not been amended or repealed.
DATED: December 4, 1998
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VICKl :.K,\.SAD;:CITY CLERK
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
(SEAL)