Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting of August 10, 2021
Title
ORDINANCE 21-1435 OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 17.08.020 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING “HOME OCCUPATIONS” (HOME BASED BUSINESSES) IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES
(City Clerk Eduardo Sarmiento)
Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Staff recommends City Council waive full reading and adopt by title Ordinance No. 21-1435.
Body
Executive Summary:
At the July 27, 2021 City Council meeting, staff presented the attached Ordinance of the City of Hermosa Beach amending section 17.08.020 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code. As demonstrated during the COVID-19 pandemic, emerging technology allows professionals to conduct business with clients without the need for in-person visits. The proposed text amendment would allow the City to issue professionals home-based business licenses without the requirement to maintain a principal licensed office in a commercial zone. Following public hearing, City Council approved the introduction of the ordinance by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Jackson, Campbell, Armato, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, and Mayor Massey
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Past Council Actions
Meeting Date |
Description |
July 27, 2021 (Regular Meeting) |
Introduce Ordinance amending section 17.08.020 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code regarding “Home Occupations” (Home based businesses) in residential zones |
Fiscal Impact:
There is no direct fiscal impact to the City associated with the recommended action.
Attachment:
1. Ordinance No. 21-1435
Respectfully Submitted by: Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager