Sports Courts Ordinance Passed

Palos Verdes Estates has adopted an ordinance governing the construction of sports courts in the city. The measure, which bans court lights and requires that all fencing on court perimeters be screened from public view by plantings, becomes effective May 25.

The new measure also stipulates that courts occupy no more than 25% of a lot and be at least 50 feet from an adjacent house. The ordinance applies to such facilities as tennis and racquetball courts.

In May, 1987, the City Council passed and let lapse a 30-day moratorium on construction of such courts.